John C. Griggs1

b. 6 May 1712, d. 1799
Family
Birth*6 May 1712John C. Griggs was born on 6 May 1712 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Marriage*28 May 1741He married Mehitable Thurston Ellis on 28 May 1741 in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,1,3 
(Husband) Death18 September 1758John became a widower when Mehitable Thurston (Ellis) Griggs died on 18 September 1758 at age 38.4,5 
Death*1799He died in 1799 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at about age 871 
Burial* and was buried in Walnut Street Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.1 

Family

 Mehitable Thurston Ellis b. 14 Sep 1720, d. 18 Sep 1758
Child 1.John Griggs Jr.1,6 b. 16 Mar 1745, d. 1800

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John C Griggs, Memorial# 196331920. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mehitable Thurston (Ellis) Griggs, Memorial# 177947625.
  3. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Marriage of Mehitable Ellis and John Griggs on 28 May 1741 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  4. [S979] Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Death of Mehitable Griggs on 18 September 1758 in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA, wife of John Griggs.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mehitable Thurston (Ellis) Griggs, Memorial# 177947625, recording her death in 1757.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Capt John Griggs Jr., Memorial# 177947685.

John Griggs Jr.1,2

b. 16 March 1745, d. 1800
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*John C. Griggs3,2 b. 6 May 1712, d. 1799
Mother*Mehitable Thurston Ellis4,2 b. 14 Sep 1720, d. 18 Sep 1758
Birth*16 March 1745John Griggs Jr. was born on 16 March 1745 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 
Marriage*1776He married Anna Heaton, daughter of Seth Heaton and Thankful Field, in 1776.1,5,2 
Revolutionary War*He served as a Captain during the Revolutionary War.2 
Prisoner of War* He was captured by the British and, although held as a Prisoner of War on the notorious prison ship, the HMS Jersey, survived the war.2 
(Husband) Death16 January 1784John became a widower when Anna (Heaton) Griggs died on 16 January 1784 at age 29.5 
Death*1800He died in 1800 in Elkland, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, at about age 55.2 

Family

 Anna Heaton b. 29 Jun 1754, d. 16 Jan 1784

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 2, page 22. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Capt John Griggs Jr., Memorial# 177947685. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John C Griggs, Memorial# 196331920.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mehitable Thurston (Ellis) Griggs, Memorial# 177947625.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna (Heaton) Griggs, Memorial# 177947777.

John Grigsby1

b. 1790, d. 24 April 1870
Family
Birth*1790John Grigsby was born about 1790.1 
Death*24 April 1870He died on 24 April 1870 at about age 801 
Burial* and was buried in Radnor Cemetery, Radnor, Delaware County, Ohio.1 

Family
Child 1.Mary Jane Grigsby+1,2 b. 27 Feb 1825, d. 2 Mar 1914

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Grigsby, Memorial# 55461977. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (Grigsby) Lovitt, Memorial# 53736750.

Mary Jane Grigsby1

b. 27 February 1825, d. 2 March 1914
Family
Father*John Grigsby2,1 b. 1790, d. 24 Apr 1870
Birth*27 February 1825Mary Jane Grigsby was born on 27 February 1825 in Culpeper County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*27 April 1843She married Price Lovitt, son of John William Lovit and Anna Price, on 27 April 1843 in Muskingum County, Ohio.1,3,4 
(Wife) Death7 December 1880Mary Jane became a widow when Price Lovitt died on 7 December 1880 at age 58.3 
Death*2 March 1914She died on 2 March 1914 in Henderson County, Illinois, at age 89 years, 3 days1 
Burial* and was buried near her husband in Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute, Henderson County.1,3 

Family

 Price Lovitt b. 22 Feb 1822, d. 7 Dec 1880
Child 1.Marion Lovitt+1,5 b. 20 Jun 1857, d. 11 Jul 1938

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (Grigsby) Lovitt, Memorial# 53736750. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Grigsby, Memorial# 55461977.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Price Lovitt, Memorial# 53736747.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Price Lovitt and Mary Jane Grigsby on 27 April 1843 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000865137. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Marion Lovitt, Memorial# 60813273.

Lucinda Grimsly1

b. 29 July 1832, d. 8 July 1906
Family
Birth*29 July 1832Lucinda Grimsly was born on 29 July 1832 in Illinois.1,2 
Marriage*10 August 1848She married Joab M. Fanning on 10 August 1848 in Morgan County, Illinois.3,1,4 
Census US 1880*9 June 1880Lucinda and Joab M. Fanning were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 9 June 1880 in Franklin Precinct, Morgan County, Illinois. Joab was 55 years of age and a farmer, and Lucinda was 48 and keeping house. They were enumerated with four of their children in 1880. James L. was 23 and a farmer, Frank was 15, Cora 12, and Bessie 9. The three youngest children had attended school within the year.1 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Lucinda and Joab, who was enumerated as "Jacob" Fanning, appeared on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in Nortonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Joab's age was reported as 73, and his birth in May of 1827. He was a farmer how owned his farm, and he had been married 53 years. Lucinda's age was reported as 67, and her birth in July of 1832. She had given birth to 7 children, 6 of whom were living in 1900. Their son James, who was reported to be 35 years of age, and his birth in February of 1863, resided with his parents in 1900 and was a farm worker.5 
Death*8 July 1906She died on 8 July 1906 at age 732 
Burial* and was buried in Providence Cemetery, Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois.2 

Family

 Joab M. Fanning b. 27 May 1827, d. 17 Jul 1909
Child 1.Bessie R Fanning+1 b. Dec 1870, d. 12 Mar 1951

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joab M. and Lucinda Fanning, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 251C; Enumeration District: 173. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucinda (Grimsley) Fanning, Memorial# 108580463. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Joab M. Fanning and Lucinda Grimsly, Morgan County, 10 August 1848. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Jacob" and Lucinda Fanning, Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240332, reporting their marriage year as 1847. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Jacob" and Lucinda Fanning, Nortonville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240332.

Hannah Aleverinda Grindstaff1

b. 6 January 1867, d. 16 January 1942
Family
Birth*6 January 1867Hannah Aleverinda Grindstaff was born on 6 January 1867 near Sedgewickville, Bollinger County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*9 May 1886She married James Franklin Ellis on 9 May 1886 in Missouri.1,2 
(Wife) Death25 May 1941Hannah became a widow when James Franklin Ellis died on 25 May 1941 at age 76.2 
Death*16 January 1942She died less than eight months later on 16 January 1942 in Sedgewickville, Bollinger County, Missouri, at age 751 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Row 3, Plot 14, of Flatwoods Cemetery, Sedgewickville.1,2 

Family

 James Franklin Ellis b. 19 Jan 1865, d. 25 May 1941
Child 1.Kerry Lee Ellis+1,3 b. 2 Sep 1888, d. 16 Sep 1955

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah Aleverinda (Grindstaff) Ellis, Memorial# 104826207. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Franklin “Frank” Ellis, Memorial# 27990929.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Kerry Lee Ellis, Memorial# 104549813.

Martha A. Grooms1

Family
Marriage*She married, as his second wife, Levi Holder.1 
(Wife) Death1862Martha became a widow when Levi Holder died in 1862 of pneumonia, after falling into the Barren River, in Barren County at about age 44.1 

Family

 Levi Holder b. 1818, d. 1862

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Levi Holder, Memorial# 73343229. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Isaac Gross1

b. 1844
Family
Birth*1844Isaac Gross was born about 1844 in Indiana.2 
Marriage*28 February 1880We suspect he married, as her first husband, Paulina Shafer, daughter of Henry Shafer and Mary M. Ballard, on 28 February 1880 in Indiana.1 
Census US 1880*7 June 1880Paulina and Isaac Gross were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 7 June 1880 at 280 Bank Street, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana. Isaac was recorded as 36 years of age and his occupation was keeping a variety and notions store. Paulina was 18 years old and her occupation was to stand in the store.2 
Research Notes*The marriage of Isaac and Paulina (Shafer) Gross ended, although we don't know whether by divorce or Isaac's death. We've learned nothing about him either before or after 1880. Pauline married her second husband in 1894.1,2,3 

Family

 Paulina Shafer b. 29 Oct 1862, d. 2 Feb 1953

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Perlina J Shaffer and Isaac Gross on 28 February 1880 in Indiana, United States, citing page 107 and referencing FHL Film# 000549334. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Paulina Gross, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: 277; Page: 328a; Enumeration District: 074. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Samuel J Jones of Paoli, Orange County, born in Orange County, son of John Jones and "Elzora" Clements, and Paulina Ballard (Paulina Shafer) of Orange County, born in Crawford County, daughter of Henry Shafer and ____ Ballard, married on 17 September 1894 in Orange County, Indiana, United States, citing page 256 and referencing no FHL Film#.

