Lisa Ann Mow
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Father: Phillip Lee Mow
Mother: Sonja Louise Morgan
Lisa Kay Mow
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Wife Lisa Kay Mow (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Arthur Dale Mow
Mother: Joan Shoemaker
John M. Wright and Maine Augusta Mow
Husband John M. Wright
Born: 4 Feb 1872 - Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Father: John B. Wright (1842-1917)
Mother: Elizabeth E. Ball ( -1915)
Marriage: 14 Jul 1900 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
Wife Maine Augusta Mow 1
Born: 27 Jul 1881 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Died: 3 Jun 1969 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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Father: David Bruce Mow (1857-1931) 1
Mother: Catherine (Kate) Beehler (1859-1948) 2
Other Spouse: Theodore Stichler (1865-1922) 3 - 30 Jan 1906 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
Noted events in her life were:
• Baptism 1, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Occupation, Lydick, St. Joseph County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1945 - Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
Children
1 F Alice Pauline Wright 1
Born: 22 Oct 1901 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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Died: 20 Nov 1973 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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Spouse: Pleasant Ernest O'dell (1900-1988) 1
Marr: 23 Dec 1922 - Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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BIO: Little is known about this John WRIGHT except what has been found in his father's C.W. Pension File and in the limited information from family tradition. John B. WRIGHT reported in pension applications that his son was born 04 FEB 1872 in Fulton Co., IN. In 1900, John M. WRIGHT married Maine Augusta MOW in Fulton Co. This couple apparently resided in St. Joseph Co. for the brief duration of their marriage since they were not found in the 1900 census nor in property records of Fulton Co. There is no record of their divorce in Fulton Co., IN records. On 22 OCT 1901, Maine gave birth to the couple's only known child, Alice Pauline WRIGHT, in South Bend (St Joseph) IN. By May of 1910, Maine had been married to Theodore STICHLER for three years. Richland Twp., Fulton Co., census shows "Alice WRIGHT, stepdaughter" as 7 years of age. The marriage of John M. WRIGHT and Maine MOW evidently ended in divorce in St. Joseph Co. before 1907, but the MOW family avoided discussion of " Mr. WRIGHT". The only information given to this compiler by her father, Virgil GILCHRIST, was that there had been a divorce and, "the family never talked about it".
REF: 1. "Fulton Co., In Marriages", Book G-96; Co. Clerk's office, Rochester, IN. 2. Civil War Pension File: SC 121-136; John B. WRIGHT (copy owned by compiler) 3. U.S. Census 1910, IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D. #56; #214/214. M.F. # T 624-350. (Sheet 12-B) 4. Virgil J. GILCHRIST, deceased; father of compiler. 5. Margarett (STICHLER) STEININGER, Culver, IN. half-sister of Alice P. WRIGHT. 6. Obit: Alice P. WRIGHT O'DELL, S. Bend, IN newspaper, 20 NOV 1973. (obit supplied by Wilma MOW FOLTZ, Rochester, IN.) 7. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450 N, Rochester, IN 46975
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes (Wife)
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m1. John M. Wright m2. Theodore Stichler
REF: 1. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER. daughter, 8950 S. 1175E, Culver, IN 2. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 3. Obituaries: Mrs. Maine Stichler, 1969 Mrs. Catherine Mow, mother, 1948 David Mowe, father, 1931 Theodora I. Woodcox, daughter, 1943 4. Virgil J. GILCHRIST, nephew, dec'd 5. Byron B. GILCHRIST, nephew, 219 E. 54th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220 6. Tombstone: Theodore and Maine Stichler, IOOF Cemetery, Richland Center, IN. 7. Letter: Maine STICHLER to Virgil GILCHRIST, 31 OCT 1956 8. "Index to Birth Records. Fulton County, IN 1882-1920" Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis, IN 9. "Index to Death Records, Fulton County, IN 1882-1920", p. 88, Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis, IN 10. U.S. Census 1900 IN; Fulton Co., E.D. #39; p.2; Richland Twp., #40/#40. MF #623-372 11. U.S. Census 1910 IN, Fulton Co., E.D. #56, Richland Twp., Sheet #12-B, #214/#214. MF #624-350 12. Fulton Co. Marriage Records; "Marie" A. Mow to John M. Wright, p. 716 Book G-96 13. Photocopy of handwritten Mow family data. Second birth entry: "Main Augusty Mow-born July the 27th. 1881 A.D. Fulton Cy Indiania (writer unknown) 14. Compiler: Family reports and memories. 15. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D. #71; Sheet #1; #4/#4. MF #T625-433.
BIO: Compiler remembers "Aunt Maine" as very proud and dignified in appearance. She was considered a "proper lady" and one for whom compiler's father felt a particular fondness. The few times when she was to visit the GILCHRIST home were anticipated with great preparation and excitement. Her oldest daughter, Alice, and compiler's father grew up as very close friends, as well as first cousins. Maine (MOW) STICHLER was to some extent a "substitue mother" to Virgil, and they maintained close contact over many miles and through many years. Compiler's sister, Claudia GILCHRIST DEEN, has a letter written to Virgil by his aunt in October, 1956, which compiler has photocopied: Oct. 31, 1956 Dear Virgil and family- You may be surprised to hear from me after so long- but this line is to tell you I do think of you all and wonder how you are. I didn't feel I could go to Jim's wedding alone, and so I missed seeing you. I am sure every one were happy on the happy ocassion. Where will they be at home? Not to far away I hope. How is your work now? I hope you have work and able to be on the job. There seem to be plenty building going on every where, we are getting another school building at Richland Center- Ernie is back to work again but he had a rugged time after surgery-for varicose veins. I will be glad for a line to know how you & family are.
