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Sara Isabelle "Belle" Downey^1,2,3

Father	William W. Downey4,3 b. 18 Jul 1827, d. 1893
Mother	Elizabeth Lewis4,3 b. 1831, d. 1895

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Sara, daughter of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, was born on 6 June 1854 in Ohio Co., Indiana.1,2,3
Census1860	Sara appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 6 yo Sarah Downey.3
Census1870	Sara appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 16 yo Sarah.5
Marriage*	She married Stephen Oscar Murphy on 13 August 1874 in Indiana.6,2,7
Census1880*	Sara and Stephen appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Effingham Co., Illinois, enumerated 21 June 1880, as 26 yo farmer Oscar & 26 yo wife Bell Murphy.8
Census1910	Sara and Stephen appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 18 April 1910, as 58 yo retail merchant Stephen & 54 yo wife Belle Murphy.9
Census1920*	Sara appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of New Marion, Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 January 1920, as 64 yo general store retail merchant widow Belle Murphy.10
Census1930	Sara appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 26 April 1930, as 78 yo widow Belle Murphy.11
Census1940	Sara appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, as 85 yo widow aunt Sarah Murphy in the household of 65 yo Clarence & 57 yo Eltie McCoy.12
Death*	Sara died on 8 September 1941 at rural in Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 87, of heart disease.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at New Marion Baptist Cemetery in New Marion, Ripley Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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William Henry Downey^1,2

Father	William W. Downey3,2 b. 18 Jul 1827, d. 1893
Mother	Elizabeth Lewis3,2 b. 1831, d. 1895

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, was born on 22 April 1856 in Ohio.4,5,2
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 4 yo William Downey.2
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 14 yo Henry.1
Marriage*	He married Electa Amanda Lance on 5 December 1878 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Esther (c1881- ), Harry G (c1884- ), Hattie (c1887- ), Etta A (c1889- ), Lethia A "Letta" Downey (c1901- ), and Luther J (c1906- ) Downey.6,7,8
Census1880*	William and Electa appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1880, as 24 yo farmer William H. & 21 yo wife Leeta A. Downey.8
Census1900	William and Electa appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Clinton Co., Ohio, at Port William PO, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 44 yo teamster William & 42 yo wife Amanda L Downey. Their children 8 yo Esther, 15 yo Harry, 12 yo Hattie, 10 yo Etta, 8 yo Letta and 3 yo Luther Downey were living with them.9
Census1910	William and Electa appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, enumerated circa 15 April 1910, as 54 yo coal company stable man William M & 52 yo wife Ella (or Elta) A Downey. Their children 25 yo Harry G, 20 yo Etta A, 18 yo Lethia A, and 13 yo Luther J Downey were listed as living with them.10
Marr-Divorce*	William was divorced from Electa Amanda Lance from 15 April 1910 to 7 February 1913. William is shown divorced with wife's name Electa on his death certificate of 07 Feb 1913.5
Death*	William died on 7 February 1913 at New Marion PO in Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 56, of heart disease.4,11
Burial*	He was buried at Pleasant Cemetery in Pleasant, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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John Wesley Downey^1,2

Father	William W. Downey3,2 b. 18 Jul 1827, d. 1893
Mother	Elizabeth Lewis3,2 b. 1831, d. 1895

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	John, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, was born on 30 November 1860 in Indiana. Headstone confirms year only.4,5,2
Census1870	John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 9 yo Wesley.2
Census1880	John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 19 yo son John W.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Hannora "Nora" Hill on 30 June 1880 at Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Stella G (1881- ), Oscar Russell (1884-1963), Earl (1888- , m. Agnes V Lee), Nellie M (1889- ), unnamed son (1902-1902), and possibly Della Bell (?-?) Downey. The 1900 census shows 6 born with 4 living, married for 20 years. In 1910 she shows 7 born & 3 living.6,7,8,9
Census1900*	John and Hannora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 18 June 1900, as 39 yo farmer Wesley & 40 yo wife Nora Downey. Their children 18 yo Stella, 15 yo Russell, 12 yo Earl, and 10 yo Nellie Downey were listed as living with them.8
Marr-Divorce*	John was divorced from Hannora "Nora" Hill from 18 June 1900 to 15 April 1910. She is divorced on her death certificate.10
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Stella Lnu circa 1909. Married 0 years in the 1910 census, 2nd marriage for John, 1st for Stella.11
Census1910*	John and Stella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 49 yo m2 veterinarian Johh W & 18 yo m1 wife Stella Downey.11
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Lillian "Lilly" Lochard before 20 January 1920.12
Census1920*	John and Lillian appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 59 yo veterinary surgeon Wesley J & 33 yo wife Lilly Downey. No children in the household.12
Census1930*	John and Lillian appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 65 yo veterinarian Wesley & 43 yo wife Lilla Downey. No children in the household.13
Occupation*	John was a veterinary surgeon before 3 June 1934.4
Death*	John died on 3 June 1934 at Madison State Hospital in Madison, Jefferson Co., Indiana, at age 73. Headstone confirms year only.4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo w/ m3 Lillie is available at Find A Grave.5

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Phoebe J. Downey^1,2,3

Father	William W. Downey4,3 b. 18 Jul 1827, d. 1893
Mother	Elizabeth Lewis4,3 b. 1831, d. 1895

Last Edited

22 Apr 2024

Birth*	Phoebe, daughter of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, was born in 1863 in Indiana, d/o Wm W & Eliza Downey per her headstone.1,3
Census1870	Phoebe appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 7 yo Phebe.3
Census1880	Phoebe appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 17 yo daughter Pheba I.2
Death*	Phoebe died in 1884.1
Burial*	She was buried at Allensville Cemetery in Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 24 February 2021 re FSTrees claims. FSTrees (Phoebe I. Downey (1863-1933), ID no. 9QPV-955) claims she died in 1933, married Henry Stillabower and that her middle initial is I, not J. I don't buy it. Her headstone at Find A Grave is pretty persuasive.1