John Gross1

Family
Marriage*17 April 1710He married, as her first husband, Hannah Nutting of Cambridge, daughter of Jonathan Nutting and Elizabeth __?__, on 17 April 1710 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Family

 Hannah Nutting

Citations

  1. [S1245] Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts 1630-1877 with a Genealogical Register, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: H.O. Houghton and Company, 1877), Nutting Family, pages 615-616. Hereinafter cited as History of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Cambridge Marriages, Volume 2, page 289. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Sophie M. Gross1

b. 16 August 1884
Family
Birth*16 August 1884Sophie M. Gross was born on 16 August 1884 in Nordborg, Sønderborg County, Denmark.2 
Name VariationHer full name was Sophie Marie Gross.2 
Marriage*16 November 1927She married Niels Lauritz Nyboe, son of Lauritz Nyboe and Henrietta Christensen, on 16 November 1927 in Los Angeles County, California.1,2 
Census US 1930*12 April 1930Mary S. and Nels Nyboe were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 12 April 1930 at 210 South Olive, Anaheim, Orange County, California. Nels was recorded as 43 years of age, although he was actually age 56, and Mary was recorded as 39 years of age, although she was actually age 45. They reported being ages 37 and 33 at their marriage, although they were actually ages 54 and 43 years, respectively. They rented their home for $25 per month and owned a radio, and Nels worked for wages as an Evaporator in a By-Products company.3 
Naturalization4 June 1940Her husband's Declaration of Intention for himself and Sophie to become citizens of the United States of America was filed on 4 June 1940 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.2 
Residence*5 June 1940Sophie and Niels had no children and lived at 306 E. Alberta, Anaheim, Orange County, California.2 
Naturalization*14 May 1943When their citizenship was awarded on 14 May 1943 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division, at Los Angeles, they were still living at 306 E. Alberta, Anaheim.2,4 

Family

 Niels Lauritz Nyboe b. 16 May 1873

Citations

  1. [S1726] California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nels Nyboe and Sophie M Gross on 16 November 1927 in Los Angeles County, California, USA, referencing California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com; digital images. Hereinafter cited as California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  2. [S2155] California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, petition for naturalization of Niels Lauritz Nyboe, machine operator, age 67, born on 16 May 1873 in Måbjerg, Denmark , petition dated 4 June 1940 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, wife's name Marie Sofie Nyboe, born on 16 August 1884 in Nordborg, Denmark, married on 12 November 1927 in Los Angeles, California, entered the United States at New York, New York on 28 October 1927, no children and both reside at 306 E. Alberta, Anaheim, Orange County, California, citing Declaration# 2014 , and referencing the National Archives at Riverside; Riverside, California; Petitions For Naturalization, 1887 - 1991; NAI Number: 594890; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: 21. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nels and Mary S. Nyboe, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anaheim, Orange, California; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2339915. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2477] U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), online at www.ancestry.com, naturalization of Nels Nyboe, age 69, born about 1874; citizenship awarded on 14 May 1943 in the District Court of California, referencing The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Naturalization Index Cards of the U.S. District Court For the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1915-1976 (M1525); Microfilm Serial: M1525; Microfilm Roll: 83. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project).

Oliver J. Grostefon1

b. 2 June 1886, d. 24 April 1959
Family
Birth*2 June 1886Oliver J. Grostefon was born on 2 June 1886 in Kendall County, Illinois.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Oliver Jacob Grostefon.2 
Marriage*31 May 1910He married first, as her first husband, Blanche Corinne Hall on 31 May 1910 in Star City, Pulaski County, Indiana.1,2,3 
Divorce*Oliver J. Grostefon and Blanche Corinne Hall separated, and were likely divorced. They both remarried.4 
Marriage*27 September 1916He married second, as her first husband, Hazel Manona Rock on 27 September 1916 at the home of his bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Rock, near Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.5,2,4 
Death*24 April 1959He died on 24 April 1959 in Star City, Pulaski County, Indiana, at age 722,6 
Burial* and was buried in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.2 

Family 1

 Blanche Corinne Hall b. 4 Dec 1887, d. 5 Apr 1967

Family 2

 Hazel Manona Rock b. 15 Jun 1890, d. 4 Mar 1960

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Blanche C Hall of Pulaski, Indiana, age 23, born on 4 December 1887 in McLean, Illinois, daughter of Daniel Hall and Sarah Allen, and Oliver J Grostefon of Pulaski, Indiana, age 24, born on 2 June 1886 in "Kindle", Illinois, son of Levi Grostefon and Clara Minning, married on 31 May 1910 in Star City, Indiana, United States, married by , citing page 68 and referencing no FHL Film#. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Oliver Jacob Grostefon, Memorial# 5893089. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Blanche Corinne (Hall) Streavel, Memorial# 79861546.
  4. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Fargo Forum, Daily Republican, and Moorhead Daily News Fargo, North Dakota, Monday, October 09, 1916, reporting the marriage on Thursday of the previous week of Miss Hazel M. Rock and Oliver Grostefon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Rock, west of town; they would live in Bloomfield, Montana where the groom owned a farm. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hazel Manona (Rock) Grostefon, Memorial# 118805988.
  6. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Oliver J. Grostefon, age 72, married, farmer, on 24 April 1959 in Star City, Pulaski, County Indiana, USA, born on 2 June 1886 in Illinois, son of Levi Grostefon and Amanda Minnig, informant was his wife, Mrs. Hazel Grostefon, Date Registered 1959, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1959; Roll: 06. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

Cecile Ground1

b. 25 November 1905
Family
Birth*25 November 1905Cecile Ground was born on 25 November 1905.2 
Marriage*5 July 1922She married Carroll Schildt on 5 July 1922 in Browning, Glacier County, Montana.3,1 
Census Indian Rolls*31 December 1936Cecile (Ground) Schildt was enumerated with her husband, Carroll Schildt, and their children on the Indian census taken on 31 December 1936 on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Montana. Carroll was 37 years of age with 1/2 degree of Indian blood, and Cecile was 31 years of age with 5/8 degree of Indian blood. Five children were enumerated with the couple in 1936, all of whom were recorded with 9/16 degree of Indian blood: Nellie M. was 13 years old, born on 8 May 1923; Emoreen, who was recorded as "Emory", was 12 years old, born on 17 October 1924; Earl J. was 6 years old, born on 6 June 1930; Eileen M. was 2 years old, born on 8 March 1934; and Evelyn J. was 1 year old and had been born on 27 September 1935.2 

Family

 Carroll Schildt b. 12 Aug 1899
Child 1.Emoreen Schildt+1 b. 17 Oct 1924, d. Oct 1965

Citations

  1. [S2144] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 November 1954 in Conrad, Pondera County, Montana, USA, of Clair Mallo of Cut Bank, age 46, divorced, his second marriage, born on 8 December 1907 in Chippewa, Wisconsin to Frank Mallo and Della Grenier, married Emoreen Barbaria, age 29, divorced, her second marriage, born on 17 October 1925 in Browning, Montana to Carl S. Schildt and Cecile Ground, citing Certificate# 54 370135, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988.
  2. [S2154] U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Carroll Schildt, age 37; Relationship: Head; Tribe: Blackfeet (Blackfoot); Year: 1936; Roll: M595_11; Page: 315; Line: 8; Agency: Blackfeet. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940.
  3. [S2094] Montana U.S. County Marriage Records, 1865-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 July 1922 in Browning, Glacier, Montana, USA of Carroll Schildt, age 22, son of Andrew H Schildt and Nellie Bullshield, married Cecile Ground, daughter of John Ground and Mary Guardipee, referencing Film# 001902879, DGS# 004351306. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993.

George R. Grove1

b. 1827
Family
Birth*1827George R. Grove was born about 1827 in Ohio.1,2 
Marriage*6 April 1848He married Susan Eyer on 6 April 1848 in Putnam County, Ohio.3,1,4,2 

Family

 Susan Eyer b. 6 Aug 1826
Child 1.Martha Sylvia Grove+1,5,2 b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 17 Aug 1901

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George R. Grove, Memorial# 25982985. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Susan Grove, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M653_256; Pages: 437-438; Family History Library Film: 803256. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Eyer) Grove, Memorial# 118915293.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George Grove and Susan Eyer on 6 April 1848 in Putnam County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000915772. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Sylvia (Grove) Hartley, Memorial# 137738943.

Martha Sylvia Grove1

b. 7 April 1857, d. 17 August 1901
Family
Father*George R. Grove2,1,3 b. 1827
Mother*Susan Eyer4 b. 6 Aug 1826
Birth*7 April 1857Martha Sylvia Grove was born on 7 April 1857 in Indiana.1 
Marriage*27 June 1872She married, as his first wife, Marvin W. Hartley, son of Cyrus Hartley and Rachel E. Walker, on 27 June 1872 in Tustin, Osceola County, Michigan.1,5,6 
Census US 1900*22 June 1900Martha S. and Marvin W. Hartley were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in Rose Lake, Osceola County, Michigan. Marvin was 50 years of age and a farmer, and Martha was 43 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage, had been married for 27 years, and Martha had given birth to six children, four of whom were living. Three of their children were enumerated with them in 1900. Hanna A. was single, and 24 years of age; Alice H. was 11 years old, at school, and had attended school for six months of the census year; and Lorena was 6 years old. Ellen Nogle was also enumerated in the Hartley home in 1900. She boarded with the family, was 19 years old and worked as a school teacher. Everyone in the household, except Lorena, was able to read, write and to speak English. The Hartley couple's son, Guy M. Hartley, was enumerated as a boarder with a family in Marion, Osceola County. He was 20 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and was working as a jeweler.7,8 
Death*17 August 1901She died on 17 August 1901 in Osceola County, Michigan, at age 44, leaving behind her husband and four children between the ages of 7 and 25 years1 
Burial* and was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, LeRoy, Osceola County.1 

Family

 Marvin W. Hartley b. 24 Jan 1850, d. 19 Jan 1927
Children 1.Orrin Charles Hartley9 b. 14 Jul 1873, d. 11 May 1879
 2.Hannah Adella Hartley10 b. 2 Nov 1875, d. 4 Nov 1952
 3.Guy M. Hartley+11 b. 29 Jul 1879, d. 8 May 1949
 4.Mable Lena Hartley12 b. 29 Mar 1882, d. 20 Aug 1882
 5.Alice H. Hartley13 b. 22 Nov 1888, d. 17 Feb 1981
 6.Lorena Hartley14 b. 8 Dec 1893

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Sylvia (Grove) Hartley, Memorial# 137738943. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George R. Grove, Memorial# 25982985.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Susan Grove, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M653_256; Pages: 437-438; Family History Library Film: 803256. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Eyer) Grove, Memorial# 118915293.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Marvin Willett Hartley, Memorial# 137738976.
  6. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Marion W Hartley of Rose Lake, age 23, born in Pennsylvania, farmer, and Martha S Grove of Burdell, age 16, born in Indiana, married on 27 June 1872 in Tustin, Michigan, USA, record# 18, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 7, "1872 Branch-1872 St Joseph". Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Marvin W. and Martha S. Hartley, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rose Lake, Osceola, Michigan; Roll: 737; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 0145. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Guy M. Hartley, age 20, born in July 1879 in Michigan as a Boarder in the household of Ellen L. Fenton in Marion, Osceola County, Michigan; Guy was working as a jeweler and everyone in Mrs. Fenton's household was able to read, write and to speak English; Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Osceola, Michigan; Roll: 737; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0151.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Orrin Charles Hartley, Memorial# 137739075.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah Adella (Hartley) Johnson, Memorial# 137627953.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Guy Marvin Hartley, Memorial# 25982993.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mable Lena Hartley, Memorial# 137738873.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alice H. (Hartley) Anderson, Memorial# 144062863.
  14. [S2921] Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, 1867-1914, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Lorena Hartley on 8 December 1893 in Rose Lake, Michigan, USA, daughter of Marvin W. Hartley and Martha S. Hartley, citing Jurisdiction# 116 and Reference# 126, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, 1867-1914.

