Clarence Tunice Boyland1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 22, 1885, d. June 13, 1967
     Clarence Tunice Boyland was buried at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, 9088 West Country Road 1025 S., Green Township, Madison Co., Indiana.4,5 His Social Security Number was 310-05-9990.6 He was born on September 22, 1885 at Madison Co., Indiana.2,3,4,5,6 He married Vina Bonnie Dinkins, daughter of Thomas Dinkins and Nancy Jane Hill, on January 29, 1910 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2,3 Clarence Tunice Boyland and Vina Bonnie Dinkins were divorced before December 10, 1912 at Indiana.2 Clarence Tunice Boyland died on June 13, 1967 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 81.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 122, Ward 3, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1910Tinner1

Family

Vina Bonnie Dinkins b. October 3, 1888, d. October 6, 1953
Marriage*Clarence Tunice Boyland married Vina Bonnie Dinkins, daughter of Thomas Dinkins and Nancy Jane Hill, on January 29, 1910 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2,3 
Divorce* Clarence Tunice Boyland and Vina Bonnie Dinkins were divorced before December 10, 1912 at Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3485] Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674830
  3. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  4. [S9106] Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Franklin "Frank" Hanshew1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 26, 1882, d. May 26, 1946
     William Franklin "Frank" Hanshew was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2 He was born on November 26, 1882 at Grant Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1882.3,4,5 He married Vina Bonnie Dinkins, daughter of Thomas Dinkins and Nancy Jane Hill, on June 1, 1905 at Madison Co., Indiana.7 William Franklin "Frank" Hanshew and Vina Bonnie Dinkins were divorced before January, 1910.8 William Franklin "Frank" Hanshew died on May 26, 1946 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 63.5,6 He Elwood, Ind., May 27 - William Franklin (Brownie) Hanshew, 62, died unexpectedly of heart disorder at his home here yesterday. Survivors include the widow, Etta; one son, Clarence Hanshew, of Indianapolis; three daughters, Mrs. Violet Hankins, of Muncie, Mrs. Blanche Leisure, at home, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Miller, of Green-town; three stepsons, Albert and Louis Diehl. both of Elwood, and John Henry Diehl, of Phoenix, Ariz; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. on May 28, 1946.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 138, Ward 3, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1920Tin plate machinist9

Family

Vina Bonnie Dinkins b. October 3, 1888, d. October 6, 1953
Marriage*William Franklin "Frank" Hanshew married Vina Bonnie Dinkins, daughter of Thomas Dinkins and Nancy Jane Hill, on June 1, 1905 at Madison Co., Indiana.7 
Divorce* William Franklin "Frank" Hanshew and Vina Bonnie Dinkins were divorced before January, 1910.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S8990] Elwood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the William Franklin Hanshew obituary in the May 28, 1946 edition.
  7. [S3485] Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674830
  8. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alma Cecil Hanshew1,2

F, b. July 27, 1906, d. September 12, 1907
FatherWilliam Franklin "Frank" Hanshew1,2 b. November 26, 1882, d. May 26, 1946
MotherVina Bonnie Dinkins1,2 b. October 3, 1888, d. October 6, 1953
     Alma Cecil Hanshew was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2 She was born on July 27, 1906 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.1,2 She died on September 12, 1907 at Elwood, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Omey Anderson1,2,3

M, b. January 6, 1886, d. July 7, 1957
     Omey Anderson Omey Anderson, 71, of near Windfall, died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday in Mercy hospital, Elwood, of heart complications. He had been ill for about six weeks. Rev. Chester Mitchell will conduct funeral services in the Pritchard Funeral home, Windfall, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with interment in Brookside cemetery, Windfall. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. Born Jan. 6, 1886 in Tipton county, the deceased man was the son of William T. and Lavena (Poole) Anderson. He was a farmer all of his life. His first wife, the former Miss Katherine Trout, died in 1923 and, in 1925, he married the former Vina Dinkins. She died in 1955. Surviving are two children, Paul Anderson, of Greentown, and Jennie Anderson, of Windfall; two stepchildren, including Nathan Gaunt, of Gas City, and Icelina Gaunt, of Elwood; a sister, Mrs. Electa Osborn, of Windfall; two brothers, James Anderson, of Indianapolis, and Thomas Anderson, of California; and three grandchildren.4 He was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Windfall Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.1,4,2 He was born on January 6, 1886 at Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.4,2,3 He married Vina Bonnie Dinkins, daughter of Thomas Dinkins and Nancy Jane Hill, on January 28, 1929 at Indiana.1,4,5,3 Omey Anderson died on July 7, 1957 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 71.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 204, District 15, Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana6
1940Dwelling 26, District 80-16, Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1930Farmer6
1940Farmer7

