Friday, March 08, 2013

Postcard Friday : Had A Swell Time Last Night



Angola, Ind. March 25, 1911

Miss Vera Haley
Portland, Ind.
R.R. 9

Mar. 25. '11.

Hello friend, -

Ill bet you think Im slow.  Ha. Anyway was glad to receive your card when returned.  Say Vera, by the way I had my Photo's taken last term.  Has you had yours taken also sometime back.  I would be glad to exchange.  I left plenty of mine at home, so you can get one there, so be sure & send one to 

L.C.

These are fine days. hard to study. Ha.

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This postcard was part of the collection of my paternal great-aunt and uncle, Clarence and Vera (Haley) Stuber.  Clarence was a student at Angola at the time.




Sunday, March 03, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Orville Edward "Jack" Lambertson (1902-1983)

Orville Edward "Jack" Lambertson (1902-1983) was my maternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory data analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.


1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Orville was born February 23, 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana1.  I do not yet have a copy of his birth certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Orville's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the Lambertson family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Orville, though I do not know the family's church affiliation at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Orville was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Orville was married December 30, 1922 in Madison County, Indiana to Mary E. Herter.  I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.

          Orville was married before 1929 to Martha Stoner, probably in Madison County, Indiana.  I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.

          Orville was married to Hassie May Hawkins.  I do not have a copy of their marriage license.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to determine the dates of Orville's second and third marriages before searching contemporary newspapers for mention of their nuptials.  I will add searching for mention of his first marriage in contemporary newspapers to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Once I can determine the exact date of Orville's wedding, can search newspaper accounts for mention of an anniversary.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               Orville and Mary were divorced in Madison County, Indiana on October 25, 19242.

               I have not yet located a copy of the divorce record for Orville and Martha.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Orville died May 23, 1982 in Oroville, Butte County, California.  I do not have a copy of his death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Will need to add searching for mention of Orville's obituary to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.  Will need to check newspapers in California as well as Indiana to see if he was mentioned.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               Once I've determined where the funeral was held, will need to search out local funeral home records for more details.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               My database does not indicate at this time in what cemetery Orville was buried.  When the information is obtained from the obituary, can seek out a photo of his tombstone.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 13, 1940, Orville was enumerated as head of household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana3, as O.E. Lambertson, age 38, born in Indiana.  He had completed two years of high school.  His residence in 1935 was the same location.  His occupation was listed as working as a commercial hauler for a trailer factory.  Also listed in the household was his wife, Martha, age 34, born Indiana, working as a coil welder at General Motors.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 10, 1930, Orville was enumerated in the Charles A. Stoner household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana4, as Orville Lambertson, son-in-law, age 28, born in Indiana.  He could read and write and spoke English.  He was working as an auto repairman for a motor sales company.  His wife, Martha C., age 24, was working as a laborer for the Remy Corp.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 14, 1920, Orville was enumerated in the Charles W. Lambertson household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana5, as Orval E. Lambertson, age 17, born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ohio and his mother was born in Indiana.  He could read and write and spoke English.  His occupation was listed as a stainer in a cabinet factory.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 23, 1910, Orville enumerated in the Charles Lambertson household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana6, as Orval E. Lambertson, age 8, born in Indiana.  He had attended school within the year.  Both his parents were listed as being born in Indiana.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1921.  These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records
  
          I have not investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Lambertson farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not located a draft registration record for Orville.  I would think it likely that he would have registered for the World War II draft of 1942, which included men of the age 35-44.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I have no evidence of military service by Orville.

     3.3. Service Records

          I have not evidence of military service by Orville.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what items might mention Orville.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Madison County, Indiana published plat maps in 1940 and 1949 that might be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental records

     Supplemental records available for research for Orville include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these records to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     In 1924, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Mary E., living at 809 North 16th Street7.

     In 1929, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha C., living at 522 North 14th Street8.

     In 1931, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha C., living at 418 North 14th Street9.

     In 1935, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha S., living at 418 North 14th Street10.

     In 1938, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha, living at 418 North 14th Street11.

     In 1941, Orville was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with wife Martha C., living at 418 North 14th Street12.

