I know the title of the post may sound a bit morbid, but Howard Cemetery is anything but morbid. I think cemeteries make some people uneasy because we as a species are afraid of our own mortality. The big questions of what is next on our journey are hard for any of us to answer, no matter our spiritual convictions. But I find cemeteries peaceful, a place to reflect on the lives that have come before mine, and those that will come after I have gone into the West. Death, graveyards, or the things we think lurk in the dark, do not deserve our fear, it is the not caring for our history, our past, to forget all the wonderful lives that came before us; that is where the fear should lie. With each grave stone that is cleaned, with each stone excavated, with the genealogy of those people researched; we are keeping those who pioneered this area alive. What would they think of the work we are doing, the technology that has been used to plot their graves and research their lives would seem fantastically other worldly to them. But here we all are in 2011,remembering all those souls that came before us. Someday when I am dead 150 years or so, I hope someone takes the time to clean my stone, and remember me.
Karen Everett
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Bottom verse of A.M. Smith stone
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| This west facing inscription is inscribed to the daughter of A.M. Smith and L.L Smith she was born 9 Nov 1890 death date is 16 Nov 18?? |
Friday, April 29, 2011
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Anna Snow and her Daughter Emma Snow
There are two Snow burials recorded in Howard Cemetery. Anna Snow was the wife of Ebenezer Snow. She passes in 1884 and she was born about 1819.
Their daughter Emma Snow is buried in Howard dying in 1928.
The Snow family lived in several counties from 1850 until 1880, when they finally settled in Perry, Boone, County, Indiana.
Their daughter Emma Snow is buried in Howard dying in 1928.
The Snow family lived in several counties from 1850 until 1880, when they finally settled in Perry, Boone, County, Indiana.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Rachel Florana Stevens
Rachel Florana Stevens was the daughter of George W. Lumpkin and Sarah Harrison was born 17 Jan 1864. The country was at war at the time of her birth. Central Indiana was not on the cusp of open warfare during the Civil War, but this did not shelter those who lived during this time from the strife that rocked the entire country.
Rachel married Samuel L Stevens on the 31 of July in 1896. She was 32 years old at the time of her marriage, which would have been considered old during the time. Samuel was 10 years younger than Rachel. By the 1900 Census they had produced two children a girl May E. Stevens born in 1897 and a son Author/Arthur born in 1899. Rachel is counted with her family in the 1900 Census. She passes 1 Feb 1908 and leaves the children without a mother, and her husband Samuel without a help mate.
Loosing a wife or husband during 19th and yearly 20th Century; as woman did not commonly work; and men did not commonly do what would be classified back then a "womans work"; life would have been hard on the spouse left behind. Most men did not know how to raise and nurture children, or even cook supper to feed themselves. This is why one finds children fostered out to other family members or families. Men would end up moving back home for emotional support; whereas widowed woman would move in with relatives for financial support, especially those with small children. Remarriage was usually quick and common during this time. Samuel does get remarried in 1909 to May Davis a widower with a small son Oren David, who was the same age as Arthur.
Rachel married Samuel L Stevens on the 31 of July in 1896. She was 32 years old at the time of her marriage, which would have been considered old during the time. Samuel was 10 years younger than Rachel. By the 1900 Census they had produced two children a girl May E. Stevens born in 1897 and a son Author/Arthur born in 1899. Rachel is counted with her family in the 1900 Census. She passes 1 Feb 1908 and leaves the children without a mother, and her husband Samuel without a help mate.
Loosing a wife or husband during 19th and yearly 20th Century; as woman did not commonly work; and men did not commonly do what would be classified back then a "womans work"; life would have been hard on the spouse left behind. Most men did not know how to raise and nurture children, or even cook supper to feed themselves. This is why one finds children fostered out to other family members or families. Men would end up moving back home for emotional support; whereas widowed woman would move in with relatives for financial support, especially those with small children. Remarriage was usually quick and common during this time. Samuel does get remarried in 1909 to May Davis a widower with a small son Oren David, who was the same age as Arthur.
Work Day Scheduled
We will be working at the cemetery from 6:00-8:30pm on Friday the 29th of April. Anyone who wants to help, please come out and participate. Rayke and I will be out at the cemetery on and off the entire day.
Lydia E. McDaniel died 16 Aug 1888
Lydia was only 12 years 10mos 16days old when she passed away on a August day in 1888. She was the daughter of JS and Jane McDaniel, as both the Walker and Schooler records indicate.
She is found on the 1880 Census record living with her parents and siblings. Her father was John S. McDaniel born in 1846 and Jemina Jane Howard born 1851; She was the granddaughter of John B. Howard and Lydia Cox. In the 1880 Census the household consist of
John age 32 Huckster
Jane age 27
Forrest E. age 10
Harry A. age 7
Lydia E. age 4
Samuel age 1
Marion Bales age 24 cousin Clerk in Store
William Talbot age 27 Physician
This is the only time that Lydia is counted in a Census as she dies in 1888.
Note about the birth year and dates for Lydia. Mrs. Walker had the date of 31 Jul 1886 as birth and death as 16 Aug 1888. She dies at 12 years 16day.
Mrs. Schooler has her dying 16 Aug 1888 at 12 years 10 months
We have found her counted in a Census record in 1880 being born in 1876. I have also found the Indiana death record giving the death as 16 Aug 1888. My calculations put her birth at 31 Sep 1875. W calculated the birth date by using both Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Schooler's dates as 12 years 10 month 16 days. Any corrections to this date will be made as research indicates.
She is found on the 1880 Census record living with her parents and siblings. Her father was John S. McDaniel born in 1846 and Jemina Jane Howard born 1851; She was the granddaughter of John B. Howard and Lydia Cox. In the 1880 Census the household consist of
John age 32 Huckster
Jane age 27
Forrest E. age 10
Harry A. age 7
Lydia E. age 4
Samuel age 1
Marion Bales age 24 cousin Clerk in Store
William Talbot age 27 Physician
This is the only time that Lydia is counted in a Census as she dies in 1888.
Note about the birth year and dates for Lydia. Mrs. Walker had the date of 31 Jul 1886 as birth and death as 16 Aug 1888. She dies at 12 years 16day.
Mrs. Schooler has her dying 16 Aug 1888 at 12 years 10 months
We have found her counted in a Census record in 1880 being born in 1876. I have also found the Indiana death record giving the death as 16 Aug 1888. My calculations put her birth at 31 Sep 1875. W calculated the birth date by using both Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Schooler's dates as 12 years 10 month 16 days. Any corrections to this date will be made as research indicates.
Olney Worth Pennington
Olney Worth Pennington was only 9years 9months and 25days. He was the son of William Pennington and Lucinda Doyal. He was the grandson of Edward T. Doyal and Sarah A. Howard.
Olney Worth Pennington's stone is inscribed with the inscription is son of William and Cinda.
The only census that Olney is counted on is the 1880 Census he is living with his parents and siblings. The household consist of
William age 37 farmer as occupation
Lucinda age 27
Charles F. age 10
Dora F. age 7
Worth age 5
Ernest L. age 2
Hancock age 2m was born in February
Thomas Cassity age 27 was a servant
Worth was not at school yet.
Olney Worth Pennington's stone is inscribed with the inscription is son of William and Cinda.
