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Providence Cemetery, Darke County, OH  - courtesy "Anonymous," Find-a-Grave

Andrew Jackson Younkin was born on March 25, 1820 in Ohio, the son of Samuel and Rachel (Deitz) Younkin.

On July 23, 1843, when he was 23 years of age, he tied the marital cord with 17-year-old Lydia Ann Guernsey (April 11, 1826-1909). Their exchange of wedding vows took place in Clark County, IN.

During their brief marriage, the pair bore a daughter, Marietta Gray in Washington County, IN.

Grief shattered the young family when Andrew died in Preble County, OH at the age of 25 on Feb. 6, 1846. The cause of his untimely death is not known. His remains were lowered under the sod of Providence Cemetery in Harrison Township, Darke County, OH, and a stone erected at the site. The stone was flat on the ground but legible when found in recent years by an anonymous volunteer for Find-a-Grave. 

The widowed Lydia Ann outlived her young first husband by more than six decades. On May 10, 1854, after eight years as a widow, she entered into marriage with Prussian immigrant Anthony Scholl (1823- ? ). The couple became the parents of eight -- among them Ernest Scholl, Ella Gray, Abby Bogshaw.

The Scholls settled in New Liberty, IN. 

Said a newspaper, "She was one of the sisters that constuld [sic] the New Liberty Baptist church, her life in this community has been known to many. She bore her suffering in silence and was never heard to murmur or comoplain, and often remarked that she wanted to see New Liberty to prosper, which is reaping at this time."

Death swept her away in New Liberty, IN on May 16, 1909 at the age of 83. Burial was in the local cemetery in Salem, IN, with Rev. C.H. Bartle officiating. Inscribed on her grave marker is this epitaph: "Rest, mother, rest in quiet sleep, while friends in sorrow o'er thee weep." The headcount of her survivors included 24 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

~ Daughter Marietta (Younkin) Gray ~

Marietta and Marcus Gray - courtesy Marge Gray James

Daughter Marietta E. (Younkin) Gray (1844-1936) was born on June 6, 1844 in Washington County, IN. She was only one year of age at her father's death. 

Marietta wed Marcus Gray (March 19, 1837-1909).

The known children in their brood were Nellie Sommerville, Emma Florence McAdams, James Palmer Gray, William E. Gray, Pearl Holdren and Charles Gray. 

They settled in Scottsburg, IN. Marcus was considered "a pioneer merchant of Scottsburg," said a newspaper, jointly operating the business with their son William. Marietta, added the article, "resided here more than 40 years... She was a devoted member of the Baptist church, and lived a real christian life. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her." 

Sadly, Marcus passed away on July 19, 1909. Interment of the remains was in Dawson-Gray Cemetery in Franklin Township, Washington County, IN. 

Marietta continued on for more than a quarter century. She also endured the death of son William in 1929. At the end she shared a home with her married daughter Nellie on East Jefferson Street in Scottsburg, IN. Marietta passed away at the age of 92 on July 20, 1936. Funeral rites were conducted in the First Baptist Church, with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. 

Marietta (Younkin) Gray, likely with her Bible

Daughter Nellie Gertrude Gray (1876-1948) was born on May 18, 1876. Circa 1910, she gave birth to a son, whom she named "Russell Allen." She then filed a paternity charge in July 1910 against Ross Allen, with her son born the following month. She was a longtime member of the Scottsburg Baptist Church. On Feb. 10, 1917, Nellie at age 38 was united in matrimony with 35-year-old Walter Sommerville (March 27, 1880-1939), a native of Lexington, IN. The news was announced in the Scottsburg Chronicle. They did not reproduce and planted themselves in Scottsburg, IN. Sadly, at the age of 59, Walter passed away on May 6, 1939, in Indianapolis' Robert Long Hospital. Burial was in the sacred soil of Scottsburg Cemetery. An obituary in the Chronicle noted that he was survived by six sisters and three brothers. Nellie went on to marry a second time to Emmons Blaine McBride (Feb. 28, 1896-1971). They were together for some years until the separation of death. Nellie became seriously ill in about 1948 and underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital, but nothing could be done. She was swept away by death there at age 71 on April 29, 1948. The body was transported back to Scottsburg Cemetery for interment, with Rev. V.W. Sears leading the rites. An obituary in the Scottsburg Chronicle said she "was an old time resident of Scottsburg where she made her home for many years having moved to Indianapolis, some time ago." The widowed Emmons endured for another 23 years. He died in Indianapolis on June 22, 1971, with burial in the city's Floral Park Cemetery.

