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Bernie Jewel Wyatt^1,2,3

Father	Fnu Wyatt3
Mother	Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt3 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 17 Apr 2003

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Bernie, son of Fnu Wyatt and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt, was born on 4 August 1928 in Georgia.1,2,3
Census1940	Bernie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Wrightsville 1201st GMD, Johnson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Robert Franklin "Bob" Sumner and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt, as 9 yo step-son Bernie Wyatt.3
Milit-BegE*	He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 20 November 1945.4
Marriage*	He married Jackie Wilson in 1956.2
Death*	Bernie died on 13 March 2002 in Swainsboro, Emanuel Co., Georgia, at age 73.1,2,5
Burial*	He was buried at Corinth Church Cemetery in Meeks, Johnson Co., Georgia. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1,2

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Eva Wyatt¹

Father	Fnu Wyatt1
Mother	Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt1 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 17 Apr 2003

Last Edited

15 Feb 2021

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Jackie Wilson^1,2

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Jackie was born on 23 October 1936 in Johnson Co., Georgia, d/o Steven F Wilson & Sara E Green.1,3
Marriage*	She married Bernie Jewel Wyatt, son of Fnu Wyatt and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt, in 1956.2
Death*	Jackie died on 30 June 2000 at age 63.1,3
Burial*	She was buried at Corinth Church Cemetery in Meeks, Johnson Co., Georgia. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

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Jack Wayne Sumner¹

Father	Robert Franklin "Bob" Sumner1 b. 1900, d. 1960
Mother	Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt1 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 17 Apr 2003

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Jack, son of Robert Franklin "Bob" Sumner and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Wyatt, was born on 16 October 1943 in Wrightsville, Johnson Co., Georgia.2
Death*	Jack died on 24 January 2015 at age 71.2
Burial*	He was buried at West View Cemetery in Wrightsville, Johnson Co., Georgia. Joint headstone photo & obit are available at Find A Grave.2

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Grace Marie Page¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

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Etta Udel Register¹

Last Edited

6 Mar 2023

Birth*	Etta was born in 1914, probably d/o J C & Adaline Register. There is a 6 yo daughter Etta Register in the 1920 census in home of J C & Adaline in Reedy Springs, Laurens Co.2
Marriage*	She married Thomas Daniel "Tom" Wyatt, son of James Hardy Wyatt and Lula Vann, circa 1930. In the 1930 census Tom's age is 20 yo and his age when married is 20 yo. Etta's also match with age 16 yo. Tom's WWII draft card lists his wife as Mrs. Ettie Udel Wyatt.3,4,1
Census1930*	Etta and Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cadwell 1682nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, as married couple 20 yo unemployed Tom & 16 yo Etta Wyatt in the household of 24 yo Arthur and 20 yo Robbie Register. This enumeration is the only evidence I've found which might support the surname Register for Etta. Arthur may well be a brother.4
Residence*	Etta and Thomas resided at 464 Edgewood Ave. in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, in 1955.5
Death*	Etta died on 29 October 1989 in Colquitt Co., Georgia.2
Burial*	She was buried at Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Rentz, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Sunobie "Nobie" Fountain¹

Father	William Augustus Fountain2 b. 7 Aug 1888, d. 25 Feb 1954
Mother	Annie E. Dixon2 b. 5 Mar 1892, d. 28 Dec 1925

Last Edited

15 Mar 2024

Birth*	Sunobie, daughter of William Augustus Fountain and Annie E. Dixon, was born on 20 September 1914 in Laurens Co., Georgia.2
Marriage*	She married James Troy Wyatt, son of James Hardy Wyatt and Lula Vann, on 7 March 1936 in Laurens Co., Georgia. This date per Find A Grave. I've not found a primary source yet. On his WWII draft card Troy lists his wife as Mrs. Nobie F Wyatt. My preliminary research suggests their children were Hazel (c1938- ), Jean (1936-1936), Joyce (1936-1936), June (1936-1936), James Billy (1940-1999), and Willie Lester (1942-2008) Wyatt. All but Hazel have Find A Grave memorials.1,3
Census1940*	Sunobie and James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 26 April 1940, as 24 yo farm operator James Troy & 23 yo housekeeper wife Nobie Wyatt. Their children 2 yo Hazel and 0.1 yo Billie James Wyatt were listed as living with them, as well as 54 yo widowed mother Louwia (Lula) Wyatt. Lula seems to be enumerated twice as she's clearly with daughter Reva and her husband Walter Evans.4
Death*	Sunobie died on 10 April 1996 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 81. A note added to her Find A Grave memorial reads, Nobie passed on the evening of 10 April 1996, thus the date on the headstone, but since this wasn't discovered until the next morning, on her death certificate will show 11 April 1996.2
Burial*	She was buried at Bluewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Walter Evans¹

