Cora Olive Conner1,2,3

F, b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
FatherJames Henry Conner4 b. September 26, 1848, d. March 22, 1925
MotherMary Ann Short4 b. September 15, 1854, d. December 19, 1933
     Cora Olive Conner was born on December 2, 1870 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.3,4 As of December 25, 1889,her married name was Wright.1 She married Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright on December 25, 1889 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.1,2,3 Cora Olive Conner died on September 6, 1896 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois, at age 25.4

Family

Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
Marriage*She married Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright on December 25, 1889 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1105] Jordan and Liahona Research Dodd, Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900.
  2. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  3. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  4. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright1,2,3

M, b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
     Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.3 He was born on October 14, 1866 at Union Center, Cumberland Co., Illinois.4,3 He married Cora Olive Conner, daughter of James Henry Conner and Mary Ann Short, on December 25, 1889 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.1,2,3 Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright married Minta Ella Curtis on November 27, 1896 at Crawford Co., Illinois.3 Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright died on July 28, 1956 at Arkansas at age 89.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 59, Union, Cumberland Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 61, District 17, Greenfield Township, Craighead Co., Arkansas5

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Farmer5

Family 1

Cora Olive Conner b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
Marriage*Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright married Cora Olive Conner, daughter of James Henry Conner and Mary Ann Short, on December 25, 1889 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.1,2,3 
Children

Family 2

Minta Ella Curtis b. November 7, 1873, d. January 11, 1946
Marriage*Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright married Minta Ella Curtis on November 27, 1896 at Crawford Co., Illinois.3 

Citations

  1. [S1105] Jordan and Liahona Research Dodd, Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900.
  2. [S440] Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
  3. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ellen Wright1,2,3

F, b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
FatherTheodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright1,4 b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
MotherCora Olive Conner1 b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
     Mary Ellen Wright was buried at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Fontanet, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,3 She was born on October 13, 1890 at Cumberland Co., Illinois.1,4 As of December 26, 1910,her married name was Hoke.1 She married James Robert Hoke on December 26, 1910 at Indiana.1,3 Mary Ellen Wright died on February 7, 1945 at Burnett, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 54.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 59, Union, Cumberland Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 61, District 17, Greenfield Township, Craighead Co., Arkansas5
1920Dwelling 315, District 176, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 349, District 84-72, North Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1910Private family cook5

Family

James Robert Hoke b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
Marriage*Mary Ellen Wright married James Robert Hoke on December 26, 1910 at Indiana.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the J. T. Hoke obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  3. [S4911] Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  10. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  11. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Lois Irene Blackwell obituary in the Sep 25, 2009 edition.

James Robert Hoke1,2,3,4

M, b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
     James Robert Hoke was buried at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Fontanet, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,4 He was born on October 30, 1887 at Vigo Co., Indiana.2,5,4 He married Mary Ellen Wright, daughter of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on December 26, 1910 at Indiana.1,4 James Robert Hoke died on January 17, 1954 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 66.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 315, District 176, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 349, District 84-72, North Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1920Coal miner6
1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Mary Ellen Wright b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
Marriage*James Robert Hoke married Mary Ellen Wright, daughter of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on December 26, 1910 at Indiana.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the J. T. Hoke obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  4. [S4911] Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  10. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Lois Irene Blackwell obituary in the Sep 25, 2009 edition.

John Henry Wright1

M, b. August 16, 1892, d. April, 1981
FatherTheodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright1,2 b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
MotherCora Olive Conner1 b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
     His Social Security Number was 431-16-4307.3 John Henry Wright was born on August 16, 1892 at Union Center, Cumberland Co., Illinois; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Aug 16, 1893.1,2,3,4 He married Alma Perry on June 17, 1916 at Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.1 John Henry Wright died in April, 1981 at age 88.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 59, Union, Cumberland Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 61, District 17, Greenfield Township, Craighead Co., Arkansas5
1920Dwelling 170, District 60, Saline, Drew Co., ArkansasJohn and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Walter J. Perry6
1930Dwelling 71, District 22, Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas7
1940Dwelling 180, District 29-19, Marion Township, Drew Co., Arkansas8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5
1920Sawmill fireman6
1930Truck driver7
1940Carpenter8

Family

Alma Perry b. May 24, 1900, d. June, 1984
Marriage*John Henry Wright married Alma Perry on June 17, 1916 at Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright1,2,3

