Melville E. Bemenderfer1

M, b. 1872
FatherIsaac W. Bemenderfer1 b. 4 Sep 1840, d. 1908
MotherMelissa Ann Enslen1 b. 1847
Last Edited3 May 2002
Birth*Melville E. Bemenderfer was born in 1872 at Morocco, Newton, Indiana.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S369] F.A. Battey & Co., Newton County History.

Lillian D. Bemenderfer1

F, b. 1877
FatherIsaac W. Bemenderfer1 b. 4 Sep 1840, d. 1908
MotherMelissa Ann Enslen1 b. 1847
Last Edited3 May 2002
Birth*Lillian D. Bemenderfer was born in 1877 at Morocco, Newton, Indiana.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S369] F.A. Battey & Co., Newton County History.

Ionia Bemenderfer1

F, b. 1880
FatherIsaac W. Bemenderfer1 b. 4 Sep 1840, d. 1908
MotherMelissa Ann Enslen1 b. 1847
Last Edited3 May 2002
Birth*Ionia Bemenderfer was born in 1880 at Morocco, Newton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ted Bemenderfer1

M, b. circa 1882
FatherIsaac W. Bemenderfer1 b. 4 Sep 1840, d. 1908
MotherMelissa Ann Enslen1 b. 1847
Last Edited3 May 2002
Birth*Ted Bemenderfer was born circa 1882 at Morocco, Newton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S369] F.A. Battey & Co., Newton County History.

Charles Warner1

M
Last Edited3 May 2002
Marriage*Charles Warner married Anna V. Enslen, daughter of Charles Enslen and Julia A. Patrick, on 15 November 1888 at Newton, Indiana.1 

Family

Anna V. Enslen b. 1861

Citations

  1. [S370] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 20, page 129.

Daniel A. Stoner1

M
Last Edited3 May 2002
Marriage*Daniel A. Stoner married Martha E. Enslen, daughter of Charles Enslen and Julia A. Patrick, on 23 December 1880 at Newton, Indiana.1 

Family

Martha E. Enslen b. 1858

Citations

  1. [S370] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 2, page 100.

Maggie Penland1

F
Last Edited3 May 2002
Married Name As of 9 September 1890,her married name was Enslen.1 
Marriage*Maggie Penland married William F. Enslen, son of Charles Enslen and Julia A. Patrick, on 9 September 1890 at Howard, Indiana.1 

Family

William F. Enslen b. 1866

Citations

  1. [S366] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Howard County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book C-6, page 231.

Dell Sterret1

M
Last Edited3 May 2002
Marriage*Dell Sterret married Elida L. Bemenderfer, daughter of Isaac W. Bemenderfer and Melissa Ann Enslen, on 4 September 1884 at Newton, Indiana.1 

Family

Elida L. Bemenderfer b. 1867

Citations

  1. [S370] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 2, page 230.

Cyrus M. Cross1

M
Last Edited3 May 2002
Marriage*Cyrus M. Cross married Mary E. Bemenderfer, daughter of Isaac W. Bemenderfer and Melissa Ann Enslen, on 16 July 1884 at Newton, Indiana.1 

Family

Mary E. Bemenderfer b. 1866

Citations

  1. [S370] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 20, page 43.

Ann A. Bacon1

F, b. 12 November 1857, d. 10 April 1865
FatherSamuel Bacon1 b. 1832
MotherMary C. Enslen1 b. 1838
Last Edited24 Oct 2006
Birth*Ann A. Bacon was born on 12 November 1857 at Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 10 April 1865 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 7; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