Family

Vina Bonnie Dinkins b. October 3, 1888, d. October 6, 1953
Marriage*Omey Anderson married Vina Bonnie Dinkins, daughter of Thomas Dinkins and Nancy Jane Hill, on January 28, 1929 at Indiana.1,4,5,3 

Citations

  1. [S4529] Brookside Cemetery, Tipton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Omey Anderson obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Vina Anderson obituary in the Oct 7, 1953 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

David Wayne Carter Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 18, 1946, d. January 16, 2002
FatherJohn Franklin Carter1,2,4 b. March 8, 1910, d. June 26, 1979
MotherAnna Ellen "Ann" Lockridge1,2,4 b. February 7, 1918, d. October 16, 2009
     David Wayne Carter Sr. was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana.2,3,4 He was born on June 18, 1946 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.2,3,4 He married Nancy Marie Southard in 1971.3,4,5 David Wayne Carter Sr. died on January 16, 2002 at Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 55.2,3,4 He NOBLESVILLE - David W. Carter, Sr., 55, of Noblesville died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in his residence, Mr. Carter was employed by Westfield Gas Corp. for 35 years as a serviceman. He was born June 18, 1946, at Kokomo, Ind. He was the son of John and Anna E. Day Carter. His mother survives at Darlington, Ind. He was married to Nancy Southard Carter, She survives at Noblesville. He is also survived by a son, David W. Carter, Jr., Noblesville; a brother, James Day, Indianapolis; and a sister, Ramona Brooks, Florida. Calling will be 5-8 p.m. Friday in McMullan Funeral Home at Westfield. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. The Rev. Charles Heavilin will officiate. Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery at Westfield. on January 17, 2002.4

Family

Nancy Marie Southard b. September 27, 1953, d. January 19, 2011
Marriage*He married Nancy Marie Southard in 1971.3,4,5 
Child
  • David Wayne Carter Jr.5,4

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Anna Ellen Day obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S5021] Summit Lawn Cemetery, Hamilton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9074] Noblesville Ledger, The, From the David W. Carter, Sr. obituary in the Jan 17, 2002 edition.
  5. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Nancy M. Carter obituary in the Jan 27, 2011 edition.

Nancy Marie Southard1,2,3

F, b. September 27, 1953, d. January 19, 2011
     Nancy Marie Southard was buried at Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana.4,2,3 She was born on September 27, 1953 at Tipton, Tipton Co., Indiana.2,3 As of 1971,her married name was Carter.1 She married David Wayne Carter Sr., son of John Franklin Carter and Anna Ellen "Ann" Lockridge, in 1971.2,1,3 Nancy Marie Southard died on January 19, 2011 at Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 57.2,3 She SHERIDAN - Nancy M. Carter, 57, Sheridan, died Jan. 19, 2011, at home. Mrs. Carter was a homemaker. She worked as a frontline server at Burger King in Bakers Corner and in the GTE Cafeteria. She was born Sept. 27, 1953, in Tipton, the daughter of Floyd E. and Evelyn Nance Southard. Her mother survives. She had attended Hamilton Heights High School. She and David Wayne Carter were married in 1971. He died Jan. 16, 2002. Mrs. Carter was a member of Hortonville Friends Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, David W. Carter Jr., Noblesville; a brother, Dennis E. Southard, Sheridan; a sister, Leisa M. Hale (Kevin), Sheridan; a nephew, Colby Hale (Mandy), Sheridan; a niece, Tiffany Hale, Indianapolis; and a great-nephew, Kaleb David Hale. Services were Jan. 25 at Kercheval Funeral Home, Sheridan, the Revs. Marilynn Bell and Frances Kinsey officiating. Burial was in Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan. on January 27, 2011.3

Family

David Wayne Carter Sr. b. June 18, 1946, d. January 16, 2002
Marriage*She married David Wayne Carter Sr., son of John Franklin Carter and Anna Ellen "Ann" Lockridge, in 1971.2,1,3 
Child
  • David Wayne Carter Jr.3,1