M, b. May 1, 1894, d. April 19, 1977
FatherTheodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright1,4 b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
MotherCora Olive Conner1 b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
     His Social Security Number was 314-01-3455.5 Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright was buried at Burnett Cemetery, Burnett, Vigo Co., Indiana.6 He was born on May 1, 1894 at Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois.1,4,5,2 He married Lorena May McKay on December 6, 1916 at Drew Co., Arkansas.1,7,8,3 Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright died on April 19, 1977 at age 82.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 59, Union, Cumberland Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 61, District 17, Greenfield Township, Craighead Co., Arkansas9
1940Dwelling 342, District 84-71, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1910Farm laborer9
1940Sewer project laborer10

Family

Lorena May McKay b. May 4, 1898, d. June 13, 1973
Marriage*Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright married Lorena May McKay on December 6, 1916 at Drew Co., Arkansas.1,7,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Irvin Elmer Wright obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5229] Burnett Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  8. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Lloyd H. Wright obituary in the Jan 4, 2007 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lorena May McKay1,2,3

F, b. May 4, 1898, d. June 13, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 395-30-7685.4 Lorena May McKay was buried at Burnett Cemetery, Burnett, Vigo Co., Indiana.5 She was born on May 4, 1898 at Walsworth Co., Wisconsin.1,4 As of December 6, 1916,her married name was Wright.1 She married Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright, son of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on December 6, 1916 at Drew Co., Arkansas.1,2,6,3 Lorena May McKay died on June 13, 1973 at Wisconsin at age 75.5,4,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 342, District 84-71, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana8

Family

Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright b. May 1, 1894, d. April 19, 1977
Marriage*Lorena May McKay married Daniel Conner "Dan" Wright, son of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on December 6, 1916 at Drew Co., Arkansas.1,2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  3. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Irvin Elmer Wright obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5229] Burnett Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Lloyd H. Wright obituary in the Jan 4, 2007 edition.
  7. [S2208] Wisconsin Department of Health, Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clarence Wright1

M, b. March 13, 1896, d. April 28, 1896
FatherTheodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright1 b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
MotherCora Olive Conner1 b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
     Clarence Wright was born on March 13, 1896.1 He died on April 28, 1896 at Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.

Clara Wright1

F, b. March 13, 1896, d. May 29, 1896
FatherTheodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright1 b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
MotherCora Olive Conner1 b. December 2, 1870, d. September 6, 1896
     Clara Wright was born on March 13, 1896.1 She died on May 29, 1896 at Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.

Minta Ella Curtis1

F, b. November 7, 1873, d. January 11, 1946
     Minta Ella Curtis was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.1 She was born on November 7, 1873 at Illinois.2,1 As of November 27, 1896,her married name was Wright.1 She married Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright on November 27, 1896 at Crawford Co., Illinois.1 Minta Ella Curtis died on January 11, 1946 at age 72.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 59, Union, Cumberland Co., Illinois2

Family

Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright b. October 14, 1866, d. July 28, 1956
Marriage*Minta Ella Curtis married Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright on November 27, 1896 at Crawford Co., Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke1,2

F, b. October 22, 1911, d. March 10, 1961
FatherJames Robert Hoke3,4,1,5 b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
MotherMary Ellen Wright3,4,1,5 b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
     Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana.2,6 She was born on October 22, 1911 at Coal Bluff, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,2 As of July 24, 1930,her married name was Hicks.2 She married Thomas Stewart Hicks on July 24, 1930 at Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana.2,6 Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke died on March 10, 1961 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 49.2,6 She Mrs. Vallie Hicks, 49 years old, of 1239 South Brown Avenue, died at 4:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Union Hospital. Surviving are the husband, Thomas; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Plummer of R. R. 7; three brothers, Vincent and J. T. Hoke both of Terre Haute, and Elwood Hoke of Peoria, Ill; five sisters Mmes. Agnes Grindle and Lois Blackwell, both of Terre Haute, Jennie Gregory of R. R. 6, Florence Joslin of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Mary Norman of Tuscola, Ill., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Thomas Funeral Home. Interment will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Farmersburg. Friends may call after 6 o'clock this evening. on March 11, 1961.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 315, District 176, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana4

Family

Thomas Stewart Hicks
Marriage*Valla Elizabeth "Vallie" Hoke married Thomas Stewart Hicks on July 24, 1930 at Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana.2,6 
Child
  • Gertrude Marie Hicks2,6,7,8

