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Emma Teresa Homer1

F, #147901, b. 2 July 1877, d. 6 February 1956
Pedigree Link

Family: John A. Lauser (b. 27 November 1863, d. 16 April 1938)

SonOliver Wilford Lauser+ (b. 10 October 1901, d. 19 March 1981)
SonLloyd Milton Lauser+ (b. 27 February 1907, d. 23 December 1983)

Biography

Emma Teresa Homer was born on 2 July 1877 in Chipmunk, Cattaraugus Co., NY; daughter of Jacob Lee and Sabina (Raish) Homer.1 She married John A. Lauser in 1898.2 She died on 6 February 1956 in Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY. She was buried in February 1956 in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY, Findagrave #69982695.
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Citations

  1. [S5538] Allegany, Dist. 001, p.22C, line 2, 1880 Federal Census, Cattaraugus County, New York. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 811; FHL #1254811.
  2. [S5539] Allegany, Dist. 0032, sheet 7A, Dwelling 112, Family 112, 1900 Federal Census, Cattaraugus County, New York. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 1010 - 11; FHL #1241010 - 11.

Audrey Lola Bell

F, #147902, b. 8 June 1924, d. 10 June 1998
Pedigree Link

Family: Edwin Maurice McConnell (b. 29 January 1921, d. 1 September 1997)

DaughterShauna Leah McConnell
SonRonn Alan McConnell

Biography

Audrey Lola Bell was born on 8 June 1924 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada; daughter of Edwin S. and Lola M. (Dewitt) Bell of Kalispell, Montana. She married Edwin Maurice McConnell, son of Fred Nando McConnell and Anna Mary Garst, on 10 November 1945 in Highland Baptist Church, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Ceremony by Rev. Junian Atwood. Audrey was first married in 1943 to Ernest I. Hoidal (1923 - 1944) of Troy, Idaho who was killed in an aircraft accident at Maricopa County, Arizona. Audrey Lola Bell and Edwin Maurice McConnell were divorced. She died on 10 June 1998 in Maricopa Co. (probably), AZ, per SSDI, last residence Mesa, Arizona.
Audrey Lola Bell lived in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.
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Cyrena Sutton

F, #147915, b. 28 March 1851, d. 17 May 1928

Parents

FatherAsher Holmes Sutton (b. 18 June 1827)
MotherMartha E. Stutler (b. about 1832, d. 1857)
Pedigree Link

Family: John Rinker (b. 1830, d. 4 March 1919)

DaughterEthel Nora Rinker (b. 11 October 1878, d. 15 June 1964)
SonHal E. Rinker+ (b. 30 April 1883, d. 15 April 1961)
SonHarry Richard Rinker+ (b. 30 April 1883, d. 22 November 1940)

Biography

Cyrena Sutton was born on 28 March 1851 in New Salem, Harrison Co., WV, per newspaper obituary, daughter of Asher "Silas" and Martha E. Sutton.1,2 She married John Rinker, son of Benjamin Dellinger Rinker, in 1868 in Ohio, per her newspaper obituary. She died on 17 May 1928 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL,

Obituary – Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois; Friday, 18 MAY 1928, p.13 (Newspapers.com):

Services for Widow of Retired Farmer to Be Conducted Friday

TAYLORVILLE, May 18 – Funeral services for Mrs. Cyrena Sutton Rinker, 77, for 25 years a resident of this city, who died at 1:10 o’clock Thursday afternoon in her home, 421 West Main street, will be conducted at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Baptist church by Rev. Mr. Hastings. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Rinker was born March 28, 1851 in New Salem, W. Va., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Sutton. She moved with her parents to Ohio at the age of 15. In 1868, she was married to John Rinker, who died eight years ago. In 1870 they moved to Illinois and settled on a farm east of this city, retiring 25 years ago and moving to this city. Surviving are three children, Harry and Hal Rinker, Taylorville, and Miss Eethel (sic) Rinker, Taylorville, an instructor in the Memorial school.