Sources:

1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family, Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 49.
2. Madison County, Indiana Order Book 99, case # 6952, 1924.
3. 1940 U.S.census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 3, Elwood, Pipe Creek Township, enumeration district 48-63, SD 11, sheet 6A, dwelling 418, family 121; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1930 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 3, Elwood, Pipe Creek Township, enumeration district 48-50, SD 5, sheet 8B, dwelling 522, family 208; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 March 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Charles W. Lambertson household, 1920 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, Pipe Creek Township, ED 138, SD 84, sheet 6, dwelling 138, family 143; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449.
6. Charles Lambertson household, 1910 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Indiana, population schedule, Jackson Township, ED 104, SD 9, sheet 6, dwelling 156, family 158; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 353.
7. Elwood (Indiana) Directory 1924 (Binghampton, New York, USA: Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1924), page 127.
8. 1929 Elwood, Indiana Directory (Binghampton, New York, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1929), page 131.
9. City Directory and Classified Business Directory of Advertisers, Elwood, Indiana, 1931-1932 (Noblesville, Indiana, USA: Pioneer Directory Company, 1931-1932), page 49.
10. Elwood, Indiana Directory 1935 (Binghampton, New York, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1935), page 112.

11. National's Elwood Indiana Directory 1938, Vol. 1, No. 6 (Peoria, Illinois, USA: National Directory Service, 1938), page 157.
12. The Baldwin and Call-Leader Elwood Indiana Con Survey Directory Master Edition 1941 (Parsons, Kansas, USA: Baldwin Con Survey Company and Elwood Call-Leader, 1941), page 168.


This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.

Friday, March 01, 2013

Postcard Friday : Leap Year





Miss Vera Haley
Portland Ind
R.R. # 9

Thurs. 8 o'clock. Rec'd a letter from John says he isn't coming out.  But I think he is fooling with me like I did him.  Leona is here cause yesterday rec'd a letter from Rose.  She is coming if her grand-ma is better.  Leona says she is. We that is Leona, Hazel & I may be over Fri. P.M.  I am serving today.  Killed 49 rats.  L.C.S.
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This postcard was part of the collection of my paternal great-aunt and uncle, Clarence & Vera (Haley) Stuber.  

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Pierpont Family in Indianapolis, 1922

Polk's 1922 City Directory, Indianapolis, Indiana


Continuing my research into the PIERPONT family in Indianapolis, the 1922 Polk's Directory at Archive.org listed the following PIERPONTs [h=house r=rents].  I have been hoping to find out more about the early years of the Harry Pierpont family.

Pierpont Blance J tel oper r533 N Belmont
Pierpont Clarence M assmblr h1152 Spruce
Pierpont Cora F clk CCC&StLRy r1152 Spruce
Pierpont Edw L lab h1138 S Sheffield av
Pierpont Ezra M mech h1537 Draper
Pierpont Frank firemn h1116 N Traub av
Pierpont Helen J clrk r533 N Belmont
Pierpont Macel A matron Cosmopolitan Community Center r533 N Belmont av
Pierpont Perry lab r1116 N Traub av
Pierpont Raymond W finshr r1322 E 24th
Pierpont Wm E pipeftr h533 N Belmont av 

The Blance Pierpont is unidentified, though she resides at the same residence as Helen, Macel and Wm E.

The Clarence M. Pierpont and Cora Pierpont were at the same location as the 1920 city directory, and their relationship to the others has not been indentified.

The Edward L. Pierpont is believed to be the son of John T. and Hester Pierpont, and the younger brother of Harry's father, Joseph Gilbert.  In the 1920 directory, he was living on Minnesota.

The Ezra M. Pierpont is believed to be the son of John T. and Hester Pierpont, and a younger brother of Harry's father, Joseph Gilbert.  In the 1920 directory, he was living at the same place.

The Frank Pierpont is believed to be the son of John T. and Hester Pierpont, and a younger brother of Harry's father, Joseph Gilbert.  In the 1920 directory, he was living on Morris.

The Helen J. Pierpont is unidentified, but she resides at the same residence as Blanche, Macel A and Wm E.

