Ethel Lillian Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. October 3, 1907, d. November 17, 1986
FatherWilliam C. Thomas1,2,5,3,4 b. June 27, 1849, d. June 20, 1932
MotherMary Sophronia Pilant1,2,5,4 b. March 27, 1862, d. March 13, 1933
     Ethel Lillian Thomas was buried at Clearview Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.6,7,4 Her Social Security Number was 311-56-1704.8 She was born on October 3, 1907 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.8,6,3,4 As of January 2, 1928,her married name was Howard.3 She married Norval Clifford Howard on January 2, 1928 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.9,6,7,3,4 Ethel Lillian Thomas died on November 17, 1986 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 79.8,6,7,4 She Ethel L. Howard, 79, mother of Gloria Campbell and James W. Howard, both of Evansville, died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday in Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Mrs. Howard, a resident of Terre Haute, was formerly of Brazil and Carbon, Ind. She was a member of Carbon United Methodist Church and was the widow of Norval Howard, who died in 1970. Also surviving are another son Don H. Howard of Brazil; sisters, Ruth Myers and Thora Boswell, both of Brazil; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-granchildren. Burial in Clearview Cemetery in Brazil. on November 18, 1986.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 45, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 105, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 108, District 21, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 113, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana11
1950Dwelling ?, District 11-35, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1930Clay factory laborer10

Family

Norval Clifford Howard b. October 26, 1889, d. April 23, 1970
Marriage*Ethel Lillian Thomas married Norval Clifford Howard on January 2, 1928 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.9,6,7,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Clara Jane Thomas Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S4498] Clearview Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S12050] Evansville Press, From the Ethel L. Howard obituary in the Nov 18, 1986 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Henrietta Butler obituary in the Jul 13, 1962 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  14. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Norval C. Howard obituary in the Apr 24, 1970 edition.

Gertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin1,2,3,4

F, b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Gertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.3 She was born on November 10, 1892 at Illinois.1,3 As of circa 1908,her married name was Thomas.1 She married David Isaac Thomas, son of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, circa 1908.1,4 Gertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin died in May, 1979 at age 86.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 79, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 124, District 11-25, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana7

Family

David Isaac Thomas b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
Marriage*Gertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin married David Isaac Thomas, son of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, circa 1908.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Betty Lee Phipps obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.
  9. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Helen E. Thomas Lucas obituary in the Jan 8, 2003 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen E. Thomas1,2

F, b. September 12, 1909, d. January 6, 2003
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas3,4,5,1,6,2 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin3,4,5,1,6,2 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Helen E. Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.7 Her married name was Lucas.6 She married James Sherman Lucas.2,7 Helen E. Thomas was born on September 12, 1909 at Parke Co., Indiana.4,2 She died on January 6, 2003 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 93.2 She Helen E. Thomas Lucas, 93, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 6, 2003. She was born Sept 12, 1909 in Parke Co., IN to David Isaac & Girtie Alma (Martin) Thomas. Helen worked for Chevrolet for 4 years. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. Services: Jan. 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. with calling Jan. 9, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Survived by sisters, Betty Lee (Ivan) Phipps, Nellie Haughee, brother-in-law, Joseph Cress. Preceded in death by husband James Sherman Lucas. on January 8, 2003.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 79, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 242, District 96-157, Center Township, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana8

Family

James Sherman Lucas b. January 16, 1908, d. July, 1966
Marriage*Helen E. Thomas married James Sherman Lucas.2,7 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Helen E. Thomas Lucas obituary in the Jan 8, 2003 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.
  7. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lew Dallas Payne1,2,3

M, b. July 10, 1882, d. May 26, 1958
     Lew Dallas Payne was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on July 10, 1882 at Indiana.1,3 He married Cecil Pearl Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on October 10, 1903 at Indiana.4,5 Lew Dallas Payne died on May 26, 1958 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 75.2,3 He BRAZIL, Ind., May 27. — Funeral services for Lew Dallas Payne, 75 years old, who died Monday, will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home alter 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. on May 28, 1958.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 78, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 154, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 82, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 45, District 61-9, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana9
1950Dwelling 17, District 61-12, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer6
1920Railroad track foreman7
1930Railroad foreman8
1940Steam railroad foreman9

