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William Jay Hockenberry 1911 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1911

Birth Location: Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 24 Dec 1946

Death Location: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States

Father: William Hockenberry

Mother: Emma Thompson

Spouse(s): Emma Jones

Children(s): Richard Hockenberry, Thomas Hockenberry, Bonnie Hockenberry, Linda Hockenberry

In 1911, William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 entered the world in Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA, born to William Joseph Hockenberry and Emma Agnes Thompson. In 1920, William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 resided in Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA. William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 married Emma Irene Jones, and had children including Richard Jay Hockenberry, Thomas Laverne Hockenberry, Bonnie Jean Hockenberry, Linda Lou Hockenberry. William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 passed away in 1946 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1911, William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 entered the world in Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA, born to William Joseph Hockenberry and Emma Agnes Thompson.
  • In 1920, William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 resided in Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA.
  • William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 married Emma Irene Jones, and had children including Richard Jay Hockenberry, Thomas Laverne Hockenberry, Bonnie Jean Hockenberry, Linda Lou Hockenberry.
  • William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 passed away in 1946 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hockenberry
1859 – 1928
Birth Location: Delphos, Spencer Township, Allen County, Ohio, USA
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Emma Thompson
1883 – 1931
Birth Location: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Emma Jones
1910 – 1996
Birth Location: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
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Children(s)

Richard Hockenberry
1931 – 1992
Birth Location: Huntington, Huntington, Indiana, USA
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Thomas Hockenberry
1933 – 2013
Birth Location: Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA
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Bonnie Hockenberry
1935 – 1993
Birth Location: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
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Linda Hockenberry
1937 – 2016
Birth Location: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, USA
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William Hockenberry's Ancestors

Self
William Hockenberry
1911 – 1946
Birth Place: Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Joseph Hockenberry
1859 – 1928
Delphos, Spencer Township, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Emma (Agnes) Thompson
1883 – 1931
Van Wert County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
David Hockenberry
1829 – 1898
Allen County, Ohio, USA
Catharine (Ann) Miller
1828 – 1881
Ohio, United States
John (William) Thompson
1840 – 1919
Harveysburg, Warren, Ohio, USA
Sietta (Adaline) Ward
1845 – 1912
Washington, Warren, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Hockenberry
1804 – 1848
Nancy Daringer
1806 – 1850
Miller
Jacob Thompson
1818 – 1885
Martha McKinney
1823 – 1902
James Ward
1817 – 1884
Elena Schoonover
1821 – 1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hockenberry
1765 – 1860
Nancy Crow
1781 – 1860
John Thompson
1790 – 1859
Susan Pursley
1800 – 1880
Joseph McKinney
1801 – 1880
Mary Harriet
1800 – 1880
Zachariah Ward
1793 – 1854
Mary Fry
1796 – 1875
Peter Schoonover
1782 –
Phebe Myers
1786 – 1860

