TEC 5 Linus Elba Skidmore1,2,3

M, #12381, b. 28 August 1909, d. 27 February 1967
Father*John Wilse Skidmore3 b. 29 Mar 1875, d. 17 Nov 1938
Mother*Serena Ann Miller4 b. 8 Jul 1880, d. 9 Jul 1950
Last Edited13 Apr 2013
     He was born on 28 August 1909 at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, USA.5,3 Linus married Pauline Lucille Jackson on 31 October 1931 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.6,7
     TEC 5 Linus Elba Skidmore died on 27 February 1967 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA, at age 57.5,3
     TEC 5 Linus Elba Skidmore was buried at Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Osage County, Kansas, USA.5,3

Family

Pauline Lucille Jackson b. 6 Aug 1911, d. 29 Sep 1987

Citations

  1. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, unknown author (unknown location), Linus Elba SKIDMORE b. Saturday, August 28, 1909 in Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co., KS d. Monday, February 27, 1967 at 57 Years 5 Months 30 Days of age in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO and was buried at Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Osage Co., KS.; RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Linus E Skidmore.mht.
  2. [S73] Merrie Rue Smith, "Merrie Rue Smith email," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Garland, Texas) to Rick Moffat, Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site Genealogy Report Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Pauline L Jackson.mht. Hereinafter cited as "Merrie Rue Smith email."
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  5. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Linus E Skidmore.mht.
  6. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Pauline L Jackson.mht.
  7. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Ralph William Miller1,2,3

M, #12383, b. 9 June 1916, d. 16 April 1984
Last Edited13 Apr 2013
     He was born on 9 June 1916 at Arrington, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.1,3 Ralph married Pauline Lucille Jackson on 3 January 1948 at Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.4,5,3
     Ralph William Miller died on 16 April 1984 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, at age 67.1,3
     Ralph William Miller was buried at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.1,3

Family

Pauline Lucille Jackson b. 6 Aug 1911, d. 29 Sep 1987

Citations

  1. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, unknown author (unknown location), RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Ralph W Miller.mht.
  2. [S73] Merrie Rue Smith, "Merrie Rue Smith email," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Garland, Texas) to Rick Moffat, Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site Genealogy Report Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Pauline L Jackson.mht. Hereinafter cited as "Merrie Rue Smith email."
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Pauline L Jackson.mht.
  5. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Mildred Jean Conser1,2

F, #12384, b. 30 September 1920, d. 19 October 1986
Father*Charles W Conser3
Mother*Bernice Marie Burton3
Last Edited13 Apr 2013
     She was born on 30 September 1920 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.1,3 Mildred married James Lewis Jackson on 7 June 1940 at Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.4,3 Mildred married Irven F Jacobs on 23 April 1955 at Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.5
     Mildred Jean Conser died on 19 October 1986 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, at age 66.1,3
     Mildred Jean Conser was buried at Valley Falls (Rose Hill) Cemetery, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.1,3

Family 1

James Lewis Jackson b. 20 Dec 1913, d. 30 May 1988
Child

Family 2

Irven F Jacobs b. 26 Dec 1923, d. 9 May 1985

Citations

  1. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, unknown author (unknown location), RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Mildred J Conser.mht.
  2. [S73] Merrie Rue Smith, "Merrie Rue Smith email," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Garland, Texas) to Rick Moffat, Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site Genealogy Report Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Roy J C Jackson.mht. Hereinafter cited as "Merrie Rue Smith email."
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- James L Jackson.mht.
  5. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  6. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Thompson McCracken1

M, #12387
Last Edited21 Jan 2017
     Thompson married Elizabeth (?).1

Family

Elizabeth (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, unknown author (unknown location), RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Maude E McCracken.mht.
  2. [S1417] Merrie Rue Smith, online Descendants of Ezekial J Jackson Sr, Merrie Rue Smith (Texas), downloaded updated Aug 20, 2001 viewed Mar 9, 2007, Descendants of Ezekiel J. Jackson, Sr. - Earl Charles Fredrick JACKSON.

Elizabeth (?)1

F, #12388
Last Edited21 Jan 2017
     Elizabeth married Thompson McCracken.1

Family

Thompson McCracken
Child

Citations

  1. [S906] Donna J Skidmore Barlow, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, unknown author (unknown location), RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Maude E McCracken.mht.
  2. [S1417] Merrie Rue Smith, online Descendants of Ezekial J Jackson Sr, Merrie Rue Smith (Texas), downloaded updated Aug 20, 2001 viewed Mar 9, 2007, Descendants of Ezekiel J. Jackson, Sr. - Earl Charles Fredrick JACKSON.

Lester Ashley Nowlin1,2,3

M, #12389, b. 12 March 1908, d. 10 August 1978
Father*Silas Rueben Nowlin4,5,6,7 b. 8 Apr 1875, d. 16 Jun 1946
Mother*Pearl Ann Rau4,8,5,6,7 b. 20 Nov 1877, d. 7 Sep 1975
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited17 Apr 2023
     He was born on 12 March 1908 at Macon, Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.8,4,6,7,9 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1905 at Illinois, USA, in the 1940 census.10 Lester married Hazel I. Scott on 22 January 1933.8,10
     Lester Ashley Nowlin died on 10 August 1978, in his home, at Pheonix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, at age 70.11,4,5,9
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Dr. Lester A. Nowlin.
Survived by his wife, the former Hazel Scott. Survivor(s): Dr. I. J. Nowlin, Beulah O'Heren and Lucille Renner. Predeceased: Silas R. Nowlin and Pearl Nowlin.9

     He was commonly known as Happy.9
     Lester A. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Silas and Pearl A. Nowlin.6
     Lester appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Silas and Pearl Nowlin.7
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 12 June 1930 :
L. Ashley Nowlin is Osteopathy Graduate
Dr. L. Ashley Nowlin is passing a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs S. R. Nowlin, 1376 North Main street. He was graduated in May from the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy, and expects to return to Des Moines to practise. A brother, Dr. I. John Nowlin, has been practising in Des Moines for three years.12