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Ross Anderson Marsh^1,2,3

Last Edited

23 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Eliza Downey, daughter of Richard B. Downey and Sarah Dennis, on 13 August 1873 in Rising Sun, Dearborn Co., Indiana. Eliza is single in the '70, widowed in the '80.2,3
Death*	Ross died before 2 June 1880. Wife Eliza is widowed in the 1880 of this date.3
Estate-Will	Ross was mentioned in the will of Sarah Dennis, his mother-in-law, dated 20 June 1881 at Ohio Co., Indiana, as mother of Sarah's grandchild Ada Marsh.4

Child with Eliza Downey:

Adele P. "Ada" Marsh5,3 b. 6 Jun 1874, d. 31 Aug 1906

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Adele P. "Ada" Marsh^1,2

Father	Ross Anderson Marsh3,2 d. b 2 Jun 1880
Mother	Eliza Downey3,2 b. 25 Jan 1852, d. c 1880

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Adele, daughter of Ross Anderson Marsh and Eliza Downey, was born on 6 June 1874 in Indiana.4,2
Census1880	Adele appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 6 yo granddaugher Adah M. Marsh in the household of Sarah Dennis; as 61 yo widow Sarah Downey.2
Estate-Will	Adele was named an heir in the will of Sarah Dennis, her grandmother, dated 20 June 1881 at Ohio Co., Indiana, receiving five dollars.5
Marriage*	She married Albert L. Peasley on 7 March 1895 in Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ethel Naoma Peasley (c1895- ). In the 1900 census she's 4 yo with her parents in Indianapolis. In the 1910 she's 13 yo niece in the home of Smith & Ada Peasley. Smith is presumably one of her father Albert's brothers.1,6
Census1900*	Adele and Albert appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Indianapolis 12th Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 26 yo engineer Albert & 25 yo wife Ada Peasley. Their 4 yo daughter Naoma was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Adele died on 31 August 1906 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 32, of tuberculosis.4

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Electa Amanda Lance^1,2,3

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Electa was born on 9 November 1852 in Indiana. The 1880 census suggests ca. 1859.2,3
Marriage*	She married William Henry Downey, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, on 5 December 1878 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Esther (c1881- ), Harry G (c1884- ), Hattie (c1887- ), Etta A (c1889- ), Lethia A "Letta" Downey (c1901- ), and Luther J (c1906- ) Downey.1,4,3
Census1880*	Electa and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1880, as 24 yo farmer William H. & 21 yo wife Leeta A. Downey.3
Census1900	Electa and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Clinton Co., Ohio, at Port William PO, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 44 yo teamster William & 42 yo wife Amanda L Downey. Their children 8 yo Esther, 15 yo Harry, 12 yo Hattie, 10 yo Etta, 8 yo Letta and 3 yo Luther Downey were living with them.5
Census1910	Electa and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, enumerated circa 15 April 1910, as 54 yo coal company stable man William M & 52 yo wife Ella (or Elta) A Downey. Their children 25 yo Harry G, 20 yo Etta A, 18 yo Lethia A, and 13 yo Luther J Downey were listed as living with them.6
Marr-Divorce*	Electa was divorced from William Henry Downey from 15 April 1910 to 7 February 1913. William is shown divorced with wife's name Electa on his death certificate of 07 Feb 1913.7
Death*	Electa died on 30 January 1911 at age 58.2
Burial*	She was buried at Pleasant Cemetery in Pleasant, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Lois Mae Gates^1,2

Last Edited

18 Feb 2023

Birth*	Lois was born on 12 September 1898 in Rush Co., Indiana, d/o Byron Gates & Loura Cassidy.2
Marriage*	She married Earl Thomas Arbuckle, son of William E. Arbuckle and Euridyce "Dicie" Downey, on 31 October 1923 in Rush Co., Indiana. Lois is listed as Lois Corrie, though she's also noted as first marriage.2
Census1930*	Lois and Earl appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 37 yo auto salesman Earl & 32 yo wife Lois Arbuckle. Their daughter Betty J. was listed as living with them. If Col. Robert is indeed a son then where is he in this census? He'd only be 10 yo.3
Census1940	Lois and Earl appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 47 yo self-employed janitor Earl T & 42 yo wife Lois Arbuckle. Their children Robert Byron, Betty J. and James F. were listed as living with them.4
Census1950	Lois and Earl appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Addison, Shelby Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 April 1950, as 57 yo monuments & vaults consultant Eart T & 51 yo vault works manager Lois M Arbuckle. Their son James F. was listed as living with them.5
Death*	Lois died on 19 February 1966 at age 67.1
Burial*	She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Earl Thomas Arbuckle:

Betty J. Arbuckle3 b. c 1928, d. a 18 Aug 1964 James F. Arbuckle4 b. c 1933, d. a 18 Aug 1964