William Hockenberry's Descendants

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William (Jay) Hockenberry (8 May 1911 – 24 Dec 1946) m. Emma (Irene) Jones (1 Apr 1910 – 27 Oct 1996)
  1. 1. Richard (Jay) Hockenberry (5 October 1931 – 1 Jan 1992) m. Louise Holland (12 Jun 1930 – 13 Dec 2019) m. Martha (Jane) Wilkerson (12 Jul 1935 – 25 Apr 2017) m. Darcy (Lee) Dixon (1947 – 1989)
    1. 1. Richard (Jay) Hockenberry (8 Aug 1956 – 16 Oct 2022) m. Carolyn (S) Mohammed (1 Sep 1959 – ) m. Dorothy (Louise) Morris (4 Jun 1956 – 2015)
      1. 1. Richard (Jay) Hockenberry (7 Sep 1976 – 7 Dec 2017)
      2. 2. Jessica (Rene) Hockenberry (1984 – ) m. Baker
      3. 3. Imogene (Marie) Hockenberry (17 Aug 1975 – 10 Nov 2021)
    2. 2. Brenda (Lee) Hockenberry (1 Sep 1958 – 5 Oct 2018) m. Richard (David) Walls (7 Dec 1938 – ) m. David (Lawrence) Gahl (abt 1964 – )
    3. 3. William (Jay) Hockenberry (4 Apr 1960 – ) m. Denise Moser (abt 1969 – ) m. Tina (R.) Jenks (1978 – ) m. Pamela Shumacher
      1. 1. Alex Hockenberry
      2. 2. Jenna (Lynn) Hockenberry
      3. 3. Cassandra (Ann) Hockenberry (25 May 1987 – ) m. Nichola (A) Cleland
      4. 4. K (Michael) Hockenberry
    4. 4. David (Edward) Hockenberry (25 March 1963 – 27 Apr 2024) m. Laura (Ann) Lemons (8 Sept 1966 – )
      1. 1. David (E) Hockenberry (30 Oct 1984 – ) m. Cathrin (J.) Kane (3 May 1980 – )
    5. 5. Betty Hockenberry m. Rick (D) Shroyer m. Terry Davis
      1. 1. Amanda (Lee) Shroyer (27 Apr 1990 – 21 Apr 2021) m. Brent Jones
        1. 1. Bryaden Jones (2014 – )
        2. 2. Kay Jones
    6. 6. Nathan Hockenberry (abt 1978 – ) m. Sara (Lynn) Sizemore (abt 1982 – )
      1. 1. Nathan Hockenberry
    7. 7. Kristina (Tamasa) Hockenberry m. Brian (William) Winningham (1973 – )
    8. 8. Christopher Hockenberry
    9. 9. Debra Hockenberry
    10. 10. Amber (Dawn) Hockenberry
    11. 11. Nicole (Ann) Hockenberry m. Jeff Hosler
  2. 2. Thomas (Laverne) Hockenberry (11 August 1933 – 25 April 2013) m. Rosalee Kirkwood (16 Mar 1936 – )
    1. 1. Randall (Lynn) Hockenberry (30 Mar 1954 – )
    2. 2. William (Jay) Hockenberry (28 Apr 1955 – 19 Apr 2006) m. Brenda (Sue) Burchett (6 Jan 1951 – )
      1. 1. Daniel (R) Hockenberry (17 Nov 1976 – ) m. Karen (8 Nov – )
      2. 2. Rejena Hockenberry m. Scott Bluhm
      3. 3. Billie Hockenberry m. Gary Hickman
    3. 3. Steve (Laverne) Hockenberry (3 July – ) m. Sharon Ball
      1. 1. Valerie (Bobbette) Hockenberry (25 Dec 1978 – ) m. Kevin (R) Sager (abt 1964 – )
      2. 2. James (Logan) Hockenberry (4 Jan 1995 – 3 Oct 2024)
        1. 1. Jax Hockenberry
      3. 3. Shane Hockenberry
      4. 4. Bobbi Hockenberry
    4. 4. Linda (Kay) Hockenberry (22 Jun 1956 – ) m. Kelly (Wayne) Watson (19 Mar 1956 – 5 Feb 1976)
      1. 1. Bryan Watson
    5. 5. Karen (L) Hockenberry (15 May 1958 – ) m. Jason (Randall) Newman (26 Sep 1957 – 23 Aug 2019)
      1. 1. Jason (L.) Newman (14 Mar 1975 – ) m. Misti (Dawn) Vibbert
        1. 1. Tiffany Newman (7 Sept 1993 – )
      2. 2. Randall (A) Newman (4 April 1977 – 13 Sept 2015)
      3. 3. Jeremy (L) Newman (23 May 1978 – )
