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Hugh M. Dibble¹

Last Edited

14 Jul 2022

Birth*	Hugh was born on 24 February 1850 in Indiana, s/o George Dibble & Mary A Craig, brother to Rufus.2,3
Marriage*	He married Emily J. "Emma" Downey, daughter of Amos Downey and Matilda Jane Beach, between 1884 and 1885. Married 15 years with zero and zero in the 1900 census. FSTrees (Emma Emily Downey (1850-1927), ID no. LZJ1-5W9) claims 24 Dec 1885 without source citation.3,1
Census1900*	Hugh and Emily appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Posey Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 50 yo farmer Hugh & 50 yo wife Emly J Dibble.3
Census1910	Hugh and Emily appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Posey Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 60 yo farmer Hugh & 60 yo wife Emily Dibble.4
Census1920	Hugh and Emily appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Posey Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 1 January 1920, as 69 yo farmer Hugh & 69 yo wife Emma Dibble. None of the census pages within five either side have an enumeration date.5
Census1930*	Hugh appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Patriot, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 80 yo widower Hugh Dibble. His 69 yo widowed sister Mary A Powell was living with him.6
Death*	Hugh died on 1 May 1930 in Patriot, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 80.2
Burial*	He was buried at Rising Sun New Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo w/ Emma is available at Find A Grave.2

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Samuel Bear¹

Last Edited

24 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Rachel Downey, daughter of Richard B. Downey and Phebe Mulford, on 6 June 1837 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.1

Census1840*

Samuel appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., Indiana, with a household listed as 00001-2001 as 20-29 yo Samuel Bear. His wife Rachel and daughters Lacy & Fnu are likely the three females listed with him. Familiar names on the same census page include, from the top, John Downey Jr (11001-10001), Geo I Downey (10101-00001, should know this man but I don't), and James Downey (10001-1101.)2

Children with Rachel Downey:

Lacy Bear2 b. bt 1837 - 1838 Fnu Bear2 b. b 1841, d. b 30 Oct 1850 William Bear3 b. 10 Mar 1842, d. 7 Feb 1916 Lydia Bear3 b. bt 1843 - 1844

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Frederick Keiser¹

Last Edited

11 Jun 2023

Birth*	Frederick was born on 2 October 1839 in Elmstein, Pfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany, s/o John Keiser.2,3,4
Immigration*	Frederick immigrated to the United States in 1841, from Germany.5
Marriage*	He married Delilah Heistand, daughter of Methuselah Heistand and Nancy Weatherholt, on 27 February 1870 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Laura Mae (1873-1910, m. Archibald Brownlee 1897), Ervin Carrington (1875-1955, m1 Mae Crego 1900, m2 Ivah May Annis Frick 1921), Frederick Ellsworth (1877-1949, m. Ida Belle Van Arsdale 1899), Clara Emma (1882-1942, m. Howard Lamb), Ivo David (1884-1886), Mary Maude (1888-1964, m. August Dominicus Blume) and Jessie Pearl Keiser (1890-1971, m1 Clarence Clement Chandonia 1908, m2 Presley H Anderson 1912, prob. m3 Fnu Williams as that is her surname in her Find A Grave memorial).      The 1910 census shows 9 born with 6 living.6,3,1
Census1870*	Frederick and Delilah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, enumerated 27 July 1870, as 32 yo farmer Fredrick & 24 yo Delila Kiser. One farm worker was living with them.7
Census1880	Frederick and Delilah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Greensburg, Knox Co., Missouri, enumerated 7 June 1880, as 40 yo farmer Fred & 34 yo Delila Kiser. Their children 7 yo Laura M, 4 yo Irwin C and 3 yo Fred E Kiser were listed as living with them.8
Census1900	Frederick and Delilah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, enumerated 21 June 1900, as 60 yo day laborer Frederick & 54 yo Delilah Kiser. Their children 24 yo Ervin Kiser, 22 yo rubber boot maker Frederick and his 23 yo wife Ida Kiser, 18 yo daughter Clara Lamb and her 27 yo carpenter husband Howard Lamb, 12 yo Maud Kiser and 9 yo Jessie E Kiser were listed as living with them.9
Census1910	Frederick and Delilah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 70 yo boot factory laborer Fred & 64 yo Delila Kizer. One boarder was listed as living with them.5
Census1920	Frederick and Delilah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, as 80 yo father-in-law Fredrich & 73 yo mother-in-law Delilah Kiser in the household of their 28 yo son-in-law Persley & 29 yo daughter Jessie Anderson.10
Death*	Frederick died on 25 February 1922 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82, of senile dementia. Son Fred was informant on his death certificate.11,4
Burial*	He was buried on 28 February 1922 at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.3,4

