Luella B. Irey1
F, #122014, b. 7 February 1859, d. 1884
Parents
Biography
Luella B. Irey was born on 7 February 1859 in Nottingham, Wells Co., IN.
1,2 She married
William Rowe on 18 May 1879 in Jay Co., IN. She died in 1884.
She was buried in 1884 in Gilead Cemetery, Balbec, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #20025507.
Luella B. Irey lived on 16 June 1880 in Knox Twp., Jay Co., IN.
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Citations
- [S1884] Penn Twp., p.122A, Dwelling 262, Family 263, 1870 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 327; FHL #545826.
- [S1611] Knox Twp., Dist. 157, p.479C, Dwelling 147, Family 149, 1880 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 287; FHL #1254287.
Ida I. Irey1
F, #122015, b. 7 February 1862, d. 29 January 1949
Parents
Biography
Ida I. Irey was born on 7 February 1862 in Wells Co., IN.
1 She married
William Garrett Campbell, son of
Garrett Campbell and
Nancy Jane McClymonds, on 21 June 1890 in Jay Co., IN. Ida I. Irey died on 29 January 1949 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
She was buried in February 1949 in Wren Cemetery, Wren, Van Wert Co., OH, Findagrave #21061079.
Note: Ida was living with her daughter Berenice Linz' family in California as of the 1930 and 1940 censuses.
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Citations
- [S1884] Penn Twp., p.122A, Dwelling 262, Family 263, 1870 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 327; FHL #545826.
Emma E. Irey1
F, #122016, b. March 1867, d. November 1953
Parents
Biography
Emma E. Irey was born in March 1867 in Wells Co., IN.
1 She married
George G. Smith, son of
William H. Smith and
Emily Goldsbury, on 9 April 1889 in Jay Co., IN. Emma E. Irey married
Jacob Leech before 2 June 1900.
2 She married
Daniel R. Davis before April 1940.
3 She died in November 1953.
She was buried in 1953 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, Morris Co., NJ, Findagrave #92313806.
Emma E. Irey lived on 2 June 1900 in Center Twp., Delaware Co., IN.
2 She lived on 8 April 1940 in 576 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, Essex Co., NJ.
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Citations
- [S1884] Penn Twp., p.122A, Dwelling 262, Family 263, 1870 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 327; FHL #545826.
- [S1184] Center Twp., Dist. 0030, sheet 2B, Dwelling 45, Family 46, 1900 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 367; FHL #1240367.
- [S4466] Orange, ED 7-334, sheet 6A, Household 116, 1940 Federal Census, Essex County, New Jersey. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2339.
Dessie Dell Irey1
F, #122017, b. 6 March 1873, d. 19 November 1942
Parents
Biography
Dessie Dell Irey lived on 19 April 1910 in 900 North Walnut Street, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
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Citations
- [S1611] Bear Creek Twp., Dist. 152, p.395D, Dwelling 310, Family 317, 1880 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 287; FHL #1254287.
- [S4462] Muncie Ward 2, Dist. 0027, sheet 4B, Dwelling 91, Family 102, 1910 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 346; FHL #1374259.
Clyde E. Irey1
M, #122018, b. September 1877, d. 12 September 1916
Parents
Biography
Clyde E. Irey was born in September 1877 in Jay Co. (probably), IN.
1 He married
Lola McNees, daughter of
David R. McNees and
Phebe Ann Sutton, on 4 June 1898 in Delaware Co., IN. Clyde E. Irey died on 12 September 1916 in Wayne Co., MI.
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Citations
- [S1611] Bear Creek Twp., Dist. 152, p.395D, Dwelling 310, Family 317, 1880 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 287; FHL #1254287.
Charles Ambrose Smith
M, #122019, b. 19 October 1868, d. 16 June 1948
Parents
Biography
Charles Ambrose Smith was born on 19 October 1868 in Ohio.
1,2 He married
Dessie Dell Irey, daughter of
Oliver Irey and
Mary Ann Swigert, on 29 October 1889 in Jay Co., IN. Charles Ambrose Smith died on 16 June 1948 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
Occupation: Oil field foreman in 1910.
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Citations
- [S4462] Muncie Ward 2, Dist. 0027, sheet 4B, Dwelling 91, Family 102, 1910 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 346; FHL #1374259.