    6. 6. Sheryl (Ann) Hockenberry (11 May 1959 – ) m. Thomas (Norman) Thieme (29 November 1946 – 16 April 2004) m. Gary (Allen) Bower m. John Slagle (1960 – )
      1. 1. Angela Bower
      2. 2. Dennis Bower
    7. 7. Thomas (Blaine) Hockenberry (1 Aug 1960 – 3 Nov 2021) m. Angela (Rose) Johnston (1961 – )
      1. 1. Ashlee (M) Hockenberry (Nov 1984 – )
      2. 2. Alyssa (A) Hockenberry (Jan 1989 – ) m. Coleman
  3. 3. Bonnie (Jean) Hockenberry (30 May 1935 – 25 Aug 1993) m. Robert (Vernon) Keck (20 Jan 1919 – 14 Jul 2013) m. Robert (Joe) Royer (4 Dec 1932 – 19 Apr 2007)
    1. 1. Judy (Kay) Royer (abt 1951 – ) m. William ("Bugs" Wayne) Ball (22 Apr 1950 – )
      1. 1. Loretta (Lynn) Ball (15 Oct 1967 – ) m. Brent (Jay) Miller (27 Aug 1967 – )
        1. 1. Trent (J.) Miller (Feb 1989 – ) m. Leah (M.) Rockwell (abt 1987 – )
      2. 2. Elizabeth (J) Ball (1 Apr 1972 – ) m. Dennis (Eugene) Ellet (15 Feb 1970 – )
      3. 3. Nicole (Dawn) Ball (1977 – ) m. John (W.) Hourigan
      4. 4. Shelly (Kay) Ball m. David (Alan) Wilson
      5. 5. Wayne Ball
    2. 2. Robert (Eugene) Royer (Oct 1952 – ) m. Diane Asbell m. Sharlene (Kay) Craft
      1. 1. Jonathan Royer (1972 – ) m. Tracy
        1. 1. Richard Royer
      2. 2. Jeremy Royer (23 Apr 1981 – )
    3. 3. Betty (C) Royer (4 Jul 1954 – 29 May 2015) m. Randall (Earl) Robling (19 Jul 1935 – 29 May 2010) m. Larry (James) Asbell (17 Jun 1952 – 29 Sep 1998)
      1. 1. Randy Robling
      2. 2. Robert Robling
      3. 3. Richard Robling
      4. 4. Ronda Featherling
      5. 5. Tex (Rayleene) Kchem
      6. 6. Ricky Robling
      7. 7. Rachilli Robling
      8. 8. Larry (Joe) Asbell (25 Oct 1971 – ) m. Staci (Lynne) Prewitt (abt 1973 – )
      9. 9. Becky (Lou) Asbell (Feb 1973 – ) m. Kevin (M.) Hovis m. Jamie (Joseph) Kirk
      10. 10. Bobby (Richard) Asbell (Sep 1975 – )
    4. 4. Diane (Lynn) Royer (25 Apr 1961 – ) m. James (Richard) Jones (19 February 1962 – 6 November 2021) m. Ernie (Lee) Taylor ( – 12 Jan 2003) m. Ronald (Allen) Williams (15 Feb 1958 – 3 Nov 2021) m. Ronald (Gene) Collins (14 Apr 1960 – 16 Jun 2019)
      1. 1. Misty (Dawn) Jones (22 Nov 1981 – ) m. Michael (Eugene) Climer (26 July 1981 – 20 May 2008) m. Jonathan Whitney
        1. 1. Sara (Lynn) Climer (2001 – )
        2. 2. Christopher (Michael) Climer (2003 – )
        3. 3. Shelby (Leann) Climer
      2. 2. Tara (Dawn) Collins (29 Apr 1984 – ) m. Trenton (Lee) Dewitt (16 Oct 1980 – )
        1. 1. Cameron (Peter Lee) Dewitt (24 Nov 2002 – )
        2. 2. Hunter (Creek Alex) Dewitt (09/23/2004 – )
        3. 3. Gabriel (Dekota Remington) Dewitt (10/28/2006 – )
  4. 4. Linda (Lou) Hockenberry (6 Aug 1937 – 07 Mar 2016) m. James (Kenneth) Groff (26 Jun 1933 – 3 August 2014) m. Arnold (Howard) Reed (6 Sep 1945 – ) m. Robert (Joe) Royer (4 Dec 1932 – 19 Apr 2007) m. Joseph (Angel) Estrada (7 Jul 1925 – 15 Sept 2009) m. Ronald (Ray) Durham (3 Oct 1934 – 22 May 1997)
    1. 1. James (A) Groff (19 May 1954 – ) m. Barbara (Ann) Reef (20 Feb 1957 – 29 Sep 2020) m. Sherry (Ann) Ivins (12 Aug 1959 – )
      1. 1. Erica (L) Groff (7 Jan 1977 – ) m. Felix Deleon (1977 – )
        1. 1. Felix Deleon m. Ashley