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Henry A. Sedam¹

Last Edited

24 Oct 2022

Birth*	Henry was born between 1815 and 1816 in Ohio.2
Marriage*	He married Rachel Downey, daughter of Richard B. Downey and Phebe Mulford, on 18 May 1848 in Ohio Co., Indiana. Another daughter is alleged by FSTrees, Isabel Sedam (1859-1859). There is a Find A Grave memorial for person of this name and dates (no. 47957740), buried at New Liberty Cemetery, Switzerland County. FSTrees also claims she's the d/o Henry Nicholas Sedam and Rachel Barkis, so go figure. Henry's m1 of 1838 was to Elizabeth Gibson by whom he had at least one daughter, Florinda.1,3,4
Census1850*	Henry and Rachel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 30 October 1850, as 34 yo farmer Henry & 28 yo Rachel Sedam. Their children Lacy, William, Lydia, Florinda G. "Flora" and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.2
Census1860	Henry and Rachel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 19 June 1860, as 44 yo farmer Henry A & 36 yo housewife Rachel Sedam. Their children William, Lydia, Elizabeth, Samuel, Sarah and James E. were listed as living with them.5
Census1870	Henry and Rachel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 11 July 1870, as 54 yo farmer Henry A & 48 yo Rachel Sedam. Their children Sarah, James E. and Arnel were listed as living with them.6
Census1880	Henry and Rachel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Orange Twp., Rush Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 65 yo farmer Henry & 55 yo wife Rachel Sedam. Their children Sarah, James E. and Arnel were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.7
Estate-Will*	Henry A. Sedam left a will dated 10 December 1882 at Ripley Co., Indiana, naming his wife Rachel as executrix and sole heir 'for her own absolute use and benefit'.8
Death*	Henry died from 10 December 1882 to 6 January 1883.8
Estate-Probate*	Henry's will was proved at Ripley Co., Indiana, on 6 January 1883.8

Child with an unknown spouse:

Florinda G. "Flora" Sedam9,2 b. Sep 1840, d. 12 Oct 1908

Children with Rachel Downey:

Elizabeth Sedam2 b. bt 1848 - 1849 Samuel Sedam5 b. bt 1852 - 1853 Sarah Sedam10,5 b. 20 Sep 1856, d. 13 Sep 1931 James E. Sedam11,12,5 b. Jan 1860 Arnel Sedam6 b. bt 1860 - 1861, d. 15 May 1911

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Lacy Bear¹

Father	Samuel Bear1
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

30 Jul 2020

Birth*	Lacy, daughter of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, was born between 1837 and 1838 in Indiana.2,1
Census1840	Lacy is probably one of the two females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Bear, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., Indiana.1
Census1850	Lacy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 12 yo Lacy Bear.2

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Fnu Bear¹

Father	Samuel Bear1
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

29 Jul 2020

Birth*	Fnu, daughter of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, was born before 1841.1
Census1840	Fnu is probably one of the two females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Bear, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., Indiana.1
Death*	Fnu died before 30 October 1850. Date based on fact Fnu is missing in the 1850 census and would have been less than 15 yo.2