     Lester A. and Hazel I. Nowlin appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Davenport, Davenport Twp., Scott County, Iowa, enumerated 12 April 1940, described as an osteopathic physician in private practice.10
     In the obituary of Silas R. Nowlin who died 16 June 1946, his son, Dr. L. A. Nowlin was listed as a survivor.13,14
     Lester Ashley Nowlin was referenced in a newspaper article about Silas Rueben Nowlin on 2 November 1946 at the newspaper the Decatur Herald.15
     In the obituary of Carroll W. Nowlin who died 23 December 1967, his brother, Dr. Lester A. Nowlin, of Phoenix, Arizona, was listed as a survivor.16
     In the obituary of Pearl A. Nowlin who died 7 September 1975, her son, Dr. L. A. Nowlin, of Phoenix, Arizona, was listed as a survivor.17
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Daily Review published in Decatur, Illinois, 17 August 1978.9
     Lester Ashley Nowlin, predeceased, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of his sister, Lucille Fern Renner, who died 5 January 1979.18
     In the obituary of Beulah V. O'Heren who died 21 February 1996, her brother, who was incorrectly identified, John (sic) Nowlin, was listed as predeceased.19

Family

Hazel I. Scott b. 27 Mar 1902, d. Oct 1986
Marriage*Lester married Hazel I. Scott on 22 January 1933.8,10 

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, Lester Ashley; Father: Nowlin, Silas Reuben; Mother: Rau, Pearl Anna; Birth Date: 12 March 1908 City: Macon; County: State: IL.
  2. [S330] John Kritz (Family Tree) by William "Bill" Kritz , Ancestry.com, John Kritz family tree by William Kritz; "This family tree author has not been active for a year or more (Jan 2021.) Verify information from this tree with primary or secondary sources before consisdering it reliable"; cited as "John Kritz (Family Tree)., Lester A Nowlin.
  3. [S372] Family Data Collection - Individual Records (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Individual Records: Search page; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Individual Records., Lester Ashley Nowlin; Birth: 12 March 1908-- , Macon, IL; Death: 10 August 1978 -- ; Spouse: Wyllys King Ingersoll; Parents: Silas Reuben Nowlin, Pearl Anna Rau; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool -- Individual -- Lester A Nowlin.mht.
  4. [S372] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records", online Family Data Collection - Individual Records: Search page: Ancestry_com - Gene Pool -- Individual -- Lester A Nowlin.mht.
  5. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Ancestry_com - Social Security Death Index Search Results -- Lester Nowlin.mht. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  6. [S1874] Silas R Nowlin household, 21 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Austin, Macon, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 101, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_308; Image 160.
  7. [S1875] Silas R Nowlin household, 15 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 156, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_385; Image: 363.
  8. [S330] "John Kritz (Family Tree)", online John Kritz family tree by William Kritz.
  9. [S11146] Macon County Deaths: Nowlin, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 17 Aug 1978, Page 29, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Dr. Lester A. "Happy" Nowlin (Aged 70). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  10. [S6637] Lester A Nowlin household, 12 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 82-45, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_1203.
  11. [S11153] Funeral: Nowlin, Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, 12 Aug 1978, Page 57, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Dr. Lester A. Nowlin (Aged 70). Hereinafter cited as Arizona Republic.
  12. [S5390] L. Ashley Nowlin is Osteopathy Graduate, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Jun 12, 1930, page 8, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, The Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois); 12 Jun 1930, Thu; page 8, column 4
    L. Ashley Nowlin is Osteopathy Graduate. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  13. [S5386] Silas Nowlin, Auto Man, Dies, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, 18 Jun 1946, page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Silas Nowlin (Aged 71). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  14. [S11206] Silas Nowlin, Auto Man, Dies, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 17 Jun 1946, Page 11, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Silas R. Nowin; Note - includes poor quality photo. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  15. [S5387] Nowlin Estate, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Nov 2, 1946, page 2, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Nowlin Estate. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  16. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Obituary: Carroll W. Nowlin (Aged 67) part 1 and continued.
  17. [S11150] Macon County Deaths: Nowlin, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 08 Sep 1975, Page 18, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Pearl A. NOWLIN nee Rau (Aged 97). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  18. [S11180] Obituaries: Renner, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, 09 Jan 1979, Page 20, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lucille Fern Renner nee Nowlin (Aged 73). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  19. [S11152] Obituaries: O'Heren, Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois, 22 Feb 1996, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Beulah V. O'Heren, 1897-1996 (Aged 98). Hereinafter cited as Herald and Review.

Lucille Fern Nowlin1,2,3

F, #12390, b. 20 October 1905, d. 5 January 1979
Father*Silas Rueben Nowlin4,5,6,7,8 b. 8 Apr 1875, d. 16 Jun 1946
Mother*Pearl Ann Rau4,5,6,7,8 b. 20 Nov 1877, d. 7 Sep 1975
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     She was born on 20 October 1905 at Macon, Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.4,5,6,8 Lucille married Glenn W. Bramel in 1923.3,9 Lucille Fern Nowlin and Glenn W. Bramel were divorced on 24 October 1929 at Circuit Court, Decatur, Decatur Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA. On 21 Sep 1929 she had filed for divorce for alledged cruelty, and his being convicted of a felony. No child custody was mentioned, indicating they may have been childless.10,11 Lucille married John William Renner in 1933.12,13,7
     Lucille Fern Nowlin died on 5 January 1979 at St. Mary's Hospital, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA, at age 73.7,14
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Dr. L. J. (sic) Nowlin and Beulah V. O'Heren. Predeceased: William John Renner, Silas R. Nowlin and Pearl Ann Nowlin. Carroll Wayne Nowlin and Lester Ashley Nowlin was/were referenced but not by name.7

