The Copes of Orange County, Indiana
A Family History
Written by Robert E. Lane
October 2011
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FIRST GENERATION
1. Andrew Cope was
born about 1765.
He is
listed in
the Knox County, KY, tax lists from 1803 through 1809.
He is not in
the earlier tax lists, so he
must
have moved there in late 1802 or early 1803.
His
son Andrew Jesse Cope's birth
place
is listed as Tennessee, so the family must have
come from there.
Clay County, KY, was formed
in 1807
from parts of Madison, Knox, and Floyd Counties.
He appeared in the census in
1810 in
Clay County, KY. It lists 1 male 0-16, 1
male
16-26, 1 male 45-over, 1
female 0-10,
2 females 10-16 and 1 female 26-45. She
ppeared in the census in 1820 in Clay County, KY. It lists 1 male 16-26, 1 male
45-over and 1 female 45-over.
He died before 1830 in Clay County, KY.
Andrew Cope and Susan [Unknown] were married about 1785. Susan [Unknown]1 was born
Unknown. She died Unknown. Andrew Cope and Susan [Unknown] had the following
children:
2 i. Andrew Jesse Cope, born about 1790.
3 ii. Lavina Cope, born 1796.
4 iii. Andrew Cope Jr., born 1798.
5 iv. Chaney Cope, born 1800.
6 v. Edy Cope, born 1802.
SECOND GENERATION
2. Andrew Jesse Cope was born about 1790 in Tennessee. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. It lists Jesse (60), Nancy
(53), Craig (21), Mary (20) and Ambrose (17). He appeared in the census in 1860
in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists Andrew (70) living with his
son Andrew.
He died Unknown in Knox County, KY.
Andrew Jesse Cope and Nancy Spurlock were married Unknown. Nancy Spurlock, daughter
of William Spurlock and Elizabeth [Unknown], was born in 1797 in Tennessee. The 1850
census reports Virginia. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She
died on April 11, 1853in Knox County, KY. Andrew Jesse Cope and Nancy Spurlock had
the following children:
7 i. Luchana Cope, born 1816.
8 ii. Andrew Jackson "Jack" Cope Sr., born March 24, 1818.
9 iii. William H. Cope, born 1820.
10 iv. Elizabeth Cope, born May 5, 1822.
11 v. Nancy Cope, born 1823.
12 vi. Susannah Cope, born 1824.
13 vii. David Cope, born 1826.
14 viii. Craig Cope, born in 1829.
15 ix. Mary Cope, born 1830.
16 x. Ambrose Cope, born 1833.
3. Lavina Cope4 was born in 1796. Some sources list her as Louvina Mary Ann Cope. She
died Unknown. Lavina Cope and William Jeffreys were married on March 17, 1816 in
Clay County, KY. William Jeffreys was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
4. Andrew Cope Jr. was born in 1798 in Tennessee. He appeared in the census in 1840
in Knox County, KY. It lists 1 male 30-40, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 30-40 and 1
female 80-90. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Laurel County, KY. It lists
Andrew (50) and Elizabeth (46). Andrew died before 1860 in Kentucky based on the
fact that Betsy is the head of household in the 1860 census. Andrew Cope Jr. and
Elizabeth "Betsy" Asher were married on January 22, 1821 in Clay County, KY
(Kentucky Marriages thru 1850). Elizabeth "Betsy" Asher was born about 1803 in
Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1840 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in
the census in 1850 in Laurel County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1860 in
Flatlick District, Knox County, KY. It lists Betsy (57) and China Asher (9). She
died Unknown.
5. Chaney Cope was born in 1800. She died Unknown. She likely died before 1828, when
David Lewis remarried. Chaney Cope and David Lewis were married on October 22, 1819
in Clay County, KY (Kentucky Marriages thru 1850). David Lewis5, son of Messenger
Lewis and Freelove Shaw, was born about 1794 in Virginia. He was a farmer. He died
Unknown.
6. Edy Cope was born in 1802. She died Unknown. Edy Cope and William Piercefield were
married in 1822 in Clay County, KY. William Piercefield was born Unknown. He died
Unknown.
THIRD GENERATION
7. Luchana Cope was born in 1816 in Harlan County, KY. Some sources report her name
as Lucinda.
She appeared in the census in 1840 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek
District, Knox County, KY.
She died about 1862.
Luchana Cope and William Mills were married on March 12, 1836 in Knox County, KY.
Sisters Luchana and Susannah Cope married brothers William and Thomas Mills. William
Mills, son of Nasby Mills and Esther Haddock, was born about 1814 in Knox County, KY.
He appeared in the census in 1840 in Knox County, KY. It lists 1 male 0-5, 1 male
20-30, 1 female 0-5 and 1 female 20-30. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox
County, KY. It lists William (36), Luchana (34), Emily (11), James (9), Elizabeth
(8), John (4) and Esther (2). She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek
District, Knox County, KY. It lists William (46), Luchana (43), Emily (23), James
(21), Elizabeth (17), John (15), Ester (12) and Nancy (9). He appeared in the census
in 1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. It lists William (57), Chaney (23),
Martha (5), Rosy (2), William (1) [are these 3 grandchildren?], Nancy (18), Fanny (12
) and Mary (10). He died about 1875 in Knox County, KY. William Mills and Luchana
Cope had the following children:
17 i. Emily Jane Mills, born July, 1836.
18 ii. James M. Mills, born 1839.
19 iii. Elizabeth Mills, born May, 1841.
20 iv. John Mills, born about 1844.
21 v. Martha Mills, born June 8, 1845.
22 vi. Esther Mills, born February, 1847.
23 vii. Nancy Mills, born in 1851.
24 viii. Fanny Mills, born about 1858.
25 ix. Mary Mills, born about 1860.
8. Andrew Jackson
"Jack" Cope Sr. was born on March 24, 1818 in Harlan County, KY.
He
was a
farmer.
David
Nelson
visited the county seat of Clay County, KY and found a land record in
the genealogy section of the
local
library showing that Andrew J. and Winnie Cope
owned land on "Red Bird
Creek". A Clay County, KY county
court record on August
27, 1827 says "On motion of
Faris Roberts he [John M. Hacker] is sppt surveyor of
the road from the ford of the
Red
Bird below Andrew Cope up big creek to the top
of the ridge and that Andrew
Cope,
David Lewis, Thomas Roberts, Claiborn Hacker,
Titus Hacker, Jack Wilson,
Swinfield
Roberts, Faris Roberts, Samuel Hacker, Hogan
Hacker, Jessee Roberts and
Dudly Hunt
and all persons residing on the waters on
Big Creek keep the same in
repair as
the law directs."
He appeared in the census in
1850 in
Knox County, KY. It lists Andrew (32),
Winny
(28), William (5) and Mary
(3) living
next door to his sister Elizabeth. Jack
appeared in the census in
1860 in
Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
It
lists Andrew (42), Winnie
(38),
William (15), Wily (10), Jesse (4), Nancy (2) and
his brother Ambrose (28) and
father
Andrew Jesse (70).
He served in the military in
the
American Civil War. When the war began,
loyalties
were divided in Kentucky. Men enlisted in both the Union and
Confederate armies.
Jack joined the 7th Kentucky
Volunteer Infantry on the Union side. He
enrolled on
August 20, 1861 and was
mustered in
at Camp Dick Robinson on September 22 as a
sergeant in Company I. The regimental history shows two engagements
during his time
of service: (1) October 21,
1861 -
Battle of Camp Wildcat at Rockcastle Hills, Laurel
County Kentucky, and (2)
March 21-23,
1862 - Skirmish at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.
Jack was wounded, presumably
at
Cumberland Gap, and was discharged from the army on
April 26, 1862 at Cumberland
Ford,
Kentucky.
Goodspeed's History of Dubois
County
says he was in the war about eight months, but
became disabled and returned home. He was persecuted by the rebels in Kentucky, so
he moved to Indiana in 1862. See the entry for son Jesse for the entire text.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Andrew (53), Rachel (44), Polly (23), Wiley (20), Jessie (14), Nancy (13), Thomas
(4), Andrew (1) and Silas Mills (18), probably a relative of his brother-in-law
William Mills.
Fred Dillard's memoirs state that "The broad acres extending from the Clements Ford
southeastward and to Elon was once the property of Jack [Andrew Jackson] Cope. In
my recollection it belonged to two well known and prosperous brothers, Thomas and
Andrew Cope. They had married the Ford sisters Etta and Martha. If both had had
children they would have been double cousins but as it was Thomas and Etta had no
children but they became almost father and mother to the large family of children
of Andy and Martha. These brothers liked baseball and fox hunting. Many are the
exciting baseball games I have seen on the different diamonds on this farm. Elon
played, Ellsworth, Wickliff, Newton Stewart, Dubois, Cuzco, Birdseye, English, and
others. They had the first greyhound that I ever saw and he was credited with
catching foxes on the run. This farm was made a modern dairy farm by their nephew,
Elvin Cope, a teacher and leading civic leader and farmer of his generation."
He died on December 15, 18735 in Orange County, IN. He was buried on December 17,
1873 at Elon Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was
moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when Patoka Lake was created.
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Cope Sr. and Winnie Lewis were married on December 7, 1844
in Knox County, KY (book A, page 7). Winnie Lewis was born about 1822 in North
Carolina. David Nelson reported that Winnie Lewis may have been related to
Messenger Lewis. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She
appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She
died on February 14, 1862 in Knox County, KY. Family stories report that Winnie
Lewis Cope died while the family was en route from Kentucky to Indiana and that
she was buried somewhere on the banks of the Ohio River. However, Goodspeed's
biography of her son Jesse reported that she died in 1862 in Kentucky and her
husband remarried before coming to Indiana. David Nelson reported that Andrew
Cope's Civil War pension states that she died while he was in the service. Given
that she died in February and Andrew was not discharged until April, and Andrew
remarried before coming to Indiana, the family story must be incorrect. Andrew
Jackson Cope and Winnie Lewis had the following children:
26 i. William Cope, born February 11, 1845.
27 ii. Miria J. "Mary or Polly" Cope, born on October 28, 1846.
28 iii. Wylie Cope, born June 12, 1850.
29 iv. Jesse Cope, born September 11, 1855.
30 v. Nancy Cope, born June 26, 1857.
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Cope Sr. and Rachel "Sarah" Honeycutt were married on January
26, 1863 in Knox County, KY. Some records list the date as January 6. Their
marriage record posted on the Knox County, KY web site lists her as Rachel. Other
records contain both the names Sarah and Rachael; it is assumed that both names
refer to the same person. Rachel "Sarah" Honeycutt was born in 1826 in North
Carolina. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Rachel (54), step-daughter Mary (33), Thomas (14) and Andrew (11). Sarah
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Rachel (83) living with her daughter-in-law, Martha Ford Cope. She died on April
22, 1912. Andrew Jackson Cope and Rachel Honeycutt had the following children:
31 i. Thomas Cope, born April 25, 1866.
32 ii. Andrew Jackson Cope Jr., born February 2, 1869.
9. William H. Cope was born in 1820 in Harlan County, KY.
He immigrated before 1865 to Orange County, IN. He was born about 1861 in Kentucky
and Eleanor was born about 1865 in Indiana, so the family immigrated to Orange
County, IN, sometime between these dates. He probably came with his brother Andrew
in 1862.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. It lists William (30), Mary
(26), Elizabeth (3) and Luchany (1). He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking
Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists William (40), Mary (37), Elizabeth (13),
Lucrecia (11), Mariah (9), Nancy (7), Susan (6), Elijah (4) and Andrew (2) living
next door to siblings David and Elizabeth. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (50), Mary (48), Susannah
(15), Elijah (13), John (9), Eleanor (5) and nephew John Mills (25), son of William
and Luchana Cope Mills.
He died in 1879 in Orange County, IN.
William H. Cope and Mary "Polly" Hammonds were married Unknown. Mary "Polly"
Hammonds was born about 1822 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850 in
Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District,
Knox County, KY. Polly appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Richland Township, Ozark
County, MO. It lists Mary (57), Elijah (23), John (18) and Ellen (15). The family
must have moved to Missouri shortly after William died in 1879, joining Mary's
son-in-law and daughter, Archibald and Luchana Cope North, who had moved there a
few years earlier. She died Unknown. William H. Cope and Mary Hammonds had the
following children:
33 i. Elizabeth Cope, born May, 1847.
34 ii. Luchana Cope, born about 1849.
35 iii. Mariah Cope, born January, 1851.
36 iv. Nancy Cope, born February 16, 1853.
37 v. Susan Cope, born on February 8, 1855.
38 vi. Elijah Cope, born about 1856.
39 vii. Andrew Cope, born about 1858.
40 viii. John S. Cope, born about 1861.
41 ix. Eleanor Cope, born about 1865.
10. Elizabeth Cope was born on May 5, 1822 in Kentucky according to her grave stone,
which lists her as 64y/8m/18d.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. Elizabeth appeared in the census
in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on January 23, 1887 in Orange County, IN (book unknown, page 73). She was
buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Elizabeth Cope and Isaiah Hignite were married on March 4, 1842 in Knox County, KY.
Isaiah Hignite was born on March 2, 1818 in Kentucky according to his grave stone,
which lists him as 68y/10m/11d. His surname is spelled Hignite, Hignight and
Highnight in various records. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County,
KY. It lists Isaiah (31), Elizabeth (28), Susan (7), Nancy (5), Martha (3) and
Catherine (1) living next door to Elizabeth's brother Andrew Cope. He appeared in
the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists Isaiah
(42), Eliza (38), Nancy (15), Martha (13) and Katharine (11) living next door to
Elizabeth's brothers William and David Cope. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaiah (52) and Elizabeth (48)
living with their daughter Susan. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Isaiah (62), Elizabeth (58) and adopted
child Sarah J. Smith (16). He died on January 13, 1887 Orange County, IN (book
unknown, page 72). He was buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. Isaiah Hignite and Elizabeth Cope had the following children:
42 i. Susan Hignite, born April, 1843.
43 ii. Nancy Jane Hignite, born January 26, 1845.
44 iii. Martha E. Hignite, born November, 1846.
45 iv. Catharine Hignite, born about 1849.
11. Nancy Cope1 was born in 1823 in Kentucky. She died Unknown. Nancy Cope and John
Spurlock were married Unknown. John Spurlock1 was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
12. Susannah Cope was born in 1824 in Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN.
Susannah died Unknown.
Susannah Cope and Thomas Jefferson Mills were married on July 18, 1844. Sisters
Susannah and Luchana Cope married brothers Thomas and William Mills. Thomas
Jefferson Mills, son of Nasby Mills and Esther Haddock, was born on May 10, 1822
in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. It lists Thomas
(27), Martha (4), William (2), Nasby (1) and Thomas (1/12) living next door to his
brother William. Susannah isn't listed. He appeared in the census in 1860 in
Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists Thomas (37), Susan (24), Martha
(14), William (12), Nash (10), Thomas (9), Ester (8), Nasby (7), Elizabeth (6), Mima
(3) and Anderson (6/12). Thomas appeared in the census in 1870 in Subdivision 93,
Knox County, IN. It lists Thomas (47), Sarah (45), Thomas (20), Easter (19), Wesley
(16), Elizabeth (14), Winny (12), Anderson (9) and Henry (6). He died on May 30,
1906. He was buried at Mills Cemetery in Big Creek, Knox County, KY. Thomas
Jefferson Mills and Susannah Cope had the following children:
46 i. Martha Mills, born about 1846.
47 ii. William Mills, born about 1848.
48 iii. Nash A. Mills, born about 1849.
49 iv. Thomas Mills, born in 1850.
50 v. Ester Mills, born about 1852.
51 vi. Nasby Mills, born about 1853.
52 vii. Elizabeth Mills, born about 1854.
53 viii. Mima Mills, born about 1857.
54 ix. Anderson Mills, born about 1859.
55 x. Henry Mills, born about 1864.
