KAY LASH COLLECTION, CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF STEUBEN 
COUNTY, ANGOLA, INDIANA.

AURELIA (ALDRICH) VanZILE, 02 Nov 1846 - 20 Feb 1917

   Aurelia, daughter of David and Mary Aldrich, was 
born in DeKalb county, Indiana, Nov. 2nd, 1846, and died 
at her home in Steuben county, Feb. 20th, 1917.  She 
moved from DeKalb to Steuben county with her parents 
when about 10 years of age and to her present home in 
1865, having spent over 50 years of her life here.  
United with the M. E. church in 1863, remaining for a 
number of years, faithfully discharging the duties of 
Christian life.  At the age of 30 years she withdrew 
from the M. E. church and joined the Christian church 
of Hamilton, Ind., where her spiritual home was until 
called to join the happy throng in the mansions 
prepared for His loved ones.  She was united in 
marriage with George W. VanZile, May 15th, 1864.  To 
this union were born four children, three sons and one 
daughter.  Two survive her, Orlie L., who with his 
faithful helpmeet have so tenderly cared for her in her 
long illness, and Mrs. Edward Wright, of Oklahoma City, 
Okla.  David, the eldest, died in infancy.  William 
died in early manhood.
   She leaves to mourn their loss two children, seven 
grand children, two great grand children, two sisters, 
Mrs. Solomon Cox and Mrs. Jacob Baker, of Angola, and 
many other relatives and friends.  She was a loving 
wife, an indulgent mother, a good friend and neighbor, 
ever ready to give a helping hand, especially in 
sickness, often times spending days and weeks 
ministering at the bedside of affliction.  It seemed 
her greatest pleasure to give relief to suffering 
humanity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Aurelia (Aldrich) VanZile, 02 Nov 1846 - 20 Feb 
1917, on 15 May 1864 married George VanZile.  Probably 
buried on the Aldrich plot at Pleasant Lake Cemetery, 
Steuben County, IN.  Aurelia was the daughter of David 
W. Aldrich, 29 Mar 1817 - 27 Sep 1881, who, on 14 Feb 
1838, married Mary (Jackman) Aldrich, born 16 Sep 1818.  
Probably buried on the Aldrich plot at Pleasant Lake 
Cemetery.  Mary was the daughter of Robert and Phebe 
(Vail) Jackman.

CHILDREN OF THE MARRIAGE:

   David Aldrich VanZile, died in infancy.
   Orlie Lonzo VanZile, born 20 Feb 1870 in Steuben 
County, IN, died 16 Jul 1943.  On 25 Dec 1895 in 
Steuben County, IN, married Sarah Lusina/Sina (Struble) 
VanZile, born in 1883 in Angola, Steuben County, IN.  
Died in 1935.  They are buried in Eddy Cemetery, 
Hamilton, DeKalb County, IN.  She was the daughter of 
Richard L. Struble, born Mar 1850 in Chester Township, 
Morrow County, OH; died 23 Dec 1916 in Otsego Township, 
Steuben County, IN. and Regretta (Jones) Struble, born 
in 1849 in OH, died in 1871, who are buried at Otsego 
Center, Otsego Township, Steuben County, IN.
   Olive (VanZile) Wright, age 8 on the 1880 United 
States Census, on 30 Mar 1889, married Edward Wright.
   William VanZile, 27 Aug 1875 - 01 May 1900, on 25 
Dec 1897, married Zella (Haines) VanZile.  They are 
buried at Flint Cemetery, Steuben County, IN.

SIBLINGS OF AURELIA (ALDRICH) VanZile:

   Nancy B. (Aldrich) Cox, 17 Nov 1841 - 31 Jan 1918, 
on 06 Nov 1859 in Steuben County, IN, married Solomon 
Cox, 17 Sep 1840 - 03 Apr 1919 (died in Ft. Wayne, 
Allen County, IN).  He was the son of William M. Cox, 
27 Feb 1815 - 22 Mar 1864 and Margareta Ann (____) Cox, 
01 Jan 1820 - 1914.  Nancy and Solomon are buried at 
Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, IN.  
William and Margareta are buried at Alverado Cemetery, 
Steuben County, IN.
   Lydia H. (Aldrich) Baker, 19 Oct 1843 - 1924, 
married Jacob Baker, 12 Dec 1837 - 1928.  He was the 
son of Samuel Baker, 19 Jun 1801 - 11 Apr 1884, and 
Sarah (Shriver) Baker, 01 Apr 1803 - 27 Dec 1886.  They 
were married 05 Nov 1829 in Louden County, KY.  Lydia 
and Jacob are buried at Hamilton Cemetery, Steuben 
County, IN.  Samuel and Sarah are buried at Alvarado 
Cemetery, Steuben County, IN.  
   Christiana Aldrich died in infancy.
   Phebe (Aldrich) Wrench.
   Olive (Aldrich) Campbell married James Campbell.

SOURCES:

"History of Steuben County, Indiana, 1885," page 810, 
biography of David W. Aldrich; page 811, biography of 
brother-in-law, Jacob Baker; page 821, biography of 
brother-in-law, Solomon Cox.
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by 
Audree Seibel Lewis, Vol. 1, pages 20, 76, 77, 78, 79, 
417, 418; Vol. 2, pages 1776, 1872.
www.rootsweb.com/worldconnect: "Struble", Entries: 8154, 
Contact:  Christy Hackett, mommy2bb@msn.com:
Orlie Lonzo VanZile, ID: I6578; Sarah Lusina Struble, 
ID: I6520; Richard L. Struble, ID: I6255; Regretta 
Jones, ID: I6513.
www.familysearh.org: 1880 United States Census, 
Richland, Steuben County, Indiana; George W. VanZile, 
Family History Library Film#1254312, NA film Number, 
T9-0312, page #401C; Otsego, Steuben County, Indiana, 
Solomon Cox, Family History Library Film #1254312, NA 
Film Number, T9-0312; page #382D; Individual Record for 
Nancy Aldrich, Solomon Cox.
Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net