- [S1608] Pennville, Dist. 0064, sheet 7B, Dwelling 167, Family 167, 1900 Federal Census, Jay County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 380; FHL #1240380.
Jessie Charlene Smith
F, #122020, b. 27 November 1891, d. 27 April 1950
Parents
Biography
Jessie Charlene Smith was born on 27 November 1891 in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH. She married
Joseph Labon Moore, son of
Thomas Kendall Moore and
Emily Josephine Jarvis, on 26 July 1912 in Indiana, license date. Jessie Charlene Smith died on 27 April 1950 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.
She was buried in 1950 in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #77364816.
Jessie Charlene Smith lived on 14 April 1930 in 1103 East Main Street, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
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Citations
- [S4460] Muncie, Dist. 0009, sheet 16A, Dwelling 382, Family 438, 1930 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 582-84; FHL #2340317-19.
Joseph Labon Moore
M, #122021, b. 7 February 1887, d. 12 October 1963
Parents
Biography
Joseph Labon Moore was born on 7 February 1887 in Rockville, Parke Co., IN, WW I draft registration.
1 He married
Jessie Charlene Smith, daughter of
Charles Ambrose Smith and
Dessie Dell Irey, on 26 July 1912 in Indiana, license date. Joseph Labon Moore died on 12 October 1963 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN,
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Joseph L. Moore, 77, well-known Muncie barber, died Saturday afternoon at Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Parke County, he had lived most of his life in Muncie. Mr. Moore had been a barber here more than 52 years.
He was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church, and Delaware Lodge 46, F&AM.
Mr. Moore is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Philip Mier and Mrs. Leonard Pittenger, both of Muncie, and Mrs. William R. McPeek, Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Frank, Muncie, and William H., Indianapolis; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Meeks Mortuary with Rev. James Lantz officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and prior to services Monday.
He was buried in October 1963 in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #132907922.
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Citations
- [S4450] Union Twp., Dist. 0068, sheet 4, Dwelling 83, Family 83, 1900 Federal Census, Parke County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 396; FHL #1240396.
Martha Ellen Moore
F, #122022, b. 25 January 1916, d. August 1983
Parents
| Daughter | Susan Lyn Pittenger+ |
Biography
Martha Ellen Moore was born on 25 January 1916 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN. She married
Leonard Wayman Pittenger, son of
Ernest George Pittenger and
Ocie Opal Green, on 18 November 1940 in Indiana, license date. Martha Ellen Moore married Joseph William Morris on 30 December 1971 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. She died in August 1983 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN,
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Martha P. Morris
Martha Pittenger Morris, 67, 1808 Riggin Road, wife of Joseph W. Morris, died Monday afternoon in Ball Hospital, apprently as the result of a heart attack Sunday evening.
She was born in Muncie, the daughter of Joseph and Jessie Smith Moore, graduated from Central High School and spent her entire life in this community.
Mrs. Morris was employed at Standard Radio Parts for 47 years.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Susan Lyn (Mrs. Jeffrey) Covert, and two granddaughters, Jennifer Ellen and Julie Lyn Covert, Libertyville, Ill., and two sisters, Helen (Mrs. Phillip) Mier, Huntingtown, Md., and Mary Jo (Mrs. William R.) McPeek, Greenville, Ohio.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Meeks Mortuary with Dr. Laurence A. Martin, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Entombment will be in Elm Ridge Mausoleum.
Calling hours at the mortuary are 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and before services Thursday.
She was buried in 1983 in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #88055713.
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Leonard Wayman Pittenger
M, #122023, b. 29 August 1914, d. 31 July 1969
Parents
Family: Martha Ellen Moore (b. 25 January 1916, d. August 1983)
| Daughter | Susan Lyn Pittenger+ |
Biography
Leonard Wayman Pittenger was born on 29 August 1914 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN. He married
Martha Ellen Moore, daughter of
Joseph Labon Moore and
Jessie Charlene Smith, on 18 November 1940 in Indiana, license date. Leonard Wayman Pittenger died on 31 July 1969 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN,
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Pittenger Rites Set
Services for Leonard W. Pittenger, 54, 1808 Riggin Rd., will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Meeks Mortuary with Dr. Lewis W. Gishler officiating. Mr. Pittenger died at his home Tuesday.
He was a native of Delaware County, the son of Ernest G. and the late Opal Green. Pittenger attended DeSoto Elementary School and was graduated from East High School, Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II.