Clarence Edward Groves1

b. 25 July 1885, d. 30 December 1921
Family
Father*Edward E. Groves1 b. 26 Apr 1863
Mother*Dora C. Downs1 b. Dec 1866
Birth*25 July 1885Clarence Edward Groves was born on 25 July 1885 in Roanoke, Huntington County, Indiana.1,2,3 
(Son) Divorce25 October 1892When he was 7 years old, his mother filed for divorce from his father, citing abandonment and intoxication. Seven months later, his mother was granted her divorce and also the custody of her three children.4,5,6 
(Son) Marriage19 August 1893He was 8 years old when his mother married a second time, on 19 August 1893, to Fred Barker Plowman.7 
(Son) Divorce17 March 1897His mother filed for divorce from Frederick Plowman on 17 March 1897, when Clarence was 11 years old.8,9,10 
(Child) Marriage20 July 1900His mother married a third time, on 20 July 1900, to Dewitt C. Strain, who had also been married twice before. Neither Clarence, nor either of his sisters, were living with their mother by then, and Dewitt, who had been widowed twice, had seven surviving children, four still living at home with their father.11 
(Son) Divorce25 March 1902The separation and likely divorce of his mother and stepfather, Dewitt Strain, was front page news in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. The article, titled "This Marriage a Failure", reported that, earlier, the couple had separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain had returned to her former home near Chicago. Then later, on Tuesday, 25 March 1902, she went back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile. It was reported that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft.

The couple, the newspaper stated, had become acquainted with each other through correspondence about two years before, and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after". It was later learned by the newspaper that Dora drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against DeWitt, although she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago.12 
Illness*June 1905Clarence was a troubled individual, with almost no stability in his life as he was growing up. Whether his actions resulted from frustration, anger or illness, we don't know, although we do know that he was still a teenager when he became known to the citizens and authorities in Huntington County, Indiana, as homeless. He was living with a woman in the vicinity of Jackson Township where the couple slept in barns, cars, shacks, boxcars or any place they could find shelter, and subsisted by fishing and stealing. When his flagrant conduct could no longer be ignored, he was arrested and given a heavy jail sentence. When he was 19 years old, in June of 1905, he and a woman he was with were arrested for adultery. A local newspaper described them as probably the most disreputable looking couple ever to appear in court. They were ragged and dirty, and showed the effects of their habit of sleeping in out buildings. Clarence received a jail sentence of ninety days and a fine of $100 after pleading guilty to the charge against him. Huntington newspapers continued to report his crimes and punishments, especially during the first half of 1909, when he was found guilty of stealing from his uncle, Anthony Revarre.13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 
Marriage*14 February 1906He married, as her second husband, Ethel Crissup, daughter of Benjamin F. Weatherford and Anna Ellen Atterbury, on 14 February 1906 in Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. They both lived in Bement, Piatt County, and both reported the marriage to be their first, however Ethel had been widowed by her first husband and had three young daughters. Clarence was 23 years of age, had been born in Indiana, and worked as a fireman. Ethel was 25 years of age and had been born in Illinois.25,26,27 
Divorce*Clarence and Mary separated, and probably divorced, relatively soon after their marriage. Clarence's troubles of crimes and punishments, beginning in 1908 and continuing into 1909, were again being reported in Huntington County newspapers.3,2,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 
Draft Registration*12 September 1918When Clarence Edward Groves completed his World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, he was living in Vermilion County, in Westville, and reported his nearest relative as his sister, Pearl May Groves, who also lived in Vermilion County, in Danville.2 
Death*30 December 1921He died on 30 December 1921 in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, at age 36.3 

Family

 Mary E. Weatherford b. 3 Jan 1882, d. 26 Jun 1959

Citations

  1. [S2792] Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 25 July 1885 in Huntington, Indiana, USA, of Groves, Male, son of Edward E. Groves and Dora Downs, referencing Works Progress Administration; Indiana; Huntington County, Indiana, Index to birth Records; Year Range: 1875-1920; Volume: Volume I; Surname Range: A-L, Book H- 2, page 4. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card for Clarence Edward Groves, born on 25 July 1885, residence in 1917-1918 at , Vermilion County, Illinois, USA, Nearest Relative: Pearl Groves, Danville, Illinois; his physical build was Stout, height was 5 Ft. 6 in, hair was Light, eyes were Gray, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Vermilion County, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  3. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, entry for Clarence Edward Groves, age 36, Laborer, divorced, spouse of Ethel Crissup, born on 25 July 1885 in Roanoke, Indiana, son of Edward E Groves, born in Roanoke, Indiana, and Dora Downs, born in Warren County, Ohio, died on 30 December 1921 in Bement, Piatt, Illinois, burial on 31 December 1921 in Bement, citing FHL Film# 1570828. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  4. [S2803] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Tuesday, October 25, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 202), reporting that Dora Groves had filed suit for divorce from Edward Groves saying that they were married in 1884; that they had three children; that she had resided in Jackson township for two years; that her husband abandoned her the previous June and habitually becomes intoxicated. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed.
  5. [S2804] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Case, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, November 17, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves, Defendant was ordered to pay Plaintiff's counsel $15. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Case.
  6. [S2805] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 7, 1893, Page 2, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves: Divorce granted to Plaintiff and custody of three children. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted.
  7. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Groves and Fred Barker Plowman on 19 August 1893 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  8. [S2807] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, March 17, 1897, Page 5, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025), reporting that Dora Plowman had filed suit in circuit court for a divorce from her husband, Frederick Plowman; that abandonment and failure to support were the allegations of the complaint. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana.
  9. [S2810] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Huntington Weekly Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, March 19, 1897, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025), reporting that Dora Plowman had brought suit for a divorce from her husband, Frederick Plowman; that while she had been a dutiful wife, he had been neglectful of his duties as a husband and had abandoned her; that B. M. Cobb appeared for the plaintiff. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana.
  10. [S2811] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce: Legal Notice to Non-Residents, 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Huntington Weekly Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, April 2, 1897, Page 6, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025, an example of the several legal notices to Non-Residents, published, beginning on 17 March 1897, in newspapers over several weeks, as required by law, by the Huntington Circuit Court, January 1897 Term, of Huntington County, State of Indiana, in the case of Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman, Complaint# 6680, stating that:
    Comes now the Plaintiff by B. M. Cobb, her attorney, and files her complaint herein, together with her affidavit that the said defendant, Frederick Plowman, is not a resident of the State of Indiana and that he is a necessary party to this action.
    Notice is hereby given to said defendant that unless he be and appear on the 14th day of May 1897, the same being the 29th day of the next term of the Huntington Circuit Court, to be holden on the second Monday of April 1897, at the Court House in Huntington, in said county and State, to answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence.
    In witness whereof, the notice was signed and sealed by the Deputy Clerk of the said Court at Huntington on 17th of March 1897. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce: Legal Notice to Non-Residents, 1897 Indiana.
  11. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs Plowman and Dewitt C Strain on 20 July 1900 in Will County, Illinois, USA.
  12. [S2799] D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, March 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on Apr 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "This Marriage a Failure, that several weeks ago, D. C. Strain and his wife separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain returned to her former home near Chicago; that Tuesday morning, March 25, she came back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile; that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft; that Mr. Strain had become acquainted with the woman by correspondence about two years before and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after"; that later it was learned by the newspaper that Mrs. Strain drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against Mr. Strain; that she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure.
  13. [S2812] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 14, 1905, Page 8, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  14. [S2813] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, September 8, 1905, Page 7, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  15. [S2814] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, September 14, 1905, Page 4, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  16. [S2815] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, October 16, 1908, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 202). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  17. [S2816] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, April 16, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  18. [S2817] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, April 17, 1909, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  19. [S2818] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, May 14, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  20. [S2819] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Monday, May 24, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  21. [S2820] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, May 28, 1909, Page 6, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  22. [S2821] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  23. [S2822] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  24. [S2823] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, July 15, 1909, Page 8, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  25. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Clarence E Groves, age 23, born about 1883, son of E. E. Groves and "Nora" Downs, and Ethel Crissup, age 25, born about 1881, daughter of Ben Weatherford and Anna C. Henslacker, married on 14 February 1906 in Piatt County, Illinois, USA, referencing various Illinois County Courthouses. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  26. [S1823] Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 FHL, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, viewed on 26 April 2025 at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9B22-XG. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 FHL.
  27. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Clarence E Groves and Ethel Cressup on 14 February 1906 in Piatt County, Illinois, USA, referencing various Illinois county courthouses.

