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Note for: George W. Paige, 12 APR 1839 - ABT 1906 Index

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1850 Federal Census, Whitestown, Oneida County, New York, September 13, 1850. Samuel, 52, is with his wife, Mary, 47, and their children George, 10, Ellen, 8, Matthew, 6, and Newton, 6. Samuel is a Laborer.

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Note for: Mary Ellen Paige, 1 NOV 1841 - 19 MAR 1863 Index

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Note for: Matthew Paige, 31 JUL 1844 - 17 FEB 1861 Index

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Note for: Samuel Newton Paige, 27 JUN 1849 - ABT 1906 Index

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Note for: Ruby Catherine Voris, 1857 - 1857 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Thornton Graveyard, Jefferson County, IN

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     Survived only 20 days, exact dates unknown.

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Note for: Alvin Gray Ricklefs, 17 OCT 1883 - SEP 1965 Index

Occupation:
     Place:   Farmer

Burial:
     Place:   Oak Hill Cemetery, Union, Montgomery, IN

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     Draft Registration Card, September 12, 1918. Shows Alvin Gray Ricklefs, born October 17, 1883, age of 34. Living at Attica, Fountain County, IN with Ruth Ricklefs, closest relative, and is a Farmer. Has medium height, medium build, blue eyes, and light gray hair.

1919 Tippecanoe County, Indiana Farmer's Directory. Shows Alvin G. Ricklefs, wife Ruth McNeil, children: Bessie, Bernice, and Alvin Gray, Jr. Lauramie Township, Section 26W, Tenant, 160 acres owned by F. E. Morin. Resident of county since 1886.

1920 Federal Census, Lauramie, Tippecanoe County, IN, SD 10, ED 184, SH 4, February 3, 1920: Alvin G. Ricklefs, 36, Ruth (McNeil), 34, Bessie (Taylor), 12, Bernice (Taylor), 7, and Alvin J. Ricklefs, 6 months. Bessie and Bernice are step-daughters to Alvin. All are able to read and write. Alvin and his mother were born in Indiana, while his father as born in Germany. Alvin is able to speak German and is a farmer.

1920 Montgomery County, Indiana Farmer Directory, shows Ricklefs, A. G., McNeil, Ruth, Bessie, Bernice, Alvin. Township is North Union, Section 29, is listed as a owner of 147 acres and is a resident since 1920.

1930 Federal Census, Union Township, Montgomery County, IN, ED 54-33, SD 6, SH 4B, April 30, 1930: Alvin G. Ricklefs, 46, Ruth, 43, Bessie, 22, Bernice, 17, Alvin G., 10. All born in Indiana. Alvin Sr., is a Farming Manager. Alvin, Sr was 33 when married, Ruth was 30.

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Note for: Alvin Gray Ricklefs, 7 AUG 1919 - 30 MAR 2003 Index

Alias: /Jimmy/

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Obituary in the Terre Haute Tribune Star:

DALE - Alvin Gray Ricklefs Jr. 82, of Dale, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday March 30, 2003 at St. Joseph's hospital. He was born on Aug. 7, 1919 in Crawfordsville to Alvin Gray Ricklefs Sr. and Ruth McNeil Ricklefs. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Wetzel Ricklefs of Dale whom he married on June 15, 1981 in West Terre Haute; three daughters, Alicia Ricklefs, who lives at home, Charlene Ricklefs of Shelburn and Sharon Gallman and her husband Heiner of Campobello, S.C.; one sister, Bernice Ricklefs; six grandchildren, Kim, Jim, Angela, Cory, Wendy and Jody; six great-grandchildren, Little Sharon, Allen, Brent, Camdon, Haley, and Sharlie; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Held Wetzel, of Dale, brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Mary Wetzel, Santa Claus, Ind., Sandra and Mikee Tempel of Evansville, Gary and Carla Wetzel, Santa Claus, Ind., Barb and John McBride, of Lincoln City, Ind.; three caretakers, Bill Wetzel, Barb McBride, Gayle Jahn; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mildred; one son Jim and one sister, Bessie. He served in the United States Army as a Sergent in the 314th Infantry Medical Detachment in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with one Bronze Star during World War II. He was a member of the Rotary Club, West Terre Haute Masonic Lodge # 687 F&AM, V.F.W. West Terre Haute Ministerial Association, a member of United Way, and the North Spencer Ministerial Association, and Wingate Church. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School and Yankton South Dakota Seminary. He was a pastor at Humbolt, South Dakota for 4 years. He was the minister of Bethany United Church of Christ for 22 years, he retired in 1983. He was the Terre Haute Regional Hospital chaplain for 2 years. He was pastor at St. John's United Church of Christ in Lamar, Ind. and Zion United Church in Chrisney, Ind. He was pastor Emeritus at Bethany United Church of Christ and St. Peter's United Church of Christ. He was also a blood donor. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday in the St. Peters United Methodist Church in Lamar. Burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Chip Jahn officiating. Visitation is Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bethany Church of Christ with a memorial service at 11:30 at the church and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home in Dale. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the America Bible Society, a favorite charity, or a person in need.