The Macel A. Pierpont is unidentifed, but she resides at the same residence as Blanche, Helen and Wm. E.

The Perry Pierpont is unidentified, but resides at the same residence as Frank Pierpont.  May be his son.

The Raymond Pierpont is unidentified.

The Wm E. Pierpont is unidentified, but resides at the same residence as Blanche, Helen and Macel A.

This directory raises more questions as to why Harry's family was not mentioned.  In the 1920 census, they were located in Ward 14 of Indianapolis and were enumerated January 6th.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Leona D. (Lambertson) Fetz Carpenter (1904-1988)

Leona D. (Lambertson) Fetz Carpenter (1904-1988) was my maternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory data analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Leona was born August 20, 1904 in Hamilton County, Indiana1.  I do not yet have a copy of her birth certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Leona's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the Lambertson family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Leona, though I do not know the church affiliation at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Leona was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Leona was married sometime between 1920 and 1925 to Clarence Everett Fetz.  Until compiling this analysis I didn't realize I didn't have their wedding date. Will need to search marriage records in Madison County, Indiana for the record.

          Leona was married April 19, 1968 in Aroma, Hamilton County, Indiana, to Joseph Carpenter.  I do not yet have a copy of their marriage license.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Will need to determine date of Leona's first marriage before searching contemporary newspapers for mention of the nuptials.  I will add searching for mention of her second marriage to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Once I've determined the date of Leona and Clarence's wedding, will be able to search newspapers for mention of their wedding anniversary.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               There is no indication that Leona and Clarence were divorced.  Her second husband, Joseph Carpenter, passed away ten days after their marriage.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Leona died July 12, 19882.  I do not have the location, nor a copy of her death certificate.  Assuming that death took place in Madison County, Indiana, will add searching for her death certificate to my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Will need to add searching for her obituary to my list of "to-do" items on my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

              Once I've determined where her funeral was held, will need to search out local funeral home records for more details.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               My database does not indicate at this time in what cemetery Leona is buried.  When the information from the obituary is obtain, I can seek out a photograph of her tombstone.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

               On April 19, 1940, Leona was enumerated in the Clarence Fetz household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana3, as Leona Fetz, wife, age 35, born Indiana.  Her residence in 1935 was the same location.  She had completed the 8th grade and no occupation was listed.  Also in the household were husband, Clarence, age 41, born in Indiana, a musician, and children Jack, age 16; Lois, age 14, and Bruce, age 11, all born in Indiana.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On April 29, 1930, Leona was enumerated in the Clarence E. Fetz household in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana4, as Leona D. Fetz, age 25, wife.  She could read and write and spoke English.  She was married at age 17.  She was born in Indiana, as were both of her parents.  No occupation was given.  Living in the household were husband, Clarence, age 31, a farmer on a truck farm, and children Jack E., age 6; Lois J., age 4 6/12mo.; and Bruce E., age 1 6/12mo., all born in Indiana.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 2, 1920, Leona was enumerated as a lodger in the Freeman B. Harting household in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana5, as Leona Lambertson, age 15, lodger, working as a servant.  She could read and write and spoke English.  She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Indiana.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 23, 1910, Leona was enumerated in the Charles Lambertson household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana6, as Leona D., daughter, age 5, born in Indiana.  She did not yet attend school. Both her parents were listed as being born in Indiana.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1921.  These, however, were merely for the purpose of determining legislative apportionment.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Lambertson or Fetz farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Leona was a female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her father or husband that would make Leona eligible to receive a pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Leona was a female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention Leona.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Madison County, Indiana published plat maps in 1940, 1949, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1969 and 1970 that might be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental records

     Supplemental records available for research for Leona include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these itmes to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     In 1924, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence (mispelled Lawrence) living at 1515 South R Street.7

    In 1925, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 2407 South B Street8.

     In 1927, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 1622 South I Street9.

     In 1929, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 818 South 9th Street10.

     In 1931, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence and children Jack, Lois & Bruce, living at 2723 North B Street11.

     In 1933, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 906 South C Street12.

     In 1941, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 1330 South J Street13.

     In 1945, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 1303 South J Street14.