She was buried in May 1928 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #152045195.
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Citations

  1. [S5540] P.O. West Union, p.509, Dwelling 425, Family 426, 1860 Federal Census, Doddridge County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1342; FHL #29697.
  2. [S133] Johnson Twpl., Dist. 062, p.525B, Dwelling 14, Family 14, 1880 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 0180; FHL #1254180.

Ethel Nora Rinker1

F, #147916, b. 11 October 1878, d. 15 June 1964

Parents

FatherJohn Rinker (b. 1830, d. 4 March 1919)
MotherCyrena Sutton (b. 28 March 1851, d. 17 May 1928)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ethel Nora Rinker was born on 11 October 1878 in Christian Co., IL.1 She died on 15 June 1964. She was buried in June 1964 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #152045131.


Note:

Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois; Thursday, 23 AUG 1928, p.9 (ancestry.com):

TEACHER SUFFERS SKULL FRACTURE

Miss Ethel Rinker Injured While on Sightseeing Trip in Grand Canyon

TAYLORVILLE, Aug. 23 – Miss Ethel Rinker, teacher in the Memorial Junior High school suffered a fractured skull when she was knocked from a donkey that she was riding through the grand canyon in Arizona, according to word received by her brother H. R. Rinker, city, today. Miss Rinker was removed to a nearby hospital in an unconscious condition. She will be able to return home in two weeks.

The automobile was driven by an Indian. He was captured several hours after his car struck the school teacher. A bottle, half filled with liquor, was found in his car. He was arrested and sentenced to 40 days in jail and fined $100. Miss Rinker was visiting Mrs. Leonore Drennan Myers in Windsor, Ariz., when the accident occurred.

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Citations

  1. [S133] Johnson Twpl., Dist. 062, p.525B, Dwelling 14, Family 14, 1880 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 0180; FHL #1254180.

Asher Holmes Sutton1,2

M, #147917, b. 18 June 1827
Pedigree Link

Family: Martha E. Stutler (b. about 1832, d. 1857)

DaughterCyrena Sutton+ (b. 28 March 1851, d. 17 May 1928)

Biography

Asher Holmes Sutton was born on 18 June 1827 in Doddridge Co., VA (now WV), or perhaps 1827, per early censuses.2 He married Martha E. Stutler.
Asher Holmes Sutton was also known as "Silas" Sutton. He lived on 9 August 1850 in Doddridge Co., VA (now WV.)1 He lived on 26 June 1860 in P.O. West Union, Doddridge Co., WV.2
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Citations

  1. [S5541] Dist. 13, p.942, Dwelling 270, Family 260, 1850 Federal Census, Doddridge County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 942.
  2. [S5540] P.O. West Union, p.509, Dwelling 425, Family 426, 1860 Federal Census, Doddridge County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1342; FHL #29697.

Martha E. Stutler1,2

F, #147918, b. about 1832, d. 1857
Pedigree Link

Family: Asher Holmes Sutton (b. 18 June 1827)

DaughterCyrena Sutton+ (b. 28 March 1851, d. 17 May 1928)

Biography

Martha E. Stutler was born about 1832 Surname Stutler or Stutter from 1900 Champaign County, Ohio marriage record of her son James Madison Sutton. Born Virginia (1850) or Pennsylvania (1860).1,2 She married Asher Holmes Sutton. She died in 1857.
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Citations

  1. [S5541] Dist. 13, p.942, Dwelling 270, Family 260, 1850 Federal Census, Doddridge County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 942.
  2. [S5540] P.O. West Union, p.509, Dwelling 425, Family 426, 1860 Federal Census, Doddridge County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1342; FHL #29697.

Hal E. Rinker

M, #147919, b. 30 April 1883, d. 15 April 1961

Parents

FatherJohn Rinker (b. 1830, d. 4 March 1919)
MotherCyrena Sutton (b. 28 March 1851, d. 17 May 1928)
Pedigree Link

Family: Clementine A. Stotts (b. 11 December 1884, d. 15 July 1970)

DaughterEvelyn Elaine Rinker+ (b. 27 February 1905, d. 3 November 1984)

Biography

Hal E. Rinker was born on 30 April 1883 in Christian Co., IL. He married Clementine A. Stotts in 1904 in Christian Co., IL. He died on 15 April 1961. He was buried in April 1961 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #152045150.
Hal E. Rinker lived on 28 January 1920 in Taylorville Twp., Christian Co., IL.1 Occupation: railroad employee.
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Citations

  1. [S5543] Taylorville, Dist. 0029, sheet 20B, Dwelling 260, Family 267, 1920 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 299; FHL #1820299.