• Grandson Russell R. Allen (1910-1990) was born on Aug. 24, 1910 in Memphis, Clark County, IN. He was a 1929 graduate of Scottsburg High School. He married Hazel Perrin (1917-2001) on July 29, 1939, in Scottsburg. Four sons of the couple were Paul Allen, Eric Allen, Steve Allen and Randy Allen. They dwelled in Scottsburg, IN in 1939 and then moved to Boswell, IN, putting down roots over the remaining 44 years of their lives together. Russell was a carpenter and worked for 26 years for Steve Conner Construction Company of Otterbein. He retired in 1975. He and Hazel owned Allen's Variety Store in Boswell for seven years, and he earned additional income as a sign painter. He was a Boy Scouts scoutmaster, elder of the Boswell Church of Christ, and held memberships in the Boswell lodge of the Masons, Order of Eastern Star and the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. Russell passed away in Boswell, IN at age 79 on May 16, 1990. Burial was in the local Boswell Cemetery.

Daughter Emma Florence Gray (1865-1950) was born on Jun 25, 1865 in Washington County, IN. Circa 1884, she married Lafayette "Lafe" McAdams (1863-1936). Their four offspring were Charles R. McAdams, Virgil L. McAdams, Ethel A. McAdams and Verner McAdams. The McAdamses settled in Scottsburg, IN in about 1900. She was a "loyal member of the Scottsburg Baptist church, she took an active interest in church affairs and attended as long as she was able," said a newspaper. She suffered from a debilitating illness in which she was confined to a wheelchair for years. Her home at the end was on North Second Street, Scottsburg. Sadly, at the age of 84, she died on March 21, 1950. Burial was in Scottsburg Cemetery. An obituary said she "was the daughter of Marcus and Marietta Gray, who were pioneer residents of this section, and she had been a resident of Scottsburg for 50 years." Her former pastor, Rev. Thomas Bush, now in Vincennes, IN, traveled to officiate the funeral rites. 

• Grandson Charles R. McAdams (1884-1917) was born on Aug. 20, 1884 in Scott County, IN. On May 20, 1906, at the age of 21, he was united in wedlock with Mary Graves ( ? - ? ). Together they produced a brood of five -- Lawrence Barton McAdams, Farrell D. "Bud" McAdams, Kenneth McAdams, Mildred Marie McAdams and Florence Brandt. They grieved at the death of infant son Kenneth in 1910. The McAdamses first made a home in Seymour, IN, where he was employed by Gold Mine Department Store. They belonged to the Baptist Church, and he was a member of the Scottsburg Odd Fellows. They eventually relocated to Indianapolis but returned to Seymour in September 1916. Their address was West McDonald Street. Tragically, Charles was diagnosed with an incurable case of tuberculosis. Death spirited him away at age 32 on Jan. 16, 1917. Prayer services were held in the residence by the hand of Rev. T.C. Smith, with the body taken to Scottsburg for funeral rites in the Baptist Church, presided by Rev. F.M. Powell. His remains sleep for all time in Scottsburg Cemetery. Jennie survived her first husband for many years and married again to Frank Colemeyer. She again was plunged into mourning at the death of 13-year-old daughter Mildred Marie on May 27, 1927, who had contracted measles and pneumonia a year earlier and then developed tuberculosis. An obituary said the teen "was a precocious child, deeply religious, and was loved by all who knew her." 

• Grandson Virgil L. McAdams (1887-1964) was born on March 8, 1887 in Scott County, IN. He wed Lettie Mae McClellan (1888-1978). Two known sons were Merrell R. McAdams and Harry Lynn McAdams. They lived in Scottsburg for years. He surrendered to the angel of death at age 77, in Scottsburg, on Oct. 20, 1964. His remains are at rest in Scottsburg Cemetery. No obituary has been located.

• Grandson Verner Raymond McAdams (1898-1973) was born on Jan. 20, 1898. He joined the U.S. Army during World War I and was deployed to France. Writing from Marseilles, France on Thanksgiving Day 1918, following the Armistice, in a letter published in the Scott County Journal, he wrote that he and the troops had enjoyed "a short Thanksgiving service, then we had a swell dinner. I will tell you what we had: Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, pickles, olives, ice cream, dates, oranges, nuts, candy and cigars." After returning home, he obtained work as a laborer. Verner at age 22 was joined in matrimony in 1920 with 19-year-old Lola Verda Hazelwood (1902-1975). Together they produced two known sons, Charles Stanley McAdams and Robert Eugene McAdams. They settled in Indianapolis. There, he was hired by the U.S. Post Office and was employed for four decades. Lola was active with the parent-teacher association of the William Evans School. Verner retired in about 1963 and then went on to work in the mail department of the Indiana National Bank from 1963 to 1970. He held memberships in the Ancient Landmarks post of the Masons, was commander of the Sahara Grotto post of the American Legion, and belonged to the Greeters of the Grotto and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He passed away in Indianapolis at age 75 on Dec. 16, 1973. Interment of the remains was in the city's Washington Park East Cemetery. A brief obituary appeared in the Indianapolis Star.