13. David Cope was born in 1826 in Knox County, KY. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. It lists David (24), Sarah
(24), Susan (3) and Josephet (2). David appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking
Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists David (35), Sarah (35), Susan (13),
Jeremiah (11), William (9), Nancy (8), Alabama (5) and Henry (2) living next door to
David's siblings William and Elizabeth. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Washington Township, Daviess County, IN. It lists David (43), Joseph (21), Alabama
(15), Henry (12), Amanda (10), Mary (8) and Sarah (6). His occupation was laborer.
He died Unknown.
David Cope and Sarah Hammonds were married Unknown. Sarah Hammonds was born about
1826 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She
appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. Sarah
died Unknown. It may have been before 1870 since she doesn't appear with the family
in that census. David Cope and Sarah Hammonds had the following children:
56 i. Susan Cope, born about 1847.
57 ii. Jeremiah Cope, born about 1849.
58 iii. William Cope, born about 1851.
59 iv. Nancy Cope, born about 1852.
60 v. Alabama Cope, born on February 27, 1854.
61 vi. Henry Cope, born in July, 1858.
62 vii. Amanda Cope, born about 1860.
63 viii. Mary Cope, born about 1862.
64 ix. Sarah Cope, born about 1864.
14. Craig Cope was born in 1829 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox
County, KY. He died Unknown.
15. Mary Cope was born in 1830 in Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. Mary appeared in the census
in 1870 in District 14, Jackson County, TN.
She died Unknown.
Mary Cope and John B. Edwards were married before 1854. John B. Edwards was born
about 1827 in North Carolina. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek
District, Knox County, KY. It lists John (33), Mary (30), Nancy (6), Susan (4)
and David (2). He appeared in the census in 1870 in District 14, Jackson County,
TN. It lists John (51), Mary (39), Nancy (16), Susan (13), David (11), Joyce (9)
and Martha (7). John died Unknown. John B. Edwards and Mary Cope had the
following children:
65 i. Nancy E. Edwards was born about 1854.
66 ii. Susan J. Edwards was born about 1856.
67 iii. David A. Edwards was born about 1858.
68 iv. Joyce L. Edwards was born about 1861.
69 v. Martha C. Edwards was born about 1863.
16. Ambrose Cope was born in 1833 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in
1850 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek
District, Knox County, KY. It lists Ambrose (28) living with his brother Andrew.
Ambrose died Unknown. Ambrose Cope and Acelinda Owens were married Unknown.
Acelinda Owens was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
FOURTH GENERATION
17. Emily Jane Mills was born in July, 1836 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the
census in 1840 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox
County, KY. Emily appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox
County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Stinking Creek District, Knox
County, KY. She died on March 15, 1909 in Knox County, KY. Emily was buried at
Mills Cemetery in Big Creek, Knox County, KY. Emily Jane Mills and Peter Baker
were married on October 2, 1856 in Knox County, KY. Peter Baker was born on June
27, 1836 in Kentucky. He reported 1835 in the 1900 census. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists Peter (64)
and Emily (63). He died on March 1, 1915. Peter was buried at Mills Cemetery in
Big Creek, Knox County, KY.
18. James M. Mills was born in 1839 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in
1840 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He
died on April 28, 1878 in Knox County, KY. James M. Mills and Elizabeth Treadway
were married on November 29, 1860 in Knox County, KY. Elizabeth Treadway was born
Unknown. She died Unknown.
19. Elizabeth Mills was born in May, 1841 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the
census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking
Creek District, Knox County, KY. Elizabeth died on September 19, 1909 in Ozone,
Johnson County, AR. Elizabeth Mills and James Starling Carroll were married on
January 11, 1866 in Knox County, KY. James Starling Carroll was born Unknown.
He died Unknown.
20. John Mills was born about 1844 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in
1850 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek
District, Knox County, KY. John appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (25) living with his uncle William Cope.
He died Unknown.
21. Martha Mills4 was born on June 8, 1845 in Knox County, KY. She does not appear
with the family in the 1850 or 1860 censuses. Did she stay with other family, or
does she not belong with this family? She died on September 6, 1884 in Scalf,
Knox County, KY. Martha Mills and Jackson Greenberry Sr. were married on August
30, 1865. Jackson Greenberry Sr. was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
22. Esther Mills was born in February, 1847 in Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. Esther appeared in the census
in 1870 in Precinct 8, Clay County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. It lists Esther (53) living with daughter
Mindy.
She died Unknown.
Esther Mills and Samuel Grubb were married on December 21, 1865 in Knox County, KY
(book BB, page 1). Samuel Grubb was born about 1845 in Kentucky. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in Precinct 8, Clay County, KY. It lists Samuel (25), Easter (20),
Nancy (4), Isaac (10/12) and Nancy Mills (18). He died before 1900, based on the fact
that Esther is listed as a widow in the 1900 census. Samuel Grubb and Esther Mills
had the following children:
70 i. Nancy Grubb, born about 1866.
71 ii. Isaac Grubb, born in October, 1869.
23. Nancy Mills was born in 1851 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. It lists Nancy (18) living with her father.
There is also a Nancy Mills, 18, living with Esther Mills Grubb. Could this be the
same person? Nancy died Unknown.
24. Fanny Mills was born about 1858 in Knox County, KY according to the 1870 census.
However, she is not with the family in the 1860 census. She appeared in the census
in 1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown.
25. Mary Mills was born about 1860 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. She died Unknown.
26. William Cope was born on February 11, 1845 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the
census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking
Creek District, Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (75) living with his brother Jesse.
He died Unknown. William Cope and Martha A. Land were married on January 23, 1879
in Orange County, IN (book C-7, page 41). Cousins William and Mariah Cope married
siblings Martha and John Land. Martha A. Land, daughter of Jacob Land and Nancy
Walls, was born about 1856 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1860 in
Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
27. Miria J. "Mary or Polly" Cope was born on October 28, 1846 in Knox County, KY.
Vivian Cope Kearby reported that "Aunt Polly" was crippled and was never married.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She is listed as Mary. She
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Polly (23) living with her father. Mary or Polly appeared in the census in 1880
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Mary (33) living with her
stepmother, Rachel Honeycutt Cope. She died Unknown.
28. Wylie Cope was born on June 12, 1850 in Knox County, KY. Some records spell his
name Wiley. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Wiley (29),
Lucinda (24), Lonzo (3) and Charles (7/12).
He died on July 9, 1886 in Ellsworth, Dubois County, IN. Wylie and his brother-in-
law Richard Ford were killed in the same freak sawmill accident. See the notes for
Richard Ford for details. Wylie was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when Patoka
Lake was created.
Wylie Cope and Lucinda "Lucy" Flick were married on September 18, 1873 in Orange
County, IN (book C-6, page 235). Lucinda "Lucy" Flick, daughter of Jonathan Flick
and Frances Elkins, was born on June 9, 1855 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Lucy appeared in the census in 1880 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. She died on June 19, 1942 in Orange County, IN (book
unknown, page 68). Lucy was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. Wylie Cope and Lucinda Flick had the following children:
72 i. Amos Cope, born July 21, 1876.
73 ii. Dr. Clinton Charles Cope, born October, 1879.
74 iii. Luella Cope, born on September 19, 1882.
75 iv. Leora Cope, born on December 29, 1884.
29. Jesse Cope was born on September 11, 1855
in
Barbourville, Knox County, KY. He
was a
farmer
and lumberman.
Goodspeed's
History Of Dubois County reported "Jesse Cope was born in Knox
County,
Ky., September 11, 1855, and
is one
of seven children born to Andrew J. and Winnie
(Lewis) Cope, natives
respectively of
Kentucky and North Carolina. They were
married
in Kentucky and came to
Indiana in
1862. The father was in the late war
about eight
months, but became disabled
and
returned home. He was persecuted by the
rebels in
Kentucky, consequently he
moved to
Indiana at the above date. The mother
died in
Kentucky in 1862, and the
father
married again and came here. He died
December 15,
1873.
Our subject was early thrown on his own resources for a
livelihood. When
about twenty-three years old
he
married and began farming, and has dealt quite
extensively in the log and
lumber
business for a firm in Jasper. He owns
333 acres
of land, 100 acres under
cultivation
and the rest timber land. May 29, 1879,
he
married Jeanette Beaty. To them were born three children: John Elmer,
Ada Anne
and Everett E.
Mr. Cope is a member of the Masonic lodge and
a firm and active
Republican.
He and wife are members of the Christian
Church."
In the History Of Orange
County
section on the town of Newton Stewart, Goodspeed
reports that Jesse was an
officer in
the Newton Stewart Masonic Lodge, No. 432,
in the 1880's.
In the section of Fred
Dillard's
memoirs covering the people that once lived
between Elon and Wickliffe, he reports "Due east of the narrows 1/2 mile and on
the Wickliffe-Elon road stands the building marking the location of what was once
a more imposing one. It had previously been that of James Gass and his wife
Elizabeth (Dillard). Later it became that of Jesse Cope and his wife Nettie
(Beatty) and their children Ada, Everett, Elvin, Andrew, Lee, and Agnes. To
give an idea of the goodness of these people I wish to record the following story.
Andy and I were school mates in #10 school that stood at the top of the hill above
this home. As was the custom on March evenings after school I went home with Andy
to spend the night. We did the nightly chores and after supper went into the large
living room to enjoy the large fireplace with his father and mother. A storm came
and there was keen thunder and lightning. Finally the storm abated and there was
a knock at the front door. When it was opened there stood a man dripping wet with
a two year old child on his shoulder and his wife with a small valise in her hand.
The Copes took them in and while drying by the fire they told this story. They
were traveling with their household goods with a relative to a new home near
Eckerty. North of Elon the wagon broke down and their relative was forced to take
his horses and return. They had walked the two miles along the muddy road through
Elon and had encountered the terrible storm. They were given supper, warm beds,
and the next morning Mr. Cope took the man 'Thad Williams' to a neighbor, Oscar
Kellams, and they with his team and wagon moved to the log house south of the
Narrows and set them up to housekeeping again."
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He
immigrated in 1862 to Indiana. with his parents. He appeared in the census in 1870
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists Jesse (24), Jeanetta (18) and John
(2/12). He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists Jesse (44), Jeanetta (38), Ada (17), Everett (15), Elvin (10), Andrew (6)
and Thomas (6/12). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Jesse (51), Jeanetta (48), Elvin (20), Andy (16), Thomas (10)
and Agnes (7). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Jesse (64), Jeanetta (58), Lee (20), Agnes (16) and his
brother William Cope (75).
Jesse died in 1926 in Elon, Orange County, IN. The site of the former town of Elon
is now covered by Patoka Lake. He was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when Patoka
Lake was created.
Jesse Cope and Jeanetta Beatty were married on May 29, 1879 in Dubois County, IN.
Jeanetta Beatty, daughter of James Beatty and Juritta Bradley, was born in August,
1861 in Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Columbia Township,
Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died in
October, 1949 in Elon, Orange County, IN. She was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when
Patoka Lake was created. Jesse Cope and Jeanetta Beatty had the following children:
76 i. John Elmer Cope, born in 1880.
77 ii. Ada Ann Cope, born July 16, 1883.
78 iii. Everett Ellsworth "Elvis" Cope, born January 11, 1885.
79 iv. Herman Cope, born in 1887.
80 v. Elvin Earnest Cope, born November 7, 1889.
81 vi. Andrew Earl Cope, born October 9, 1893.
82 vii. Lloyd Cope1, born in 1895.
83 viii. Alma Cope, was born in 1897.
84 ix. Thomas Lee Cope, born December 3, 1899.
85 x. Agnes Ione Cope, born April 13, 1903.
30. Nancy Cope was born on June 26, 1857 in
Knox County,
KY.
She
appeared in
the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in
1870 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Nancy
appeared in the census in
1880 in
Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared
in the census in 1900 in Hall
Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists
Nancy (41),
Rachel (20), Mary (16), Hulda
(14),
Dessie (10) and Leland (5).
Two children in the 1900
census -
Dessie and Leland - were born after Richard Ford
died. David Nelson reported that he asked his aunt, Nancy Cope Ford's granddaughter,
about this some years ago. She gave him a chilling look and said, "Well, yes, you
are bound to discover things if you go prying about." She then said "Imagine the
situation of a young widow in those times, trying to make ends meet to keep her
family together. It's known that people had to do certain things to keep the wolves
from the door..." She suspected that a local banker who might've held the note on
the Ford farm might also be the father of the two, but they were given Richard's
surname. David also reported that family members knew Leland as "Charley E.",
nicknamed "Turkey" Ford, so-called because he was tall and thin with red hair.
She died Unknown in Dubois County, IN. Nancy was buried at Mentor Cemetery in
Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. She was listed in the Dubois County school
enumeration schedule in District 8, Hall school. Children listed were Rachel, Mary,
Huldah and Dessie.
Nancy
Cope and
Richard Ford were married on July 20, 1878 in Orange County, IN (book
C-6, page 570).
Richard Ford was born on September 12, 1847
in Kentucky. He was a
farmer. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Hall
Township, Dubois County, IN. It
lists Richard (34), Nancy
(23) and
Rachel (2). Richard died on July 1, 1886
in
Ellsworth, Dubois County, IN. The Jasper, IN Courier (November 28, 1986)
reprinted
this story in their genealogy
section, "On Thursday afternoon of last week about 3
o'clock, the boiler of Bender
Brothers, at Ellsworth, in Hall Township, in this
county, exploded with
terrific force,
tearing the engine and boiler from their
foundations, and hurling the
latter
through piles of lumber fifty yards, killing
instantly Mr. Richard Ford, a
farmer
of that neighborhood, who chanced to be near
the mill.
He leaves a widow and three young
children. Mr. Wyley Cope, who was
working at the mill as a
hand, was
thrown 100 feet by the concussion, and was badly
bruised and scalded; will
probably
die. [Note: the Jasper Courier of July 16, 1886
reports that he did indeed
die.] Dr. G.W. Walker was sitting on some
lumber
talking
to Ford at the time. He was
thrown
several yards, into lumber piles, scalded on one
side, one arm broken, and
badly
bruised. John Bender,
one of the owners of the
mill, was badly scalded, but
will
recover. Nicholas Bender, another of the
owners,
had some heavy lumber fall on
one
hand and was slightly scalded. Lafayette
Ellis
was also slightly injured: he
was
thrown among the flying timber about 100 feet and
his escape is almost
miraculous. The mill was a stationary one; was several years
old; having been bought by
the
Benders from the now notorious Archer gang of Martin
county, one of whom hangs at
Shoals
today, and who ran it several years as a blind
to their rascalities. It is supposed carelessness in the supply of
water caused
the explosion."
Wheeler Nelson told David Nelson (June 11,
1988) that these sawmills
were great gathering places for locals. He said that Richard told his wife he was
just going to run down to the store for a minute. Wheeler also said that the only
treatment for burns then was covering the victim with wet sheets. Wheeler referred
to Wylie Cope as "Uncle Wylie". He was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when Patoka
Lake was created. Richard Ford and Nancy Cope had the following children:
86 i. Rachel A. Ford, born on December 12, 1879.
87 ii. Mary Elizabeth Ford, born April 20, 1884.
88 iii. Hulda J. Ford, born in April, 1886.
89 iv. Dessie M. Ford, born in April, 1890.
90 v. Claud A. Ford, born in June, 1894.
31. Thomas Cope was born on April 25, 1866 in Indiana. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (34)
and Mary (28). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Thomas (43), Mary (36) and niece Joyce Cope (10) (daughter of Andrew
Jackson and Martha Ford Cope).
He died in 1926 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery
when Patoka Lake was created.
Thomas Cope and Mary Etta Ford were married on July 30, 1895 in Orange County, IN
(book C-9, page 44). Brothers Thomas and Andrew Cope married sisters Mary and
Martha Ford. Fred Dillard's memoirs state that Thomas and Etta did not have any
children. This is confirmed by the 1910 census. Mary Etta Ford, daughter of Joshua
Ford and Mary Frances Byers, was born on November 17, 1874 in Orange County, IN
according to Joe Pearce. Her grave stone reports 1873. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Mary appeared in the census in 1910 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Etta (56) and two grandnieces. She died on
February 4, 1958 according to Joe Pearce. Her gravestone lists a death year of 19,
the last 2 digits were never added. She was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery
when Patoka Lake was created.