William Bemenderfer Sr.1

M, b. 1 August 1810, d. 27 January 1881
Last Edited9 May 2002
Marriage*William Bemenderfer Sr. married Sophia Lichtenwalter.1 
Birth*William Bemenderfer Sr. was born on 1 August 1810 at Frederick, Maryland.1,2 
Moved*He moved to Fulton, Indiana, in 1853.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 16, occupation farmer, real estae valued at $7,600, 2 children and 2 boarders at home.4 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 49A, occupation retired farmer, no children at home.5 
Death*He died on 27 January 1881 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 70; buried at the Akron Cemetery.2,6,3 
(Witness) BioIsaac W. BEMENDERFER, furniture dealer and undertaker, Morocco, began business in 1873, which was solely undertaking, until 1881, when he opened his present store, and added a stock of furniture. He is doing a good business and has as large and well selected a stock as can be found in the country. From 1874 to 1880, he had D. M. Pulver associated with him as partner. Mr. Bemenderfer is a native of Stark County, Ohio, was born September 4, 1840, and is one of nine children of William and Sophia (Lichtenwalter) Bemenderfer, the latter a native of Pennsylvania, the former of Maryland, from which State he came, when quite young, with his parents to Virginia, where he grew to manhood, when he went to Starkl County, Ohio, where he married and remained until 1853, when he came to Fulton County, Indiana, where he owned a farm until his death, January 27, 1881. His wife still lives on the same farm. Isaac remained at home attending the common schools until twenty-one, where he rented and worked farms until 1869, after which he learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed more or less since. He came to Newton County in the spring of 1865, and rented various farms until the fall of 1869, when he came to Morocco. November 9, 1861, he enlisted in Company K, Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served with the regiment until discharged on account of sickness, in July, 1862. He was married, April 8, 1863, to Melissa A. Enslen, a native of Allen County, Ohio, and a daughter of Frederick and Anna (Burch) Enslen. Eleven children have been born to them, six of whom--Mary E., Elida L., Melville E., Lillie D., Ionia and Ted--are living. He and his wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is superintendent of the Sunday school, and leader of the choir at Morocco. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and an Odd Fellow. He has been Justice of the Peace for four years. In politics, he has been since the War a Republican; previous to that time, was a Democrat. He is one of the prominent men of the township and county. Beaver Township, Newton County, From the History of Warren, Benton, Jasper and Newton Counties, 1883. 

Family

Sophia Lichtenwalter b. 9 Mar 1817, d. 22 Jan 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
  2. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
  3. [S369] F.A. Battey & Co., Newton County History, biography of Isaac Bemenderfer.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery-genealogical note.

Sophia Lichtenwalter1,2

F, b. 9 March 1817, d. 22 January 1894
Last Edited9 May 2002
Married NameHer married name was Bemenderfer.1 
Marriage*Sophia Lichtenwalter married William Bemenderfer Sr.1 
Birth*Sophia Lichtenwalter was born on 9 March 1817 at Frederick, Maryland.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bemenderfer Sr; page 16, occupation farmer, real estae valued at $7,600, 2 children and 2 boarders at home.4 
(Witness) CensusSophia Lichtenwalter appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bemenderfer Sr; page 49A, occupation retired farmer, no children at home.5 
Death*Sophia Lichtenwalter died on 22 January 1894 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 76; buried at the Akron Cemetery.6,3 

Family

William Bemenderfer Sr. b. 1 Aug 1810, d. 27 Jan 1881
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
  2. [S369] F.A. Battey & Co., Newton County History, biography of Isaac Bemenderfer.
  3. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery-genealogical note.

Katherine Hoover1

F, b. 1903, d. 1905
FatherOtto Pasco Hoover1 b. 22 Aug 1875, d. 2 May 1975
MotherAlta A. Zolman1 b. May 1877, d. 2 Feb 1906
Last Edited2 May 2002
Birth*Katherine Hoover was born in 1903 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*She died in 1905 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Omega Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.

Everton Aitken Rannells1

M, b. 14 March 1860, d. 10 December 1939
Last Edited3 Feb 2003
Birth*Everton Aitken Rannells was born on 14 March 1860 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; son of J.F. and Mary Aitken Rannells.1 
Marriage*He married Mabel Feece, daughter of Harrison Feece and Minerva Hoover, on 15 October 1895 at Indiana.1 
Census*Everton Aitken Rannells appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Fulton, Fulton, Indiana, ED 37, sheet 17A, occupation merchant, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 1 living.2 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Fulton Town, Fulton, Indiana, ED 53, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general store, married 14 years, 5 children, 3 living.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Fulton Town, Fulton, Indiana, ED 25-5, sheet 1A, occupation restaurant proprietor, owned home valued at $4,000, radio, 2 children at home; Kathleen was assistant-restaurant, and Robert was publisher-newspaper.4 
Death*He died on 10 December 1939 at Fulton, Fulton, Indiana, at age 79; buried at the Fulton Cemetery.1 
ObitEverton Aitken's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 December 1939:

