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John Raymond Downey¹

Father	William Lora Downey2,1 b. 18 Apr 1858, d. 29 May 1936
Mother	Martha "Mattie" Breeding2,1 b. 9 Aug 1861, d. 3 Jul 1935

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	John, son of William Lora Downey and Martha "Mattie" Breeding, was born on 14 February 1889 in Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Find A Grave, his headstone, and his WWI draft card all say 1889. His death certificate 1888. The census records support either year.3,4,5
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Lora Downey and Martha "Mattie" Breeding, as 11 yo son John R Downey.6
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of German Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Lora Downey and Martha "Mattie" Breeding, as 21 yo single son Raymond Downey.7
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Indianapolis 2nd Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, as 31 yo single brother-in-law John R. Downey in the household of Floyd Egleston Williams and Nina G. Downey; as 27 yo express company stenographer Floyd E & 23 yo wife Nina Williams.8
Marriage*	He married Julia Blanche Huffer on 5 July 1913 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only children were Duane H (1919-1923, bur. Garland Brook Cemetery), and Robert Downey (c1924- ).9,5
Census1920*	John and Julia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 2 January 1920, as 30 yo express office agent J Raymond & 29 yo wife Blanche Downey. Their 0.1 yo son Duane H Downey was listed as living with them.10
Census1930	John and Julia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 41 yo express company traveling auditor John R & 39 yo wife Blanche Downey. Their 5 yo son Robert Downey was listed as living with them.11
Residence*	John resided in Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, on 29 May 1936, as mentioned in his father's obit of this date.12
Death*	John died on 27 February 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 48, of pulmonary embolism. Find A Grave memorial says 1936 but the headstone reads 1937. He's alive in Taylorsville on 29 May 1936 as mentioned in his father's obit.4,12,5
Burial*	He was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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Floyd Egleston Williams^1,2

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Floyd was born on 1 August 1882 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana, s/o John A. & Dora E. McCauley Williams. FSTrees says his middle name was Eagleton. SS Apps & Claims has his middle name as Egleston but other spelling in that record is sloppy, e.g. mother as McCallie rather than McCauley.1,3,4
Marriage*	He married Nina G. Downey, daughter of William Lora Downey and Martha "Mattie" Breeding, on 1 December 1905 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana.3,2
Census1910*	Floyd and Nina appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Indianapolis 2nd Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 27 yo express company stenographer Floyd E & 23 yo wife Nina Williams. Nina's brother John R. is listed here but he's also with his parents in this census.5
Census1920	Floyd and Nina appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 37 yo express correspondent Floyd E & 32 yo wife Nina G Williams.6
Census1930	Floyd and Nina appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 47 yo express clerk Floyd E & 43 yo wife Nina G Williams.7
Census1940	Floyd and Nina appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 April 1940, as 57 yo railway express payroll clerk Floyd E & 53 yo wife Nina Williams. Floyd's 81 yo widowed mother Dora E Williams was listed as living with them.8
Death*	Floyd died on 9 December 1945 at his home, 339 N. Grant Ave. in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 63.9,4
Burial*	He was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a photo of a joint headstone w/ Nina.4

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Julia Blanche Huffer¹

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Julia was born on 17 June 1890 in Newbern, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, d/o Joseph & Lana Sprague Huffer.2,3
Marriage*	She married John Raymond Downey, son of William Lora Downey and Martha "Mattie" Breeding, on 5 July 1913 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only children were Duane H (1919-1923, bur. Garland Brook Cemetery), and Robert Downey (c1924- ).2,1
Census1920*	Julia and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 2 January 1920, as 30 yo express office agent J Raymond & 29 yo wife Blanche Downey. Their 0.1 yo son Duane H Downey was listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Julia and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 10 April 1930, as 41 yo express company traveling auditor John R & 39 yo wife Blanche Downey. Their 5 yo son Robert Downey was listed as living with them.5
Census1940*	Julia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 April 1940, as 49 yo Julia Downey. Her 15 yo son Robert was listed as living with her, as well as her 54 yo brother Cecil Huffer.6
Death*	Julia died on 3 May 1967 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 76.3
Burial*	She was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a photo of a joint headstone with John.3

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Eugene Heath¹

Father	Sylvester Heath1 b. 1 Jan 1839, d. 1 Apr 1908
Mother	Flora E. Gibbs1 b. Feb 1852, d. 6 Mar 1908