Love aunt Maine
(Compiler's Note) The wedding she mentions was that of Jim GILCHRIST and Katherine WISHARD. "Ernie" was her son-in-law, husband of Alice WRIGHT ODELL. Nineteen-year-old Maine MOW was the oldest of David and "Kate" MOW's children still living at home at the time of the 1900 census. In July of that year, she married John M. WRIGHT. Their daughter, Alice Pauline, was born in October of 1901. Sometime before January 1906, this marriage ended in a divorce. Little is known about John WRIGHT or the marriage; this was a "closed subject" for discussion in the MOW family. The GILCHRIST's apparently respected this for the only thing compiler was ever told was "Aunt Maine was married to Alice's father, Mr. WRIGHT". Evidently Maine's second marriage was a much happier one, and Theodore STICHLER seemed to be highly respected throughout the family. The STICHLERs "made history" in Fulton County when Maine gave birth to triplets in November, 1915. "The Rochester Sentinel" carried the following story on Nov. 20: For the first time in sixteen years, the birth of triplets was recorded in this county, Friday when Mrs. Theodore Stichler, who lives north of the river, became the mother of two daughters and one son. Two children are living and seem to be in perfect health, while one daughter was still born. The living children weigh five and six pounds, and have been named Theodore, Jr. and Theodora. Mrs. Stichler is thirty-four years old and is the mother of two other children. Dr. Meek of Tiosa, the attending physician says that it was the first time he officiated at the arrival of triplets.
The two surviving members of this birth grew up and married in Fulton County. The daughter, Theodora, died a tragic death by suicide in 1943, accidentally taking the life of her small son at the same time. On June 3, 1969 Maine STICHLER attended the funeral of her youngest sister, Gladys RIGGS, in South Bend. Immediately after the service, Maine suffered a massive stroke and died at 1:35 p.m. on the same day her sister was buried. WIlma FOLTZ has provided a photocopy of the obituary:
STROKE LEADS TO DEATH OF MRS. STICHLER Mrs. Maine Stichler, 87, of the Haven Hubbard Nursing Home, New Carlisle, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, where she had been taken after she collapsed at the Hollis Funeral Home while attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Gladys M. Riggs. Death was attributed to a stroke. She was born July 27, 1881, in Fulton County and came to South Bend in 1937 from Battle Creek, Mich. Her husband, Theodore, died in 1922. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ernest O'dell, Mrs. Frank Cauffman and Mrs. Hugh Steininger, all of South Bend; a son, Theodore of Gas City, Ind., nine grandchildren; and two brothers, Omer Mow of South Bend and Carlton Mow of Moses Lake, Wash. Two other daughters preceded her in death. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Lydick United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Seitz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Richland Center. Friends may call at the Forest G. Hay and Son Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday. Mrs. Stichler was a member of the Lydick United Methodist Church.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes for Child Alice Pauline Wright
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REF: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 36975 2. Obit: Alice P. (WRIGHT) O'DELL, South Bend newspaper, NOV 1973 Mrs. Maine Stichler, mother, 1969 3. "History of Wm. Lacy and Sally (PHELPS) O'DELL and their descendents ..." by Simeon V. O'DELL, 1976 4. "History of My Life...From Birth to Age 72...", by John Edward O'DELL 5. Margarett (STICKLER) STEININGER; Culver, IN; half-sister. 6. U.S. Census 1910 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D.#56; Sheet 12-B; #214/214, M.F. # T624-350. 7. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D. #71; Sheet #1; #4/#4. MF #T625-433.
BIO: Alice was a first cousin to Virgil GILCHRIST, compiler's father. The two cousins were extremely close in their youth. Compiler has heard many stories from her father of Virgil and Alice speaking Latin as they traveled from their farm homes to Richland Center High School. They also attended many parties and dances together and spent much time in each other's homes. After their marriages, Alice was a frequent visitor in the GILCHRIST home. She never missed sending some nice gift for each graduation or wedding in the GOLCHRIST FAMILY. She once traveled from South Bend to Jeffersonville at comipiler's request to surprise Virgil and Elizabeth at their anniversary dinner. Alice ran a thriving antique business out of her home-shop for many years. After her mother-in-law began to experience failing health, Alice closed her business in order to care for Mary JOHNSON O'DELL in "Plez" and Alice's home. After Mary's death, she once again opened and enjoyed her antique business.
Wilma FOLTZ has provided a copy of the following obituary. MRS. ERNEST O'DELL Mrs. Alice P. O'dell, 72, of 1436 Lincoln Way E., died at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the St. Joseph Hospital after an illness of one week. She was born Oct. 22, 1901 in South Bend and lived here all her life. On Dec. 23, 1922, in Mishawaka, she was married to Pleasant (Ernest) O'dell, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J.L. Meunick of Mishawaka, two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Theodore Stichler of Gas City, Ind.; and a sister, Mrs. Hugh Stieninger of South Bend. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Forest G. Hay and Son Funeral Home, 1201 S. Michigan St., where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday with Rev. J. MacNab, pastor of the Federated Church, Brookston, Ind., officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Mrs. O'dell had been employed by Uniroyal Inc. for 10 years. She was a member of Chapter 2, OES, and the Antique Dealers Assn.