The only census that Olney is counted on is the 1880 Census he is living with his parents and siblings. The household consist of
William age 37 farmer as occupation
Lucinda age 27
Charles F. age 10
Dora F. age 7
Worth age 5
Ernest L. age 2
Hancock age 2m was born in February
Thomas Cassity age 27 was a servant
Worth was not at school yet.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
William M Wiley
William M. Wiley was the son of John and Elizabeth Wiley. He was born 1 Sep 1836 and past 18 Apr 1849. He had a very short life.
Nancy Jane Wiley 12 Jan 1836 - 10 Sep 1855
Nancy Jane was only 19years 7months and 26days. She was the daughter of John Wiley and his wife Elizabeth. She was counted on the 1850 Census with her parents and siblings. A life never fully lived.
John Wiley and his wife Elizabeth
John Wiley born 10 May 1799 and his wife Elizabeth born 1800 first immigrated to Indiana in the sometime between 1833-1838, as the family is counted in the 1840 Hendricks County Census.
In the 1850 Census the family consist of
John age 52 born in Kentucky occupation is farmer
Elizabeth age 50 born in Kentucky
James C. age 25 born in Kentucky occupation is mechanic
Mary E. age 19 born in Kentucky
Charity age 17 born in Kentucky
Nancy Jane age 12 born in Indiana
Sarah Ann age 8 born in Indiana
Chester C Evans age 13 born in Indiana
This is the last Census that John will be counted on as he dies in 22 Oct 1855, he is buried in Howard Cemetery.
Elizabeth is counted in the 1860 Census still living in Hendricks County, Indiana. The birth place in this census is Virginia, (research note Kentucky was part of Virginia at one time) Elizabeth is age 60, Sarah Ann is living with her mother and is age 18. William A Fitch age 12 and Joseph H Miller age 13 are living in the household.
Elizabeth passes 6 Oct 1862 and is buried in Howard Cemetery.
In the 1850 Census the family consist of
John age 52 born in Kentucky occupation is farmer
Elizabeth age 50 born in Kentucky
James C. age 25 born in Kentucky occupation is mechanic
Mary E. age 19 born in Kentucky
Charity age 17 born in Kentucky
Nancy Jane age 12 born in Indiana
Sarah Ann age 8 born in Indiana
Chester C Evans age 13 born in Indiana
This is the last Census that John will be counted on as he dies in 22 Oct 1855, he is buried in Howard Cemetery.
Elizabeth is counted in the 1860 Census still living in Hendricks County, Indiana. The birth place in this census is Virginia, (research note Kentucky was part of Virginia at one time) Elizabeth is age 60, Sarah Ann is living with her mother and is age 18. William A Fitch age 12 and Joseph H Miller age 13 are living in the household.
Elizabeth passes 6 Oct 1862 and is buried in Howard Cemetery.
Mary E. Cook
Mary E. Cook was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Wiley. John is born in Kentucky in 10 May 1799 and is buried in Howard dying 22 Oct 1855. Elizabeth is born in 1800 and dies 6 Oct 1862; she is also buried in Howard Cemetery. She was born in 1831.
Mary is counted in the 1850 Census living with her parents and siblings in Brown Township, Hendricks, Indiana. (More on the family in the sketch of John Wiley and Elizabeth)
Mary marries Oscar Cook on the 27th of Oct 1852, they go on to have two boys James S born 1853 and John W. born 1856. Mary dies in 1858 on the 11th of June. Mary was only 27 years old when she died. In December of the same year Oscar goes onto marry Charity Wiley the sister of Mary E.
Mary is counted in the 1850 Census living with her parents and siblings in Brown Township, Hendricks, Indiana. (More on the family in the sketch of John Wiley and Elizabeth)
Mary marries Oscar Cook on the 27th of Oct 1852, they go on to have two boys James S born 1853 and John W. born 1856. Mary dies in 1858 on the 11th of June. Mary was only 27 years old when she died. In December of the same year Oscar goes onto marry Charity Wiley the sister of Mary E.
Rain rain and more rain
Well Indiana weather has gone from a cold icy winter, to a soggy wet windy spring. The temperature isn't bad but the wind leaves us exhausted from an hour outside working, especially as Howard Cemetery has nothing around it to break the wind. As soon as the weather breaks we are starting on the Marsh infant stones. To straighten them, as they are now all lopsided. Rayke despite the weather is fixing our neighbors chicken coop, they had a hole in a small door, so he is wiring a piece of chicken wire over the hole. Our staple gun would not work, but of coarse tool malfunctions never stops an Everett from getting it done. Very industrious young man.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Marilyn Walker
A big thanks to Marilyn Walker and the cemetery survey she did in 2004. We really appreciate her providing her records so we can get a complete overview of the burials in Howard.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Bertie Larsh
Bertie dies 11 May 1888, I have not definitive proof of his parentage. Elias and Susanna Larsh do have a birth index for a male born in 1884, but more research needs to be done to make the connection.
Larsh Family
Elias Larsh 26 Oct 1856 and died 17 Oct 1933 is buried in Howard Cemetery next to his wife Susanna Cave born 2 Apr 1855 and died 24 Dec 1924. Her maiden name is found on her children's marriage index and some birth indexes. Elias is born in Iowa and Susanna is born in Ohio. Children of Elias Larsh and Susanna Cave
Jonas Larsh 1874
Emma Larsh 1876
William Larsh 1881
Edgar Elias Larsh 1886
Clara Larsh 1891
Lula Larsh 1894
Also a birth index for a male Larsh born 30 Mar 1894 has been found. This could be Bertie Larsh who is buried in Howard. We could assume that Bertie is the child of Elias and Susanna, but in the 1900 Census Susanna states she has six children and all six are living. ????????????
Elias is a farm laborer in the 1880 Census and the household is made up of Elias age 23 Susanna age 24, Jonas age 6 and Emma age 4. They are residing in Perry Township, Boone, Indiana
The census records for 1890 have been lost to time. We next see the family in 1900 Census; with the household consisting of Elias age 43, Susannah age 46, William age 18, Edgar Elias age 13, Clara age 8 and Lulu age 5. Emma and Jonas are married and have their own families. They are still living in Boone County.
1910 Census has the family the family is in Perry, Boone, Indiana. Elias is 57, Susanna is 56, Lula is 17, and is married to James Carl Henderson age 20 and they have a daughter Leona age 1 year 3mos. In this Census Susanna states that she has 7 children and only 5 are living. So according to this record Bertie Larsh could be their son. Elias is a farm employee.
In the 1920 Census they couple is living in Perry and they have a boarder Sanford Asher age 46. Elias is still working as a farm employee.
This is the last census that Susanna will be counted in; as she passes in 1924.
In the 1930 Census Elias is living in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana, in the home of his son Edgar Elias Larsh. Elias dies three years later.
Jonas Larsh 1874
Emma Larsh 1876
William Larsh 1881
Edgar Elias Larsh 1886
Clara Larsh 1891
Lula Larsh 1894
Also a birth index for a male Larsh born 30 Mar 1894 has been found. This could be Bertie Larsh who is buried in Howard. We could assume that Bertie is the child of Elias and Susanna, but in the 1900 Census Susanna states she has six children and all six are living. ????????????
Elias is a farm laborer in the 1880 Census and the household is made up of Elias age 23 Susanna age 24, Jonas age 6 and Emma age 4. They are residing in Perry Township, Boone, Indiana
The census records for 1890 have been lost to time. We next see the family in 1900 Census; with the household consisting of Elias age 43, Susannah age 46, William age 18, Edgar Elias age 13, Clara age 8 and Lulu age 5. Emma and Jonas are married and have their own families. They are still living in Boone County.