Everton Aitken RANNELLS, 79, former resident of Rochester, passed away Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at his home in Fulton, Ind. Death resulted from complications following an illness of three weeks duration. Mr. Rannells had a wide acquaintance of friendsthroughout both Fulton and Cass counties. Mr. Rannells was born March 14th, 1860 at Rochester, Indiana, the son of J. F. and Mary AITKEN RANNELLS. On October 15th, 1895, he was united in marriage with Mabel FEECE. The deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the Knights of Pythias lodges of Rochester. With the exception of three years residency in Seattle, Washington, all of Mr. Rannells’ life was spent in Fulton county. For a few years he and his brother, W. I. (Ezra) RANNELLS operated a serve-yourself-grocery in Rochester and for the past number of years he has operated a restaurant in Fulton. The survivors are his wife; a son, Robert RANNELLS, of Fulton; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille KARN, of Bloomington; Mrs. F. M. CARITHERS, of Fulton; a granddaughter, Patricia KARN, and a sister, Mrs. Mary C. SHORE, of Oakland, Calif. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, 2:30 o’clock at the Rannells home. Rev. J. Franklin ARTHUR will be in charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Fulton cemetery.1 

Family

Mabel Feece b. 21 Dec 1878, d. 13 Aug 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 December 1939.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Fulton Cemetery.

Daniel Brown1

M, b. 1876, d. 19 April 1936
Last Edited14 Nov 2004
Birth*Daniel Brown was born in 1876 at Fulton, Indiana.2 
Marriage*He married Grace Blanche Curtis, daughter of Eli Curtis and Clara Pontius, on 30 July 1906 at Lake, Indiana.1 
Census*Daniel Brown appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, ED 68, sheet 4B, occupation hotel keeper, married 4 years, no children, Clara Curtis, age 47, was boarding with them.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1920 not found in 1920 census. 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, ED 64, sheet 17A, record is largely illegible, 1 child at home.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at North Twp., Lake, Indiana, ED 154, sheet 3A, occupation real estate salesman, owned home valued at $9,000, radio, 1 child at home.5 
Death*He died on 19 April 1936 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.6,7 
ObitDaniel's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 20 April 1936:

Mrs. Ida CRABILL received word Sunday evening of the death of her nephew, Dan BROWN, aged 55, which occurred at his home in Hammond at 7:30 p.m. Death it is thought was due to a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Brown had been in ill health for the past two years following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered at that time. Mr. Brown was a native of this city. He for many years, was the local agent for the Wells -Fargo Express Company. The deceased was later transferred to Hammond by the Express Company. He became quite prominent in Republican party circles and was elected mayor of Hammond for two terms. While in Hammond, he was engaged in the real estate business. Survivors are the widow and a son, Robert [BROWN], who reside in Hammond. The funeral arrangements had not been completed at the time The News-Sentinel went to press.7 

Family

Grace Blanche Curtis b. 22 Dec 1883, d. 1973
Child

Citations

  1. [S372] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Lake County, Indiana Marriage Records, Boook L, page 470.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, letter from Carol Anderson.
  7. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 April 1936.

Infant Child Spohn1

?, b. January 1883, d. 27 January 1883
FatherIsaiah Spohn1 b. 28 Mar 1851, d. 15 Mar 1944
MotherMary Jane Woodcox1 b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 17 Aug 1890
Last Edited4 May 2002
Birth*Infant Child Spohn was born in January 1883 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*Infant Child Spohn died on 27 January 1883 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 27 January 1883.

