Louise Marie Light1,2,3

F, b. June 21, 1920, d. July 23, 1997
MotherElla Virginia Light1,4,5,3 b. February 26, 1901, d. January 4, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-6384.6 Louise Marie Light was born on June 21, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,3 As of September 21, 1939,her married name was Vass.3 She married Wilmer Scott Vass on September 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 Louise Marie Light and Wilmer Scott Vass were divorced on June 27, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 As of November 24, 1945,her married name was Dunn.3 Louise Marie Light married Samuel Edgar Dunn on November 24, 1945.3 Louise Marie Light died on July 23, 1997 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 77.6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 158, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated as a step-daughter of Alfred Hoel1
1940Dwelling 141, District 119-12, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family 1

Wilmer Scott Vass b. August 6, 1916, d. October 19, 1985
Marriage*Louise Marie Light married Wilmer Scott Vass on September 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 
Divorce* Louise Marie Light and Wilmer Scott Vass were divorced on June 27, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 

Family 2

Samuel Edgar Dunn b. September 22, 1916, d. March 26, 1996
Marriage*Louise Marie Light married Samuel Edgar Dunn on November 24, 1945.3 
Children
  • Patricia Louise Dunn5
  • Michelle "Mickey" Dunn5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Light Sawyers obituary in the Jan 5, 1994 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Carl Lewis Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 19, 1937, d. June 2, 2004
     Carl Lewis Crawford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,7 His Social Security Number was 225-48-3957.5 He was born on February 19, 1937 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3,5,7 He married Phyllis Dean Clower, daughter of Orville Lee Clower and Inez Gaye Willis, on May 26, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Carl Lewis Crawford died on June 2, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.5,6,7 He Carl Lewis Crawford, 67, of Elliston, was born on February 19, 1937 in Botetourt County and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2004. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn L. Crawford; parents, Earl and Myrtle Crawford; and brothers, Eddie and David Crawford. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Phyllis D. Crawford; son, Kevin Lewis Crawford and wife, Melissa of Elliston; grandchildren, Amber D. and Daniel Lewis Crawford, Amber L. Austin and Brianna Whelling; brothers, Melvin Crawford and wife, Brenda, of Salem, Kyle Burkley Crawford and wife, Linda, of Vinton, and Randall Crawford and wife, Kathy, of Troutville; sisters, Evelyn Riffe and husband, John, of Roanoke, Phyllis Reed of Salem, Darlene Wood of Vinton, Wanda Anderson and husband, Bobby, of Troutville, and Patricia Reynolds and husband, Michael, of Vinton; sisters-in-law, Lorene Crawford of Salem and Sylvia Crawford of Ridgeway, S.C. He was a former roofer and sheet metal worker employed at Valley Roofing Company. He was also a long-time member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God for 41 years. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 5, 2004.7

Family

Phyllis Dean Clower
Marriage*He married Phyllis Dean Clower, daughter of Orville Lee Clower and Inez Gaye Willis, on May 26, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inez Gaye Willis Clower obituary in the Mar 10, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Lewis Crawford obituary in the Jun 5, 2004 edition.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shawn L. Crawford obituary in the Jan 16, 1990 edition.

Basil Lambert Williams1,2,3

M, b. August 16, 1925, d. December 23, 2007
FatherAlfred Dewey Williams2,4,5,6 b. June 25, 1898, d. February 12, 1970
MotherGrace Salome Nichols2,4,5,6 b. February 26, 1901, d. July 2, 1989
     Basil Lambert Williams was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 227-34-2817.7 He was born on August 16, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3 He married Dorothy Louise Meader, daughter of Charles John Meader and Eva Ann "Evie" King, on March 29, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Basil Lambert Williams died on December 23, 2007 at Virginia at age 82.2,7 He Basil L. Williams, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was retired from Roanoke Ready Mix, and was a U.S. Marine, First Division Veteran of World War II, serving amphibious assaults Pellilou and Okinawa. Mr. Williams was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed NASCAR, Country Music, and his many friends at Smith's Grocery in Copper Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Salome Williams, a loving big sister, Cornelia Smith, and an infant brother, Glen Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy M. Williams; his children, Sandra W. Shumake and husband, Lynn, Baltimore, Md., Paul L. Williams and wife, Susan, of North Carolina, Terry L. Williams and wife, Judy, Roanoke, Janean Williams, Copper Hill; grandchildren, Greg Shumake and wife, Candi, Holly Petrilli and husband, Joe, Heather Casey and husband, Tim, Isaac Williams and wife, Kate, Nathan Williams, Karrie Beth Neary and husband, Mike, Aaron Williams and wife, Jessica, Jonathan Shumake and wife, Kathleen, Dylan Rosales, Gabriel Williams; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Reynold Williams, Dorothy Argabright, Claudine Wimmer, Freeda Wimmer, Yvonne Smith, Wilson Williams; a dear brother-in-law, Carl Wimmer. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 2 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007. The Rev. Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. Military Honors by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion #127. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 2 to 4 and 6to 8 p.m. on Wednesday December 26, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Copper Hill Cemetery, c/o John D. Harman, P.O. Box 7, Copper Hill, Va. 24079. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on December 26, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 106, District 34-12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 117, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family