Pittenger was a partner in the Nelson-Pittenger Tool and Gauge Co. before becoming president of Pittenger-Wise Corp. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Elks Lodge 245, Delaware Lodge of Masons 46, Scottish Rite and Shrine at Fort Wayne, and the Delaware Country Club.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Moore Pittenger; a daughter, Mrs. Susan Covert, San Pedro, Calif.; his father Ernest G. Pittenger, and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Morris, both of Muncie.
Friends may call at the mortuary from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight and prior to services Thursday.
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Ernest George Pittenger1
M, #122024, b. 10 July 1884, d. 15 December 1977
Biography
Ernest George Pittenger was born on 10 July 1884 in Delaware Co., IN.
1 He married
Ocie Opal Green on 29 December 1910 in Delaware Co., IN, license date. He died on 15 December 1977 in Dunkirk, Jay Co., IN,
Obituary (Fndagrave.com):
Ernest Pittenger, Brother of Former President of BSU
Ernest G. Pittenger, 93, formerly of 1600 W. Seventh St., died Thursday at Country Manor Norsing Home in Dunkirk.
Mr. Pittenger was employed at Durham Manufacturing Company prior to his retirement. He was a member of North Walnut Street Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are two granddaughters, Mrs. Marlene Patton, Albany, Mrs. Susan Covert, Homewood, Ill; his son-in-law Joe Morris, Muncie, and five great grandchildren. His wife Opal died in 1959 and his brother L. A. Pittenger, former president of Ball State University, died in 1953.
Services will be held at the Meeks Mortuary 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev. John D. Lepten pastor of North Walnut Street Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery near DeSoto.
Friends may call at the mortuary from 3-5 and 7-8 p.m. Friday and any time before the services Saturday.
He was buried in December 1977 in Union Church Cemetery, Desoto, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #39452097.
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Citations
- [S4459] Muncie Ward 2, Dist. 28, sheet 2B, Dwelling 39, Family 47, 1920 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 426-27; FHL #1820426-27.
Ocie Opal Green1
F, #122025, b. 18 February 1890, d. 1959
Biography
Ocie Opal Green was born on 18 February 1890 in Delaware Co., IN.
1 She married
Ernest George Pittenger on 29 December 1910 in Delaware Co., IN, license date. She died in 1959.
She was buried in 1959 in Union Church Cemetery, Desoto, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #83710525.
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Citations
- [S4459] Muncie Ward 2, Dist. 28, sheet 2B, Dwelling 39, Family 47, 1920 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 426-27; FHL #1820426-27.
Helen Moore1
F, #122031, b. 6 August 1913, d. April 1993
Parents
Biography
Helen Moore lived on 8 April 1940 in 2511 West Godman Avenue, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
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Citations
- [S4460] Muncie, Dist. 0009, sheet 16A, Dwelling 382, Family 438, 1930 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 582-84; FHL #2340317-19.
- [S4461] Muncie, ED 18-6, sheet 5A, Household 100, 1940 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1037.
Mary Josephine Moore1
F, #122032, b. 20 November 1918, d. 7 June 2004
Parents
Biography
Mary Josephine Moore was born on 20 November 1918 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
1 She married
William Richard McPeek, son of
John Foster McPeek and
Emma Pearl Shafer, in 1945. Mary Josephine Moore died on 7 June 2004.
She was buried in June 2004 in Abbottsville Cemetery, Abbottsville, Darke Co., OH, Findagrave #55378079.
Mary Josephine Moore lived in 1970 in 603 MacMillan Drive, Trotwood, Montgomery Co., OH. She lived in 1993 in 181 Royal Oak Drive, Greenville, Darke Co., OH.
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Citations
- [S4460] Muncie, Dist. 0009, sheet 16A, Dwelling 382, Family 438, 1930 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 582-84; FHL #2340317-19.
Philip Wilbur Mier
M, #122033, b. 23 January 1914, d. June 1987
Parents
Biography
Philip Wilbur Mier was born on 23 January 1914 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. He married
Helen Moore, daughter of
Joseph Labon Moore and
Jessie Charlene Smith, on 30 March 1935 in Delaware Co., IN. Philip Wilbur Mier died in June 1987 per SSDI, last residence Huntingtown, Calvert Co., MD.