Edward E. Groves1

b. 26 April 1863
Family
Father*Elijah Groves2
Mother*Anna Loop2
Birth*26 April 1863Edward E. Groves was born on 26 April 1863 in Roanoke, Huntington County, Indiana.3,4,5 
Marriage*19 October 1884He married first, as her first husband, Dora C. Downs, daughter of Samuel Downs and Lucy Ann Wannamaker, on 19 October 1884 in Indiana.2 
Divorce*25 October 1892 A Huntington County, Indiana, newspaper dated 25 October 1892 reported that Dora Groves had filed for divorce from Edward Groves. Her petition stated that they were married in 1884; that they had three children; that she had resided in Jackson township for two years; that her husband had abandoned her the previous June, and had habitually become intoxicated. On 17 November 1892, in the divorce case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves, it was reported that Edward was ordered to pay $15 to Dora's attorney, and the following year, on June 7, 1893, in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves, it was reported that her divorce, and the custody of her three children, had been granted to Dora.6,7,8 

Family

 Dora C. Downs b. Dec 1866
Children 1.Clarence Edward Groves9 b. 25 Jul 1885, d. 30 Dec 1921
 2.Pearl Groves10 b. 31 May 1889
 3.Millie Groves+ b. Jun 1891

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs, daughter of Samuel Downs and Lucy Wannamaker, and Edward E. Groves, son of Elijah Groves and Anna Loop on 19 October 1884 in Indiana, United States. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs, daughter of Samuel Downs and Lucy Wannamaker, and Edward E. Groves, son of Elijah Groves and Anna Loop on 19 October 1884 in Indiana, United States, referencing FHL Film# 002295491.
  3. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, entry for Clarence Edward Groves, age 36, Laborer, divorced, spouse of Ethel Crissup, born on 25 July 1885 in Roanoke, Indiana, son of Edward E Groves, born in Roanoke, Indiana, and Dora Downs, born in Warren County, Ohio, died on 30 December 1921 in Bement, Piatt, Illinois, burial on 31 December 1921 in Bement, citing FHL Film# 1570828. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Edward E. Groves of Columbus, Ohio, Butcher, age 44 on 26 March 1906, born about 1862 in Roanoke, Indiana, son of Elijah Groves, mother's maiden name Loop, that he was once previously married and had no wife living, and Mollie Patterson of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, age 45 on 17 September 1905, born about 1861 in Newark, Ohio, daughter of Samuel Babb, mother's maiden name Clark, that she was once previously married, was widowed, and that her married name as Mollie Patterson, Edward and Mollie married on 26 May 1906 in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000285162. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, entry for Edward Groves of Bement, Piatt County Illinois, age 80, Farmer, spouse of Eliza Burick Groves, born on 26 April 1863 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of Elijah and Annie Groves, died on 21 August 1943 in Burnham Hospital, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, burial on 23 August 1943 in Unity, Piatt, Illinois, cemetery name Antioch, citing FHL Film# 1983458.
  6. [S2803] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Tuesday, October 25, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 202), reporting that Dora Groves had filed suit for divorce from Edward Groves saying that they were married in 1884; that they had three children; that she had resided in Jackson township for two years; that her husband abandoned her the previous June and habitually becomes intoxicated. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed.
  7. [S2804] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Case, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, November 17, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves, Defendant was ordered to pay Plaintiff's counsel $15. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Case.
  8. [S2805] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 7, 1893, Page 2, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves: Divorce granted to Plaintiff and custody of three children. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted.
  9. [S2792] Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 25 July 1885 in Huntington, Indiana, USA, of Groves, Male, son of Edward E. Groves and Dora Downs, referencing Works Progress Administration; Indiana; Huntington County, Indiana, Index to birth Records; Year Range: 1875-1920; Volume: Volume I; Surname Range: A-L, Book H- 2, page 4. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  10. [S2792] Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 31 May 1889 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA, of Pearl May Groves, daughter of Edward Groves and Dora Downs, referencing Works Progress Administration; Indiana; Huntington County, Indiana, Index to Birth Records; Year Range: 1875-1920; Volume: Volume I; Surname Range: A-L, Book H- 5, page 10.

Elijah Groves1

Family
Marriage*17 August 1854He married Anna Loop on 17 August 1854 in Huntington County, Indiana.1,2 

Family

 Anna Loop
Child 1.Edward E. Groves+1 b. 26 Apr 1863

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs, daughter of Samuel Downs and Lucy Wannamaker, and Edward E. Groves, son of Elijah Groves and Anna Loop on 19 October 1884 in Indiana, United States, referencing FHL Film# 002295491. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 17 August 1854 in Huntington County, of Elijah Groves and Anna Loop, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Huntington County Indiana; marriage Records 1837 - 1883 Part I - Index of Grooms Part II - Index of Brides; Book: B; Page: 204. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.

Elizabeth Ann Groves1,2

b. 31 August 1865, d. 1 July 1933
Family
Father*William Groves3,2 b. 1828
Mother*Hannah Dobson3,2 b. 1832
Birth*31 August 1865Elizabeth Ann Groves was born on 31 August 1865 in Morgan County, Illinois.4,5,6 
Name VariationShe was called Lizzie.4 
Marriage*1886She married John R. Allen, son of Peter Allan and Jane Dunlap, in 1886.4 
Name-SpellingsThis family's surname was spelled in records as both ALLEN and Allan.4,7,8,6,9 
Death*1 July 1933She died on 1 July 1933 in Morgan County, Illinois, at age 676,2 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County.6 

Family

 John R. Allen b. 20 Jul 1862, d. 14 Aug 1940
Child 1.Jennie Belle Allen4 b. 5 Nov 1886, d. 10 Apr 1911

Citations

  1. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, John R. Allan, birth on 22 July 1862 in Morgan County, Illinois, death on 14 August 1940 in Morgan County, Illinois, spouse Elizabeth "Lewis". Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  2. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, Elizabeth Ann Allan, birth on 31 August 1865 in Morgan County, Illinois, death on 1 July 1933 at Road District 6 in Morgan County, Illinois, residence at R.R.L, Jacksonville, spouse John R. Allan, father William Groves, born England, and mother Hannah Dobson, born England, referencing FHL Film Number: 1675013.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Hannah Groves, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 579B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John R. and Lizzie A. Allen, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, Elizabeth Ann Allan, birth on 31 August 1865 in Morgan County, Illinois, death on 1 July 1933 at Road District 6 in Morgan County, Illinois, residence at R.R.L, Jacksonville, spouse John R. Allan, father Williams Groves, born England, and mother Hannah Dobson, born England, referencing FHL Film Number: 1675013.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth Ann (Groves) Allan, Memorial# 100542517. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
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  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John R. Allan, Memorial# 26379854.

Millie Groves1

b. June 1891
Family
Father*Edward E. Groves b. 26 Apr 1863
Mother*Dora C. Downs b. Dec 1866
Birth*June 1891Millie Groves was born in June 1891 in Indiana.1 
(Daughter) Divorce25 October 1892When she was one year old, her mother filed for divorce from her father, citing abandonment and intoxication. Seven months later, her mother was granted her divorce and also the custody of her three children.2,3,4 
(Daughter) Marriage19 August 1893She was 2 years old when her mother married a second time, on 19 August 1893, to Fred Barker Plowman.5 
(Daughter) Divorce17 March 1897Her mother filed for divorce from Frederick Plowman on 17 March 1897, when Millie was 5 years old.6,7,8 
(Niece) Census US 190028 June 1900Sisters, Pearl Groves and Millie Groves, were enumerated on the 1900 census in the household of their aunt and uncle, Millie and Anthony Revarre, taken on 28 June 1900 in Jackson, Huntington County, Indiana. They were recorded as Boarders and were at school, having both attended for seven months of the census year. Pearl was 11 years old and was able to read, write and to speak English, and Millie was age 8.1 
(Child) Marriage20 July 1900Her mother married a third time, on 20 July 1900, to Dewitt C. Strain, who had also been married twice before. Neither Millie, nor either of her siblings were living with their mother by then, and Dewitt, who had been widowed twice, had seven surviving children, four still living at home with their father.9 
(Daughter) Divorce25 March 1902The separation and likely divorce of her mother and stepfather, Dewitt Strain, was front page news in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. The article, titled "This Marriage a Failure", reported that, earlier, the couple had separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain had returned to her former home near Chicago. Then later, on Tuesday, 25 March 1902, she went back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile. It was reported that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft.

The couple, the newspaper stated, had become acquainted with each other through correspondence about two years before, and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after". It was later learned by the newspaper that Dora drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against DeWitt, although she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago.10 
(Sister) IllnessJune 1905Her brother, Clarence, was a troubled individual, with almost no stability in his life as he was growing up. Whether his actions resulted from frustration, anger or illness, we don't know, although we do know that he was still a teenager when he became known to the citizens and authorities in Huntington County, Indiana, as homeless. He was living with a woman in the vicinity of Jackson Township where the couple slept in barns, cars, shacks, boxcars or any place they could find shelter, and subsisted by fishing and stealing. When his flagrant conduct could no longer be ignored, he was arrested and given a heavy jail sentence. When he was 19 years old, in June of 1905, he and a woman he was with were arrested for adultery. A local newspaper described them as probably the most disreputable looking couple ever to appear in court. They were ragged and dirty, and showed the effects of their habit of sleeping in out buildings. Clarence received a jail sentence of ninety days and a fine of $100 after pleading guilty to the charge against him. Huntington newspapers continued to report his crimes and punishments, especially during the first half of 1909, when he was found guilty of stealing from his uncle, Anthony Revarre.11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 
Marriage*1907She married Mark Anders about 1907.23 
Census US 1910*25 April 1910Millie and Mark Anders were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 on Piatt Street, Bement, Piatt County, Illinois. Mark was 24 years of age and worked for wages as an engineer in a pump station, and Millie was 19 years old. They had been married for three years, the first marriage for each, and rented their house. They were both able to read, write and to speak English. Millie had given birth to three children, only two of them living, and they were twin boys. Harold and Gerald were fourteen months old.23 
(Niece by Marriage) Will31 October 1918Her uncle, Anthony Revarre, prepared his last will and testament dated 31 October 1918 in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, stating he was a resident of Bement, and late of Trousdale, Oklahoma, which in 2025 is a ghost town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma located about 7 miles northwest of Asher. His will contained four items:

First, he directed that his executrices, hereinafter named, pay all his just debts and funeral expenses.

