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Ella Mae McCarty 1855 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 August 1855

Birth Location: Rolling Prairie, Ind

Death Date: 22 Feb 1931

Death Location: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: Gustave McCarty

Mother: Mary McFall

Spouse(s): Orrin Stephens, William DeWitt

Children(s): Gertrude Stephens, Karo Stephens, Hattie Hayes, Marletta Stevens, Edgar DeWitt, Abbie Dewitt, Erma Dewitt, Paul DeWitt, William Dewitt

In 1855, Ella Mae McCarty entered the world in Rolling Prairie, Ind, born to Gustave McCarty and Mary McFall. Ella Mae McCarty married Orrin Komanzo Stephens, William Edgar DeWitt, and had children including Gertrude Edith Stephens, Karo M. Stephens, Hattie Bernice Hayes, Marletta R Stevens, Edgar Odell DeWitt, Abbie Blanche Dewitt, Erma G Dewitt, Paul Francis DeWitt, William McFalls Dewitt. Ella Mae McCarty passed away in 1931 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Ella Mae McCarty entered the world in Rolling Prairie, Ind, born to Gustave McCarty and Mary McFall.
  • Ella Mae McCarty married Orrin Komanzo Stephens, William Edgar DeWitt, and had children including Gertrude Edith Stephens, Karo M. Stephens, Hattie Bernice Hayes, Marletta R Stevens, Edgar Odell DeWitt, Abbie Blanche Dewitt, Erma G Dewitt, Paul Francis DeWitt, William McFalls Dewitt.
  • Ella Mae McCarty passed away in 1931 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gustave McCarty
Birth Location: New York
GM
Mary McFall
Birth Location: New York
MM

Spouses(s)

Orrin Stephens
1852 – 1927
Birth Location: New York
OS
William DeWitt
1851 – 1909
Birth Location: Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
WD

Children(s)

Gertrude Stephens
1877 –
Birth Location: Indiana
GS
Karo Stephens
1879 – 1939
Birth Location: Indiana
KS
Hattie Hayes
1889 – 1941
Birth Location: Rolling Prairie, Ind
HH
Marletta Stevens
1893 – 1969
Birth Location: Indiana
MS
Edgar DeWitt
1878 – 1934
Birth Location: Indiana
ED
Abbie Dewitt
1880 – 1966
Birth Location: Indiana
AD
Erma Dewitt
1883 – 1888
Birth Location: Michigan
ED
Paul DeWitt
1885 – 1947
Birth Location: New Carlisle, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA
PD
William Dewitt
1892 – 1946
Birth Location: Rolling Prairie, La Porte, Indiana, USA
WD

Ella McCarty's Ancestors

Self
Ella McCarty
1855 – 1931
Birth Place: Rolling Prairie, Ind
Parents
Gustave McCarty
New York
Mary McFall
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ella McCarty's Descendants