Last Edited

25 Jun 2017

Birth*	Eugene, son of Sylvester Heath and Flora E. Gibbs, was born circa April 1880 in Indiana.1
Census1880	Eugene appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Sylvester Heath and Flora E. Gibbs, as 0.2 yo son Eugene Heath.1

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Jessie Heath¹

Father	Sylvester Heath1 b. 1 Jan 1839, d. 1 Apr 1908
Mother	Flora E. Gibbs1 b. Feb 1852, d. 6 Mar 1908

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Jessie, daughter of Sylvester Heath and Flora E. Gibbs, was born on 20 July 1878.1
Death*	Jessie died on 7 August 1879 at age 1.1
Burial*	She was buried at New Liberty Cemetery in East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo showing Jessie and her parents available at Find A Grave.1

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Leslie Dwight Adams^1,2

Father	Newton J. Adams2 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs2 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Leslie, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born on 22 March 1888 in Fairview, Switzerland Co., Indiana.1,3,2
Census1900	Leslie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky in the household of his parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 12 yo son Leslie D Adams.3
Census1910	Leslie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Union Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio in the household of his mother, Annette C. Gibbs, as 22 yo son Leslie D Adams.4
Death*	Leslie died on 3 August 1910 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 22. He was killed in a train accident.1
Burial*	He was buried at Ghent Masonic Cemetery in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky.1

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Ruth Elaine Adams^1,2

Father	Newton J. Adams2 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs2 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

24 Mar 2023

Birth*	Ruth, daughter of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born on 24 June 1896 in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky. The 1900 census says Jun 1897. Date we're using is per Find A Grave.1,3,2
Census1900	Ruth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky in the household of her parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 2 yo daughter Ruth E Adams.3
Census1910	Ruth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Union Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio in the household of her mother, Annette C. Gibbs, as 13 yo daughter Ruth E Adams.4
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Arthur Frederick "Fred" Greenwood circa 1919. Date base on 0.3 yo son Dwight in the 1920 census. Two issue per Find A Grave: Dwight & Donald Greenwood. Find A Grave says Arthur m2 Erma A Heap in 1927 but I've not pursued that lead.5,1
Census1920*	Ruth and Arthur appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 22 yo general store buyer Arthur & 23 yo wife Ruth E Greenwood. Their 0.3 yo son Dwight was living with them along with Ruth's 57 yo widowed mother Annette (as Nettie G. Adams, mother-in-law), and Ruth's 19 yo brother Harold.5
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Lawrence Blase Kratz circa 1926. Date per Find A Grave. Two issue, namely Richard Lawrence (1927-1975) and Gordon Adams Kratz (1936-1999). Son Richard's death certificate confirms he was born 14 Jun 1927 in Cincinnati.1,6
Census1940*	Ruth appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at Ward 9, enumerated 15 April 1940, as 37 yo Ruth E Kratz.7
Death*	Ruth died on 2 January 1973 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 76.1
Burial*	She was buried at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston, Harris Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Harold Victor Adams^1,2

Father	Newton J. Adams2 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs2 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

3 Mar 2023

Birth*	Harold, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born on 14 May 1901 in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky.1,2
Census1910	Harold appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Union Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio in the household of his mother, Annette C. Gibbs, as 8 yo son Harold V Adams.3
Census1920	Harold appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, as 19 yo son (of Nettie Adams) in the household of his brother-in-law & sister Arthur Frederick "Fred" Greenwood and Ruth Elaine Adams; as 22 yo general store buyer Arthur & 23 yo wife Ruth E Greenwood.4
Marriage*	He married Edith Jurrus on 23 June 1924 in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Find A Grave says no issue.5,1
Death*	Harold died on 29 November 1974 in Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 73.1
Burial*	He was buried at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Lucas Co., Ohio. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Frederick W. Adams^1,2

Father	Newton J. Adams1 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs1 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