Second, he gave, devised and bequeathed to his nieces by marriage, Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves, all his property, both real and personal, wherever situated, to be held by them absolutely and in fee simple.

Third, he also gave, devised and bequeathed to his said nieces by marriage all benefit which may be derived or which may accrue from any litigation in which he was then engaged as a party, and directed that his said executrices shall be empowered to carry on said litigation in so far as it shall be necessary to secure a decision in regard to the merits thereof.

Fourth, he appointed Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves, of Decatur, Illinois and Danville, Illinois, respectively, to serve as executrices of that, which was his last will and testament, without bond.

He signed his will, witnessed by W. G. McPherson and Austin Petry, both of Bement, Illinois, on 31 October 1918.24 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate12 November 1918In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Anthony Revarre, deceased, Pearl Groves submitted a petition prepared in Vermilion County, Illinois and dated 12 November 1918 with the County Court, Piatt County, Illinois. In it she represented to the Court that on 4 November 1918 Anthony Revarre departed this life in Bement, Illinois in the County of Piatt and State of Illinois, leaving an instrument in writing purporting to be his Last Will and Testament which is now here produced by the Petitioner and proposed for probate, and that said decedent was a resident of Bement in the County and State aforesaid, at the time of his death.

She further represented to the Court that the decedent left surviving him no widow, and no heirs-at-law, known to her.

She further represented that the following persons were also legatees under the Last Will and Testament, to-wit: Pearl Groves at 125½ N. Franklin Street, Danville, Illinois, and Mrs. Millie Anders at 227 S. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois

The Petitioner further represented to the Court that decedent left a Personal Estate to the probable amount of value of $200.00, and further represented to the Court that Mrs. Pearl Groves and Millie Anders were nominated as Executrices in the said will to serve without bond.

And, as Petitioner, she requested that the instrument in writing may be admitted to probate, and that the Court would make any further orders in the matter that were necessary and lawful.

Pearl Groves signed and notarized her document under oath in Vermilion County, Illinois on 12 November 1918 and it was recorded and filed with the Court in Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois on 16 November 1918.25 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate12 February 1919The Oklahoma estate of her uncle, Anthony Revarre, deceased, was opened for probate on 12 February 1919 in the County Court, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as administrator. His Letters of Administration stated that the last will of Anthony Revarre, deceased, a copy of which was thereto annexed, having been proved and recorded in the County Court of Piatt County, Illinois, and the Executrices therein named, (Pearl Groves, 125½ N. Franklin Street, Danville, Illinois, and Mrs. Millie Anders, 227 S. Main street, Decatur, Illinois), being non-residents of Oklahoma, and having filed a petition for the appointment of George E. McKinnis, George E. McKinnis was appointed administrator with the will annexed.26 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate20 December 1921In the matter of the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased, a Notice to Creditors dated 20 December 1921 was prepared, posted and published, as required by law and ordered by the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It stated that all persons having claims against Anthony Revarre, deceased, were required to present the same, with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned administrator at 105 North Broadway Street, Shawnee, Oklahoma, within four months of the date hereof or the same will be forever barred. The notice was dated December 20, 1921, and was signed by George E. McKinnis, Administrator.27 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate4 January 1922An itemized accounting of the charges of R. C. Stuart against the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased, was received and filed on 4 January 1922 by the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Stuart listed: Seventeen months that Revarre had boarded at Stuart's home at the rate of seven dollars per month, or $119.00; Money loaned in the sum of $50.00; Paid the sum of $40.55 for Doctor services and medicine.28 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate2 May 1922In the matter of the estate of her uncle, Anthony Revarre, deceased, George E. McKinnis, administrator with the will annexed of the estate, submitted his final accounting and petition for distribution to the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, on 2 May 1922.

His report stated that notice to creditors of the estate to submit claims had been given according to law as according to affidavits on file with the court.

His report listed one item of receipt and two disbursements: Anthony Revarre's estate had received $202,82 from the estate of his sister, Mary E. (Revarre) Taylor, deceased, of which George E. McKinnis was also the administrator; and the disbursements were $25.00 for costs and $25.00 for his Administrator's fee. He stated that $152.82 was the amount remaining in the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased.

He next stated that, as the administrator of the estate with the will annexed, he had been presented with a claim for board and room and amounts expended for medicines, and that had been allowed by himself as administrator, and approved by the court, in the sum of $209.55 in favor of R. C. Stuart. He wrote that the remaining $152.82 should be paid to the said R. C. Stuart on his claim.

He stated that he, as administrator with the will annexed, had not received any other or further sums of money nor property than as above stated, nor had he taken possession, or control of any real estate belonging to the deceased.

Additionally, he reported that the deceased, Anthony Revarre, had been held by the Honorable Secretary of the Interior to be the sole surviving heir at law of Mary E. (Revarre) Taylor, deceased, but that the determination was made long after the death of the said Anthony Revarre, deceased, but that patent for the real estate embraced in said allotment was issued directly to the persons named in the last will and testament of Anthony Revarre, deceased, to-wit: Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves, and that the said real estate was never in the possession or control of the administrator, himself, George E. McKinnis.

He further stated, as administrator with the will annexed, that if there were any debts other than that to R. C. Stuart above named, they had been barred by the Statute of Limitations, and that the balance remaining on hand after court costs and Administrator's fees should be paid to the said R. C. Stuart, aforesaid, to be applied in satisfaction of his claim against the estate, aforesaid.

He then reported that the said decedent left surviving him no widow, nor child nor children, nor child or children of any deceased child or children, nor father, nor mother, nor brother, nor sister, but did leave a last will and testament, which had been admitted to probate, and in said will Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves were named as sole devisees.

In his last paragraph, which began... Wherefore, he petitioned the court that his final account as above set forth be allowed and confirmed; that upon the same being allowed and settled the residue belonging to the estate be distributed as above requested; and that thereupon said George E. McKinnis be discharged from his duties as such administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased.

After swearing his oath that his document was true and correct, George E. McKinnis signed and notarized his name on 2 May 1922.29 

Family

 Mark Anders b. 9 Oct 1885
Children 1.Harold A. Anders30 b. 24 Feb 1909, d. 13 Aug 1945
 2.Gerald Anders23 b. 24 Feb 1909

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Anthony and Millie Revarre, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Huntington, Indiana; Roll: 378; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0082. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2803] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Tuesday, October 25, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 202), reporting that Dora Groves had filed suit for divorce from Edward Groves saying that they were married in 1884; that they had three children; that she had resided in Jackson township for two years; that her husband abandoned her the previous June and habitually becomes intoxicated. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed.
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  4. [S2805] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 7, 1893, Page 2, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves: Divorce granted to Plaintiff and custody of three children. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted.
  5. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Groves and Fred Barker Plowman on 19 August 1893 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  6. [S2807] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, March 17, 1897, Page 5, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025), reporting that Dora Plowman had filed suit in circuit court for a divorce from her husband, Frederick Plowman; that abandonment and failure to support were the allegations of the complaint. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana.
  7. [S2810] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Huntington Weekly Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, March 19, 1897, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025), reporting that Dora Plowman had brought suit for a divorce from her husband, Frederick Plowman; that while she had been a dutiful wife, he had been neglectful of his duties as a husband and had abandoned her; that B. M. Cobb appeared for the plaintiff. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana.
  8. [S2811] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce: Legal Notice to Non-Residents, 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Huntington Weekly Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, April 2, 1897, Page 6, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025, an example of the several legal notices to Non-Residents, published, beginning on 17 March 1897, in newspapers over several weeks, as required by law, by the Huntington Circuit Court, January 1897 Term, of Huntington County, State of Indiana, in the case of Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman, Complaint# 6680, stating that:
    Comes now the Plaintiff by B. M. Cobb, her attorney, and files her complaint herein, together with her affidavit that the said defendant, Frederick Plowman, is not a resident of the State of Indiana and that he is a necessary party to this action.
    Notice is hereby given to said defendant that unless he be and appear on the 14th day of May 1897, the same being the 29th day of the next term of the Huntington Circuit Court, to be holden on the second Monday of April 1897, at the Court House in Huntington, in said county and State, to answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence.
    In witness whereof, the notice was signed and sealed by the Deputy Clerk of the said Court at Huntington on 17th of March 1897. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce: Legal Notice to Non-Residents, 1897 Indiana.
  9. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs Plowman and Dewitt C Strain on 20 July 1900 in Will County, Illinois, USA.
  10. [S2799] D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, March 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on Apr 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "This Marriage a Failure, that several weeks ago, D. C. Strain and his wife separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain returned to her former home near Chicago; that Tuesday morning, March 25, she came back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile; that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft; that Mr. Strain had become acquainted with the woman by correspondence about two years before and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after"; that later it was learned by the newspaper that Mrs. Strain drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against Mr. Strain; that she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure.
  11. [S2812] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 14, 1905, Page 8, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
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  14. [S2815] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, October 16, 1908, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 202). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  15. [S2816] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, April 16, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
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  17. [S2818] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, May 14, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  18. [S2819] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Monday, May 24, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  19. [S2820] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, May 28, 1909, Page 6, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  20. [S2821] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  21. [S2822] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  22. [S2823] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, July 15, 1909, Page 8, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  23. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Mark and Millie Anders, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bement North Ward, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: T624_317; Page: 15a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374330. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  24. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Anthony Revarre of Bement, Illinois, dated 31 October 1918, formerly of Trusdale, Oklahoma, Probate dated 31 October 1918, referencing Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Wills, Volume 3, 1911-1927, page 185, Ancestry image# 128 of 340. Hereinafter cited as Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008.
  25. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Petition to Illinois Court by Pearl Groves to Admit Will for Probate, images# 715-716.
  26. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Certificate of Proof of Foreign Will, image# 712; Letters of Administration, image# 745.
  27. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Notice to Creditors, image# 747.
  28. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Account of R. C. Stuart Against the Estate of Anthony Revarre: Itemized Statement, image# 779.
  29. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Final Account and Petition for Distribution, images# 754-755.
  30. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 13 August 1945 in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA, of Harold A Anders of 1426 23rd, Galveston, age 36, born on 24 February 1909 in Bement, Illinois, to Mark Anders and Mildred Groves, married to Mrs. Eleanor Anders, carpenter, died from poison-self-afflicted suicide, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.

