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Mildred Louise Baldwin

F, #163621, b. 29 March 1916, d. 15 September 1965

Parents

FatherCecil Edwin Baldwin (b. 4 December 1883, d. December 1967)
MotherMabel Allwith Morris (b. October 1884, d. 8 June 1940)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mildred Louise Baldwin was born on 29 March 1916 in Danville, Des Moines Co., IA. She died on 15 September 1965; did not marry. Date per Findagrave.com memorial. A Washington state death record lists Mildred Baldwin, died 15 AUG 1965 at King County. She may or may not have been the same person.

She was buried in September 1965 in Vermilion Grove Cemetery, Vermilion Grove, Vermilion Co., IL, Findagrave #78356276.
Mildred Louise Baldwin lived in 1942 in Ridge Farm, Vermilion Co., IL.
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Jacob W. Keene

M, #163622
Pedigree Link

Family: Emma Elizabeth Hottel (b. 7 May 1866, d. 15 February 1952)

DaughterBessie Viola Keene+ (b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979)
DaughterRose Elizabeth Keene+ (b. 20 August 1897, d. 20 May 1938)

Biography

Jacob W. Keene married Emma Elizabeth Hottel daughter of William A. Hottel and Margaret D., on 14 March 1889 in Vermilion Co., IL.
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Rose Elizabeth Keene

F, #163623, b. 20 August 1897, d. 20 May 1938

Parents

FatherJacob W. Keene
MotherEmma Elizabeth Hottel (b. 7 May 1866, d. 15 February 1952)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles McKinley Hendrix (b. 18 September 1896, d. 15 March 1977)

SonPaul E. Hendrix
SonRex Hendrix
DaughterMargaret Ann Hendrix (b. 9 December 1920, d. 21 August 1987)
SonDonald Keene Hendrix+ (b. 21 January 1923, d. 11 April 1970)

Biography

Rose Elizabeth Keene was born on 20 August 1897 in Humrick, Vermilion Co., IL. She married Charles McKinley Hendrix on 11 June 1919 in Vigo Co., IN. She died on 20 May 1938 in Indiana.

She was buried in May 1938 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke Co., IN, Findagrave #76287002.
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Charles McKinley Hendrix

M, #163624, b. 18 September 1896, d. 15 March 1977
Pedigree Link

Family: Rose Elizabeth Keene (b. 20 August 1897, d. 20 May 1938)

SonPaul E. Hendrix
SonRex Hendrix
DaughterMargaret Ann Hendrix (b. 9 December 1920, d. 21 August 1987)
SonDonald Keene Hendrix+ (b. 21 January 1923, d. 11 April 1970)

Biography

Charles McKinley Hendrix was born on 18 September 1896 in Indiana; son of Albert Frederick and Nora (Davis) Hendrix. He married Rose Elizabeth Keene daughter of Jacob W. Keene and Emma Elizabeth Hottel, on 11 June 1919 in Vigo Co., IN. Charles McKinley Hendrix died on 15 March 1977 in Indiana.

He was buried in March 1977 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke Co., IN, Findagrave #76286689.
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Margaret Ann Hendrix

F, #163625, b. 9 December 1920, d. 21 August 1987

Parents

FatherCharles McKinley Hendrix (b. 18 September 1896, d. 15 March 1977)
MotherRose Elizabeth Keene (b. 20 August 1897, d. 20 May 1938)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Margaret Ann Hendrix was born on 9 December 1920 in Indiana. She died on 21 August 1987 in Indiana.

She was buried in August 1987 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke Co., IN, Findagrave #79137912.
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Donald Keene Hendrix

M, #163626, b. 21 January 1923, d. 11 April 1970

Parents

FatherCharles McKinley Hendrix (b. 18 September 1896, d. 15 March 1977)
MotherRose Elizabeth Keene (b. 20 August 1897, d. 20 May 1938)
Pedigree Link

Family: Julia Emma Lemmons (b. 19 April 1925, d. 5 February 2014)

DaughterRita Hendrix
SonDennis Hendrix
DaughterDonna Lee Hendrix+ (b. 20 October 1951, d. 14 October 2015)

Biography

Donald Keene Hendrix was born on 21 January 1923 in Hillsdale, Vermillion Co., IN. He died on 11 April 1970 in Indiana.