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Ella (Mae) McCarty (24 August 1855 – 22 Feb 1931) m. Orrin (Komanzo) Stephens (10 May 1852 – 12 Sep 1927) m. William (Edgar) DeWitt (29 November 1851 – 2 October 1909)
  1. 1. Gertrude (Edith) Stephens (10 Aug 1877 – )
  2. 2. Karo (M.) Stephens (Jan Abt 1879 – 9 March 1939) m. Judah (Leaming) Heald (November 1878 – 1934)
  3. 3. Hattie (Bernice) Hayes (22 Oct 1889 – 12 May 1941)
  4. 4. Marletta (R) Stevens (02 Nov 1893 – 14 May 1969)
  5. 5. Edgar (Odell) DeWitt (1878 – 1934) m. Alta (Belle) Magnus (4 Sep 1890 – 2 Dec 1935)
    1. 1. Harold Dewitt (May 1900 – )
    2. 2. Bessie (M) Dewitt (abt 1903 – )
    3. 3. Edgar (Beverly) Dewitt (4 May 1913 – 19 Apr 1976)
  6. 6. Abbie (Blanche) Dewitt (16 May 1880 – 18 Jun 1966) m. Elmer (E) Hovarter (abt 1880 – 05 Sept 1948)
    1. 1. Harold (D) Hovarter (19 Dec 1906 – 2 Jun 1974)
    2. 2. Berniece (Clementine) Hovarter (17 Jul 1909 – 22 Mar 1997)
  7. 7. Erma (G) Dewitt (Sep 1883 – Bet. 1888–1982) m. Webster (Willis) WEIDMAN
  8. 8. Paul (Francis) DeWitt (27 March 1885 – 19 July 1947) m. Bernice Haslett (12 March 1889 – 19 December 1980)
    1. 1. Claude (William) Dewitt (25 October 1908 – 9 October 1976) m. Irene (Elizabeth) Imhoff (3 March 1911 – 4/7/86)
      1. 1. James (A De) Witt (abt 1939 – )
    2. 2. Evelyn (Bernadine) DeWitt (abt 1911 – 15 Oct 1999) m. William (Harold) Storm (6 Sep 1910 – 26 Oct 1989)
      1. 1. Karen (Lou) Storm (21 Aug 1940 – 1 Oct 2005) m. Charles (D) Lamb (9 Jan 1937 – ) m. Francis (W) Weir (1935 – ) m. Francis (Wayne) Weir (5 Feb 1935 – 27 June 2020)
        1. 1. Pollyana (Lamb) Hansen ( – Abt 2019)
    3. 3. Paul (Haslett) DeWitt (abt 1913 – 16 May 2003) m. Hortense (Louise) Haworth (16 Sep 1913 – 03 Sep 1997)
      1. 1. Paul (("Pat") Haworth) DeWitt (1 Jan 1942 – ) m. Cathline Dewitt
      2. 2. Michael DeWitt
    4. 4. Donnabelle DeWitt (12 Aug 1915 – 5 Jun 2002) m. Louis (Earl) Stover (30 Apr 1919 – 26 Jul 1997) m. Herbert (Denis) Bare (2-28-1904 – 20 Nov 1974) m. George (Franklin) Lashmit (11 Jan 1910 – 9 Jul 1982) m. Baker m. Louis (Earl) Stover
      1. 1. Dorlea Stover (10 Apr 1936 – 8 Nov 1988)
      2. 2. Margaret (Elouise) Stover (17 Apr 1938 – 17 Apr 1938)
    5. 5. Margaret (Ella) DeWitt (24 Sep 1918 – 14 Jan 2003) m. Charles (John Renkes) Jr (25 Oct 1913 – 18 October 1974) m. Virgil (Clifford) Todd (9 Oct 1915 – 5 Sep 1978) m. William (Newlin) Kelly (1928-06-20 – 2008-06-22) m. Hymie Ford m. David Larkin m. Paul Dreyer m. Paul Dreyer m. David Larkin
      1. 1. Charlotte (Joan) Renkes (abt 1939 – 20 Apr 2020) m. Walter (Dallas) Laisure (25 Feb 1935 – 5 Jun 1995)
        1. 1. Jeanise (Lynn) Laisure (11/22/1964 – )
        2. 2. John (Lewis) Laisure (9 Jun 1967 – 9 Jun 1967)
        3. 3. William (Dewitt) Laisure (1969 – ) m. Lisa (Renee) Jones (abt 1969 – )
      2. 2. Timothy (DeWitt) Todd (November 27, 1950 – ) m. Kathryn (Marie) Claymiller (9 Dec 1949 – ) m. Noemi (Aransado) Tatoy (11/28/1977 – )
        1. 1. Randy (DeWitt) Todd (23 Sep 1972 – ) m. Alicia (Marie) Dinkeldein (abt 1975 – ) m. Tobey (Anne) Foster (Sep 1975 – ) m. Angela (19 August 1980 – )
        2. 2. Angela (Margaret) Todd (01 Mar 1974 – )
        3. 3. Noessel (Aransado) Todd (10/04/2000 – ) m. Abbey (Roze) Tart (05/28/2002 – )
        4. 4. MaeAntonette (Aransado) Todd (March 25, 2003 – )
        5. 5. Timothy (Aransado) Todd (November 27, 2006 – )
        6. 6. Thomas (Manuel) Todd (28 Nov 2008 – )
    6. 6. Raymond (Odell De) Witt (5 Nov 1921 – 31 May 2006) m. Mildred (Annette) VanderVen (13 Feb 1922 – 21 Sep 2008) m. Doris (Jean) Tressler (13 Jun 1936 – 21 Oct 2006)
      1. 1. Nancy (Rae) Dewitt (Jan 1947 – ) m. Jerry (Ronald) Sain
        1. 1. Stephanie (Lee) Sain (28 Feb 1969 – ) m. Joseph Ferguson (abt 1968 – )
      2. 2. Cathy (Ann) Dewitt (abt 1947 – ) m. Denis (Richard) Anderson (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. Mary (E.) DeWitt (20 Apr 1951 – ) m. Jack (Lee) Smallwood (30 Jul 1947 – 20 Mar 2021)
      4. 4. Dana (A De) Witt (abt 1970 – ) m. Jacqueline (S.) Carr
      5. 5. Lee (De) Witt
      6. 6. Carol Otteson
    7. 7. Rexford (Orin De) Witt (1921 – 26 Nov 1921)
  9. 9. William (McFalls) Dewitt (14 Feb 1892 – 30 May 1946)