Pearl Groves1,2

b. 31 May 1889
Family
Father*Edward E. Groves4 b. 26 Apr 1863
Mother*Dora C. Downs3,4,5 b. Dec 1866
Birth*31 May 1889Pearl Groves was born on 31 May 1889 in Huntington County, Indiana.4,6 
Name VariationHer full name was Pearl May Groves.6,4 
(Daughter) Divorce25 October 1892When she was 3 years old, her mother filed for divorce from her father, citing abandonment and intoxication. Seven months later, her mother was granted her divorce and also the custody of her three children.7,8,9 
(Daughter) Marriage19 August 1893She was 4 years old when her mother married a second time, on 19 August 1893, to Fred Barker Plowman.10 
(Daughter) Divorce17 March 1897Her mother filed for divorce from Frederick Plowman on 17 March 1897, when Pearl was 7 years old.11,12,13 
(Niece) Census US 190028 June 1900Sisters, Pearl Groves and Millie Groves, were enumerated on the 1900 census in the household of their aunt and uncle, Millie and Anthony Revarre, taken on 28 June 1900 in Jackson, Huntington County, Indiana. They were recorded as Boarders and were at school, having both attended for seven months of the census year. Pearl was 11 years old and was able to read, write and to speak English, and Millie was age 8.14 
(Child) Marriage20 July 1900Her mother married a third time, on 20 July 1900, to Dewitt C. Strain, who had also been married twice before. Neither Pearl, nor either of her siblings were living with their mother by then, and Dewitt, who had been widowed twice, had seven surviving children, four still living at home with their father.15 
(Daughter) Divorce25 March 1902The separation and likely divorce of her mother and stepfather, Dewitt Strain, was front page news in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois. The article, titled "This Marriage a Failure", reported that, earlier, the couple had separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain had returned to her former home near Chicago. Then later, on Tuesday, 25 March 1902, she went back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile. It was reported that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft.

The couple, the newspaper stated, had become acquainted with each other through correspondence about two years before, and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after". It was later learned by the newspaper that Dora drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against DeWitt, although she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago.16 
(Sister) IllnessJune 1905Her brother, Clarence, was a troubled individual, with almost no stability in his life as he was growing up. Whether his actions resulted from frustration, anger or illness, we don't know, although we do know that he was still a teenager when he became known to the citizens and authorities in Huntington County, Indiana, as homeless. He was living with a woman in the vicinity of Jackson Township where the couple slept in barns, cars, shacks, boxcars or any place they could find shelter, and subsisted by fishing and stealing. When his flagrant conduct could no longer be ignored, he was arrested and given a heavy jail sentence. When he was 19 years old, in June of 1905, he and a woman he was with were arrested for adultery. A local newspaper described them as probably the most disreputable looking couple ever to appear in court. They were ragged and dirty, and showed the effects of their habit of sleeping in out buildings. Clarence received a jail sentence of ninety days and a fine of $100 after pleading guilty to the charge against him. Huntington newspapers continued to report his crimes and punishments, especially during the first half of 1909, when he was found guilty of stealing from his uncle, Anthony Revarre.17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28 
(Daughter) Census US 1910April 1910Pearl was enumerated on the 1910 census taken in April 1910 in the household of her mother and stepfather, Jasper Bright, at 430 Main Street, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Pearl was 19 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and worked as a saleslady in a department store.29 
(Sister) Draft Registration12 September 1918When her brother, Clarence Edward Groves, completed his World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, he was living in Vermilion County, in Westville, and reported his nearest relative as his sister, Pearl May Groves, who also lived in Vermilion County, in Danville.30 
(Niece by Marriage) Will31 October 1918Her uncle, Anthony Revarre, prepared his last will and testament dated 31 October 1918 in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, stating he was a resident of Bement, and late of Trousdale, Oklahoma, which in 2025 is a ghost town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma located about 7 miles northwest of Asher. His will contained four items:

First, he directed that his executrices, hereinafter named, pay all his just debts and funeral expenses.

Second, he gave, devised and bequeathed to his nieces by marriage, Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves, all his property, both real and personal, wherever situated, to be held by them absolutely and in fee simple.

Third, he also gave, devised and bequeathed to his said nieces by marriage all benefit which may be derived or which may accrue from any litigation in which he was then engaged as a party, and directed that his said executrices shall be empowered to carry on said litigation in so far as it shall be necessary to secure a decision in regard to the merits thereof.

Fourth, he appointed Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves, of Decatur, Illinois and Danville, Illinois, respectively, to serve as executrices of that, which was his last will and testament, without bond.

He signed his will, witnessed by W. G. McPherson and Austin Petry, both of Bement, Illinois, on 31 October 1918.2 
Probate*12 November 1918In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Anthony Revarre, deceased, Pearl Groves submitted a petition prepared in Vermilion County, Illinois and dated 12 November 1918 with the County Court, Piatt County, Illinois. In it she represented to the Court that on 4 November 1918 Anthony Revarre departed this life in Bement, Illinois in the County of Piatt and State of Illinois, leaving an instrument in writing purporting to be his Last Will and Testament which is now here produced by the Petitioner and proposed for probate, and that said decedent was a resident of Bement in the County and State aforesaid, at the time of his death.

She further represented to the Court that the decedent left surviving him no widow, and no heirs-at-law, known to her.

She further represented that the following persons were also legatees under the Last Will and Testament, to-wit: Pearl Groves at 125½ N. Franklin Street, Danville, Illinois, and Mrs. Millie Anders at 227 S. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois

The Petitioner further represented to the Court that decedent left a Personal Estate to the probable amount of value of $200.00, and further represented to the Court that Mrs. Pearl Groves and Millie Anders were nominated as Executrices in the said will to serve without bond.

And, as Petitioner, she requested that the instrument in writing may be admitted to probate, and that the Court would make any further orders in the matter that were necessary and lawful.

Pearl Groves signed and notarized her document under oath in Vermilion County, Illinois on 12 November 1918 and it was recorded and filed with the Court in Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois on 16 November 1918.31 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate12 February 1919The Oklahoma estate of her uncle, Anthony Revarre, deceased, was opened for probate on 12 February 1919 in the County Court, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as administrator. His Letters of Administration stated that the last will of Anthony Revarre, deceased, a copy of which was thereto annexed, having been proved and recorded in the County Court of Piatt County, Illinois, and the Executrices therein named, (Pearl Groves, 125½ N. Franklin Street, Danville, Illinois, and Mrs. Millie Anders, 227 S. Main street, Decatur, Illinois), being non-residents of Oklahoma, and having filed a petition for the appointment of George E. McKinnis, George E. McKinnis was appointed administrator with the will annexed.32 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate20 December 1921In the matter of the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased, a Notice to Creditors dated 20 December 1921 was prepared, posted and published, as required by law and ordered by the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It stated that all persons having claims against Anthony Revarre, deceased, were required to present the same, with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned administrator at 105 North Broadway Street, Shawnee, Oklahoma, within four months of the date hereof or the same will be forever barred. The notice was dated December 20, 1921, and was signed by George E. McKinnis, Administrator.33 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate4 January 1922An itemized accounting of the charges of R. C. Stuart against the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased, was received and filed on 4 January 1922 by the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Stuart listed: Seventeen months that Revarre had boarded at Stuart's home at the rate of seven dollars per month, or $119.00; Money loaned in the sum of $50.00; Paid the sum of $40.55 for Doctor services and medicine.34 
(Niece by Marriage) Probate2 May 1922In the matter of the estate of her uncle, Anthony Revarre, deceased, George E. McKinnis, administrator with the will annexed of the estate, submitted his final accounting and petition for distribution to the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, on 2 May 1922.

His report stated that notice to creditors of the estate to submit claims had been given according to law as according to affidavits on file with the court.

His report listed one item of receipt and two disbursements: Anthony Revarre's estate had received $202,82 from the estate of his sister, Mary E. (Revarre) Taylor, deceased, of which George E. McKinnis was also the administrator; and the disbursements were $25.00 for costs and $25.00 for his Administrator's fee. He stated that $152.82 was the amount remaining in the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased.

He next stated that, as the administrator of the estate with the will annexed, he had been presented with a claim for board and room and amounts expended for medicines, and that had been allowed by himself as administrator, and approved by the court, in the sum of $209.55 in favor of R. C. Stuart. He wrote that the remaining $152.82 should be paid to the said R. C. Stuart on his claim.

He stated that he, as administrator with the will annexed, had not received any other or further sums of money nor property than as above stated, nor had he taken possession, or control of any real estate belonging to the deceased.

Additionally, he reported that the deceased, Anthony Revarre, had been held by the Honorable Secretary of the Interior to be the sole surviving heir at law of Mary E. (Revarre) Taylor, deceased, but that the determination was made long after the death of the said Anthony Revarre, deceased, but that patent for the real estate embraced in said allotment was issued directly to the persons named in the last will and testament of Anthony Revarre, deceased, to-wit: Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves, and that the said real estate was never in the possession or control of the administrator, himself, George E. McKinnis.