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Lillian E. Cross¹

Last Edited

11 Feb 2023

Birth*	Lillian was born on 9 October 1857 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., Illinois, d/o Abram D Cross & Martha M Jacoby. Lillian's middle name is alleged by FSTrees to be Estelle but I've seen no evidence of that.2,3
Marriage*	She married Omer L. Downey, son of Richard B. Downey and Sarah Dennis, on 7 October 1880 in Champaign Co., Illinois.4,1
Census1900*	Lillian and Omer appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago Ward 34, Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 46 yo promoter Omer L. & 40 yo wife Lilian E. Downey. Omer & Lillian are the 2nd family in dwelling of A. M. & Sophie E. Graham.5
Census1910	Lillian and Omer appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, as 55 yo 'iron pars agt' Omer & 46 yo Lillian Downey in the household of Annie Smale.6
Residence*	Lillian and Omer resided in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, in 1918. Omer & Lillian also show up in the City Directories database in St. Pete in 1914, 1916, 1920, and 1922.7
Census1920	Lillian and Omer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, enumerated 7 January 1920, as 67 yo Owen (Omer) L. & 58 yo wife Lillian E. Downey.8
Death*	Lillian died on 24 August 1926 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 68.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Royal Palm South Cemetery in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

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Harriet A. Conaway¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Harriet was born on 5 September 1856.2
Marriage*	She married George Bruce Downey, son of Richard B. Downey and Sarah Dennis, on 16 October 1875 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. FSTrees claims one other son, James C Downey (1887-1937) citing Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965 forJames Downey, son of Geo Downey & Harriet Coon. That James was a "colored" man. It doesn't add up that this is the same George.1,3
Census1880*	Harriet and George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 24 yo farmer George & 22 yo wife Harret Downey. Their children Clinton Adolphus and Florence A. were listed as living with them.4
Census1900	Harriet and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago Ward 34, Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 44 yo laborer Geo & 43 yo wife Harriett Downey. Their children Clinton Adolphus, Lillian Rhoda and Charles Pierce were listed as living with them. There's a second family at this address - Andrew & Christine Falkenberg with their two daughters, Agnus & Cigna.5
Death*	Harriet died on 2 December 1908 at age 52.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cedar Hedge Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana.2

Children with George Bruce Downey:

Clinton Adolphus Downey4 b. 21 Jan 1877, d. 1 Jul 1952 Florence A. Downey4 b. c 1879 Lillian Rhoda Downey5 b. Oct 1882 Charles Pierce Downey6,5 b. 19 Oct 1884, d. 3 Nov 1952

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Clinton Adolphus Downey^1,2

Father	George Bruce Downey3,2 b. 3 Feb 1856, d. 25 Mar 1935
Mother	Harriet A. Conaway2 b. 5 Sep 1856, d. 2 Dec 1908

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Clinton, son of George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, was born on 21 January 1877 in Indiana. The 1900 census says Jan 1876, his draft card says 21 Jan 1877.3,4
Census1880	Clinton appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, as 3 yo son Clinton A.2
Census1900	Clinton appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago Ward 34, Cook Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, as 24 yo son Clinton Downey.4
Census1910*	Clinton appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Chicago 33rd Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 5 May 1910, as 33 yo street car conductor Clinton A Downey. His 27 yo sister Lillian Downey and 25 yo brother Charles Downey were listed as living with him, as well as 4 yo nephew Norman Lathers (Latherow). Norman is son of Lillian & William Shade Latherow.5
Occupation*	Clinton was a conductor for Chicago Service Lines on 12 September 1918. He's still a conductor on his death certificate of 1952.4
Census1920	Clinton appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago 9th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 42 yo street car conductor Clinton A Downey. His brother Charles Downey & divorced sister Lillian Lathero were listed as living with him, as well as Lillian's son 14 yo nephew Norman Lathero.6
Marriage*	He married Agnes P. Kessler on 25 January 1923 in Cook Co., Illinois.7
Census1930*	Clinton and Agnes appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago 8th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 51 yo street car conductor Clinton & 47 yo wife Agnes Downey. Clint's 45 yo building contractor foreman brother Charles Downey was listed as living with them.8
Census1940	Clinton and Agnes appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago 8th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 8 April 1940, as 63 yo street railway conductor Clinton & 56 yo wife Agnes Downey. Clint's 54 yo salesman brother Charles Downey was listed as living with them.9
Death*	Clinton died on 1 July 1952 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 75.10
Burial*	He was buried at Cedar Park Cemetery in Calumet Park, Cook Co., Illinois. Clint's death certificate says he's buried here but as of 25 Feb 2021 there's no Find A Grave memorial for him.10

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Florence A. Downey¹

Father	George Bruce Downey1 b. 3 Feb 1856, d. 25 Mar 1935
Mother	Harriet A. Conaway1 b. 5 Sep 1856, d. 2 Dec 1908

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Florence, daughter of George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, was born circa 1879 in Indiana.1
Census1880	Florence appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, as 1 yo daughter Florence A.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 25 February 2021 re missing sources. I find no death or burial records for Florence. She's missing in the 1900 census when all her siblings are together. She'd be ca. 21 yo so may have already married. I suspect she died before then.

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Lillian Rhoda Downey^1,2

Father	George Bruce Downey2 b. 3 Feb 1856, d. 25 Mar 1935
Mother	Harriet A. Conaway2 b. 5 Sep 1856, d. 2 Dec 1908

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lillian, daughter of George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, was born in October 1882 in Indiana.2
Census1900	Lillian appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago Ward 34, Cook Co., Illinois in the household of her parents, George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, as 17 yo daughter Lillian Downey.2
Marriage*	She married William Shade Lathero on 6 November 1901 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Norman Charles Lathero (c1905-a1939). FSTrees claims one other child, Mary Lathero (1896-1898) but I find no evidence for her. FSTrees's death year for Norman is 1919 but that's clearly incorrect as his mother is living with him in both the 1930 & 1940 censuses.1,3
Marr-Divorce*	Lillian was divorced from William Shade Lathero before 5 May 1910.4
Census1910	Lillian appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Chicago 33rd Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 24 yo divorced sister Lillian Downey in the household of Clinton Adolphus Downey; as 33 yo street car conductor Clinton A Downey.4
Census1920	Lillian appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago 9th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 38 yo divorced sister Lillian Lathero in the household of Clinton Adolphus Downey; as 42 yo street car conductor Clinton A Downey.5
Census1930*	Lillian appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago 8th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 47 yo widow Lillian Lathero in the household of her son 24 yo Norman & wife 23 yo Pauline Lathero.6
Census1940	Lillian appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago 8th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 57 yo widowed mother Lillian Lathero in the household of her son 344 yo Norman & wife 33 yo Pauline Lathero.7