Ella McCarty's Timeline

18 Records

1854
1 Sep 1854
Birth of Ella Mae McCarty in Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
1854
1 Sep 1854
Birth of Ella Mae McCarty in Rolling Prairie, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Rolling Prairie, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1855
24 AUG 1855
Birth of Ella Mae McCarty in Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
1855
24 August 1855
Birth of Ella Mae McCarty in Rolling Prairie, Ind
Rolling Prairie, Ind
1870
1870
Age 15
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in Kankakee, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Kankakee, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1876
5 Jun 1876
Age 21
Ella Mae McCarty was married in Laporte
Laporte
1880
1880
Age 25
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in Olive, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Olive, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in Kankakee, La Porte, Indiana, USA
Kankakee, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1906
23 MAY 1906
Age 51
Death of Ella Mae McCarty in Rolling Prairie, Ind
Rolling Prairie, Ind
1906
23 May 1906
Age 51
Death of Ella Mae McCarty in Indiana, United States of America
Indiana, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 55
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in La Porte Ward 1, La Porte, Indiana, USA
La Porte Ward 1, La Porte, Indiana, USA
1913
1913
Age 58
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in La Porte, Indiana, USA
La Porte, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Ella Mae McCarty resided here in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1931
22 Feb 1931
Age 76
Death of Ella Mae McCarty in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
1931
22 Feb 1931
Age 76
Death of Ella Mae McCarty in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1931
22 Feb 1931
Age 76
Death of Ella Mae McCarty in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1854
    Event Place: Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 308; Page: 251D; Enumeration District: 155
    [2] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.44810626,0.3601602,0.5774908&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1854
    Event Place: Rolling Prairie, La Porte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 49
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0013
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0061
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Porte Ward 1, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T624_363; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374376
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [7] Web: Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 AUG 1855
    Event Place: Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 August 1855
    Event Place: Rolling Prairie, Ind

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1876
    Event Place: Laporte

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kankakee, La Porte, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Olive, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 308; Page: 251D; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0061

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kankakee, La Porte, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: La Porte Ward 1, La Porte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Porte Ward 1, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T624_363; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374376

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: La Porte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, Sherman, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.44810626,0.3601602,0.5774908&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.44810626,0.3601602,0.5774908&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] Web: Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1906
    Event Place: Rolling Prairie, Ind

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1906
    Event Place: Indiana, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rolling Prairie, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Palladium; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.44810626,0.3601602,0.5774908&xid=3355
    [3] Web: Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
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