1910 Census has the family the family is in Perry, Boone, Indiana. Elias is 57, Susanna is 56, Lula is 17, and is married to James Carl Henderson age 20 and they have a daughter Leona age 1 year 3mos. In this Census Susanna states that she has 7 children and only 5 are living. So according to this record Bertie Larsh could be their son. Elias is a farm employee.
In the 1920 Census they couple is living in Perry and they have a boarder Sanford Asher age 46. Elias is still working as a farm employee.
This is the last census that Susanna will be counted in; as she passes in 1924.
In the 1930 Census Elias is living in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana, in the home of his son Edgar Elias Larsh. Elias dies three years later.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Vegetation at Howard Cemetery
Some of the tombstones around Howard Cemetery are surrounded with vegetation that is growing around the stones. In numerous cases the vegetation in causing the stones and their bases to shift. To repair the shifting stones, we will be having to remove the vegetation around the damaged and shifting stones. The vegetation is not being removed in a callous manner, as we know that they were planted in love and to decorate the graves of loved ones. We hope to be able to transplant the existing vegetation in the landscaping that is planed for the cemetery. Thank you to all the families for their understanding during the restoration project.
Emma R. Smith Obituary Zionsville Times 31 Dec 1936
"Miss Emma Smith, age 79, one Zionsville's most popular teachers for 43 years, died last Thursday night at 11:30, a victim of arterio sclerosis. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Zionsville Christian church with Rev. Schottelkorb in charge. Burial was made in the Howard cemetery. Miss. Smith had been in failing health for the past year. She retired from teaching in 1929, after 43 years of service in the local school, teaching the first and third grades. Before teaching in Zionsville Miss Smith spent two years at Whitestown and one year at Fayette.
In 1927, old graduates of Zionsville school decided to honor Miss Smith and 450 of them donated more that $600, which was paid Randolph LaSalle Coats for a life size painting of her which now hangs in the hall of the local school building. A large number of Zionsville graduates attended the dedication services September 30, 1927, when the painting was unveiled. Miss Smith was recognized as one of a very small number who had devoted 47 years to the teaching profession.
She was born Jan. 22, 1857 in Hendricks county the daughter of Caleb and Margaret Smith. She was one of seven children, five sisters and two brothers. Two sisters survived and were with her when she passed away, Mrs. Nora Black and Mrs. Lulu Funkhouser. Miss Smith came to Zionsville with her parents in 1878. The former pupils of Miss Smith join in paying tribute to a kind and gentle character, who during the long years of service never inspired anything but love and respect."
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing.
Now the hunt starts for the painting
In 1927, old graduates of Zionsville school decided to honor Miss Smith and 450 of them donated more that $600, which was paid Randolph LaSalle Coats for a life size painting of her which now hangs in the hall of the local school building. A large number of Zionsville graduates attended the dedication services September 30, 1927, when the painting was unveiled. Miss Smith was recognized as one of a very small number who had devoted 47 years to the teaching profession.
She was born Jan. 22, 1857 in Hendricks county the daughter of Caleb and Margaret Smith. She was one of seven children, five sisters and two brothers. Two sisters survived and were with her when she passed away, Mrs. Nora Black and Mrs. Lulu Funkhouser. Miss Smith came to Zionsville with her parents in 1878. The former pupils of Miss Smith join in paying tribute to a kind and gentle character, who during the long years of service never inspired anything but love and respect."
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing.
Now the hunt starts for the painting
Online Family Tree of Howard Cemetery
If anyone is interested in more information on the people who are buried in Howard Cemetery, or want a broader view of how the people were related, please email me at howardscemetery@tds.net, and I will send you a link to the Ancestry.com Tree that we are working on.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Cemetery Work
Worked at cemetery for awhile, the wind almost blew Ray and me away. Wild mid west weather.
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Nora Black
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| Nora Smith Black was the wife of Homer Black. She was the daughter of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnall/Darnell. I have found no children produced by the marriage. In the 1900 Census she states that she has had no children. |
Elmira T. Johnson and Emma R. Smith
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| Elmira T. Smith Johnson was a daughter of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnall/Darnell. She married Oliver Johnson in 1917. She is buried next to her sister Emma R. who was a teacher in Boone County and never married. They share a stone. |
William E. Lumpkin
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| Willam E. Lumpkin was the son of Charles J. Lumpkin and his wife Nancy Alice Smith. He is buried directly south of both of his parents. |
Flora A. Potts
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| Flora A. Lumpkin Potts was the daughter of George W. Lumpkin and his wife Sarah Harrison. She was united in marriage to J.W. Potts 24 Sep 1884 |
Rachel F. Stevens
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| Rachel Florana Lumpkin Stevens was the daughter of George W. Lumpkin and his wife Sara Harrison. |
Charles J. Lumpkin Obituary Hendricks County Republican 12 Dec 1889
"We, your committe appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Chas. J. Lumpkin, beg leave to submit the following:
Whereas, It has pleased Divine Providence to call from earth to his realm above the spirit of our beloved brother, Charles J. Lumpkin, while we bow in humble submission to the Divine will, it is but fitting that we bear testimony to his many good qualities, and express our deep sorrow in the loss of one so worthy of our fellowship. Brother Lumpkin was born in Putnam county, Ind. February 10, 1850; moved to Boone county in early life; was made a Mason in Celestial Lodge No. 525, at Whitestown, Feb6, 1879; affiliated with North Salem Lodge No. 142, Nov. 30, 1881. Since 1880 he has resided at North Salem with the exception of one year's residence in Tennessee.
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Lumpkin our Lodge has lost a valued member, he church an earnes disciple, his family a loving husband and kind and indulgent father, and our town one of its most energetic business men.
Resolved, That while we sincerely mourn his untimely death, our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to his sorrow stricken family and relatives.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of our Lodge, and a copy is presented to the bereaved family and to each of the county papers.
Fraternally, Co,. - B.F. Davis, T.J. Adams, G.W. Robbins"
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing
Whereas, It has pleased Divine Providence to call from earth to his realm above the spirit of our beloved brother, Charles J. Lumpkin, while we bow in humble submission to the Divine will, it is but fitting that we bear testimony to his many good qualities, and express our deep sorrow in the loss of one so worthy of our fellowship. Brother Lumpkin was born in Putnam county, Ind. February 10, 1850; moved to Boone county in early life; was made a Mason in Celestial Lodge No. 525, at Whitestown, Feb6, 1879; affiliated with North Salem Lodge No. 142, Nov. 30, 1881. Since 1880 he has resided at North Salem with the exception of one year's residence in Tennessee.
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Lumpkin our Lodge has lost a valued member, he church an earnes disciple, his family a loving husband and kind and indulgent father, and our town one of its most energetic business men.
Resolved, That while we sincerely mourn his untimely death, our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to his sorrow stricken family and relatives.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of our Lodge, and a copy is presented to the bereaved family and to each of the county papers.
Fraternally, Co,. - B.F. Davis, T.J. Adams, G.W. Robbins"
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing
Nancy Alice Smith Lumpkin Smythe 1853-1952 Obituary
Nancy Alice's tombstone has no other information, but her first name. She is buried next to Lumpkin family members. So we started digging into who Nancy Alice could be. Nancy Alice was the daughter of Eli Smith born 1831, who served in the Civil War and Patsy Ann Kemper born in 1836. More to come in a detailed sketch of about the Eli Smith Family.