     Lucille Fern Renner was buried on 10 January 1979 at Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA.14,7
     Lucile F. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Austin Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Silas and Pearl A. Nowlin.5
     Lucille appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Maroa Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Silas and Pearl Nowlin.6
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 22 September 1929 :
FILES FOR DIVORCE
     Mrs. Lucille F Bnmel filed a divorce suit Saturday in circuit couri against Glenn W. Bramel, alledged creulty, and setting out the fact the defendant was convicted of a felony in McLean county in 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Bramel were married in 1923 and separated.9

     Lucille appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Decatur, Decatur Twp., Macon County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Silas and Pearl Nowlen.8
     In the obituary of Silas R. Nowlin who died 16 June 1946, his daughter, Mrs. William Renner of Pana, was listed as a survivor.13,15
     Lucille Fern Nowlin was referenced in a newspaper article about Silas Rueben Nowlin on 2 November 1946 at the newspaper the Decatur Herald.16
     In the obituary of John W. Renner who died 26 October 1950, his wife, Lucille Renner, was listed as a survivor.17
     In the obituary of Carroll W. Nowlin who died 23 December 1967, his sister, Lucille Renner, of Decatur, was listed as a survivor.18
     In the obituary of Pearl A. Nowlin who died 7 September 1975, her sister (actually her daughter), Lucille Renner, of Quincy, was listed as a survivor.19
     In the obituary of Dr. Lester A. Nowlin who died 10 August 1978, his sister, Lucille Renner, of Quincy, was listed as a survivor.20
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Decatur Herald published in Decatur, Illinois, 9 January 1979.7
     In the obituary of Beulah V. O'Heren who died 21 February 1996, her sister, Lucille Renner, was listed as predeceased.21
     Research notes (January 2021):
The 1926 City Directory for Decatur Illinois lists Glenn W. (a bookkeeper) and Lucille Bramel lived at 334 West Main. The following year, only she was listed at this address.

In John Renner's 1950 obituary, his daughter Mrs. James Puckett was a survivor. Either she was a daughter from a previous marriage (for either Lucille or John) or she married very young. I cannot find records to verify her given name or any other details. She was listed as deceased in Lucille 's onbituary.22

     Research notes (January 2021):
In John Renner's 1950 obituary, his daughter Mrs. James Puckett was a survivor. Either she was a daughter from a previous marriage (for either Lucille or John) or she married very young. I cannot find records to verify her given name or any other details. She was listed as deceased in Lucille 's onbituary.22

Family 1

Glenn W. Bramel b. 1903 or 1904, d. 8 Dec 1937
Marriage*Lucille married Glenn W. Bramel in 1923.3,9 
Divorce* Lucille Fern Nowlin and Glenn W. Bramel were divorced on 24 October 1929 at Circuit Court, Decatur, Decatur Twp., Macon County, Illinois, USA. On 21 Sep 1929 she had filed for divorce for alledged cruelty, and his being convicted of a felony. No child custody was mentioned, indicating they may have been childless.10,11  

Family 2

John William Renner b. 7 Feb 1892, d. 26 Oct 1950
Marriage*Lucille married John William Renner in 1933.12,13,7 

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, Lucille Fern; Father: Nowlin, Silas Reuben; Mother: Rau, Pearl Anna ; Birth Date: 30 October 1905 City: Macon ; County: State: IL; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 24.mht.
  2. [S330] John Kritz (Family Tree) by William "Bill" Kritz , Ancestry.com, John Kritz family tree by William Kritz; "This family tree author has not been active for a year or more (Jan 2021.) Verify information from this tree with primary or secondary sources before consisdering it reliable"; cited as "John Kritz (Family Tree)., Lucille F Nowlin.
  3. [S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages., Nowlin, Lucille Fern; Spouse: Brammell, Glenn -- No Other Data.
  4. [S77] "Family Data Collection-- Births", online Family Data Collection-- Births: Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 24.mht.
  5. [S1874] Silas R Nowlin household, 21 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Austin, Macon, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 101, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_308; Image 160.
  6. [S1875] Silas R Nowlin household, 15 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Maroa, Macon, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 156, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_385; Image: 363.
  7. [S11180] Obituaries: Renner, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, 09 Jan 1979, Page 20, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lucille Fern Renner nee Nowlin (Aged 73). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  8. [S11181] Silas R. Nowlen household, 18 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Page: 21A;Family: 431; Enumeration District: 0006, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S11182] Files for Divorce, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, 22 Sep 1929, Page 9, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Divorce Lucille & Glenn Bramel. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  10. [S11182] Decatur Herald, 22 Sep 1929, Page 9, column 1, Divorce: Lucille & Glenn Bramel.
  11. [S11183] HUSBAND CHOKED CRITIC; WIFE IS GIVEN DIVORCE, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, 25 Oct 1929, Page 6, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Divorce Decrees granted; see then end of this clipping for record of Divorce decree for Lucille Bramel being granted. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  12. [S330] "John Kritz (Family Tree)", online John Kritz family tree by William Kritz.
  13. [S5386] Silas Nowlin, Auto Man, Dies, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, 18 Jun 1946, page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Silas Nowlin (Aged 71). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  14. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Lucille Fern Renner née Nowlin
    Grave marker transcription:
    Lucille F. Renner     1905 - 1979.
  15. [S11206] Silas Nowlin, Auto Man, Dies, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 17 Jun 1946, Page 11, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Silas R. Nowin; Note - includes poor quality photo. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  16. [S5387] Nowlin Estate, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Nov 2, 1946, page 2, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Nowlin Estate. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  17. [S11179] John Renner Dies At 58, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 27 Oct 1950, Page 4, columns 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John W. Renner (Aged 58). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  18. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Obituary: Carroll W. Nowlin (Aged 67) part 1 and continued.
  19. [S11150] Macon County Deaths: Nowlin, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 08 Sep 1975, Page 18, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Pearl A. NOWLIN nee Rau (Aged 97). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  20. [S11146] Macon County Deaths: Nowlin, The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, 17 Aug 1978, Page 29, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Dr. Lester A. "Happy" Nowlin (Aged 70). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  21. [S11152] Obituaries: O'Heren, Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois, 22 Feb 1996, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Beulah V. O'Heren, 1897-1996 (Aged 98). Hereinafter cited as Herald and Review.
  22. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Mary Eliza Nowlin1