Dorothy Louise Meader
Marriage*Basil Lambert Williams married Dorothy Louise Meader, daughter of Charles John Meader and Eva Ann "Evie" King, on March 29, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Sandra Williams2
  • Janean Williams2
  • Paul Lambert Williams1,2,3
  • Terry Lee Williams1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva King Meader obituary in the Dec 27, 1989 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Basil L. Williams obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Cornelia Williams Smith in the Jan 4, 2006 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hannah Hill1,2

F, b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867
FatherSamuel Hill1 b. circa 1772, d. December 23, 1851
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1 b. circa 1779
     Hannah Hill was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.3 She was born on January 2, 1807 at Tennessee.1,3 As of February 27, 1827,her married name was Stephens.2 She married William Stephens on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.2 Hannah Hill died on August 23, 1867 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 60.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., IndianaHannah and her family were enumerated next door to her father Samuel Hill and her brother William Hill1
1860Dwelling 595, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana4

Family

William Stephens b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850
Marriage*Hannah Hill married William Stephens on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  3. [S2545] Sharpsville Cemetery, Tipton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=stephens&GSfn=hannah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61774088&CRid=1961189&df=all&
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

William Stephens1,2

M, b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850
     William Stephens was born circa 1805.1 He married Hannah Hill, daughter of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.2 William Stephens died before August 19, 1850; He was not enumerated with his family in the 1850 Census.3

Census Records

1840Centre Township, Rush Co., IndianaThe enumeration reads 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 30-401

Family

Hannah Hill b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867
Marriage*William Stephens married Hannah Hill, daughter of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 27, 1827 at Fayette Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens1,2

F, b. circa 1832
FatherWilliam Stephens1,3 b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850
MotherHannah Hill1,3 b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867
     Sarah "Sallie" Stephens was born circa 1832 at Indiana.1 As of November 7, 1852,her married name was Garner.4 She married Craven James Garner on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana5
1870Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana6
1880Dwelling 171, District 49, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana2

Family

Craven James Garner b. circa 1832, d. 1872
Marriage*Sarah "Sallie" Stephens married Craven James Garner on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Stephens1,2,3

M, b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904
FatherWilliam Stephens1,3,4 b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850
MotherHannah Hill1,3,4 b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867
     Lewis Stephens was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana; His tombstone reads "Co. E 40 Ind. Inf."2,4 He was born on September 3, 1835 at Indiana.4 He married Linva "Lindvey" Crousore on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.5,6 Lewis Stephens married Nancy Ellen Crousore on December 28, 1865 at Howard Co., Indiana.7,6,5 Lewis Stephens died on February 8, 1904 at Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 68.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana8
1870Dwelling 164, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana9
1880Dwelling 210, District 51, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana10
1900Dwelling 298, District 73, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1860Farmer8
1870Farmer9
1880Farmer10
1900Farmer11

Family 1

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore b. January 20, 1836, d. May 3, 1864
Marriage*Lewis Stephens married Linva "Lindvey" Crousore on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.5,6 
Children

Family 2

Nancy Ellen Crousore b. 1850, d. 1921
Marriage*Lewis Stephens married Nancy Ellen Crousore on December 28, 1865 at Howard Co., Indiana.7,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
  3. [S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  6. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  7. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
  13. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Andy J. Stephens obituary in the Aug 2, 1956 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Solomon Stephens1,2,3,4