He was buried in April 1970 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke Co., IN, Findagrave #76286743.
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Julia Emma Lemmons

F, #163630, b. 19 April 1925, d. 5 February 2014
Pedigree Link

Family: Donald Keene Hendrix (b. 21 January 1923, d. 11 April 1970)

DaughterRita Hendrix
SonDennis Hendrix
DaughterDonna Lee Hendrix+ (b. 20 October 1951, d. 14 October 2015)

Biography

Julia Emma Lemmons was born on 19 April 1925 in Fontanet, Vigo Co., IN. She died on 5 February 2014 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

February 5, 2014 TERRE HAUTE TRIBSTAR

Julia Emma Hendrix Rogers

TERRE HAUTE- Julia Emma Hendrix Rogers, 88, of Terre Haute, and formerly of Fontanet, passed away on Feb. 5,2014, at 11:25 a.m, in Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute. She was born on April 19, 1925, in Vigo County, to Virgil Lemmons and Myrtle Wood Lemmons. She had been a supervisor with the Glas-Col Apparatus Company. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Rosedale and the Rosedale American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Donald Hendrix; her second husband, James Rogers; two brothers, Freeman Lemmons and Raymond Lemmons; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Joan Hendrix; brother-in-law, Jim Hendrix; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Tilford.

She is survived by her children, Rita Hendrix of Terre Haute, Dennis (Barbara) Hendrix of Fontanet, and Donna (Ron) Wilkinson of Fontanet; two stepdaughters, Ruth (Jack) Schroeder of Terre Haute and Jane (Gary) Williams of Bridgeton; one sister, Verna Fredricks of Terre Haute; and a brother, Rene (Pauline) Lemmons of Fontanet; a sister-in-law, Judy Lemmons of Fontanet; two brothers-in-law, Rex (Anita) Hendrix of Fontanet and Ray Rogers; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8,2014, from noon to 2 p.m, at Brown-Mack Funeral Home in Montezuma. Service will be held at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bill Herb officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

She was buried in February 2014 in Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, Parke Co., IN, Findagrave #125088347.
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Donna Lee Hendrix

F, #163633, b. 20 October 1951, d. 14 October 2015

Parents

FatherDonald Keene Hendrix (b. 21 January 1923, d. 11 April 1970)
MotherJulia Emma Lemmons (b. 19 April 1925, d. 5 February 2014)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ronald Wilkinson

SonRyan Wilkinson
DaughterYvonne Wilkinson

Biography

Donna Lee Hendrix was born on 20 October 1951 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN. She died on 14 October 2015 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Donna Lee Wilkinson, 63, of Fontanet, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Union Hospital.

Donna was born October 22, 1951 in Terre Haute to Donald Hendrix and Julia Lemmons Hendrix Rogers.

Donna was a receptionist in Dr. Smudde’s dentist office for many years.

She loved her kids and grandkids. She loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to see the ocean.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and her step father, James Rogers.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Wilkinson; her son, Ryan Wilkinson; her stepsons, Jeff Wilkinson and his wife, Kara, Kent Wilkinson and his wife, Melissa and Kurt Wilkinson, all of Terre Haute; her daughter, Yvonne Little, of Terre Haute. She is also survived by her brother, Dennis Hendrix and his wife, Barbara of Fontanet; and her sister, Rita Hendrix of Terre Haute; special uncle, Rex Hendrix and his wife, Anita; eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Friday, October 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

She was buried in October 2015 in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Findagrave #153759274.
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Larinda

F, #163638, b. about 1845
Pedigree Link

Family: John Hottel (b. about 1844)

DaughterMary Hottel (b. about 1868)
SonNoah Hottel (b. 1870)

Biography

Larinda was born about 1845 in Indiana.1
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Citations

  1. [S5592] Bolivar Twp., page 267B, Dwelling 23, Family 19, 1870 Federal Census, Benton County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Sereis M593, Roll 299; FHL #545798.