Family

Cecil Pearl Thomas b. February, 1879, d. November 10, 1957
Marriage*Lew Dallas Payne married Cecil Pearl Thomas, daughter of William C. Thomas and Mary Sophronia Pilant, on October 10, 1903 at Indiana.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Lew Dallas Payne obituary in the May 28, 1958 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Cecil P. Payne obituary in the Nov 11, 1957 edition.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Ralph Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 10, 1904, d. August 9, 1962
FatherLew Dallas Payne1,2,6,4,7 b. July 10, 1882, d. May 26, 1958
MotherCecil Pearl Thomas1,2,6,4,7 b. February, 1879, d. November 10, 1957
     William Ralph Payne was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.4,8,5 He was born on September 10, 1904 at Clay Co., Indiana.4,7 He married Thelma Violet Bell on November 25, 1925 at Indiana.9,7 William Ralph Payne died on August 9, 1962 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 57.4,5 He BRAZIL, Ind. - William Ralph Payne, 57 years old, a life-long resident of Lena, died at 8:40 o'clock Thursday morning at the Clay County Hospital following a brief illness. He was employed by the New York Central Railroad and served as community barber for 36 years. He was also a member of the Lena Methodist Church. Surviving are widow. Mrs. Thelma Payne; three sons, Kenneth Payne of Terre Haute, James Payne of Brazil and Dale Payne of Rockville; one brother, Samuel R. Payne of Indianapolis, and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Calcutta cemetery. on August 10, 1962.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 78, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 154, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 94, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 44, District 61-9, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1930Railroad laborer10
1940Grocery store operator11

Family

Thelma Violet Bell b. November 23, 1907, d. June 15, 1988
Marriage*William Ralph Payne married Thelma Violet Bell on November 25, 1925 at Indiana.9,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3479] Wabash Valley Obituary Index, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/obituaries
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Ralph Payne obituary in the Aug 10, 1962 edition.
  6. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Cecil P. Payne obituary in the Nov 11, 1957 edition.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S12228] Butler Funeral Home, IN, online butlerfuneralhomerockville.com, From the Austin Dale Payne obituary.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the James E. Payne obituary in the Oct 31, 2012 edition.

Samuel Raymond Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 24, 1907, d. June 19, 1967
FatherLew Dallas Payne1,2,6,7,5 b. July 10, 1882, d. May 26, 1958
MotherCecil Pearl Thomas1,2,6,7,5 b. February, 1879, d. November 10, 1957
     Samuel Raymond Payne was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.4,7 He was born on February 24, 1907 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.3,7,5 He married Lottie Emily Tharp on May 26, 1928 at Indiana.5 Samuel Raymond Payne married Margaret Elizabeth Majors on February 10, 1953 at Indiana.5 Samuel Raymond Payne died on June 19, 1967 at Speedway, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 60.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 78, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 154, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 82, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., IndianaRaymond and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Dallas8
1940Dwelling 278, District 67-8, Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1930Railroad brakeman8
1940Quarry laborer9

Family 1

Lottie Emily Tharp b. February 23, 1909, d. December 14, 1983
Marriage*Samuel Raymond Payne married Lottie Emily Tharp on May 26, 1928 at Indiana.5 
Children

Family 2

Margaret Elizabeth Majors b. October 24, 1909, d. December 9, 2010
Marriage*Samuel Raymond Payne married Margaret Elizabeth Majors on February 10, 1953 at Indiana.5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S2104] Terre Haute Star, The, From the Cecil P. Payne obituary in the Nov 11, 1957 edition.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Lottie Emily Tharp1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 23, 1909, d. December 14, 1983
     Lottie Emily Tharp was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.3,6 Her Social Security Number was 313-16-8224.7 She was born on February 23, 1909 at Marion, Putnam Co., Indiana.3,7,4,5 As of May 26, 1928,her married name was Payne.5 She married Samuel Raymond Payne, son of Lew Dallas Payne and Cecil Pearl Thomas, on May 26, 1928 at Indiana.5 Lottie Emily Tharp died on December 14, 1983 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 74.3,6 She Emily "Peggy" Langer, 74, Speed way, died yesterday in Methodist Hospital. She did accounting and secretarial work, including working 20 years for the state attorney general's office, retiring in 1979. She also worked for the State Board of Health and in the Marion County clerk's office. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors daughter Bea Adkins; sister Madonna Strode. on December 15, 1983.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 278, District 67-8, Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1940Sewing shop saleslady1