He further stated, as administrator with the will annexed, that if there were any debts other than that to R. C. Stuart above named, they had been barred by the Statute of Limitations, and that the balance remaining on hand after court costs and Administrator's fees should be paid to the said R. C. Stuart, aforesaid, to be applied in satisfaction of his claim against the estate, aforesaid.

He then reported that the said decedent left surviving him no widow, nor child nor children, nor child or children of any deceased child or children, nor father, nor mother, nor brother, nor sister, but did leave a last will and testament, which had been admitted to probate, and in said will Mrs. Millie Anders and Pearl Groves were named as sole devisees.

In his last paragraph, which began... Wherefore, he petitioned the court that his final account as above set forth be allowed and confirmed; that upon the same being allowed and settled the residue belonging to the estate be distributed as above requested; and that thereupon said George E. McKinnis be discharged from his duties as such administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Anthony Revarre, deceased.

After swearing his oath that his document was true and correct, George E. McKinnis signed and notarized his name on 2 May 1922.35 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Anthony and Millie Revarre, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Huntington, Indiana; Roll: 378; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0082; recording Anthony's date of birth as December 1849. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Anthony Revarre of Bement, Illinois, dated 31 October 1918, formerly of Trusdale, Oklahoma, Probate dated 31 October 1918, referencing Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Wills, Volume 3, 1911-1927, page 185, Ancestry image# 128 of 340. Hereinafter cited as Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora C Downs Strain, age 36, born about 1866, daughter of Samuel Downs and Lucy Wanamaker, and Jasper Bright, age 60, born about 1842, son of Benjamin Bright and Anna "Lewers", married in 1902 in Moultrie County, Illinois, USA, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S2792] Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 31 May 1889 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA, of Pearl May Groves, daughter of Edward Groves and Dora Downs, referencing Works Progress Administration; Indiana; Huntington County, Indiana, Index to Birth Records; Year Range: 1875-1920; Volume: Volume I; Surname Range: A-L, Book H- 5, page 10. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jasper and Dora Bright, Year: 1910; Census Place: Danville Ward 4, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T624_330; Pages: 8b-9a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374343. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Pearl Groves, age 29, single, working for as a sales lady in a dry goods store, both parents born in Ohio, residing as a lodger in the household of Clarence W. and Grace M. Denman at 125 Frankin, Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_411; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 157. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2803] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Tuesday, October 25, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 202), reporting that Dora Groves had filed suit for divorce from Edward Groves saying that they were married in 1884; that they had three children; that she had resided in Jackson township for two years; that her husband abandoned her the previous June and habitually becomes intoxicated. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Filed.
  8. [S2804] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Case, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, November 17, 1892, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves, Defendant was ordered to pay Plaintiff's counsel $15. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1892 Illinois Divorce Case.
  9. [S2805] Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 7, 1893, Page 2, (Downloaded on April 21, 2025), reporting that in the Case of Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves: Divorce granted to Plaintiff and custody of three children. Hereinafter cited as Dora Groves vs. Edward Groves 1893 Illinois Divorce Granted.
  10. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Groves and Fred Barker Plowman on 19 August 1893 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  11. [S2807] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, March 17, 1897, Page 5, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025), reporting that Dora Plowman had filed suit in circuit court for a divorce from her husband, Frederick Plowman; that abandonment and failure to support were the allegations of the complaint. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana.
  12. [S2810] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Huntington Weekly Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, March 19, 1897, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025), reporting that Dora Plowman had brought suit for a divorce from her husband, Frederick Plowman; that while she had been a dutiful wife, he had been neglectful of his duties as a husband and had abandoned her; that B. M. Cobb appeared for the plaintiff. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce Filed 1897 Indiana.
  13. [S2811] Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce: Legal Notice to Non-Residents, 1897 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Huntington Weekly Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, April 2, 1897, Page 6, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025, an example of the several legal notices to Non-Residents, published, beginning on 17 March 1897, in newspapers over several weeks, as required by law, by the Huntington Circuit Court, January 1897 Term, of Huntington County, State of Indiana, in the case of Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman, Complaint# 6680, stating that:
    Comes now the Plaintiff by B. M. Cobb, her attorney, and files her complaint herein, together with her affidavit that the said defendant, Frederick Plowman, is not a resident of the State of Indiana and that he is a necessary party to this action.
    Notice is hereby given to said defendant that unless he be and appear on the 14th day of May 1897, the same being the 29th day of the next term of the Huntington Circuit Court, to be holden on the second Monday of April 1897, at the Court House in Huntington, in said county and State, to answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence.
    In witness whereof, the notice was signed and sealed by the Deputy Clerk of the said Court at Huntington on 17th of March 1897. Hereinafter cited as Dora Plowman vs. Frederick Plowman Divorce: Legal Notice to Non-Residents, 1897 Indiana.
  14. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Anthony and Millie Revarre, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Huntington, Indiana; Roll: 378; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0082.
  15. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora Downs Plowman and Dewitt C Strain on 20 July 1900 in Will County, Illinois, USA.
  16. [S2799] D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Lovington Reporter, (Lovington, Illinois), Friday, March 28, 1902, Page 1, (Downloaded on Apr 16, 2025), reporting under the title, "This Marriage a Failure, that several weeks ago, D. C. Strain and his wife separated by mutual agreement and signed papers relinquishing all claims against the property of the other and that Mrs. Strain returned to her former home near Chicago; that Tuesday morning, March 25, she came back and attempted to take forcible possession of the Strain domicile; that she broke into the house but was ousted by Mr. Strain and officer Pepperdine and given hours in which to leave town or answer to the charge of house-breaking and theft; that Mr. Strain had become acquainted with the woman by correspondence about two years before and were married immediately, but had not lived "happily ever after"; that later it was learned by the newspaper that Mrs. Strain drove to Sullivan after being ejected from the premises and sought to bring proceedings of some kind against Mr. Strain; that she was not able to secure a lawyer who would take her case so she drove back to Hammond and took the Wabash Wednesday morning, March 26, for Chicago. Hereinafter cited as D. C. Strain and Dora (Downs) Groves 1900 Illinois Marriage a Failure.
  17. [S2812] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Wednesday, June 14, 1905, Page 8, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  18. [S2813] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, September 8, 1905, Page 7, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  19. [S2814] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, September 14, 1905, Page 4, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  20. [S2815] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, October 16, 1908, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 202). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  21. [S2816] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, April 16, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  22. [S2817] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, April 17, 1909, Page 3, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  23. [S2818] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, May 14, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  24. [S2819] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Monday, May 24, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  25. [S2820] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Friday, May 28, 1909, Page 6, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  26. [S2821] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Huntington Herald, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  27. [S2822] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Saturday, June 5, 1909, Page 1, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  28. [S2823] The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Daily News-Democrat, (Huntington, Indiana), Thursday, July 15, 1909, Page 8, (Downloaded on April 22, 2025). Hereinafter cited as The Troubles of Clarence E. Groves, Indiana 1905-1909, Mental, Emotional and Criminal.
  29. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Dora and Jasper Bright, Year: 1910; Census Place: Danville Ward 4, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T624_330; Pages: 8b and 9a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374343.
  30. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card for Clarence Edward Groves, born on 25 July 1885, residence in 1917-1918 at , Vermilion County, Illinois, USA, Nearest Relative: Pearl Groves, Danville, Illinois; his physical build was Stout, height was 5 Ft. 6 in, hair was Light, eyes were Gray, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Vermilion County, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  31. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Petition to Illinois Court by Pearl Groves to Admit Will for Probate, images# 715-716.
  32. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Certificate of Proof of Foreign Will, image# 712; Letters of Administration, image# 745.
  33. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Notice to Creditors, image# 747.
  34. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Account of R. C. Stuart Against the Estate of Anthony Revarre: Itemized Statement, image# 779.
  35. [S2056] Oklahoma, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-2008, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of the estate of Antony Revarre, Case# 2563, after his will was proved in Illinois and his executrices were non-residents of Oklahoma, opened in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma on 12 February 1919 with the appointment of George E. McKinnis as Administrator, Estate Packets, 1918-1919, (Case# 2538 - Michael Hoff - Case# 2583 - William A Dalton), Ancestry images# 712-781 of 1279; Final Account and Petition for Distribution, images# 754-755.

William Groves1

b. 1828
Family
Birth*1828William Groves was born about 1828 in England.1 
Marriage*He married Hannah Dobson.1 

Family

 Hannah Dobson b. 1832
Child 1.Elizabeth Ann Groves+1,2 b. 31 Aug 1865, d. 1 Jul 1933

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Hannah Groves, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 579B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, Elizabeth Ann Allan, birth on 31 August 1865 in Morgan County, Illinois, death on 1 July 1933 at Road District 6 in Morgan County, Illinois, residence at R.R.L, Jacksonville, spouse John R. Allan, father William Groves, born England, and mother Hannah Dobson, born England, referencing FHL Film Number: 1675013. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.

Charity Grubb1

b. 29 September 1687, d. 27 November 1761
Family
Father*John Grubb2
Mother*Frances Vane2
Birth*29 September 1687Charity Grubb was born on 29 September 1687.1 
Marriage*24 October 1706She married Richard Beeson, son of Edward Beeson and Rachel Pennington, on 24 October 1706 in Pennsylvania.1,2 
Death*27 November 1761She died on 27 November 1761 in Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 74.1 

Family

 Richard Beeson b. 10 Oct 1684, d. 1 Jan 1777
Children 1.Benjamin Beeson+1
 2.Richard Beeson+3 d. 1748
 3.William Beeson+3 b. 30 Jan 1722, d. 18 Dec 1760

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), pages 8-9. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.
  2. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 4.
  3. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, page 8.