Mary Hottel1

F, #163639, b. about 1868

Parents

FatherJohn Hottel (b. about 1844)
MotherLarinda (b. about 1845)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Hottel was born about 1868.
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Citations

  1. [S5592] Bolivar Twp., page 267B, Dwelling 23, Family 19, 1870 Federal Census, Benton County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Sereis M593, Roll 299; FHL #545798.

Noah Hottel1

M, #163640, b. 1870

Parents

FatherJohn Hottel (b. about 1844)
MotherLarinda (b. about 1845)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Noah Hottel was born in 1870.
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Citations

  1. [S5592] Bolivar Twp., page 267B, Dwelling 23, Family 19, 1870 Federal Census, Benton County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Sereis M593, Roll 299; FHL #545798.

Margaret D.

F, #163641, d. 4 March 1868
Pedigree Link

Family: William A. Hottel (b. 16 November 1832, d. 30 October 1921)

DaughterDora Ellen Hottel+ (b. 17 November 1860, d. 19 July 1947)
DaughterEmma Elizabeth Hottel+ (b. 7 May 1866, d. 15 February 1952)

Biography

Margaret D. died on 4 March 1868 in Indiana.

She was buried in March 1868 in Hillside Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN; Findagrave #19930507.
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Bessie Viola Keene

F, #163642, b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979

Parents

FatherJacob W. Keene
MotherEmma Elizabeth Hottel (b. 7 May 1866, d. 15 February 1952)
Pedigree Link

Family: Strauder Gauff Short (b. 8 December 1885, d. 2 August 1972)

DaughterFrances Elizabeth Short+ (b. 27 July 1913, d. 24 March 1996)
SonDaniel Elbert Short (b. 1 August 1915, d. 26 March 1983)
DaughterEmma Eleanor Short+ (b. 22 August 1921, d. 12 January 2005)
SonDavid Leo Short+ (b. 14 February 1924, d. 13 November 2020)

Biography

Bessie Viola Keene was born on 12 December 1889 in Dana, Vermillion Co., IN. She married Strauder Gauff Short on 30 May 1911 in Vermillion Co., IN. She died on 30 September 1979 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

She was buried in October 1979 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion Co., IN, Findagrave #94173552.
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Strauder Gauff Short

M, #163643, b. 8 December 1885, d. 2 August 1972
Pedigree Link

Family: Bessie Viola Keene (b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979)

DaughterFrances Elizabeth Short+ (b. 27 July 1913, d. 24 March 1996)
SonDaniel Elbert Short (b. 1 August 1915, d. 26 March 1983)
DaughterEmma Eleanor Short+ (b. 22 August 1921, d. 12 January 2005)
SonDavid Leo Short+ (b. 14 February 1924, d. 13 November 2020)

Biography

Strauder Gauff Short was born on 8 December 1885 in Mt. Sterling, Fayette Co., KY; son of Riley M. and Elizabeth (Miller) Short. He married Bessie Viola Keene daughter of Jacob W. Keene and Emma Elizabeth Hottel, on 30 May 1911 in Vermillion Co., IN. Strauder Gauff Short died on 2 August 1972 in Beech Grove, Marion Co., IN.