F, #12391, b. 31 May 1830, d. 30 January 1844
Father*Jeremiah H. Nowlin2,3 b. 23 Nov 1806, d. 26 Dec 1873
Mother*Pamelia Blasdel2,3 b. 19 Nov 1809, d. 22 Oct 1880
Last Edited7 May 2007
     She was born on 31 May 1830 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.2
     Mary Eliza Nowlin died on 30 January 1844 at age 13.3

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, Mary Eliza; Father: Nowlin, Jeremiah H; Mother: Blasdel, Pamelia; Birth Date: 31 May 1830 City: Dearborn; County: State: IN; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 27.mht.
  2. [S77] "Family Data Collection-- Births", online Family Data Collection-- Births: Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 27.mht.
  3. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, The, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66. Hereinafter cited as Nowlin's Homestead.

Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin1,2

M, #12392, b. 27 September 1900, d. 10 April 1973
Father*Jont A. Nowlin1,2,3,4 b. 18 Jul 1878, d. 14 Aug 1928
Mother*Emma Jane Rau1,2,3,4 b. Dec 1880, d. 20 Oct 1960
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited4 Jul 2023
     He was born on 27 September 1900 at Macon County, Illinois, USA.5,6 He was born on 27 September 1900 at Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, USA.1,2,7,8,9,6 Owen married Ann Margaret Carson on 19 December 1925 at Bellflower, McLean County, Illinois, USA.10,11,8,4,12,5
     Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin died on 10 April 1973 at La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA, at age 72.3,13,7,4,9,5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin.
Survived by his wife, the former Margaret Carson. Survivor(s): Mrs. James Fuller. Predeceased by his parents: Dr. J. A. Nowlin and Emma Rou (sic). Predeceased: Dr. Wilford Nowlin.5

     Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin was buried on 15 April 1973 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, USA.4
     
Military Service

     Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin began military service on 14 September 1942 at the age of 41 commissioned as lieutenant commander in the Medical Corps.9 Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin ended his military service on 27 December 1945
End of Military Service section.9

     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 10 December 1925 :
Announce Engagement
The engagement and approaching marriage of Dr. Owen W. E. Nowlin, of Farmer City, ot Miss Anna Margaret Carson, of Belleflower, was made recently by the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Carson. The date of the wedding has not been made known.

Dr. Nowlin is the son of Dr. Jont A. Nowlin who has been an osteopathic physician in Farmer City for more than 18 years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois receiving a bachelor of science degree from that college and also graduated from the Physicians' and Surgeons' college of Chicago receiving his M.D. degree there. He has spent the past two years as an interne (sic) in the California hospital located at Los Angeles, Cal.

Miss Carson comes from a very prominent family in Belle flower. She is also a graduate of the U. of I. with the class of 1922.

The couple will probably locate in California following the wedding.14

     In the obituary of Jont A. Nowlin who died 14 August 1928, Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin was listed as a survivor.15
     Owen W. and Margaret A. Nowlin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, enumerated 12 April 1930, described as a medical doctor working on his own account.16
     Owen and Margaret Nowlin appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Farmer City, Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt County, Illinois, enumerated 19 April 1940, described as a medical doctor in private practice. Their children: Patsy, were listed as living with them.6
     The following article appeared in the Decatur, Illinois Decatur Herald, 3 October 1942 :
Farmer City Doctor Called to U.S. Navy
Farmer City (staff)

Dr. Owen Nowlin will leave Monday fo San Diego, Calif., where he will serve as lietenant commander in the medical corps. He will assume his duties Oct. 12. Mrs. Nowlin will accompany him and after a visit of about three weeks in Los Angeles she will return here to live while her husband is in service.17

     In the obituary of Dr. Wilfred Jonathan Nowlin who died 11 August 1960, his brother, Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin, of La Mesa, CA, was listed as a survivor.18
     In the obituary of Emma Jane Rau who died 20 October 1960, his son, Dr. Owen E. Nowlin, was listed as a survivor.19
     In the obituary of Patricia Ann Fuller who died 25 March 2013, her father, Dr. Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin, was listed as predeceased.20
     Research notes (October 2016):
look up the 1940 census.21