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Jesse Wilbert Mier
M, #122034, b. 14 December 1886, d. 18 January 1962
Biography
Jesse Wilbert Mier was born on 14 December 1886 in Madison Co., IN. He married
Margaret Myrtle McDuffey on 2 December 1911 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. He died on 18 January 1962 in Ft. Myers, Lee Co., FL.
He was buried in January 1962 in Bronnenberg Cemetery, Chesterfield, Madison Co., IN, Findagrave #40878552.
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Margaret Myrtle McDuffey
F, #122035, b. 2 August 1886, d. 16 March 1960
Biography
Margaret Myrtle McDuffey was born on 2 August 1886 in Wayne Co., IN. She married
Jesse Wilbert Mier on 2 December 1911 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. She died on 16 March 1960 in Matthews, Grant Co., IN.
She was buried on 18 March 1960 in Matthews IOOF Cemetery, Matthews, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #110656757.
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Helen Marie Smith1
F, #122037, b. 26 November 1895, d. 1 January 1988
Parents
Biography
Helen Marie Smith was born on 26 November 1895 in Pennville, Jay Co., IN.
1 She married
Joseph William Gubbins on 11 February 1915 in Newport, Campbell Co., KY. She married
Charles Franklin Crampton on 22 November 1920 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, license date. She died on 1 January 1988 in LaGrange, LaGrange Co., IN.
She was buried in January 1988 in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #83727062.
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Citations
- [S4462] Muncie Ward 2, Dist. 0027, sheet 4B, Dwelling 91, Family 102, 1910 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 346; FHL #1374259.
Charles Russell Smith1
M, #122038, b. 20 February 1900, d. 28 January 1975
Parents
Biography
Charles Russell Smith was born on 20 February 1900 in Pennville, Jay Co., IN.
1 He married
Dorothy L. Williamson on 15 July 1922 in Indiana, license date. He married
Edna Marguerite Taylor, daughter of
William Taylor and
Louise Ann Cooper, on 24 January 1925 in Delaware Co., IN, Charles was divorced, making this his second marriage. Charles Russell Smith married
Marie Belvia Fisher after April 1940. He died on 28 January 1975 in Delaware Co., IN,
Obituary (Findagrave.com)
Charles R. Smith, 74, 2305 E. Jackson, died early Tuesday morning at Delaware County Nursing Home following an extended illness.
He was born in Pennville and moved to Muncie as a boy with his parents, Charles A. and Dessie Dell Irey Smith.
Mr. Smith was employed at Chevrolet-Muncie 33 years prior to his retirement. He was a member and former committeeman and financial secretary of UAW Local 499 and also a member of Avondale Sympathy Club.
Surviving are his wife, Marie Belvia Fisher Smith; three sons, William H. Smith and Roger Keith Smith, both of Muncie, and Charles Robert Smith, Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Helen Crampton, Ft. Wayne, and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at Meeks Mortuary 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Charles Elson, pastor of College Avenue United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory. Friends may call at the mortuary from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and any time before the services Thursday.
He was buried in February 1975 in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #112175490.
Charles Russell Smith lived on 26 April 1940 in 1112 East Main Street, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
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Citations
- [S4462] Muncie Ward 2, Dist. 0027, sheet 4B, Dwelling 91, Family 102, 1910 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 346; FHL #1374259.
- [S4461] Muncie, ED 18-33, sheet 15B, Household 374, 1940 Federal Census, Delaware County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1037.
Edna Marguerite Taylor
F, #122039, b. 5 June 1906, d. 16 December 1967
Parents
Biography
Edna Marguerite Taylor was born on 5 June 1906 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN. She married
Charles Russell Smith, son of
Charles Ambrose Smith and
Dessie Dell Irey, on 24 January 1925 in Delaware Co., IN, Charles was divorced, making this his second marriage. Edna Marguerite Taylor married Edward Payne on 11 September 1935 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN. She married Wayman Baughman before December 1967. She died on 16 December 1967 in 406 East Adams Street, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
She was buried in December 1967 in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #123065726.
Cause of death: Burns due to fire in apartment, per death certificate.
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William Taylor
M, #122040, b. 29 December 1870, d. 18 April 1948
Biography
William Taylor was born on 29 December 1870 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. He married
Louise Ann Cooper. He died on 18 April 1948 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.
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