Clementine A. Stotts

F, #147920, b. 11 December 1884, d. 15 July 1970
Pedigree Link

Family: Hal E. Rinker (b. 30 April 1883, d. 15 April 1961)

DaughterEvelyn Elaine Rinker+ (b. 27 February 1905, d. 3 November 1984)

Biography

Clementine A. Stotts was born on 11 December 1884 in Nebraska; daughter of James F. and Rachel Mollie (Arthur) Stotts.1 She married Hal E. Rinker, son of John Rinker and Cyrena Sutton, in 1904 in Christian Co., IL. Clementine A. Stotts died on 15 July 1970. She was buried in July 1970 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #152045112.
Clementine A. Stotts was also known as "Clema" Stotts. She lived on 20 April 1910 in 311 West Main Street, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S5542] Taylorville Ward 2, Dist. 0030, sheet 6A, Dwelling 132, Family 146, 1910 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 234; FHL #1374247.

Harry Richard Rinker

M, #147921, b. 30 April 1883, d. 22 November 1940

Parents

FatherJohn Rinker (b. 1830, d. 4 March 1919)
MotherCyrena Sutton (b. 28 March 1851, d. 17 May 1928)
Pedigree Link

Family: Grace C. Bunstein (b. 15 April 1885, d. August 1973)

DaughterEthlyn Orr Rinker+ (b. 14 August 1904, d. 29 March 1981)

Biography

Harry Richard Rinker was born on 30 April 1883 in Christian Co., IL. He married Grace C. Bunstein in 1904 in Christian Co., IL. He died on 22 November 1940. He was buried in November 1940 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #152045173.
Harry Richard Rinker lived on 21 April 1910 in Pana, Christian Co., IL.1
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Citations

  1. [S5542] Pana Ward 1, Dist. 0016, sheet 14A, Dwelling 288, Family 293, 1910 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 234; FHL #1374247.

Grace C. Bunstein

F, #147922, b. 15 April 1885, d. August 1973
Pedigree Link

Family: Harry Richard Rinker (b. 30 April 1883, d. 22 November 1940)

DaughterEthlyn Orr Rinker+ (b. 14 August 1904, d. 29 March 1981)

Biography

Grace C. Bunstein was born on 15 April 1885; daughter of Irvin and Dora (Orr) Bunstein. She married Harry Richard Rinker, son of John Rinker and Cyrena Sutton, in 1904 in Christian Co., IL. Grace C. Bunstein died in August 1973. She was buried in August 1973 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #152045061.
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Ethlyn Orr Rinker1

F, #147923, b. 14 August 1904, d. 29 March 1981

Parents

FatherHarry Richard Rinker (b. 30 April 1883, d. 22 November 1940)
MotherGrace C. Bunstein (b. 15 April 1885, d. August 1973)
Pedigree Link

Family: Glenn Franklin Weckerly (b. 30 July 1905, d. 10 February 1974)

SonGlenn Franklin Weckerly, Jr.+ (b. 27 June 1936, d. 21 June 1972)

Biography

Ethlyn Orr Rinker was born on 14 August 1904 in Christian Co., IL,

; Date per ship's passenger list, Lapland, arrived Port of New York 13 AUG 1928 from Cherbourg, France (New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 18; Page Number: 168, Ancestry.com).1

She married Glenn Franklin Weckerly on 12 March 1935 in Arizona, Arizona marriage license application dated 12 MAR 1935. She died on 29 March 1981. She was buried in 1981 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #151837176.
Ethlyn Orr Rinker was graduated in 1922 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL.

Note: Multiple newspaper articles in December, 1930, reported the engangement of Ethlyn to Myron W. Martin of Clarksburg, West Virginia. The marriage was reported to be planned for the spring of 1931. No evidence of an actual marriage found.
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Citations

  1. [S5542] Pana Ward 1, Dist. 0016, sheet 14A, Dwelling 288, Family 293, 1910 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 234; FHL #1374247.