Family

Ann Margaret Carson b. 12 Aug 1905
Marriage*Owen married Ann Margaret Carson on 19 December 1925 at Bellflower, McLean County, Illinois, USA.10,11,8,4,12,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, Owen; Father: Nowlin, Jont A; Mother: Rau, Emma Jane; Birth Date: 27 September 1900 City: Farmer City; County: Dewitt State: IL; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 29.mht.
  2. [S372] Family Data Collection - Individual Records (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Individual Records: Search page; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Individual Records., Owen Wendel Emen Nowlin; Birth: 27 September 1900-- Dewitt, Farmer City, IL; Death: -- ; Spouse: Ann Margaret Carson; Parents: Jont A Nowlin, Emma Jane Rau; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool -- Individual -- Jont A Nowlin.mht.
  3. [S330] John Kritz (Family Tree) by William "Bill" Kritz , Ancestry.com, John Kritz family tree by William Kritz; "This family tree author has not been active for a year or more (Jan 2021.) Verify information from this tree with primary or secondary sources before consisdering it reliable"; cited as "John Kritz (Family Tree).
  4. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Dr Owen W.E. Nowlin
    Grave marker transcription:
    Owen W. E. Nowlin, M.D.     Sept. 27, 1900 - Apr. 10, 1973.
  5. [S6613] Former Farmer City doctor Nowlin dies, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Apr 12, 1973, Page 6, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Pantagraph.
  6. [S6616] Owen Nowlin household, Apr 19, 1940 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Farmer City, Santa Anna, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 20-16; Family: 331, Ancestry.com Roll: T627_794.
  7. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, OWEN NOWLIN; Birth: 27 Sep 1900; Death: Apr 1973; Last residence: 92041 (California); Last benefit: (none specified); SSN 570-60-1093; Issued: California. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  8. [S1404] Owen Nowlin household, 12 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 509; Image: 964.0, Owen W Nowlin household.
  9. [S3870] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; "Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."; cited as "BIRLS Death File., Name: Owen Nowlin
    Birth Date:     27 Sep 1900
    Death Date:     10 Apr 1973
    SSN:     570601093
    Branch 1:     NAVY
    Enlistment Date 1:     14 Sep 1942
    Release Date 1:     27 Dec 1945.
  10. [S330] "John Kritz (Family Tree)", online John Kritz family tree by William Kritz: Name: Owen W. E. NOWLIN...Margaret Ann CARSON...Married: 19 Dec 1925.
  11. [S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages., Nowlin, Owen; Spouse: Carson, Ann Margaret -- No other data.
  12. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Margaret Nowlin née Carson
    Grave marker transcription:
    Margaret Carson Nowlin     Aug. 12, 1905 - July 8, 2000.
  13. [S367] California Death Index, online California Death Records, Name: NOWLIN OWEN W; Birth: 09/27/1901; Mother Maiden: ; Father: ; Sex: M; Birthplace: ILLINOIS; Detah Place: SAN DIEGO(80); Residence: ; Death Date: 04/10/1973; SSN: 570-60-1093; Age: 72 yrs. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index.
  14. [S6612] Announce Engagement, The Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Dec 10, 1925, Page 11, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  15. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Dr Jont A. “Bert” Nowlin.
  16. [S1404] 12 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Santa Ana, Dewitt, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14.
  17. [S5399] Farmer City Doctor Called to U.S. Navy, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Oct 3, 1942, page 8, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, The Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois); 3 Oct 1942, Sat; page 8, column 3
    Farmer City Doctor Called to U.S. Navy
    Farmer City (staff). Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  18. [S7452] Farmer City Doctor Dies, Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, Aug 11, 1960, page 31, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Dr. Wilfred J Nowlin. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Daily Review.
  19. [S5375] Mrs. Emma Nowlin, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Oct. 22, 1960, page 16, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  20. [S4126] Patricia Ann Nowlin Fuller | 1932 - 2013 | Obituary, Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, Aiken, SC, about 26 Mar 2013, viewed on-line viewed at http://www.shellhousefuneralhome.com/, Patricia Ann Nowlin Fuller (March 1, 1932 - March 25, 2013). Hereinafter cited as Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home.
  21. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  22. [S330] "John Kritz (Family Tree)", online John Kritz family tree by William Kritz: Name: Living NOWLIN; Sex: F - no other data.
  23. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  24. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Patricia Ann Fuller née Nowlin.
  25. [S5389] Nowlin - Fuller, Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, Aug 13, 1954, page 21, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Fuller -- Nowlin and continued, and conclusion. Hereinafter cited as Decatur Herald.
  26. [S6615] Farmer City, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Mar 7, 1932, Page 13, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Pantagraph.

Ruth Eleanor Nowlin1

F, #12393, b. 27 July 1837, d. 29 October 1843
Father*Jeremiah H. Nowlin2,3 b. 23 Nov 1806, d. 26 Dec 1873
Mother*Pamelia Blasdel2,3 b. 19 Nov 1809, d. 22 Oct 1880
Last Edited7 May 2007
     She was born on 27 July 1837 at Kentucky, USA.2
     Ruth Eleanor Nowlin died on 29 October 1843 at age 6.3

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, Ruth Eleanor; Father: Nowlin, Jeremiah H; Mother: Blasdel, Pamelia; Birth Date: 27 July 1837 City: ; County: State: KY; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 31.mht.
  2. [S77] "Family Data Collection-- Births", online Family Data Collection-- Births: Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 31.mht.
  3. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, The, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66. Hereinafter cited as Nowlin's Homestead.

Susanna Nowlin1

F, #12394, b. 23 June 1834, d. 28 February 1836
Father*Jeremiah H. Nowlin2,3 b. 23 Nov 1806, d. 26 Dec 1873
Mother*Pamelia Blasdel2,3 b. 19 Nov 1809, d. 22 Oct 1880
Last Edited7 May 2007
     She was born on 23 June 1834 at Kentucky, USA.2
     Susanna Nowlin died on 28 February 1836 at age 1.3

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, Susanna; Father: Nowlin, Jeremiah H; Mother: Blasdel, Pamelia; Birth Date: 23 June 1834 City: ; County: State: KY; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 34.mht.
  2. [S77] "Family Data Collection-- Births", online Family Data Collection-- Births: Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 34.mht.
  3. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, The, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66. Hereinafter cited as Nowlin's Homestead.

Lavina Avis Simpson1

F, #12395, b. 8 September 1912, d. 1977
Father*Robert George Simpson1
Mother*Mary Louise Desjardine1
Last Edited21 Mar 2021
     She was born on 8 September 1912 at Caldwell's Mills, Lavant Twp., Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 029631.2,3,1 Lavina married Walter Eric Becker on 4 August 1934 at Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, (according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019365.)2,1
     Other information from their marriage registration:
His parent(s) were listed as Alexander Becker and Elsie Heise. Her parents were listed as Robert George Simpson and Mary Louise Desjardine.1

     Lavina Avis Simpson died in 1977.2

Family

Walter Eric Becker b. 21 Nov 1907, d. 1987

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Walter Eric Becker & Lavina Avis Simpson; Witnesses: Florence Burt, Ottawa; and Flora McDonald, Arnprior.
  2. [S530] Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (in transition) , Canadian Gravemarker Gallery (See Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project), Search page for Canada Gen Web's Cemetery Project; "After July 31, 2017, many links were broken. Search Canada GenWEB since content is being indexed and slowly moved to this site. I will replace links as time permits"; cited as "Canadian Gravemarker Gallery., http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~murrayp/…
  3. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Lavina Avis Simpson. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.

