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     Elva Ann Charles was born on 30 October 1850 at Salem, Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Elisha Franklin Charles and Sarah Ellen Payne. Elva Ann Charles married John Smith Heazeltine, son of William Sutherland Heazeltine and Lydia Williams, on 23 January 1873 at Paris, Edgar Co., IL. Elva Ann Charles died on 11 April 1913 at Olathe, Johnson Co., KS, at age 62 OBITUARY

Mrs. J. S. Heazeltine
Last Friday morning about six o'clock Mrs. J. S. Heazeltine suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which she died at 10:30 o'clock. Elva Ann Charles was born October 30, 1850, near Salem, Indiana. She was married to J. S. Heazeltine in Paris, Illinois, January 23, 1873. To this union four children were born: Roswell and Frank of Olathe, Mrs. C. L. Shipley of Libertyville, Indiana and Mrs. Alexander Gammell of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. All of whom were present at the funeral except Mrs. Gammill. The funeral services were held at the residence at three o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Buchanan officiating after which the remains were taken to Paris, Illinois, for interment. Mrs. Hazeltine united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church early in life, and she was an everyday Christian. As such a life was a blessing and benefaction to all within the sphere of its influence so is the death of such a one an irreparable loss to the home circle made desolate by her departure.

She was buried in April 1913 at Edgar Cemetery, Paris, Edgar Co., IL.

     Franklin Lennert Charles was born on 30 January 1868 at Pequea, Lancaster Co., PA.¹ He married Minnie Susan Mowrer circa 1904.¹ Franklin Lennert Charles died on 18 August 1950 at Lancaster Co., PA, at age 82 Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #11808996):

M'VILLE R1 MAN DIES ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL

Frank Charles eighty-two, Millersville, R1 died at 7:30 pm Friday enroute to Lancaster General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He had been ill for six months.
He was born in Pequea Township, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lenhart Charles. He was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church. Until three years ago when he retired, hehad been employed as an operator by Pennsylvania Power and Light Company at Slackwater. He served 33 years with the company.
Surviving are his wife, Minnie S. Mowrer Charles; three children. Lottie I. wife of Amos S. Witmer, Quarryvfille; Mrs. Minnie M. Himmelsbauch, Millersville R1 and Melvin M. Washington, D.C., four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters, Mrs. Clara Krieder, Willow Street and Miss Cecelia Charles, Lancster, and three brothers, William, West Willow, Samuel, Nebraska, and John Harrisburg, also survive.

He was buried in August 1950 at Willow Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, Willow Street, Lancaster Co., PA.

     Fred Charles was the son of John Charles and Maggie (?)¹ Fred Charles was Friends (Quakers.)¹ He married Ada Jacobs, daughter of Michael Jacobs and Nora A. Stover.¹ Fred Charles lived in 1926 at Beaver, Barton Co., KS.¹

     George W. Charles was born on 2 November 1837 at Highland Co., OH. He was the son of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. George W. Charles married Francis A. Foust on 29 December 1869 at Highland Co., OH. George W. Charles was buried in 1896 at Dunkard Ridge Cemetery, Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH. He died on 11 July 1896 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH, at age 58.

     Gladys Ava Charles was born on 13 April 1917 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She was the daughter of William Thomas Charles and Hazel Frances Blair. Gladys Ava Charles married Loyd Vernon Usrey, son of Morgan Fletcher Usrey and Liddie Wilson. Gladys Ava Charles died on 27 November 2005 at Boerne, Kendall Co., TX, at age 88 OBITUARY:

Gladys A. Usrey
USREY, GLADYS A. Born April 13,1917 in Dallas, Tx and passed away Nov. 27, 2005 in Boerne, TX. She was the daughter of William Thomas and Hazel Frances Charles. She is preceded in death by her parents, 5 siblings & her husband, Loyd. Gladys is survived by her sons Bruce Usrey & wife, Norma Jean; Michael & wife,Valery; daughter, Nancy George & husband, David; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers & 1 sister. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church Chapel in Irving, Texas Sun., at 2:00 P.M, Dec. 18, 2005. Flowers may be sent there or donations made to the American Cancer Society.