      2. 2. Jamie (Marie) Groff (Feb 1979 – ) m. Brian (Lee) Hudgens (7 Dec 1975 – )
        1. 1. Stormy Hudgens
        2. 2. Skylor Hudgens
        3. 3. McCaden Hudgens
      3. 3. Adam (Dale) Groff (6 May 1981 – ) m. Rita Schulze
        1. 1. Isabella (Ann) Groff (20 Nov 2022 – )
      4. 4. Cherie Groff (24 Sep 2000 – )
    2. 2. Irene (Sue) Groff (31 May 1955 – ) m. Willie (Carley) Cross (8 Nov 1938 – 15 Jan 1989) m. Rick (Lee) Fisher (12 Feb 1954 – 27 Jul 2003) m. Leroy Ritter (Feb 1953 – )
    3. 3. Jackie (Dean) Groff (7 Oct 1957 – ) m. Sherry (Ann) Ivins (12 Aug 1959 – ) m. Grace Baumgartner (11 Jul 1971 – )
      1. 1. Mindy (A.) Groff (27 Dec 1978 – ) m. James (Dewayne) Babbitt (3 Feb 1979 – ) m. Matthew Rogers
        1. 1. Eli (Connor) Babbitt (26 Jun 2008 – )
        2. 2. Able (Alexander) Babbitt
        3. 3. Samuel Babbitt
      2. 2. Mimi (Lou) Groff (06 Mar 1984 – ) m. James (Immanuel Lee) Land (abt 1983 – ) m. Stephen Butt m. William (Price) Gilchrist (26 Apr 1984 – )
        1. 1. Zoey Land (Sep 2008 – )
        2. 2. Groff (9 Nov 2022 – )
        3. 3. Jacob (Rage) Butt (9 Nov 2022 – 9 Nov 2022)
        4. 4. Winter Butt
        5. 5. Harmony Gilchrist (Nov – )
        6. 6. Piper Gilchrist
        7. 7. Maverick Gilchrist
        8. 8. Jersey Gilchrist
      3. 3. Jackie (Dean) Groff (28 Jul 1986 – ) m. Amanda (Caroline) Rustman
        1. 1. Archer Groff
        2. 2. Ayana Groff
      4. 4. Jessup (Dillion) Groff (10 Mar 1993 – ) m. Brittany Buchanan
        1. 1. Elijah (Kent) Groff (29 Dec 2022 – )
        2. 2. Angel (Cole) Groff
    4. 4. Baby Groff (1958 – 1958)
    5. 5. Baby Groff (1959 – 1959)
    6. 6. Billie (Joe) Groff (abt 1956 – ) m. Annette (Marie) Stever (9 Jul 1957 – 27 Mar 2011) m. Tracy (Lynn) Velasquez (1973 – ) m. Cynthia L
      1. 1. Annjanette (Christine) Groff (6 Jul 1975 – ) m. Albert Bisson m. Bob Bisson
        1. 1. Jessamyn (Rose) Bisson (Jun 1996 – )
        2. 2. Amanda (Lynette) Wilson (10 Apr 1991 – )
    7. 7. Jody (Lynn) Estrada (30 Oct 1960 – ) m. Burt (T.) Beiler m. Frederick (Leroy) Kelley (1 Apr 1933 – 26 Jun 2009) m. Richard (Eugene) Wafford (7 Sep 1962 – 31 Aug 2017)
      1. 1. Michael (Andrew) Estrada (22 Jan 1981 – 30 Oct 1999)
      2. 2. David (Matthew) Estrada (22 Jan 1981 – )
        1. 1. Collin (Michael) Estrada
      3. 3. Amanda (G) Wafford (14 Nov 1982 – ) m. Ian Richardson
        1. 1. Ivy Richardson (2012 – )
      4. 4. Sondra Wafford (2 May 1987 – ) m. Aaron Runkle
        1. 1. Dylan
    8. 8. Steven (Joseph) Estrada (15 Mar 1962 – ) m. Carolyn (D) Richardson (21 May 1960 – )
      1. 1. Shanna (Marie) Estrada (9 Mar 1977 – ) m. Jesse (Roscoe) Hughett m. Brett (Alan) Rash (1 Feb 1979 – ) m. Emmitt Butler
        1. 1. Cheyanne (Marie) Estrada (1996 – ) m. Kenneth
        2. 2. Autumn Butler (13 Sep 1998 – )
        3. 3. Ezra Butler (10 Nov 2000 – ) m. Alexus Pledger
      2. 2. Stephanie (A.) Estrada (1979 – ) m. John (R.) Cannon
        1. 1. Kayla Estrada (16 Oct 2002 – )
      3. 3. Joseph Estrada (14 Feb 1985 – ) m. Samantha Rohl m. Whitney Cox
        1. 1. Bella Estrada (2008 – )
        2. 2. Vaida (Lyllith) Estrada (23 May 2019 – )