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Walter was born on 14 June 1908.2
Marriage*	He married Reva Wyatt, daughter of James Hardy Wyatt and Lula Vann, circa 1935, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mabel Evelyn (1935-2005, m. Billy Purvis), and Carris(?) W Evans (c1936- ).1
Census1940*	Walter and Reva appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Erich's 1450th GMD, Wheeler Co., Georgia, enumerated 16 April 1940, as 32 yo farmer Walter W & 23 yo Reva F Evans. Their children 5 yo Mabel E and 3 yo Carris(?) W Evans were listed as living with them, as well as Reva's mother 56 yo widowed Lula Wyatt as mother-in-law. Lula is enumerated twice in this census.3
Death*	Walter died on 24 December 1957 at age 49.2
Burial*	He was buried at Little Rock Church Cemetery in Alamo, Wheeler Co., Georgia. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Thelma Irene Smith^1,2,3

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Marriage*	She married Arthur Leonard "Buddy" Wyatt, son of James Hardy Wyatt and Lula Vann, before 20 April 1940. My preliminary research suggests their children Shirley (c1938-a1977, m. Fnu Lyles), Leonard Lynelle ( -a1977), Johnny ( -a1977), Patricia ( -a1977, m. Fnu Lyles), and Carol ( -a1977, m. Fnu Spindle) Wyatt. Thelma was presumably the mother of all of these children.3,4,5
Census1940*	Thelma and Arthur appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 20 April 1940, as 21 yo farm laborer Arthur & 17 yo wife Velma Wyatt. Their 1 yo daughter Shirley was listed as living with them.4
Marr-Divorce*	Thelma was divorced from Arthur Leonard "Buddy" Wyatt at Citrus Co., Florida, on 19 January 1972. Thelma later married Buck Wallace and Albert Richard Incendario, though who came first is unclear.3

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Mary Wethers¹

Father

William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810

Last Edited

17 Feb 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of William Wethers, was born circa 1840 in Indiana.1
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 9 yo Mary Wethers.1
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 19 yo Mary Wethers.2

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Harriet Wethers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Harriet, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born in 1845 in Indiana.2,1
Census1850	Harriet appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 5 yo Harriet Wethers.1
Census1860	Harriet appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 15 yo Harriet Wethers.3
Marriage*	She married Edgar Hoffer on 4 February 1871 in Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elsie M (1873-1963, m. Alfred Donley), Harry J (1874-1928, m. Susan J Lnu), Jasper B (1878- ), and possibly William (c1878- ) Hoffner. One William Hoffner's death record gives his parents as Edgar Hoffner & Harriet Weathers.4,5
Census1880*	Harriet and Edgar appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1880, as 30 yo sawyer Edgar & 34 yo wife Harriet Hoffner. Their children 8 yo Elsie M, 6 yo Harry J, and 2 yo Joseph B Hoffner were listed as living with them, as well as 24 yo brother Walter Hoffner. Note no son William and no way Joseph B could be misread.6
Death*	Harriet died in 1887.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cedar Hedge Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave. Note attached reads, Gravesite details entered from Ohio County Cemeteries by Dillon Dorrell.2

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Hamilton C. "Ham" Weathers^1,2