     Harriet Charles was born in 1843 at Hamer Twp., Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. Harriet Charles married John R. Davidson on 2 August 1866 at Highland Co., OH. Harriet Charles died circa 1910 at Ohio.

     Jack Marvin Charles was born on 22 November 1931 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He was the son of William Thomas Charles and Hazel Frances Blair. Jack Marvin Charles began military service Korean War, U.S. Navy. He died on 23 September 2011 at Kingsville, Kleberg Co., TX, at age 79 OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave:

Jack Marvin Charles, age 79, resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 in Kingsville. He was born on November 11, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to William Thomas Charles and Hazel Blair Charles. Mr. Charles made his career with the U.S. Navy retiring in 1970. He was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam Era. After his retirement, Jack was an agent for Tex-Pack as well as a contract mail carrier and a small business owner. He was a faithful member and deacon of Retama Park Baptist Church. Jack enjoyed being a voluneer for Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita Charles of Kingsville; three daughters, Jackie Owens (deceased), Jeanne Hahn (Brant) of Boerne, Texas and Joyce Coleman (Greg) of Kingsville; two sons, John Charles (Suzanne) of Round Rock, Texas and James Charles (Lisa) of Kingsville; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Retama Park Baptist Church, 515 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, with Rev. Gary Clements officiating. Burial will follow in Kingsville at Resthaven Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Veterans of Kleberg County Military Funeral Detail.
Memorials may be made to Volunteers of Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg, 1311 East General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas 78363 or Retama Park Baptist Church, P.O. Box 433, Kingsville, Texas 78364.
Jack will always be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

     Jackie Marie Charles was born on 12 November 1951 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She was the daughter of Jack Marvin Charles. Jackie Marie Charles died on 12 November 2009 at Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 58 OBITUARY

Jackie Marie Charles Owens
Jackie Marie Charles Owens, 58, of Austin, formerly of Kingsville, died on November 12, 2009 in her home. Jackie was the first-born child of Jack and Juanita Charles. She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 12, 1951. Jackie is survived by her parents, Jack and Juanita Charles of Kingsville; her daughter, Suzette (Mark) Reinhart of Oak Park, Michigan; two sisters, Jeanne (Brant) Hahn of Boerne and Joyce (Greg) Coleman of Kingsville; two brothers, John (Suzanne) Charles of Round Rock and James (Lisa) Charles of Orlando, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews as well as a large extended family and circle of friends. A longtime resident of Austin, Jackie was passionate about her work with special needs adults. She will be remembered by those who know her best as kind, loving, and a true animal lover (with an affinity for cats). A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at First Baptist Church Round Rock. Condolences can be directed to 1131 Oaklands Dr. Round Rock, Texas 78681. Any donations should be sent in memory of Jackie Charles Owens to Retama Park Baptist Church Attn: Children's Ministry PO 433 Kingsville, Texas 78364. Arrangements under the directions of Beck Funeral Home, Round Rock/Austin, TX 512-244-3772.

     John Charles married Maggie (?).¹

     Lucille Gertrude Charles was born on 7 November 1922 at Barton Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Charles and Ada Jacobs.¹

     Lydia Charles was born in 1836 at Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. Lydia Charles married Adam Shaffer on 12 April 1864 at Highland Co., OH. Lydia Charles died circa 1910 at Ohio.

     Margaret Charles was born in 1841 at Hamer Twp., Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. Margaret Charles married David Sanders on 29 September 1864 at Highland Co., OH. Margaret Charles died circa 1902 at Ohio.

     Margaret Ellen Charles was born at Kentucky per son David's 1910 census info. She married David Wilkin, son of William Wilkin and Catherine Layman, after June 1880.¹ Margaret Ellen Charles died before June 1900.

     Marion Charles was born circa 1915 at Indiana. He married Geneva M. Payne, daughter of William Lebert Payne and Zella F. Motsinger, on 23 July 1933. Marion Charles lived in April 1940 at Polk Twp., Washington Co., IN; census p.4B.

     Mary A. Charles was born in 1831 at Hamer Twp., Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. Mary A. Charles married John Stroup on 10 June 1852 at Highland Co., OH. Mary A. Charles died circa 1920 at Ohio.