John Oliver Curtis1

M, b. 9 July 1849, d. 12 March 1921
FatherJacob Curtis2 b. 25 Mar 1823, d. 5 Oct 1903
MotherMary Ann Honeyman2 b. 23 Apr 1829, d. 28 Nov 1916
Last Edited11 Dec 2002
Birth*John Oliver Curtis was born on 9 July 1849 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jacob Curtis and Mary Ann Honeyman; page 147B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 1 child at home.2 
(Witness) CensusJohn Oliver Curtis appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jacob Curtis and Mary Ann Honeyman; page 348B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 5 children at home.5 
(Witness) CensusJohn Oliver Curtis appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jacob Curtis and Mary Ann Honeyman; page 589, occupation farmer, farm valued at $4,500, 7 children at home.6 
Marriage*John Oliver Curtis married Susanna Caroline Byrkett on 8 December 1870 at Miami, Ohio.3 
Census*John Oliver Curtis appeared on the census of 1880 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 4D, occupation farmer, 1 child.7 
(Witness) BioThis man is the son of Jacob and Mary Ann Curtis, both of whome were born, reared, married and are still living in Miami County, Ohio. Oliver was born in the same county as his parents on July 9, 1849, and married Susanna Byrkett, of the same place, December 8, 1870. They remained there until March, 1874, when they came to this county and located in Henry Township, but five years later moved to the present home. Mrs. Curtis was born in the same county as her husband on January 25, 1849. She is the daughter of David and Ann Byrkett, both born and raised in Miami County, Ohio. In fact the whole family belong to the same county. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis are the parents of two children, Bertha Alletha, born March 7, 1872, and Ora Celand, born September 15, 1874, and died March 15, 1875. Bertha, the only living child, is a bright and intelligent girl, and the delight of her parents. They have a pleasant home, which reflects taste and the substantial nature of the owners. They are highly respected and have many friends who value them as true neighbors and good people.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation illegible, owned real estate, married 29 years, 2 children, 1 living.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 10, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, no children at home.9 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 64, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.9 
Death*He died on 12 March 1921 at Leiters Ford, Fulton, Indiana, at age 71; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.10,4 
ObitJohn Oliver's obituary was published in the an unknown place on circa 13 March 1921:
none found. 

Family

Susanna Caroline Byrkett b. 25 Jan 1849, d. 26 Apr 1926
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
  4. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Mrs. Oliver Curtis, 26 April 1926.

Susanna Caroline Byrkett1,2

F, b. 25 January 1849, d. 26 April 1926
Last Edited13 Apr 2003
Birth*Susanna Caroline Byrkett was born on 25 January 1849 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.1 
Married Name As of 8 December 1870,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John Oliver Curtis, son of Jacob Curtis and Mary Ann Honeyman, on 8 December 1870 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusSusanna Caroline Byrkett appeared on the census of 1880 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Oliver Curtis; page 4D, occupation farmer, 1 child.3 
(Witness) CensusSusanna Caroline Byrkett appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Oliver Curtis; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation illegible, owned real estate, married 29 years, 2 children, 1 living.4 
(Witness) CensusSusanna Caroline Byrkett appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Oliver Curtis; ED 50, sheet 10, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, no children at home.5 
(Witness) CensusSusanna Caroline Byrkett appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Oliver Curtis; ED 64, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.5 
DeathSusanna Caroline Byrkett died on 25 April 1926 at Leiters Ford, Fulton, Indiana, at age 77; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.6 
Obit*Susanna Caroline's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 26 April 1926:

Mrs. Oliver CURTIS, aged 76 years and three months, residing at Leiters Ford, died Sunday morning at 10:30 . Death was due to apoplexy, the stroke coming last Wednesday, from which time she gradually grew worse. Mrs. Curtis was born in Ohio, Jan. 25th, 1849, moving to this county when still quite young. She was united in marriage to Oliver CURTIS, who preceded her in death five years ago. Mrs. Curtis is survived by one grandchild, Mrs. Robert BROWN, of Davenport, Iowa. The deceased was a faithful member of the Methodist church and Rebekah lodge at Leiters. Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. H. L. ADAMS in charge. Burial will be made at the Leiters Ford cemetery.7 

Family

John Oliver Curtis b. 9 Jul 1849, d. 12 Mar 1921
Children

Citations

  1. [S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
  2. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, Letter from Gale Honeyman.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford Cemetery.
  7. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 April 1926.