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  6. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Vallie Hicks obituary in the Mar 11, 1961 edition.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  8. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Agnes Byrena Hoke1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 20, 1913, d. June 12, 2009
FatherJames Robert Hoke1,2,3,7,5 b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
MotherMary Ellen Wright1,2,3,7,5 b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
     Agnes Byrena Hoke was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.5,8 She was born on August 20, 1913 at Coal Bluff, Vigo Co., Indiana.4,5,8 As of March 1, 1932,her married name was Grindle.4 She married Aaron Wesley/Westley Grindle on March 1, 1932 at Indiana.4,5,6 Agnes Byrena Hoke Agnes Byrena (Hoke) Grindle, 95, of Terre Haute, passed away of natural causes at 11:35 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009, at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Coal Bluff on Aug. 20, 1913, to James and Mary (Wright) Hoke. She was a homemaker, enjoyed working with crafts, collecting recipes, cooking, working word puzzles, being with family and praising her Lord. She was married to Aaron W. Grindle on March 1, 1932, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Rosetta Fagg (caregiver) and Aaron R. Grindle and wife Maxine Grindle of Terre Haute; three sisters, Mae Norman and husband Jack of Illinois, Jenny Gregory, Lois Blackwell and her husband Eugene of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren, Jeff Grindle of Fort Wayne, Gary Grindle and wife Lisa of Arizona, Kevin Grindle, Mark Grindle, Pam Hall and husband Joe, and Brenda Shepard, all of Terre Haute, and Sheila Gardner of Tennessee; nine great-grandchildren, Michael Grindle of Fort Wayne, Austin Shepard of Clinton, Chet Gardner and wife Beth, Jack Dale Gardner and wife Angie of Tennessee, Cassie and Robin Grindle of Arizona, Christina McGovern and husband Scotty, Craig Hall and wife Ashley, and Jade Grindle, all of Terre Haute; four great-great-grandchildren, Adrian Hall, Laurah and Emily Mcgovern, and Bailey Gardner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Valley Hicks and Florence Joslyn; three brothers, Vincent, J.T. and Elwood Hoke; son-in-law, Jack Fagg; and two grandchildren, Tina Rose Fagg and Tiffany Grindle. Agnes was a former member of the Fontanet Home Ec Club and was a member of Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church.Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bob Roush officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the hospice Vista Care of Terre Haute. on June 12, 2009.5 She died on June 12, 2009 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 95.5,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 315, District 176, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 76, District 84-69, Nevins, Vigo Co., Indiana9

Family

Aaron Wesley/Westley Grindle b. January 5, 1906, d. August 28, 1998
Marriage*Agnes Byrena Hoke married Aaron Wesley/Westley Grindle on March 1, 1932 at Indiana.4,5,6 
Children
  • Rosetta Marie Grindle4,5,6,9
  • Aaron Richard Grindle4,5,10,6,9

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  5. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the J. T. Hoke obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  8. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

John Theodore "Jay" "J.T." Hoke1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1915, d. August, 1984
FatherJames Robert Hoke4,1,3,5 b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
MotherMary Ellen Wright4,1,3,5 b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 314-34-8127.6 John Theodore "Jay" "J.T." Hoke was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3 He was born on August 29, 1915 at Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.2,6,3 He married Helen Elizabeth Diehl on October 13, 1934.2,3 John Theodore "Jay" "J.T." Hoke died in August, 1984.6 He J.T. "Jay" Hoke, 69, Route 24, died Wednesday afternoon in Union Hosptial. He was a retired businessman. He was born Aug. 29, 1915, in Jonesboro, Ark., to James Robert and Mary Wright Hoke. Survivors include his wife, Helen Diehl; two sons, Jimmie W., Terre Haute, and Max Alan, Darlington; one daughter, Rayetta Jett, North Little Rock, Ark; one brother, Elwood, Perkin, Ill; five sisters, Agnes Grindle, Jennie Gregory and Lois Blackwell, all of Terre Haute, Florence Josly, Coloma, Mich; and Mary Norman, Tuscola, Ill., and four grandchildren. He was a member of Rosedale Masonic Lodge 259 F&AM and was a 32nd-degree member of Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday in Mattox-Wood North Terre Haute Chapel. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. today, with Masonic services at 7. in August, 1984.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 315, District 176, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 350, District 84-72, North Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940School bus chauffeur7

Family

Helen Elizabeth Diehl
Marriage*John Theodore "Jay" "J.T." Hoke married Helen Elizabeth Diehl on October 13, 1934.2,3 
Children
  • Jimmie Warner Hoke3,2,7
  • Rayetta Hoke3,2
  • Max Allen Hoke3,2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the J. T. Hoke obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vincent Floyd Hoke1,2,3,4