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William Bear¹

Father	Samuel Bear1
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	William, son of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, was born on 10 March 1842 in Indiana.2,1
Census1850	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 8 yo William Bear.1
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 18 yo farmer William Bear.3
Milit-Service*	William Bear served as a Private with Co. B, 68th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War from 8 August 1862 to 20 June 1865.4
Census1870*	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana, as 28 yo farm laborer William Bare in the household of Robert M & Ellen Hays.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Emeline A. "Emma" Tevis on 28 August 1871 at Rush Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Samuel T Bear (1872-1942, m. Maggie B Lnu (1872-1949)), Edgar Bear ( -1874), and Milley W Bear (1875-1875). License dated 26 August.6,2
Census1880*	William and Emeline appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 26 June 1880, as 38 yo farmer Wm & 31 yo wife Emma A Bear. Their 8 yo son Samuel T Bear waslisted as living with them.7
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Center Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, as 58 yo widowed boarder William Bear in the household of William G & Bertha B Tilton.8
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Elizabeth Mae Utterback on 26 September 1900 at Boone Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Emiline Marie Bear (1903- , m. Merritt Avery Gault 1923). Mae had previously married Daniel Brandenburg and had at least one son, Thomas, who m. Effie M Ortwein in 1917.9,10,11,2
Census1910*	William and Elizabeth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 30 April 1910, as 68 yo m2 farmer William & 40 yo m2 wife Mae Bear. Their 15 yo step-son William Brandenburg and 7 yo daughter Marie Bear were listed as living with them.12
Death*	William died on 7 February 1916 in Clay Twp., Indiana, at age 73.13,2
Burial*	He was buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo and photo of five adjacent stones is available at Find A Grave. William's headstone inscription reads in part, Co. B 68, Regt. Ind. Inft.2

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Lydia Bear¹

Father	Samuel Bear1
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Lydia, daughter of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, was born between 1843 and 1844 in Indiana.1
Census1850	Lydia appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 6 yo Lydia Bear.1
Census1860	Lydia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 16 yo housewifery (her occupation) Lydia Bear.2
Census1870*	Lydia and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 23 July 1870, as 32 yo cabinetmaker William & 25 yo Lydia Mead. Their 1 yo son Williar R Mead was listed as living with them, as well as one cabinetmaker apprentice.3
Census1880	Lydia and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 42 yo painter William W & 35 yo wife Lydia Mead. Their children 12 yo William, 9 yo Charles, 5 yo James and 5 yo Cassie Mead were listed as living with them.4
Marriage*	She married William Wallace Mead on 15 October 1886. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Russell "Billy" Mead Sr (1869-1959), Charles Mulford Mead (1872-1957, m. Ida J Lnu bef 1901, m. Anna Bertha Reis 1908), James Casablanca Mead (1874-1959, m. Minnie Spearing 1910), Catherine Leonora "Cassie" Mead (1874-1906, m. Oscar F Latshaw 1893), Enoch Allured "Lew" Mead (1880-1959), Arnold Mead (1883-1952, m1 Ona J Procter 1908, m2 Lillian Harmon). One other child is alleged by FSTrees, Fnu Mead ( -1868).      I've not found a marriage record for this couple but they are referenced in four of their childrens' marriage records. All four are cited here. After Lydia's death William m2 Sarah Moore Mead on 03 Sep 1888.5,6,7,8,9

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Florinda G. "Flora" Sedam^1,2