Glenn Franklin Weckerly

M, #147924, b. 30 July 1905, d. 10 February 1974
Pedigree Link

Family: Ethlyn Orr Rinker (b. 14 August 1904, d. 29 March 1981)

SonGlenn Franklin Weckerly, Jr.+ (b. 27 June 1936, d. 21 June 1972)

Biography

Glenn Franklin Weckerly was born on 30 July 1905 in New Bethlehem, Canon Co., PA; son of Frank and Bessie (Sayers) Weckerly. He married Ethlyn Orr Rinker, daughter of Harry Richard Rinker and Grace C. Bunstein, on 12 March 1935 in Arizona, Arizona marriage license application dated 12 MAR 1935. Glenn Franklin Weckerly died on 10 February 1974 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL,

Obituary -- The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois; Tuesday, 12 FEB 1974, p.17 (Newspapers.com):

WECKERLY

Glenn F. Weckerly, 68, of Taylorville died 7:50 p.m. Sunday in his home.

Family services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Connolly Funeral Home, Taylorville. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville

Mr. Weckerly was born in New Bethelehem (sic) , Pa., a son of Frank and Bessie Sayers Weckerly.

He owned and operated Rinker Transfer Company in Taylorville until his retirement in 1964. He was a member of Taylorville First Presbyterian Church, Mound Lodge 122 AF&AM, Christian County Shrine Club, Ansar Shrine, Springfield Consistory, Scottish Knights and Knights Templar.

He married Ethlyn Rinker March 12, 1935 in Yuma, Ariz.

Surviving are his wife; four granddaughters.

A son preceded him in death.

Memorials: Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

He was buried in February 1974 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #151836740.
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Glenn Franklin Weckerly, Jr.

M, #147925, b. 27 June 1936, d. 21 June 1972

Parents

FatherGlenn Franklin Weckerly (b. 30 July 1905, d. 10 February 1974)
MotherEthlyn Orr Rinker (b. 14 August 1904, d. 29 March 1981)
Pedigree Link

Family:

DaughterPamela Weckerly
DaughterRobin Weckerly
DaughterMelinda Elaine Weckerly
DaughterTracey Weckerly

Biography

Glenn Franklin Weckerly, Jr., was born on 27 June 1936. He died on 21 June 1972

Obituary -- Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois; Thursday, 22 JUN 1972, p.32 (Newspapers.com):

WECKERLY

Glenn F. Weckerly, 35, of Taylorville died 7:29 a.m. Wednesday, St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville; born Taylorville; leaves parents, Glen F. and Ethlyn Weckerly, Taylorville; grandmother, Mrs. Grace B. Rincker, Taylorville; daughters, Robin, Tracey, Pamela and Melinda, all of Taylorville; family services 10 a.m. Friday, Connolly Funeral Home, Taylorville; buiral (sic) Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville; no visitation.

He was buried in June 1972 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #151837210.
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Evelyn Elaine Rinker1

F, #147930, b. 27 February 1905, d. 3 November 1984

Parents

FatherHal E. Rinker (b. 30 April 1883, d. 15 April 1961)
MotherClementine A. Stotts (b. 11 December 1884, d. 15 July 1970)
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert William Torrence (b. 3 March 1903, d. 31 October 1950)

DaughterPeggy Yvonne Torrence+ (b. 21 January 1925, d. 16 August 2015)

Biography

Evelyn Elaine Rinker was born on 27 February 1905 in Christian Co., IL.1 She married Robert William Torrence after January 1920. She and Robert William Torrence were divorced before April 1930. She died on 3 November 1984. She was buried in November 1984 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #125994859.
Evelyn Elaine Rinker lived on 19 April 1930 in 1114 West Vandeveer Street, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S5542] Taylorville Ward 2, Dist. 0030, sheet 6A, Dwelling 132, Family 146, 1910 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 234; FHL #1374247.
  2. [S5544] Taylorville, Dist. 0036, sheet 14A, Dwelling 374, Family 382, 1930 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 410 - 11; FHL #2340145 - 6.