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Charles Pierce Downey^1,2

Father	George Bruce Downey3,2 b. 3 Feb 1856, d. 25 Mar 1935
Mother	Harriet A. Conaway3,2 b. 5 Sep 1856, d. 2 Dec 1908

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Charles, son of George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, was born on 19 October 1884 in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana.1,4,2
Census1900	Charles appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago Ward 34, Cook Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, George Bruce Downey and Harriet A. Conaway, as 15 yo son Chas Downey.2
Census1910	Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Chicago 33rd Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 25 yo painter brother Charles Downey in the household of Clinton Adolphus Downey; as 33 yo street car conductor Clinton A Downey.5
Census1920	Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago 9th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 36 yo married(!) brother & teaming foreman Charles Downey in the household of Clinton Adolphus Downey; as 42 yo street car conductor Clinton A Downey.6
Census1930	Charles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago 8th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 45 yo building contractor brother Charles Downey in the household of Clinton Adolphus Downey and Agnes P. Kessler; as 51 yo street car conductor Clinton & 47 yo wife Agnes Downey.7
Census1940	Charles appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago 8th Ward, Cook Co., Illinois, as 54 yo brother & salesman Charles Downey in the household of Clinton Adolphus Downey and Agnes P. Kessler; as 63 yo street railway conductor Clinton & 56 yo wife Agnes Downey.8
Occupation*	Charles was a painter in 1952 at Illinois.1
Death*	Charles died on 3 November 1952 in Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 68.1

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Robert Skillman¹

Father	Russell T. Skillman1 b. 19 Nov 1896, d. 14 Sep 1977
Mother	Mae Pearl Arbuckle1 b. Jan 1896, d. 4 May 1982

Last Edited

10 Jun 2018

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Maude Harvey Rambole¹

Last Edited

12 Oct 2022

Birth*	Maude was born on 3 August 1894 in Vermillion Co., Indiana, d/o Athias (Athens?) Rambole & Mary Addie Lewis. Surname unclear whether Rambold or Rambole.1
Marriage*	She married Cpl. Robert Irvin Hensley, son of James Henry Hensley and Anna McHenry, on 1 March 1915 in Vigo Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only children were James A (1915-1995), and Paul Irvin Hensley (1918-1937).2,1,3,4
Residence*	Maude and Robert resided at 1821 N. 24th St. in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, on 5 June 1917.5
Residence	Maude and Robert resided at 1521 4th Ave. in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, in 1918, as boarders. Robert was an engineer.6
Census1920*	Maude appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, as 24 yo widowed daughter Maude Hensley in the household of her mother 49 yo widow Mary Rambole in the dwelling of George W & Lizzie A Boswell. Her children 4.3 yo James A & 1.5 yo Paul I Hensley were listed as living with her, as grandchildren of Mary.7
Census1930	Maude appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, as 32 yo widowed daughter Maude Henning in the household of her mother 60 yo widow Mary Rambole. Her children 14 yo James & 11 yo Paul Hensley were listed as living with her, as grandchildren of Mary.8
Residence*	Maude resided at 608 N. Kimball in Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, in 1938, in a house, occupation was presser for Hicks Laundry & Dry Cleaning Inc. Maude consistently claimed she was a widow. Presumably she & Robert were divorced as he clearly remarried twice.9
Residence	Maude resided at 608 N. Kimball in Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, in 1945, in a house, occupation was still presser for Hicks Laundry & Dry Cleaning Inc.10

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Elizabeth Delphine Laturno^1,2,3

Last Edited

5 Mar 2023

Birth*	Elizabeth was born in 1892, d/o Nathan & J. Downing Van Osdol.3,2
Marriage*	She married Seaborn Elwood Vanosdol, son of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 2 June 1910 in Nishabotny Twp., Crawford Co., Iowa. My preliminary research suggests their children were Helen Frances (1912-1978, m. Reginald V Simeon 1931 in IA), Mary Elizabeth (1914-1978, m. Russell W Marr 1935 in IA), Leslie James (1917-1970, m. Margaret Hansen), and Stanley Eugene Vanosdol (1923-1982, m. Virginia C Sherburne 1965).3,4,5
Census1920*	Elizabeth and Seaborn appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Nishabotny Twp., Crawford Co., Iowa, as 44 yo picture salesman son-in-law E S & 27 yo wife (as daughter) Elizabeth VanOsdol in the household of Elizabeth's father 63 yo widower Joseph Laturno. Their children 7 yo Helen, 5 yo Mary, and 2.10 yo Leslie VanOsdol were listed as living with them, as grandchildren.6
Census1930	Elizabeth and Seaborn appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Manilla, Crawford Co., Iowa, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 54 yo pool hall manager S E & 38 yo wife Elizabeth Van Osdol. Their children 18 yo Helen, 15 yo Mary, 13 yo Leslie, and 6 yo Stanley Van Osdol were listed as living with them, as well as one lodger.7
Census1940	Elizabeth and Seaborn appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Manilla, Crawford Co., Iowa, enumerated 4 April 1940, as 62 yo Seaburn & 48 yo wife Elizabeth Van Osdol. Their children 23 yo Leslie and 16 yo Stanley Van Osdol were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Elizabeth died in 1972.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Manilla, Crawford Co., Iowa. Joint headstone photo w/ husband Seaborn is available at Find A Grave.2