Father	William Wethers2 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey2 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Hamilton, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born on 30 August 1846 in Milton, Ohio Co., Indiana.1,2
Census1850	Hamilton appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 4 yo Hamilton Wethers.2
Census1860	Hamilton appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 13 yo Hamilton Wethers.3
Marriage*	He married Rachel Kittle on 1 September 1870 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Zella Mae (1871-1957 , m. Ben Johnson 1892), Lawrence Purcell (1876-1955 , m. Ruth Irene Rine 1934), Agnes (1883-1929, m. James G Middleton 1928), and Maude Clara (1889-1961, m. Frank Lessel Alexander 1910) Weathers.4,5,1
Census1880*	Hamilton and Rachel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 34 yo farmer Hamilton & 26 yo wife Rachel Wethers. Their children 8 yo Zella ella, and 3 yo Lawrence P Wethers were listed as living with them.6
Census1900	Hamilton and Rachel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peckham Pct., Lincoln Co., Nebraska, enumerated 6 July 1900, as 53 yo farmer Hamilton C & 48 yo wife Rachel Weathers. Their children 23 yo Lawrence, 16 yo Aggie, and 11 yo Maudie C Weathers were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	Hamilton and Rachel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peckham Pct., Lincoln Co., Nebraska, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 64 yo farmer Hamilton C & 58 yo wife Rachel Weathers. Their children 34 yo Lawrence P, 27 yo Aggie, and 21 yo Maudie C Weathers were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.8
Census1920	Hamilton and Rachel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peckham Pct., Lincoln Co., Nebraska, enumerated 19 January 1920, as 73 yo farmer Hamilton C & 65 yo wife Rachel Weathers. Their children 43 yo Lawrence and 36 yo Aggie Weathers were listed as living with them.9
Death*	Hamilton died on 23 March 1928 in Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 81.1
Burial*	He was buried at Peckham Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

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Jesse Wethers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

17 Feb 2021

Birth*	Jesse, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born circa 1846 in Indiana.1
Census1850	Jesse appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 3 yo Jesse Wethers.1

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Hannah Wethers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Hannah, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born circa 1847 in Indiana.1
Census1850	Hannah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 2 yo Hannah Wethers.1
Census1860	Hannah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 12 yo Hannah Wethers.2
Census1870	Hannah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 20 yo domestic servant Hannah Withers in the household of John Downey Works and Alice Banta; as 23 yo lawyer John D & 22 yo Alice Works.3
Census1880*	Hannah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Craig Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 30 yo pauper Hannah Weathers in the household of 42 yo poorhouse manager Matthew Worstell. Her medical condition is listed as 'fits' and she can neither read nor write.4

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Matilda Weathers^1,2

Father	William Wethers2 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey2 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Matilda, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born on 24 April 1850 in Indiana.1,2
Census1850	Matilda appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 0.2 yo Matilda Wethers.2
Census1860	Matilda appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 10 yo Matilda Wethers.3
Census1870	Matilda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Rising Sun PO, Randolph Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 20 yo domestic servant Matilda Wethers in the household of 58 yo Samuel & 45 yo Susanna Seward.4
Census1880*	Matilda and Preston appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, as 28 yo servant farmer Preston & 25 yo servant housekeeper Matilda Weathers in the household of Aron & Jane B Purcell.5
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to William Carnine on 29 December 1883 at Indiana.6,7
Census1900*	Matilda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 50 yo widow Matilda Carnine. Then it gets weird. Living with her are 49 yo widower brother James, 15 yo niece Matilda, and 14 yo niece Anabell Carnine. Most likely James is really her brother-in-law. This is almost certainly our Matilda as her birth is listed as April 1850 in Indiana.8
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to David Elmer Young on 11 October 1908 at Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 19 February 2021 re divorce. I've been unable to find a divorce record for Matilda and David Young but the sources suggest it happened shortly after their marriage in 1908. In the 1910 census she's solo HOH and calls herself divorced. She uses the Carnine surname in later records, most importantly on her gravestone.1,6
Census1910	Matilda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fairview Twp., Dawson Co., Nebraska, as 59 yo divorced sister Matilda Carmine in the household of Preston Charles Weathers; as 58 yo widower farmer Preston C Weathers.9
Census1920	Matilda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Gothenburg Pct., Dawson Co., Nebraska, as 69 yo widowed sister Matilda Carnine in the household of Preston Charles Weathers; as 68 yo retired farmer Preston C Weathers.10
Death*	Matilda died on 3 October 1934 at age 84.1
Burial*	She was buried at Peckham Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