Bertha Alletha Curtis1

F, b. 7 March 1872, d. 29 April 1901
FatherJohn Oliver Curtis1 b. 9 Jul 1849, d. 12 Mar 1921
MotherSusanna Caroline Byrkett1 b. 25 Jan 1849, d. 26 Apr 1926
Last Edited24 Jan 2003
Birth*Bertha Alletha Curtis was born on 7 March 1872 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1880 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Oliver Curtis; page 4D, occupation farmer, 1 child.2 
Married Name As of 31 January 1894,her married name was Overmyer.3 
Marriage*Bertha Alletha Curtis married William F. Overmyer on 31 January 1894 at Fulton, Indiana.3,4 
Death*Bertha Alletha Curtis died on 29 April 1901 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, at age 29; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.4,5 
ObitBertha Alletha's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 2 May 1901:

Bertha Aletha CURTIS [OVERMYER] was born in Miami county, Ohio, March 7, 1872, and died April 27, 1901. Married Wm. F. OVERMYER January 31, 1894. Born to them, Marjorie Carol OVERMYER], May 11, 1899, who survives. Member M.P. church in Rea, Michigan.

Monday, April 29, 1901 Mrs. [William] F. [Bertha A. CURTIS] OVERMYER died in a hospital at Detroit,
Michigan and will be brought to Leiters this evening for burial. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver CURTIS at Leiters.6 

Family

William F. Overmyer b. 1870
Child

Citations

  1. [S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 97.
  4. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford Cemetery.
  5. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 April and 2 May 1901.
  6. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 2 May 1901.
  7. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Susanna Curtis, 1926.

Ora Celand Curtis1

F, b. 15 September 1874, d. 15 March 1875
FatherJohn Oliver Curtis1 b. 9 Jul 1849, d. 12 Mar 1921
MotherSusanna Caroline Byrkett1 b. 25 Jan 1849, d. 26 Apr 1926
Last Edited4 May 2002
Birth*Ora Celand Curtis was born on 15 September 1874 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 15 March 1875 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.

William F. Overmyer1

M, b. 1870
Last Edited29 Jan 2004
Birth*William F. Overmyer was born in 1870 at Ohio.2 
Marriage*He married Bertha Alletha Curtis, daughter of John Oliver Curtis and Susanna Caroline Byrkett, on 31 January 1894 at Fulton, Indiana.1,3 
Census*William F. Overmyer appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Dundee Twp., Monroe, Michigan, ED 89, sheet 6A, occupation storekeeper-general store, second marriage, 8 years, 1 child, two children at home.2 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Dundee Twp., Monroe, Michigan, ED 9, sheet 2B, occupation store manager--mercantile business, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, living with Clarabel, no children.4 

Family

Bertha Alletha Curtis b. 7 Mar 1872, d. 29 Apr 1901
Child

Citations

  1. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 97.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Susanna Curtis, 1926.

Allis Curtis1

F, b. 17 November 1861, d. 20 February 1862
FatherAndrew Jackson Curtis1 b. 3 Apr 1830, d. 16 Nov 1905
MotherMargaret Russell1 b. 6 Apr 1833, d. 16 Feb 1862
Last Edited5 May 2002
Birth*Allis Curtis was born on 17 November 1861 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 20 February 1862 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.

Infant Curtis1

F, b. 16 February 1860, d. 16 February 1860
FatherAndrew Jackson Curtis1 b. 3 Apr 1830, d. 16 Nov 1905
MotherMargaret Russell1 b. 6 Apr 1833, d. 16 Feb 1862
Last Edited5 May 2002
Death*Infant Curtis died on 16 February 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.1 
Birth*She was born on 16 February 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.

Catherine Anderson1

F, b. 14 June 1839, d. 29 January 1911
Last Edited30 Jan 2012
Birth*Catherine Anderson was born on 14 June 1839 at Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; date of birth based on obituary.2,1,3 
Married Name As of 8 December 1860,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Marriage*She married William Henry Curtis, son of James Curtis Jr. and Elizabeth Byrket, on 8 December 1860 at Fulton, Indiana.1,4 
CensusCatherine Anderson and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 24, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,200, 2 children and James Hoover, b 1844, Ohio, a blind broom maker.5 
CensusCatherine Anderson and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 42D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.6 
CensusCatherine Anderson and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 24A, occupation broom maker, renting, married 40 years, 7 children, 5 living, 3 at home.2 
CensusCatherine Anderson and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 61, sheet 5B, occupation broom maker, renting, married 50 years, 7 children, 5 living.7 
Death*Catherine Anderson died on 29 January 1911 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 71; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.1,8 
ObitCatherine's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 January 1911:
Mrs. William H. [Catharine ANDERSON] CURTIS is dead as the result of a sudden attack of pneumonia. The aged lady arose as usual Sunday morning and, although suffering a severe cold, did not appear ill. However, at noon she took to her bed and steadily grew worse until 10:30 o’clock Sunday evening, when she passed away. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1839, and at an early age came to Indiana. She was united in marriage with W. H. CURTIS and to this union were born five children, who survive with the husband and father. The children are Mrs. Elva MATHIESON, Canton, Illinois; Mrs. Elsie PETERSTERN, Chicago; Mrs. Maud CARTWRIGHT, St. Paul; S. S. CURTIS, Hammond; and Charles CURTIS, this city.3 