Family

Samuel Raymond Payne b. February 24, 1907, d. June 19, 1967
Marriage*Lottie Emily Tharp married Samuel Raymond Payne, son of Lew Dallas Payne and Cecil Pearl Thomas, on May 26, 1928 at Indiana.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S7506] Indianapolis News, The, From the Emily Langer obituary in the Dec 15, 1983 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Samuel Raymond Payne Jr.1,2

M, b. April 8, 1929, d. December 25, 1935
FatherSamuel Raymond Payne1,2 b. February 24, 1907, d. June 19, 1967
MotherLottie Emily Tharp1,2 b. February 23, 1909, d. December 14, 1983
     Samuel Raymond Payne Jr. was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2 He was born on April 8, 1929 at Indiana.1,2 He died on December 25, 1935 at age 6.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Thelma Violet Bell1,2,3

F, b. November 23, 1907, d. June 15, 1988
     Thelma Violet Bell was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.4,3 She was born on November 23, 1907 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Payne.5 She married William Ralph Payne, son of Lew Dallas Payne and Cecil Pearl Thomas, on November 25, 1925 at Indiana.1,2 Thelma Violet Bell died on June 15, 1988 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 80.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 44, District 61-9, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana6

Family

William Ralph Payne b. September 10, 1904, d. August 9, 1962
Marriage*Thelma Violet Bell married William Ralph Payne, son of Lew Dallas Payne and Cecil Pearl Thomas, on November 25, 1925 at Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12228] Butler Funeral Home, IN, online butlerfuneralhomerockville.com, From the Austin Dale Payne obituary.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Ralph Payne obituary in the Aug 10, 1962 edition.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  9. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the James E. Payne obituary in the Oct 31, 2012 edition.

Kenneth Earl Payne1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 21, 1926, d. October 25, 1983
FatherWilliam Ralph Payne1,7,8,3,9,4,5,10 b. September 10, 1904, d. August 9, 1962
MotherThelma Violet Bell1,7,8,3,9,4,5,10 b. November 23, 1907, d. June 15, 1988
     Kenneth Earl Payne was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2,5 His Social Security Number was 314-24-5500.11 He was born on September 21, 1926 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana.2,3,4,5,12,11,6 He married Doris Evelyn Burnett on September 18, 1948 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3 Kenneth Earl Payne died on October 25, 1983 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 57.2,5,12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 94, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 44, District 61-9, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana7

Family

Doris Evelyn Burnett b. August 27, 1927, d. January 30, 2003
Marriage*Kenneth Earl Payne married Doris Evelyn Burnett on September 18, 1948 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12228] Butler Funeral Home, IN, online butlerfuneralhomerockville.com, From the Austin Dale Payne obituary.
  9. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Ralph Payne obituary in the Aug 10, 1962 edition.
  10. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the James E. Payne obituary in the Oct 31, 2012 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S1168] Dallas Morning News, From the Margaret Louise Payne-Isaacs obituary in the Jun 1, 2011 edition.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