M, b. February 12, 1918, d. May 19, 1981
FatherJames Robert Hoke1,2,5 b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
MotherMary Ellen Wright1,2,5 b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 357-12-8285.6 Vincent Floyd Hoke was born on February 12, 1918 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.3,6 He married Geneva Clara Johnson on February 15, 1939.3,4 Vincent Floyd Hoke died on May 19, 1981 at age 63.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 315, District 176, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 351, District 84-72, North Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Geneva Clara Johnson b. July 24, 1919, d. June 23, 2005
Marriage*Vincent Floyd Hoke married Geneva Clara Johnson on February 15, 1939.3,4 
Children
  • Jeanette Ann "Jan" Hoke4,3,7
  • Beverly Kay Hoke4,3
  • Jack Lee Hoke4,3
  • Mary Ellen Hoke4,3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  4. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Geneva C. Hoke obituary in the Jun 25, 2005 edition.
  5. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Florence Sylvia Hoke1

F, b. October 18, 1920, d. March 28, 2001
FatherJames Robert Hoke2,3,4,5 b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
MotherMary Ellen Wright2,3,4,5 b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 385-42-0677.6 Florence Sylvia Hoke was born on October 18, 1920 at Sandcut, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,6 As of May 15, 1940,her married name was Haskett.1 She married William Haskett on May 15, 1940.1 Florence Sylvia Hoke and William Haskett were divorced on January 24, 1949.1 As of October 29, 1954,her married name was Joslyn.1 Florence Sylvia Hoke married Kenneth Faye Joslyn on October 29, 1954.1 Florence Sylvia Hoke died on March 28, 2001 at age 80.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 349, District 84-72, North Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana5

Family 1

William Haskett
Marriage*Florence Sylvia Hoke married William Haskett on May 15, 1940.1 
Divorce* Florence Sylvia Hoke and William Haskett were divorced on January 24, 1949.1 
Children
  • Cecil William Haskett1
  • Philip Wayne Haskett1

Family 2

Kenneth Faye Joslyn b. February 12, 1920, d. August 15, 1990
Marriage*Florence Sylvia Hoke married Kenneth Faye Joslyn on October 29, 1954.1 

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the J. T. Hoke obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  4. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elwood Hoke1,2,3,4

M, b. November 9, 1922, d. May, 1986
FatherJames Robert Hoke1,2,3,4 b. October 30, 1887, d. January 17, 1954
MotherMary Ellen Wright1,2,3,4 b. October 13, 1890, d. February 7, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 309-22-0828.5 Elwood Hoke was born on November 9, 1922 at Indiana.1,5 He married Oleva Violett Johnson on April 25, 1942.6 Elwood Hoke died in May, 1986 at age 63.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 185, District 58, Otter Creek, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 349, District 84-72, North Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana4

Family

Oleva Violett Johnson
Marriage*Elwood Hoke married Oleva Violett Johnson on April 25, 1942.6 
Children
  • Linda Lou Hoke6
  • Carolyn Sue Hoke6
  • Michael E. Hoke6
  • Nana Rose Hoke6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the J. T. Hoke obituary in an unidentified newspaper.
  3. [S1115] Tribune-Star, From the Agnes Byrena Hoke Grindle obituary in the Jun 13, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.

Alma Perry1

F, b. May 24, 1900, d. June, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 429-19-6601.2 Alma Perry was born on May 24, 1900 at Arkansas.3,2 As of June 17, 1916,her married name was Wright.3 She married John Henry Wright, son of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on June 17, 1916 at Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.3 Alma Perry died in June, 1984 at Arkansas at age 84.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 170, District 60, Saline, Drew Co., Arkansas1
1930Dwelling 71, District 22, Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas4
1940Dwelling 180, District 29-19, Marion Township, Drew Co., Arkansas5

Family

John Henry Wright b. August 16, 1892, d. April, 1981
Marriage*Alma Perry married John Henry Wright, son of Theodora Lawrence "Dora" Wright and Cora Olive Conner, on June 17, 1916 at Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence Oliver Wright1,2,3

M, b. June 17, 1917, d. April 15, 1985
FatherJohn Henry Wright1,4 b. August 16, 1892, d. April, 1981
MotherAlma Perry1,4 b. May 24, 1900, d. June, 1984
     Clarence Oliver Wright was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden, Ouachita Co., Arkansas.3 His Social Security Number was 432-12-2798.5 He was born on June 17, 1917 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.2,5,3 He married Lucy Mae Flemister on February 10, 1940 at Drew Co., Arkansas.2,3,6 Clarence Oliver Wright died on April 15, 1985 at age 67.5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 170, District 60, Saline, Drew Co., Arkansas1
1930Dwelling 71, District 22, Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas4
1940Dwelling 35, District 52-7B, Camden, Ouachita Co., Arkansas7