32. Andrew Jackson Cope Jr. was born on February 2, 1869 in Indiana. He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Andrew (31),
Martha (30), Amos (4), Roy (1), Doy (1) and Joice (2/12) living next door to her
parents.
He died on November 18, 1906 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Elon Cemetery
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial
Cemetery when Patoka Lake was created.
Andrew Jackson Cope Jr. and Martha Jane Ford were married on November 11, 1894 in
Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 260). Brothers Thomas and Andrew Cope married
sisters Mary and Martha Ford. Martha Jane Ford, daughter of Joshua Ford and Mary
Frances Byers, was born on January 6, 1870 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha (40), Amos (14), Roy (11),
Loy (11), Gladys (8), John (6), Jesse (4) and her mother-in-law, Rachel (83). She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Martha (50), John (16) and Jesse (14). Mary Byers Ford and daughters Martha and
Parthena (all widows) are apparently living together. They have the same dwelling
number but different family numbers in the census. Martha died Unknown. Andrew
Jackson Cope and Martha Jane Ford had the following children:
91 i. Amos Ray Cope, born on January 29, 1896.
92 ii. Roy F. Cope, born in June, 1898.
93 iii. Doy F. Cope, born in June, 1898.
94 iv. Joyce Cope, born March, 1900.
95 v. Gladys Cope, born on November 27, 1901.
96 vi. John Cope, born about 1904.
97 vii. Jesse Cope, born on September 25, 1905.
33. Elizabeth Cope was born in May, 1847 in Kentucky.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Bayou Township, Ozark County, MO. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Cedar Creek Township, Marion County, AR.
Elizabeth died Unknown.
Elizabeth Cope and Elias Cosby were married on October 18, 1866 in Orange County,
IN (book C-5, page 299). Elias Cosby, son of Ransom Cosby and Mahala Conrad, was
born about 1843 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Greenfield Township, Orange
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists Elias (27), Elizabeth (23) and William (1) living next door to
Elizabeth's sister Luchana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bayou Township,
Ozark County, MO. It lists Elias (34), Elizabeth (33), William (10), Archibald (8),
James (6), Minnie (4) and John (2). He died before 1900 based on the fact that
Elizabeth is listed as a widow in the 1900 census. Elias Cosby and Elizabeth Cope
had the following children:
98 i. William H. Cosby, born about 1869.
99 ii. Archibald R. Cosby, born about 1872.
100 iii. James M. Cosby, born in September, 1873.
101 iv. Minnie Cosby, born about 1876.
102 v. John H. Cosby, born in May, 1878.
103 vi. Jesse A. Cosby, born in June, 1880.
104 vii. Mina E. Cosby, born in September, 1886.
105 viii. Mack Cosby, born in April, 1890.
34. Luchana Cope was born about 1849 in Kentucky. She was also known as Chaney or
Chenoweth Cope.
Mary Belle Green reported finding the following written about her by Edward Owens,
Jr. in the History of Ozark County book: "My grandfather, Richard Alvin (Owens),
married Mary Susan North, daughter of Archibald North, who was a Civil War veteran.
Archibald was from Harlan Co., Kentucky and was paid by David Burns to take his
place in the war. I saw my great-grandfather North at Wasola (Mo.) when I was 6
years old. He was 93 and is buried at Wasola. His wife, Chenoweth (Cope) North,
is buried at the Martin Cem." To date, this is the only reference that refers to
her as Chenoweth.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She is listed as Luchany.
Luchana appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Richland Township, Ozark County, MO.
She immigrated about 1875 to Ozark County, MO. based on the ages and birthplaces
of her children.
She died before 1893 based on the fact that Archibald remarried that year.
Luchana Cope and Archibald North were married on March 1, 1866 in Orange County,
IN (book C-5, page 254). Archibald North was born in April, 1845 in Kentucky. He
appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Archibald (23), Luchana (21) and Maria (1) living next door to Luchana's sister
Elizabeth. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Richland Township, Ozark County,
MO. It lists Archbald (31), Chaney (30), Eliga (9), Mary (6), Joseph (4) and Nancy
(1). Archibald appeared in the census in 1900 in Union Township, Izard County, AR.
It lists Archibald (55), Jane (30), Elijah (14) and stepchildren from Jane's prior
marriage. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Big Creek Township, Fulton County,
AR. It lists Archibald (62), Jane (40) and Elijah (21). He died Unknown.
Archibald North and Luchana Cope had the following children:
106 i. Maria E. North, born about 1869.
107 ii. Elijah North, born about 1871.
108 iii. Mary Susan North, born on December 3, 1873.
109 iv. Joseph Ambrose North, born on January 17, 1876.
110 v. Nancy E. North, born about 1879.
35. Mariah Cope was born in January, 1851 in Kentucky.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Mariah
appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Mariah Cope and John W. Land were married on December 23, 1869 in Orange County, IN
(book C-5, page 550). Cousins Mariah and William Cope married siblings John and
Martha Land. John W. Land2,5, son of Jacob Land and Nancy Walls, was born about 1853
in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Greenfield Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists John (27), Mariah (29), Samuel (8), Mary (5) and Nancy (2). John died before
1888 based on the fact that Mariah remarried that year.
John W. Land and Mariah Cope had the following children:
111 i. Samuel Lucas Land, born about 1872.
112 ii. Mary E. Land, born about 1875.
113 iii. Nancy A. Land, born about 1878.
114 iv. Lewis E. Land, born June 26, 1880.
115 v. James A. Land, born in March, 1883.
116 vi. John W. Land, born in September, 1885.
Mariah Cope and Jonathan Newkirk were married on December 2, 1888 in Orange County,
IN (book C-8, page 152). Jonathan Newkirk was born in August, 1843 in Indiana. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
John (56), Mariah (49), Jonathan (11), George (8), and John (14), James (17) and
Lewis (18) from Mariah's prior marriage. He died Unknown. Jonathan Newkirk and
Mariah Cope had the following children:
117 i. Jonathan B. Newkirk, born on January 8, 1889.
118 ii. George W. Newkirk, born in March, 1892.
36. Nancy Cope was born on February 16, 1853 in Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Nancy died on November 24, 1928 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(November 30, 1928) reported "Just as a new day was dawning the precious soul of
a mother took its flight and entered the pearly gates of Heaven. Nancy King,
daughter of William and Polly Cope was born in Knox County, Kentucky, February 16,
1853 and departed this life November 24, 1918. Age 75 years, 9 months and 8 days.
She was united in marriage to Lee King March 2, 1870 and lived together happily
almost 59 years. It is indeed sad to separate such a happy union, but God doeth
all things well. To this union was born thirteen children, eight girls and five
boys. Namely: William H., Mary E., Lucretia E., George B., Charlotte B., Lee R.,
Arvilla J., Lora M., Grace E., Nancy A., Simon P., Thomas O. and Ida E., of this
number six have preceded her to the great beyond. They are William H., Mary E.,
Lucretia E., George B., Charlotte B. and Grace E. She leaves to mourn her depart-
ure the aged husband, seven children, fifty-four grandchildren, twenty-two great
grandchildren. The children surviving and who so tenderly cared for her are: Lee
R. King, Mrs. Arvilla Ionne, Mrs. Lora Flick, Mrs. Nancy Ash, Simon King, Otto
King and Mrs. Ida Crowe. She united with the M. E. Church at about the age 20
years and later transferred her membership to the General Baptist Church of
Fairview. She lived a devoted Christian life until God called her home to rest.
Many times she has told her loved ones that she was prepared to go. She has often
been heard praying for God to care for her companion and children. Funeral
services were conducted at Patoka Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev.
Curtis Cummins of Birdseye and the request of the deceased the song, "Some Sweet
Day," was sung by the seven children before leaving the home. Five little grand-
daughters served as flower bearers, and pallbearers were four daughters and two
sons, while the remains were followed by the husband and oldest son." She was
buried at Patoka Memorial Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Nancy Cope and Lee Deck King were married on March 4, 1870 in Orange County, IN
(book C-5, page 567). Lee Deck King, son of George W. King and Lucretia A. Holland,
was born on October 7, 1851 in Indiana. according to his grave stone. He reported
the year as 1850 in the 1900 census. He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in
1860 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Lee appeared in the census in 1880
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lee (27), Nancy (29), William
(9), Lucresia (6) and George (2). He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lee (49), Nancy (47), Leroy (19), Arvilla
(16), Lora (14), Grace (12), Nancy (10), Simon (8), Thomas (3) and Ida (1). He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Lee (59), Nancy (58), Nancy (19), Simon (18), Thomas (13) and Ida (11). Lee
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Lee (69), Nancy (68) and grandson Ernest (15). His occupation was overseer on
his own farm. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Lee (75), living alone. He died on December 20, 1938 at
the age of 87 in Indiana. Lee was buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. Lee Deck King and Nancy Cope had the following
children:
119 i. William H. King, born July 20, 1871.
120 ii. Lucretia E. King, born on March 20, 1875.
121 iii. George B. L. King, born November 29, 1877.
122 iv. Charlotte Belle King, born on May 11, 1880.
123 v. Lee Roy King, born May 16, 1881.
124 vi. Arvilla Jane King, born October, 1883.
125 vii. Lora May King, born March 2, 1886.
126 viii. Grace E. King, born March 5, 1888.
127 ix. Nancy Alice King, born May, 1890.
128 x. Simon K. King, born February 14, 1892.
129 xi. Thomas Otto King, born August 25, 1895.
130 xii. Ida E. King, born June, 1898.
37. Susan Cope was born on February 8, 1855 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the
census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Susan died Unknown.
38. Elijah Cope was born about 1856 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in
1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Elijah appeared in the census in
1880 in Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. He died Unknown.
39. Andrew Cope was born about 1858 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He died Unknown. He is not listed
with the family in the 1870 census, so he may have died as a child.
40. John S. Cope was born about 1861 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1870
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. John died Unknown.
41. Eleanor Cope was born about 1865 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1870
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880 in
Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. Eleanor died Unknown.
42. Susan Hignite was born in April, 1843 in Kentucky.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Susan (66), Henry (49) and grandson Roy (11).
She died in 1913 in Orange County, IN (book BK-23, page 136). She was buried at
Painter's Creek Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN according to the
WPA Death Index. She is not listed in the cemetery transcriptions, but some of
her children are buried there, so her grave may be unmarked.
Susan Hignite and William Joseph North were married on December 27, 1859 in Knox
County, KY according to the Knox County, KY web site. Goodspeed lists the date as
December 22, 1860. William Joseph North was born on April 28, 1838 in Lee County,
VA. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY.
It lists William (23) and Susan (19) living next door to her parents. He appeared
in the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William
(32), Susan (29), Henry (10), Nancy (6), Martha (2) and her parents Isaiah (52) and
Elizabeth Cope (48) Hignite. William appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (42), Susan (37), Henry (19), Nancy
(15), Martha (12), Thomas (9), Susan (5) and Isaiah (2). He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (62), Susan (57)
and grandson Roy (1). Goodspeed's History Of Orange County reported "William J.
North, a resident of Jackson Township, Orange Co., Ind., is a native of Lee County,
Va., and was born April 28, 1838. He is the oldest in a family of eight children of
whom John and Susan (Brewster) North were the parents. William J. received a good
common school education in his early years and remained at home with his parents
working on the farm until he was twenty-two years of age. He was united in marriage
to Miss Susan Highnight, of Knox County, Ky., on December 22, 1860. and to them have
been born seven children, named Henry C., Nancy E., Martha J., Thomas, Susan C.,
Isaiah J. and William B. Mr. North is a farmer and stock-raiser and owns 135 acres
of fertile and well improved land. Both he and wife are members of the Christian
Church near where they live. As a Republican he was elected to the office of Township
Trustee in 1882 and re-elected in 1884. He has proven a very efficient and satisfac-
tory officer and public servant. He served his country in the late war, enlisting in
the Fifty-third Regiment. On account of disability he was never assigned to any
company. He was discharged at Indianapolis, July 5, 1865, by reason of the close of
the war." He died in 1909 in Orange County, IN (book BK-23, page 116). William was
buried at Painter's Creek Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN, according
to the WPA Death Index. He is not listed in the cemetery transcriptions, but some
of his children are buried there, so his grave may be unmarked. William Joseph North
and Susan Hignite had the following children:
131 i. Henry Clinton North, born November, 1860.
132 ii. Nancy E. North, born September, 1864.
133 iii. Martha J. North, born April, 1869.
134 iv. Thomas North, born April 26, 1871.
135 v. Susan C. North, born May, 1875.
136 vi. Isaiah J. North. born on August 14, 1877.
137 vii. William Brent North. born on August 15, 1881.
43. Nancy Jane Hignite was born on January 26, 1845 in Kentucky. Her grave stone
reports January, but she reported June in the 1900 census.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Nancy died on August 15, 1908 in Orange County, IN (book BK-23, page 81). She was
buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The WPA
Death Index lists her burial place as Walls Cemetery in Greenfield Township. Walls
Cemetery is probably an old name for Patoka Chapel Cemetery (a part of which is in
Greenfield Township). Nancy Jane Hignite and William S. Walls were married on
March 15, 1866 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 258). Sisters Nancy and
Catharine Hignite married brothers William and Alexander Walls. William S. Walls,
son of John S. Walls and Amelia Ann Parks, was born on August 16, 1846 in Orange
County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists William (24), Nancy (25) and Susan (1). William appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (34), Nancy (34),
Susanna (11), Josiah (8), Isaiah (6), Amelia (4) and John (2) living next door to
Nancy's sisters Martha and Catharine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (53), Nancy (55), Isaiah (26),
Melia (24), and John (22) and his wife Emma (17) and daughter Lora (4/12). He died
on July 4, 1912 in Orange County, IN (book BK-23, page 81). William was buried at
Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The WPA Death Index
lists his burial place as Walls Cemetery in Greenfield Township. Walls Cemetery is
probably an old name for Patoka Chapel Cemetery (a part of which is in Greenfield
Township). William S. Walls and Nancy Jane Hignite had the following children:
138 i. Susan A. "Susie" Walls, born August 20, 1868.
139 ii. Josiah Walls, born about 1872.
140 iii. Isaiah Walls, born on October 25, 1873.
141 iv. Amelia A. Walls, born about 1876.
142 v. John Harvey Walls, born April 13, 1878.
44. Martha E. Hignite was born in November, 1846 in Kentucky.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. Martha appeared in the census
in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1900 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Martha (53), Elizabeth (21) and
Charles (19).
Martha died in 1903 in Orange County, IN (book unknown, page 175). She was buried
at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Martha E. Hignite and William Lavin Walls were married on December 22, 1865 in
Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 140). William Lavin Walls was born on August
14, 1840 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (30), Martha (23), Alexander (3) and
Sanders (3/12) living next door to Martha's sister Catherine. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William (39), Martha
(33), Sanders (10), Silas (8), William (6), Catharine (3) and Elizabeth (1) living
next door to Martha's sisters Nancy and Catharine. William died on March 13, 1881
in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township,
Orange County, IN. William Lavin Walls and Martha E. Hignite had the following
children:
143 i. Alexander J. Walls, born about 1867.
144 ii. Sanders J. Walls, born March, 1870.
145 iii. Silas Walls, born about 1872.
146 iv. William Walls, born about 1874.
147 v. Catharine Walls, born about 1877.
148 vi. Elizabeth A. Walls, born in April, 1879.
149 vii. Charles Wesley Walls, born on May 11, 1881.
45. Catharine Hignite was born about 1849 in Kentucky.
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census
in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died before 1885 based on the fact that Alexander remarried that year.