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Preston Charles Weathers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Preston, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born in June 1851 in Brown Co., Indiana. His marriage record says he was born in Ohio.2,1,3
Census1860	Preston appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 7 yo Preston Wethers.1
Census1870*	Preston appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 July 1870, as 18 yo farmer Preston Wethers. His siblings 15 yo Sarah, 11 yo James, and 8 yo William Wethers were listed as living with him.4
Census1880*	Preston and Matilda appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, as 28 yo servant farmer Preston & 25 yo servant housekeeper Matilda Weathers in the household of Aron & Jane B Purcell.5
Marriage*	He married Harriet Caroline "Hattie" Walston on 6 November 1887 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Wayne (1888- , m. Iva May Mundell 1913), Anna Rachel (1891-1954), Mary Edna (1894-1942, m. John Henry Hilton 1922), Mildred (1897-1897), and Luella (1901-1969, m. Chester Lindblad 1936) Weathers. This branch of the family seems to have spelled their surname Weathers.3,2
Census1900*	Preston and Harriet appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Custer Co., Nebraska, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 48 yo farmer P C & 41 yo wife Hattie C Weathers. Their children 11 yo William W, 8 yo Ratchel R, and 5 yo Mary E Weathers were listed as living with them.6
Census1910	Preston appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fairview Twp., Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 58 yo widower farmer Preston C Weathers. His children 21 yo Wayne W, 18 yo Anna, 15 yo Mary E, and 8 yo Louella Weathers were listed as living with him, as well as his 59 yo divorced sister Matilda Carmine.7
Census1920	Preston appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Gothenburg Pct., Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 21 January 1920, as 68 yo retired farmer Preston C Weathers. His children 25 yo daughter Mary Edna, and 18 yo daughter Louella Weathers were listed as living with him, as well as his 69 yo widowed sister Matilda Carnine.8
Death*	Preston died on 27 September 1927 at age 76.2
Burial*	He was buried at Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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William Irving Weathers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born in 1852 in Indiana. Sources disagree on William's name. Find A Grave shows him as William I Weathers and the included headstone supports that name. Generally the sources just call him William but there are at least two which have him as William I Weathers - the 1910 census & son George's 1914 marriage record. Lewis & Melling Family Tree, on the other hand, calls him William "Will" Wesley Weathers, claiming 17 name sources. Only one of these sources shows the middle name Wesley. That is a marriage record for son Walter W Weathers. Walter's parents are given as William Wesley Weathers and Junettia Downey.2,1
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 8 yo William Wethers.1
Census1870	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 8 yo William Wethers in the household of his brother Preston Charles Weathers; as 18 yo farmer Preston Wethers.3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Jeanette Elizabeth "Junettia" Lewis on 22 October 1877 at Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nellie May (1879-1952) and Walter Warren (1881-1956, m1 Arma Maybelle Brown, m2 Jessie Bell Montgomery Ryan) Weathers. Jeanette's children from her marriage to Crayton Richard Downey included Clara (1871-1960, m. John Wesley Fletcher) and Everett Charles (c1875- ) Downey.4
Census1880*	William and Jeanette appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 27 yo farmer William & 27 yo wife Juinnettie Weathers. Their children Nellie, Clara A. and Everett Crayton were listed as living with them. Clary & Everett are children of Jeanette's m1 to Crayton Downey.5
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Jane Caroline Henderson on 3 May 1886 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Myrtis Sualo (1889-1969, m. George W Andrews 1914), Nettie Frances (1890-1988, m. Jacob Robert "Jackie" Bacon), and Robert C (1892-1900) Weathers. Jane's m1 to M A Rouse produced at least the following children, Infant (1877-1877), Wymond Fleet (1878-1968), Emma Daisy (1880- ), and Mary Jane (1882-1959) Rouse. Note Jane's name is Jane C Rouse in her marriage record with Weathers. Lewis and Melling Family Tree gives his name as Martin Albert Rouse (1852-1885) with a marriage date of 05 Feb 1876 in Ripley County. I find no sources supporting his full name, date or location.6
Census1900*	William and Jane appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Indianapolis 3rd Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 47 yo car repairer William & 44 yo wife Jane Weathers. Their children 10 yo daughter Merkise Weathers, 9 yo Nettie Weathers, 20 yo Emma Rouse, and 18 yo Mary J Rouse were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	William and Jane appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Indianapolis 15th Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 56 yo railroad car repairman William I & 54 yo wife Jane C Weathers. Their children 21 yo Myrtis and 20 yo Nettie Weathers were listed as living with them.8
Census1920	William and Jane appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Center Twp., Grant Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 65 yo drop forge laborer William & 63 yo wife Jane C Withers.9
Census1930*	William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Warren Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, as 77 yo married farm laborer father-in-law William Weathers in the household of his daughter Nettie & husband Jakie Bacon. William's wife Jane has been committed to the Marion County Insane Asylum and is enumerated there in 1930.10
Death*	William died in 1935.2
Burial*	He was buried at Peckham Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

