FIRST GENERATION 1. John Wesley Lashbrook was born on February 13, 1855 in Indiana, based on his grave stone, which lists him as 86y/5m/27d. The 1900 census shows Feb 1856. He was a farmer. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John, Mary, William and Zeno. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John, Mary E., William, Velza and Mayme. Sons Edward and Zeno live next door. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John, Mary, Velza and Mame. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his son-in-law and daughter, Alonzo and Mayme Lashbrook Waynick. He died on August 12, 1941 in Orange County, IN. The Paoli Republican (August 14, 1941) reported "The death of John Wesley Lashbrook, aged 86, marked the 2nd passing in the Lashbrook family of ten -- 5 brothers and 5 sisters -- whose ages range from 70 to 91. A brother, Wm. M. was the 1st to succumb in February 1939. Mr. Lashbrook died Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lon Waynick, east of Paoli. Funeral services are being conducted Thursday afternoon from Moores Ridge." He was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Breeden on March 24, 1874 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 265). Mary Elizabeth Breeden was born in December 1856 in Indiana. She appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her son-in-law and daughter, Alonzo and Mayme Lashbrook Waynick. She died Unknown. John Wesley Lashbrook and Mary Elizabeth Breeden had the following children: 2 i. Zeno Lashbrook (born in November 1876). 3 ii. William B. Lashbrook (born in 1878). 4 iii. Edward T. Lashbrook (born in July 1881). 5 iv. Velza Lashbrook (born on January 4, 1883). 6 v. Mayme Lashbrook (born in June 1889). SECOND GENERATION 2. Zeno Lashbrook was born in November 1876 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Zeno and Alice, next door to his parents John and Mary Breeden Lashbrook and his brother Edward Lashbrook. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Zeno, Alice, Earl and Rex. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Zeno, Alice, Earl and Rex. He died on August 17, 1955 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was married to Alice Livengood (daughter of William J. Livengood and Margaret Bledsoe) on December 10, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 16). Alice Livengood was born in February 1882 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on December 1, 1965 in Orange County, IN. The Paoli News (December 2, 1965) reported "Mrs. Alice Lashbrook, 83, French Lick, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home. A native of French Lick, she will be buried at Ames Chapel cemetery Friday. Funeral services will be held at the Brosmer-Drabing funeral home at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Rev. John Drollinger will conduct the services. A member of Beechwood Christian Church, Mrs. Lashbrook is survived by two sons, Rex Lashbrook of French Lick and Earl Lashbrook of Greensburg; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Beaty of French Lick; one brother, Fred Livengood of French Lick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zeno Lashbrook, who died in 1955." She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Zeno Lashbrook and Alice Livengood had the following children: 7 i. Earl Lashbrook (born about 1901). 8 ii. Rex Lashbrook (born on September 1, 1902). 3. William B. Lashbrook was born in 1878 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, Lillian, Clarence and Miles. He resided in 1957 in Paoli, Orange County, IN, according to Velza Lashbrook's obituary. He died Unknown. He was married to Lillian Alice McIver (daughter of Benjamin Franklin McIver and Martha Elizabeth Baxter) on June 29, 1901 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 26). He was divorced from Lillian Alice McIver before 1920 in Orange County, IN, based on the fact that the 1920 census lists Lillian in her mother Martha Baxter McIver's household, marital status "D". Lillian Alice McIver was born on November 25, 1882 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her mother, Martha Baxter McIver. She died on August 21, 1941 in Orange County, IN. The Paoli Republican (August 21, 1941) reported "Mrs. Lillian Lashbrook, aged 58, succumbed at 8:00 a.m. Thursday at the home of her son, Winfred Lashbrook. Definite funeral arrangements had not been made at noon Thursday but services will be held Saturday afternoon." William B. Lashbrook and Lillian Alice McIver had the following children: 9 i. Clarence Lashbrook (born on June 13, 1902). 10 ii. Miles Lashbrook (born about 1904). 11 iii. Winfred Lashbrook (born on March 5, 1913). 4. Edward T. Lashbrook was born in July 1881 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It list Edward and Liddie, next door to his brother Zeno Lashbrook. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Edward, Lydia, Lora, Vevia, Mary and Dorotha. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Edward, Lydia, Floyd, Vivian, Mary and Dorothy. He died on December 14, 1956 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (December 18, 1956) reported "Ed Lashbrooks, 76, died Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Dorothy Wilson in French Lick. Final rites were held Sunday at Moores Ridge with services in charge of Rev. C.H. Ivy and Rev. Duane Thistlethwaite. Arrangements were by Schmutzler funeral home. Mr. Lashbrooks is survived by 3 children, Mrs. Wilson, Lloyd Lashbrooks and Mrs. Mary McCarty, all of French Lick. 2 brothers, Velza and William Lashbrooks of Paoli, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. His wife expired in April 1946." He was married to Lydia C. Gillum (daughter of Zachary Taylor Gillum and Christiana Daugherty) on December 24, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 17). Lydia C. Gillum was born in August 1879 in Indiana. She appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died in April 1946 in Orange County, IN. Edward T. Lashbrook and Lydia C. Gillum had the following children: 12 i. Lora Lashbrook (born about 1901). 13 ii. Vivian Lashbrook (born about 1904). 14 iii. Elizabeth Mary Lashbrook (born on March 5, 1906). 15 iv. Dorothy Lashbrook (born on December 4, 1907). 