     In 1947, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 414 South D Street15.

     In 1949, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 414 South D Street16.

     In 1952, Leona was listed in the Elwood, Madison County, Indiana city directory with husband Clarence living at 414 South D Street17.

Sources:

1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family, Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 49.
2. Leona D. Carpenter, no. 308-12-3651, Social Security Death Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
3. 1940 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, 4th Ward, Elwood, ED 48-65, SD 11, sheet 11B, dwelling 1300, family 324; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 February 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. 1930 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Pipe Creek Township, ED 48-55, SD5, sheet 15B, dwelling 379, family 380; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 February 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Freeman B. Harting household, 1920 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Pipecreek Twp., SD 84, ED 134, dwelling 29, family 31, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 449.
6. Charles Lambertson household, 1910 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Indiana, population schedule, Jackson Twp., ED 104, SD 9, sheet 6, dwelling 156, family 158; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 353.
7. Elwood (Indiana) Directory 1924 (Binghampton, New York, USA: Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1924), page 97.
8. Elwood (Indiana) Directory 1925 (Binghampton, New York, USA: Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1925), page 104.
9. Elwood (Indiana) Directory 1927 (Binghampton, New York, USA: Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1927), page 100.
10. 1929 Elwood, Indiana Directory (Binghampton, NY, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1929), page 100.
11. City Directory and Classified Business Directory of Advertisers, Elwood, Indiana 1931-1932 (Noblesville, Indiana, USA: Pioneer Directory Company, 1931-1932), page 32.
12. 1933 Elwood, Indiana Directory (Binghampton, NY, USA: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1933), page 95.
13. The Baldwin and Call-Leader Elwood Indiana Con Survey Directory Master Edition 1941 (Parsons, Kansas, USA: Baldwin Con Survey Company and Elwood Call Leader, 1941), page 139.
14. The Mullin-Kille Elwood Indiana Con Survey Directory Master Edition 1945 (Hebron, Nebraska, USA: The Mullin-Kille Company, 1945), page 136.
15. The Mullin-Kille Elwood Indiana Resident Directory and Cosmopolitan Telephone Directory 1947-1948 (Columbus, Ohio, USA: The Mullin-Kille Company, 1948), page 239.
16. The Baldwin Elwood Con Survey City Directory 1949 (Columbus,Ohio, USA: Baldwin Con Survey Company, 1949), page 144.
17. The Mullin-Kille Elwood Indiana Con Survey City Directory Master Edition 1952 (Chillicothe, Ohio, USA: Mullin-Kille Company, 1952), page 234.



This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Military Papers Holder: William Lee Wright


MILITARY PAPERS

William Leonidas Wright


From Your Friends
At
Delco-Remy

This leather military papers holder was given to my maternal grandfather, William Lee Wright (1919-1973) by his co-workers at Delco-Remy in Anderson, Indiana prior to him leaving for the service in World War II.  It is a part of the collection of items in my mother's possession.

It is unknown why his name is listed as William Leonidas Wright.  Was it a mistake?  Perhaps a nickname?  We will never know.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Gerald Lambertson (1906-1906)

Gerald Lambertson (1906-1906) was my maternal great-granduncle.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Gerald was born June 28, 1906 in Hamilton County, Indiana1.  He was a twin to his sister, Geraldine.  I do not yet have a copy of his birth certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Gerald's birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible record for the Lambertson family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family members in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Gerald, though I do not know the church affiliation of the family at this time.  Based on the information in his obituary, I believe they may have been members of the Society of Friends.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Gerald was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Not applicable, as Gerald didn't survive into adulthood.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Not applicable, as Gerald didn't survive into adulthood.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Not applicable, as Gerald didn't survive into adulthood.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               Not applicable, as Gerald didn't survive into adulthood.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Gerald died October 3, 1906 in Hamilton County, Indiana2.  I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.  The story I have been told was that death was due to milk sickness from drinking Wilson's Condensed Milk.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Gerald's obituary appeared in the October 5, 1906 edition of the Noblesville Ledger2.

               The obituary was the subject of a previous post.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               Gerald's obituary did not name the funeral home who handled the arrangements.