Child with Jeanette Elizabeth "Junettia" Lewis:

Nellie Weathers5 b. c 1879

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Sarah Wethers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

17 Feb 2021

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born circa 1853 in Indiana.1
Census1860	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 6 yo Sarah Wethers.1
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 15 yo Sarah Wethers in the household of her brother Preston Charles Weathers; as 18 yo farmer Preston Wethers.2

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James Wethers¹

Father	William Wethers1 b. bt 1808 - 1810
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1821 - 1825

Last Edited

17 Feb 2021

Birth*	James, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, was born circa 1857 in Indiana.1
Census1860	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Brown Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William Wethers and Mary Downey, as 2 yo James Wethers.1
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 11 yo James Wethers in the household of his brother Preston Charles Weathers; as 18 yo farmer Preston Wethers.2

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Harriet Caroline "Hattie" Walston^1,2

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Harriet was born on 7 August 1858 in Ohio Co., Indiana. She's 28 yo in her marriage record of 1887.1,2
Marriage*	She married Preston Charles Weathers, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 6 November 1887 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Wayne (1888- , m. Iva May Mundell 1913), Anna Rachel (1891-1954), Mary Edna (1894-1942, m. John Henry Hilton 1922), Mildred (1897-1897), and Luella (1901-1969, m. Chester Lindblad 1936) Weathers. This branch of the family seems to have spelled their surname Weathers.2,3
Census1900*	Harriet and Preston appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Custer Co., Nebraska, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 48 yo farmer P C & 41 yo wife Hattie C Weathers. Their children 11 yo William W, 8 yo Ratchel R, and 5 yo Mary E Weathers were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Harriet died on 23 July 1903 at age 44.1
Burial*	She was buried at Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

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Edgar Hoffer¹

Last Edited

22 Feb 2021

Birth*	Edgar was born in 1850.2
Marriage*	He married Harriet Wethers, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 4 February 1871 in Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elsie M (1873-1963, m. Alfred Donley), Harry J (1874-1928, m. Susan J Lnu), Jasper B (1878- ), and possibly William (c1878- ) Hoffner. One William Hoffner's death record gives his parents as Edgar Hoffner & Harriet Weathers.1,3
Census1880*	Edgar and Harriet appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1880, as 30 yo sawyer Edgar & 34 yo wife Harriet Hoffner. Their children 8 yo Elsie M, 6 yo Harry J, and 2 yo Joseph B Hoffner were listed as living with them, as well as 24 yo brother Walter Hoffner. Note no son William and no way Joseph B could be misread.4
Burial*	He was buried at Cedar Hedge Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Rachel Kittle¹