5. Velza Lashbrook was born on January 4, 1883 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Velza and Erma. He resided in 1956 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. According to Edward Lashbrook's obituary. He died on April 15, 1957 in Paoli, Orange County, IN. An Orange County newspaper reported "Velza Lashbrooks, from whom we parted company a few days ago, was born in this county Jan. 4, 1883, the son of the late John Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Lashbrooks, was reared in the rural home of these parents, and lived his life in that occupation. On April 4, 1916, he was united in marriage to Miss Erma Moore, and they spent their years of companionship on a farm near Chambersburg, east of Paoli. No children were born into their home, but shortly before the death of Mrs. Lashbrooks in 1946 there came into their home a young lad, to whom they gave a parental care as to an only child, and whose love was wholly returned as to parents of his own by this child, who came to be then among his school friends, and is today, known as Tracy Lashbrooks, who today mourns the passing of these parents as they have gone from his embrace. Following the death of the Companion, and later the entrance of the son into army service, and later to the school of life, The bereaved citizen continued in the rural home, finding cheer in the friendliness and appreciation of neighbors and friends, and the occasional visit of the only son he knew and loved. A few weeks prior to his passing he became ill, and was removed to the Clark Hospital at Paoli for further care and treatment, and here on Sunday, April 15, 1957, came his passing, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, 10 days. Other than his son now residing in New Albany with the wife and baby son, there remains one brother--William Lashbrooks--of Paoli, and the many friends and neighbors of his life acquaintance These will remember him for his quiet manner of a clean, Christian neighborly and friendly life of honesty of purpose, and his love for home, companion, son, and the community he called his home." He was married to Erma B. Moore on April 4, 1915 in Orange County, IN (book H-5, page 65). Erma B. Moore was born about 1893 in Indiana. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died in 1946 in Orange County, IN. 6. Mayme Lashbrook was born in June 1889 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died on February 3, 1946 in Orange County, IN (book unknown, page 21). The Paoli Republican Thursday, February 7, 1946 reported "Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Paoli United Brethren church for Mrs. Mayme Waynick, 55, wife of A.L. Waynick, who died at her home in the Lick Creek community Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Waynick had suffered a paralytic stroke a week previous after learning the news that her sister-in-law had died of a stroke while shopping in the local Jay C Store. Surviving with the husband are a son, Herschel, a daughter, Mrs. James Elliot, and a step-daughter, Miss Nova Waynick." She was buried in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Alonzo L. Waynick on July 10, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-4, page 34). Alonzo L. Waynick was born about 1874. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Alonzo, Mayme, Elizabeth, Herschel and Mayme's parents, John and Mary Breeden Lashbrook. He died Unknown. Mayme Lashbrook and Alonzo L. Waynick had the following children: 16 i. Elizabeth Waynick (born about 1918). 17 ii. Herschel Waynick (born about 1919). THIRD GENERATION 7. Earl Lashbrook was born about 1901 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 8. Rex Lashbrook was born on September 1, 1902 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 55). He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 9. Clarence Lashbrook was born on June 13, 1902 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 53). He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his grandmother, Martha Baxter McIver. He died Unknown. 10. Miles Lashbrook was born about 1904 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 11. Winfred Lashbrook was born on March 5, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-12, page 24). He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his grandmother, Martha Baxter McIver. He died Unknown. 12. Lora Lashbrook was born about 1901 in Orange County, IN. The 1910 census lists Lora, female, age 9. The 1920 census lists Floyd, male, age 19. These entries are obviously for the same person, but it is uncertain which one is correct. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 13. Vivian Lashbrook was born about 1904 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 14. Elizabeth Mary Lashbrook was born on March 5, 1906 in Orange County, IN. Her stone at Ames Chapel Cemetery gives her names as Mary E. She is also listed this way in the censuses. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on January 23, 1963. She was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Ivan Lewis McCarty (son of Thomas Richard McCarty and Alta Ellen Hawk) on October 13, 1923 in Orange County, IN. Ivan Lewis McCarty was born on December 18, 1900 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on June 6, 1974. He was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Elizabeth Mary Lashbrook and Ivan Lewis McCarty had the following children: 18 i. Living McCarty (born on May 4, 1924). 19 ii. Wallace McCarty (born on September 20, 1928). 20 iii. Living McCarty (born on October 6, 1931). 21 iv. Living McCarty (born on February 2, 1934). 15. Dorothy Lashbrook was born on December 4, 1907 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 3). She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 16. Elizabeth Waynick was born about 1918 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. 17. Herschel Waynick was born about 1919 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. SOURCES 1. Federal census records. 2. State and county birth records. 3. State and county marriage records. 4. State and county death records. 5. Headstone transcriptions for Ames Chapel Cemetery. 6. Headstone transcriptions for Moore's Ridge Cemetery. 7. Phyllis McIver Bennett. 8. Chester Robert Lane. 9. Wilma Sue McCarty Lane. 10. Lori Stephenson. NOTES 1. Census data is listed as follows: Head of Household: Census year and location, family members and ages, and other facts where appropriate. Family Members: Census year and location, and other facts where appropriate. 2. The spelling of names in obituaries, newspaper articles and census records is often incorrect. Early censuses were done verbally, with the census taker often spelling the name based on how it was pronounced. The spelling could be different in every census. The same thing occurred in obituaries and newspaper articles. However, in most cases these items are reported in this document just as they were written. REPORT INFORMATION Created by: Robert E. Lane 2309 North 12th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804 Email: robert.lane11@verizon.net Date: May 31, 2002