1920 Federal Census, Lauramie, Tippecanoe County, IN, ED 184, SD 10, SH 4, February 3, 1920: Alvin G. Ricklefs, 36, Ruth (McNeil), 34, Bessie (Taylor), 12, Bernice (Taylor), 7, and Alvin J. Ricklefs, 6 months. Bessie and Bernice are step-daughters to Alvin. All are able to read and write. Alvin and his mother were born in Indiana, while his father as born in Germany. Alvin is able to speak German and is a farmer.

1920 Montgomery County, Indiana Farmer Directory, shows Ricklefs, A. G., McNeil, Ruth, Bessie, Bernice, Alvin. Township is North Union, Section 29, is listed as a owner of 147 acres and is a resident since 1920.

1930 Federal Census, Union Township, Montgomery County, IN, ED 54-33, SD 6, SH 4B, April 30, 1930: Alvin G. Ricklefs, 46, Ruth, 43, Bessie, 22, Bernice, 17, Alvin G., 10. All born in Indiana. Alvin Sr., is a Farming Manager. Alvin, Sr was 33 when married, Ruth was 30.

US World War II Army enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record. Shows Alvin G. Ricklefs, Jr., born 1919 in Indiana. Enlistment date was June 6, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN. Enlisted for duration of the war. Had 4 years of High School, not married.

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Note for: Richard Monroe Oliver, AUG 1842 - ABT 1916 Index

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1850 Federal Census, Campbell County, VA, Town of Lynchburg, July 24, 1850, Page 74. Shows James Oliver, 43, Maria Ann Oliver, 37, Amanda M., 12, Mary E., 10, Richard M., 8, James M., 4, and Benjamin A., 3 months, all born in Virginia.

Not found in the 1860 Federal Census in Amherst County, VA. [No Olivers or Phillips.]

1870 Federal Census, Forest Township, Bedford County, Virginia, Page 49, August 26, 1870. Shows Richard, 30, Jane, 30, Susan, 11, William, 7, Charles, 5, Lee, 3, and Edward, 1.

1880 Federal Census, Elon, Amherst County, VA, Film Number T9-1353, there is a family as follows: Richard M. Oliver, 37, born VA, Brick Mason, both of his parents born in VA. He was married to Margaret A. Oliver, age 23, born in VA, and her parents also born in VA. Their children were: William R. Oliver, 17, VA; Charles W. Oliver, 14, VA; Leonard L. Oliver, 11, VA; Henry E. Oliver, 9, VA; Sydney N. Oliver, 7, VA; Edmond A. Oliver, 5, VA; and Lafayette W. Oliver, 9 months, VA. All but Sydney, Edmond and Lafayette match roughly on birth years. Susan would not show, if the info is correct, because she married before the 1880 census and therefore would not be part of this family any more.

1900 Federal Census, Lynchburg, Campbell County, VA, SD 280, ED 78, Page 19B, July 16, 1900. Shows Richard Oliver, 57, born August 1842, Ivah, 16, Aphonse, 14, Joazaniah, 13, Mary A., 10, Olie, 7. Census says that Richard is a widow.

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Note for: Elizabeth Anderson, 17 NOV 1815 - Index

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1850 Federal Census, Jordan Township, Warren County, IN, September 2, 1850. Shows John, 32, Elizabeth A., 33, James M., 7, Harriet, 5, Susan, 3, William A., 8 months. John and James M were born in Ohio, and all of the rest born in Indiana. Value of John Real Estate is $2,000.