Catharine Hignite and Alexander Walls were married on December 20, 1867 in Orange
County, IN (book C-10, page 267). Sisters Catharine and Nancy Hignite married
brothers Alexander and William Walls. Alexander Walls2,5, son of John S. Walls and
Amelia Ann Parks, was born in September, 1848 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1870
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Alexander (21), Catherine (21),
Ambrose (2) and Mary (7/12) living next door to her sister Martha. He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Alexander (31),
Catherine (31), Ambrose (12), Mary (10), Martha (7), Emma (5) and Amelia (3) living
next door to Catherine's sisters Martha and Nancy. He died in 1915 in Orange County,
IN (book BK-23, page 95). He was buried at Walls Cemetery in Greenfield Township,
Orange County, IN. Alexander Walls and Catharine Hignite had the following children:
150 i. Ambrose Walls, born about 1868.
151 ii. Mary Walls, born in November, 1869.
152 iii. Martha Walls, born about 1873.
153 iv. Emma Walls, born about 1875.
154 v. Amelia Walls, born about 1877.
46. Martha Mills was born about 1846 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850
in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District,
Knox County, KY. Martha died Unknown.
47. William Mills was born about 1848 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850
in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District,
Knox County, KY. William died Unknown.
48. Nash A. Mills was born about 1849 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850
in Knox County, KY. He is listed as Nasby. He appeared in the census in 1860 in
Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. Nash died Unknown.
49. Thomas Mills was born in 1850 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850 in
Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox
County, KY. Thomas appeared in the census in 1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County,
IN. He died Unknown.
50. Ester Mills was born about 1852 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1860
in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1870
in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. Ester died Unknown.
51. Nasby Mills was born about 1853 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. It lists him as Wesley. Nasby died Unknown.
52. Elizabeth Mills was born about 1854 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. Elizabeth died Unknown.
53. Mima Mills was born about 1857 in Kentucky. This could be a nickname for Jemima.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She
appeared in the census in 1870 in Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. It lists her as
Winny. She died Unknown.
54. Anderson Mills was born about 1859 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. Anderson died Unknown.
55. Henry Mills was born about 1864 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Subdivision 93, Knox County, IN. He died Unknown.
56. Susan Cope was born about 1847 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1850 in
Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District,
Knox County, KY. Susan died Unknown.
57. Jeremiah Cope was born about 1849 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1850
in Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District,
Knox County, KY. Jeremiah appeared in the census in 1870 in Washington Township,
Daviess County, IN. He is listed as Joseph, occupation laborer. He died Unknown.
58. William Cope was born about 1851 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He died Unknown.
59. Nancy Cope was born about 1852 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1860 in
Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She died Unknown.
60. Alabama Cope was born on February 27, 1854 in Knox County, KY. She appeared in the
census in 1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Washington Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown.
61. Henry Cope was born in July, 1858 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1860
in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870 in
Washington Township, Daviess County, IN. Henry appeared in the census in 1900 in
Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. He died Unknown.
62. Amanda Cope was born about 1860 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Washington Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown.
63. Mary Cope was born about 1862 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Washington Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown.
64. Sarah Cope was born about 1864 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1870 in
Washington Township, Daviess County, IN. She died Unknown.
65. Nancy E. Edwards was born about 1854 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in District 14, Jackson County, TN. Nancy died Unknown.
66. Susan J. Edwards was born about 1856 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. She appeared in the census in
1870 in District 14, Jackson County, TN. Susan died Unknown.
67. David A. Edwards was born about 1858 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in
1860 in Stinking Creek District, Knox County, KY. He appeared in the census in 1870
in District 14, Jackson County, TN. David died Unknown.
68. Joyce L. Edwards was born about 1861 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in
1870 in District 14, Jackson County, TN. She died Unknown.
69. Martha C. Edwards was born about 1863 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in
1870 in District 14, Jackson County, TN. She died Unknown.
FIFTH GENERATION
70. Nancy Grubb was born about 1866 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1870
in Precinct 8, Clay County, KY. She died Unknown.
71. Isaac Grubb was born in October, 1869 in Kentucky. He appeared in the census in
1870 in Precinct 8, Clay County, KY. He died Unknown.
72. Amos Cope was born on July 21, 1876 in
Orange County,
IN.
He
appeared in
the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
It lists
him as Lonzo.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia
Township, Dubois County,
IN.
It lists Amos (23) boarding with Henry Thomas.
Amos appeared in the census in
1920 in French Lick Township,
Orange
County, IN. It lists Amos (43), Ethel
(31),
Alice (6) and Elsie (3).
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as
medium height and medium build. Eyes and hair fields were blank. His occupation
was farmer. His residence was French Lick.
He died on January 5, 1933 in
Orange County,
IN. The Springs Valley Herald (January
5, 1933) reported "The body
of
Amos Cope was discovered in a ditch along highway 54
just southwest of town early
this
morning. The discovery was made by Hib
Harris who
was passing the spot about
six
o'clock. A few minutes later Web Crowder
arrived at
the scene of the accident and
although both men knew Cope well neither were able to
identify him.
The victim's head was crushed so badly that
identification was not
possible until Coroner
Holiday
arrived about seven thirty and examined the contents
of the dead man's pockets
where
identifying mail was found. No witness
of the
accident could be found and
although
no statement was made by the coroner the
condition of the body
indicated that
death was die to the victim being struck by a
vehicle traveling at a fairly
good
speed. The only tangible clue other than
the
crushed skull was a piece of
door
handle - obviously from a car lying near the body.
About eleven o'clock this
morning,
five hours after the accident was thought to have
happened, a truck belonging
to Wm. S.
Grigsby of West Baden, minus a handle of one
door and having blood and
small
particles of bone clinging to its body led to the
questioning of Grigsby who
admitted
that he had been to Hillham for a load of coal
early this morning and passed
the
spot where the body was found at about the time
of the accident occurred. Grigsby denied any knowledge of the accident
however,
and claimed that if it was
his truck
that struck Cope he was unaware of it at the
time.
Since the accident evidently occurred just at dawn and since
there was a
thick fog it is entirely
possible
that the driver of the death car was unaware that
a man
had been struck down. This is possible if
no part of the vehicle
except the
door handle struck the
victim. The
breaking of the handle would absorb part of the
impact and a driver on the
opposite
side of the car could conceivably be ignorant
of the tragedy.
Coroner Holiday has not given a verdict nor
has any charges yet
been placed against Grigsby
although
circumstantial evidence seems to definitely
prove that the man was struck
by
Grigsby's truck. The body was brought to
W. V.
Ritter and Son's undertaking
parlors
where it will be prepared for burial. No
definite announcement of
funeral
arrangements has been made. Cope, who is
about
fifty years of age, has been
living
at the home of his mother since becoming
estranged from his wife. He is survived by his wife, his mother and a
brother,
Dr. Clint Cope."
The Springs Valley Herald (January 12, 1933)
reported "Amos Cope,
son of Wiley and Lucinda Cope was born July 21, 1876 and departed this life in
January 5, 1933 at the age of 56 years, 6 months and 15 days. He leaves a wife,
Ethel Cope, an aged mother, Mrs. Lucinda Mills, two brothers, Dr. C. C. Cope of
Little Rock, Ark. and Harrison Mills of Orangeville, one sister, Mrs. John T.
Case of French Lick and a number of other relatives and friends. Preceding him
to that great beyond are his father, Mr. Wiley Cope, two sisters, Leora and Luella
Cope, one infant sister and brother. On October 15, 1914 he was united in marriage
to Ethel Whittinghill. To this union was born one daughter, Elsie Evelyn Cope, who
preceded him to be with Jesus. Amos was a man of good character always ready to
lend a helping hand to those in time of trouble. Although Amos never united with
any church he was a firm believer in the bible and studied Gods words very much."
He was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery
was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when Patoka Lake was created.
Amos Cope and Ethel Whittinghill were married on October 15, 1914 in Orange County,
IN (book H-5, page 40). They were divorced after 1920. Marvin Beatty reported that
Amos burned down a house and a barn. He was convicted of arson by reason of insanity
in September 1920 and was sentenced to Michigan City Prison for the Insane, where he
spent two years. While he was gone Ethel divorced him and his daughter Elsie died.
They were married on June 23, 1924 in Orange County, IN (book 22, page 78). Ethel
Whittinghill, daughter of Morton David Whittinghill and Martha C. Freeman, was born
on June 28, 1889 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 25, which lists the date as
October 3). She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Ethel (40) and Mattie Line (16) from her first marriage. She is listed as married,
but Amos is not listed. She died Unknown. Her death date is not on her grave stone.
Amos Cope's 1933 obituary lists her as a survivor. She was buried at Elon Cemetery
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial
Cemetery when Patoka Lake was created. Amos Cope and Ethel Whittinghill had the
following children:
155 i. Alice Cope, born about 1914.
156 ii. Elsie Evelyn Cope, born on March 13, 1916.
73. Dr. Clinton Charles Cope was born in October, 1879 in Orange County, IN. He was a
dentist.
Marvin Beatty reported that Clint had a black man as a servant. When his mother
died, Clint brought the man to French Lick with him. Kathleen Raney reported to
Marvin that she remembered seeing him and said that he talked to no one and kept
to himself. She remembered that he had on shoes that did not match!
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Clinton
appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Kilgore Township, Clay County, AR. It lists C.C. (39),
Velma (26), Anna (3), Charles (1) and Mary (4/12). He appeared in the census in
1930 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR. It lists Clinton (47), Velma (37), Anna
(14), Charles (11) and Mary (10). Clinton lived in Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR
in 1933, according to his brother Amos's obituary.
He died Unknown.
Dr. Clinton Charles Cope and Velma Veach were married about 1915 according to the
1930 census. Velma Veach was born about 1893 in Kansas. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Kilgore Township, Clay County, AR. She appeared in the census in 1930
in Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR. Velma died Unknown. Clinton Charles Cope and
Velma Veach had the following children:
157 i. Anna Marie Cope, born about 1916.
158 ii. Charles C. Cope, born about 1919.
159 iii. Mary A. Cope, born about 1920.
74. Luella Cope was born on September 19, 1882 in Indiana. She died on March 3, 1899
in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Elon Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery when Patoka Lake
was created.
75. Leora Cope was born on December 29, 1884 in Ellsworth, Dubois County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She was educated at Normal School in 1905 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. An
article in the Springs Valley Herald (May 5, 1905) listed people who were attending
Normal school. Included in the list were Leora Cope, Ermel Dixon, and Grace Lane.
The Normal school was how people got certificates to teach in elementary schools.
She died on February 28, 1923 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. The Springs
Valley Herald (March 15, 1923) reported "Miss Leora Cope, daughter of Willy and
Lucinda Cope, was born near Ellsworth, Indiana, December 29, 1884, died at her
home near French Lick, Indiana, February 28, 1923, aged 38 years, 1 month and 28
days. Leora leaves to mourn her departure her mother, step-father, thee brothers,
Amos Cope, C.C. Cope of Corning, Ark., and Harrison Mills, one sister, Mrs. John T.
Case. She also leaves five step-sisters, Jannie Ruark, Greenville, Mo., Mrs. Joe
Butler, Kankee, Ill., Mary Batman, Marengo, Ind., Nancy Summers, Louisville, Ky.,
Mrs. John Stone, French Lick, two step-brothers Frank Mills of French Lick and
Thomas Mills of Knox Co., Ind. Her father and one sister, Luella Cope, having
preceded her in death. She also leaves many relatives and a host of friends, who
were near and dear to her. Leora was a loving, dutiful daughter, a kind and
affectionate sister and was lived by all who knew her. For the last seventeen
years she has been a faithful and successful teacher in the public schools of
Orange County, ever striving to instill into the minds of her pupils, the higher
and better things of life. About twelve years ago during a revival meeting at
the Christian Church at French Lick, under the pastorate of the Rev. H. H.
Saunders, Leora went forward and made the good confession and was buried with
her Lord in Christian baptism arising to walk in that newness of life. She
remained faithful to her church always lending a helping hand. Truly it can be
said of her - She has fought the good fight, she has finished the course, she
has kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord the righteous judge shall give her in that day and not to her only,
but unto all them also that love his appearing." She was buried at Mount Lebanon
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
76. John Elmer Cope was born in 1880 in Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. He died on February 14, 1895 in
Elon, Orange County, IN. The Orleans Progress (February 21, 1895) reported "Elmer,
the 15 year old son of Jesse Cope, of Jackson Township, suicided by hanging last
Thursday morning. The unfortunate boy had a severe fever about ten years ago, since
which he has been in very poor health, both of mind and body. He had often in fits
of despondency threatened to take his own life, but his threats were not taken
seriously. He was found in the smokehouse by his sister at 10 o'clock in the
morning, dead, with a half inch rope round his neck. His mother cut him down.
The remains were buried at Centerville Friday." Vivian Cope Kearby reported that
he hung himself after an argument with his mother over taking medicine.
77. Ada Ann Cope was born on July 16, 1883 in Dubois County, IN. The 1900 census lists
July 1882. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She died on June 23, 1941 in Elon, Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley
Herald (June 26, 1941) reported "Mrs. Ada Minear, 58, widow of Marion Minear,
passed away Monday at the Cope farm near Elon from heart block. Mrs. Minear lived
at Claypool, Ind. until two months ago when she came here to help care for her aged
mother. Schmutzler prepared the body for burial and it was taken to Claypool,
where funeral services were held this afternoon at one o'clock. She leaves her
mother, Mrs. Janetta Cope, three brothers, Lee, Elvin and Andy Cope and one
sister, Mrs. Agnes Hagan." Ada Ann Cope and Marion Minear were married on December
2, 1903 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 7). Marion Minear, son of George
Minear and Elizabeth Boone, was born about 1876. He died before 1941 based on the
fact that Ada's obituary listed her as a widow.
78. Everett Ellsworth "Elvis" Cope was born on January 11, 1885 in Dubois County, IN.
He was a farmer.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Elvis died on April 18, 1965 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Everett Ellsworth "Elvis" Cope and Emma Nelson were married Unknown. Emma Nelson,
daughter of George Washington Nelson and Catherine McMahel, was born on February 4,
1887 in Dubois County, IN. She died Unknown in Minburn, Alberta, Canada. Everett
Ellsworth Cope and Emma Nelson had the following children:
160 i. Hollis Cope, born Unknown.
161 ii. Olive Cope, born Unknown.
162 iii. Ruth Cope, born Unknown.
163 iv. Marian Cope, born Unknown.
164 v. Norma Cope, born Unknown.
165 vi. Eileen Cope, born Unknown.
79. Herman Cope was born in 1887. He died in 1887 in Elon, Orange County, IN.
80. Elvin Earnest Cope was born on November 7, 1889 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. His
occupation was school teacher. Elvin appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Elvin (30), Pearl (32), Vivan (6), Blanchard
(5) and Calvin (1). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Elvin (40), Pearl (42), Vivian (16), Blanchard (15), Calvin
(12), Vera (5) and Vernita (1).
He died on December 28, 1950 in Elon, Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(December 28, 1950) reported "Elvin Cope, age 61, died at his home near Elon this
morning about 4:30 from a blood clot in the heart. Mr. Cope has been in poor health
for some time, but has not been confined to his bed. He is a retired school teacher
and farmer, a member of the French Lick Chapter Royal Arch Masons. He is survived
by his wife and five children. Funeral arrangements could not be learned before
going to press." His World War I draft registration card (dated June 15, 1917)
described him as medium height, stout build, blue eyes and brown hair. His
occupation was merchant. His residence was RR 1, Birdseye.
Vernita Cope Crowder reported that Elvin went to Canada before he was married and
claimed a homestead. He returned to marry Pearl Kellams and they returned to the
homestead and lived there until shortly before Blanchard was born. He returned to
Indiana because he expected to be taken into the Armed Forces.
Elvin Earnest Cope and Pearl Frances Kellams were married on November 9, 1912 in
Paoli, Orange County, IN (book H-4 page 30). Pearl Frances Kellams, daughter of
Alver Kellams and Katherine Murray, was born about 1887. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Pearl died on November 1, 1967 in
Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN. She was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Elvin Earnest Cope and Pearl Frances
Kellams had the following children:
166 i. Vivian Cope, born September 16, 1913.