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Rachel was born on 6 January 1852 in Ohio Co., Indiana, d/o Phineas Kittle & Louisa Giffin.2
Marriage*	She married Hamilton C. "Ham" Weathers, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 1 September 1870 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Zella Mae (1871-1957 , m. Ben Johnson 1892), Lawrence Purcell (1876-1955 , m. Ruth Irene Rine 1934), Agnes (1883-1929, m. James G Middleton 1928), and Maude Clara (1889-1961, m. Frank Lessel Alexander 1910) Weathers.3,4,1
Census1880*	Rachel and Hamilton appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 34 yo farmer Hamilton & 26 yo wife Rachel Wethers. Their children 8 yo Zella ella, and 3 yo Lawrence P Wethers were listed as living with them.5
Census1900	Rachel and Hamilton appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peckham Pct., Lincoln Co., Nebraska, enumerated 6 July 1900, as 53 yo farmer Hamilton C & 48 yo wife Rachel Weathers. Their children 23 yo Lawrence, 16 yo Aggie, and 11 yo Maudie C Weathers were listed as living with them.6
Census1910	Rachel and Hamilton appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peckham Pct., Lincoln Co., Nebraska, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 64 yo farmer Hamilton C & 58 yo wife Rachel Weathers. Their children 34 yo Lawrence P, 27 yo Aggie, and 21 yo Maudie C Weathers were listed as living with them, as well as one boarder.7
Census1920	Rachel and Hamilton appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peckham Pct., Lincoln Co., Nebraska, enumerated 19 January 1920, as 73 yo farmer Hamilton C & 65 yo wife Rachel Weathers. Their children 43 yo Lawrence and 36 yo Aggie Weathers were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Rachel died on 21 December 1921 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska, at age 69.2
Burial*	She was buried at Peckham Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Nebraska. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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William Carnine¹

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Matilda Weathers, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 29 December 1883 in Indiana.1,2
Death*	William died before 18 June 1900, date based on his wife Matilda being listed as a widow on the 1900 census of this date.3

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David Elmer Young¹

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	David was born circa 1857 in Maine.1
Marriage*	He married Matilda Weathers, daughter of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 11 October 1908 in Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska.1

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Jeanette Elizabeth "Junettia" Lewis¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Richard Crayton Downey, son of Richard B. Downey and Sarah Dennis, on 4 September 1870 at Ohio Co., Indiana.2,3
Estate-Will	Jeanette was named an heir in the will of Richard B. Downey, her father-in-law, dated 5 February 1876 at Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana, $40 cash and to all her husband Crayton's children another $15 cash.4
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to William Irving Weathers, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 22 October 1877 at Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nellie May (1879-1952) and Walter Warren (1881-1956, m1 Arma Maybelle Brown, m2 Jessie Bell Montgomery Ryan) Weathers. Jeanette's children from her marriage to Crayton Richard Downey included Clara (1871-1960, m. John Wesley Fletcher) and Everett Charles (c1875- ) Downey.1
Census1880*	Jeanette and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 27 yo farmer William & 27 yo wife Juinnettie Weathers. Their children Nellie, Clara A. and Everett Crayton were listed as living with them. Clary & Everett are children of Jeanette's m1 to Crayton Downey.5
Estate-Will	Jeanette was mentioned in the will of Sarah Dennis, her mother-in-law, dated 20 June 1881 at Ohio Co., Indiana, as mother of Sarah's grandchildren Clara and Everett Downey.6
Death*	Jeanette died on 25 March 1884, of consumption and disease of the liver.7

Children with Richard Crayton Downey:

Clara A. Downey6,8 b. 12 Sep 1871, d. 9 Oct 1960 Everett Crayton Downey9,6 b. 21 Feb 1875, d. 12 May 1962

Child with William Irving Weathers:

Nellie Weathers5 b. c 1879

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Jane Caroline Henderson¹

Last Edited

6 Mar 2023

Birth*	Jane was born on 9 March 1856 in Indiana.2
Marriage*	She married William Irving Weathers, son of William Wethers and Mary Downey, on 3 May 1886 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Myrtis Sualo (1889-1969, m. George W Andrews 1914), Nettie Frances (1890-1988, m. Jacob Robert "Jackie" Bacon), and Robert C (1892-1900) Weathers. Jane's m1 to M A Rouse produced at least the following children, Infant (1877-1877), Wymond Fleet (1878-1968), Emma Daisy (1880- ), and Mary Jane (1882-1959) Rouse. Note Jane's name is Jane C Rouse in her marriage record with Weathers. Lewis and Melling Family Tree gives his name as Martin Albert Rouse (1852-1885) with a marriage date of 05 Feb 1876 in Ripley County. I find no sources supporting his full name, date or location.1
Census1900*	Jane and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Indianapolis 3rd Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 47 yo car repairer William & 44 yo wife Jane Weathers. Their children 10 yo daughter Merkise Weathers, 9 yo Nettie Weathers, 20 yo Emma Rouse, and 18 yo Mary J Rouse were listed as living with them.3
Census1910	Jane and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Indianapolis 15th Ward, Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 56 yo railroad car repairman William I & 54 yo wife Jane C Weathers. Their children 21 yo Myrtis and 20 yo Nettie Weathers were listed as living with them.4
Census1920	Jane and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Center Twp., Grant Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 65 yo drop forge laborer William & 63 yo wife Jane C Withers.5
Census1930*	She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Marion County Asylum for Incurably Insane, Warren Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, as 74 yo married Jane C Weathers.6
Death*	Jane died on 14 March 1935 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Stephen Oscar Murphy¹