5 Sep 2018

Birth*	Frederick, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born in August 1883 in Fairview, Switzerland Co., Indiana.1,2
Census1900	Frederick appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky in the household of his parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 17 yo son Fred Adams.1
Marriage*	He married Rowena M. Lyons on 2 July 1901 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. Issue per Find A Grave were Norman (1902-1948) and Marvel Adams.3,2
Death*	Frederick died before 1940.2
Burial*	He was buried at Ghent Masonic Cemetery in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky.2
BioNote*	Biography Note: From his Find A Grave entry: Fred married Rowena Lyons in 1902 and they were living in Cincinnati by 1910. They had 2 children, Norman and Marvel, and Fred was working as a driver for an ice delivery company. By the 1920 census, Fred had moved his family to Cumberland, MD. The 2 children were still at home, and Fred was working as a salesman. Fred must have died in the 1930s and his body was buried in Ghent with his parents.2

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Bessie Faye Adams^1,2

Father	Newton J. Adams1 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs1,3 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Bessie, daughter of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born on 4 November 1878 in Fairview, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Bessie is a confounding entry in the 1900 census. She's listed between Fred and Rexford. Normally this would mean a birthyear between 1883 and 1886. But she's clearly shown with birthdate of Nov 1871 and an age of 28 yo. Our date is per Find A Grave.2,1
Census1880	Bessie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 1 yo daughter Bessie F Adams.4
Census1900	Bessie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky in the household of her parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 28 yo daughter Bessie F Adams.1
Marriage*	She married Oliver Cromwell Tyson in 1902. Issue per Find A Grave were: Pearl C, Alice Lucille, Ruby Lee, Oliver C, and Garnet Tyson..2
Death*	Bessie died on 14 January 1969 in Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 90.2
Burial*	She was buried at Ghent Masonic Cemetery in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky. Find A Grave provides portrait photo and short bio but no headstone.2

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Rexford Adams¹

Father	Newton J. Adams1 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs1 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Rexford, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born on 27 September 1885 in Sugar Branch, Switzerland Co., Indiana. The 1900 census gives Nov 1886 for his birth. Date used here is per Find A Grave. The headstone says only 1885.2,1
Census1900	Rexford appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky in the household of his parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 13 yo son Rexford Adams.1
Marriage*	He married Mary M. Beagle before 1910. Two issue per Find A Grave: Bessie B., and Catherine Adams.2
Death*	Rexford died on 14 October 1979 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 94.2
Burial*	He was buried at Ghent Masonic Cemetery in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky. Headstone photo & short bio available at Find A Grave.2

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Bertha L. Adams^1,2

Father	Newton J. Adams2 b. 6 Mar 1857, d. 26 Oct 1905
Mother	Annette C. Gibbs2 b. 5 Mar 1862, d. 1958

Last Edited

20 Sep 2021

Birth*	Bertha, daughter of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, was born on 16 August 1893 in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky. The 1900 census says Aug 1894. Date we're using is per Find A Grave.1,2
Census1900	Bertha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky in the household of her parents, Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, as 5 yo daughter Berthie L Adams.2
Death*	Bertha died on 31 January 1905 in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky, at age 11.1
Burial*	She was buried at Ghent Masonic Cemetery in Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Oliver Cromwell Tyson¹

Last Edited

25 Jun 2017

Birth*	Oliver was born in 1874, 'of Warsaw, Kentucky'.1
Marriage*	He married Bessie Faye Adams, daughter of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, in 1902. Issue per Find A Grave were: Pearl C, Alice Lucille, Ruby Lee, Oliver C, and Garnet Tyson..1
Death*	Oliver died in 1963.1

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Rowena M. Lyons^1,2

Last Edited

25 Jun 2017

Marriage*

She married Frederick W. Adams, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, on 2 July 1901 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. Issue per Find A Grave were Norman (1902-1948) and Marvel Adams.1,2

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Mary M. Beagle¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born in 1881.1
Marriage*	She married Rexford Adams, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, before 1910. Two issue per Find A Grave: Bessie B., and Catherine Adams.1
Death*	Mary died in 1967.1

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Arthur Frederick "Fred" Greenwood¹

Last Edited

24 Mar 2023

Birth*	Arthur was born on 10 July 1897 in Michigan.1,2
Marriage*	He married Ruth Elaine Adams, daughter of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, circa 1919. Date base on 0.3 yo son Dwight in the 1920 census. Two issue per Find A Grave: Dwight & Donald Greenwood. Find A Grave says Arthur m2 Erma A Heap in 1927 but I've not pursued that lead.3,4
Census1920*	Arthur and Ruth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 22 yo general store buyer Arthur & 23 yo wife Ruth E Greenwood. Their 0.3 yo son Dwight was living with them along with Ruth's 57 yo widowed mother Annette (as Nettie G. Adams, mother-in-law), and Ruth's 19 yo brother Harold.3
Death*	Arthur died on 20 August 1962 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co., Virginia, at age 65.1

