1850 US Census:
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHJX-Z99 : 12 April 2016), Eli W Knowles in household of Ephram Knowles, Montgomery, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing family 834, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
1900 US Census:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M99V-233 : accessed 28 October 2021), Charles Wheaton in household of Louis Wheaton, Greer Township, Warrick, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 149, sheet 2A, family 26, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,411.1910 US Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKGL-MLK : accessed 28 October 2021), Charles Wheaton, Barton, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 5B, family 118, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 350; FHL microfilm 1,374,363.1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF7C-R6J : 1 February 2021), Charles Wheaton, 1920.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMN-NXV : accessed 28 October 2021), Charles Wheaton, Barton, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 3A, line 12, family 58, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 588; FHL microfilm 2,340,323.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1R1-449 : 5 January 2021), Charles Wheaton, Barton Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 26-3, sheet 9B, line 51, family 180, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1046.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25151402/charles-wheaton : accessed 28 October 2021), memorial page for Charles Wheaton (1881–1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25151402, citing Albright Cemetery, Mackey, Gibson County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Ann O (contributor 46961609) .
1910 US Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKGL-ML2 : accessed 28 October 2021), Flora C Wheaton in household of Charles Wheaton, Barton, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 5B, family 118, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 350; FHL microfilm 1,374,363.1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF7C-R6V : 1 February 2021), Flora C Wheaton in entry for Charles Wheaton, 1920.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMN-NXK : accessed 28 October 2021), Flora C Wheaton in household of Charles Wheaton, Barton, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 3, sheet 3A, line 13, family 58, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 588; FHL microfilm 2,340,323.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1R1-44S : 5 January 2021), Flora Wheaton in household of Charles Wheaton, Barton Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 26-3, sheet 9B, line 52, family 180, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1046.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25151403/flora-c-wheaton : accessed 28 October 2021), memorial page for Flora C Wheaton (1883–1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25151403, citing Albright Cemetery, Mackey, Gibson County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Ann O (contributor 46961609) .
Marriage Notes for Charles Wheaton and Flora Caroline Koerner-4808
MARRIAGE:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27KP-1J6 : 18 October 2021), Charles Wheaton and Flora Koerner, 17 Dec 1906; citing Warrick, Indiana, United States, Marriage License, Indiana Commission on Public Records, Indianapolis; FHL microfilm 007030904.
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/91372193/borden-augie-baker : accessed 30 June 2021), memorial page for Borden Augie Baker (2 Nov 1909–26 May 1952), Find a Grave Memorial ID 91372193, citing Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by PFBGGK (contributor 48910826) .
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/124500917/polly-ann-andrew : accessed 30 June 2021), memorial page for Polly Ann Gravil Andrew (10 Apr 1902–2 Jun 1974), Find a Grave Memorial ID 124500917, citing Locust Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by PFBGGK (contributor 48910826) .
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/135328000/mary-fances-baker : accessed 30 June 2021), memorial page for Mary Fances Baker (6 Mar 1930–8 Mar 1930), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135328000, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by woowoo (contributor 49949980) .
BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 March 2020), memorial page for Robert Finnell (12 Sep 1776–18 Jul 1841), Find A Grave Memorial no. 102498771, citing Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church Cemetery, Boone County, Kentucky, USA ; Maintained by Carol (contributor 47967360) .
BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 March 2020), memorial page for Frances “Franky” Quinn Finnell (17 Mar 1781–22 Apr 1845), Find A Grave Memorial no. 15547773, citing Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church Cemetery, Boone County, Kentucky, USA ; Maintained by Carol (contributor 47967360) .
BIOGRAPHY:
John H. Pritchett was born in Union Township, Hendricks County, on May 25, 1849, a son of James and Elizabeth (Brock) Pritchett. As a young man, he moved to California where he married Mary Belle Steward on Jan. 28, 1878. After the birth of their first child in 1879, they moved back to Union Township where they farmed in the southwest part of the township. They were the parents of nine children: James Howard, Andrew Steward, Elizabeth Ellen Walter, Samantha Mae Trotter/Scamahorn, Viola Freeland, Mary Eliza, Bethesda Matalie Barber, John William and Elsie Marie Hendrix/Quillin. John H. Pritchett died on May 7, 1932 and is buried at the Fairview Cemetery in North Salem.1900 US Census:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM16-9BD : accessed 11 March 2020), John H Pritchett, Union Township, Hendricks, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 39, sheet 11B, family 246, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,376.1910 US Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKG1-Y3V : accessed 11 March 2020), John H Pritchett, Union, Hendricks, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 48, sheet 8B, family 124, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 354; FHL microfilm 1,374,367.1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF7J-3G6 : accessed 11 March 2020), John H Pritchett, Union, Hendricks, Indiana, United States; citing ED 45, sheet 2B, line 54, family 67, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 436; FHL microfilm 1,820,436.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMP-3RR : accessed 11 March 2020), John Pritchett, Union, Hendricks, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 22, sheet 7B, line 63, family 173, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 591; FHL microfilm 2,340,326.OBITUARY:
Life Long Resident of Union Township Dies
John H. Pritchett, age 82, life long resident of Union Township, died at his home near Lizton, Friday afternoon. Mr. Pritchett had been failing for several months and died following a stroke of apoplexy suffered Friday.