Son James Palmer Gray (1870-1951) was born in 1870. He tied the marital cord with Pauline ( ? - ? ). They became the parents of seven -- Evaline Gray, Freda Monroe, Rosa May Casey, Inalouis Shaffer, Glen Gray, Clede Gray and Floyd Gray. James in 1909 was named agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Memphis, succeeding his brother Charles. Circa 1948-1950, his dwelling-place was in Scottsburg, IN. James held memberships in the local lodge of the Masons and Modern Woodmen of America in Scottsburg, as well as the Scottsburg Baptist Church. They are known to have hosted an 88th birthday celebration for James' mother in 1932. He was in poor health in his later years, and just after reaching his 81st birthday, passed away on Jan. 16, 1951. An obituary appeared in the Scottsburg Chronicle which said "his death was not unexpected." He was survived by 11 grandchildren and a great-grandson. The funeral jointly was conducted by Rev. Hall of Scottsburg and Rev. Geerkin of Shoals, IN.

• Granddaughter Evaline Gray made her home in Scottsburg, IN in 1951.

• Granddaughter Freda Gray married (?) Monroe. She was in Scottsburg in the early 1950s.

• Granddaughter Rosa May Gray ( ? - ? ) was born in (?). On June 1, 1919, she wed 24-year-old James Casey ( ? - ? ). Their wedding ceremony was held at her parents' home in Scottsburg. They lived in Scottsburg.

• Granddaughter Inalouis Gray tied the knot with (?) Shaffer. The Shaffers' dwelling-place in 1951 was in Franklin, IN.

• Grandson Glen Gray moved to Lansing, MI.

• Grandson Clede Gray was in Scottsburg, IN in 1951.

• Grandson Floyd Gray lived in the early 1950s in Scottsburg, IN.  

Local statue in Scottsburg honoring vice presidential candidate William H. English

Son William E. "Will" Gray (1873-1929) was born in 1873. For many years, he and his father were partners in a merchant business on the east side of the public square in Scottsburg, and William took over upon the father's death. A newspaper once said he "was a most exemplary citizen in every respect... He was a man of kindly and generous impulse, and honorable with all..." William was twice-married. He and his first wife bore two children. His second marriage was with  Ollie (Payne) Miller (Sept. 15, 1874-1921), daughter of William H. Payne and widow of Roscoe Miller. She brought two stepchildren into the second union, Paul Miller and Adah Miller. William held memberships in the Baptist Church and local lodges of the Masons, Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Sadly, Ollie passed away at age 46 on June 12, 1921. An obituary said she "had been ill for several months and was taken to a Louisville hospital, but her condition did not improve and she was returned to her home here." Burial was with her first husband in Scottsburg Cemetery. William lived for another seven-and-a-half years. He died on Jan. 4, 1929. In an obituary, the Scottsburg Chronicle said "There was universal sorrow and regret Saturday morning when it became known in town that William E. Gray had passed away... He had been in poor health for several months, but was taken seriously ill with heart trouble, and later with flue and then yellow jaundice. His physician and family had given up hope of his recovery for several days prior to his death." The funeral was conducted in the family church, with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. Referring to the funeral, added the Chronicle, "the edifice was filled with relatives and sorrowing friends of the deceased... His death is a distinct loss to the community, for he was a model citizen and a man of high character... Mrs. Gray is still very ill and at this time it can not be determined whether she will live."