He was buried in August 1972 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion Co., IN, Findagrave #94173630.
Strauder Gauff Short lived in 1900 in Washington Twp., Wayne Co., IN. He lived from 1917 to 1972 in Vermillion Co., IN.
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Frances Elizabeth Short

F, #163644, b. 27 July 1913, d. 24 March 1996

Parents

FatherStrauder Gauff Short (b. 8 December 1885, d. 2 August 1972)
MotherBessie Viola Keene (b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979)
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Doyne Mitchell (b. 19 August 1910, d. 31 December 1976)

SonLarry Joe Mitchell
DaughterNancy Kay Mitchell (b. 13 August 1938, d. 16 November 2004)

Biography

Frances Elizabeth Short was born on 27 July 1913 in Hillsdale, Vermillion Co., IN. She married Robert Doyne Mitchell on 6 June 1934 in Vigo Co., IN; Robert remarried to Evelyn Mae Ritter (1922-1996) in 1940. She and Robert Doyne Mitchell were divorced on 23 March 1946. She died on 24 March 1996 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

She was buried in 1996 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion Co., IN, Findagrave #114554787.
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Daniel Elbert Short

M, #163645, b. 1 August 1915, d. 26 March 1983

Parents

FatherStrauder Gauff Short (b. 8 December 1885, d. 2 August 1972)
MotherBessie Viola Keene (b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Daniel Elbert Short was born on 1 August 1915 in Hillsdale, Vermillion Co., IN. He died on 26 March 1983 in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI; did not marry.

He was buried in 1983 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion Co., IN, Findagrave #114547106.
Daniel Elbert Short lived in 1948 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
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Emma Eleanor Short

F, #163646, b. 22 August 1921, d. 12 January 2005

Parents

FatherStrauder Gauff Short (b. 8 December 1885, d. 2 August 1972)
MotherBessie Viola Keene (b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979)
Pedigree Link

Family: Perry Marshall Baysinger (b. 8 December 1922, d. 21 April 1978)

SonMarshall Lynn Baysinger+ (b. 29 June 1943, d. 1 January 2001)

Biography

Emma Eleanor Short was born on 22 August 1921 in Hillsdale, Vermillion Co., IN. She married Perry Marshall Baysinger on 12 September 1942 in Vermillion Co., IN; this marriage was over befoere 30 JAN 1948 when Perry remarried to Patricia Joan Ross at Clinton, Indiana. Perry had served 32 months in miltiary service in the South Pacific theatre, WW II. She married Floyd Elmer Wagner in 1949; Floyd remarried to Beverly Ann Kramer in 1985. She and Floyd Elmer Wagner were divorced before August 1984. She died on 12 January 2005 in Norfolk, VA.

She was cremated.
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David Leo Short

M, #163647, b. 14 February 1924, d. 13 November 2020

Parents

FatherStrauder Gauff Short (b. 8 December 1885, d. 2 August 1972)
MotherBessie Viola Keene (b. 12 December 1889, d. 30 September 1979)
Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Mary Hoehl (b. 15 May 1927, d. 3 July 2021)

SonJohn Short
DaughterKathleen Short
SonDaniel Short
DaughterPatricia Short
DaughterMargaret Mary Short

Biography

David Leo Short was born on 14 February 1924 in Hillsdale, Vermillion Co., IN. He married Catherine Mary Hoehl in 1951. He died on 13 November 2020 in Beech Grove, Marion Co., IN,

Obituary – The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana; Thursday, 19 NOV 2020, page 16A (Newspapers.com):

David L. Short

INDIANAPOLIS-- David Leo Short, 96, was born in Hillsdale, IN, and died November13, 2020. David is predeceased by his parents, Strauder and Bessie Keene Short and sisters and brother Frances, Daniel and Eleanor. From his childhood home near the banks of the Wabash, he learned the value of education and to fish, garden and enjoy sports. He served in the US Army in the Korean War and attended Indiana Central College (UIndy) School of Business.

David met Catherine Hoehl at an Army dance near her home in Baltimore, MD and they married in 1951. David’s career with Huber Hunt & Nichols (Hunt Construction) spanned almost 40 years. His pride was Hunt’s national Industry leadership. Upon retirement, he worked part time at H&R Block until his 83rd birthday.

David’s life of volunteer service was for his children and their Catholic grade school, high schools and universities including Holy Name, Cathedral, St. Agnes, Our Lady of Grace, Notre Dame, Xavier, John Carroll and Dayton.

