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Frank Oscar Poland was born on 20 January 1871 in Knox Co., OH; son of Charles Oscar and Angeline (Disney) Poland. He married Mary Wintermute, daughter of Wellington Ashfordby Wintermute and Louisa Hawkins, on 3 July 1895 in Knox Co., OH. Frank Oscar Poland died on 30 September 1950 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH.

He was buried in October 1950 in Centerburg Cemetery, Centerburg, Knox Co., OH, Findagrave #148761742.

Frank Poland was born on 23 May 1893 in Milford Twp., Knox Co., OH. He married Sarah Pearl "Sadie" Armstrong in 1916. He died on 10 April 1973 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.

He was buried in April 1973 in Garland Cemetery, Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, Findagrave #136028928.

Occupation: Gas company inspector (1930.)

Sarah Pearl "Sadie" Armstrong was born on 26 March 1895 in Centerburg, Knox Co., OH; daughter of John Doshes and Sarah Jane (Grandstaff) Armstrong. She married Frank Poland, son of Frank Oscar Poland and Tessa Larimore, in 1916. Sarah Pearl "Sadie" Armstrong died on 29 April 1964 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.

She was buried in May 1964 in Garland Cemetery, Clarkson, Monroe Co., NY, Findagrave #136028951.

Dr. Robert Armstrong Poland, Sr., was born on 23 July 1918 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY; per obituary, or at Farmington, NY, per online New York birth records (Ancestry.com). He married Hazel Patricia Talmadge about 1945. He died on 24 September 2006 in Newburgh, Warrick Co., IN,

Obituary – Evansville Courier and Press, Evansville, Indiana; Tuesday, 26 SEP 2006, page B4 (Newspapers.com):

The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Poland

The Rev. Robert A. Poland, 88, of Newburgh, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh.

Born July 23, 1918, to Frank and Sadie Poland in Canandaigua, N.Y., Bob grew up in Rochester, N.Y. He graduated from Charlotte High School in Rochester, N.Y., Roberts Wesleyan College, North Chili, N.Y. (Associate of Arts), Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Wash. (Bachelor of Arts in Music and English), and Dubuque Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa (Master of Divinity and Master of Theology). Dr. Poland was ordained a Presbyterian Minister (PCUSA) in Jan. 1945 in his home church, Bethany Presbyterian, in Rochester, N.Y. He later did graduate work at Boston School of Theology in Boston, Mass., and received a Doctor of Theology degree from Bethany Divinity School, St. Petersburg, Fla. His Doctoral Thesis was on Junior Choirs in the Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Bob served Presbyterian churches in Rochester (Westminster) and Buffalo (Covenant) N.Y.; Tampa (Seminole) Fla.; Des Peres, (First) Wisc., Evansville, (Olivet & Interim St. Andrew’s) Ind., Raytown, (Blue Ridge) Mo., Grimes, (First), Johnston (St. Paul) and Des Moines (Interim at Douglas Avenue) Iowa. He served as Moderator, Presbytery of Winnebago (Wisconsin) in 1957 and Presbytery of Vincennes (Indiana) in 1962. He retired in 1982. During his tenure in Tampa, Fla., he originated the sermon-in-song, a combination of preaching and singing and received national recognition for it.

Dr. Bob was a 50-year member of the following: Newburgh Lodge No. 174, A & FM of Newburgh, Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville, and Hadi Shrine Temple, Evansville, where he served as chaplain for several years. He was also a member of Bethlehem Shrine No. 2, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Evansville, Ind., former member of Friendship Chapter No. 32, Order of the Eastern Star, Newburgh, Ind., and past president of Downtown High Twelve Club, Evansville, Ind.

Dr. Poland is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia; three children, Patty Poland Wheeler of Evansville, Robert A. II (Kimberly) of Folsomville, Ind., and David (Linda) of Lansdale, Pa.; three grandchildren, Suzanne Poland Datin (Jeff) of Rome, Italy, Cherish Wheeler Duckworth (Brian) of Carmi, Ill., and Bart Wheeler of Evansville; four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jason and James Datin and Tori Duckworth; two sisters and their husbands, Betty Moffett (Nate) Rochester, N.Y., and Margaret Batcher (Charles) of Long Island, N.Y.; and a cousin, Mabel Bateman of Howard, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sadie Poland.

The family of Dr. Bob wishes to extend its thanks to the caring staff at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation and Southern Care (Hospice).