167 ii. Blanchard B. Cope, born February 26, 1915.
168 iii. Calvin Cope, born January 26, 1918.
169 iv. Vera Catherine Cope, born on October 14, 1924.
170 v. Living Cope, born January 9, 1929.
81. Andrew Earl Cope was born on October 9, 1893 in Dubois County, IN. The 1900 census
lists October 1894.
He was a farmer and poultry store owner. At one time he owned and operated the
store in Elon, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Andy (26),
Anna (27) and Ramona (1). His occupation was dry goods and grocery retail merchant.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. It lists
Andrew (36), Anna (37), Ramona (11), Forrest (8) and Helen (5).
He served in the U.S.Army in 1918 in World War I. His World War I draft registration
card (dated June 15, 1917) describes him as tall height, stout build, blue eyes and
brown hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was RR 1, Birdseye.
He died on April 16, 1942 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Cane Creek
Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Andrew Earl Cope and Anna E. Cox were married on January 8, 1916 in Orange County,
IN (book H-5, page 101). Anna E. Cox, daughter of Charles W. Cox and Margaret Jane
Melbern, was born on May 3, 1892 in Orange County, IN. She was a school teacher
and librarian in French Lick, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Anna appeared in the census in 1920
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She died on October 19, 1991in Orange County,
IN. Anna was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Andrew Earl Cope and Anna E. Cox had the following children:
171 i. Ramona Cope, born in 1918.
172 ii. Forrest Glenn Cope, born December 30, 1921.
173 iii. Helen Cope, born on May 12, 1924.
82. Lloyd Cope was born in 1895 in Dubois County, IN. He died on November 14, 1901
in Elon, Orange County, IN.
83. Alma Cope was born in 1897. She died in 1897in Elon, Orange County, IN.
84. Thomas Lee Cope was born on December 3, 1899 in Dubois County, IN. Some sources
list the birth year as 1901, but he is in the 1900 census.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Thomas
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes
him as tall height, slender build, gray eyes and dark brown hair. His occupation
was farm labor for father Jesse Cope. His residence was RR 1, Birdseye.
He died in August, 1970 at the age of 70 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN.
Thomas Lee Cope and Virginia Gertrude Noe were married about 1921. Virginia
Gertrude Noe was born Unknown. She died Unknown. Thomas Lee Cope and Virginia
Gertrude Noe had the following children:
174 i. Manual L. Cope, born on January 28, 1922.
175 ii. Alvin Earl Cope, born on October 5, 1926.
176 iii. Dorotha Elane Cope, born on October 13, 1930.
85. Agnes Ione Cope was born on April 13, 1903
in Orange
County, IN (book H-6, page 4,
which lists the date as April
15).
Don Hagan reported that Agnes
attended Cuzco High School for her first two years
(the school ceased to exist
circa
1948 and is now part of Southridge at Huntingburg).
She then went to Birdseye,
where she
graduated, although Don doesn't know why she
transferred.
While there, she stayed with her cousin Mary
Ford Nelson. Not many
people went to high school in
those
days, especially if they were female.
Agnes taught grades 1-3 at
Springs
Elementary School from 1953-1961. She
taught
grade 7 at Shoals Community
High
School from 1961-1962.
Agnes appeared in the census
in 1910
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She
appeared in the census in
1920 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared
in the census in 1930 in
French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN.
Agnes died on December 5,
1967 in
French Lick, Orange County, IN. She died
in her
sleep at home and was found
the next
morning by her daughter, Patricia Hagan Lane.
The Springs Valley Herald
(December
7, 1967) reported "Mrs. Agnes Ione Hagan, 64,
died early Tuesday morning at her home on R.R. 2, French Lick. Death was attributed
to a heart condition. She had taught four years in the Shoals schools, three years
in Orange County township schools, and for the past five years she served as a
private tutor for children in this locality who are unable to attend regular classes
at Springs Valley Schools. She was a member of the Birdseye Christian Church. The
funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral
Home. Burial will be in the Cane Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her husband,
Luther; four sons, Dr. Marion Hagan of French Lick, Elvin, R.R. 2, French Lick,
Reid of R.R. 2, French Lick, and Donald of Speedway; a daughter, Mrs. James Lane
of Terre Haute; a brother, Lee Cope; and seven grandchildren." She was buried at
Cane Creek Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Agnes
Ione Cope
and Luther John Hagan were married on June 6, 1923 in Orange County,
IN (book 21, page 182). Bessie Hagan Pedigo reported that Agnes was a
teacher at a
one room school house in
Jackson
Township in Orange County and was Bessie's 1st grade
teacher.
Luther came home from the first World War,
and just saw her around and they
began dating.
They lived in Muncie, IN when they were first
married and Bessie
thought their first child,
Rae
Marvin, may have been born there. Luther
John Hagan,
son of Osa M. Hagan and Mary
Margaret
Bolling, was born on February 2, 1892 in Orange
County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Steen
Township, Knox County, IN.
He appeared in the census in
1910 in
Northwest Township, Orange County, IN.
He
appeared in the census in
1920 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared
in the census in 1930 in
French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Luther
(38), Agnes (27), Reid (4)
and
Patricia (1) living on the French Lick-Jasper road.
He served in the military in
World
War I. His World War I draft registration
card
(dated May 23, 1917)
describes him as
medium height, slender build, blue eyes and
light hair.
His occupation was farm hand for George
Sherman in Roberts, Ford County,
IL.
His residence was French Lick, IN.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross for bravery. An entry in the Indiana Book of Merit reports
"Hagan, Luther J.
Private, 1980191, Company K,
119th
Infantry, 30th Division, Distinguished Service
Cross, General Orders no. 81,
War
Department, 1919: Near Bellicourt, France, September
29, 1918.
When his squad was held up by fire from a
sniper's post he advanced alone
against it across an open
space and
drove the others off, allowing a renewal of the
advance.
Later he braved heavy shell fire to go to the
aid of wounded soldiers,
dressing their wounds and
assisting
them back to the lines. Record: Born February 2,
1892, French Lick; son of Osa
M. and
Margaret (Bolling) Hagan. Farmer, French
Lick.
Entered service October 6,
1917, Paoli. Training: Camp Taylor, Ky.;
Camp Sevier, S.C.
Assigned to Company D, 335th
Infantry; transferred to Company M, 335th Infantry; to
Company K, 119th Infantry. Overseas May 12, 1918-April 2, 1919. Battles: Ypres,
Bellicourt, St. Souplet. Discharged April 21, 1919.
Married Agnes Cope. Son, Reid
Cope, daughters Rae Marven
(deceased), Patricia Allain." His
World War II draft
registration card (1942) listed his address as R.R. 2, French Lick, IN. His wife was
Agnes Hagan, and he was employed by William Elledge. He died on May 21, 1972 in
French Lick, Orange County, IN. Luther was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. Luther John Hagan and Agnes Ione Cope had the following
children:
177 i. Rae Marven Hagan, born on June 2, 1924.
178 ii. Reid Cope Hagan, born September 17, 1925.
179 iii. Patricia Allain "Patty" Hagan, born November 30, 1928.
180 iv. Elvin Elledge Hagan, born on November 7, 1930.
181 v. Living Hagan, born May 21, 1932.
182 vi. Living Hagan, born on October 22, 1939.
86. Rachel A. Ford was born on December 12, 1879 in Elon, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. Rachel died on January
15, 1969 in New Boston, Wayne County, MI.
87. Mary Elizabeth Ford was born on April 20, 1884 in Elon, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. Mary
appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN.
She died on September 15, 1970 in Birdseye, Dubois County, IN.
Mary Elizabeth Ford and Thomas Bradford Nelson Sr. were married on May 20, 1903 in
Elon, Orange County, IN. Thomas Bradford Nelson Sr., son of George Washington
Nelson and Mary Anna McMahel, was born on April 15, 1875 in Birdseye, Dubois County,
IN. He was a farmer. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hall Township, Dubois
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County,
IN. It lists Thomas (44), Mary (35), Thomas (15), Craig (14), Wheeler (12), Dorothy
(10) and Woodrow (7). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson Township,
Dubois County, IN. It lists Tom (54), Mary (45), Woodrow (16), Kathleen (9) and
Jack (4). He died on July 18, 1940 in Birdseye, Dubois County, IN. Thomas Bradford
Nelson and Mary Elizabeth Ford had the following children:
183 i. Thomas Bradford Nelson Jr., born about 1905.
184 ii. Craig Nelson, born about 1906.
185 iii. Wheeler Nelson, born about 1908.
186 iv. Dorothy J. Nelson, born about 1910.
187 v. Woodrow Nelson, born about 1913.
188 vi. Kathleen Nelson, born about 1921.
189 vii. Jack L. Nelson, born about 1926.
88. Hulda J. Ford was born in April, 1886 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in
Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. She is listed on a supplemental sheet for
Jefferson Township as a boarder in the Guy Stroud household. Her occupation was
housekeeper for a private family. Hulda died in 1926 in Dubois County, IN.
89. Dessie M. Ford was born in April, 1890 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. She died Unknown.
90. Claud A. Ford was born in June, 1894 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Hall Township, Dubois County, IN. He died Unknown.
91. Amos Ray Cope was born on January 29, 1896 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists him as Aaron. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. His World
War II draft registration card (1942) listed his address as 406 Washington, Gary,
IN. His employer was Carnegie-Illinois Steel Co. Amos died in July, 1986 in Gary,
Lake County, IN.
92. Roy F. Cope was born in June, 1898 in Indiana. Roy and Doy Cope were twins. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Roy died Unknown.
93. Doy F. Cope was born in June, 1898 in Indiana. Roy and Doy Cope were twins. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It reports his name
as Loy. Doy died Unknown.
94. Joyce Cope was born in March, 1900 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Joyce (10) living with her uncle and aunt, Thomas and Mary Ford Cope.
Joyce died Unknown.
Joyce Cope and Pervay Miller were married on February 27, 1920 in Gibson County,
IN (book H-9, page 144). Pervay Miller was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
Pervay Miller and Joyce Cope had the following children:
190 i. Uleva Jane Miller, born July 2, 1920.
191 ii. Vinedele Miller, born Unknown.
Joyce Cope and [Male] Reister were married Unknown. [Male] Reister4 was born
Unknown. He died Unknown. Mr. Reister owned a liquor store in Paoli, IN, before
marrying Joyce Cope.
Joyce Cope and Harry Slaten were married Unknown. Harry Slaten was born Unknown.
He died Unknown.
Harry Slaten and Joyce Cope had the following children:
192 i. Patricia Slaten, born Unknown.
193 ii. Jane Slaten, born on April 24, 1930.
95. Gladys Cope was born on November 27, 1901 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 47).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
died Unknown.
96. John Cope was born about 1904 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. John died Unknown.
97. Jesse Cope was born on September 25, 1905 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 27).
He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Jesse died
Unknown.
98. William H. Cosby was born about 1869 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Bayou Township, Ozark County, MO. William died Unknown.
99. Archibald R. Cosby was born about 1872 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1880 in Bayou Township, Ozark County, MO. He died Unknown.
100. James M. Cosby was born in September, 1873 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Bayou Township, Ozark County, MO. He appeared in the census in 1900
in Cedar Creek Township, Marion County, AR. James died Unknown.
101. Minnie Cosby was born about 1876 in Missouri. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Bayou Township, Ozark County, MO. She died Unknown.
102. John H. Cosby was born in May, 1878 in Missouri. He appeared in the census in
1880 in Bayou Township, Ozark County, MO. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Cedar Creek Township, Marion County, AR. John died Unknown.
103. Jesse A. Cosby was born in June, 1880 in Missouri. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Cedar Creek Township, Marion County, AR. He died Unknown.
104. Mina E. Cosby was born in September, 1886 in Missouri. She appeared in the census
in 1900 in Cedar Creek Township, Marion County, AR. She died Unknown.
105. Mack Cosby was born in April, 1890 in Arkansas. He appeared in the census in 1900
in Cedar Creek Township, Marion County, AR. He died Unknown.
106. Maria E. North was born about 1869 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
107. Elijah North was born about 1871 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880
in Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. There is an Elijah North in Archibald
North's household in the 1900 and 1910 censuses, but the age and birth place do
not match this Elijah. It is uncertain if it is the same person. He died Unknown.
108. Mary Susan North was born on December 3, 1873 in Indiana. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. She died Unknown.
109. Joseph Ambrose North was born on January 17, 1876 in Missouri. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. His World War I draft
registration card (not dated) listed his occupation as farmer. His residence
was Dormis, Ozark County, MO. He died Unknown.
110. Nancy E. North was born about 1879 in Missouri. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Richland Township, Ozark County, MO. She died Unknown.
111. Samuel Lucas Land was born about 1872 in Indiana.
He
appeared in
the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN.
He died Unknown.
Samuel Lucas Land and
Nancy
Elizabeth Gilliatt were married on August 25, 1892
in Orange County, IN
(book C-8, page
443). Nancy Elizabeth Gilliatt was born
on
September 12, 1869 in
Orange County,
IN. She died on February 18, 1944 in
Orange
County, IN. The Springs
Valley
Herald (February 24, 1944) reported "Mrs. Nancy E.
Land, 74, wife of
Samuel Land, died
Friday near French Lick from acute lobor
pneumonia and
myocarditis. Funeral service was held at
Mt. Lebanon
Sunday by Rev.
Floyd Elliott with
burial in the
nearby cemetery. Ritter & Son were
the funeral
directors.
Besides the husband she leaves six children,
Mrs. Noble Royer, Miss
Esther Land, Lyndon,
Roy, Luther and
Edgar Land." The same issue
reported "Nancy
Elizabeth Gilliatt Land, daughter of John Henry and Lucy Gilliatt, was born in
Orange County, Indiana September 12, 1869 and departed this life February 18, 1944
at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel
Lucus Land on August 25, 1892 and to this union were born eight children, two
daughters, Edna and Sylvania having preceded her in death. She was one of a family
of six children, two sisters and two brothers having also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband and six children, Mrs. Noble Royer, Miss Esther
Land, Lyndon, Roy, Luther and Edgar Land, all of French Lick; three brothers,
Felix Gilliatt of Kankakee, Ill., John Thomas Gilliatt of English, Ind. and
William Gilliatt of Unionville, Ind. survive along with four sisters, Mrs. Rose
Brown and Mrs. John Pruett of English and Mrs. Cora Jones and Mrs. Mary Pointer,
both of Kankakee, Ill. In addition there were 32 grandchildren, 7 great-grand-
children and a host of relatives and friends. She united with the Baptist church
early in life." She was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN.
112. Mary E. Land was born about 1875 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
113. Nancy A. Land was born about 1878 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1880
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
114. Lewis E. Land was born on June 26, 1880 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. His World War I draft registration
card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium height, medium build, brown
eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was RR 3, West
Baden, IN. He died Unknown. Lewis E. Land and Essie O'Neal were married on June
30, 1906 in Orange County, IN (book C-11, page 172). Essie O'Neal5 was born about
1885. She died Unknown.
115. James A. Land was born in March, 1883 in Missouri. He appeared in the census in
1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
116. John W. Land was born in September, 1885 in Indiana. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
117. Jonathan B. Newkirk was born on January 8, 1889 in Orange County, IN (book H-8,
page 58; his mother's name is not listed). His parents were married only a month
before, so he might be a child of Jonathan and his first wife. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
118. George W. Newkirk was born in March, 1892 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
119. William H. King was born on July 20, 1871 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910
in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, IN. He is listed as a widower, although Nannie
was still living. He died on November 6, 1923 in Orange County, IN. William H. King
and Sarah Maurrah Walls were married on December 18, 1890 in Orange County, IN (book
C-8, page 313). Sarah Maurrah Walls was born in March, 1867 in Indiana. She appeared
in the census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Sarah died between 1910
and 1913 based on the fact that she appeared in the 1910 census and William remarried
in 1913. William H. King and Nannie Kendall were married on April 9, 1913 in Orange
County, IN (book C-15, page 268). They apparently have divorced between 1920 and
1922. Nannie Kendall5 was born on April 3, 1860 in Indiana. She died Unknown.
120. Lucretia E. King was born on March 20, 1875 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She died on April 22, 1892. She
was buried at Patoka Memorial Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
121. George B. L. King was born on November 29, 1877 in Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on February 11, 1915. He
was buried at Patoka Memorial Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
George B. L. King and Cora Enlow were married on February 4, 1899 in Orange County,
IN (book C-9, page 333). Cora Enlow2,5,20 was born in May, 1880 in Indiana. She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died
Unknown. George B. L. King and Dora F. Bullington were married on August 14, 1907
in Orange County, IN (book C-12, page 65). Dora F. Bullington2,5 was born in 1885
in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN. She died Unknown. Her grave stone does not list her death date. Dora
was buried at Patoka Memorial Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
122. Charlotte Belle King was born on May 11, 1880 in Orange County, IN. She died on May
20, 1880 at the age of 0 in Orange County, IN. She was buried at Patoka Memorial
Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
123. Lee Roy King was born on May 16, 1881 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Lee (27), Lucy (22) and children. Lee appeared in the census in 1920 in
Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lee (38), Lucy (32) and
children. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Greenfield Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists Lee (48), Lucy (41) and children.