(Compiler's Note) Alice, first cousin to Virgil GILCHRIST, married Ernie O'DELL, first cousin to Virgil's wife, Elizabeth O'DELL GILCHRIST. Died source: Social Security Death Index 1937-1995; Family Archive CD 110; Broderbund
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Theodore Stichler and Maine Augusta Mow
Husband Theodore Stichler 3
Born: 17 Nov 1865 - Indiana 3
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Died: 18 Feb 1922 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Father: Martin Stichler ( - ) 1
Mother: Magdaline Gephart ( - )
Marriage: 30 Jan 1906 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism 3, Ioof Cemetery, Rochester, Richland Center, Folton County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1870 - Ioof Cemetery, Rochester, Richland Center, Folton
Wife Maine Augusta Mow 1
Born: 27 Jul 1881 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Died: 3 Jun 1969 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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Father: David Bruce Mow (1857-1931) 1
Mother: Catherine (Kate) Beehler (1859-1948) 2
Other Spouse: John M. Wright (1872- ) - 14 Jul 1900 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
Noted events in her life were:
• Baptism 1, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Occupation, Lydick, St. Joseph County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1945 - Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
Children
1 F Charlotte Ruth Stichler
Born: 16 Aug 1910 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Died: 26 Aug 1973 - Lydick, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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Spouse: Henry Franklin (Frank) Cauffman (living)
2 M Theodore Stichler Jr. (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Velma E. Berkheiser (living)
3 F Theodora Isabelle Stichler
Born: 17 Nov 1915 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Died: 15 Apr 1943 - South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana 1
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Spouse: Hubert Woodcox (living)
4 F Dorathea Stichler
Born: 17 Nov 1915 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Died: 17 Nov 1915 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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5 F Margarett Augusta Stichler (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Hugh Elbert (Bud) Steininger (1910-1980) 1
Marr: 28 Aug 1937 - Logansport, Cass County, Indiana 1
General Notes (Husband)
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REF: 1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450 N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Obituaries: Theodore STICHLER, 1922 Mrs. Maine STICHLER, 1969 3. Tombstone: STICHLER, Theodore and Maine, IOOF Cemetery, Richland Center, IN 4. U.S. Census 1910 IN; Fulton Co.; E.D.56; Sheet 12-B; #214/#214 MF #624-350 5. U.S. Census 1870 IN; Marshall Co.; German Twp.; p. 16; #1/#2; p. 11 MF #593-342 6. "Index to Birth Records Fulton County IN 1882-1920" p. 273, Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis, IN 7. Fulton Co. Deed Book: 74-376-Stichler, Maine to Rookstool, Clayton Co. Recorder, Fulton Co., Rochester, IN 8. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D. #71; Sheet #1; #4/#4. MF #T625-433. 9. Byron B. GILCHRIST; 1790 E. 54th St. #219; Indianapolis IN 46220; nephew to Maine (MOW) STICHLER. 10. Theodore STICHLER, son, interviewed in Indianapolis, IN, 10 Jan. 1958. 11. Margarett (STICHLER) STEININGER, dau., 8950 S 1175 E., Culver, IN 48511.
BIO: Wilma FOLTZ has provided most of the data for Theodore STICHLER and his children. In the information sent to compiler, there was no place of birth given for him, but compiler had extracted the STICHLER's data from the 1910 census. On that enumeration, Theodore's place of birth is given as INDIANA. Both of his parents were reported to have been born in GERMANY. Theodore's age on that census was given as "45". This would indicate that he was 42 when he and Maine (MOW) WRIGHT married three years earlier. Whether Theodore had a previous marriage is not known. Per the census, he owned his farm "free and clear." Compiler has not made a real effort to find Theodore on earlier census records, but there were two or three families of STICHLER's found in Marshall County in 1870. The senior members of these families report their birthplace as FRANCE. It should be noted that the name is frequently spelled as "STICKLER." Theodore died young. He was just 57 at the time of his death. He left his wife, Maine, with a 20-year-old daughter, who would marry a few months later, and four other children under 12. Per Deed Books in Fulton County, Maine sold a parcel of land to Clayton R. ROOKSTOOL in Nov., 1927. Compiler has not examined that deed, but this could have been Theodore's farm in Fulton County. This may have been the time of Maine's move to St. Joseph County, where she would live the remainder of her life. The obituary for Theodore does not contain as much vital data as most obituaries of that time. Wilma FOLTZ has provided the copy from which it was taken. *************************** Feb. 18, 1922 Theodore Stickler, 57, farmer who lived near the Pendleton bridge is dead of cancer of the stomach. He had been ill about six months. He is survived by a widow and five children. Funeral Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Whippoorwill Church. Burial at Richland Center. ****************************
After compiler sent Margaret (STICHLER) STEININGER a copy of this biographical information on her father, Margaret wrote in a letter to compiler (30 Jan. 1998), "...I am very happy to receive the information on the STICHLER family; the obituary of Feb. 18, 1922 which states that my father died of stomach cancer sure was news to me. Theodore and I never knew that he had cancer. I have the hand written obituary that my Mother wrote at the time of his death and cancer was not mentioned..." Per Byron GILCHRIST, Theodore had earned a very comfortable living, and held a great many assets until he was caught up in the scam of a "merchant" who wanted to establish a large business in downtown Rochester. The "merchant" evidently succeeded in collecting a large sum of money from various local residents, then disappeared from the area leaving no trace of his destination. Quoting from an interview compiler had with Byron GILCHRIST, June, 1996: "Theodore was a very intelligent person! He earned a great deal of money. He was actually a teamster...had a big team of horses...built streets...He lost his money just before he died...'invested in a bogus grocery store that came to town. The outfit talked several people into investing in their business, then they disappeared from Rochester, taking those folks' money with them. I don't know if Theodore ever knew he lost his fortune; he was so ill when it all happened that Aunt Maine probably never told him...or if she did he probably did not comprehend it. Theodore had 2 brothers in South Bend...Charles STICHLER and the other brother's name I don't remember...He never married..."
Following Byron's funeral service in Indianapolis, IN, 10 January 1998, compiler had the opportunity to meet and talk briefly with Theodore's son, Theodore, Jr. Margarett STEININGER, Theodore's daughter, also attended the family gathering in Indianapolis, and the two shared some of their memories and some of the STICHLER family tradition with compiler.
Our dad had two brothers--Charlie and Fred. Fred became a hermit. When Fred died, Charlie came and told Dad they needed to go take care of the arrangements. Dad went and got his sheep shears. He cut Uncle Fred's hair with the shears, and did a great job! Everyone said what a good haircut Dad gave him. Dad was a real whiz with tools of any kind. Folks said he could do more with a single tool than most people would ever think of trying. He was smart!
Concerning Theodore's ancestors, ...Dad's father came to New York from GERMANY with two brothers. Somehow they got separated in N.Y. Two of them were finally reunited, but they never found the third one... Grandpa went (compiler missed the location) and started farming... They lived together until until they died; they had five children...