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Gerald's tombstone in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana has not been photographed.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

     2.2. State Census Records

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

     3.2. Pension Records

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

5. Supplemental records

     Not applicable, as Gerald did not survive into adulthood.

Sources:

1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family, Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 50.
2. Gerald & Geraldine Lambertson obituary, Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, USA, October 5, 1906, page 5.



This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Geraldine Lambertson (1906-1906)

Geraldine Lambertson (1906-1906) was my maternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Geraldine was born June 28, 1906 in Hamilton County, Indiana1.  She was a twin to her brother, Gerald.  I do not yet have a copy of her birth certificate.  Will need to add this to my list of "to-do" items on my next research trip.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of her birth.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records of the Lambertson family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family members in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of a baptismal record for Geraldine, though I do not know the church affiliation.  Geraldine's obituary leads me to believe they were members of the Society of Friends.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Geraldine was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

          1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper

               Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

          1.2.2. Anniversary notice

               Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

          1.2.3. Divorce decree

               Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Geraldine died October 3, 1906 in Hamilton County, Indiana2.   I do not have a copy of her death certificate, and will need to add that to my list of "to-do" items.  I have been told that the cause of death was milk sickness, from drinking Wilson's condensed milk.

          1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper

               Geraldine's obituary appeared in the October 5, 1906 edition of the Noblesville, Indiana Ledger2

               The obituary was the subject of a previous post.

          1.3.2. Funeral home records

               The obituary did not list the funeral home, but did mention that both Gerald and Geraldine were buried in the same casket. 

          1.3.3. Tombstone photograph

               Geraldine's tombstone at the Cicero Cemetery in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana has not been photographed.  Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
          

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          Geraldine did not survive into adulthood, and did not appear on any census record.

     2.2. State Census Records

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

     3.2. Pension Records

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

5. Supplemental records

     Not applicable, as Geraldine did not survive into adulthood.

Sources:

1. Beals, John, Chronology of the Beals Family", Butler Printing House, Noblesville, Indiana, 1912, page 50.
2. Gerald & Geraldine Lambertson obituary, Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, USA, October 5, 1906, page 5.



This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Marriage License & Return: Mathias J. Atkinson to Elsie Lemasters, 1894


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Mathias J. Atkinson to Elsie Lemasters, 1894"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

STATE OF INDIANA JAY COUNTY, SS:

To All Who Shall See These Presents - Greeting:

Know Ye, That any person empowered by law to solemnize Marriages, is hereby authorized to join together, as Husband and Wife,

Mathias J. Atkinson and Elsie Lemasters

and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority.

In Testimony, Whereof, I J.A.M. Adair, Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Portland this 15'' day of September 1894

J.A.M. Adair Clerk

STATE OF INDIANA, JAY COUNTY, SS:

This Certifies, That I joined in Marriage as Husband and Wife, 

Mathias J. Atkinson and Elsie Lemasters

on the 15" day of Sept. 1894

S.A. Armstrong, Min.


Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Mathias J. Atkinson to Elsie Lemasters, 1894"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society.

MARRIAGE RETURN

1. Full name of GROOM Mathias J. Atkinson
2. Place of residence Madison Tp. Jay Co.
3. Age next birthday 30 years
4. Color White
5. Occupation Farming
6. Place of birth Madison Tp. Jay Co.
7. Father's name Daniel Atkinson
8. Mother's maiden name Sarah Long
9. No. of groom's marriage First
10. Full name of BRIDE Elsie Lemasters
11. Place of residence Madison Tp. Jay Co.
12. Age next birthday 23 years
13. Color White
14. Place of birth Dark Co. Ohio
15. Father's name Luman W. Lemasters
16. Mother's maiden name Mary K. Chew
17. No. of bride's marriage First
18. Place of marriage Home of L.W. Lemasters
19. By S.A. Armstrong Minister
20. Date of marriage Sept. 15" 1894

This record of the marriage of Mathias J. Atkinson and Mary Elsie Lemasters was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Mary Elsie was my paternal great grandaunt, the daughter of Luman Walker Lemasters and Mary Keziah Chew.  After their marriage, they remained in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, where Mathias was engaged in farming.