His World War I draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him
as tall height, slender build, blue eyes and dark brown hair. His occupation was
farmer. His residence was Ethel, Orange County, IN.
He died on March 23, 1937 in Orange County, IN (book BK-7, page 35). Lee was
buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Lee Roy King and Lucy Luttrell were married on October 12, 1905 in Orange County,
IN (book C-11, page 69). Lucy Luttrell, daughter of Samuel J. Luttrell and Eliza
Jane Belcher, was born on May 19, 1889 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1910 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Lucy appeared in the
census in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She died in 1961.
Lucy was buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
124. Arvilla Jane King was born in October, 1883 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died in 1949in
Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Arvilla Jane King and William H. Gilliatt were
married on May 21, 1901 in Orange County, IN (book C-9, page 525). William H.
Gilliatt, son of Theodore Gilliatt and Elizabeth Kindall, was born in February, 1880
in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. He died Unknown.
125. Lora May King was born on March 2, 1886 in
Orange
County, IN.
She
appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census
in 1910 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Lora
appeared in the census
in 1920 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census
in 1930 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on August 20,
1944 in
Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley
Herald
(August 24, 1944)
reported
"Mrs. Lora King Flick, 58, widow of Amos Flick, passed
away Sunday August 20.
Her funeral
service was held Monday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock at the M. E.
Church with
Rev. Criswell, pastor in charge assisted by C. W.
Parks, a friend of the
family. She was the mother of twelve
children, nine
of
whom survive, namely,
Mrs. James
Smith, Mrs. Fred Busse, Mrs. William Walden, Mrs.
Forrest Guyant, Mrs.
Parke Flick,
Descoe, Alva and the Misses Edna and Maxine.
One son, Alva and four
sons-in-law
are in the service of their country. She
has
resided in French Lick
since the
death of her husband in 1941 and was a member
of the M. E. Church.
Ritter was in
charge of arrangements. Burial was made
in
the Cane Creek Cemetery." The Springs Valley Herald (August 24, 1944) reported
"Lora King Flick, daughter of Lee King and Nancy Cope King was born near Newton
Stewart March 2, 1886. When fourteen years of age she became affiliated with her
neighborhood church, the Fairview Methodist Church. Through the years she was
loyal to her church. On July 4, 1906 she became the wife of George Amos Flick.
Into this home were born twelve children, nine of whom survive, Mrs. James Smith,
Mrs. Fred Busse, Mrs. William Walden, Mrs. Forrest Guyant, Mrs. Parke Flick,
Desco, Alva, the Misses Edna and Maxine. One son, Alva, and four sons-in-law are
in the service of their country. Lawrence, Mabel and Grace preceded their
mother in death. Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren, three sisters and
two brothers. After the death of her husband on March 29, 1941 she came to
French Lick for residence and placed her membership in the French Lick Methodist
Church, to which she was also loyal and attended when health permitted. Life was
not always easy for this mother of twelve, but she kept the upward look and
remained faithful to her obligations. On August 20, 1944, surrounded by her
children, relatives and friends she passed into the Beautiful Beyond, aged 59
years, 5 months and 18 days." Lora was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN.
Lora May King and George Amos Flick were married on July 4, 1906 in Orange County,
IN (book C-11, page 175). George Amos Flick, son of George W. Flick and Ruth A.
Tucker, was born about 1878 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George (32), Lora (24), Esther (3) and Edna
(10/12). She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. It lists George (40), Lora (33), Esther (12), Edna (10), Desco (9), Grace (7),
Jacob (6), Ruth (4) and Alva (1). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists George (52), Lora (44), Desco (19), Ruth
(14), Alva (12), Violet (10), Mary (8), Virginia (6) and Maxine (4). He died on
March 29, 1941. George Amos Flick and Lora May King had the following children:
194 i. Esther P. Flick, born on June 4, 1907.
195 ii. Edna E. Flick, born on June 4, 1909.
196 iii. Desco G. Flick, born on November 25, 1910.
197 iv. Grace Dexter Flick, born February 11, 1912.
198 v. Jacob L. Flick, born on March 30, 1913.
199 vi. Ruth W. Flick, born on April 29, 1915.
200 vii. Alva J. Flick, born on January 23, 1918.
201 viii. Violet M. Flick, born on February 7, 1920.
202 ix. Mary F. Flick, born about 1922.
203 x. Virginia L. Flick, born on January 10, 1924.
204 xi. Maxine J. Flick, born on January 12, 1926.
126. Grace E. King was born on March 5, 1888 in
Orange
County, IN.
She
appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on May 2, 1914
in Orange
County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (May
7,
1914) reported "MRS.
WM. BUSSE
DEAD, Passes Away While Asleep -- Saturday night
when Wm. Busse returned
home from
his work at the French Lick Springs Hotel where
he is a pastry baker,
he could not
arouse his wife to unlock the door and let him
in.
He finally entered through a transom and found his wife dead in
bed and
one
of the little children
trying to
awake her " to let papa in".
Mrs. Busse has been
in poor health for
sometime but was
apparently in her ordinary health Saturday.
The coroner, Dr.
Hammond, held an
inquest Sunday morning and the verdict was that
she came to her death
by Angina
Pectoris, a form of heart disease. The
funeral
and burial was at
Newton Stewart
Monday." The Springs Valley Herald
(May 14, 1914)
reported "Grace E. King, daughter of Lee and Nancy King, was born in Orange County,
March 5, 1887, and died May 2, 1914, aged 27 years, 1 month and 17 days. She
married William Busse September 23, 1908, at Paoli by Rev. J. M. Osborn. To this
union two children were born, Francis and Frederick. who with the bereaved husband
survive her. She united with the French Lick M. E. Church on March 21, 1913, and
has lived a consistent Christian life since that time. She had a cheerful and
happy disposition and was a devoted mother and companion. For several years her
health has declined and she endured great suffering, but during the past few weeks
seemed much improved and enjoyed the care of her home and family. But on Saturday
evening, May 2, she was stricken suddenly with heart failure and passed away
during the absence of her husband alone save for the presence of her two little
children. She leaves a father, mother, fours sisters, five brothers and many
friends who will sadly miss her." Grace was buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in
Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Grace E. King and William Busse were married on September 23, 1908 in Orange
County, IN (book C-12, page 289). William Busse was born on June 16, 1872. He
died Unknown.
127. Nancy Alice King was born in May, 1890 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Nancy
appeared in the census in 1920 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. She appeared
in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on March 31, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA.
Nancy Alice King and Joseph Laurance Ash were married on July 26, 1911 in Orange
County, IN (book C-14, page 205). Joseph Laurance Ash2,5, son of Samuel Ash and
Mary E. Trowbridge, was born on May 30, 1883 in Kansas. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. It lists Joseph (37), Alice (29),
Clifford (7), Mary (5), Claude (3) and Robert (4/12). He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Joseph (46), Nancy (39),
Mary (15), Claude (13), Robert (10), Mildred (8) and Thomas (4). He died Unknown.
Joseph Laurance Ash and Nancy Alice King had the following children:
205 i. Clifford Ash, born about 1913.
206 ii. Mary E. Ash, born about 1915.
207 iii. Claude O. Ash, born about 1917.
208 iv. Robert E. Ash, born in 1919.
209 v. Mildred Grace Ash, born on January 16, 1922.
210 vi. Thomas C. Ash, born about 1926.
211 vii. Nancy Lee Ash, born on June 1, 1933.
128. Simon K. King was born on February 14, 1892 in Orange County, IN. The SSDI
reports the year as 1890, but this conflicts with sibling Nancy's birth date.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Simon
appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Simon (27), Iva Lou (20) and Coen (3). He appeared in the census in 1930
in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Simon (38), Iva (30), Coen (13)
and Gwendolyn (6).
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as
tall height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer.
His residence was Newton Stewart, IN.
He died in February, 1968 in Orange County, IN.
Simon K. King and Iva Lou Walton were married on December 8, 1915 in Orange County,
IN (book C-17, page 160). Iva Lou Walton was born about 1897 in Indiana according
to her marriage record. The censuses place her birth about 1900. She appeared in
the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN.
She died Unknown.
Simon K. King and Iva Lou Walton had the following children:
212 i. Coen A. King, born on September 19, 1916.
213 ii. Gwendolyn R. King, born on October 4, 1922.
129. Thomas Otto King was born on August 25, 1895 in Orange County, IN according to his
draft card. The 1900 census reported August 1896.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Thomas
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Otto (23), Delpha (21) and Guy (2). He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas (34), Delpha (32), Guy (13), Louise
(10), George (7) and Wallace (5) living next door to his parents.
He died on April 9, 1968 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Patoka Chapel
Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
His World War I draft registration card (dated June 5, 1917) described him as
medium height, slender build, blue eyes and light brown hair. His occupation was
farmer. His residence was Newton Stewart.
Thomas
Otto
King and Mary Delphia Marlette were married on October 27, 1916 in
Orange County, IN (book
C-18, page
30). Mary Delphia Marlette5,11,15 was
born on
November 5, 1898 in
Indiana. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Jackson
Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson
Township, Orange
County, IN. Mary died on April 6, 1967 in Orange County,
IN. Her grave stone lists
the date as March 31. Her obituary reported "Mrs. Mary Delphia
King, 69, R.R.2
English, died Friday night April 6, 1967 at the Gorge Nursing Home where she had
been a patient for one week. She was a member of Our Lady of the Springs Catholic
Church where the funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev Richard Terrill
officiating. Burial was in Patoka Chapel Cemetery. She is survived by her husband
Thomas 0. King; four sons, Guy King of Detroit, Mich, Wallace King, R.R.2 English,
George King of Hammond and Kenneth King of French Lick; a daughter Miss Louise King,
at home, four brothers, Felix Marlette of Arkansas, Gay Marlette of Temple City,
Calif, Guy Marlette of Fairvale, Calif. and Dale Marlette of Indianapolis; a sister,
Mrs. Della Pinnick of Hoopeston, Ill and 16 grandchildren." She was buried at Patoka
Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Thomas Otto King and Mary
Delphia Marlette had the following children:
214 i. Guy King, born on July 3, 1917.
215 ii. Paul King, born on July 16, 1919.
216 iii. Olive Louise King, born on August 31, 1920.
217 iv. George King, born about 1923.
218 v. Wallace King, born about 1925.
219 vi. Kenneth King, born on October 24, 1930.
130. Ida E. King was born in June, 1898 in Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Ida
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on February 18, 1945 in Maryland. Ida was buried at Moore's Ridge
Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Ida E. King and Delbert Melvin Crowe were married on February 21, 1915 in Orange
County, IN (book C-17, page 20). Delbert Melvin Crowe, son of John Newton Crowe
and Rebecca E. Morgan, was born on January 14, 1887 in Orange County, IN
according to his draft card. The 1900 census reported the year as 1886. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Delbert (32), Ida (22), Lois (3), Ruby (1), Delbert's father John (58) and
brother Clint (38), and Ida's brother Otis King (17). He appeared in the census
in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Delbert (42), Ida
(31), Ruby (11), Dale (8), Dean (6) and Ruth (1). His World War I draft registra-
tion card (dated June 5, 1917) describes him as medium height, medium build, blue
eyes and dark brown hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence was Newton
Stewart, IN. He died in 1967 at the age of 80 in Indiana. He was buried at Moore's
Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Delbert Melvin Crowe
and Ida E. King had the following children:
220 i. Lois Marie Crowe, born on March 4, 1916.
221 ii. Ruby E. Crowe, born about 1919.
222 iii. Delbert Dale Crowe, born on June 11, 1921.
223 iv. Dennis Dean Crowe, born on July 22, 1923.
224 v. Ruth Esther Crowe, born on September 29, 1928.
131. Henry Clinton North was born in November, 1860 in Knox County, KY. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Henry appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Clinton (39),
Lucretia (33), Jasper (8), Anna (5), and William (16), Isaac (14) and Luther (12)
Montgomery from Lucretia's first marriage. His occupation was day laborer. He
appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Henry (49), widower, and Roy (11) living with his mother. His occupation was
laborer at odd jobs. He died Unknown. Henry Clinton North and Lucretia B.
Montgomery were married on June 29, 1890 in Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 283).
Lucretia B. Montgomery was born in June, 1866 in Kentucky. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
132. Nancy E. North was born in September, 1864 in Indiana. She appeared in the census
in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. Nancy appeared in the census in
1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Nancy E. North and
Lewis M. Cox were married on September 24, 1885 in Orange County, IN (book C-7,
page 501). Lewis M. Cox was born in September, 1864 in Indiana. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lewis (35),
Nancy (35), Grover (13) and John (4). His occupation was farmer. He appeared in
the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Lewis (45),
Nancy (45) and John (14). His occupation was teamster. Lewis died Unknown.
133. Martha J. North was born in April, 1869 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died in 1902 in Orange County, IN. The WPA death index reports that she was
buried in Newton-Stewart Cemetery, which was moved to Patoka Memorial Cemetery
when Patoka Lake was created.
Martha J. North and Enoch L. Gilliatt were married on March 24, 1887 in Orange
County, IN (book C-8, page 39). Enoch L. Gilliatt, son of George Gilliatt and
Malinda Apple, was born about 1867 in Indiana. He died before 1892 in Indiana
based on the fact that Martha remarried that year.
Martha J. North and John S. Tucker were married on February 14, 1892 in Orange
County, IN (book C-8, page 408). John S. Tucker was born in May, 1870 in Indiana.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
John (30), Martha (31) and Clarence (12). This appears to be John's first marriage,
so Clarence might be from Martha's prior marriage. He died Unknown.
134. Thomas North was born on April 26, 1871 in Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists
Thomas (29), Flora (17), Ethel (8) and Sella (5).
Thomas died Unknown.
Thomas North and Viola V. Gilliatt were married on January 22, 1891 in Orange
County, IN (book C-8, page 321). Viola V. Gilliatt, daughter of George Gilliatt
and Malinda Apple, was born about 1872 in Indiana. She died Unknown.
Thomas North and Flora P. Love were married on January 1, 1899 in Orange County,
IN (book C-9, page 320). Flora P. Love was born in September, 1882 in Indiana.
She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
died Unknown.
Thomas North and Laura B. Russell were married on March 28, 1906 in Orange County,
IN (book C-11, page 150). Laura B. Russell5 was born on May 25, 1870. It is not
known if Russell is her maiden name or from a prior marriage. She died Unknown.
135. Susan C. North was born in May, 1875 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Shen died Unknown. Susan
C. North and Harrison D. Young were married on August 14, 1898 in Orange County,
IN (book C-8, page 279). Harrison D. Young was born in January, 1876 in Indiana.
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It
lists Harrison (24), Susan (25) and Ray (1). He died Unknown.