        3. 3. Ronin (Eugene) Estrada (28 May 2020 – )
        4. 4. Ryzer (Joseph) Estrada (28 May 2020 – )
    9. 9. Thomas (Lee) Hockenberry (12 Apr 1953 – 12 Oct 2012) m. Connie (Sue) Mills (18 Jul 1955 – ) m. Tangela (Rene) Brickley (17 Feb 1971 – 17 Jan 2011)
      1. 1. Belinda (Anjanette) Hockenberry (09 Oct 1972 – ) m. Ryan (Lee) Verhoff (6 Jun 1968 – )
        1. 1. Alissa (Jasmine) Verhoff (30 Jul 2008 – )
      2. 2. Mandy (Dawn) Hockenberry (01 Oct 1975 – ) m. Clifton (Clark) Myers (abt 1976 – ) m. Jason (Allen) Roberts (15 Feb 1975 – ) m. Raymond (Frederick) Lorenz (30 Oct 1973 – )
        1. 1. Gavin (O) Roberts (01 Jul 2002 – )
        2. 2. Mia (Plum) Hockenberry (10 Dec 2015 – )
      3. 3. Angela (Faith) Hockenberry (21 Nov 1978 – ) m. Jesse Kifer (2 Aug 1979 – ) m. Andrew (Jason) Hough (27 Jan 1977 – 4 Jan 2020)
      4. 4. Nathaniel (Lee) Hockenberry (19 Mar 1982 – ) m. Melanie (Dee) Rutherford (25 Oct 1984 – )
        1. 1. Rinoa (Marie) Hockenberry (12 Sep 2014 – )
      5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Scherbring (1992 – ) m. David (Andrew) Sharpe (1992 – )
        1. 1. Aubri (L) Sharpe (2010 – )

William Hockenberry's Timeline

8 Records

1911
8 May 1911
Birth of William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 in Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 resided here in Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA
Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 resided here in Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 resided here in Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
1946
24 Dec 1946
Age 35
Death of William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States
Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States
1946
24 Dec 1946
Age 35
Death of William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
1946
24 Dec 1946
Age 35
Death of William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
1946
24 Dec 1946
Age 35
Death of William Jay Hockenberry R-S675 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States
Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1911
    Event Place: Woodruff, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1898-1929, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 355
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lancaster, Wells, Indiana; Roll: T625_475; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 187
    [4] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 12
    [7] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lancaster, Wells, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lancaster, Wells, Indiana; Roll: T625_475; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 187

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Star Press - 26 Mar 1931 - Page 13, Jones Hockenberry wed

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1898-1929, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 355
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kingsland, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wells, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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