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes (Wife)
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m1. John M. Wright m2. Theodore Stichler
REF: 1. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER. daughter, 8950 S. 1175E, Culver, IN 2. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 3. Obituaries: Mrs. Maine Stichler, 1969 Mrs. Catherine Mow, mother, 1948 David Mowe, father, 1931 Theodora I. Woodcox, daughter, 1943 4. Virgil J. GILCHRIST, nephew, dec'd 5. Byron B. GILCHRIST, nephew, 219 E. 54th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220 6. Tombstone: Theodore and Maine Stichler, IOOF Cemetery, Richland Center, IN. 7. Letter: Maine STICHLER to Virgil GILCHRIST, 31 OCT 1956 8. "Index to Birth Records. Fulton County, IN 1882-1920" Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis, IN 9. "Index to Death Records, Fulton County, IN 1882-1920", p. 88, Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis, IN 10. U.S. Census 1900 IN; Fulton Co., E.D. #39; p.2; Richland Twp., #40/#40. MF #623-372 11. U.S. Census 1910 IN, Fulton Co., E.D. #56, Richland Twp., Sheet #12-B, #214/#214. MF #624-350 12. Fulton Co. Marriage Records; "Marie" A. Mow to John M. Wright, p. 716 Book G-96 13. Photocopy of handwritten Mow family data. Second birth entry: "Main Augusty Mow-born July the 27th. 1881 A.D. Fulton Cy Indiania (writer unknown) 14. Compiler: Family reports and memories. 15. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D. #71; Sheet #1; #4/#4. MF #T625-433.
BIO: Compiler remembers "Aunt Maine" as very proud and dignified in appearance. She was considered a "proper lady" and one for whom compiler's father felt a particular fondness. The few times when she was to visit the GILCHRIST home were anticipated with great preparation and excitement. Her oldest daughter, Alice, and compiler's father grew up as very close friends, as well as first cousins. Maine (MOW) STICHLER was to some extent a "substitue mother" to Virgil, and they maintained close contact over many miles and through many years. Compiler's sister, Claudia GILCHRIST DEEN, has a letter written to Virgil by his aunt in October, 1956, which compiler has photocopied: Oct. 31, 1956 Dear Virgil and family- You may be surprised to hear from me after so long- but this line is to tell you I do think of you all and wonder how you are. I didn't feel I could go to Jim's wedding alone, and so I missed seeing you. I am sure every one were happy on the happy ocassion. Where will they be at home? Not to far away I hope. How is your work now? I hope you have work and able to be on the job. There seem to be plenty building going on every where, we are getting another school building at Richland Center- Ernie is back to work again but he had a rugged time after surgery-for varicose veins. I will be glad for a line to know how you & family are.
Love aunt Maine
(Compiler's Note) The wedding she mentions was that of Jim GILCHRIST and Katherine WISHARD. "Ernie" was her son-in-law, husband of Alice WRIGHT ODELL. Nineteen-year-old Maine MOW was the oldest of David and "Kate" MOW's children still living at home at the time of the 1900 census. In July of that year, she married John M. WRIGHT. Their daughter, Alice Pauline, was born in October of 1901. Sometime before January 1906, this marriage ended in a divorce. Little is known about John WRIGHT or the marriage; this was a "closed subject" for discussion in the MOW family. The GILCHRIST's apparently respected this for the only thing compiler was ever told was "Aunt Maine was married to Alice's father, Mr. WRIGHT". Evidently Maine's second marriage was a much happier one, and Theodore STICHLER seemed to be highly respected throughout the family. The STICHLERs "made history" in Fulton County when Maine gave birth to triplets in November, 1915. "The Rochester Sentinel" carried the following story on Nov. 20: For the first time in sixteen years, the birth of triplets was recorded in this county, Friday when Mrs. Theodore Stichler, who lives north of the river, became the mother of two daughters and one son. Two children are living and seem to be in perfect health, while one daughter was still born. The living children weigh five and six pounds, and have been named Theodore, Jr. and Theodora. Mrs. Stichler is thirty-four years old and is the mother of two other children. Dr. Meek of Tiosa, the attending physician says that it was the first time he officiated at the arrival of triplets.
The two surviving members of this birth grew up and married in Fulton County. The daughter, Theodora, died a tragic death by suicide in 1943, accidentally taking the life of her small son at the same time. On June 3, 1969 Maine STICHLER attended the funeral of her youngest sister, Gladys RIGGS, in South Bend. Immediately after the service, Maine suffered a massive stroke and died at 1:35 p.m. on the same day her sister was buried. WIlma FOLTZ has provided a photocopy of the obituary:
STROKE LEADS TO DEATH OF MRS. STICHLER Mrs. Maine Stichler, 87, of the Haven Hubbard Nursing Home, New Carlisle, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, where she had been taken after she collapsed at the Hollis Funeral Home while attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Gladys M. Riggs. Death was attributed to a stroke. She was born July 27, 1881, in Fulton County and came to South Bend in 1937 from Battle Creek, Mich. Her husband, Theodore, died in 1922. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ernest O'dell, Mrs. Frank Cauffman and Mrs. Hugh Steininger, all of South Bend; a son, Theodore of Gas City, Ind., nine grandchildren; and two brothers, Omer Mow of South Bend and Carlton Mow of Moses Lake, Wash. Two other daughters preceded her in death. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Lydick United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Seitz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Richland Center. Friends may call at the Forest G. Hay and Son Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday. Mrs. Stichler was a member of the Lydick United Methodist Church.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes for Child Charlotte Ruth Stichler
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m1. Unknown Stichler" m2. Henry Franklin (Frank) Cauffman
Individual note: BIO: Wilma FOLTZ has supplied a copy of the following obituary:
MRS. H. FRANK CAUFFMAN Mrs. Charlotte Ruth Cauffman, 63, of 26324 Eunice St., Lydick, died at 11 a.m. Sunday in Carlyle Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Fulton County and had lived here since 1946, coming from Battle Creek, Mich. On Feb. 14, 1963, in South Bend, as Charlotte Stichler, she was married to H. Frank Cauffman, who survives, along with a son, David B. of New Carlisle; three grand- daughters; a brother, Theodore Stichler of Gas City, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Alice O'Dell of South Bend, and Mrs. Margaret Steininger of Lydick. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday in the Weisheimer Funeral Home. Mrs. Cauffman was a member of the Lydick United Methodist Church, Unit 126, Mothers of World War II and Circle Three, Supreme Forest Woodman.