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Stephen was born on 24 March 1852 in Switzerland Co., Indiana.2
Marriage*	He married Sara Isabelle "Belle" Downey, daughter of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, on 13 August 1874 in Indiana.3,1,4
Census1880*	Stephen and Sara 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.5
Census1900*	Stephen appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brown Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 19 June 1900, as 48 yo general merchant Oscar & 46 yo wife Isabel Murphy.6
Census1910	Stephen and Sara 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.7
Death*	Stephen died on 15 February 1915 in New Marion, Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 62.2
Burial*	He 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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Azora A. Bascom¹

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Azora was born in May 1848 in Indiana, d/o Carley H Bascom & Elizabeth Potter.2
Marriage*	She married Lewis Downey, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, on 29 July 1874 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Howard Lee (1875-1942, m. Nellie Grant Tinker), and Cora Belle (1877-1952, m. Joseph Ranson) Downey. The license date apparently 23 July.1,3
Census1880*	Azora and Lewis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 28 yo farmer Louis & 30 yo wife Zora Downey. Their 5 yo son Howard L, and 3 yo daughter Corry B Downey were listed as living with them.4
Census1900	Azora and Lewis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Washington Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 49 yo agent Lewis & 52 yo wife Azora Downey. Their daughter 23 yo Belle Ransom and her husband 27 yo Joseph Ransom, as son-in-law, were listed as living with them.5
Death*	Azora died on 6 August 1902 in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana, at age 54.2
Burial*	She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo w/ Lewis is available at Find A Grave.2

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Mary Addie Gilliatt^1,2

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 7 April 1882 in Orange Co., Indiana, d/o William M Gilliatt & Nancy E King.1
Marriage*	She married Lewis Downey, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, on 2 April 1904 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Lillian F Downey (c1904- ).2
Census1910*	Mary and Lewis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harbison Twp., Dubois Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 59 yo hotel & livery stable manager Lewis & 28 yo wife Mary A Downey. Their 5 yo daughter Lillian F Downey was listed as living with them.3
Death*	Mary died on 10 January 1919 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana, at age 36.1
Burial*	She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana.1

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Hannora "Nora" Hill¹

Last Edited

5 Mar 2023

Birth*	Hannora was born in January 1860 in Indiana.2,3,4
Marriage*	She married John Wesley Downey, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, on 30 June 1880 in 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.1,5,3,6
Census1900*	Hannora and John 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.3
Marr-Divorce*	Hannora was divorced from John Wesley Downey from 18 June 1900 to 15 April 1910. She is divorced on her death certificate.2
Census1910*	Hannora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Batesville, Ripley Co., Indiana, as 50 yo divorced mother Hannah N Downey in the household of her 25 yo son Russel O & 22 yo wife Frieda A Downey.6
Census1920	Hannora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Batesville, Ripley Co., Indiana, as 59 yo mother & casket company sewer (seamstress) Elenora Downey in the household of her son 35 yo Russell O & 32 yo wife Frieda A Downey. Nora now shows as widowed although John Wesley hasn't died yet.7
Census1930	Hannora appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, as 70 yo married(!) mother Nora Downey in the household of her 42 yo baker son Earl Downey.8
Death*	Hannora died on 21 January 1933 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.2,4
Burial*	She was buried at Benham Church Cemetery in Benham, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.4

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