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Catherine Suits¹

Father	Walter Suits1 b. c 1810, d. b 1886
Mother	Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams1 b. c 1817, d. a 3 Jun 1880

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Catherine, daughter of Walter Suits and Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams, was born on 1 January 1839 in Indiana. Her calculated birthdate is 28 Dec 1838 but the death certificate also gives this date.1,2
Census1840	Catherine is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Walter Suits, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., Indiana.3
Census1850	Catherine appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Walter Suits and Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams, as 9 yo Catherin Soots.4
Marriage*	She married Martin Van Buren Kittle on 8 February 1859 in Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Perry (1864- ), Elizabeth Belle "Lizzie" (1865-1934, m. James William Houze 1886), Walter Seymour (1868-1940, m. Maggie Belle Cushard 1890), Martin Wesley (1875-1949, m. Alice Beanie Deck Passons 1914), David Richard (1880-1936, m. Artie Dell Acra), and Ira Jacob Kittle (1887-1970, m. Lula Frances Acra). The 1900 census shows married 42 years with 8 born & 6 living. In 1910 it's 7 born & 5 living.5,2,6
Census1860	Catherine appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Walter Suits and Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams, as 19 yo Catherine Sules.7
Census1870*	Catherine and Martin appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 37 yo farmer Martin & 28 yo Catharine Kittle. Their children 5 yo Perry, 4 yo Lizzie, and 1 yo Walter Kittle were listed as living with them. Catherine's aunt Mary Ake and her family live next door. Her uncle James McAdams and family are at the top of the next census page.8
Census1880	Catherine and Martin appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 43 yo farmer Martin & 38 yo wife Catharine Kittle. Their children 16 yo Perry, 14 yo Lizzie, 12 yo Walter, and 5 yo Wesley were listed as living with them.9
Census1900	Catherine and Martin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Petersburg, Boone Co., Kentucky, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 64 yo farmer Martin & 60 yo wife Katharine Kettle. Their 10 yo son Ira Kettle was listed as living with them. Their children 35 yo daughter Lizzie Houze $ family, and 31 yo Walter Kittle & family are enumerated on the previous census page.10
Census1910	Catherine and Martin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Randolph Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 May 1910, as 73 yo farmer Martin & 71 yo wife Catharine Kittle. Their children 37 yo Wesley, and 20 yo Ira J Kittle were listed as living with them, as well as 6 yo grandson Herman Kittle.11
Death*	Catherine died on 5 March 1917 in Petersburg, Boone Co., Kentucky, at age 78, of cerebral hemorrhage. Informant was Dick Kittle, best guess being her son David R Kittle.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Petersburg Cemetery in Petersburg, Boone Co., Kentucky. Find A Grave provides portrait photo but no headstone.2

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Dr. Carroll Downey Houze Sr.^1,2

Father	Jordan Rudolph Houze5,4 b. 17 Oct 1859, d. 9 Jan 1921
Mother	Mary Ariel Downey3,4 b. 17 Dec 1865, d. 7 Dec 1947

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6 Apr 2021

Birth*	Carroll, son of Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, was born on 22 September 1898 in Indiana.1,4
Census1900	Carroll appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, as 1 yo son Carrol Houze.4
Census1910	Carroll appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, as 11 yo son Carroll D Houge.2
Occupation*	Carroll was a dentist from 1920 to 1972.6
Census1920	Jordan and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 60 yo merchant Joldan R. & 54 yo wife Arreal Houze.7
Marriage*	He married Sarah Elizabeth Alston on 1 September 1923 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were Dr. Richard Alston (1930-2014), and Dr. Carroll Downey Houze Jr. (1933-1991, res. Eau Gallie, FL in 1977).8,9
Census1930*	Carroll and Sarah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 31 yo dentist Carroll D & 31 yo wife Elizabet A Houze. Their 0.0 yo son Richard A Houze was listed as living with them, as well as Carroll's mother-in-law, sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and one servant.10
Census1940	Carroll and Sarah appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, enumerated 11 April 1940, as 41 yo dentist Carroll & 41 yo wife Elizabet Houze. Their children 10 yo Richard and 6 yo Carroll Houze Jr were listed as living with them, as well as Carroll's mother-in-law & brother-in-law.11
Death*	Carroll died on 10 November 1977 at Methodist Evangelical Hospital in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 79. The article in The Courier-Journal says 10 Nov 1977. It being the most current is the date I'm using. KY Vitals says 11 Nov, KY Deaths and Burials, which I haven't cited, says 12 Nov.6,12
Burial*	He was buried on 11 November 1977 at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky. There's no Find A Grave memorial as of 05 Apr 2021.9

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James Suter Ake^1,2

Father	John Henry Ake3,1 b. 20 Sep 1834, d. 1 Jan 1915
Mother	Mary Elizabeth McAdams3,1 b. Sep 1835

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	James, son of John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, was born on 20 January 1868 in Union Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana. Find A Grave & his death certificate say 23 Oct 1868, his marriage cert says 1866.4,1,5
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, as 2 yo James Ake.6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Elva Bookster on 31 October 1899 at Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Edward Nathaniel (1900-1978, m. Helen Catherine Schneider 1924 in OH), and Clayton William Ake (1904-1984). The 1900 census shows them married 0 years with 0 born.7,8
Census1900*	James and Elva appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hogan Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 32 yo railroad section hand James & 24 yoi wife Elvie Ake.9
Census1910	James and Elva appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Petersburg, Boone Co., Kentucky, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 44 yo farmer James S & 34 yo wife Elva Ake. Their sons 9 yo Nathan and 5 yo Clayton Ake were listed as living with them, as well as one farm laborer.10
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Amanda Baker on 10 January 1921 at Ohio Co., Indiana.1,11
Census1930*	James and Amanda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 67 yo steam railroad section hand James H & 70 yo wife Amanda Ake.12
Census1940*	James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 71 yo widower James Ake. James' sister 66 yo Heddie Clark and her husband John live next door below.13
Death*	James died on 25 May 1944 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 76, of chronic myocarditis. Find A Grave claims he died in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, but I'm going with his death certificate.4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Greendale Cemetery in Greendale, Dearborn Co., Indiana.4,5