(Mrs. FOLTZ added "Aug. 26, 1973".) Charlotte was the first born of Maine and Theodore STICHLER. At the time of the 1910 census, Theodore and Maine had been married three years, and Maine's daughter, Alice, was enumerated in their home at age 8. That census was taken May, 1910; Charlotte was born in August of that year. The 1920 census shows Carlotte, "Daughter, F, W, 9, b. Indiana..." in the household of her parents on 02 Jan. 1920. Compiler's first memory of Charlotte was from a visit taken to the STICHLER home about 1951. At that time, Charlotte and her son, David, were living with her mother, Maine MOW WRIGHT STICHLER. Charlotte's father died in 1922. Compiler remembers her father, Virgil GILCHRIST, frequently speaking of Charlotte's "grit" in deciding to raise David by herself, and what a good job she had done. David was a teenager at the time of the visit, and he was a very pleasant, mature and polite young man. In the above obituary, the statement is made that Charlotte was a member of Mothers of WW II. Compiler questions this information, since David would not have been old enough to serve in that war. David's obituary states that he was a member of the American Legion, so he probably was a veteran of the Korean War.
REF: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ; 1049 E - 450 N; Rochester, IN; desc. of Adam and Harriet (WALKER) MOW. 2. Obituaries: Mrs. Frank CAUFFMAN Mrs. Maine STICHLER, Mother, 1969 (Copies of obituaries provided by Wilma FOLTZ.) 3. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton County; Richland Twp.; E.D.#71; Sheet #1; #4/#4. MF #T625-433.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes for Child Theodora Isabelle Stichler
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BIO: Wilma MOW FOLTZ has provided compiler with hand-copied articles taken from the files of the "Rochester Sentinel", Rochester, IN
20 November 1915: For the first time in sixteen years, the birth of triplets was recorded in this county, Friday when Mrs. Theodore Stickler who lives north of the river, became the mother of two daughters and one son. Two children are living and seem in perfect health, while one daughter was still-born. The living children weigh five and six pounds, and have been named Theodore, Jr. and Theodora. Mrs. Stickler is thirty four years old and is the mother of two other children. Dr. Meek of Tiosa, the attending physician says that it was the first time he officiated at the arrival of triplets. *********************
In 1943, Theodora committed suicide. In spite of her precautions to protect her children, her son died with her. The following account appeared in the Rochester newspaper. "A former Richland Township resident now of South Bend, committed suicide and her bewildered four year old son laid his head on his mother's breast in the gas filled kitchen of their home Saturday to join her in the death she intended to spare for her children. It was there that Hubert Woodcox found his wife, Theodora, 27, and his son, Hubert Wayne, when he returned to their little home near South Bend after finishing his night shift at Studebaker aviation plant Saturday morning. In a bedroom with a window open slept the daughter, Laura Gail Woodcox, 6, who was rushed to the Epworth hospital in South Bend for emergency treatment and released soon after. A note in the lifeless hand of the mother told the tragic story. Suffering from an illness that dated back to an automobile accident more than a year ago in which Mrs. Woodcox received a neck injury; the mother had put her children to bed, carefully covered the space under the hall door with a rug that was used to keep the fumes from the children. Then she wrote the note to her husband. She said she hoped the children would not breathe the gas. It was 1:30 a.m. she said in the note, when she became very tired and wanted "to rest." But Hubert Wayne awoke at his usual early hour Saturday morning and went in search of his mother. He found her lying on the floor of the gas filled kitchen. Apparently drowsy from the fumes, the little tot lay down by his mother with his head on her breast. There Mr. Woodcox found him, his body still warm, when he came from work. Ladora's longer sleep apparently saved her life, the open window in the bedroom protected that area from the gas. Mr. Woodcox told of a previous attempt by the mother to take her life in the same manner. Then, he said, the gas made her ill before she lost consciousness and she turned off the gas and went to bed. This time the six burners on the stove poured forth fumes until the husband came home. Mrs. Woodcox was born on a farm north of Rochester November 17th, 1915, one of triplets. She moved to South Bend from Rochester in the spring of 1927. Last April 1 the couple celebrated their ninth anniversary. Mr. Woodcox is the son of Mrs. Sam Wenger of this city who was notified of the tragedy. Mr. Woodcox has a number of relatives in this community. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Woodcox lived on a farm south of Richland Center before moving to South Bend to reside. Mrs. Woodcox is survived, in addition to her husband and daughter, by her mother, Mrs. Maine Stickler, of South Bend; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Steininger, Chain O'Lakes; Mrs. Alice O'Dell, Mishawaka and Miss Charlotte Stickler, of Battle Creek, Mich.; a brother, Theodore, one of the triplets, of Argos. The third child of the triplets died shortly after birth. The son, Hubert Wayne, was born in South Bend, October 27, 1938. The bodies were moved to the Forest G. Hay funeral home in South Bend where they will lie in state. Funeral arrangements are incomplete."
The 1920 census record shows the age of "Theodora I." and her brother, Theodore, as "4-7/12."
REF: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ; 1049 E - 450 N; Rochester, IN; desc. of Adam and Harriet MOW. 2. Obituary: 1943 (Photocopy of handwritten copy provided by Wilma FOLTZ.) 3. Birth announcement: "Triplets born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore STICHLER, "Rochester Sentinel", 20 Nov. 1915. 4. Family stories. 5. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D. #71; Sheet #1; #4/#4. MF #T625-433.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Margaret Mow
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REF: 1. WORLD FAMILY TREE, Vol. 5, Tree #2055, Broderbund, submitted by Nancy NORDQUIST, 1550 NW 295th St., Apt. 110, Shoreline WA 98117-2857.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Mark Allen Mow
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Mark Anthony Mow
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Richard Ralph Reahard and Mary Ellen Mow
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Matthew Robert Mow
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Charles Omer Steffey and Maude Susan Mow
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Born: 1 May 1883 - Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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• Baptism 1, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1945 - Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana
Michael Allen Mow
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Myra Lynn Mow
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Naomi Leona Mow
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• Baptism 1, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1870 - Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
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Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Nathan Jarod Mow
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Omer Franklin Mow and Dorothy (Arnold) Peterson
Husband Omer Franklin Mow 1
Born: 18 Nov 1889 - Mentone, Kosciusko County, Indiana 1
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Mother: Catherine (Kate) Beehler (1859-1948) 2
Marriage: 23 Sep 1921 - Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan 1
Other Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Boggess (1893-1920) - 1 Mar 1913 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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• Baptism 1, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1945 - Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
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REFERENCES: 1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER, 8950 S-1175E, Culver, IN 46511 3. Fulton County Marriage Records; Book I-74 (Omer F. Mow to Elizabeth Boggess) County Clerk, Rochester, IN 4. U.S. Census 1900 IN; Fulton Co., Richland Twp., E.D.#39, p.2, #40/#40 5. Obituary: Omer F. Mow, 1975 Kathleen Mow, daughter, 1917 6. Tombstone: Mow, Omer...Elizabeth...IOOF Cemetery, Richland Center, IN
BIO: Wilma FOLTZ has supplied the obituary copy:
OMER F. MOW Omer F. Mow, 85, of 905 E. Fox, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday in the Ridgedale Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mr. Mow was a construction industry employee. Born on Nov. 18, 1889, in Mentone, he had lived here most of his life, coming to Rochester. On Sept. 23, 1921 in Benton Harbor, he married Dorothy Peterson who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert D., Sr. of Mishawaka;two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Pearson of South Bend and Mrs. Bettie Bowerman of Niles; four grandchildren and a brother, Carlton G. of St. Marses Lake, Wash. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Guisinger Colonial Chapel. Rev. Theodore Snyder, pastor of Albright United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, will officiate. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Richland Center. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday in the funeral home. He was a retired member of Carpenters Local 413. Mrs. FOLTZ has added 10-12-75.