Lebanon Reporter 28 Jun 1952
"Burial in Howard Cemetery near Fayette will follow services at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the North Salem Christian Church for Mrs. Nancy Lumpkin Smthe, 98, a resident of the North Salem vicinity most of her life who died Friday afternoon at the home of her son Lou Lumpkin, of that town. Mrs. Smythe had been in failing health five years and was bedfast two years. The daughter of Eli and Patsy Smith, she was born Apr. 26, 1853 in Hendricks county near Fayette. She was a member of the North Salem Christian Church 69 years and first to Charles Lumpkin who died in 1889. Her second husband George Smythe passed away in 1932. Besides her son, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Two other sons are deceased. The body is a the Cox Funeral Home in North Salem. It will lie in state at the church one hour preceding the service."
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing
Lebanon Reporter 28 Jun 1952
"Burial in Howard Cemetery near Fayette will follow services at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the North Salem Christian Church for Mrs. Nancy Lumpkin Smthe, 98, a resident of the North Salem vicinity most of her life who died Friday afternoon at the home of her son Lou Lumpkin, of that town. Mrs. Smythe had been in failing health five years and was bedfast two years. The daughter of Eli and Patsy Smith, she was born Apr. 26, 1853 in Hendricks county near Fayette. She was a member of the North Salem Christian Church 69 years and first to Charles Lumpkin who died in 1889. Her second husband George Smythe passed away in 1932. Besides her son, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Two other sons are deceased. The body is a the Cox Funeral Home in North Salem. It will lie in state at the church one hour preceding the service."
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Aaron Lincoln M. Smith
Aaron M. Smith was the son of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell. He has been mentioned in the sketch of Caleb Smith. Aaron was born 22 Jun 1860 in Boone County Indiana, he died 14 June 1894, also in Boone County, Indiana. On the 28th of May 1889 he married Littie L. Scott in Boone County, Indiana. Littie was the daughter of George W. Scott and Sarah Jane Lower. Aaron is buried in Howard Cemetery. The union produced one child a infant Smith b. 9 Nov 1890. The Indiana birth index give the gender as female.
He is counted living with his parents in the 1880 Census.
Lebanon Pioneer 21 Jun 1894
"A.M. Smith, better known as Link, died Thursday morning last with cancer of the face. He was interred near Fayette, Friday. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the loss of a husband and father"
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing
Please see the post on Female Smith Named
He is counted living with his parents in the 1880 Census.
Lebanon Pioneer 21 Jun 1894
"A.M. Smith, better known as Link, died Thursday morning last with cancer of the face. He was interred near Fayette, Friday. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the loss of a husband and father"
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing
Please see the post on Female Smith Named
Oliver W. Johnson Obituary Danville Republican 13 Nov 1941
Oliver W. Johnson is not buried in Howard, but his 2nd wife and his son Earl are.
"Oliver W. Johnson, highly respected citizen of this community, died at his farm home. south of Gale, yesterday noon. He had been ill for months for heart trouble. The funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at the Danville Christian church, in charge of the minister, Rev. Harry F. Lett. Interment will be in the South cemetery. Mr. Johnson, age 83 was born in Putnam county near Greencastle, a son of Samuel and Sarah Johnson. He was first married to Alice Carter of Hendricks county, April 9, 1882. To this union was born two children, Monta and Alvin, the later died at the age of two years. The mother died in 1914, and he married Tenney Smith (Elmira) of Zionsville, in 1917. She died in 1932. In 1933, he married Mrs. Mollie Jackson of Indianapolis. By trade, he was a plasterer, later becoming a farmer. He was a member of the Danville Christian Church, where he had faithfully served man years in various capacities. He was mad an elder emeritus in 1931. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Pittsboro, and the Masonic lodge here."
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing. The stone in Howard is carved with the name Earl and you can read the son of Oliver and Alice. I do not know if there was another child named Alvin or if Earl and Alvin are the same person. Earl was two years of age when he passed
"Oliver W. Johnson, highly respected citizen of this community, died at his farm home. south of Gale, yesterday noon. He had been ill for months for heart trouble. The funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at the Danville Christian church, in charge of the minister, Rev. Harry F. Lett. Interment will be in the South cemetery. Mr. Johnson, age 83 was born in Putnam county near Greencastle, a son of Samuel and Sarah Johnson. He was first married to Alice Carter of Hendricks county, April 9, 1882. To this union was born two children, Monta and Alvin, the later died at the age of two years. The mother died in 1914, and he married Tenney Smith (Elmira) of Zionsville, in 1917. She died in 1932. In 1933, he married Mrs. Mollie Jackson of Indianapolis. By trade, he was a plasterer, later becoming a farmer. He was a member of the Danville Christian Church, where he had faithfully served man years in various capacities. He was mad an elder emeritus in 1931. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Pittsboro, and the Masonic lodge here."
Obituary provided by Lavern Wing. The stone in Howard is carved with the name Earl and you can read the son of Oliver and Alice. I do not know if there was another child named Alvin or if Earl and Alvin are the same person. Earl was two years of age when he passed
William Harvey Everett 26 Jan 1904 - 1904
William Harvey Everett was the son of John Francis Everett 1871-1963 and Viola May Turpin 1873-1962. William shares a stone with his brother Geoffrey in Howard Cemetery. A picture of their shared stone has appeared previously on this blog.
Geoffrey Harold Everett 13 Mar 1898 - 12 Feb 1899
Geoffrey Harold Everett was the son of John Francis Everett 1871-1963 and Viola May Turpin 1873-1962. His death is recorded as having taken place in Hendricks County, Indiana. He shares a stone with his younger brother William Harvey. They share the first stone of the first row in Howard Cemetery.
Lillian Edith Everett Girt
Lillian Edith Everett was born 13 Apr 1873 to William Edward Everett b.1842 d. 1920 and Louise Alice Fitch b. 1853 d. 1936. She is first counted as a small child in the 1850 Census living with her parents and siblings. Her father William is 34 and a physician having immigrated with his family from England, her mother Alice is 26 and a native of Kentucky. Her brothers are John F. age 8 and Lemuel S. age 1. William Wilson age 19 is also living in the home.
In 1891 on the 4th of July she is united in marriage to Homer L. Girt, the half-brother of Cora Alice(various name spelling of maiden name). She is counted with her two children living with her parents, Lillian is age 26, Flora A. age 8 and Charles age 6. Her husband Homer is living with his parents. I do not know the circumstances for the separate living arrangements
In 1910 The family is living together Homer is age 38, Lillian is age 36, Flora age 18, Charles age 16, Dora age 4, Everett age 2. Henrietta Girt, Homer's mother is living with the family.
This is the last census that Lillian is counted on. A picture of her cleaned monument has already been posted to the blog. She was only 38 years old when she passed in 1912
Her monument is made of Limestone and is a rolled cylinder on it side. The inscription is wearing, and is very hard to read.
In 1891 on the 4th of July she is united in marriage to Homer L. Girt, the half-brother of Cora Alice(various name spelling of maiden name). She is counted with her two children living with her parents, Lillian is age 26, Flora A. age 8 and Charles age 6. Her husband Homer is living with his parents. I do not know the circumstances for the separate living arrangements
In 1910 The family is living together Homer is age 38, Lillian is age 36, Flora age 18, Charles age 16, Dora age 4, Everett age 2. Henrietta Girt, Homer's mother is living with the family.