Family

William Henry Curtis b. 2 Apr 1834, d. 4 Mar 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 January 1911.
  4. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 54.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S50] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Deaths, Book C-18, page 35.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1870-1880.

Vine Harlan Curtis Jr.1

M, b. 23 April 1912, d. 2 December 1999
FatherVine Harlan Curtis Sr.1 b. 7 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jul 1926
MotherFrances Lay Watson1 b. 29 Mar 1877, d. Jan 1967
Last Edited26 Jun 2006
Birth*Vine Harlan Curtis Jr. was born on 23 April 1912 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Vine Harlan Curtis Sr.; ED 75, sheet 11A, occupation operator of a meat market, 3 children and grandma Nancy living with him.3 
(Witness) CensusVine Harlan Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frances Lay Watson; ED 10, sheet 2A, occupation clerk and treasurer-municipal, owned home valued at $2,000, widowed, 2 children and a servant, Katie Reeser, at home.4 
Death*Vine Harlan Curtis Jr. died on 2 December 1999 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, at age 87.2 

Citations

  1. [S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 6.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Watson M. (Percy) Curtis1

M, b. 16 November 1914, d. 19 September 1990
FatherVine Harlan Curtis Sr.1 b. 7 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jul 1926
MotherFrances Lay Watson1 b. 29 Mar 1877, d. Jan 1967
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Watson M. (Percy) Curtis was born on 16 November 1914 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Vine Harlan Curtis Sr.; ED 75, sheet 11A, occupation operator of a meat market, 3 children and grandma Nancy living with him.3 
(Witness) CensusWatson M. (Percy) Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Frances Lay Watson; ED 10, sheet 2A, occupation clerk and treasurer-municipal, owned home valued at $2,000, widowed, 2 children and a servant, Katie Reeser, at home.4 
Marriage*Watson M. (Percy) Curtis married Kathryn L. Murphy between 1940 and 1950.5 
Death*Watson M. (Percy) Curtis died on 19 September 1990 at Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, at age 75; buried at Newark (Ohio) Memorial Gardens.6,2 
ObitWatson M. (Percy)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 October 1990:

Word has been received of the death of Watson M. CURTIS, 75, of 1078 Cranwood Drive, Newark, Ohio. He died Sept. 19 in Waterville, Maine. He was buried in Newark Memorial Gardens. Brucker & Kisler Funeral Home, Newark, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the St. John’s United Church of Christ, Newark. Mr. Curtis was born Nov. 16, 1914 in Rochester to Vine and Frances WATSON CURTIS, who at one time had a meat market and grocery on East Ninth Street. He was married to Kathryn L. MURPHY CURTIS, who survives. He was owner-operator of Newark Meat Supply, retiring in 1985. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Utica Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Elks Lodge, Newark Maennercoor, Rotary Club, SCORE and the American Legion. He was a past-president of the American Association of Meat Processors and of the Ohio Association of Meat Processors. Surviving with his wife are a son, James W. [CURTIS], Racine, Wis; a daughter, Sharon SHRADER, Newark; four grandchildren; a brother, Vine [CURTIS], San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Frances BOND, Long Beach, Calif., and Dorothy RUSTON, Sun City West, Ariz. Preceding in death was a sister.2 

Family

Kathryn L. Murphy b. bt 1915 - 1925

Citations

  1. [S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births, Book C-11, page 76.
  2. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 October 1990.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Watson Curtis, 30 October 1990.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

George Alonzo Curtis1

M, b. 22 February 1860, d. 8 April 1860
FatherNoah Curtis1 b. 14 Jun 1827, d. 12 Feb 1909
MotherNancy Moonshower1 b. 27 Aug 1837, d. 26 Jul 1920
Last Edited13 Apr 2003
Birth*George Alonzo Curtis was born on 22 February 1860 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.2 
Death*He died on 8 April 1860 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio; buried at the Curtis Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S373] Letter, Kathryn Curtis to Florence Field, 1 October 1985.
  2. [S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Curtis Cemetery.