Father

Henry A. Sedam3,1 b. bt 1815 - 1816, d. fr 10 Dec 1882 - 6 Jan 1883

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Florinda, daughter of Henry A. Sedam, was born in September 1840 in Indiana. Her marriage record gives her name as Flora G.2,4,1
Census1850	Florinda appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 10 yo Florinda Sedam.1
Census1860*	Florinda appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Coopersville, Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 20 yo school teacher Farinda Cedam in the household of 32 yo merchant D W & 30 yo Margaret Sisson and family.5
Census1870	Florinda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, as 29 yo milliner Flora C Sedam in the household of 47 yo sawmiller William & 42 yo Mary Thompson & family.6
Residence*	Florinda resided at 311 E. Washington in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, in 1882. She was still in Indianapolis in the 1884 & 1885 City Directories.7
Marriage*	She married Erastus VanEaton on 29 May 1897 in Hamilton Co., Indiana. The 1900 census shows them married 20 years rather than 2. Multiple records confirm the 1897 date. Zero born & zero living in 1900.8,9
Census1900*	Florinda and Erastus appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 72 yo carpenter Erastus & 59 yo wife Florinda Vaneaton.9
Death*	Florinda died on 12 October 1908 in Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 68.2
Burial*	She was buried at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana. Short bio but no headstone photo at Find A Grave.2

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Elizabeth Sedam¹

Father	Henry A. Sedam1 b. bt 1815 - 1816, d. fr 10 Dec 1882 - 6 Jan 1883
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

29 Jul 2020

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, was born between 1848 and 1849 in Indiana.1
Census1850	Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 1 yo Elizabeth Sedam.1
Census1860	Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 11 yo Elizabeth Sedam.2

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Samuel Sedam¹

Father	Henry A. Sedam1 b. bt 1815 - 1816, d. fr 10 Dec 1882 - 6 Jan 1883
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

29 Jul 2020

Birth*	Samuel, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, was born between 1852 and 1853 in Indiana.1
Census1860	Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 7 yo Samuel Sedam.1

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Sarah Sedam¹

Father	Henry A. Sedam2,1 b. bt 1815 - 1816, d. fr 10 Dec 1882 - 6 Jan 1883
Mother	Rachel Downey2,1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

5 Mar 2023

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, was born on 20 September 1856 in Indiana.3,4,1
Census1860	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 3 yo Sarah Sedam.1
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 13 yo Sarah Sedam.5
Census1880	Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Orange Twp., Rush Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 23 yo daughter Sarah Sedam.6
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Morgan H. Tinder on 25 December 1890 at Hamilton Co., Indiana. In the 1900 census they show married 9 years with 3 born and 1 living.7,8
Census1900*	Sarah and Morgan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 62 yo day laborer Morgan H & 43 yo wife Sarah Tinder. Their 3 yo daughter Hester E Tinder was listed as living with them.8
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Daniel W. Ross on 27 August 1907 at Hamilton Co., Indiana.9
Census1910*	Sarah and Daniel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Middleton, Henry Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 65 yo odd job laborer Daniel W & 52 yo wife Sarah Ross. Sarah's 12 yo daughter Hester Tinder was listed as living with them as daughter-in-law.10
Marr-Divorce*	Sarah was divorced from Daniel W. Ross before 16 January 1920.11
Census1920*	Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 January 1920, as 62 yo divorced rubber factory laborer Sarah Ross. Her 22 yo daughter Hester Tinder was listed as living with her. Hester was also a rubber factory laborer.11
Census1930	Sarah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Jonesboro, Grant Co., Indiana, as 72 yo widowed mother-in-law Sarah Ross in the household of her daughter 32 yo Hester & husband 30 yo Russell E Smith & family.12
Death*	Sarah died on 13 September 1931 in Jonesboro, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 74, of heart disease.13,4
Burial*	She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Gas City, Grant Co., Indiana.4