This is the last census that Lillian is counted on. A picture of her cleaned monument has already been posted to the blog. She was only 38 years old when she passed in 1912
Her monument is made of Limestone and is a rolled cylinder on it side. The inscription is wearing, and is very hard to read.
Ellen Howard Crabb Smith 1836 - 14 Nov 1878
Ellen Howard was the daughter of John B. Howard and his wife Lydia Cox. She was born in Indiana in 1836 prior to her marriage she lived with both her parents in Boone County Indiana.(See sketch of John B. Howard) On the 30 Dec 1854 she entered into the bonds of marriage with Wilson Crabb b.1835. The family is first counted in the 1860 Census consisting of Wilson age 25, Ellen age 23, Mary M. age 3 and William age 3mos. They were living in Brown Township Hendricks County Indiana. By 6 Feb 1866 Ellen is remarried to Anderson Franklin Smith b. 11 Apr 1834 in Indiana and dies 13 Oct 1870 in Boone County. On the 29 of July 1870 the family is counted in the Washington Township Census of Hendricks County Indiana. The household is made up of Anderson F. age 36, Ellen age 33, Charles W. age 15, John W. age 6, and William age 3. The youngest child William is Ellen's. Ellen goes on to have a son Anderson F. born Sept 23, 1870 three weeks prior to the death of her husband Anderson. The older children on the census are from the 1st marriage of Anderson F. to Priscilla Harris.
As for Ellen's first family I have found not information on the passing of Wilson Crabb or the fate of their children.
Ellen passes away in 1878 at the age of 41 and is buried in Howard Cemetery.
Information on Anderson F. Smith b. 1870 provided by Lavern Wing
As for Ellen's first family I have found not information on the passing of Wilson Crabb or the fate of their children.
Ellen passes away in 1878 at the age of 41 and is buried in Howard Cemetery.
Information on Anderson F. Smith b. 1870 provided by Lavern Wing
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Elmira Tenney Smith Obituary Danville Republican 4 Aug 1932
"Mrs. Oliver Johnson, age 73, died at her home, northeast of Danville, last Thursday morning, following a stroke suffered July 15. The funeral was conducted at the home, Saturday, in charge of Rev. C.A. Mitchell, assisted by Otis E. Gulley. Burial was in Howard Cemetery in Boone county. Surviving are the husband, one step-daughter, Mrs. Urban Money; four sisters Emma Smith, of Zionsville; Mrs. Lula Funkhouser, Lebanon: Mrs. Nora Black, Marion, and Mrs Clara McDonnell, Ingomar, Mont.; also a number of nieces and nephews. In another column will be found an obituary written by the deceased in 1928"
Elmira T. Smith Johnson was born December 5, 1858 in Boone County, Indiana. She was the second daughter of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell Smith. United with the new Hope Christian Church at the age of 18 years, moved her membership to the Zionsville Christian Church in about the year 1878. At which place she resided until her marriage with Oliver W. Johnson in the year 1917. She leaves her husband, one step-daughter and four sisters, Miss Emma Smith of Zionsville, Mrs. Lula Funkhouser, near Lebanon, Mrs. Nora Black, near Marion, and Mrs Clara McConnell of Ingomar Mont., also a number of nieces and nephews to cherish the memory of "Aunt Tennie." Passed at the age of 73 years and 23 day, July 28, 1832. All of this , with the exception of the date of her death was written by our dear sister who has gone to the good world to await the coming of loved ones. Her life was ever useful and unselfish. Always thinking of the comfort and welfare of loved ones than of her self."
I wonder how many people do write up their own obituary even in this day and age of email and internet conversations. Elmira wanted her life to be documented in her own words.
The Obituary was provided by Lavern Wing
Elmira T. Smith Johnson was born December 5, 1858 in Boone County, Indiana. She was the second daughter of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell Smith. United with the new Hope Christian Church at the age of 18 years, moved her membership to the Zionsville Christian Church in about the year 1878. At which place she resided until her marriage with Oliver W. Johnson in the year 1917. She leaves her husband, one step-daughter and four sisters, Miss Emma Smith of Zionsville, Mrs. Lula Funkhouser, near Lebanon, Mrs. Nora Black, near Marion, and Mrs Clara McConnell of Ingomar Mont., also a number of nieces and nephews to cherish the memory of "Aunt Tennie." Passed at the age of 73 years and 23 day, July 28, 1832. All of this , with the exception of the date of her death was written by our dear sister who has gone to the good world to await the coming of loved ones. Her life was ever useful and unselfish. Always thinking of the comfort and welfare of loved ones than of her self."
I wonder how many people do write up their own obituary even in this day and age of email and internet conversations. Elmira wanted her life to be documented in her own words.
The Obituary was provided by Lavern Wing
Margaret Darnall Smith Obituary Zionsville Times 10 Mar 1904
"Margaret Darnall, born in Jessamine Co. KY. Feb 24, 1832. She was the mother of seven children all of whom are living except one. Interment in the Howard graveyard, near Fayette."
Information provided by Lavern Wing
Information provided by Lavern Wing
Caleb Smith Obituary Lebanon Reporter 10 Dec 1903
"The funeral of the late Caleb Smith, who died Tuesday night at Zionsville will be held Friday morning. Short services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the residence in Zionsville and later, services will be hled at the Christian church at Fayette. Interment will be held at the Howard Cemetery north of Fayette. Mr. smith was a veteran of the civil war and served for three years in the regiment of Col. A.D. Straight. Mr. Smith was a member of the G.A.R. and Masonic fraternities."
Historical note the G.A.R. was the Grand Army of the Republic.
Information provided by Lavern Wing son of Oren Wing.
Historical note the G.A.R. was the Grand Army of the Republic.
Information provided by Lavern Wing son of Oren Wing.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell
The sun glints of the green and black lichen covered limestone logs of the tombstone of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell. The monument is made to look like stacked logs. This motif is sometimes used to state that here lies industrious salt of the earth type people. The true pioneer spirit that built this country. I am surprised by the condition of the stone, as time has not seemed to have touched this stone as much as some of the others.
Caleb Smith b. 10 Aug 1827 d. 8 Dec 1903 is first counted as a heard of household in the 1850 Census. He was married 27 Apr 1847 to his bride Nancy Susan Smith b.1828. Caleb is a farmer, and born in Kentucky There are several Smith families on the census sheet.
By 1860 Caleb is married to a Margaret Darnell, their nuptials having taken place in 1855. In the household is
Lucillian born 1851 we can assume she is a daughter of Nancy. I do not know what has happened to Nancy, I assume she passed, but have not found a burial record for her.
Emma R. born 1857
Elmira T. born 1858
Elmira J. born 1859
Caleb is a farmer, he has 1600 dollars in real estate and 600 in personal property. There are Darnell's on the same page as the Smith family. The family was counted in Perry, Boone, Indiana
In the 1870 Census the family consist of
Caleb age 43
Margaret age 39
Emma age 16
Elmira age 12
Aaron M age 10
Caleb M age 8
Lulu M age 5
Nora B age 1 She is also buried in Howard Cemetery under the surname of Black, She has her own sketch on the blog
The family was counted in Center, Hendricks, Indiana
In the 1880 Census the family has been joined by a daughter Clara B. born in 1870 and boarder a Adison Ryan a single white male age 49
Caleb age 51
Margaret age 48
Emma R. age 24
Elmira T. age 22
Aaron M. age 19
Caleb M. age 17
Lulu M. age 15
Nora B. age 12
Clara B. age 10 and
Adison Ryan age 49 a boarder
The family is living in Zionsville, with Caleb is a Hotel Landlord. Emma R. is a school teacher, Aaron and Caleb M. are laborers
In the 1900 Census the family is living in Eagle, Boone, Indiana,
Caleb age 72
Margaret age 68
Emma R. age 43
Elmira T. age 41
Cecil H. age 15
Herald G. age 12
The only one that gives a occupation is Emma R. the school teacher. Both Cecil H. and Herald G. are grandsons. This is the last census that both Caleb and Margaret are counted in, as they both pass before the 1910 Census
Caleb Smith b. 10 Aug 1827 d. 8 Dec 1903 is first counted as a heard of household in the 1850 Census. He was married 27 Apr 1847 to his bride Nancy Susan Smith b.1828. Caleb is a farmer, and born in Kentucky There are several Smith families on the census sheet.