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Amanda Baker¹

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24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Amanda was born on 28 November 1868 in Dearborn Co., Indiana, d/o William Baker & Emma Goodpastor.1
Marriage*	She married Fnu Bruner before 11 April 1914. Amanda's husband died this date. See the image for the IN Marriages source.1
Marriage*	She married James Suter Ake, son of John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, on 10 January 1921 in Ohio Co., Indiana.1,2
Census1930*	Amanda and James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 67 yo steam railroad section hand James H & 70 yo wife Amanda Ake.3

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Fnu Bruner¹

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24 Apr 2024

Marriage*

He married Amanda Baker before 11 April 1914. Amanda's husband died this date. See the image for the IN Marriages source.1

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Hettie Mary Ake¹

Father	John Henry Ake2,3 b. 20 Sep 1834, d. 1 Jan 1915
Mother	Mary Elizabeth McAdams2,3 b. Sep 1835

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Hettie, daughter of John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, was born circa 1869 in Indiana. Her death certificate claims 29 Aug 1873 but she's 1 yo in the 1870 census. Find A Grave says 1873 also, likely using the same source. Perhaps John & Mary had a daughter Hettie ca 1869 who died in infancy, then this Hettie in 1873. Her name is spelled Hattie in some sources but it's Hettie on her headstone.4,5,3,1
Census1870	Hettie appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, as 1 yo Hattie Ake.4
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to James Christopher Stoneking on 16 March 1891 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Etta Clara (1891-1973, m. Clarence Brenton), James Elinious Sr. (1894-1978, m. Mary Elizabeth Edna Harrison 1915), and Pearl M Stoneking (c1895-, m. Anthony Suit 1912, m. Cornelius Raymond Gray, m. Fnu Kittle).      Stoneking & Hettie presumably divorced sometime between c1895 (when their youngest daughter Pearl was born) and 1901 when he m2 Lucy Ann Baker.      James & Lucy's children were Thomas Raymond, Clyde William, Charles Edward, and Mildred Marie Stoneking Powell-Mehring.6,7,8
Census1900*	Hettie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 26 yo washerwoman Hettie M Stoneking. Her children 8 yo Etta, 5 yo James L, and 4 yo Pearl M Stoneking were listed as living with her. Hettie's future husband 27 yo widower John J Clark is a 2nd household in the same dwelling, along with his son John F Clark.9
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to John Jefferson Clark on 22 January 1901 at Dearborn Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Hazel C. (1901-1948, m1 George A Guard bef 1920 census, m2 Fnu Thompson), Jeanette (1905- , m. Raymond Lowe 1921 in IN), unnamed son (1908- , a twin, likely of Nellie), Nellie M (c1908- ), Phoebe E (1911- ), and Elberta J. Clark (1916-1996, m. Charles W Lowe 1932 in IN).10,11,12
Census1910*	Hettie and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, at 331 St. Clair Street, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 38 yo on street laborer John J & 36 yo home laundress wife Hettie Clarke. Their children 15 yo John Jr, 8 yo Hazel, 5 yo Jeanette, and 1.10 yo Nellie Clarke were listed as living with them, as well as step-children from Hettie's first marriage 18 yo Etta, 15 yo James, and 14 yo Pearl Stoneking.13
Census1920	Hettie and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, at 443 Canal Road, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 47 yo public building janitor John J & 46 yo wife Hattie Clark. Their children 15 yo Anna J, 11 yo Nellie M, 9 yo Phoebe E, and 3 yo Elberta J Clark were listed as living with them, as well as 18 yo daughter Hazel C Guard, her 22 yo saw factory clerk husband (as son-in-law) George O Guard, and their children 3 yo Orville U, and 1.3 yo Iona Guard.14
Census1930	Hettie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, at 443 Canal Street, enumerated 21 April 1930, as 56 yo married Hettie Clark. Her 13 yo daughter Elberta J Clark was listed as living with her. Hettie's divorced 28 yo daughter Hazel Guard and her two children live next door above.15
Census1940	Hettie and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 67 yo John & 66 yo wife Heddy Clark. Hettie's brother 71 yo widower James Ake lives next door above.16
Death	Hettie Mary Ake was the informant on her brother James Suter Ake's death certificate on 25 May 1944. She's listed as Mrs. John Clark of Lawrenceburg; of chronic myocarditis.17,18
Death*	Hettie died on 17 October 1958 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Ripley Co., Indiana, of cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertensive heart disease. Find A Grave claims 20 Oct but the death certificate confirms that was the burial date.1,5
Burial*	She was buried on 20 October 1958 at Greendale Cemetery in Greendale, Dearborn Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1,5