M, b. 1840, d. August 24, 1910
FatherWilliam Stephens1,5,3 b. circa 1805, d. before August 19, 1850
MotherHannah Hill1,5 b. January 2, 1807, d. August 23, 1867
     Solomon Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.6,4,3 He was born in 1840 at Indiana.6,4 He married Martha Ann Ragan on November 10, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana.2 Solomon Stephens died on August 24, 1910 at Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 192, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of his brother Lewis7
1870Dwelling 168, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana8
1880Dwelling 189, District 134, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana9
1900Dwelling 117, District 130, Prairie Township, Tipton Co., Indiana10
1910Dwelling 163, District 171, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1860Day laborer7
1870Farmer8
1880Farmer9
1900Farmer10

Family

Martha Ann Ragan b. 1844, d. 1927
Marriage*Solomon Stephens married Martha Ann Ragan on November 10, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1565] William Smith Biography, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~intipton/pages/bios/williamsmith.html
  6. [S1175] Cemetery Index, Wells Co., Indiana Public Library, online http://genealogy.wellscolibrary.org/cemetery/
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Hill1

M, b. circa 1809
FatherSamuel Hill1 b. circa 1772, d. December 23, 1851
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1 b. circa 1779
     William Hill was born circa 1809 at Sevier Co., Tennessee.1,2 He married Matilda "Tilda" Stephens on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1870Dwelling 113, Fall Creek Township, Hamilton Co., Indiana4
1880Dwelling 406, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of his son Noah5

Occupation

1850Laborer1

Family

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens b. circa 1822
Marriage*William Hill married Matilda "Tilda" Stephens on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jim Hill death certificate.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Matilda "Tilda" Stephens1,2,3

F, b. circa 1822
     Matilda "Tilda" Stephens was born circa 1822 at Tennessee.1 As of January 1, 1837,her married name was Hill.1,2 She married William Hill, son of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana4
1870Dwelling 263, Union Township, Howard Co., IndianaMatilda and her children were enumerated in the household of her son-in-law Frank Resder5
1870Dwelling 81, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana3

Family

William Hill b. circa 1809
Marriage*Matilda "Tilda" Stephens married William Hill, son of Samuel Hill and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 1, 1837 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census, He was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.
  6. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jim Hill death certificate.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Elizabeth Hill1

F, b. circa 1839
FatherWilliam Hill1 b. circa 1809
MotherMatilda "Tilda" Stephens1 b. circa 1822
     Elizabeth Hill was born circa 1839 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

James Conrad "Jim" Hill1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. 1841, d. March 19, 1926
FatherWilliam Hill1,2,8 b. circa 1809
MotherMatilda "Tilda" Stephens1,2,8 b. circa 1822
     James Conrad "Jim" Hill was buried at Kings Point Cemetery, Lockwood Township, Dade Co., Missouri.7 He was born in 1841 at Rush Co., Indiana.9,7 He married Susannah "Susan" Pendergrass on June 29, 1862 at Howard Co., Indiana.3 James Conrad "Jim" Hill died on March 19, 1926 at Grant Township, Dade Co., Missouri; His gravestone has a death date of Mar 20, 1926 and says "Civil War Vet Co K 153 Ind Inf."7,8

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 301, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana10
1880Dwelling 425, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., IndianaHis age was enumerated incorrectly11
1900Dwelling 193, District 70, South Township, Dade Co., Missouri4
1910Farmer5
1910Dwelling 31, District 76, South Township, Dade Co., Missouri5
1920Dwelling 18, District 79, Smith Township, Dade Co., Missouri12

Occupation

1870Farmer10
1880Farmer11
1900Farmer4
1920Farmer12

Family

Susannah "Susan" Pendergrass b. September 13, 1842, d. July 8, 1940
Marriage*James Conrad "Jim" Hill married Susannah "Susan" Pendergrass on June 29, 1862 at Howard Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Sanders-Hill marriage license.
  7. [S1883] Kings Point Cemetery, Dade Co., MO, online http://www.dade.mogenweb.org/cemeteries/kings_pt_cem.htm
  8. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jim Hill death certificate.
  9. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Samuel Marion Hill death certificate.
  14. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Gelmore-Hill marriage license.
  15. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Lavina "Lannie" Hill1,2,3,4