By 1860 Caleb is married to a Margaret Darnell, their nuptials having taken place in 1855. In the household is
Lucillian born 1851 we can assume she is a daughter of Nancy. I do not know what has happened to Nancy, I assume she passed, but have not found a burial record for her.
Emma R. born 1857
Elmira T. born 1858
Elmira J. born 1859
Caleb is a farmer, he has 1600 dollars in real estate and 600 in personal property. There are Darnell's on the same page as the Smith family. The family was counted in Perry, Boone, Indiana
In the 1870 Census the family consist of
Caleb age 43
Margaret age 39
Emma age 16
Elmira age 12
Aaron M age 10
Caleb M age 8
Lulu M age 5
Nora B age 1 She is also buried in Howard Cemetery under the surname of Black, She has her own sketch on the blog
The family was counted in Center, Hendricks, Indiana
In the 1880 Census the family has been joined by a daughter Clara B. born in 1870 and boarder a Adison Ryan a single white male age 49
Caleb age 51
Margaret age 48
Emma R. age 24
Elmira T. age 22
Aaron M. age 19
Caleb M. age 17
Lulu M. age 15
Nora B. age 12
Clara B. age 10 and
Adison Ryan age 49 a boarder
The family is living in Zionsville, with Caleb is a Hotel Landlord. Emma R. is a school teacher, Aaron and Caleb M. are laborers
In the 1900 Census the family is living in Eagle, Boone, Indiana,
Caleb age 72
Margaret age 68
Emma R. age 43
Elmira T. age 41
Cecil H. age 15
Herald G. age 12
The only one that gives a occupation is Emma R. the school teacher. Both Cecil H. and Herald G. are grandsons. This is the last census that both Caleb and Margaret are counted in, as they both pass before the 1910 Census
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Earl Johnson
Earl was the two year old son of Oliver Johnson b.Oct 1859 and Alice nee Carter b. Jun 1859. Earl passed in 9 Dec 1890 and was born 21 Oct 1888. He was 2 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was never counted in a census that has survived.
Alice was the daughter of Leonard Carter and Martha Stuart mentioned in a prior sketch. The couple had a daughter Monteray born in 1883. Oliver and Alice married 10 Apr 1881, they made their home in Hendricks county, Indiana. Alice passes 10 Nov 1914. Oliver remarried Elmira T. Smith b. Dec 1858 the daughter of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell both mentioned in the sketch of Nora Black nee Smith. Elmira is buried next to her sister Emma in Howard Cemetery.
I have not found the burial site of either Oliver or Alice Johnson
Research Note. The following information was provided by Lavern Wing
Oliver Johnson was born in Putnam County, Indiana the son of Samuel and Sarah Johnson. He died 12 Nov 1941 in Hendricks County Indiana. Oliver is buried in South Cemetery, Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana.
Alice was the daughter of Leonard Carter and Martha Stuart mentioned in a prior sketch. The couple had a daughter Monteray born in 1883. Oliver and Alice married 10 Apr 1881, they made their home in Hendricks county, Indiana. Alice passes 10 Nov 1914. Oliver remarried Elmira T. Smith b. Dec 1858 the daughter of Caleb Smith and Margaret Darnell both mentioned in the sketch of Nora Black nee Smith. Elmira is buried next to her sister Emma in Howard Cemetery.
I have not found the burial site of either Oliver or Alice Johnson
Research Note. The following information was provided by Lavern Wing
Oliver Johnson was born in Putnam County, Indiana the son of Samuel and Sarah Johnson. He died 12 Nov 1941 in Hendricks County Indiana. Oliver is buried in South Cemetery, Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana.
Sallie Funkhouser and Carl Herring
Sallie Funkhouser the daughter of Lucian Funkhouser and Almira "Myra" E Crane. Sallie married Carl Herring on 6 Jun 1913 in Hendricks County, Indiana. Carl was the son Philip P. Herring and America C. Walker. He was born 20 May 1891, and he set up a household with Sallie prior to the 1920 Census as they have a total of four children between 1914 and her death in 1917. Sallie is the mother of Margaret who died in 1914, Frederick born in 1915, Harold W. born in 1916, and Cecil Keith born 1916. Sallie dies in 1917. She is buried next to her infant daughter who died in 1914
Howard School Re Dedication
On May 1, 2011 The Howard School Project will be rededicating the school that they have work at restoring. It has be restored to it's former splendor, inside and out. Please come on May 1, 2011 at 1 p.m. to join with our community to celebrate a job well done.
Andrew Strawmyer 1863-1939
Andrew Strawmyer is a descendant of Germam immigrants; his father Sebastian was from Baden Germany and his mother Eva Margaretta Denk/Dink was from Bavaria. The name Strawmyer is an Anglicize form of Strohman. Then it changes to Staumire, and finally Strawmyer. Names especially those of German heritage have a fluid spelling in United States Census, because the name may have sounded like Strawmyer; and the spelling would be changed to match the way the name sounded.
I first find the family in the 1860 Census living in Cincinatti Ward 12, Hamilton, Ohio
Sebastian age 36
Margaret age 29
Margaret age 6
George age 4
Augustus age 1
The surname in this census is spelled Stroham
The next Census is the 1870 Census and the family is living in Royalton, Eagle township, Boone County, Indiana
Sebastian age 49
Margaret age 35
Margaret age 16
August age 11
Theodore age 8
William age 3
Albert age 1
The surname spelling has changed to Strohimer. Andrew has been fostered out to the Brandenburg family which is counted on the same page as the Strohimer, his name is spelled as Shomier. Fostering out children was a common practice, during this era. But I am positive this is the correct family. Sebastian is a Grocer.
In the 1880 Census the family is still living in Royalton, in Eagle Township, Boone County
Sebastain age 59
Margarett age 49
Margarett age 26
Theodore age 18
Andy age 16
William B age 12
Albert age 11
Louella L. age 5
The surname is now spelled Straumire, more closely to resemble to final spelling of Strawmyer, as spelled on the family tombstones. Sebastain is a Farmer/Grocer. This is the last Census that Sebastian will be counted on as he passes in 1889 and is buried in Salem Cemetery. Eva Margaretta dies in 1906 and is buried in Salem also. The children's marriage index's gives her maiden name as Denk, have found one spelling as Rink.
Andrew goes on to marry Cora Alice (maiden name to be determined) on 4 Oct 1885 in Boone County Indiana. Note on this record Cora Alice's maiden name is Ganner. They are counted as a family in the 1900 Census
In the 1900 Census the family is living in Perry, Boone County Indiana
Andrew is age 37
Cora A is age 32
Gus is age 13 Augustus goes onto marry first Ida A Pitzer and after her death Uba Lovett
John A. is age 10 John Albert goes onto marry Ethal Emma Richwine
Iva A. is age 9 Iva goes onto marry Earl Brunes
Andrew is a farmer, and by this time Cora has had five live births, with only four children living, but only three children are on this record.