• Step-granddaughter Adah May Miller (1901-1976) 

Daughter Bertha "Pearl" Gray (1882- ? ) was born on Nov. 11, 1882. She was raised in Scottsburg, IN. On Christmas Day 1906, Pearl was joined in wedlock with Tom Holdren ( ? - ? ). Four children born into their brood were Doris Jamerson, Eugene Holdren, Marvin Holdren and David Holdren. Their home in 1921 was in Peru, IN followed by some years in Michigan. During the 1930s, they returned to Indiana and put down roots in Muncie, IN, staying for good. In August 1963, a small picnic was held in Beechwood Park to honor Pearl and Tom. The Scottsburg Chronicle reported that "The afternoon was spent taking photographs and playing checkers. Ina Lois Matthews played her accordion and with her husband sang hymns. Later in the afternoon watermelon was served to the group. Mrs. Pearl Holdren is the last surviving child of the large Marcus Gray family." As a widow, Pearl was admitted to live in the Riverview Convalescent Home in Muncie in 1977. At her 100th birthday, she was feted with an article in the Muncie Star Press, which said that "During the party, she was given a framed letter from President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and a card from Mayor Alan Wilson."

• Granddaughter Doris L. Holdren (1918-2008) was born on April 22, 1918 in Peru, Miami County, IN. She lived in Michigan in childhood and then moved with her family to Muncie during the 1930s. She was a 1936 graduate of Muncie Senior High School. During World War II, said the Muncie Star Press, she "was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, then was the owner of the Thrifty Market which was located at the corner of Sixteenth Street and Manhattan. For twenty years she then worked in the office of RSVP until her retirement." She was a member of the First Baptist Church and later attended Trinity United Methodist Church. Doris appears to have been twice-wed. Her first spouse was William V. Nolley ( ? - ? ). Together they produced three children -- Gary B. Nolley, Doris Anne White Shafer and Janet Sue Trinder. The marriage ended in divorce. In time, she married again to George Jamerson ( ? - ? ), remaining in Muncie. Sadly, at age 90, Doris died at home in Muncie on Oct. 14, 2008. She was pictured in her obituary in the Muncie Star Press. Pastor James Have presided over the funeral, with burial following in Union Cemetery in Eaton, IN. Son Gary B. Nolley (1939-1980) was born on July 30, 1939 in Muncie and was a 1957 graduate of Central High School. He was joined in wedlock with Donna J. Eoff (1933-1998) and the father of nine -- Stephanie Nolley, Karen Nolley, Julie Nolley, Sharry Lamb, Brian Nolley, Stave Nolley, David Nolley, Michael Miller and Robin Miller. He also was the stepfather of five -- Michael Kelly, Colleen Hittson, Mary Beth Friermood, Patricia Kelly and Shawn Kelly. He was employed by Chevrolet-Muncie for 13 years until leaving on a disability. He died at age 41 on Dec. 16, 1980.

• Grandson Eugene Holdren put down roots in Muncie. 

• Grandson Marvin Holdren established a home in Connersville, IN. 

• Grandson David M. Holdren (1908-1983) was born in about 1908 in Scott County, IN. He entered into marriage with Majel Buck ( ? - ? ). Their pair of children were David M. Holdren Jr. and Rayma Jean Oliver. The Holdrens migrated to Michigan in 1950 and settled in Muskegon, MI. There, he was the owner and operator of Holdren's Drug Store. Sadly, at the age of 74, he died in Muskegon General Hospital on Feb. 13, 1983. An obituary appeared in the Muncie Star Press. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lawrence Brosseit in the First Congregational Church in Muskegon.

Son Charles Clifford Gray (1879-1951) was born on April 1, 1879 in Henryville, IN. In young manhood he is believed to have been an agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Memphis in 1909 followed by a transfer to Jonesville. He later became a trolley conductor. Charles was twice-wed. On Dec. 21, 1901, he tied the knot with his first bride, Ida May Dyke (1885-1937), a resident of Filson, IL. The pair were the parents of eight -- Harold Allen Gray, Eulah Marietta Bennett, Lydia Arbeauta "Arbuta" "Boots" Keithley, Merle Franklin Gray, Mildred Marion Gray, Girtha Ione Gray and Charles Harold Gray plus an unnamed infant who died in 1904. When Charles registered for the military draft during World War I in 1918 and the federal census enumeration was made in 1920, the family resided in Sadorus, Champaign County, IL, with Charles employed as manager of a grain elevator for Chambers & Foote. But sometime during the 1920s, the marriage ended in divorce. On Sept. 6, 1930, he entered into wedlock with Rachel Iris Harden (Sept. 23, 1899-1991), originally from Marion County, IN. At the time he was living in Nashville, IN. Their only daughter was Joanne Dee Gray. They made their permanent residence from about 1936 to 1951 in Indianapolis, perhaps with short stints in 1942 in Freedom, IN, in 1948 in Lafayette and in 1950 in Scottsburg, IN. They were members of Liberty Baptist Church. By 1951, they dwelled at 4050 West Washington in Indianapolis. With his health in decline over a long timespan, due to kidney failure, he was admitted to Long Hospital. He died therein on March 27, 1951. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery. Obituaries were printed in the Indianapolis News and Indianapolis Star. Rachel survived for another four decades as a widow. Her final home was in Eutawville, Orangeburg County, SC. She passed away at the age of 92 on Oct. 31, 1991. The body was brought back to Indiana to sleep for the ages next to her husband. Former wife Ida May married again to Frank A. Storm and died in Kenosha on May 17, 1937.