Citations

  1. [S9074] Noblesville Ledger, The, From the David W. Carter, Sr. obituary in the Jan 17, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Nancy M. Carter obituary in the Jan 27, 2011 edition.
  4. [S4823] Crown View Cemetery, Hamilton Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Herbert Hadley Younts1

M, b. December 14, 1908, d. April, 1987
     Herbert Hadley Younts was born on December 14, 1908 at Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri.1 He married Gladys Bell Smith, daughter of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on September 18, 1975 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 Herbert Hadley Younts died in April, 1987 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri, at age 78.1

Family

Gladys Bell Smith b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
Marriage*He married Gladys Bell Smith, daughter of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on September 18, 1975 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 

Earnest Moses Whittenburg1,2

M, b. February 14, 1900, d. February 5, 1968
     Earnest Moses Whittenburg was buried at Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 He was born on February 14, 1900 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 He married Gladys Bell Smith, daughter of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on August 29, 1923 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.1,3 Earnest Moses Whittenburg died on February 5, 1968 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri, at age 67.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 55-14, Lincoln, Lawrence Co., Missouri4
1940Dwelling 146, District 55-14, Lincoln, Lawrence Co., Missouri4

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer4

Family

Gladys Bell Smith b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
Marriage*Earnest Moses Whittenburg married Gladys Bell Smith, daughter of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on August 29, 1923 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5022] Stowes of Idaho, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4017634/person/6120794927
  2. [S5061] Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Betty June Whittenburg Branson obituary in the Feb 29, 2012 edition.

Eugene Clement "Gene" Whittenburg1,2,3,4

M, b. May 6, 1932, d. April 29, 1985
FatherEarnest Moses Whittenburg1,3 b. February 14, 1900, d. February 5, 1968
MotherGladys Bell Smith1,3,5 b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
     Eugene Clement "Gene" Whittenburg was buried at Misemer Cemetery, Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 His Social Security Number was 489-36-7482.6 He was born on May 6, 1932 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.7,2,6 He married Freda May Royster on August 10, 1951 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.5 Eugene Clement "Gene" Whittenburg married Clorena Mae Elkins on May 16, 1957 at Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.4 Eugene Clement "Gene" Whittenburg died on April 29, 1985 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 52.7,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 55-14, Lincoln, Lawrence Co., Missouri1

Family 1

Freda May Royster
Marriage*Eugene Clement "Gene" Whittenburg married Freda May Royster on August 10, 1951 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.5 

Family 2

Clorena Mae Elkins
Marriage*Eugene Clement "Gene" Whittenburg married Clorena Mae Elkins on May 16, 1957 at Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5062] Misemer Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Whittenburg-Elkins marriage record.
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Whittenburg-Royster marriage record.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5022] Stowes of Idaho, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4017634/person/6120794927

Dorothy Lea Whittenburg1,2

F, b. February 27, 1935, d. March, 1993
FatherEarnest Moses Whittenburg1,3 b. February 14, 1900, d. February 5, 1968
MotherGladys Bell Smith1,3,2 b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
     Dorothy Lea Whittenburg was born on February 27, 1935 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.4 As of November 10, 1951,her married name was Frasier.2 She married Everett Lee Frasier on November 10, 1951 at Halltown, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 Dorothy Lea Whittenburg died in March, 1993 at Boulder City, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 58.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 55-14, Lincoln, Lawrence Co., Missouri1

Family

Everett Lee Frasier
Marriage*Dorothy Lea Whittenburg married Everett Lee Frasier on November 10, 1951 at Halltown, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Frasier-Whittenburg marriage record.
  3. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  4. [S5022] Stowes of Idaho, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4017634/person/6120794927

Ina Jo Whittenburg1,2,3

F, b. September 25, 1938, d. September 21, 1943
FatherEarnest Moses Whittenburg1,3 b. February 14, 1900, d. February 5, 1968
MotherGladys Bell Smith1,3 b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
     Ina Jo Whittenburg was buried at Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 She was born on September 25, 1938 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.4,2 She died on September 21, 1943 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri, at age 4.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 55-14, Lincoln, Lawrence Co., Missouri1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5061] Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  4. [S5022] Stowes of Idaho, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4017634/person/6120794927