In the 1910 Census the family is living in Perry, Boone, Indiana
Andrew is age 47
Cora A. is age 42
John Albert is age 10
Orval is age 3 He goes onto marry a Fairy Anna(?)
Opal is age 1 On Opal's birth record the maiden name of Farmer is given for Cora. She marries Roscoe B. Rader
In the 1920 Census taken of Perry, Boone, Indiana. The household consist of
Andrew age 56
Cora A. age 52
Orval age 13
Opal age 11
Andrew is a farmer as occupation on census. There son John Albert and family are counted prior to the family
In the 1930 Census taken of Perry, Boone Indiana
The household consists of
Andrew age 67
Cora A. age 62
Opal age 21, she will marry the next year.
Andrew is still farming and he owns his farm.
This will be the last census that Andrew is counted on as he dies in 1939 and Cora follows in 1942. They are joined at Howard Cemetery by an Infant Son born and passes in 1891, and Harry A. born in 1888 and dies 14 Aug 1895. Both these boys have heart motifs on their dark limestone markers. They are both buried north of their parents. The infant son's is a square tablet with a heart carved in relief. Harry's marker is in the same color with the monument being carved in a heart shape with scroll sides. The infant son's tablet is leaning and Harry's monument and base is starting to lean to the west. Both are in need of repair by straightening.
I first find the family in the 1860 Census living in Cincinatti Ward 12, Hamilton, Ohio
Sebastian age 36
Margaret age 29
Margaret age 6
George age 4
Augustus age 1
The surname in this census is spelled Stroham
The next Census is the 1870 Census and the family is living in Royalton, Eagle township, Boone County, Indiana
Sebastian age 49
Margaret age 35
Margaret age 16
August age 11
Theodore age 8
William age 3
Albert age 1
The surname spelling has changed to Strohimer. Andrew has been fostered out to the Brandenburg family which is counted on the same page as the Strohimer, his name is spelled as Shomier. Fostering out children was a common practice, during this era. But I am positive this is the correct family. Sebastian is a Grocer.
In the 1880 Census the family is still living in Royalton, in Eagle Township, Boone County
Sebastain age 59
Margarett age 49
Margarett age 26
Theodore age 18
Andy age 16
William B age 12
Albert age 11
Louella L. age 5
The surname is now spelled Straumire, more closely to resemble to final spelling of Strawmyer, as spelled on the family tombstones. Sebastain is a Farmer/Grocer. This is the last Census that Sebastian will be counted on as he passes in 1889 and is buried in Salem Cemetery. Eva Margaretta dies in 1906 and is buried in Salem also. The children's marriage index's gives her maiden name as Denk, have found one spelling as Rink.
Andrew goes on to marry Cora Alice (maiden name to be determined) on 4 Oct 1885 in Boone County Indiana. Note on this record Cora Alice's maiden name is Ganner. They are counted as a family in the 1900 Census
In the 1900 Census the family is living in Perry, Boone County Indiana
Andrew is age 37
Cora A is age 32
Gus is age 13 Augustus goes onto marry first Ida A Pitzer and after her death Uba Lovett
John A. is age 10 John Albert goes onto marry Ethal Emma Richwine
Iva A. is age 9 Iva goes onto marry Earl Brunes
Andrew is a farmer, and by this time Cora has had five live births, with only four children living, but only three children are on this record.
In the 1910 Census the family is living in Perry, Boone, Indiana
Andrew is age 47
Cora A. is age 42
John Albert is age 10
Orval is age 3 He goes onto marry a Fairy Anna(?)
Opal is age 1 On Opal's birth record the maiden name of Farmer is given for Cora. She marries Roscoe B. Rader
In the 1920 Census taken of Perry, Boone, Indiana. The household consist of
Andrew age 56
Cora A. age 52
Orval age 13
Opal age 11
Andrew is a farmer as occupation on census. There son John Albert and family are counted prior to the family
In the 1930 Census taken of Perry, Boone Indiana
The household consists of
Andrew age 67
Cora A. age 62
Opal age 21, she will marry the next year.
Andrew is still farming and he owns his farm.
This will be the last census that Andrew is counted on as he dies in 1939 and Cora follows in 1942. They are joined at Howard Cemetery by an Infant Son born and passes in 1891, and Harry A. born in 1888 and dies 14 Aug 1895. Both these boys have heart motifs on their dark limestone markers. They are both buried north of their parents. The infant son's is a square tablet with a heart carved in relief. Harry's marker is in the same color with the monument being carved in a heart shape with scroll sides. The infant son's tablet is leaning and Harry's monument and base is starting to lean to the west. Both are in need of repair by straightening.
Two Days Off
Finally a nice day after two days of rain. Have contacted several Strawmyer relatives to find what they may know about the variations of Cora Alice's maiden name. I have also put a query on the Boone County L list. I just don't want to go down a wrong trail. I have been researching Andrew Strawmyer's line and am fascinated about the way the name changed in a thirty year period. Will post that information soon.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Amanda Frazee. Née Doyal
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| Amanda Doyal Frazee has been missed being counted in the cemetery prior. The reason is that her inscription is on the west side of the obelisk shared with Aaron, and is almost completely worn away. We only found it by feeling each stone, for any carvings. |
Howard Cemetery Row One
We are doing a Site Survey and have flagged and numbered all visible stones. The Coordinates are North to South West to East
Row Interned Description
1-1 Geoffrey Everett This is a shared red granite stone with William Everett GPS N39 55.847 W086 22.892
1-1 William Everett This is a shared red granite stone with Geoffrey Everett GPS N39
55.847 W086 22.892
1-2 Rebecca Long Stone is an Obelisk on a pedestal Vines and Leaves on secondary pedestal are fading away. The name Long is carved on the north face of the second pedestal. At the top of the obelisk is a fern leaf motif on all sides. GPS N39 55.840 W086 22.892
1-3 James E. Frazee The monument is dark grey limestone. The carving is relief, which means the stone is removed around the carving, so the letters pop out of the face of the stone. There is a fading ornate carving above the name and dates. The top of the stone is slating and the surname is carved on the stone. GPS N39 55.839 W086 22.891
1-4 Charles G. Frazee The monument is dark grey limestone. The carving is relief, which means the stone is removed around the carving, so the letters pop out of the face of the stone. There is a fading ornate carving above the name and dates. The top of the stone is slating and the surname is carved on the stone. It is identical to the one to the north of it. GPS N39 55.838 W086 22.891
1-5 Aaron Frazee The tombstone is made of light grey limestone. Information on the stone is Free and Accepted Mason. The stone is an Obelisk with information found on the North face and more unreadable inscriptions on the West fact of obelisk. The Obelisk has a pointed top. GPS N39 55.837 W086 22.892
1-6 Zella Edith Funkhouser The stone is a small limestone light grey Obelisk on a short base. The inscription is worn away and is extremely hard to read. On the small pedestal is a Greek revival scroll. GPS N39 55.836 W086 22.892
1-7 Reed Funkhouser The stone is red granite and is a shared monument with wife and son. GPS N39 55.835 W086 22.892
1-7 Rachael (Turpin) Funkhouser Same stone as husband and son. GPS (same as above)
1-7 Tennis Funkhouser Same stone as parents GPS(same as above)
1-8 Infant son of A.B. C.A. Strawmyer grey tablet limestone. It is square and cracked corner to corner.