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Newburgh Presbyterian Church with the Reverends Kathleen Fox and David M. Poland officiating, entombment in Alexander Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may visit with the family at Alexander East Chapel from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with Masonic services at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Scottish Rite Learning Center for Dyslexia, 203 Chestnut St. Evansville, IN 47712 or Newburgh Presbyterian Church, 642 Hwy. 662, Newburgh, IN 47630.

He was buried in September 2006 in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Findagrave #232591740.

Occupation: Presbyterian Minister.

Hazel Patricia Talmadge was born on 2 March 1927 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA; daughter of Harvey Gerald and Myrtle Mae (Midkiff) Talmadge. She married Dr. Robert Armstrong Poland, Sr., son of Frank Poland and Sarah Pearl "Sadie" Armstrong, about 1945. Hazel Patricia Talmadge died on 27 September 2021 in Newburgh, Warrick Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Patricia T. Poland, 94, of Newburgh, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born on March 2, 1927, in Iowa City, Iowa to Harvey and Myrtle (Midkiff) Talmadge.

She was a graduate of Oakland City College and received Master's Degrees from Indiana University and Iowa State University. Patricia was an elementary special education teacher in Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa for twenty-eight years, before retiring in 1988. She was a member of Newburgh Presbyterian Church where she was an elder and sang in the choir.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Robert Rusche, his staff, and West River Health Campus for their loving care and compassion.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Rev. Dr. Robert A. Poland; her parents; and three brothers.

She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Harrison; daughter, Patricia Wheeler; sons, Robert A. Poland II (Kim) and Rev. David Poland (Linda); grandchildren, Kayleena Poland, Suzanne Datin, Cherish Duckworth, and Bart Wheeler; great-grandchildren, Victoria Duckworth, James, Jason, and Sarah Datin, and Fletcher and Carter Wheeler; and two great-great-grandsons.

The will be no visitation. A Private Family Service was held at Alexander Memorial Park.

Published in Courier Press on Sept. 28, 2021.

Donald Lee Wheeler was born on 18 March 1935 in McLeansboro, Hamilton Co., IL; son of Sheridan William and Anita Lillian (Malone) Wheeler of Cook, IL. He married Patricia Ann Poland, daughter of Dr. Robert Armstrong Poland, Sr., and Hazel Patricia Talmadge, on 6 September 1970 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. Donald Lee Wheeler died on 12 April 2011 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Donald Wheeler, 76, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Deaconess. He was born March 18, 1935 in Mcleansboro, IL.

He was a member of Local 561 for 60 years.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Sheridan and Anita Wheeler.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Wheeler; son, Bruce Wheeler; daughter, Linda Capps (Jim), Wendy Brown (Michael), Tina Clouse (Mark), Cherish Duckworth (Brian); son, Bart Wheeler; daughter, B.J. Tomberlin (Scott); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 15, 2011 at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Terry Flowers, with burial in Digby Hll Cemetery Dale, IL. Friends may visit from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com

Published in Courier Press on April 14, 2011.

Floyd Poland was born on 23 May 1893 in Milford Twp., Knox Co., OH. He married Margarite Frances Lafferre on 25 June 1913 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH; ceremony by Rev. J. A. Long. He died on 29 October 1918 in Richland Co., OH.

He was buried in 1918 in Mound View Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH, Findagrave #99058064.

Cause of death: Pneumonia/influenza.

Margarite Frances Lafferre was born on 15 October 1896 in Clinton Twp., Knox Co., OH; daughter of Samuel and Emma D. (Bricker) Lafferee of Knox County, Ohio. She married Floyd Poland, son of Frank Oscar Poland and Tessa Larimore, on 25 June 1913 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH; ceremony by Rev. J. A. Long. Margarite Frances Lafferre died on 10 October 1924.

Charlene Emma Poland was born on 8 June 1918 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH. She married James E. Howard on 26 December 1935 in Knox Co., OH; Charlene was underage and without parents, so the written approval of a probate judge was required on her marriage license application. She married Richard Kenneth Boyd on 31 December 1945 in Knox Co., OH. She died on 26 November 1995 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH.

She was buried in November 1995 in Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH, Findagrave #21889912.

Charlene Emma Poland married James E. Howard on 6 December 1938 in Knox Co., OH; there apparently was a legal separation or divorce before this date, and a reconciliation. James was listed in both 1940 and 1950 living with his mother and step-father, Andrew Shaffer at Cardington, Ohio. Charlene's original Social Security Application Index record is dated JUL 1940, and the name is Charlene Emma Howard, therefore it appears the marriage ended after that date. Since they both later remarried, a legal divorce or dissolution must have been obtained. DLB 2024.