1860 Federal Census, Jordan Township, Warren County, IN, June 7, 1860. Shows John, 41, Elizabeth, 40, James, 17, Harriet, 14, Susan, 12, William, 10, Ursas, 8, Matilda, 5, Almira, 2. All except John and James born in Indiana.

1870 Federal Census, Liberty Township, Warren County, IN, Page 26, July 25, 1870. Shows John P. Hunter, 48, a Farmer born in OH, value of Real Estate at $68,000, and personal Estate at $15,500. Also Elizabeth A., 51, born VA, James M., 25, a farmer born OH, William A., 20, a farmer, born IN, Uszas, 17, born IN, Matilda, 15, born IN, Alvira A., 11, born IN, Sarah A., 8, born IN. Also shows James McNeley, 15, born IN.

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Note for: Sarah Cook, ABT 1809 - ABT 1880 Index

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July 6, 1839, Parish Church, Parish of Weaverthorpe, County of York, Emanuel Stephenson, bachelor, residing in Langtoft married Sarah Cook, spinster, residing in Weaverthorpe, Application Number COL 832350. Emanuel's father is Reuben Stephenson, and Sarah's father is Joseph Cook. Taken from the Certificate from the Registration District of Driffield, England.

1841 England Census, Yorkshire County, Langtoft, District 1. Shows Emanuel Stephenson, 20, Sarah, 25 and John 1. Living on Front Street.

1845 - According to the New York 1820-1850 Passenger and Immigration Lists, Emanuel Stephenson, Sarah Stephenson, John Stephenson, 5, Charlotte Stephenson, 3, and Joseph, infant, arrived August 21, 1845 in New York aboard the ship Patrick Henry. Port of Origin was Scotland, Port of Departure was Liverpool and Port of arrival New York.

1850 Federal Census, Westmoreland, Oneida County, NY, Page 113, August 13, 1850. Shows Emanuel, 35, Sarah, 41, John C., 10, Charlotte, 8, Joseph, 6. Also shows Rubin Stephenson, 38, and Robert Cook, 18. All were born in England. John, Charlotte and Joseph were attending school.

1860 Federal Census, Whitestown, Oneida County, New York, Page 27. Shows Emanuel Stephenson, 42, born England, Sarah, 50, Born England, Charlotte, 18, born England, James, 16, born England, Mary, 6, born NY. Next door, John Stephenson show, age 20, born England.

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Note for: Emanuel Stephenson, 9 MAR 1817 - Index

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Note for: Bessie Taylor, 16 JAN 1908 - JAN 1996 Index

Religion:
     Place:   Catholic

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     1920 Federal Census, Lauramie, Tippecanoe County, IN, SD 10, ED 184, SH 4, February 3, 1920: Alvin G. Ricklefs, 36, Ruth (McNeil), 34, Bessie (Taylor), 12, Bernice (Taylor), 7, and Alvin J. Ricklefs, 6 months. Bessie and Bernice are step-daughters to Alvin. All are able to read and write. Alvin and his mother were born in Indiana, while his father as born in Germany. Alvin is able to speak German and is a farmer.

1920 Montgomery County, Indiana Farmer Directory, shows Ricklefs, A. G., McNeil, Ruth, Bessie, Bernice, Alvin. Township is North Union, Section 29, is listed as a owner of 147 acres and is a resident since 1920.

1930 Federal Census, Union Township, Montgomery County, IN, ED 54-33, SD 6, SH 4B, April 30, 1930: Alvin G. Ricklefs, 46, Ruth, 43, Bessie, 22, Bernice, 17, Alvin G., 10. All born in Indiana. Alvin Sr., is a Farming Manager. Alvin, Sr was 33 when married, Ruth was 30.

According to Barbara Jean Voris, Bessie was married to Ben Stout, who died many years before Bessie.

Individual Notes

Note for: Mary Elizabeth Ricklefs, 20 NOV 1920 - 18 AUG 1921 Index

Burial:
Place: Oak Hill Cemetery, Union, Montgomery, IN