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John Jefferson Clark^1,2

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24 Apr 2024

Birth*	John was born on 29 October 1872.3,4
Marriage*	He married Hettie Mary Ake, daughter of John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, on 22 January 1901 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Hazel C. (1901-1948, m1 George A Guard bef 1920 census, m2 Fnu Thompson), Jeanette (1905- , m. Raymond Lowe 1921 in IN), unnamed son (1908- , a twin, likely of Nellie), Nellie M (c1908- ), Phoebe E (1911- ), and Elberta J. Clark (1916-1996, m. Charles W Lowe 1932 in IN).5,6,3
Census1910*	John and Hettie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, at 331 St. Clair Street, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 38 yo on street laborer John J & 36 yo home laundress wife Hettie Clarke. Their children 15 yo John Jr, 8 yo Hazel, 5 yo Jeanette, and 1.10 yo Nellie Clarke were listed as living with them, as well as step-children from Hettie's first marriage 18 yo Etta, 15 yo James, and 14 yo Pearl Stoneking.7
Census1920	John and Hettie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, at 443 Canal Road, enumerated 12 January 1920, as 47 yo public building janitor John J & 46 yo wife Hattie Clark. Their children 15 yo Anna J, 11 yo Nellie M, 9 yo Phoebe E, and 3 yo Elberta J Clark were listed as living with them, as well as 18 yo daughter Hazel C Guard, her 22 yo saw factory clerk husband (as son-in-law) George O Guard, and their children 3 yo Orville U, and 1.3 yo Iona Guard.8
Census1940	John and Hettie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 April 1940, as 67 yo John & 66 yo wife Heddy Clark. Hettie's brother 71 yo widower James Ake lives next door above.9
Death*	John died on 26 April 1954 at age 81.4
Burial*	He was buried at Greendale Cemetery in Greendale, Dearborn Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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William Henry Ake¹

Father	John Henry Ake2,1 b. 20 Sep 1834, d. 1 Jan 1915
Mother	Mary Elizabeth McAdams2,1 b. Sep 1835

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24 Apr 2024

Birth*	William, son of John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, was born between 1858 and 1859 in Ohio Co., Indiana. Find A Grave claims 09 Oct 1861 and the 1900 census shows Sept 1861, but he's 1 yo in the 1860 census. The only way 1861 works is if his parents had a son William in 1858-1859 who died in infancy, then had another son William in 1861.3,4
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Caesar Creek Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, as 1 yo William Ake.3
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, as 7 yo William Ake.5
Marriage*	He married Lucetta Baker on 27 October 1881 in Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Baby Ake (1883-1883), William Holman (1890-1934, m. Roxie Mabel Sanders 1911), and Edward Ake (1895-1895). This list works with the 3 born and 1 living of the censuses.      Lucetta m2 William Thomas Sanders (1869-1950) in 1931 according to Find A Grave.6,7,4
Census1900*	William and Lucetta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 38 yo carpenter Henry & 38 yo wife Lucetta Akes. Their 11 yo son William H Akes was listed as living with them.8
Death*	William died on 29 October 1908 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, of typhoid pneumonia.9,4
Burial*	He was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio. Portrait photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Lucetta Baker¹

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24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Lucetta was born on 7 November 1861 in Aurora, Ohio Co., Ohio, d/o William Edgar Baker & Jane Allen Clark.2
Marriage*	She married William Henry Ake, son of John Henry Ake and Mary Elizabeth McAdams, on 27 October 1881 in Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Baby Ake (1883-1883), William Holman (1890-1934, m. Roxie Mabel Sanders 1911), and Edward Ake (1895-1895). This list works with the 3 born and 1 living of the censuses.      Lucetta m2 William Thomas Sanders (1869-1950) in 1931 according to Find A Grave.1,3,4
Census1900*	Lucetta and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 38 yo carpenter Henry & 38 yo wife Lucetta Akes. Their 11 yo son William H Akes was listed as living with them.5
Census1910*	Lucetta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 49 yo widow Luetta Ake. Her 20 yo son William H Ake was listed as living with her, as well as two nephews, 19 yo H Ferdinand Rentz and 11 yo Lewis W Rentz, relationship currently unknown.6
Residence*	Lucetta resided at 764 McMakin Ave. in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, in 1912. Son William H is at the same address.7
Census1920	Lucetta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, as 58 yo widowed mother Luetta Ake in the household of her 30 yo son William H Ake and family.8
Census1930	Lucetta appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, as 69 yo widowed mother Luetta Ake in the household of her 40 yo radiator manufacturing company foreman William H Ake & his family.9
Death*	Lucetta died on 5 November 1935 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 73.2
Burial*	She was buried at River View Cemetery in Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana. Portrait photo available at Find A Grave.2

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John Louis Teats¹

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9 Apr 2023

Birth*	John was born on 5 October 1853 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, s/o George W. & Evaline Schenck Teats.2,3
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Isabelle Downey, daughter of Thomas Hill Downey and Margaret Atkinson, on 22 March 1876 at Switzerland Co., Indiana. John's m1 was to Amanda Jane "Jennie" Lewis, d/o Jeptha T. Teats and Frances M. Whann. This was Jennie's m2, her first husband being Oscar Hudson Webb.4,1,5,3
Census1880*	John and Isabelle appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated June 1880, as 25 yo cabinetmaker Louis & 24 yo wife Belle Teats.6
Census1900*	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 45 yo widower Lewis J. Teats. Their children Forrest Clifford and Jesse Julius were listed as living with them. His sons Forrest & Jesse were living with him as well as Forrest's wife Mary A., and son Frank L.7
Census1910	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 56 yo widowed father John L Teats in the household of Forrest Clifford Teats and Mary Ann Rosenberger; as 31 yo grocery clerk Forest & 30 yo wife Mary Teats.8
Occupation*	John was a cabinetmaker.2
Census1920	John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 65 yo widowed confectionery laborer father John L Teats in the household of Forrest Clifford Teats and Mary Ann Rosenberger; as 41 yo retail confections merchant Forrest & 39 yo wife Mary Teats.9
Census1930	John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 550 Main St., Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 76 yo widower confectionery assistant father John L Teats in the household of Forrest Clifford Teats and Mary Ann Rosenberger; as 51 yo confectionery proprietor Forrest C & 49 yo wife Mary A Teats.10
Death*	John died on 24 January 1938 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 84, of angina pectoris.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana.3