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Lawrence Blase Kratz¹

Last Edited

2 Oct 2022

Birth*	Lawrence was born in 1891.1
Marriage*	He married Ruth Elaine Adams, daughter of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, circa 1926. Date per Find A Grave. Two issue, namely Richard Lawrence (1927-1975) and Gordon Adams Kratz (1936-1999). Son Richard's death certificate confirms he was born 14 Jun 1927 in Cincinnati.1,2
Death*	Lawrence died in 1964.1

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Edith Jurrus¹

Last Edited

2 Oct 2022

Birth*	Edith was born in 1889, 'of Cleveland'.1
Marriage*	She married Harold Victor Adams, son of Newton J. Adams and Annette C. Gibbs, on 23 June 1924 in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Find A Grave says no issue.2,1
Death*	Edith died in 1982.1

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Isaac Robinson Bewley¹

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Isaac was born on 16 July 1873 in Missouri, s/o William T. Bewley.1
Marriage*	He married Anna Poland Leatherbury, daughter of Abner D. Leatherbury and Ann E. Humphrey, before 1903, date based on birthyear of daughter Mary in her marriage record.2,3
Census1910*	Isaac and Anna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 248 N. Avenue 25, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 37 yo street car conductor Isac & 41 yo wife Ana Bewly. Their children Dwight William, Mary Owen, Beatrice O. and Victor I. were listed as living with them.4
Marr-Divorce*	Isaac was divorced from Anna Poland Leatherbury before 11 April 1930. In the 1930 census of this date Anna is living with her son Dwight and listed divorced.5
Death*	Isaac died on 29 September 1950 in Riverside Co., California, at age 77.1
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.1

Children with Anna Poland Leatherbury:

Dwight William Bewley6 b. 13 Dec 1901, d. 21 Nov 1983 Mary Owen Bewley7 b. c 1903 Beatrice O. Bewley8 b. c 1905 Victor I. Bewley9 b. c 1908

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Mary Owen Bewley¹

Father	Isaac Robinson Bewley1 b. 16 Jul 1873, d. 29 Sep 1950
Mother	Anna Poland Leatherbury1 b. 26 Mar 1868, d. 5 Jul 1952

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, was born circa 1903.1
Census1910	Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California in the household of her parents, Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, as 7 yo daughter Morry (as indexed) Bewly.2
Marriage*	She married Donald John Starr on 22 May 1928 in Los Angeles Co., California.1
Census1940*	Mary and Donald appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 9 May 1940, as 36 yo file clerk Donald J & 37 yo wife Mary O Starr. Their 3 yo daughter Dixie Lou was living with them, as was Mary's 72 yo mother Anna P. Bewley.3

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Donald John Starr¹

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Donald was born circa 1903.1
Marriage*	He married Mary Owen Bewley, daughter of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, on 22 May 1928 in Los Angeles Co., California.1
Census1940*	Donald and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 9 May 1940, as 36 yo file clerk Donald J & 37 yo wife Mary O Starr. Their 3 yo daughter Dixie Lou was living with them, as was Mary's 72 yo mother Anna P. Bewley.2

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Dwight William Bewley¹

Father	Isaac Robinson Bewley1 b. 16 Jul 1873, d. 29 Sep 1950
Mother	Anna Poland Leatherbury1 b. 26 Mar 1868, d. 5 Jul 1952

Last Edited

4 Apr 2023

Birth*	Dwight, son of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, was born on 13 December 1901.2,1
Census1910	Dwight appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California in the household of his parents, Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, as 8 yo son Dwight Bewly.3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Evelyn Alice Willis on 20 June 1927 at Los Angeles Co., California. Issue: Evelyn Bewley.4,5
Census1930*	Dwight appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 2814 Montecito St., enumerated 11 April 1930, as 28 yo widower oil company ass't cashier Dwight Bewley. Living with Dwight were his 1 yo daughter Evelyn, 25 yo sister Beatrice, 21 yo brother Victor I and 62 yo divorced mother Anna Bewley.5
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Lola Agnes De Voll on 6 December 1930 at Los Angeles Co., California.6
Death*	Dwight died on 21 November 1983 at age 81.2
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. Joint headstone photo with 2nd wife Lola available at Find A Grave.2