William Nowlin1

M, #12396, b. 1 May 1829, d. 29 May 1829
Father*Jeremiah H. Nowlin2,3 b. 23 Nov 1806, d. 26 Dec 1873
Mother*Pamelia Blasdel2,3 b. 19 Nov 1809, d. 22 Oct 1880
Last Edited7 May 2007
     He was born on 1 May 1829 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.2
     William Nowlin died on 29 May 1829.3

Citations

  1. [S77] Family Data Collection-- Births (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection-- Births; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection-- Births., Nowlin, William; Father: Nowlin, Jeremiah H; Mother: Blasdel, Pamelia; Birth Date: 1 May 1829 City: Dearborn; County: State: IN; Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 36.mht.
  2. [S77] "Family Data Collection-- Births", online Family Data Collection-- Births: Ancestry_com - Gene Pool - Births - Nowlin 36.mht.
  3. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, The, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66. Hereinafter cited as Nowlin's Homestead.

Clara Nowlin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #12397, b. 24 October 1875, d. 2 July 1938
Father*Jacob Zachariah Nowlin8,6 b. 16 Mar 1846, d. 3 Jul 1881
Mother*Annie Elizabeth Boatman8,6,7 b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 19 Jan 1917
Last Edited4 Jul 2023
     She was born on 24 October 1875 at Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.8,3,4,5,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in September 1875 at Indiana, USA, in the 1900 census.7 Clara married John L. Sykes on 20 March 1901 at Kentland, Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, USA.8,9,1,3,4,10,11
     Clara Nowlin died on 2 July 1938 at Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 62.8,5,11
     
     Clara Nowlin was buried on 5 July 1938 at Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.5,11
     Clara appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Jacob and Anne E Nowlin.6
     Clara Nowlin was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her father Jacob Z. Nowlin who died 3 July 1881 at Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.12
     Clara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kentland, Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana in the household of hermother, Anna Nowlin.7
     John L. and Clara Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, enumerated 29 April 1910, described as a farmer. Clara's cousin, Nora Boatman lived with them.13
     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, 19 November 1911 :
Lawrenceburg
     Mrs. John W. (sic) Sykes has returned to Sheldon, Ill., after a visit with her mother, Mrs. J. Z. Nowlin.14

     John L. and Clara Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 8 January 1920, described as a farmer. As was their foster daughter, Emma Forester, although no relationship is not specified on the census sheet.3
     John L. and Clara Sykes appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a farmer. As was their married foster daughter, Emma Weaver who was listed as a lodger, with her son, Robert E Weaver.4
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 8 July 1938:
Mrs. John Sykes, Who Has Long Been an Invalid, Fell Asleep Saturday at Her Home In Greendale
     A final tribute of respect was paid Mrs. Clara Nowlin Sykes, beloved wife of Mr. John Sykes. In the funeral services conducted at the hone in Greendale Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. C. D. Wilson, assisted by Rev. H. R. Page and Rev, E. E. McConnell, with ritual services by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Interment was in the family lot at Greendale Cemetery. Fitch, Bros. in charge of the burial.
     Clara Nowlin, daughter of Jacob and Anne Eliza Nowlin, was born in Miller Township, Dearborn county, Indiana, on October 24, 1875 and died at her home in Greendale on July 2, 1938, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 8 days.
     At an early age she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Bright, later transferring her membership to Hamline Chapel, Lawrenceburg. where she remained a faithful adherent throughout her life.
     She was married to John L, Sykes at Kentland, Newton County, March 20 1901, and lived on a farm in that county until 1912 when she again became a resident of her native county, and lived in Greendale until her death, which by a strange coincidence occurred exactly 57 years after the death her father, whose funeral was held on Tuesday, July 5, 1881. To this union was born one son who died in infancy. After the loss of her own child, Mrs. Sykes with her husband gave devoted attention to other little ones, especially to Emma Forrester, whom they cherished and reared to young womanhood.
     Her father having died when she was but five years of age. Clara was denied the companionship of this parent, always so greatly craved by a little girl. Living down through the years with a most devoted mother and sister greatly compensated for this loss. Her mother, Mrs. J. Z .Nowlin, died January 19, 1917, since which time the devotion and beautiful companionship existing between Clara and her sister, Ada contributed much to her own gratification.
     Mrs. Sykes has been seriously afflicted for many years with a certain lack of muscicolous co-ordination, which caused much suffering, but through it all her kind and loving disposition always led her to show the deepest appreciation to her faithful husband, to her sister and to other members of the household who administered to her relief. She frequently told those who knew her best many beautiful stories relative to the devotion of her husband, and she took great pleasure in emphasizing how much his efforts meant to her.
     Until her heaqlth began to fail, Mrs. Sykes was a faithful and devoted member of the Ladies Aid Society, the Women's Home Missionary, and the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and took great interest in attending all meetings of an educational, historical, or social nature, as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Sykes became very ill Wednesday, June 9, and lapsed into a coma until the following Saturday afternoon when she passed peacefully into the arms of her Redeemer.
     She leaves to mourn. her loss her husband, her sister, Miss Ada Nowlin, many cousins, and a host of faithful friends whom she grew to appreciate more and more as her life ebbed away.

Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs Evans and son Donald, Reilly, 0; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Boatman, Logansport, Ind; Mrs. Flora Dye, Kentland, Ind; Mrs. Ralph. Carbaugh, Brookston, Ind; Roscoe Boatman. Sheldon,Ill; Mr. and, Mrs. G.. C. Cole, daughter Georgia, Terre Haute; Mr. and, Mrs. Milton Taylor, Greensburg ; Roscoe Baker, Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nowlin, Sayler Park, 0; Mr. and Mrs.. Emmert Nowlin, Indianapolis. and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grey, Indianapolis.11


     In the obituary of John L. Sykes who died 26 May 1943, his first wife, the former Clara Nowlin was listed as predeceased.15

Family

John L. Sykes b. 9 Jun 1870, d. 26 May 1943
Marriage*Clara married John L. Sykes on 20 March 1901 at Kentland, Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, USA.8,9,1,3,4,10,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages.
  2. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, The, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66, Clara Nowlin Birth: 24 Oct 1875 Death: 2 Jul 1938. Hereinafter cited as Nowlin's Homestead.
  3. [S1457] John L Sykes household, 08 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ridge Ave, Greendale, Lawrenceburg (township), Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_428; Image: 836.
  4. [S1458] John L Sykes household, 2-3 April 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ridge Avenue, Greendale, Lawrenceburg (township), Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 582; Image: 768.0.
  5. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Clara N. Sykes.
  6. [S4312] Jacob Z Nowlin household, June 3, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Miller, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 240B; Enumeration District: 051, Ancestry.com Roll: 272; Family History Film: 1254272; Image: 0483.
  7. [S4313] Anna Nowlin household, Jun 15, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Jefferson, Newton, Indiana; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0076;, Ancestry.com Roll: 394; FHL microfilm: 1240394.
  8. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66
  9. [S644] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 , unknown repository, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941; "Tippecanoe County, Indiana 1850 - 1920 Inclusive; Index to Marriage Record Volume I Letters A - Eber, W. P. A. NOTE: images of the source dicuments are NOT available in this database"; cited as "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index., Clara Nowlin & John L. Sykes.
  10. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi John L. Sykes.
  11. [S6397] Mrs. John Sykes, Who Has Long Been an Invalid, Fell Asleep Saturday at Her Home In Greendale, Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 08 Jul 1938 viewed at Lawrenceburg Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.
  12. [S10663] Guilford, Lawrenceburgh Register, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 14 Jul 1881, Page 4, column 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Jacob Z. Nowlin. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburgh Register.
  13. [S6400] John L Sykes household, 29 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Jefferson, Newton, Indiana; Enumeration District: 0132; Page: 6b; Family: 109, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_344; FHL microfilm: 1374357.
  14. [S10664] Lawrenceburg, Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Cincinnati, Ohio, 19 Nov 1911, Page 24, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Mrs. John W. (sic) Sykes visits her mother, Mrs. J. Z. Nowlin. Hereinafter cited as Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
  15. [S6411] (no title - John L Sykes obituary), Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 04 Jun 1943 viewed at Lawrenceburg Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.

John L. Sykes1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #12398, b. 9 June 1870, d. 26 May 1943
Father*John Sykes7,8 b. 3 Nov 1834, d. 18 Jan 1899
Mother*Julia Ann Smith7,8 b. 11 Nov 1845, d. 23 Jan 1917
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited4 Jul 2023
     He was born on 9 June 1870 at Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, What are the odds that L stands for Langdale? Maybe one day we will know -- Rick -- Sept 6, 2001.1,3,4,9,7,5,10,11,6 Alternatively, he may have been born in June 1869 at Indiana, USA, according to the 1900 census.12 John married Clara Nowlin on 20 March 1901 at Kentland, Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, USA.1,13,2,3,4,9,14 John married Ada Lee Nowlin on 10 October 1940.15,16,9,10
     John L. Sykes died on 26 May 1943 at Ridge Avenue, Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 72.9,8
     
     
     John L. Sykes was buried on 29 May 1943 at Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.9,8
     Research notes:
Look up 1950 census for John L. Sykes and Ada Lee Nowlin.

     John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, John and Julia Ann Sykes.7
     John L. Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Kentland, Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, in the household of Anna Nowlin, listed as a laborer. He was his future son-in-law.12
     John L. and Clara Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, enumerated 29 April 1910, described as a farmer. Clara's cousin, Nora Boatman lived with them.11
     John L. and Clara Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 8 January 1920, described as a farmer. As was their foster daughter, Emma Forester, although no relationship is not specified on the census sheet.3
     John Sykes attended the funeral of his 1st cousin, Dr. J. A. Nowlin on 4 September 1928 at the newspaper, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, USA.17
     John L. and Clara Sykes appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a farmer. As was their married foster daughter, Emma Weaver who was listed as a lodger, with her son, Robert E Weaver.4
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, his brother, John Sykes was listed as a survivor.18
     In the obituary of James Sykes who died 12 December 1934, his brother, John L. Sykes was listed as a survivor.19 John L. Sykes was listed as a survivor in the obituary of Clara Nowlin who died 2 July 1938, Husband.1,20,14
     In the obituary of Clara Sykes who died 2 July 1938, his husband, John Sykes was listed as a survivor.14
     John Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, Ridge Avenue, enumerated 26 April 1940, described as a widower, living in the same house he had occuppied in 1935. Ada Nowlin, his sister-in-law, was listed as the next household on this census page. They married later in 1940. The value of his property was $5,000..5
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 28 May 1943:
John L. Sykes Dies At 73 Years
Life-Long Resident OF Dearborn County; Services To Be Saturday At Ridge Ave. Home.
The community was saddened to learn of the death of one of its most esteemed citizens, John L. Sykes, who suddenly passed away at his home on Ridge avenue at one o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, May 26. He has been in failing health for some time.

Mr. Sykes, a life-long resident of Dearborn County, was born June 9, 1870, the son of John and Julia Smith Sykes. He is the last of seven children and has been farming most of his life.

Mr. Sykes was an active member of of the Christian Church, where he was treasurer, and a K. of P. His only survivor is his widow, Mrs. Ada Nowlin Sykes.

Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 p. m. Saturday. Interment will he in Greendale cemetery.8


     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper the Lawrenceburg Press published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 4 June 1943:
John L. Sykes, son of John and Julia Smith Sykes, was born in Harrison township, Dearborn county, Indiana, on June 9, 1870, and departed this life at his home on Ridge Ave., Greendale, Wednesday, May 26, 1943, at the age of 72 years and 11 months.

He was among the oldest of nine children, and was the last of his immediate family to go, his parents, and, all his brothers and sisters preceding him in death.