Hazel Marie Brown1

F, b. March 26, 1910, d. September 2, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 487-32-0938.2 Hazel Marie Brown was buried at Summit Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.3 She was born on March 26, 1910 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.3,2 As of March 4, 1933,her married name was Smith.1 She married Jesse Smith, son of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on March 4, 1933 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.1 Hazel Marie Brown died on September 2, 2002 at Missouri at age 92.3,2

Family

Jesse Smith b. April 13, 1909, d. October 7, 1995
Marriage*She married Jesse Smith, son of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on March 4, 1933 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5022] Stowes of Idaho, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4017634/person/6120794927
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5058] Summit Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Louama Sue Smith1

F, b. February 22, 1937, d. April 14, 1937
FatherJesse Smith2 b. April 13, 1909, d. October 7, 1995
MotherHazel Marie Brown2 b. March 26, 1910, d. September 2, 2002
     Louama Sue Smith was buried at Summit Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 She was born on February 22, 1937.1 She died on April 14, 1937 at Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S5058] Summit Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5022] Stowes of Idaho, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4017634/person/6120794927

Roy Wayne Killingsworth1,2,3,4

M, b. June 18, 1931, d. February 24, 1989
FatherOlin Wendell Killingsworth1,4 b. November 8, 1907, d. February 24, 1997
MotherLillian Mae Volkman1,4 b. August 4, 1908, d. March 20, 1981
     Roy Wayne Killingsworth was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road, Escondido, San Diego Co., California.2 He married Josephine Unknown.2 Roy Wayne Killingsworth was born on June 18, 1931 at Missouri.2,3 He died on February 24, 1989 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 57.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 47, District 29-4, Ernest, Dade Co., Missouri1

Family

Josephine Unknown
Marriage*Roy Wayne Killingsworth married Josephine Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5035] Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S3890] Yuma Sun, The, From the John L. Killingsworth obituary in the Jan 19, 2012 edition.

George Edwood Martin1

M, b. circa 1905, d. before May 4, 1940
     George Edwood Martin was born circa 1905 at California.1 He married Elsie Belle Mallory, daughter of William Jesse "Will" Mallory and Mattie Belle Spain, circa 1927.1 George Edwood Martin died before May 4, 1940; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1940 Census.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 114, District 29, El Centro, Imperial Co., California1

Occupation

1930General painter1

Family

Elsie Belle Mallory
Marriage*George Edwood Martin married Elsie Belle Mallory, daughter of William Jesse "Will" Mallory and Mattie Belle Spain, circa 1927.1 
Children

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. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Imogene Frances Martin1,2

F, b. July 29, 1927, d. May 26, 2010
FatherGeorge Edwood Martin1 b. circa 1905, d. before May 4, 1940
MotherElsie Belle Mallory1,2,3
     Imogene Frances Martin was born on July 29, 1927 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4,2 As of 1958,her married name was Martinez.2 She married Roy Vincent Martinez in 1958.2 Imogene Frances Martin died on May 26, 2010 at Hughson, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 82.4,2 She A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Lakewood Funeral Home's Heritage Chapel for Imogene Frances Martinez, 82, of Ceres. She died peacefully May 26, 2010 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Born July 29, 1927 in Los Angeles to Elsie Belle Mallory, Imogene lived her childhood in the Imperial Valley. In 1951 she went to work for Pacific Telephone Company as a telephone operator. She educated herself to later become one of their first female engineers. Mrs. Martinez helped to design what is now the AT&T Universal Plan over 30 years ago. In 1958 she married Roy Vincent Martinez, a career sailor with the Navy. They lived in San Francisco, Yuma, Nev., Norfolk, Va., and Fallen, Nev. After Marty's retirement in 1968 they settled in Ceres and built their home which Genie continued to live in for another 27 years after Marty's passing in 1982. Imogene enjoyed gardening and being involved in the Telephone Pioneers Club. Remembrances may be sent to the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. on June 2, 2010.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 114, District 29, El Centro, Imperial Co., California1
1940Dwelling 37, District 13-23, Division 2, Imperial Co., California5

Family

Roy Vincent Martinez b. December 27, 1912, d. November 23, 1981
Marriage*Imogene Frances Martin married Roy Vincent Martinez in 1958.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5032] Ceres Courier, From the Imogene Frances Martinez obituary in the Jun 2, 2010 edition.
  3. [S1832] Post-Tribune, From the Rebecca Wall obituary in the Nov 13, 2008 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.