He tried to teach his children (more successfully his grandchildren) gardening, fishing, bird-watching and black-jack. He taught his family body surfing on the beaches of Maryland and New Jersey and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay. He loved reading, cross-words and card games and his iPad, iPhone and sports teams Cubs, ND, Colts and Pacers. And Shapiro’s.

David’s wife of almost 69 years, Catherine, survives with their children John, Peg Duncan (John Bisbikis), Kathleen, Dan and Patty (Thom Ebner). Pop Pop is survived by ten grandchildren, Colleen (Brandon), Johnny (Maura), Ellen (Sam), James (Rocio), Emily (Brendon), AJ, David (Katy), Tim (Heather, Maggie and Danny. And nine great grandchildren. He attended their births, baptisms, graduations, sports, poetry readings, plays, concerts and weddings throughout the USA.

David’s family thanks Dr. Pat Enright, Franciscan Health, the staff of St. Paul Hermitage and family caregivers along with a band of priests, nuns and friends joining the family in prayer.

A private family funeral Mass with be held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Gifts to St. Paul Hermitage welcome. 501 N. 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107.



He was buried in November 2020 in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Findagrave #244933594.
Occupation: Clerk, Commercial Plumbing Company (1950), Huber, Hunt, & Nichols Construction. David Leo Short lived from 1942 to 1948 in Hillsdale, Vermillion Co., IN. He began military service Korean War service, U.S. Army.
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Robert Doyne Mitchell

M, #163648, b. 19 August 1910, d. 31 December 1976
Pedigree Link

Family: Frances Elizabeth Short (b. 27 July 1913, d. 24 March 1996)

SonLarry Joe Mitchell
DaughterNancy Kay Mitchell (b. 13 August 1938, d. 16 November 2004)

Biography

Robert Doyne Mitchell was born on 19 August 1910 in Cates, Fountain Co., IN; son of Charles and Florence (Teegarden) Mitchell. He married Frances Elizabeth Short daughter of Strauder Gauff Short and Bessie Viola Keene, on 6 June 1934 in Vigo Co., IN; Robert remarried to Evelyn Mae Ritter (1922-1996) in 1940. Robert Doyne Mitchell and Frances Elizabeth Short were divorced on 23 March 1946. He died on 31 December 1976 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

He was buried in January 1977 in Live Oak Memorial Park, Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #191902658.
Robert Doyne Mitchell began military service on 9 October 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, Pvt., discharged 24 SEP 1943.
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Nancy Kay Mitchell

F, #163649, b. 13 August 1938, d. 16 November 2004

Parents

FatherRobert Doyne Mitchell (b. 19 August 1910, d. 31 December 1976)
MotherFrances Elizabeth Short (b. 27 July 1913, d. 24 March 1996)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Nancy Kay Mitchell was born on 13 August 1938 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. She married Joel L. Stearns in 1995; Joel was first married to Fujie Matsuda (1942-1989) in 1973. She died on 16 November 2004 in Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN.

She was buried in November 2004 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Findagrave #128546173.
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Joel L. Stearns

M, #163650, b. 1 January 1940, d. 23 May 2007
Pedigree Link

Biography

Joel L. Stearns was born on 1 January 1940 in Mitchell, Lawrence Co., IN; son of Lee Emil and Mary Frances (Williams) Stearns. He married Nancy Kay Mitchell daughter of Robert Doyne Mitchell and Frances Elizabeth Short, in 1995; Joel was first married to Fujie Matsuda (1942-1989) in 1973. Joel L. Stearns died on 23 May 2007 in Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Born on January 1, 1940 in Mitchell, IN, he was the son of the late Lee Emil and Mary (Williams) Stearns. Joel served his country for 30 years in the United States Navy. He was an Electronics Technician Sr. Chief, before retiring in 1989. He was a longtime member of the Fleet Reserve Association and Greenwood Christian Church.

He is survived by his son, Kunimitsu Stearns of California and his brother, Stephen Stearns, and his wife, Judy of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by wives, Fujie Stearns in 1989 and Nancy Stearns in 2004.

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