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James E. Sedam^1,2

Father	Henry A. Sedam3,4,2 b. bt 1815 - 1816, d. fr 10 Dec 1882 - 6 Jan 1883
Mother	Rachel Downey3,4,2 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	James, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, was born in January 1860 in Indiana.5
Census1860	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 1 yo James Sedam.2
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 11 yo James Sedam.6
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Orange Twp., Rush Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 21 yo son James Sedam.7
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Sarah C. Sullivan on 20 September 1883 at Zionsville, Hamilton Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Cora Bell Sedam (c1887-1918, m. Elam Reeves 1903.) In fact this appears to have been James' only child by any wife.8
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Millie Waters on 13 October 1891 at Marion Co., Indiana.9
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Matilda J. Wilson on 22 October 1895 at Boone Co., Indiana, date based on married 4 years in the 1900 census. One born with zero living in 1900.10,5
Census1900*	James and Matilda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Hancock Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 40 yo farmer James & 50 yo wife Matilda J Sedam. James' 12 yo daughter Cora B Sedam, from his m1 to Sarah Sullivan, was listed as living with them.5
Census1910	James and Matilda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 53 yo stock trader James & 60 yo wife Matilda J Sedam.11
Census1920	James and Matilda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Hancock Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 69 yo James E & 71 yo wife Matilda Sedam. Others in the home were 11 yo granddaughter Bertha Reeves and 6 yo nephew William Ray.1
Marriage*	His fourth marriage was to Clara B. Ash on 7 August 1922 at Jefferson Co., Indiana. Clara had previously married Thomas J Stockdale on 19 Jul 1895 in Switzerland County.12,13
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 2 August 2020 re possible death record. There's a death certificate at Ancestry's Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 which may be this James. It's indexed as James Sidam, died 18 Dec 1932 in Madison County Infirmary. No informant listed. Buried at County Infirmary Cemetery. Find A Grave lists 85 burials there, but not his.14

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Arnel Sedam¹

Father	Henry A. Sedam1 b. bt 1815 - 1816, d. fr 10 Dec 1882 - 6 Jan 1883
Mother	Rachel Downey1 b. bt 1822 - 1827, d. b 5 Jun 1900

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Arnel, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, was born between 1860 and 1861 in Indiana. His name frequently written as Arnold in the records.1
Census1870	Arnel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 9 yo Arnold Sedam.1
Census1880	Arnel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Orange Twp., Rush Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, as 18 yo Arnold Sedam.2
Marriage*	He married Blanche Adell Berry on 28 December 1881 in Boone Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ira Sedam (c1881-a1899), Gertrude Sedam (c1883-a1909, m. Wm H Brown, daus Mamie & Norma Brown), Byron Arnel Sedam (1892-1960, m1 Nellie Alice Buchanan, m2 Rebecca Lola Ricks), Winnifred Blanche Sedam (c1895-a1919, m. James H Blake 1914 in Los Angeles), Wilma Sedam (c1898-b1910), Lula M Sedam (c1902-a1919, m1 Fnu German, m2 Fred Reed 1926 in San Joaquin, CA), Marie Isabel Sedam (c1906-a1919), and Fnu Sedam (a1880-b1901, ref 1900 census).      There's a second marriage record for Arnel & Blanche in "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992", dated 12 Sep 1890. It suggest they perhaps divorced then remarried. Married 19 years with 6 born & 5 living in the 1900 census.3,4,5
Census1900*	Arnel and Blanche appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 38 yo farmer Arnal & 34 yo wife Blanch Sedam. Their children 17 yo Ira, 15 yo Gertrude, 7 yo Byron, 3 yo Minnie, and 1 yo Wilma Sedam were listed as living with them.5
Census1910	Arnel and Blanche appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California, enumerated 29 April 1910, as 47 yo railroad (unreadable) worker Arnel & 43 yo wife Blanche A Sedam. Their children 17 yo Byron, 13 yo Winafred, 7 yo Lula, and 3 yo Marie Sedam were listed as living with them, as well as 25 yo daughter Gertrude Brown, her 37 yo husband William N Brown, and their children 2 yo Mamie and 1.5 yo Norma Brown.6
Death*	Arnel died on 15 May 1911 at his home in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California. He was shot and killed by his son-in-law William N Brown as Arnel was attempting to murder his wife and daughter, Brown's wife, with a hatchet. Sedam had suffered a head injury six months earlier on the job. An inquest jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide by Brown.7,8