James Edward Payne1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 14, 1930, d. October 27, 2012
FatherWilliam Ralph Payne1,2,6,7,3,4,8 b. September 10, 1904, d. August 9, 1962
MotherThelma Violet Bell1,2,6,7,3,4,8 b. November 23, 1907, d. June 15, 1988
     James Edward Payne was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.5,8 He was born on February 14, 1930 at Lena, Parke Co., Indiana; His gravestone and obituary have a birth date of Feb 24, 1930.3,5,8 He married Helen Louise Burnett on August 22, 1950 at Indiana.4,9,8 James Edward Payne died on October 27, 2012 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 82.5,8 He James E. Payne, 82, of Terre Haute, and formerly of Brazil, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Lena, Ind., the son of Ralph and Violet (Bell) Payne. His first eight grades of school were in a two-room school, where he served as custodian in the eighth grade. Grades 9-12 were at Van Buren High School. There he played baseball and basketball and graduated in 1948. After high school he worked in a furniture mill and brick factory. He married Helen Burnett of Brazil on Aug. 22, 1950. He was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1952–1954 during the Korean War. He was in Japan for 23 months and Korea for six months. He returned home in January of 1954, then enrolled at ISU and received a bachelor of science and master of science degree and 30 hours from ISU. He started teaching in 1958. He taught at Danville, Terre Haute Garfield, Honey Creek, and retired in 1997 from Terre Haute South. As a teacher, he taught woodshop, drafting, DECA and adult night class. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; brothers, Kenneth Payne and Wendell Payne; sister-in-law, Doris (Burnett) Payne; and a sister, Bereneita Payne. Jim and Helen had two sons, Dr. Michael Payne and wife Kim of Carmel, and David Payne and wife Rani currently of Afghanistan and formerly of Acworth, Ga. He also is survived by eight grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Matthew, Natalie, Zachary, Ainsley, Bradley, and Britney; a brother, the Rev. Dale Payne; dear friend, Marietta Cannaday; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery. on October 31, 2012.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 94, District 8, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 44, District 61-9, Jackson Township, Parke Co., Indiana2

Family

Helen Louise Burnett b. January 30, 1932, d. September 16, 2001
Marriage*James Edward Payne married Helen Louise Burnett on August 22, 1950 at Indiana.4,9,8 
Children
  • Dr. Michael Neal Payne8
  • David Keith Payne10,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S12228] Butler Funeral Home, IN, online butlerfuneralhomerockville.com, From the Austin Dale Payne obituary.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Ralph Payne obituary in the Aug 10, 1962 edition.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the James E. Payne obituary in the Oct 31, 2012 edition.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Nellie Thomas1,2,3,4

F, b. May 28, 1911, d. May 2, 2005
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas5,1,2,6,7 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin5,1,2,6,7 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Nellie Thomas was buried at I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery, 1441 East Riverview Road, Monticello, White Co., Indiana.3 She was born on May 28, 1911 at Indiana.5,8,3 As of April 27, 1935,her married name was Haughee.4 She married Thomas Haughee on April 27, 1935.4 Nellie Thomas died on May 2, 2005 at Monticello, White Co., Indiana, at age 93.8,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 204, District 91-19, Union Township, White Co., Indiana9

Family

Thomas Haughee b. September 3, 1912, d. September 4, 1981
Marriage*Nellie Thomas married Thomas Haughee on April 27, 1935.4 
Child
  • Janet R. Haughee9,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.
  3. [S5356] I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery, White Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the Thomas Haughee obituary in the Sep 4, 1981 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Helen E. Thomas Lucas obituary in the Jan 8, 2003 edition.
  7. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Betty Lee Phipps obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Carl Thomas1,2

M, b. February 21, 1913, d. January 7, 1926
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas1 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin1 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Carl Thomas was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.2 He was born on February 21, 1913 at Indiana.1,2 He died on January 7, 1926 at Indiana at age 12.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Russell Leon Thomas Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 26, 1914, d. July, 1987
FatherDavid Isaac Thomas1,2,5 b. November 17, 1886, d. July 22, 1952
MotherGertrude Alma "Gertie" Martin1,2,5 b. November 10, 1892, d. May, 1979
     Russell Leon Thomas Sr. was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.6 His Social Security Number was 303-10-7605.3 He married Wilma Edna Doan at Vigo Co., Indiana.7 Russell Leon Thomas Sr. was born on April 26, 1914 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.3,4 He died in July, 1987 at age 73.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 143, District 23, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana2

Family

Wilma Edna Doan b. October 12, 1912, d. April 11, 1989
Marriage*Russell Leon Thomas Sr. married Wilma Edna Doan at Vigo Co., Indiana.7 
Children

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the David Isaac Thomas obituary in the Jul 24, 1952 edition.
  6. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.