Edna L. Sexton1

F, b. November 29, 1920, d. May 2, 1967
     Edna L. Sexton was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2,1 Her married name was Allen.1 She married Robert Russell Allen Sr., son of Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball.1 Edna L. Sexton was born on November 29, 1920 at Kentucky.1 She died on May 2, 1967 at Speedway, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 46.1

Family

Robert Russell Allen Sr. b. April 12, 1919, d. August 6, 1975
Marriage*She married Robert Russell Allen Sr., son of Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball.1 
Child
  • Janice Allen1

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Robert Morris James1,2,3,4

M, b. October 17, 1922, d. June 28, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 303-28-5660.3 Robert Morris James was buried at West Ridge Park Cemetery, 9295 West 21st Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.5,2 He married Ruth Octavia Allen, daughter of Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball.1,2 Robert Morris James was born on October 17, 1922 at Knightsville, Clay Co., Indiana.5,3,4 He died on June 28, 2004 at Danville, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 81.5,2,3 He Robert M. "Bob" James 81, Avon, IN, former resident of Brazil, IN, passed away Monday, June 28, 2004. Son of Ross and Emma James, Knightsville, IN, he retired from Allisons and drove school bus for Avon. He was a graduate of Van Buren High School in Clay Co., in 1942. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and a Purdue fan. Bob is survived by his wife, Leona Vudis James; two daughters and a son, Dixie McGinty and Dan, Becky Pieske and Walt, R.C. James and Stephanie; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is survived by four brothers and five sisters also: John, Web, Tub and Tom James and Doris Johnson, Emma Jean Endsley, Janet Bledsoe, Latricia Antison and Sandy Ames and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Octavia James; two sisters, Mary Frances Rutherford and Patricia James. Entombment in Westridge Park. on June 30, 2004.2

Family

Ruth Octavia Allen b. February 15, 1922, d. April 23, 1968
Marriage*He married Ruth Octavia Allen, daughter of Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball.1,2 
Children
  • Dixie O. James1,2
  • Robert C. James6,1,2
  • Mary Rebecca "Becky" James1,2

Citations

  1. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Octavia James obituary in the Apr 24, 1968 edition.
  2. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Robert M. James obituary in the Jun 30, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Scott Allen Burke1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 28, 1955, d. March 11, 1990
FatherBill Gillespie Burke1,5,7 b. July 30, 1924, d. April 10, 2016
MotherMarabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen1,6,5 b. June 16, 1924, d. March 20, 2012
     Scott Allen Burke was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 312-66-4640.8 He married Gail Joan Overbey.5 Scott Allen Burke was born on November 28, 1955 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,3 He married Virginia L. Pitzer on April 26, 1974 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2 Scott Allen Burke died on March 11, 1990 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 34.1,5 He Services for Scott Allen Burke, 34, Indianapolis, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Flanner & Buchanan High School Road Mortuary, with calling two hours before services. Burke, who died Sunday in Methodist Hospital, was a member of Garfield Park United Church of Christ, to which memorial contributions may be made. He was a self-employed contractor. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors wife Gail Joan Overbey Burke; daughter Madison Lynn Burke; son Ryan Burke; mother Marabelle Allen Burke; father Bill G. Burke; sisters Ruthanne Tsakrios, Sally Litchfield; brother Bill Burke. on March 13, 1990.5

Family 1

Gail Joan Overbey
Marriage*He married Gail Joan Overbey.5 

Family 2

Virginia L. Pitzer
Marriage*Scott Allen Burke married Virginia L. Pitzer on April 26, 1974 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2 
Children
  • Madison Lynn Burke5
  • Ryan Burke5

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4233] Floral Park Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S7506] Indianapolis News, The, From the Scott Allen Burke obituary in the Mar 13, 1990 edition.
  6. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marabelle A. Burke obituary in the Mar 22, 2012 edition.
  7. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Bill Gillespie Burke obituary in the Jun 26, 2016 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nicholas Steve Tsakrios1,2,3,4

M, b. June 13, 1941, d. February 17, 1981
     Nicholas Steve Tsakrios was buried at Brownsburg Cemetery, 190 E. 56th Street, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., Indiana.3,4 He and Ruthanne Burke were divorced.3,4 Nicholas Steve Tsakrios was born on June 13, 1941 at Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Ruthanne Burke, daughter of Bill Gillespie Burke and Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen, on April 27, 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1 Nicholas Steve Tsakrios died on February 17, 1981 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 39.3,4 He Nicholas S. Tsakrios, 39, 18 Tocovi Ct., Brownsburg, suffered a heart attack and died Tuesday evening, Feb. 17 at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove. The Gary native was a quality representative at Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis. Tsakrios bad been active in youth sport activities at Indianapolis' Eagledale and Clermont areas. He was a member of the Speedway Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine. Tsakrios is survived by bis wife, Sandra (Parsons); three daughters, Kelly, Dawn and Niki Tsakrios; two step-children, Karen Toney and Jason Sluaer; a brother, Michael Tsakrios, Brownsburg; and Jeanne Johnson, Indianapolis. Burial was in Brownsburg Cemetery. on February 25, 1981.4

Family

Ruthanne Burke
Divorce*He and Ruthanne Burke were divorced.3,4 
Marriage* Nicholas Steve Tsakrios married Ruthanne Burke, daughter of Bill Gillespie Burke and Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen, on April 27, 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1 
Children
  • Dawn Tsakrios4
  • Niki Tsakrios4
  • Kelly Marie Tsakrios4

Citations

  1. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5338] Guide, The, From the Nicholas S. Tsakrios obituary in the Feb 25, 1981 edition.