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Emeline A. "Emma" Tevis¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Emeline was born on 18 January 1848, d/o Thomas Tevis & Mirza Day.2
Marriage*	She married William Bear, son of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, on 28 August 1871 in Rush Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Samuel T Bear (1872-1942, m. Maggie B Lnu (1872-1949)), Edgar Bear ( -1874), and Milley W Bear (1875-1875). License dated 26 August.3,1
Census1880*	Emeline and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 26 June 1880, as 38 yo farmer Wm & 31 yo wife Emma A Bear. Their 8 yo son Samuel T Bear waslisted as living with them.4
Death*	Emeline died on 26 February 1898 at age 50.1
Burial*	She was buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo and photo of five adjacent stones is available at Find A Grave.2

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Elizabeth Mae Utterback¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth was born in 1869.2
Marriage*	She married William Bear, son of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, on 26 September 1900 in Boone Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Emiline Marie Bear (1903- , m. Merritt Avery Gault 1923). Mae had previously married Daniel Brandenburg and had at least one son, Thomas, who m. Effie M Ortwein in 1917.3,4,5,1
Census1910*	Elizabeth and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 30 April 1910, as 68 yo m2 farmer William & 40 yo m2 wife Mae Bear. Their 15 yo step-son William Brandenburg and 7 yo daughter Marie Bear were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Elizabeth died in 1957.2
Burial*	She was buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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William Wallace Mead¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born in 1838 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.1
Milit-Service*	William Wallace Mead served with the 28th Regt, 1st Indiana Cavalry, later Co. A, 45th Reg, 3rd Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War from 22 August 1861 to 7 September 1864. His Find A Grave memorial reads in part, Fired the first shots at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Fought in most major battles in the east.1
Census1870*	William and Lydia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 23 July 1870, as 32 yo cabinetmaker William & 25 yo Lydia Mead. Their 1 yo son Williar R Mead was listed as living with them, as well as one cabinetmaker apprentice.2
Census1880	William and Lydia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 42 yo painter William W & 35 yo wife Lydia Mead. Their children 12 yo William, 9 yo Charles, 5 yo James and 5 yo Cassie Mead were listed as living with them.3
Marriage*	He married Lydia Bear, daughter of Samuel Bear and Rachel Downey, on 15 October 1886. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Russell "Billy" Mead Sr (1869-1959), Charles Mulford Mead (1872-1957, m. Ida J Lnu bef 1901, m. Anna Bertha Reis 1908), James Casablanca Mead (1874-1959, m. Minnie Spearing 1910), Catherine Leonora "Cassie" Mead (1874-1906, m. Oscar F Latshaw 1893), Enoch Allured "Lew" Mead (1880-1959), Arnold Mead (1883-1952, m1 Ona J Procter 1908, m2 Lillian Harmon). One other child is alleged by FSTrees, Fnu Mead ( -1868).      I've not found a marriage record for this couple but they are referenced in four of their childrens' marriage records. All four are cited here. After Lydia's death William m2 Sarah Moore Mead on 03 Sep 1888.4,5,6,7,1
Death*	William died on 10 January 1898 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Jackson Cemetery in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, Section 11, Row 9, Grave 13. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

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Sarah C. Sullivan¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Sarah was born in Indiana, d/o R H Sullivan & Sarah Broughard.1
Marriage*	She married James E. Sedam, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 20 September 1883 in Zionsville, Hamilton Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Cora Bell Sedam (c1887-1918, m. Elam Reeves 1903.) In fact this appears to have been James' only child by any wife.1

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Erastus VanEaton^1,2

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23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Erastus was born on 12 July 1827 in Montgomery Co., Indiana, s/o James VanEaton & Gulielma Elma Brown.1
Milit-Service*	Erastus VanEaton served with Co. F, 86th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War circa 1863.1
Marriage*	He married Florinda G. "Flora" Sedam, daughter of Henry A. Sedam, on 29 May 1897 in Hamilton Co., Indiana. The 1900 census shows them married 20 years rather than 2. Multiple records confirm the 1897 date. Zero born & zero living in 1900.2,3
Census1900*	Erastus and Florinda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 72 yo carpenter Erastus & 59 yo wife Florinda Vaneaton.3
Death*	Erastus died on 18 April 1905 in Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 77.1
Burial*	He was buried at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