136. Isaiah J. North was born on August 14, 1877 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He died on September
17, 1882 at the age of 5 in Orange County, IN. Isaiah was buried at Painter's Creek
Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
137. William Brent North was born on August 15, 1881 in Orange County, IN. He died on
September 21, 1882 at the age of 1 in Orange County, IN. He was buried at Painter's
Creek Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
138. Susan A. "Susie" Walls was born on August 20, 1868 in Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Susie
died on August 8, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-18, page 182). She was
buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Susan A. "Susie" Walls and John W. Pinnick were married on January 10, 1891 in
Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 318). John W. Pinnick was born on December 6,
1866 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. It lists John (33), widower, living with his brother Theophilus. He
died on October 16, 1953. John was buried at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
139. Josiah Walls was born about 1872 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
140. Isaiah Walls was born on October 25, 1873 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. His World War I draft
registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as 5 feet 10 inches
tall, slender build, blue eyes and light hair. His occupation was laborer for
Tom Taggart. His residence was French Lick, IN. Isaiah died Unknown.
141. Amelia A. Walls was born about 1876 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. Amelia died Unknown.
142. John Harvey Walls was born on April 13, 1878 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (22),
Emma (17) and Lora (4/12) living with his parents. John appeared in the census in
1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John (31), Emma (26), Lora
(10), Effie (7), Alta (5), Etta (3) and Samantha (11/12). His World War I draft
registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as 5 feet 9 inches tall,
slender build, gray eyes and brown hair. His occupation was laborer for Tom
Taggart. His residence was French Lick, IN. He died Unknown. John Harvey Walls
and Emma Belcher were married on December 11, 1898 in Orange County, IN (book C-9,
page 308). Emma Belcher, daughter of George W. Belcher and Emily Smith, was born
about 1881 in Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1900 in French Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. Emma died Unknown.
143. Alexander J. Walls was born about 1867 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
144. Sanders J. Walls2,5 was born in March, 1870 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in
the census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. Sanders
J. Walls and Barbara A. King were married on August 14, 1890 in Orange County, IN
(book C-8, page 292). Barbara A. King5 was born about 1871. She died Unknown.
145. Silas Walls was born about 1872 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
146. William Walls was born about 1874 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown.
147. Catharine Walls was born about 1877 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. Catharine
Walls and John R. Campbell were married on September 11, 1898 in Orange County, IN
(book C-9, page 282). John R. Campbell5 was born about 1866. He died Unknown.
148. Elizabeth A. Walls was born in April, 1879 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in
the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Elizabeth died Unknown.
149. Charles Wesley Walls was born on May 11, 1881 in Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1900 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. His World War I
draft registration card (dated September 12, 1918) describes him as medium height,
medium build, blue eyes and black hair. His occupation was farmer. His residence
was Newton Stewart. He died Unknown.
150. Ambrose Walls was born about 1868 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census in
1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Ambrose died Unknown.
151. Mary Walls was born in November, 1869 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1870 in Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Mary died Unknown.
152. Martha Walls was born about 1873 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
153. Emma Walls was born about 1875 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
154. Amelia Walls was born about 1877 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
SIXTH GENERATION
155. Alice Cope was born about 1914 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown.
156. Elsie Evelyn Cope was born on March 13, 1916 in Orange County, IN. She appeared
in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on
August 3, 1922 at the age of 6 in Orange County, IN. Elsie was buried at Elon
Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. The cemetery was moved to Patoka
Memorial Cemetery when Patoka Lake was created.
157. Anna Marie Cope was born about 1916 in Arkansas. She appeared in the census in
1920 in Kilgore Township, Clay County, AR. She appeared in the census in 1930 in
Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR.
158. Charles C. Cope was born about 1919 in Arkansas. He appeared in the census in
1920 in Kilgore Township, Clay County, AR. He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR.
159. Mary A. Cope was born about 1920 in Arkansas. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Kilgore Township, Clay County, AR. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Little
Rock, Pulaski County, AR.
160. Hollis Cope was born Unknown. He died Unknown.
161. Olive Cope was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
162. Ruth Cope was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
163. Marian Cope was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
164. Norma Cope was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
165. Eileen Cope was born Unknown. Donald Hagan reported that Eileen became an alcoholic
later in life. She died Unknown.
166. Vivian Cope was born on September 16, 1913 in Canada.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Vivian
appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She graduated in 1931 at French Lick High School in Orange County, IN.
She died on May 15, 1993 in Sellersburg, Clark County, IN. Her obituary reported
"Vivian C. Kearby, 79, of RR 1, French Lick, died at Sellersburg on Saturday, May
15 (1993). She was born in Canada Sept. 16,1913 to Elvin E. and Pearl Kellams
Cope. She married Neal Kearby December 2,1933 and he survives. Mrs. Kearby was
a correspondent for the Dubois County Daily Herald, the Springs Valley Herald
(Valley View column), and the Paoli Republican. She was a member of the Nicholson
Valley Christian Church, Orange County Republican Women and the French Lick Alumni
Association and graduated from French Lick High School in 1931. She was retired
from Northwood Institute where she worked for several years. She was preceded in
death by an infant daughter, Margaret Louise and a sister, Vera Cope Weinbach.
Surviving with her husband, Neal Kearby are two daughters, Carol J. Green of
Sellersburg and Mary Beth Lakshamanan of New Cannan, Connecticut; two brothers,
Calvin Cope of Louisville and Blanchard Cope of French Lick; a sister, Vemeta
Crowder of Jeffersonville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon, May 18, at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral
Home chapel with Bro. Craig Chestnut officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Lebanon
Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Nicholson Valley Christian
Church." Vivian was buried on May 18, 1993 at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Vivian Cope and Neal Kearby were married on December 2, 1933. Neal Kearby was
born on January 16, 1910. He died on March 3, 2001. The SSDI reported his last
residence as French Lick, Orange County, IN.
167. Blanchard B. Cope was born on February 26, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-15,
page 63).
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
Blanchard graduated in 1933 at French Lick High School in Orange County, IN.
He died on May 2, 2003. The SSDI reported his last residence as French Lick,
Orange County, IN.
Blanchard B. Cope and Alta Ruth Nicholson were married on September 3, 1937. The
marriage date is on their grave stone. Alta Ruth Nicholson was born on January
19, 1919 in Dubois County, IN. She died on December 7, 2010 in Jasper, Dubois
County, IN. The Paoli News-Republican (December 9, 2010) reported "Funeral
services will be conducted on Saturday at 11 a.m. at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary for
Alta Ruth Cope, 91, French Lick, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital and Health
Care Center in Jasper. Born on Jan. 19, 1919, in Dubois County, she was the
daughter of William L. and Ethel M. Conrad Nicholson. She married Blanchard B.
Cope on Sept. 3, 1937, and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2003. She was a
homemaker and served as the Order of the Eastern Star past matron. She was active
with the Orange County Women's Fellowship. She was also a member of the Nicholson
Valley Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Bonny Lagenour of
French Lick and Karen Stites of Vincennes; one grandson; two great-granddaughters;
one brother, Melvin Nicholson of Louisville, KY; one sister, June Spicer of Tell
City; one sister-in-law; two nephews and seven nieces. She was preceded in death
by her parents, William L. and Ethel M. Conrad Nicholson; her husband, Blanchard
B. Cope; one granddaughter; one brother, Benjamin Nicholson; and one niece.
Officiating the service will be the Reverend Albert Madden. A private family burial
will follow at a later date. An Eastern Star service will be held Friday at 7:30
p.m. at the mortuary. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from
9-11 a.m. at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary in French Lick."
168. Calvin Cope was born on January 26, 1918 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page
25). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Calvin
died on August 23, 1994 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Calvin Cope and
Bernice M. Brown were married about 1938. Bernice M. Brown was born Unknown.
She died Unknown.
169. Vera Catherine Cope was born on October 14, 1924 in Orange County, IN (book H-8,
page 53). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN. She died on September 21, 1980 in New Carrollton, Prince George's County, MD.
170. Living Cope was born on January 9, 1929.
171. Ramona Cope was born in 1918 in Indiana. The 1930 census lists her birthplace
as Kentucky. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Columbia Township, Dubois
County, IN.
172. Forrest Glenn Cope was born on December 30, 1921 in Dubois County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. He died
on September 7, 1974 in Orange County, IN. Forrest was buried at Community
Cemetery in Paoli, Orange County, IN. Forrest Glenn Cope and Mary Gobbell were
married in 1942. Mary Gobbell was born on November 25, 1924. She died on August
2, 2001. The SSDI listed her last residence as Paoli, Orange County, IN.
173. Helen Cope was born on May 12, 1924 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Columbia Township, Dubois County, IN. She died on June 1, 1997
in San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA.
174. Manual L. Cope was born on January 28, 1922 in Orange County, IN (book H-8,
page 1).
175. Alvin Earl Cope was born on October 5, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book H-8,
page 89).
176. Dorotha Elane Cope was born on October 13, 1930 in Orange County, IN (book H-9,
page 55).
177. Rae Marven Hagan was born on June 2, 1924 in Orange County, IN. Bessie Hagan
Pedigo reported that Luther and Agnes lived in Muncie, IN, when they were first
married, and Rae might have been born there. She died in February, 1926 in Orange
County, IN. She was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange
County, IN.
178. Reid Cope Hagan was born on September 17,
1925 in
Orange County, IN (book H-8,
page 68).
He appeared in the
census in 1930 in
French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
He served in the
military in World
War II. His World War II enlistment record
shows that he enlisted
on December
6, 1943. Reid was a nose gunner in a
B-24
Liberator bomber. His crew flew their Liberator from Roosevelt
Field on Long
Island, across the
Atlantic Ocean,
the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, the Middle
East, then to India,
where Reid
spent his 19th birthday. From there,
they flew
the "Hump" over the
Himalayas into China, arriving in September 1944. The
food
was horrible. Donald Hagan remembers his mother packing
small boxes with fig
newtons, gum and other
goodies to
send to Reid. He was in the 14th Air
Force,
headquartered at
Kunming, China,
although his outfit was stationed farther east.
His squadron was
charged with
patrolling the South China Sea, interdicting Japanese
shipping and destroying
supplies
intended for Japanese land forces still fighting
in the interior. The operation was called the
China-Burma-India (CBI) Theatre.
The 14th Air Force was
the
operational descendent of Claire Chennault's famed
Flying Tigers. By the time Reid entered China, most of the
Japanese fighter
force had retreated to
the Homeland
to defend against the B-29's that were laying
waste to their cities. However, they had to be watchful of
anti-aircraft fire.
These aircraft went on
their patrols
alone and were assigned a particular area of
ocean to cover. They carried about 18 hours of fuel and their
missions were about
16 hours in duration. The B-24 had a ceiling of about 32,000 feet,
so if a typhoon
came in, they had to
fly through it
- the storms were too tall to fly over and too
wide to fly around with
limited
fuel. On one particular mission, the
squadron sent
two aircraft (Reid
could not
remember why). To get home, they had to
fly through a
typhoon.
When they emerged, they were over Hainan
(Hainandao) Island off North
Vietnam, which was
Japanese
occupied, and the plane was immediately subjected to
anti-aircraft fire. While transiting the storm, the crew had left
their battle
stations and gathered
in the fuselage
behind the flight deck. They were hit by
at
least one burst of
flak, which took
off a portion of one of the two vertical
stabilizers and the
rear gun turret,
which made the aircraft very difficult to fly.
They were low on fuel,
so the pilot
had feathered one prop, and they were lost.
The pilot ordered the
crew to bail
out while he stayed to try to land the aircraft,
but the crew took a
vote (very
unmilitary of them) and told him they would all bail
out together or they
would all ride
it down together. They finally found a
field
(their comm gear was
primitive and
they had no contact with their home base), but
they didn't know which
side it
belonged to. The fuel gauges were on
"E", so they
landed.
The field turned out to be British. No
one knows what became of the
second aircraft. Another incident involved them arriving in
the vicinity of their
home field one dark
evening and not
being able to find it. There were no
landing
lights.
The navigator was pulling his hair, positive
he was in the right place.
Again, fuel was low,
one of two
engines had been feathered, and nerves were frayed.
Just when they were
preparing for a
crash landing, the runway lights came on.
The
pilot made a hot
descent and landed
safely. It turns out that the field
commander
had been warned that
there were
Japanese bombers in the area and had ordered lights
out and radio silence. They could hear the plane circling and the
pleas on the
radio, but would not
answer. When it became clear that the
craft was
running out
of fuel and about to
crash, the
order was given to turn the lights on for a short
period.
By the spring of 1945, no more complete crews
were coming over. Replace-
ments would come in by
ones and
twos. These people had to receive "on-the-job"
training that the
initial crews had
received state-side prior to deployment.
Reid
volunteered for these
training
missions. People had to earn points to get
rotated
home.
Everyone had to accumulate around 300 hours
to get out of the country and
home.
The volunteer hours spent on training
missions counted toward rotation home.
Just as replacements
came in by ones
or twos, veterans left the same way, as
sufficient points were
accumulated. By the time Reid was
eligible to depart, he
was competing with guys
who were
coming out the jungles of Burma after 3 or 4 years;
those guys got first
dibs on flights
to the U.S. One could opt for a berth on
a
ship, but some of those
ships took 3
months to reach the U.S., due to stopovers in
the Philippines,
Australia, and
Hawaii. Reid kept haunting the Military
Air
Transport offices in
India and
finally got a seat on a flight to San Francisco,
then to Indianapolis. He rode a Greyhound Bus to French Lick,
arriving about 4
a.m. on July 4, 1945. He deposited his duffle bag in front of the
Star Store and
walked home. Walking out old Highway 145, he noticed
something
strange. It
finally dawned on him:
trees, lush,
full, trees. Most of his training from
September
1943 to September 1944
had been in
areas of the country where there weren't many
trees; the area of
China where he
was based was barren. Wood was a
precious
commodity; it was
needed for fuel by
the peasants. Needless to say, his
arrival
home in those warm,
predawn, hours
was a cause for much joy. He was about
10 weeks
short of his 20th
birthday. Reid received the Bronze Star,
the Air Medal,
and
possibly, the
Distinguished Flying
Cross. Don Hagan was unable to locate
any of
these and Reid couldn't
remember
where they were. His first wife took one
of them
for a memento.
The Springs Valley Herald (April 22, 1948) reported "Reid Hagan, son of Luther Hagan
of French Lick, filed for county treasurer on the Republican ticket and is deserving
of the backing of his party. Reid has lived in French Lick his entire life and is a
graduate of the local high school. He served as payroll clerk for the Midland
Construction Company for nine months during which time he handled $2000 weekly
payroll. In service in the United States Army Air Force, Reid served as a staff
sergeant for 25 months, eight months consisting of overseas duty. He completed some
300 hours in bombing missions over China. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross
and the Air Medal and since returning from service has been affiliated with both the
American Legion and VFW. He is a young man of unquestionable integrity and good
moral character, and his ability has been demonstrated his having successfully
operated a drug business since his discharge in October 1945. YOUTH SERVED THE
COUNTRY WELL DURING THE CRISIS. IT CAN SERVE IT AGAIN IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY OF
HOLDING OFFICE." Reid served two terms as Orange County Treasurer.
Reid died on May 23,
2006 at the age
of 80 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. Don
Hagan
reported that Reid fell
in his
basement on May 19. He hit his head on
the stairs,
resulting in a blood
clot on the
brain. He was taken to the Orange County
Hospital,
where he died a few
days later. The Springs Valley Herald, May
31 2006)
reported
"Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ames Chapel Cemetery for
Reid C. Hagan, 80, French Lick, who died Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital of Orange
County. Born in Orange County on Sept. 17, 1925, he was the son of Luther and Agnes
Cope Hagan. He married Henrietta Thurston, and she preceded him in death. He
retired from Indiana Employment Security Division as a field supervisor, had been
a public accountant and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, having served in
WWII. Survivors include one stepson, Jim Thurston of Chicago, IL; and two brothers,
Dr. Marion Hagan of French Lick and Don Hagan of Indianapolis. Preceding him in
death with the wife were his parents, two sisters, one brother and one stepson.