1-9 Harry A Strawmyer Son of A.B. C.A. It is a heart topped shape light grey limestone monument,
1-10 Andrew Strawmyer Shared stone with wife Cora A. The stone is made of red granite
1-10 Cora A. Strawmyer Shared stoen with wife Cora A. The stone is made of red granite
1-11 Marsh infant Alva A.M. E. Marsh Limestone
1-12 Marsh infant
1-13 Marsh infant
1-14 Marsh infant
1-15 Unknown, but identical to Marsh infant stones
Survey completed by Julie Carrell Ten Year 4-H Member with additional information provided by Karen M. Everett
Row Interned Description
1-1 Geoffrey Everett This is a shared red granite stone with William Everett GPS N39 55.847 W086 22.892
1-1 William Everett This is a shared red granite stone with Geoffrey Everett GPS N39
55.847 W086 22.892
1-2 Rebecca Long Stone is an Obelisk on a pedestal Vines and Leaves on secondary pedestal are fading away. The name Long is carved on the north face of the second pedestal. At the top of the obelisk is a fern leaf motif on all sides. GPS N39 55.840 W086 22.892
1-3 James E. Frazee The monument is dark grey limestone. The carving is relief, which means the stone is removed around the carving, so the letters pop out of the face of the stone. There is a fading ornate carving above the name and dates. The top of the stone is slating and the surname is carved on the stone. GPS N39 55.839 W086 22.891
1-4 Charles G. Frazee The monument is dark grey limestone. The carving is relief, which means the stone is removed around the carving, so the letters pop out of the face of the stone. There is a fading ornate carving above the name and dates. The top of the stone is slating and the surname is carved on the stone. It is identical to the one to the north of it. GPS N39 55.838 W086 22.891
1-5 Aaron Frazee The tombstone is made of light grey limestone. Information on the stone is Free and Accepted Mason. The stone is an Obelisk with information found on the North face and more unreadable inscriptions on the West fact of obelisk. The Obelisk has a pointed top. GPS N39 55.837 W086 22.892
1-6 Zella Edith Funkhouser The stone is a small limestone light grey Obelisk on a short base. The inscription is worn away and is extremely hard to read. On the small pedestal is a Greek revival scroll. GPS N39 55.836 W086 22.892
1-7 Reed Funkhouser The stone is red granite and is a shared monument with wife and son. GPS N39 55.835 W086 22.892
1-7 Rachael (Turpin) Funkhouser Same stone as husband and son. GPS (same as above)
1-7 Tennis Funkhouser Same stone as parents GPS(same as above)
1-8 Infant son of A.B. C.A. Strawmyer grey tablet limestone. It is square and cracked corner to corner.
1-9 Harry A Strawmyer Son of A.B. C.A. It is a heart topped shape light grey limestone monument,
1-10 Andrew Strawmyer Shared stone with wife Cora A. The stone is made of red granite
1-10 Cora A. Strawmyer Shared stoen with wife Cora A. The stone is made of red granite
1-11 Marsh infant Alva A.M. E. Marsh Limestone
1-12 Marsh infant
1-13 Marsh infant
1-14 Marsh infant
1-15 Unknown, but identical to Marsh infant stones
Survey completed by Julie Carrell Ten Year 4-H Member with additional information provided by Karen M. Everett
"A portrait and biographical record of Boone, Clinton and Hendricks Counties, Ind. : containing biographical sketches of many prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies and portraits of all of the presidents of the United States, and biographies of the governors of Indiana"
DAVID D. DOYAL, a leading citizen,
official and farmer of Perry township, Boone county, Ind. , is a native of the township named and was born August 4, 1845, a son of John N. and Matilda (Howard) Doyal, both natives of Lewis county, Ky. John N. was born in 180 1 and was a son of John and Christena (Davis) Doyal; Matilda
was born February 27, 1807, and their marriage took place May 27, 1830. Their parents came from Kentucky to Perry township in 1840, and John entered 160 acres in what was then a wilderness but from which he redeemed an ex- cellent farm. He was a prominent man so- cially, and in politics a democrat; he served as township trustee two years, was justice of the peace eighteen years, and assessor two years; he was industrious and thrifty, and added to his land until he owned 360 acres. He and wife were devoted members of the Christian church, in which faith he died January 6, 1886, and was followed by his wife June 16, 1886. Their five children were named as follows: Amanda, widow of A. Frazee, of Perry town- ship; Samuel H., count judge of Frankfort, Clinton county, Ind.; John L. , died in the Seventh Indiana volunteers, at the battle of the Wilderness; David D , whose name cipens this sketch, and Emily Q , deceased. David D. Doyal was reared on the farm on which he was born and on which he still resides, and received a very good common- school education. At the age of twenty-one years he began business on his own account, but remained with his father until the latter's death. In 1880 he married, in Boone county. Miss Maggie Raider, who was born in Cincin- nati, Ohio, in 1854, a daughter of George and Margaret Raider, the former of whom was killed by accident when Maggie was but two years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Doyal have been born five children, named as follows: George, Everett, Luella, John W, and Sarah. Mrs. Doyal is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics Mr. Doyal is a democrat, and under the aus- pices of that party was elected township trust- ee in April, 1888, and so satisfactorily did he perform the functions of the office, that he has been re-elected each term since, and has prob- ably done more good work for the township than any one who had preceded him in the office. July 17, 1S84, while Me. Doyal was riding on a reaper, his horses ran away and he had a leg broken and was otherwise seriously injured; what he has, however, is the result of his own hard labor, and he now owns a highly improved farm of 233 acres, unsurpassed by any other in the township in skillful management. Mr. Doyal, fraternally, is a Freemason, being a member of the blue lodge and of the chapter; he is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and_ was formerly member of a lodge of the I. O. O. F., which is now defunct. So- cially, he and his estimable lady maintain a high position in Perry and the surrounding townships.
The Book Sited is no longer in Copyright
The source can be found here
http://www.archive.org/stream/portraitbiographbch00chic/
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Interested in Helping
If you are interested in helping with this project please email us at howardscemetery@tds.net, or leave a comment
Work Day
Just got home from Howard Cemetery, we were there for the past hour and a half. Ray excavated while I re GPSed some stones, to make sure the GPS location that we took prior are correct, so far so good. I was able to see some detailed carving on some stones in the late afternoon sun that could not be seen in full sun. I also did some more site survey's. The inscription on a lot of the lime stone monuments will not be readable in another couple of years. I worry in general about the condition of the cemetery. If we had not started this project this year, the stones may never have had a chance. Rayke is concerned that with the township governments going away there maybe no funds for upkeep. He also worries about the parkway which is scheduled to go beside the cemetery. States do not always care about history when progress is the agenda. I believe in progress and technology, but not at the expense of the past. I have been asked why did your son pick this cemetery, because people assume that my son must be related to the interned, except for three Everett children my son is not directly related to anyone else in Howard Cemetery. The reason he wanted to take this project on and propose it to the club, is that he has been raised to understand and be grateful to the past. He is a young man of few words, but is willing to put his labor where his convictions are. It is the people that are buried in Howard Cemetery that helped homestead Perry Township, who built the community we now live in. You don't have to be related to the people in a cemetery to care about what happens to it.
John W. Doyal
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