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Daniel W. Ross¹

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9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Daniel was born between 1844 and 1845 in Kentucky, s/o George Ross & Melvina Curtias (Curtis?).1,2
Marriage*	He married Sarah Sedam, daughter of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 27 August 1907 in Hamilton Co., Indiana.1
Census1910*	Daniel and Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Middleton, Henry Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 65 yo odd job laborer Daniel W & 52 yo wife Sarah Ross. Sarah's 12 yo daughter Hester Tinder was listed as living with them as daughter-in-law.2
Marr-Divorce*	Daniel was divorced from Sarah Sedam before 16 January 1920.3

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Clara B. Ash¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Clara was born on 11 July 1862 in Switzerland Co., Indiana, d/o George W Ash & Caroline Munn.1
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to James E. Sedam, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 7 August 1922 at Jefferson Co., Indiana. Clara had previously married Thomas J Stockdale on 19 Jul 1895 in Switzerland County.1,2

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Morgan H. Tinder¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Morgan was born circa 1837.2
Marriage*	He married Sarah Sedam, daughter of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 25 December 1890 in Hamilton Co., Indiana. In the 1900 census they show married 9 years with 3 born and 1 living.1,3
Census1900*	Morgan and Sarah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 62 yo day laborer Morgan H & 43 yo wife Sarah Tinder. Their 3 yo daughter Hester E Tinder was listed as living with them.3
Death*	Morgan died on 7 December 1900 at at his home in Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana.2,4

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Millie Waters¹

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14 Oct 2022

Marriage*

She married James E. Sedam, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 13 October 1891 in Marion Co., Indiana.2

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Matilda J. Wilson^1,2

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Matilda was born in December 1849 in Kentucky.2
Marriage*	She married James E. Sedam, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 22 October 1895 in Boone Co., Indiana, date based on married 4 years in the 1900 census. One born with zero living in 1900.1,2
Census1900*	Matilda and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Hancock Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 40 yo farmer James & 50 yo wife Matilda J Sedam. James' 12 yo daughter Cora B Sedam, from his m1 to Sarah Sullivan, was listed as living with them.2
Census1910	Matilda and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shirley, Hancock Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 53 yo stock trader James & 60 yo wife Matilda J Sedam.3
Census1920	Matilda and James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Hancock Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 69 yo James E & 71 yo wife Matilda Sedam. Others in the home were 11 yo granddaughter Bertha Reeves and 6 yo nephew William Ray.4

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Blanche Adell Berry¹

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24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Blanche was born on 17 January 1866 in Indiana.2
Marriage*	She married Arnel Sedam, son of Henry A. Sedam and Rachel Downey, on 28 December 1881 in Boone Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ira Sedam (c1881-a1899), Gertrude Sedam (c1883-a1909, m. Wm H Brown, daus Mamie & Norma Brown), Byron Arnel Sedam (1892-1960, m1 Nellie Alice Buchanan, m2 Rebecca Lola Ricks), Winnifred Blanche Sedam (c1895-a1919, m. James H Blake 1914 in Los Angeles), Wilma Sedam (c1898-b1910), Lula M Sedam (c1902-a1919, m1 Fnu German, m2 Fred Reed 1926 in San Joaquin, CA), Marie Isabel Sedam (c1906-a1919), and Fnu Sedam (a1880-b1901, ref 1900 census).      There's a second marriage record for Arnel & Blanche in "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992", dated 12 Sep 1890. It suggest they perhaps divorced then remarried. Married 19 years with 6 born & 5 living in the 1900 census.1,3,4
Census1900*	Blanche and Arnel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 38 yo farmer Arnal & 34 yo wife Blanch Sedam. Their children 17 yo Ira, 15 yo Gertrude, 7 yo Byron, 3 yo Minnie, and 1 yo Wilma Sedam were listed as living with them.4
Census1910	Blanche and Arnel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California, enumerated 29 April 1910, as 47 yo railroad (unreadable) worker Arnel & 43 yo wife Blanche A Sedam. Their children 17 yo Byron, 13 yo Winafred, 7 yo Lula, and 3 yo Marie Sedam were listed as living with them, as well as 25 yo daughter Gertrude Brown, her 37 yo husband William N Brown, and their children 2 yo Mamie and 1.5 yo Norma Brown.5
Death*	Blanche died on 23 October 1948 in San Bernardino Co., California, at age 82.2
Burial*	She was buried at Montecito Memorial Park in Colton, San Bernardino Co., California. Some bio info but no headstone photo at Find A Grave.2