Per the family history data furnished by Mrs. FOLTZ Omer's first wife, Elizabeth Boggess, died 24 Apr 1920. Omer married again in 1921 to Dorothy Peterson. Died source: Social Security Death Index 1937-1995; Family Archive CD 110; Broderbund
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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Individual note: 1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER, Culver, IN 3. Obituary: Omer F. Mow, husband, 1975
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Paul Arthur Mow
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Rebecca Mow
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REF: 1. WORLD FAMILY TREE, Vol. 5, Tree #2055, Broderbund, submitted by Nancy NORQUIST, 1550 NW 195th St., Apt. 110, Shoreline, WA 98117-2857. NOTE: No location of birth and death is given for this child.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Robert Bruce Mow Jr. and Jo Ann Porter
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Robert Henry F. Mow
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Robert Lee (S.O Don) Mow
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Samuel (Dewey) Mow and Ida Stella Wiseman
Husband Samuel (Dewey) Mow 1
Born: 14 Apr 1898 - Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Father: Charles Cecil (Charlie) Mow (1872-1916) 1
Mother: Clara Fredonia Harpster (1879-1950) 1
Marriage: 13 Sep 1924 - Kosciusko County, Indiana 1
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• Baptism 1, Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana
• Occupation, N. Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1870 - School Teacher
• Adoption, 1870 - Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Wife Ida Stella Wiseman
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2 M Thomas Allen Mow 1
Born: 12 Oct 1930 - Kosciusko County, Indiana 1
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Individual note: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Obituaries: S.V. Mow, 1954 Mrs. S. Dewey Mow, wife, 1965 Charlie Cecil Mow, father, 1916 Thomas Allen Mow, son, 1987
BIO: Wilma Foltz has provided a copy of the obituary:
S. V. MOW DIES AT NORTH MANCHESTER Samuel V. Mow, 56, former resident of Fulton County died at 12:30 a.m. today at his residence in North Manchester. He had been in ill health for five years. He was born April 14, 1898, near Rochester to Charles and Clara Harpster Mow. He was a member of the North Manchester Presbyterian Church. Mr. Mow was a retired school teacher. His wife, the former Stella Wiseman, to whom he was married on Sept. 13, 1924, survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Reahard and Miss Myra Lynn Mow, both of North Manchester; one son, Thomas Allen, at home; two brothers and three sisters and two grand- children. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bender funeral home, North Manchester. Dr. Orrin Mansfield will officiate and burial will be in the Union cemetery at Pierceton. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Mrs. Foltz has crossed the "V" and written "D" over it as Dewey's middle initial. In his father's obituary, he is referred to as Samuel D.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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Individual note: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Obituaries: Mrs. S. Dewey Mow, 1965 S.V. Mow, husband, 1954 Thomas Allen Mow, son, 1987
Wilma Foltz supplied the obituary: "MRS. S. DEWEY MOW died on September 18, 1965 of a heart attack in her home. She had lived in Warsaw for seven years after moving from North Manchester. Mrs. Mow was born in Kosciusko County in 1898 and married Samuel Dewey Mow in 1924. Mr. Mow died in 1954. Survivors include two daughters, one son and eight grandchildren.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes for Child Thomas Allen Mow
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Individual note: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Obituaries: Thomas Allen Mow, 1987 S. V. Mow, father, 1954
BIO: THOMAS ALLEN MOW MARTINSVILLE, Ind.--Thomas Allen Mow, 56, of Martinsville, brother of Mrs. Raymond (Myra) Lackey, Warsaw, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday in his home. He had been in failing health about one and one-half months. Born in Warsaw on Oct. 12, 1930, he was the son of Samuel Dewey and Ida Stella Wiseman Mow. His marriage was to Carol Littlefield, who survives. A graduate of Manchester College, he had been employed by the RCA in Bloomington and Indianapolis. A member of the United Methodist Church, Martinsville, Mow was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and played in the Navy band. He was a singer in the Indianapolis Symphony Chorus. In addition to his wife, Carol Mow, survivors include three sons, David, Mark and John Mow and one daughter, Cindy Mow, all of Martinsville, and a sister Mrs. Richard (Mary) Reahard, Vanderwagen, New Mexico. Friends may call in the Neal and Summers Mortuary in Martinsville, today from 4-9 p.m., then on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the 2 p.m. service there. Burial will be in a Martinsville Cemetery.
Mrs. FOLTZ has added "AUG. 17".