Graveside Military rites will be accorded by French Lick American Legion Post #76.
Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements." He was buried on May
27, 2006 at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
Reid Cope Hagan and Margaret Ann Hall were married on June 18, 1948 in West Baden,
Orange County, IN. They were divorced about 1951. Margaret Ann Hall7 was born
Unknown.
Reid Cope Hagan and Henrietta Dove were married on October 11, 1966 in Ringgold,
Catoosa County, GA. Henrietta Dove, daughter of Rosseau Tolman Dove and Lucy
Kizzaire Galloway, was born on November 26, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book FL-3,
page 21). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Washington, Daviess County, IN.
She died on October 22, 1998 in French Lick, Orange County, IN. The Springs
Valley Herald (October 1998) reported "Henrietta Hagan, 74, died at her home in
French Lick on Thursday. She was born Nov. 26, 1923 in Orange County and was a
retired employee of the old City Drug Store. Mrs. Hagan was a member of the
Beechwood Christian Church and was preceded in death by a son, Dan Thurston.
Surviving are her husband, Reid Hagan; a son, Jimmie Thurston of Chicago; and a
sister, Jo Fleming of Winchester. Rev. Rex Russell conducted the funeral at the
chapel of the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home Monday morning. Burial was in the
Ames Chapel Cemetery." Henrietta was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French
Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
179. Patricia Allain "Patty" Hagan was born on
November 30, 1928 in Dubois County, IN.
She was the only one of
her siblings
born in Dubois County. Donald Hagan
thinks
that Luther worked
briefly for his
brother-in law, Andy Cope, who had a large
farming operation near
Cuzco, just
across the county line into Dubois County.
Patricia was born while
they were
here.
She appeared in the
census in 1930
in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
She graduated in 1946
at French Lick
High School in Orange County, IN.
She died of lymphoma
cancer on
February 7, 1992 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN.
The Terre Haute Tribune
(February 9,
1992) reported "Patricia A. Lane, 63, of 3930
Riley Ave., died at 6
p.m. Friday,
Feb. 7, 1992, in Regional Hospital. She
was
retired from Frank's
Cycle Center
and formerly was employed at Connection
Christian Bookstore. She was born Nov. 30, 1928, in Dubois County
to Luther J.
Hagan and Agnes Cope
Hagan. Survivors include her husband,
James Lane,
one son,
Robert E. Lane of Terre
Haute, one
daughter, Nicky Margolin of Anderson, three
brothers, Reid C. Hagan
and Marion
L. Hagan of French Lick and Donald J. Hagan
of Indianapolis, and
three
grandsons. Services are 1 p.m. Monday in
Cross
Funeral Home with
Brother Abe Miller
officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memoria
l Park.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today."
Patricia Allain "Patty"
Hagan and James Edward "Jim" Lane were married on December
18, 1946 in Owensboro,
Daviess
County, KY. James was home from Texas on
a short
furlough.
They were married in Kentucky to avoid the 3
day waiting period in
Indiana.
Both mothers had to accompany them because
parental consent was required
in Owensboro for people
under 21
years old. James Edward "Jim"
Lane, son of
Chester Gwynn Lane and
Hattie Ermel
Toliver, was born on August 1, 1928 in Prospect,
Orange County, IN. He was born at the family home on Sand Hill,
just outside of
Prospect. He graduated
from French
Lick High School in 1946. He received a
BS,
Business Education
degree in 1951 at
Indiana State University (then named Indiana
State Teachers
College), Terre
Haute, Vigo County, IN. He received a
MBA, General
Business degree in 1959
at Indiana
University, Bloomington, Monroe County, IN.
He
received a DBA,
Transportation
degree in 1962 at Indiana University, Bloomington,
Monroe County, IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in French
Lick Township,
Orange County, IN. He served in the military from May 16, 1946
to November 6, 1947,
entering
the Army Air Corps and mustering
out of the Air Force. He died on May 18,
2007 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN (book 111, page 488). The Terre Haute Tribune-
Star (May 20, 2007) reported "James E. 'Jim' Lane died Friday, May 18, 2007. He was
formerly a certified public accountant and was retired from Indiana State University.
He was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Orange County, the first son of Chester G. Lane and
Ermel Toliver Lane. He was married to Patricia A. Hagan, his classmate at French
Lick High School, on Dec. 18, 1946. She preceded him in death in February 1991 [it
was actually 1992]. Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Nicky and
Spencer Margolin of Anderson, his son and his fiancee, Rob Lane and Claudia Rost of
Terre Haute; six grandchildren, including grandsons Derek and wife Julie, Joseph
and wife Amy, and Sean Lane; 10 great grandchildren, including great-granddaughter
Kaylyn Lane of Terre Haute; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers and their wives,
Robert and Sue Lane of Charlottesville, Va, and Harry and Marlene Lane of Chestertown,
Md.; and his very good friend, Mary Myers. One son, Philip Michael Lane, preceded
him in death in 1954. Jim earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana State Teachers
College, and his master of business administration and doctor of business adminis-
tration degrees from Indiana University. He was employed as a public accountant
early in his career, and was a teacher at General Motors Institute in Flint, Mich.,
and at Indiana State University. He had the honor of being the first chairman of
the Department of Accounting when the School of Business was first organized at
Indiana State University. He served on the board of directors as an officer of
the Terre Haute Chapter and of the state organization of the Indiana Society of
Certified Public Accountants. He also served as a member of the board and as an
officer of the Wabash Valley chapter of the National Association of Accountants
(now the Institute of Management Accountants). Jim had a lifelong interest in
transportation and railroads in particular. He was a member of the Railway &
Locomotive Historical Society, the Colorado Railroad Museum, the Monon Railroad
Historical Technical Society, and the Haley Tower Historical & Technical Society.
He collected an extensive library on railroad history and economics, and related
transportation topics. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Callahan-Debaun Funeral
Home, with Abe Miller from Eastside Church of Christ officiating. Visitation is
Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery."
He was buried on May 22, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Otter Creek Township,
Vigo County, IN.
180. Elvin Elledge Hagan was born on November 7, 1930 in Orange County, IN (book H-9,
page 56). He was never married. Robert Lane recalled that he taught school off
and on (English and History), usually just long enough to go back to college
(something he really enjoyed). He loved to read, and had shelves full of books
at his parents house, where he often stayed when between jobs or school. Robert
loved to spend his time there reading his books, especially his Edgar Rice Burroughs
collection. Elvin suffered a severe heart attack in his early 40's, and had to have
heart bypass surgery (which was still in its infancy). He only lived 4-5 years
after the surgery. Elvin died on April 10, 1980 at the age of 49 in West Baden,
Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (April 17, 1980) reported "Elvin E.
Hagan, 49, a retired teacher, died Thursday at his home on R.R. 1, West Baden.
He was born Nov. 7, 1930 in Orange County to Luther J. and Agnes Cope Hagan. He
earned his BS degree from Indiana State University and received his Masters from
Indiana University. He taught in Trinity Springs, Shoals Community Schools and
at Springs Valley Community Schools before retiring several years ago. He was a
veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are three brothers, Dr. Marion Hagan, Reid
Hagan, and Donald Hagan, all of R.R. 2 French Lick, and a sister, Mrs. James
(Patricia) Lane of Terre Haute. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday
at Cane Creek Cemetery with James Lane officiating. The body was at the Brosmer-
Drabing Funeral Home preceding the service." He was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery
in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
181. Living Hagan was born on May 21, 1932.
182. Living Hagan was born on October 22, 1939.
183. Thomas Bradford Nelson Jr. was born about 1905 in Dubois County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. He died Unknown.
184. Craig Nelson was born about 1906 in Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. He died Unknown.
185. Wheeler Nelson was born about 1908 in Dubois County, IN. The name is illegible
in the census. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois
County, IN. He died Unknown.
186. Dorothy J. Nelson was born about 1910 in Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. She died Unknown.
187. Woodrow Nelson was born about 1913 in Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1920 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN. Woodrow died Unknown.
188. Kathleen Nelson was born about 1921 in Dubois County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN.
189. Jack L. Nelson was born about 1926 in Dubois County, IN. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, IN.
190. Uleva Jane Miller was born on July 2, 1920 in Indiana. She died on June 2, 1997
in Paoli, Orange County, IN. Uleva Jane Miller and Kenneth Trinkle were married
Unknown. Kenneth Trinkle was born on December 15, 1919. He died in May, 1976
in Orange County, IN.
191. Vinedele Miller was born Unknown in Indiana. She died Unknown.
192. Patricia Slaten was born Unknown. She died Unknown.
193. Jane Slaten was born on April 24, 1930 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 48).
194. Esther P. Flick was born on June 4, 1907 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 44).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Esther
died Unknown.
195. Edna E. Flick was born on June 4, 1909 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 31).
She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Edna
died Unknown.
196. Desco G. Flick was born on November 25, 1910 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page
64). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He
appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Desco died
on December 28, 1997 in Delaware County, IN.
197. Grace Dexter Flick was born on February 11, 1912 in Orange County, IN (book H-10,
page 93). The marriage index lists the year as 1910.
She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She died on October 27, 1930 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald
(November 13, 1930) reported "Beautiful indeed is that life of which nothing better
can be said after death than has been repeated during life. Such might well be
said of Grace Dexter Flick McCarty, who closed her eyes upon the scenes of the
world about 6 o'clock October 27, 1930 at the age of 18 years, 8 months and 16
days. Born to George A. and Lora Flick on February 11, 1912, she was the fourth
of a family of twelve children, two of whom have preceded here to the great beyond.
Grace was born near Newton Stewart in Orange County at which place she spent her
childhood days with her parents, brothers and sisters, sharing the joys and sorrows
as they came to their home. During her girlhood days she attended school near her
home where her dutiful and loving manners endeared her to schoolmates and teachers
alike. She was united in marriage to Lee McCarty on the 3rd of December, 1929.
During their brief married life she was faithful and devoted to her husband. To
this union was born one child who in its very infancy preceded its mother in death
[Thelma McCarty Elliott reported Grace died in childbirth and the baby girl died
also]. Grace was companionable, considerate, kind and loving always. Truly it may
be said that to know her was to love her. The Great Master, whose motives we do
not question has seen fit to call her home, but let us remember that He said, 'In
my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you. I go
to prepare a place for you and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come
gain and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye shall be also.' She
leaves to mourn her departure her husband, parents, two grandparents Lee King and
Rutha Flick, nine uncles, ten aunts, seven sisters Esther, Edna, Ruth, Violet,
Mary, Virginia and Maxine; two brothers Desco and Alva. One of her brothers,
Lawrence, preceded he death a little more than three years ago, at about thirteen
years of age. Besides these she leaves many more distant relatives and a host of
friends who remember her with living kindness and tender memories."
Grace Dexter Flick and Leroy Dalton "Lee" McCarty were married on December 3, 1929
in Orange County, IN (book 25, page 186). Leroy Dalton "Lee" McCarty, son of
Thomas Richard McCarty and Alta Ellen Hawk, was born on December 12, 1910 in Orange
County, IN (book H-10, page 65). He appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick
Township, Orange County, IN. He died on March 12, 1979 in Orange County, IN. Lee
was buried at Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
198. Jacob L. Flick was born on March 30, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page
19). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
He died Unknown.
199. Ruth W. Flick was born on April 29, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page
68). She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Ruth
died Unknown.
200. Alva J. Flick was born on January 23, 1918 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page
25). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
201. Violet M. Flick was born on February 7, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book H-7, page
65). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
202. Mary F. Flick was born about 1922 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
203. Virginia L. Flick was born on January 10, 1924 in Orange County, IN (book H-8,
page 38). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County,
IN.
204. Maxine J. Flick was born on January 12, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page
75). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
205. Clifford Ash was born about 1913 in Oklahoma. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Nashville, Davidson County, TN.
206. Mary E. Ash was born about 1915 in Colorado. She appeared in the census in 1920
in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN.
207. Claude O. Ash was born about 1917 in Missouri. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN.
208. Robert E. Ash was born in 1919 in Tennessee. He appeared in the census in 1920
in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli
Township, Orange County, IN.
209. Mildred Grace Ash was born on January 16, 1922 in Alabama. She appeared in the
census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
210. Thomas C. Ash was born about 1926 in Mississippi. He appeared in the census in
1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
211. Nancy Lee Ash was born on June 1, 1933 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 100).
212. Coen A. King was born on September 19, 1916 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page
104). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenfield Township, Orange County,
IN. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He
died on October 21, 1995 in Oklahoma.
213. Gwendolyn R. King was born on October 4, 1922 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page
34). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN.
214. Guy King was born on July 3, 1917 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 15). He
appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared
in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Guy died Unknown.
215. Paul King was born on July 16, 1919 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page 54). He
died on July 16, 1919 at the age of 0 in Orange County, IN (book BK-5, page 225).
He was buried at Patoka Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
The stone, which he shares with his parents, lists the date as July 10.
216. Olive Louise King was born on August 31, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book H-16, page
76). She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
217. George King was born about 1923 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
218. Wallace King was born about 1925 in Orange County, IN. He appeared in the census
in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN.
219. Kenneth King was born on October 24, 1930 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page
56). He died on July 11, 2002 at the age of 71 in Daviess County, IN.
220. Lois Marie Crowe was born on March 4, 1916 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page
92). She appeared in the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
221. Ruby E. Crowe was born about 1919 in Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census
in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared in the census in
1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
222. Delbert Dale Crowe was born on June 11, 1921 in Orange County, IN (book H-7, page
93). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
223. Dennis Dean Crowe was born on July 22, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book H-8, page
28). He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN.
224. Ruth Esther Crowe was born on September 29, 1928 in Orange County, IN (book H-9,
page 21). She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange
County, IN.
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1. Federal census records.
2. State and county birth records.
3. State and county marriage records.
4. State and county death records, obituaries, wills, etc.
5. Land records.
6. Probate records.
7. Newspaper Records.
8. Military Records.
9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
10. U.S. Public Records Index compiled by Ancestry.com.
11. LDS ancestral files on www.familysearch.org.
12. Headstone transcriptions for Ames Chapel Cemetery by the Lost River DAR and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
13. Headstone transcriptions for Cane Creek Cemetery by the Lost River DAR and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
14. Headstone transcriptions for Cuzco Cemetery by Marvin Beatty and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
15. Headstone transcriptions for Elon Cemetery by Robert E. Lane, worksheets made by the
US Army Corps of Engineers when they moved the cemetery for the construction of Patoka
Lake, and postings on www.findagrave.com.
16. Headstone transcriptions for Moore's Ridge Cemetery by the Lost River DAR and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
17. Headstone transcriptions for Mt. Lebanon Cemetery by the Lost River DAR and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
18. Headstone transcriptions for Painter's Creek Cemetery by the Lost River DAR and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
19. Headstone transcriptions for Patoka Chapel Cemetery by Robert E. Lane and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
20. Headstone transcriptions for Patoka Memorial Cemetery by Robert E. Lane and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
21. Headstone transcriptions for Roselawn Cemetery and
postings on www.findagrave.com.
22. History Of Pike and Dubois Counties, IN by Leroy Weston & Charles Goodspeed
(Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Chicago, IL, 1885).
23. History Of Lawrence, Orange, And Washington Counties, IN by Leroy Weston & Charles
Goodspeed (Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Chicago, IL, 1884).
24. Indiana Book of Merit (The Indiana Historical Society, circa 1930).
25. Dubois County, IN, School Enumeration Schedule of 1896.
26. Marvin P. Beatty.
27. Vernita Cope Crowder.
28. Fred Dillard.
29. Thelma McCarty Elliott.
30. Agnes Cope Hagan.
31. Donald James Hagan.
32. Elvin Elledge Hagan.
33. James Edward & Patricia Hagan Lane.
34. Vivian Cope Kearby.
35. Norman Gary Lane.
36. Robert Edward Lane.
37. David L. Nelson.
38. Joe Pearce.
39. Lori Stephenson.
40. William Spurlock.