F, b. May 18, 1842, d. April 28, 1931
FatherWilliam Hill1,4 b. circa 1809
MotherMatilda "Tilda" Stephens1,4 b. circa 1822
     Lavina "Lannie" Hill was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.5,4 She was born on May 18, 1842 at Rush Co., Indiana.4 As of May 6, 1860,her married name was Reeder.3 She married Francis M. "Frank" Reeder on May 6, 1860 at Howard Co., Indiana.3,6 Lavina "Lannie" Hill died on April 28, 1931 at Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 88.4,6 She Funeral services for Mrs. Lavina Reeder, widow of Frank Reeder, five miles southeast of the city, who died yesterday, will be conducted at the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Fred Johnson, pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness church, and burial will he made in the city cemetery. on April 29, 1931.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1870Dwelling 263, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1880Dwelling 397, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana7
1900Dwelling 64, District 125, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana8
1910Dwelling 295, District 118, Ward 1, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana9
1920Dwelling 142, District 130, Ward 1, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1900Farmer8

Family

Francis M. "Frank" Reeder b. circa 1842, d. May 24, 1888
Marriage*Lavina "Lannie" Hill married Francis M. "Frank" Reeder on May 6, 1860 at Howard Co., Indiana.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S8990] Elwood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Lavina Reeder obituary in the Apr 29, 1931 edition.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Rebecca Hughes obituary in the Jul 12, 1940 edition.
  12. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the James M. Reeder obituary in the Jun 26, 1930 edition.
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  14. [S1177] Marietta F. Henry, Tipton County, Indiana Death Records Index, 1882-96.
  15. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Rebecca Hill1,2

F, b. circa 1846, d. before June 26, 1880
FatherWilliam Hill1,2 b. circa 1809
MotherMatilda "Tilda" Stephens1,2 b. circa 1822
     Rebecca Hill was born circa 1846 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,3 As of November 26, 1863,her married name was Love.3 She married Ithamer "Thamer" Love on November 26, 1863 at Howard Co., Indiana.3 Rebecca Hill died before June 26, 1880; Rebecca was not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 80, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana5

Family

Ithamer "Thamer" Love b. July 15, 1819, d. February 28, 1902
Marriage*Rebecca Hill married Ithamer "Thamer" Love on November 26, 1863 at Howard Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1178] The McGraw Wolfe Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3102261&id=I0502
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Noah Hill1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. 1849, d. July 20, 1922
FatherWilliam Hill1,2,4,8 b. circa 1809
MotherMatilda "Tilda" Stephens1,2,9,8 b. circa 1822
     Noah Hill was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.7,8 He was born in 1849 at Rush Co., Indiana.1,10,7 He married Theresia Ellen Colvin on December 8, 1872 at Tipton Co., Indiana.5,7 Noah Hill died on July 20, 1922 at Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.6,8 He Noah Hill, aged 72, and for many years a resident of the Rock Prairie community, died at his home yesterday, his death following a protracted illness, his death being a result of an attack of pneumonia several months ago, heart complications following the attack. The burial will take place Sunday, the services being at the late home at 2 o'clock. The wife of Mr. Hill died about twenty years ago, and he is survived by two sons and two daughters, they being Elmer Hill, of Elwood, Hilda McGuire, Kokomo, David Hill, Elwood and Laura Lockridge of this county. Mr. Hill was a man who stood well in the community in which he had resided for so many years, being admired for his many fine traits of character. He was industrious, and was active in the Baptist church, of which he was a member. on July 21, 1922.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 193, Centre Township, Rush Co., Indiana1
1860Dwelling 1135, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 263, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1880Dwelling 406, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana4
1900Dwelling 144, District 125, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana11
1910Dwelling 125, District 189, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana12
1920Dwelling 4, District 201, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1870Ditcher3
1880Farmer4
1900Farm laborer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13

Family

Theresia Ellen Colvin b. circa 1851, d. 1902
Marriage*Noah Hill married Theresia Ellen Colvin on December 8, 1872 at Tipton Co., Indiana.5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  6. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Noah Hill obituary in the Jul 21, 1922 edition.
  7. [S4756] Chandler Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census, He was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.
  10. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Elmer Hill obituary in the Nov 15, 1934 edition.
  15. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Linva "Lindvey" Crousore1,2,3

F, b. January 20, 1836, d. May 3, 1864
     Linva "Lindvey" Crousore was buried at Chandler Cemetery, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.3,4 She was born on January 20, 1836 at Indiana.5,4 As of January 13, 1858,her married name was Stephens.1 She married Lewis Stephens, son of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.3,2 Linva "Lindvey" Crousore died on May 3, 1864 at Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 28.3,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana5

Family

Lewis Stephens b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904
Marriage*Linva "Lindvey" Crousore married Lewis Stephens, son of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on January 13, 1859 at Howard Co., Indiana.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1167] Bower & Hays Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wendydoug&id=I02169
  4. [S1181] Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gorman, Eastern Howard County Cemeteries.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Hannah Isabelle Stephens1,2