     Mary F. Charles was born on 4 August 1921 at Dallas Co. (probably), TX. She was the daughter of William Thomas Charles and Hazel Frances Blair. Mary F. Charles married Wayne M. Cross. Mary F. Charles died on 16 July 2003 at age 81.

     Melvin Mowrer Charles was born on 11 July 1904 at New Providence, Lancaster Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Franklin Lennert Charles and Minnie Susan Mowrer.¹ Melvin Mowrer Charles married Sylvia Ann Cookus, daughter of Henry Harrison Cookus and Ione Josephine Shull, after 1940. Melvin Mowrer Charles died on 12 February 1972 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, at age 67. He was buried in February 1972 at Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL.

     Myrna Imogene Charles was born on 7 May 1916 at Barton Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Charles and Ada Jacobs.¹

     Nancy Snow Charles was born on 28 December 1946. She was the daughter of Donald Audason Charles and Ann I. Davis. Nancy Snow Charles died on 12 February 1948 at age 1. She was buried in February 1948 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 88477580.

     Nellie Maxine Charles was born on 12 June 1912 at Barton Co., KS.² She was the daughter of Fred Charles and Ada Jacobs.¹

     Nelson Charles married Anna Wilkin, daughter of William Wilkin and Rebecca Windle, on 26 September 1830 at Highland Co., OH.

     Nettie Elizabeth Charles was born on 27 December 1879 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Austin Jerome Charles and Mary Ellen Baker. Nettie Elizabeth Charles died on 23 August 1962 at Dallas Co., TX, at age 82.

     Noah W. Charles was born in 1846 at Hamer Twp., Highland Co., OH. He was the son of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. Noah W. Charles married Sarah Elizabeth Donohoo on 25 March 1875 at Highland Co., OH. Noah W. Charles was buried in 1929 at Strait Creek Cemetery, Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH. He died in 1929 at Highland Co., OH.

     Norman Merle Charles was born on 25 February 1927 at Bratton, Adams Co., OH. He married Mary Theresa Grinnell on 26 February 1954 at Greene Co., OH. Norman Merle Charles died on 28 September 2000 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 73. He was buried in October 2000 at Glen Forest Cemetery, Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #110623079.

     Richard Emerson Charles was born on 20 January 1885 at Texas. He was the son of Austin Jerome Charles and Mary Ellen Baker. Richard Emerson Charles died on 20 June 1962 at Dallas Co., TX, at age 77 OBITUARY - Dallas, Texas Morning News; June 21 1962; Section: 4; Page: 3; (GenealogyBank.com):

CHARLES
Richard Emerson, 427 1/2 S. Ervay. Survived by sisters, Mrs. May Lafayette, Miss Nettie Charles; nephew, S. O. Charles. Chapel services 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. William P. Smith officiating. Interment Five Mile Cemetery.
DUDLEY M. HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Jefferson WH6-5133.

He was buried in June 1962 at Five Mile Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

     Sarah Charles was also known as "Sally". She was born in 1834 at Hamer Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Nelson Charles and Anna Wilkin. Sarah Charles married Samuel Roush, son of George Roush and Mary Colvin, on 23 September 1855 at Highland Co., OH.

     Sheldon Oscar Charles was born on 4 September 1923 at Dallas Co., TX. He was the son of William Thomas Charles and Hazel Frances Blair. Sheldon Oscar Charles married Mary A. (?).

     Texas Mae Charles was born on 19 December 1882 at Texas. She was the daughter of Austin Jerome Charles and Mary Ellen Baker. Texas Mae Charles married Arthur Paul LaFayette, son of Edward Paul LaFayette and Augusta M. Nicklaw Jacques, on 13 May 1913. Texas Mae Charles lived between 1932 and 1940 at Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA. She died on 22 November 1972 at Fresno Co., CA, at age 89.

     William Robert Charles was born circa 1921 at Dallas Co. (probably), TX. He was the son of William Thomas Charles and Hazel Frances Blair.

     William Thomas Charles was born on 28 March 1887 at Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX. He was the son of Austin Jerome Charles and Mary Ellen Baker. William Thomas Charles married Hazel Frances Blair, daughter of Albert Sheldon Blair and Emma Frances Putt, on 7 November 1914. William Thomas Charles died on 27 March 1962 at Dallas Co., TX, at age 74. He was buried in March 1962 at Five Mile Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.