Funeral services were held from the North Salem Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. Roahrig, assisted by the Rev. R. R. Blake and Rev. Stanley Hall with interment in the North Salem cemetery conducted by the Knights of Pythias lodge.
Surviving are the widow, Mary (Steward) Pritchett; three sons, Howard of Danville, Stewart of Lizton, and William of North Salem; four daughters, Mrs. John Walter of Danville, Mrs. Clarence Trotter of North Salem, Mrs. Elsie Hendrix, of New Ross, and Mrs. William Freeland, of Danville.
With the exception of two years spent in California, the deceased had spent his entire life in Hendricks County. In January Mr. and Mrs. Pritchett celebrated their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary. While in California Mr. Pritchett assisted in organizing the Knights of Pythias fraternity and upon his return to Indiana organized the Lizton lodge and was one of its charter members.
from the Republican for May 12, 1932BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 March 2020), memorial page for John Henry Pritchett (25 May 1849–7 May 1932), Find A Grave Memorial no. 57330585, citing Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by David Smith (contributor 47038930) .
1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF7J-3GX : accessed 11 March 2020), Mary B Pritchett in household of John H Pritchett, Union, Hendricks, Indiana, United States; citing ED 45, sheet 2B, line 55, family 67, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 436; FHL microfilm 1,820,436.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMP-3RT : accessed 11 March 2020), Mary Pritchett in household of John Pritchett, Union, Hendricks, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 22, sheet 7B, line 64, family 173, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 591; FHL microfilm 2,340,326.OBITUARY:
Mary Belle Pritchett, age 91, one of Hendricks County's oldest citizens, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Trotter, at North Salem Saturday (Aug. 2, 1952) after only being bedridden for four days. She had been in failing health for a year.
Mary Belle, daughter of Jonah and Ellen (Seely) Steward, was born in Iowa, January 26, 1861. When just a small child, she moved from Iowa to California, making the trip in an ox cart. The family was enroute to California when one of Mrs. Pritchett's brothers was born. On Jan. 28, 1878, she married John H. Pritchett who died in 1932. In 1882, the family moved from California to Indiana and have lived in the northwest part of Hendricks County since that time. She lived in her own home until about 10 years ago, and since that time, she has made her home with her children. She was a member of the Lizton Methodist Church and W.R.C. and she enjoyed taking part in family gatherings, attending all the Pritchett family reunions until this year when the reunion was at Franklin and she was unable to make the trip.
Mrs. Pritchett is survived by seven children, Mrs. Mae Trotter, with whom she lived at the time of her death; three other daughters, Mrs. Elsie Quillen, Crawfordsville; Mrs. Viola Freeland, Lizton; Mrs. John Walter, Danville and three sons, Howard of near Danville, Steward of Lizton and John William Pritchett, Ladoga; 22 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Last rites were from the North Salem Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Donald Weaver of Lizton, assisted by the Rev. Ernest Bailey of North Salem. Burial was in the North Salem Cemetery.-----
County Resident Has 90th Birthday
Mrs. Mary Pritchett, a resident of Hendricks County, observed her 90th birthday, Sunday, with a quiet day at the home of her son, Steward Pritchett, and family at Lizton. She received 151 greetings, flowers and gifts.
"Aunt Mary" was born in Jones County, Iowa, January 28, 1861, and when she was eight years of age, her parents moved to California, making the trip in a covered wagon which took six months on the road. It was in California where she met her husband, John H. Pritchett, who had gone there from his native state of Indiana. They were married January 27, 1878 and established their home southwest of Lizton in Union Township where they spent their married life of 54 years, Mr. Pritchett died in May 1932, and Aunt Mary makes her home with her seven children, Howard of Danville; Steward and Mrs. Viola Freeland of Lizton; Mrs. Betty Walter of near Amo; Mrs. May Trotter of North Salem; William of Ladoga and Mrs. Elsie Hendrix of New Ross. Mrs. Esda Barber and an infant are deceased. There are 22 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
from the Republican for Feb. 1, 1951BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 March 2020), memorial page for Mary Belle Steward Pritchett (28 Jan 1861–2 Aug 1952), Find A Grave Memorial no. 57331498, citing Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by David Smith (contributor 47038930) .
Marriage Notes for John Henry Pritchett and Mary Belle Steward-4850
MARRIAGE:
"California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ31-M5K : 8 December 2017), John H. Pritchett and Mary Bell Stewart, 28 Jan 1878; citing Yolo, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 1,311,369.
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"United States Western States Marriage Index", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZFH-S2J : 19 October 2018), John H. Pritchett and Mary Bell Stewart, 1878.