F, b. June 3, 1860, d. September 14, 1926
FatherLewis Stephens1,3 b. September 3, 1835, d. February 8, 1904
MotherLinva "Lindvey" Crousore1 b. January 20, 1836, d. May 3, 1864
     Hannah Isabelle Stephens was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.4,5 She was born on June 3, 1860 at Howard Co., Indiana.6,5 As of May 13, 1879,her married name was Chesser.7 She married Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser on May 13, 1879 at Tipton Co., Indiana.7,6,5 As of March 20, 1891,her married name was Philpott.7 Hannah Isabelle Stephens married Marcus L. Philpott on March 20, 1891 at Tipton Co., Indiana.7 Hannah Isabelle Stephens died on September 14, 1926 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 66.6,5 She Mrs. Hannah Belle Chesser, aged 66, a, native of Howard county, having been born here in 1860, and being reared in this county to young womanhood, died Wednesday at her late home in Elwood of a cancerous affection. In 1879 Mrs. Chesser married Frank Chesser who died several years ago. Five children were born to them, of whom four survives William E. Chesser, of North Vernon; Louis Elmer and Elwood Chesser and Mrs. Emma Reeder of Elwood. A brother, Jacob Stevens, resides at Greentown and four half brothers, Andrew Stevens, of Phlox; Estel Stevens, of Marion; Dan Stevens, of Greentown; and Oren Stevens, of Center, and five half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Land and Mrs. Rhoda Bragg, of Phlox; Mrs. Cora Chism, near Huntington; Mrs. Mamie Taylor of Kokomo and Mrs. Debbie Smith, of Jerome. on September 17, 1926.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 596, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana1
1870Dwelling 164, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1880Dwelling 52, District 133, Liberty Township, Tipton Co., Indiana8
1900Dwelling 122, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana9
1920Dwelling 163, District 35, Ward 2, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana10

Family 1

Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser b. circa 1854
Marriage*Hannah Isabelle Stephens married Franklin H. "Frank" Chesser on May 13, 1879 at Tipton Co., Indiana.7,6,5 
Children

Family 2

Marcus L. Philpott b. September, 1862
Marriage*Hannah Isabelle Stephens married Marcus L. Philpott on March 20, 1891 at Tipton Co., Indiana.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her son's WWI Draft Registration cards.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1560] Madison County, IN Area Cemetery Database, online http://www.and.lib.in.us/indianaroom/cemetery/database/
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Hannah Belle Chesser obituary in the Sep 17, 1926 edition.
  7. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Louis E. Chesser obituary in the Aug 17, 1933 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  14. [S6055] Unknown compiler, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.

Craven James Garner1,2

M, b. circa 1832, d. 1872
     Craven James Garner was born circa 1832 at Indiana.3 He married Sarah "Sallie" Stephens, daughter of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.1 Craven James Garner died in 1872 at Indiana.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1870Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1870Farmer4

Family

Sarah "Sallie" Stephens b. circa 1832
Marriage*Craven James Garner married Sarah "Sallie" Stephens, daughter of William Stephens and Hannah Hill, on November 7, 1852 at Tipton Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

George Garner1

M, b. circa 1858, d. before June 2, 1870
FatherCraven James Garner1 b. circa 1832, d. 1872
MotherSarah "Sallie" Stephens1 b. circa 1832
     George Garner was born circa 1858 at Indiana or North Carolina.1 He died before June 2, 1870; Not enumerated with his family in the 1870 Census.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Viretta Garner1

F, b. April, 1858
FatherCraven James Garner2,3 b. circa 1832, d. 1872
MotherSarah "Sallie" Stephens2,3 b. circa 1832
     Viretta Garner was born in April, 1858 at Indiana.2,4 As of June 20, 1874,her married name was Weaver.1 She married Elisha A. Weaver on June 20, 1874 at Howard Co., Indiana.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1203, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 57, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana3
1880Dwelling 309, District 51, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana5
1900Dwelling 204, District 66, Howard Township, Howard Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1900Farmer4

Family

Elisha A. Weaver b. circa 1850, d. May 22, 1900
Marriage*Viretta Garner married Elisha A. Weaver on June 20, 1874 at Howard Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Daniel B. Weaver obituary in the Aug 6, 1948 edition.
  7. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  8. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.