George M. Haxton1,2,3,4

M, b. June 19, 1893, d. June 23, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 713-05-3751.5 George M. Haxton was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,6,3 He was born on June 19, 1893 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,5,4 He married Ella Pilant, daughter of John Francis Pilant and Sarah Jane Whitworth, on September 4, 1919 at Indiana.1 George M. Haxton died on June 23, 1967 at Van Buren Township, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 74.2,6 He Services for George Haxton, 72, of RR 1, Lewis, and his wife, Ella, 66, both of whom were killed in a car-truck collision near Veedersburg Friday, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. George Jewel officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call. The Order of Eastern Star No. 528 will conduct memorial services for Mrs. Haxton at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. on June 25, 1967.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 22, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 122, District 84-36, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1920Coal miner7
1930Railroad section foreman8
1940Railroad section foreman9

Family

Ella Pilant b. May 23, 1901, d. June 23, 1967
Marriage*George M. Haxton married Ella Pilant, daughter of John Francis Pilant and Sarah Jane Whitworth, on September 4, 1919 at Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S2295] Roselawn Memorial Park, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSmcid=47389293&GRid=62091848&CRid=86628&
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Haxton's obituary in the Jun 25, 1967 edition.
  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. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Mary Jane Haxton1,2,3,4

F, b. January 2, 1920, d. June 25, 2000
FatherGeorge M. Haxton5,1,2,3,4 b. June 19, 1893, d. June 23, 1967
MotherElla Pilant5,1,2,3,4 b. May 23, 1901, d. June 23, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 304-16-4645.6 Mary Jane Haxton was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano, Shawano Co., Wisconsin.7 She and Ross Elwood Maurer were divorced.8 Mary Jane Haxton was born on January 2, 1920 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3,4,6 As of February 14, 1942,her married name was Maurer.3 She married Ross Elwood Maurer on February 14, 1942 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3 As of March 24, 1967,her married name was Spurr.8 Mary Jane Haxton married Thomas Haxton Spurr on March 24, 1967 at Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.8 Mary Jane Haxton died on June 25, 2000 at Brown Co., Wisconsin, at age 80.6,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 30, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 122, District 84-36, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1

Family 1

Ross Elwood Maurer b. July 30, 1907, d. March 22, 1984
Divorce*Mary Jane Haxton and Ross Elwood Maurer were divorced.8 
Marriage* Mary Jane Haxton married Ross Elwood Maurer on February 14, 1942 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3 

Family 2

Thomas Haxton Spurr b. August 10, 1916, d. August 7, 2006
Marriage*Mary Jane Haxton married Thomas Haxton Spurr on March 24, 1967 at Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.8 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11451] Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano Co., WI, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  9. [S2208] Wisconsin Department of Health, Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997.

Thomas Haxton Spurr1,2,3

M, b. August 10, 1916, d. August 7, 2006
     Thomas Haxton Spurr was buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, 2305 W. 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.4 His Social Security Number was 307-01-6869.3 He was born on August 10, 1916 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,3 He married Mary Jane Haxton, daughter of George M. Haxton and Ella Pilant, on March 24, 1967 at Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.1 Thomas Haxton Spurr died on August 7, 2006 at Wisconsin at age 89.3

Family

Mary Jane Haxton b. January 2, 1920, d. June 25, 2000
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Haxton, daughter of George M. Haxton and Ella Pilant, on March 24, 1967 at Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11452] Calumet Park Cemetery, Lake Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.

Ross Elwood Maurer1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1907, d. March 22, 1984
     Ross Elwood Maurer and Mary Jane Haxton were divorced.5 Ross Elwood Maurer was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.3,4 His Social Security Number was 303-28-8694.6 He was born on July 30, 1907 at Posey Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,3,6,4 He married Mary Jane Haxton, daughter of George M. Haxton and Ella Pilant, on February 14, 1942 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 Ross Elwood Maurer died on March 22, 1984 at Clay Co., Indiana, at age 76.3,4

Family

Mary Jane Haxton b. January 2, 1920, d. June 25, 2000
Divorce*He and Mary Jane Haxton were divorced.5 
Marriage* Ross Elwood Maurer married Mary Jane Haxton, daughter of George M. Haxton and Ella Pilant, on February 14, 1942 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S3480] Summit Lawn Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.