In 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Clara Nowlin, The couple resided on a farm, near Sheldon, Ill., until 1912, when they moved to the present home in Greendale. Here Mrs, Sykes health began to fail, and her husband cared for her tenderly and devotedly through years of invalidism until her death.

In October 1940, he married Miss Ada L. Nowlin, and for two and half years enjoyed the happiness and tranquility he so richly deserved. Although in failing health, he attended to routine duties about the home, continued the management of his farm, and participated actively in church work.

The end came without warning on Wednesday as he finished his noon-day meal. Apparently as well as usual, he suddenly slumped in his chair, and, after a few minutes, breathed his last — quietly, painlessly. His passing was characteristic of his entire life; he accepted quietly and bore patiently the trials and sufferings of lite. When death came, he was ready, and submitted without a murmur to the call of his Master.

At an early age he united with the Christian church at Bright, later transferring his membership to the Christian Church at Lawrenceburg. He was a faithful, and consistent church worker, always doing his duty as he saw it -- quietly, and without, display. At the time of his death, and for many years previous he was a member of the Official Board of the church, and the church treasurer.

Left to mourn his death, are his widow, nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of friends.

Mr. Sykes was a devoted husband, a kind neighbor, a never-failing friend. He lived a good Christian life, and died at peace with God and man. Of him, it may truly be said : "I have fought a good fight.. I have finished my course. I have the faith." (Timothy 4:7)

Funeral services were held at the home on Ridge Ave., Greendale, Rev. E. E.. McConnell of the Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. C. T. Alexander of the Methodist church. Burial was in Greendale cemetery, Fitch Bros in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Lewis Jarrell, Ernest Conrad, Alfred Bentle, William Heitkamp, Leonard Bentle and Joe Elzy.6

Family 1

Clara Nowlin b. 24 Oct 1875, d. 2 Jul 1938
Marriage*John married Clara Nowlin on 20 March 1901 at Kentland, Jefferson Twp., Newton County, Indiana, USA.1,13,2,3,4,9,14 
Child

Family 2

Ada Lee Nowlin b. 29 Oct 1879, d. 21 Apr 1961
Marriage*John married Ada Lee Nowlin on 10 October 1940.15,16,9,10 

Citations

  1. [S78] Nowlin's Homestead, The, online http://www.gencircles.com/users/andapende/66. Hereinafter cited as Nowlin's Homestead.
  2. [S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages.
  3. [S1457] John L Sykes household, 08 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ridge Ave, Greendale, Lawrenceburg (township), Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_428; Image: 836.
  4. [S1458] John L Sykes household, 2-3 April 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ridge Avenue, Greendale, Lawrenceburg (township), Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 582; Image: 768.0.
  5. [S4318] John Sykes household, Apr 26, 1940 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Greendale, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 15-15, Ancestry.com Roll: T627_1035.
  6. [S6411] (no title - John L Sykes obituary), Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 04 Jun 1943 viewed at Lawrenceburg Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.
  7. [S4211] John Sykes household, 11 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Harrison, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 95D; Enumeration District: 043, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 272; Family History Film: 1254272; Image: 0193.
  8. [S6408] John L. Sykes Dies At 73 Years, Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 28 May 1943 viewed at Lawrenceburg Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.
  9. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi John L. Sykes.
  10. [S4297] Lawrenceburg Public Library District Obituary Finder , Lawrenceburg Public Library, Lawrenceburg Public Library District Obituary Finder search page; cited as "Lawrenceburg Obituary Finder., John L Sykes.
  11. [S6400] John L Sykes household, 29 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Jefferson, Newton, Indiana; Enumeration District: 0132; Page: 6b; Family: 109, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_344; FHL microfilm: 1374357.
  12. [S4313] Anna Nowlin household, Jun 15, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Jefferson, Newton, Indiana; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0076;, Ancestry.com Roll: 394; FHL microfilm: 1240394.
  13. [S644] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 , unknown repository, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941; "Tippecanoe County, Indiana 1850 - 1920 Inclusive; Index to Marriage Record Volume I Letters A - Eber, W. P. A. NOTE: images of the source dicuments are NOT available in this database"; cited as "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index., Clara Nowlin & John L. Sykes.
  14. [S6397] Mrs. John Sykes, Who Has Long Been an Invalid, Fell Asleep Saturday at Her Home In Greendale, Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 08 Jul 1938 viewed at Lawrenceburg Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.
  15. [S746] "Family Data Collection - Marriages", online Family Data Collection - Marriages: Ada Lee Nowlin & John L Sykes.
  16. [S392] Shirley Fagundes, online www.ancestry.com, unknown author (unknown location), John L. SYKES & Ada Lee NOWLIN.
  17. [S6611] Dr. J. A. Nowlin, The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Sep 4, 1928, Page 2, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Pantagraph.
  18. [S6405] Accident is fatal to George Sykes, The Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 05 Oct 1934, Page 1, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: George Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.
  19. [S6407] Man Of True Worth Is Suddenly Called, Lawrenceburg Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 14 Dec 1934 viewed at Lawrenceburg Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Lawrenceburg Press.
  20. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi Clara N. Sykes.

(?) McCoy1,2

F, #12400
Father*William Henry McCoy2 b. 29 Dec 1850, d. 12 Jan 1924
Mother*Rhoda Ann Jackson2 b. 18 Nov 1857, d. 8 Nov 1941
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited8 Apr 2022
     Research notes (April 2022):
Determine if I can verify the existence of this reported unnamed daughter.3

Citations

  1. [S73] Merrie Rue Smith, "Merrie Rue Smith email," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (Garland, Texas) to Rick Moffat, RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- William H McCoy.mht. Hereinafter cited as "Merrie Rue Smith email."
  2. [S73] Merrie Rue Smith, "Merrie Rue Smith email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site Genealogy Report Descendants of Ezekiel J_ Jackson, Sr -- Rhoda A Jackson Jr.mht.
  3. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).