Children with Isabelle Downey:

Forrest Clifford Teats11 b. 8 Aug 1878, d. 11 Jun 1953 Jesse Julius Teats12 b. 18 Sep 1881

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Forrest Clifford Teats^1,2

Father	John Louis Teats3 b. 5 Oct 1853, d. 24 Jan 1938
Mother	Isabelle Downey3 b. c 1856

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9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Forrest, son of John Louis Teats and Isabelle Downey, was born on 8 August 1878 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana.2,4
Census1880	John and Isabelle appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated June 1880, as 25 yo cabinetmaker Louis & 24 yo wife Belle Teats.5
Marriage*	He married Mary Ann Rosenberger in 1898. My preliminary research suggests their children were Louis Frank (1899-1979) and Thomas Downey Teats (1901-1967).2
Census1900	Forrest appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Louis Teats, as 21 yo son Forrest C.6
Census1910*	Forrest and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 31 yo grocery clerk Forest & 30 yo wife Mary Teats. Their sons 11 yo Lewis & 8 yo Tom D were listed as living with them, as well as Forrest's 56 yo father John and 29 yo brother Jesse Teats.7
Census1920	Forrest and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 January 1920, as 41 yo retail confections merchant Forrest & 39 yo wife Mary Teats. Their children 20 yo Louis and 18 yo Tom Teats were listed as living with them, as well as Forrest's 65 yo widowed father John L Teats.8
Census1930	Forrest and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at 550 Main St., enumerated 11 April 1930, as 51 yo confectionery proprietor Forrest C & 49 yo wife Mary A Teats. Forrest's 76 yo widower confectionery assistant father John L Teats was listed as living with them.9
Death	Forrest Clifford Teats was the informant onJohn Louis Teats's death certificate on 24 January 1938; of angina pectoris.10,11
Occupation*	Forrest was a cabinetmaker in a furniture factory. He's not a cabinetmaker in any of the 1910-1940 censuses so, unless his death certificate is wrong he must have become a cabinetmaker sometime after the 1940.12
Census1940	Forrest and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at 406 Market St., enumerated 18 April 1940, as 61 yo public school janitor Forrest & 59 yo wife Mary Ann Teats.13
Death*	Forrest died on 11 June 1953 at his home on Market St. in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 74, of coronary occlusion. Find A Grave inexplicably claims his death was Sep 1953 in Madison, Jefferson County. I've gone with his death certificate.12,2
Burial*	He was buried on 13 June 1953 at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3,2

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Jesse Julius Teats^1,2

Father	John Louis Teats3 b. 5 Oct 1853, d. 24 Jan 1938
Mother	Isabelle Downey4 b. c 1856

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8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Jesse, son of John Louis Teats and Isabelle Downey, was born on 18 September 1881 in Indiana.3,4
Census1900	Jesse appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Louis Teats, as 18 yo son Jesse J.4
Census1910	Jesse appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 29 yo (indexed 21 yo) brother Jesse Teats in the household of Forrest Clifford Teats and Mary Ann Rosenberger; as 31 yo grocery clerk Forest & 30 yo wife Mary Teats.5
Marriage*	He married Blanche Franks on 29 April 1914 in Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky. License dated same.6,7
Residence	Jesse resided in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, on 12 September 1918. His occupation was milling machine operator.1
Census1920*	Jesse and Blanche appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, at 428 W. Allegan St., enumerated 6 January 1920, as lodgers 38 yo machinist Jesse & 29 yo dress fitter Blanche Teats.8
Census1930	Jesse and Blanche appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at Ballagh Apartments, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 48 yo theater musician Jesse J & 39 yo wife Blanche Teats.9
Marr-Divorce*	Jesse was divorced from Blanche Franks at Wayne Co., Michigan, on 29 June 1932. Cause was non-support.10
Residence*	Jesse resided in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, in 1942.2

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Mary Ann Rosenberger¹

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9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary was born on 13 July 1880 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, d/o Francis & Mary Anna Lavenberg Rosenberger.2
Marriage*	She married Forrest Clifford Teats, son of John Louis Teats and Isabelle Downey, in 1898. My preliminary research suggests their children were Louis Frank (1899-1979) and Thomas Downey Teats (1901-1967).1
Census1900	Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 19 yo daughter-in-law Mary A Teats in the household of John Louis Teats; as 45 yo widower Lewis J. Teats.3
Census1910*	Mary and Forrest appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 31 yo grocery clerk Forest & 30 yo wife Mary Teats. Their sons 11 yo Lewis & 8 yo Tom D were listed as living with them, as well as Forrest's 56 yo father John and 29 yo brother Jesse Teats.4
Census1920	Mary and Forrest appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 January 1920, as 41 yo retail confections merchant Forrest & 39 yo wife Mary Teats. Their children 20 yo Louis and 18 yo Tom Teats were listed as living with them, as well as Forrest's 65 yo widowed father John L Teats.5
Census1930	Mary and Forrest appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at 550 Main St., enumerated 11 April 1930, as 51 yo confectionery proprietor Forrest C & 49 yo wife Mary A Teats. Forrest's 76 yo widower confectionery assistant father John L Teats was listed as living with them.6
Census1940	Mary and Forrest appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at 406 Market St., enumerated 18 April 1940, as 61 yo public school janitor Forrest & 59 yo wife Mary Ann Teats.7
Death*	Mary died on 30 June 1960 in Madison Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana, at age 79.2
Burial*	She was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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