John Grubb1

Family
Marriage*He married Frances Vane.1 

Family

 Frances Vane
Child 1.Charity Grubb+1 b. 29 Sep 1687, d. 27 Nov 1761

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 4. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Mary D. H. Grubb1

b. 1805
Family
Birth*1805Mary D. H. Grubb was born about 1805 in Virginia.2 
Marriage*1 October 1832She married John J. Curd, son of Jesse Curd and Jane Ellis, shortly after their marriage license was issued on 1 October 1832. shortly after their marriage license was issued.1,3 

Family

 John J. Curd b. 7 Aug 1805

Citations

  1. [S2251] The Curd family in America, online at www.ancestry.com, #690. John James Curd, pages 112-113, image# 117-118 of 157. Hereinafter cited as The Curd family in America.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John J. and Mary Curd, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 352b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond and license issued on 1 October 1832 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Mary D. H. Grubb and John J. Curd, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.

Amanda Elizabeth Grubbe1

b. 7 October 1834
Family
Birth*7 October 1834Amanda Elizabeth Grubbe was born on 7 October 1834 in Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri.1 
Name VariationShe was called Mandy.1 
Marriage*15 June 1853She married William Gustavus Scoggin on 15 June 1853 in Douglas County, Oregon.1,2 

Family

 William Gustavus Scoggin b. 13 Oct 1832
Child 1.Thomas Scoggins1,3 b. 7 Nov 1860, d. 21 Mar 1935

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Amanda Elizabeth (Grubbe) Scoggin, Memorial# 43668337. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Gustavus Scoggin, Memorial# 54597722.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Greenleaf Scoggins, Memorial# 125408016.

Betty Joe Grubbs1

b. 3 September 1924, d. 22 September 2000
Family
Father*Dallas Grubbs1
Mother*Bernice E. Markham1
Birth*3 September 1924Betty Joe Grubbs was born on 3 September 1924 in Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.1,2,3 
Marriage*27 May 1943She married first Richard P. Christenson, son of Henry P. Christenson and Anna Richards, on 27 May 1943 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana.2,1 
Divorce*7 July 1944Betty Christenson was granted an absolute decree of divorce from Richard P. Christenson on 7 July 1944 in Genesee County, Michigan. She had filed her petition for divorce on 2 March 1944, 10 months after they married, citing extreme cruelty. Her petition was uncontested, and they had no children. Betty was granted $186.16 as permanent alimony, there was a property settlement, and her maiden name of Betty Grubbs was restored.4 
Marriage*7 March 1946She married second, as his first wife, J. A. Clingingsmith, son of Louis Clingingsmith and Clara Agnes Ervin, on 7 March 1946 in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas.5,1 
Divorce*Betty (Grubbs) Clingingsmith and Jon A. Clingingsmith were separated, and probably divorced, before they each married again, Betty in 1965 and Jon in 1966.6,7,8 
Marriage*20 August 1965She married third, as his second wife, Audry C. Fralick, son of Kelley O. Fralick and Alta Culan Mansfield, on 20 August 1965 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri.8,1 
Death*22 September 2000She died on 22 September 2000 at age 763 
Burial* and was buried in Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.3 

Family 1

 Richard P. Christenson b. 28 May 1921

Family 2

 Jon A. Clingingsmith b. 27 Nov 1924, d. 7 May 2007

Family 3

 Audry C. Fralick b. 16 Mar 1919, d. 20 Oct 2011

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Betty Joe Grubbs, born on 3 September 1924 at Dexter Stoddard, Missouri, child of Dallas Grubbs and Bernice E Markham, died on 22 September 2000, agency notes: Oct 1940: Name listed as BETTY JOE GRUBBS; Apr 1946: Name listed as BETTY GRUBBS CLINGINGSMITH; Sep 1963: Name listed as BETTY JO CLINGINGSMITH; Jan 1968: Name listed as BETTY JOE FRALICK; 09 Mar 1984: Name listed as BETTY JO FRALICK; Name listed as BETTY JOE CHRISTENSON. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Bettie Joe Grubbs, born 3 September 1924 in Dexter, Missouri, daughter of Dallas Grubbs and Bernice Markham, and Richard P Christenson born 28 May 1921 in Flint, Michigan, son of Henry P. Christenson and Ann Richards, on 27 May 1943 in Auburn, Indiana, United States, married by Murray A Steele, citing page 483 and referencing FHL Film# 001863339. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Betty J. Fralick, Memorial# 18386185. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S2224] Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce decree granted on 7 July 1944 in Genesee, Michigan, USA, to Betty Christenson vs. Richard P Christenson, married on 27 May 1943 in Indiana, petition for divorce filed on 2 March 1944, not contested, cause extreme cruelty, number of children 0, absolute decree granted, $186.16 permanent alimony granted, property settlement, Plaintiff’s maiden name Betty Grubbs restored, referencing Docket# 37530, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Michigan. Divorce records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952.
  5. [S2208] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 7 March 1946 in Piggott, Clay, Arkansas, USA, of J. A. Clingingsmith, age 21, born on 27 November 1924 in Missouri, and Betty Grubbs, age 21, born on 3 September 1924, citing Certificate# 004581, Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Little Rock, Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Year 1946, Film# #2. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969.
  6. [S2225] Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Jon A Clingingsmith in April 1966 in Cullman County, Alabama, referencing Alabama Center for Health Statistics. Hereinafter cited as Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969.
  7. [S2225] Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Maxie Tidwell in April 1966 in Cullman County, Alabama, referencing Alabama Center for Health Statistics.
  8. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 August 1965 in Kennett, Dunklin, Missouri, USA, of Audry C Fralick, age 46, of Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri, and Betty Jo Clingingsmith, age 40, of Malden, Dunklin County, Missouri, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

Dallas Grubbs1

Family
Marriage*19 February 1922He married Bernice E. Markham on 19 February 1922 in Essex, Stoddard County, Missouri.1,2 

Family

 Bernice E. Markham
Child 1.Betty Joe Grubbs1 b. 3 Sep 1924, d. 22 Sep 2000

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Betty Joe Grubbs, born on 3 September 1924 at Dexter Stoddard, Missouri, child of Dallas Grubbs and Bernice E Markham, died on 22 September 2000, agency notes: Oct 1940: Name listed as BETTY JOE GRUBBS; Apr 1946: Name listed as BETTY GRUBBS CLINGINGSMITH; Sep 1963: Name listed as BETTY JO CLINGINGSMITH; Jan 1968: Name listed as BETTY JOE FRALICK; 09 Mar 1984: Name listed as BETTY JO FRALICK; Name listed as BETTY JOE CHRISTENSON. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 19 February 1922 in Essex, Stoddard, Missouri, USA, of Dallas Grubb and Bernice Markham, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

Christina Anna Grunewald1

b. 2 February 1825, d. 7 December 1882
Family
Birth*2 February 1825Christina Anna Grunewald was born on 2 February 1825 in Hoenebach, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen, Germany.1 
Name VariationShe was called Anna.2 
Marriage*1848She married John Schaub in 1848 in Germany.1,3 
Death*7 December 1882She died on 7 December 1882 at age 571 
Burial* and was buried in German Settlement Cemetery, Spring Prairie, Walworth County, Wisconsin.1 

Family

 John Schaub b. 12 Oct 1824, d. 16 Nov 1893
Child 1.George Schaub1,4 b. 29 Jan 1862, d. 22 Aug 1916

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Christina Anna (Grunewald) Schaub, Memorial# 151153405. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2297] Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 December 1886 at the Methodist Episcopal Church, East Troy, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA, of George Schaub of East Troy, farmer, born in Wisconsin, son of John Schaub and Anna Grunewald, and Florence Bear, born in Wisconsin, daughter of Isaih Bear and Mary Clason, married by Robert Davidson, subscribing witnesses, Frank Bear and Emma Shaub, referencing Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Wi Marriage Records Pre-1907. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Schaub, Memorial# 151153615.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Schaub, Memorial# 110545773.

Guy D. Guernsey1

b. 26 January 1885
Family
Father*John Franklin Guernsey2,1 b. 1851, d. 30 Nov 1892
Mother*Sarah E. Dayton3,1 b. 26 Apr 1855, d. 17 Oct 1927
Birth*26 January 1885Guy D. Guernsey was born on 26 January 1885 in Lyons, Rice County, Kansas.1 
Marriage*1937He married second, as her second husband, Mary (Schwerdt) Gerling, daughter of Peter Schwerdt and Barbara Gallinger, probably about 1937. Both of their first marriages had ended in divorce.1,4,5 
Residence*1938Mary and Guy D. Guernsey were listed at 205 Scotland Avenue in the Topeka, Kansas City, Kansas, City Directory of 1938. Guy was a Salesman for the Mutual Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company.5 

Family

 Mary Schwerdt b. 20 Feb 1903

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Guy Dayton Guernsey, Memorial# 6477242. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Franklin Guernsey, Memorial# 93760899.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah E. (Dayton) Guernsey, Memorial# 93760933.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Schwerdt) Szot, Memorial# 168573211.
  5. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Guy D Guernsey and Mary Guernsey at 205 Scotland, Topeka, Kansas, USA in the Topeka, Kansas, City Directory, 1938. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.

John Franklin Guernsey1

b. 1851, d. 30 November 1892
Family
Birth*1851John Franklin Guernsey was born about 1851.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah E. Dayton.2,1 
Death*30 November 1892He died on 30 November 1892 at about age 411 
Burial* and was buried in Block D, Lot 59 of Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford County, Kansas.1 

Family

 Sarah E. Dayton b. 26 Apr 1855, d. 17 Oct 1927
Child 1.Guy D. Guernsey1,3 b. 26 Jan 1885

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Franklin Guernsey, Memorial# 93760899. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah E. (Dayton) Guernsey, Memorial# 93760933.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Guy Dayton Guernsey, Memorial# 6477242.