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William Wethers¹

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24 Oct 2022

Birth*	William was born between 1808 and 1810 in Indiana Territory, alleged s/o John Weathers & Rachel Potter. The 'correct' spelling of his surname, if there is one, is unclear - whether Weathers or Wethers. Lewis & Melling claims his middle name is Daniel and lists 11 source citations. None of them mention the middle name Daniel or even a middle initial D. The Lewis & Melling tree at Ancestry shows a birthdate of 20 March 1808, again without citation.2,3
Marriage*	He married Mary Downey, daughter of Richard B. Downey and Phebe Mulford, on 28 March 1844 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. There's a second entry in the same Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 database with date of 22 March. Likely 22nd was the license and 28th the wedding. The one I've cited specifically says it was the marriage.1,4
Census1850*	William and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 19 September 1850, as 40 yo farmer William & 25 yo Mary Wethers. Their children Mary, Harriet, Hamilton C. "Ham", Jesse, Hannah and Matilda were listed as living with them. Daughter Mary is likely from a prior marriage of William's or else a niece or sister. I've entered her as a daughter for now.2
Census1860	William and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana, enumerated 30 June 1860, as 52 yo William & 39 yo Mary Wethers. Their children Mary, Harriet, Hannah, Hamilton C. "Ham", Matilda, Preston Charles, William Irving, Sarah and James were listed as living with them.5

Child with an unknown spouse:

Mary Wethers2 b. c 1840

Children with Mary Downey:

Harriet Wethers2 b. 1845, d. 1887 Jesse Wethers2 b. c 1846 Hamilton C. "Ham" Weathers2 b. 30 Aug 1846, d. 23 Mar 1928 Hannah Wethers2 b. c 1847 Matilda Weathers2 b. 24 Apr 1850, d. 3 Oct 1934 Preston Charles Weathers5 b. Jun 1851, d. 27 Sep 1927 William Irving Weathers+5 b. 1852, d. 1935 Sarah Wethers5 b. c 1853 James Wethers5 b. c 1857

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Frances Isabelle Lnu¹

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13 Mar 2024

Child with Richard Kai Vandegrift:

Isabelle Kaila "Izzy" Vandegrift2

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Isabelle Kaila "Izzy" Vandegrift¹

Father	Richard Kai Vandegrift1
Mother	Frances Isabelle Lnu1

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12 Mar 2024

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Cletis Lnu¹

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26 Dec 2020

Birth*	Cletis was born circa 1923 in Georgia.1
Marriage*	She married Malvin S. Woodard, son of Luther W. Woodard and Eula B. Wyatt, before 25 April 1940.1

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James Thomas Wyatt^1,2

Father	Oscar Lewis Wyatt2,1 b. 7 Oct 1906, d. 13 Mar 1947
Mother	Della Mae Woodard2 b. 1907, d. 7 Apr 1989

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14 Feb 2021

Child with an unknown spouse:

James Anthony "Tony" Wyatt1

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