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
George W. Weir and Sarah Estella (Sattie) Mow
Husband George W. Weir 1
Born: 19 Apr 1867 - Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Marriage: 29 Aug 1888 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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• Baptism 1, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1870 - Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
Wife Sarah Estella (Sattie) Mow 1
Born: 9 Nov 1869 - Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Mother: Harriet Jane Walker (1833-1905) 1
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• Baptism 1, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Occupation, Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
• Adoption, 1945 - Richland Center, Fulton County, Indiana
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1 M James Harold Weir 1
Born: 25 Jul 1889 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Marr: 2 Sep 1919 - Akron, Fulton County, Indiana 1
2 F Grethel Marian Weir
Born: Jun 1891 - Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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3 M Herman Adam Weir
Born: 8 Jun 1893 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Marr: 10 Jan 1915 - Peru, Miami County, Indiana 1
4 M Howard Ami Weir 1
Born: 20 Nov 1899 - Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana 1
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Spouse: Edna Geneive Jackson (1901-1992) 1
Marr: 25 Feb 1922 - Fulton County, Indiana 1
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REFERENCES: 1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450 N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER, 8950 S. 1175 E, Culver, IN 46511 3. Obituaries: George Weir, 1927 Sarah E. Weir, 1929 Provided by Wilma FOLTZ. 4. Fulton Co. Death Records, Bd. of Health, Rochester, IN 5. Fulton Co. Marriage Records; Book E-225, Co. Clerk, Rochester, IN 6. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; ED #71; Sheet #7-B; #215/#220. MF #T625-433.
BIO: Wilma FOLTZ provided the following obituary for George WEIR.
September 24, 1927 George Weir, aged 60, a well known farmer of the Richland Center neighborhood passed away at his home shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday morning. Death resulted from a cancerous infection and an attack of influenza. The deceased had been in ill health for the last two years although his condition was not regarded as serious until the past few days. George, the son of James and Mary Weir, was born on a farm near Richland Center on April 19, 1867 and has resided in that vicinity all of his life. On August 18, 1888 he was united in marriage to Sarah Mowe. Mr. Weir was a member of the IOOF Lodge of Richland Center. The deceased is survived by his wife and three sons, Harold of near Richland Center, Howard of South Bend and Herman at home. The funeral services will be held at the Richland Center Church with the Rev. John Dean in charge. Burial will be made in the adjacent cemetery.
Compiler's Note: The obituary states the cause of death was cancer and influenza; death records at the Bd. of Health give the cause as "Cancer of the jaw and liver."
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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REFERENCES: 1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER, 8950 S. 1175E, Culver, IN 46511 3. Obituaries: Sarah E. WEIR, 1929 George WEIR, 1927, husband 4. Rosemary WILLIAMS, P.O. Box 65, Fulton, IN Notes from death records of Fulton Co. Bd. of Health 5. U.S. Census, 1870, IN, Fulton Co., Richland Twp., p. 16, #109/#110 M.F. #593-316 6. U.S. Census 1880, IN, Fulton Co., Richland Twp., E.D. #38, p. 6, #56/#56 M.F. #T9-278 7. Fulton Co. IN Marriage Records: Book E-225, County Clerk, Rochester, IN 8. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; ED #71; Sheet #7-B; #215/#220. MF #T625-433.
BIO: Wilma FOLTZ provided copies of two obituaries for Sarah WEIR.
Sarah E. WEIR, daughter of Adam and Harriet MOW, was born in Richland township, Nov. 9, 1869, and departed this life at her home south east of Richland Center, Indiana, January 22, 1929, aged 59 years. two months and 13 days. She was united in marriage to George W. Weir on August 29, 1888. To this union four children were born. They all survive except Grethel, who passed to the world beyond in infancy. When 15 years of age she was converted and united to the Grandview Evangelical church and a few years later removed her membership to the Richland Center M.E. church. On Sept. 24, 1927, the death angel hovered over the home and soon removed the spirit of the husband and companion of her life. The separation was hard to bear but with the faith of her Christ as her anchor and her face set toward the Heavenly City, she traveled onward toward that city. During her suffering she expressed to her Pastor, "that in this last hour of her life, with intense suffering and pain, her strength and comfort was in Christ, and that she had her cross to bear, that someday she would be set free from this body of flesh," and she lifted her voice in the words of the poet:
Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for everyone, And there's a cross for me.
The consecrated cross I'll bear, Till death shall set me free. And then go home, my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me.
Oh, Precious cross, oh glorious crown, Oh Resurrection Day, Ye angels from the stars come down And bear my soul away.
Upon the the crystal pavement, down, At Jesus' blessed feet, With joy I'll cast my golden crown, And his dear name repeat.
By faith she discerned the blessed world where there is no night, and hope and patience awaited the morning. It has now come. Hers was a long night. There were times when the night was dark when her soul travailed in the suffering of the flesh, but the morning came, it dawned with unearthly splendor, she passed from this Vale of tears and sorrow, to await the coming of her children. She leaves to mourn her departure, three sons, Harold, of Richland Township, Herman, at home, and Howard of South Bend, also a foster daughter, Mrs. Bertha Wilhelm, of Hammond. Two grandchildren, three brothers, J.S. Mow of Cornelius, Oregon, D.B. Mow and M.L. Mow of Richland Township and many friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.L. Adams of Leiters Ford, at the Richland Center M.E. Church, on Thursday. Burial in the IOOF Cemetery.
The second obituary gives the cause of death as "cancer and dropsy". Death records at the Fulton County Bd. of Health list causes as "CA of Breast and Chest". It also names Sarah's sons as James, Herman A. and Howard A.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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Individual note: BIO: Wilma FOLTZ provided a copy of the following Obituary:
"JAMES H. WEIR DIES AT 76 YEARS" James Harold Weir, 76, Noblesville-White Oak community, a native of Fulton County and a retired farmer, died in Riverview hospital at 6:45 p.m. today in Noblesville where he has been a resident 11 years in his son Joel's home. He was a member of the Whippoorwill Community church near Richlnad Center in Fulton county although he had attended the Fisher's Methodist church while a resident of the Hamilton county community. He was a member of Rochester's Americam Legion Post No. 36. He was the son of George and Sarah Mow Weir born in Fulton county July 25, 1889. He was married to Anna Kerler Sept. 2, 1919 in Fulton county. She preceded him in death in Oct. 1948. Survivors include his son; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Berthal Wilhelm, Hammond and two brothers, Herman and Howard, both of R.F. 3, Rochester. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Foster and Good funeral home in Rochester with the Rev. Walter Meacham officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center IOOF cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Foltz added: "May 11, 1966" Per the 1920 census enumeration, James was 30 years of age and his occupation was "School Teacher." He and "Annie G." were renting their home in Richland Twp.