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Lola Agnes De Voll¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Lola was born on 18 April 1913, d/o Edward M. & Grace M. Barber De Voll.2,1
Marriage*	She married Dwight William Bewley, son of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, on 6 December 1930 in Los Angeles Co., California.1
Death*	Lola died on 14 January 1996 at age 82.2
Burial*	She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Victor I. Bewley¹

Father	Isaac Robinson Bewley1 b. 16 Jul 1873, d. 29 Sep 1950
Mother	Anna Poland Leatherbury1 b. 26 Mar 1868, d. 5 Jul 1952

Last Edited

26 Jun 2017

Birth*	Victor, son of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, was born circa 1908.1
Census1910	Victor appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California in the household of his parents, Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, as 1 yo son Victor Bewly.2
Census1930	Victor appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 2814 Montecito St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, as 21 yo brother Victor I Bewley in the household of Dwight William Bewley; as 28 yo widower oil company ass't cashier Dwight Bewley.3
Marriage*	He married Lanorma G. Early on 6 October 1939 in Los Angeles Co., California.4

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Lanorma G. Early¹

Last Edited

26 Jun 2017

Birth*	Lanorma was born circa 1915, d/o Grant & Gertrude Minkley Early.1
Marriage*	She married Victor I. Bewley, son of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, on 6 October 1939 in Los Angeles Co., California.1

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Beatrice O. Bewley¹

Father	Isaac Robinson Bewley1 b. 16 Jul 1873, d. 29 Sep 1950
Mother	Anna Poland Leatherbury1 b. 26 Mar 1868, d. 5 Jul 1952

Last Edited

26 Jun 2017

Birth*	Beatrice, daughter of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, was born circa 1905.1
Census1910	Beatrice appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California in the household of her parents, Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, as 6 yo daughter Beatrice Bewly.2
Census1930	Beatrice appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 2814 Montecito St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, as 25 yo sister Beatrice Bewley in the household of Dwight William Bewley; as 28 yo widower oil company ass't cashier Dwight Bewley.3
Marriage*	She married George Henry Ehmen on 22 April 1938 in Los Angeles Co., California.4

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George Henry Ehmen¹

Last Edited

26 Jun 2017

Birth*	George was born circa 1902, s/o Albert & Tida Oelrichs Ehmen.1
Marriage*	He married Beatrice O. Bewley, daughter of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, on 22 April 1938 in Los Angeles Co., California.1

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Evelyn Alice Willis^1,2

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Evelyn was born in 1910, d/o J. A. & Alice Pickup Willis.2,1
Marriage*	She married Dwight William Bewley, son of Isaac Robinson Bewley and Anna Poland Leatherbury, on 20 June 1927 in Los Angeles Co., California. Issue: Evelyn Bewley.1,3
Death*	Evelyn died on 24 February 1929 in Los Angeles Co., California. Dwight is listed as widowed in the 1930 census.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave, 'Beloved Wife'.2

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Clarissa Leatherbury¹

Father	Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury1 b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 17 Jan 1924
Mother	Paulena Carolina Kuder1 b. 14 May 1867, d. 19 Apr 1938

Last Edited

26 Jun 2017

Birth*	Clarissa, daughter of Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury and Paulena Carolina Kuder, was born in June 1889 in Kansas.1
Census1900	Clarissa appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tulare, Tulare Co., California in the household of her parents, Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury and Paulena Carolina Kuder, as 10 yo daughter Clarissa Leatherbury.1
Census1910	Clarissa appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shoal Creek Twp., Newton Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury and Paulena Carolina Kuder, as 20 yo daughter Clarissa B Leatherbury.2
Census1920	Clarissa appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury and Paulena Carolina Kuder, as 30 yo daughter Clarice Leatherbury.3

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Alta Leatherbury¹

Father	Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury1 b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 17 Jan 1924
Mother	Paulena Carolina Kuder1 b. 14 May 1867, d. 19 Apr 1938

Last Edited

26 Jun 2017

Birth*	Alta, daughter of Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury and Paulena Carolina Kuder, was born in September 1890 in Kansas.1
Census1900	Alta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tulare, Tulare Co., California in the household of her parents, Orlando Gibbs Leatherbury and Paulena Carolina Kuder, as 9 yo daughter Alta Leatherbury.1

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