Mary Miranda Curtis1

F, b. 15 September 1863, d. 13 December 1866
FatherNoah Curtis1 b. 14 Jun 1827, d. 12 Feb 1909
MotherNancy Moonshower1 b. 27 Aug 1837, d. 26 Jul 1920
Last Edited5 May 2002
Birth*Mary Miranda Curtis was born on 15 September 1863 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 13 December 1866 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 3.1 

Citations

  1. [S373] Letter, Kathryn Curtis to Florence Field, 1 October 1985.

Carrie Mae Curtis1

F, b. 3 February 1883, d. 15 December 1910
FatherEdwin J. Curtis1 b. 2 Oct 1857, d. 5 Mar 1943
MotherAubra Jennie (Jeanie) Brown1 b. 7 May 1861, d. 25 Feb 1889
Last Edited30 Dec 2003
Birth*Carrie Mae Curtis was born on 3 February 1883 at Fulton, Indiana; Curtis bible says 2 February.1,2 
Married Name As of 28 January 1902,her married name was Sipe.3 
Marriage*She married Walter V. Sipe on 28 January 1902 at Fulton, Indiana.3 
(Witness) CensusCarrie Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Walter V. Sipe; ED 60, sheet 7B, occupation butcher-Vine Curtis Meat Market, married 8 years, no children, living with Nancy Curtis.4,5 
Death*Carrie Mae Curtis died on 15 December 1910 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 27; Curtis Bible says 18 December; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, no children.1,2 

Family

Walter V. Sipe b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 1 Apr 1940

Citations

  1. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
  2. [S738] Edwin J. Curtis Bible.
  3. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 228.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 July 1923, mentions Walter Sipe's former wife.

Walter V. Sipe1

M, b. 28 February 1881, d. 1 April 1940
Last Edited11 Feb 2003
Birth*Walter V. Sipe was born on 28 February 1881 at Union City, Randolph, Indiana.2,3 
Marriage*He married Carrie Mae Curtis, daughter of Edwin J. Curtis and Aubra Jennie (Jeanie) Brown, on 28 January 1902 at Fulton, Indiana.1 
Census*Walter V. Sipe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 60, sheet 7B, occupation butcher-Vine Curtis Meat Market, married 8 years, no children, living with Nancy Curtis.2,4 
Death*He died on 1 April 1940 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 59; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.3 
ObitWalter V.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 2 April 1940:

Funeral services for Walter V. SIPE, aged 59, who died at his home on the north shore of Lake Manitou at 2:15 o’clock Monday afternoon from a heart block will be held from the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. H. T. RAFNEL, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate and interment will be made in the Rochester Odd Fellows cemetery. Friends may view the remains at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral home prior to the hour of the last rites. Mr. Sipe was born in Union City, Ind., February 28, 1881. His parents were Thomas and Mahala (MANSFIELD) SIPE. He had lived in Rochester for thirty years moving here [from] Muncie. When Mr. Sipe first came to Rochester he was employed as a meat cutter by the late Vine CURTIS. In the last few years he has operated a grocery and restaurant at Lake Manitou under the name of “WALT’S CHILI PARLOR.” In a ceremony performed in Marion, August 24, 1924, he was married to Caddie PENNELL. Mr. Sipe was a member of the Rochester Eagles Lodge. Survivors are the wife at home, three brothers Roy V. SIPE and Raymond SIPE of Muncie and Ora SIPE of Washington, D.C., and a sister, Mrs. William MILLER of Muncie.3 

Family

Carrie Mae Curtis b. 3 Feb 1883, d. 15 Dec 1910

Citations

  1. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 228.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 2 April 1940.
  4. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 16 July 1923, mentions Walter Sipe's former wife.