REF: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ; 1049 E - 450 N; Rochester, IN; cousin to James WEIR. 2. Obituaries: Anna G. WEIR, Wife, 1948 James WEIR, 1966 Joel WEIR, Son, 1982 Copies of all obituaries provided by Wilma FOLTZ. 3. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; ED #71; Sheet #7-B; #215/#221. MF #T625-433.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes for Child Herman Adam Weir
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REF: 1. Wilma (MOW) FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Margarett (STICHLER) STEININGER, Culver, IN 3. Obituary: Herman D. Weir, 1978 James H. Weir, 1966, brother George Weir, 1927, fether Mrs. George Weir, 1929, mother
BIO: Mrs. FOLTZ has provided a copy of the following obituary.
HERMAN WEIR Herman A. Weir, 85, died at 2:30 a.m. today in Parkview hospital, Plymouth, where he was admitted Friday. Mr. Weir was born June 8, 1893 in Richland township to George and Sarah Mow Weir and had spent most of his life in the Richland Center community. He was married Jan. 10, 1915 in Peru to Pearl M. Ralstin, who survives. Mr. Weir was a retired carpenter and member of the Richland Center United Methodist church and the Peru Moose Lodge. Surviving with the wife are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary A. Weir, Huntington; three grandchildren, H. Andrew Weir, Mrs. Tim (Margaret Anne) Lawrence, both of Huntington, and Mrs. Phil... (the clipping was torn and cut away).... Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster and Good funeral home with the Rev. Terry Shumaker officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday.
Mrs. FOLTZ added July 3 at the bottom.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
General Notes for Child Howard Ami Weir
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REF: 1. Margarett STICKLER STEININGER, 8950 S 1175E, Culver, IN 46511 2. Byron GILCHRIST, E. 52nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46220 3. Claudia GILCHRIST DEEN, 4790 Union Chapel Rd., Corydon, IN 47112 4. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 5. Rosemary WILLIAMS, P.O. Box 65, Fulton, IN 6. Obituaries: Geneive Weir, wife, 01 AUG 1992 Howard A. Weir, 26 AUG 1992 7. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; ED #71; Sheet #7-B; #215/#220. MF #T625-433.
BIO: Wilma FOLTZ has provided a copy of Howard's obituary.
HOWARD WEIR Nov. 20, 1899-Aug. 26, 1992 Howard Ami Weir, 92, formerly of Rte 3, Rochester, died at 8:30 a.m. today at LifeCare Center, where he had lived since Aug. 28, 1991. Born in Richland Township to George W. and Sarah E. Mow Weir, he was a lifetime of resident this communtiy. On Feb. 25, 1922 in Richland Center he married Geneive Jackson, who died Aug. 1, 1992. He was a retired farmer. His farm was honored as a Hoosier Homestead Farm. He was a member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church and a 70-year member of the Richland Center IOOF Lodge, where he served as a Past Noble Grand and chaplain for many years. He was a former member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau. Preceding in death was a son, William Eugene, in infancy. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam Overmyer officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, where the Richland Center IOOF Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Richland Center United Methodist Church.
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
Shannon Sue Mow
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Ulysses Sidney (Grant) Mow
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REFERENCES: 1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450N, Rochester, IN 46975 2. Margarett STICHLER STEININGER, S-8950E, Culver, IN 46511 3. Tombstone: U.S. Grant Mow; IOOF Cemetery, Richland Center, IN 4. Fulton Co. IN Death Records: Book C19-18; Bd. of Health, Rochester, IN via Rosemary WILLIAMS, P.O. Box 65, Fulton, IN 46931 5. U.S. Census 1870, IN, Fulton Co., Richland Twp., p. 16, #109/#110, M.F. #593-316 6. U.S. Census 1880, IN, Fulton Co., Richland Twp., E.D. #38, p. 6, #56/#56 M.F. #T9-278 7. "Last Wills and Orders of the Court", Book I; p. 218-219; Fulton Co. Recorder's Office, Rochester, IN
BIO: Grant MOW never married. He died at the age of 52, leaving his estate to his brothers, sisters, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. The cause of death per the death records at the Fulton Co. Bd. of Health was "Chronic Neuphritis (assumed to be nephritis). In June, 1917, before he died in August of that year, he wrote his last will and testament. It was proven in court three days after his death by Omar B. SMITH, one of the two men who witnessed the writing of the will. The following in a transcription of the will, taken from an actual copy owned by compiler. I, Ulyses S.G. Mow at this time a resident of Fulton County, Indiana and being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills made. Item I. It is my will that all of my just debts be first paid. Item II. I will that as soon as practicable after my death my executor have erected a monument at a cost not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars to mark my last resting place. Item III. I give and bequeath to my brothers David B. Mow, Marion L. Mow, James S. Mow, the sum of One Hundred Dollars and to my sisters Sarah E. Wier, the sum of One Hundred Dollars and Anna E. Lawson, the sum of Seventy-five Dollars and to Clara F. Mow and her Children Dewey S., Walter A., Helen, Alice, James W. and Harriet collectively, the sum of One Hundred Dollars, the said Clara F. Mow and children to share equally in said one hundred dollars. Item IV. All the residue and remainder of my property of whatsoever kind or character be the same, real, personal or mixed, I devise and bequeath to my nephew Clayton Mow. Item V. I nominate and appoint my brother Marion L. Mow as executor of this my last will. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto suscribe my name this 11th day of June, 1917. (Ulysses S.G. Mow) (signature)
The above and foregoing instrument signed, sealed and acknowledged by the said Ulyses S.G. Mow as and for his last will and testament in our presence, who at his request and in his presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto this 11th day of June, 1917. (Signatures) Chas. E. Gould Omar B. Smith
Recorded Feby. 24 1919 at "p.m. C. H. Appl__(?) Recorder, Fulton County
Source: Elizabeth (Ann) Gilchrist-Jun 1998
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