Occupation

1940Painter7

Family

Lucy Mae Flemister b. May 27, 1918, d. June 14, 2010
Marriage*Clarence Oliver Wright married Lucy Mae Flemister on February 10, 1940 at Drew Co., Arkansas.2,3,6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  3. [S5281] Memorial Park Cemetery, Ouachita Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lamar Melvin Wright1,2,3,4

M, b. November 17, 1919, d. February 26, 2009
FatherJohn Henry Wright1,2,5 b. August 16, 1892, d. April, 1981
MotherAlma Perry1,2,5 b. May 24, 1900, d. June, 1984
     Lamar Melvin Wright was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Bradley Co., Arkansas.3 He was born on November 17, 1919 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.6,7,3 He married Nena Rose Rogers on January 3, 1946 at Drew Co., Arkansas.6,4 Lamar Melvin Wright died on February 26, 2009 at age 89.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 170, District 60, Saline, Drew Co., Arkansas1
1930Dwelling 71, District 22, Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas2
1940Dwelling 180, District 29-19, Marion Township, Drew Co., Arkansas5

Occupation

1940Carpenter5

Family

Nena Rose Rogers
Marriage*Lamar Melvin Wright married Nena Rose Rogers on January 3, 1946 at Drew Co., Arkansas.6,4 
Children
  • Nena Wright6
  • Lamar Wright6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5279] Oakland Cemetery, Bradley Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Aubrey Henry Wright1,2,3

M, b. April 17, 1922, d. August 25, 2008
FatherJohn Henry Wright4,5 b. August 16, 1892, d. April, 1981
MotherAlma Perry4,5 b. May 24, 1900, d. June, 1984
     Aubrey Henry Wright was buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, 7401 Highway 5, Alexander, Saline Co., Arkansas.3 He was born on April 17, 1922 at Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas.6 He married Frances Christine Veasey on April 11, 1945 at Drew Co., Arkansas.2,7 Aubrey Henry Wright died on August 25, 2008 at Arkansas at age 86.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 22, Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas4
1940Dwelling 180, District 29-19, Marion Township, Drew Co., Arkansas5

Family

Frances Christine Veasey b. April 22, 1923, d. March 24, 2010
Marriage*Aubrey Henry Wright married Frances Christine Veasey on April 11, 1945 at Drew Co., Arkansas.2,7 
Children
  • Tom Wright7
  • Sue Ann Wright7

Citations

  1. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.
  2. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  3. [S3955] Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Saline Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5280] Roller Funeral Homes, online http://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/, From the Christine Wright obituary.

Virginia Fern Wright1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1924, d. June 25, 2002
FatherJohn Henry Wright1,4,3 b. August 16, 1892, d. April, 1981
MotherAlma Perry1,4,3 b. May 24, 1900, d. June, 1984
     Her married name was Marsh.3 Her Social Security Number was 429-26-6119.3 Virginia Fern Wright was born on April 13, 1924 at Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas.3 As of September 14, 1946,her married name was Ross.2 She married Jesse W. Ross on September 14, 1946 at Drew Co., Arkansas.2 As of April 28, 1951,her married name was Donaldson.2 Virginia Fern Wright married Raymond Huston Donaldson on April 28, 1951 at Star City, Lincoln Co., Arkansas.5,2 Virginia Fern Wright married Unknown Marsh circa 1993.2 Virginia Fern Wright died on June 25, 2002 at Arkansas at age 78.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 22, Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas1
1940Dwelling 180, District 29-19, Marion Township, Drew Co., Arkansas4

Family 1

Jesse W. Ross
Marriage*Virginia Fern Wright married Jesse W. Ross on September 14, 1946 at Drew Co., Arkansas.2 

Family 2

Raymond Huston Donaldson b. September 29, 1929, d. April 16, 1999
Marriage*Virginia Fern Wright married Raymond Huston Donaldson on April 28, 1951 at Star City, Lincoln Co., Arkansas.5,2 

Family 3

Unknown Marsh
Marriage*Virginia Fern Wright married Unknown Marsh circa 1993.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1106] Tedra Richter, "Cora Olive Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2005 and Jan 26, 2006.

Michael "Mick" Whitlow1

M, d. June 10, 2000
FatherOakie Lefridge Whitlow1 b. November 2, 1923, d. December 9, 2005
MotherBetty Jane Dent1 b. April 16, 1928
     Michael "Mick" Whitlow married Jayne Unknown.1 Michael "Mick" Whitlow died on June 10, 2000.1

Family

Jayne Unknown
Marriage*He married Jayne Unknown.1 
Children
  • Amanda Whitlow1
  • Katy Whitlow1

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakie L. Furrow obituary in the Dec 11, 2005 edition.