• Grandson Harold Allen "Harry" Gray (1903-1955) was born on Jan. 23, 1903 in Filson, IL. He migrated to Kenosha, WI and later to Worthington and Indianapolis, IN. Harold entered into marriage with Goldie O. ( ? - ? ). They do not appear to have reproduced, but this needs to be confirmed. The couple's address in 1955 was 308 South Temple, Indianapolis. At the age of 52, Harry died on Feb. 18, 1955. The Indianapolis News carried an obituary. Burial was in Washington Park.

• Granddaughter Eulah Marietta Gray (1906-1994) was born on Aug. 1, 1906 in Filson, Douglas County, IL. She and her sister Arbuta together were baptized in their church as adults in 1920. Eulah wed Harold Bennett (1904-1975). One known daughter was Barbara June Schnulle Glenn. Circa 1951, her dwelling-place was in Chicago and later in Lombard, IL. She was active with the Order of Eastern Star in Lombard and held the post of worthy matron. Harold belonged to the local lodge of the Masons. Sadly, at the age of 70, Harold died suddenly in Feb. 1975. His obituary appeared in the Chicago Tribune. Eulah lived on for another 19 years. She passed away in Willowbrook, DuPage County, IL at the age of 87 on July 10, 1994. The remains were laid to rest in Chapel Hill Gardens West in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The Chicago Tribune published an obituary. Daughter Barbara (1938-2002) was married to Richard Schnulle and Hugh Glenn and the mother of Gary Schnulle and Raymond Schnulle.

• Granddaughter Lydia Arbeauta "Arbuta" Gray (1908-1991) -- also nicknamed "Boots" -- was born on July 6, 1908 in Illinois or in Scottsburg, IN. She and her sister Eulah together were baptized in their Methodist Church as adults in 1920. She appears to have been thrice-wed. Her first husband is believed to have been Raymond "Russell" Keithley (1904- ? ). The pair settled in Anderson, IN and became the parents of Richard Ray Keithley. Raymond worked in 1930-1950 as a tool-and-die maker for an auto parts factory, while Arbuta was employed in 1940 as a poor relief investigator for the trustees of Anderson Township and in 1950 as a real estate assessor. She also earned income as a clerk for the Unique Shop, Gates clothing store and Hoyt-Wrights store. Later in life, on May 28, 1970, Arbuta married John Thomas Clendenen (1914-1970). He was self-employed as a dealer in the Roto-Rooter brand of equipment, a member of the Chesterfield Christian Church, American Legion of Chesterfield ant the Anderson lodge of the Eagles. Their union was short-lived, lasting only a little more than five months. He died in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis on Nov. 8, 1970. His obituary appeared in the Elwood (IN) Call-Leader. Arbuta then was joined in wedlock with Robert Kenneth Farlow (1914-1983). Her final address was with her son at 108 Jamalee Way in Pendleton, IN. Stricken with lung cancer, she died in St. John's Medical Center in Anderson on Jan. 17, 1991. An obituary was printed in the Indianapolis News.

• Granddaughter Merle Franklin Gray (1910-1919) was born on Aug. 30, 1910 in Filson, Douglas County, IL. His childhood years were spent in Filson. Tragically, Merle died at the age of nine on New Year's Day 1919.

• Granddaughter Mildred Marion Gray (1913-1945) was born on Sept. 7, 1913 in Decatur, IL. She moved to Waukegan, IL as a teenager. At age 15, in January 1929, she tied the marital cord with 22-year-old Greek immigrant Demetrois "James" Anastasopoulos (July 25, 1907-1998), a surname Americanized to "Anderson." The couple settled in Kenosha, WI, with him working as proprietor of a restaurant in 1930. Together they bore two offspring, James Anderson Jr. and Mary Daphne Anderson. The marriage dissolved in divorce by the early 1930s. Mildred maintained a residence in Indianapolis in 1937 and eventually in Chicago. She may have married again to (?) Broajus as some evidence suggests, or perhaps this was a confused spelling of her first spouse's Greek name. Sadly, Mildred is believed to have died in the Windy City on March 20, 1945. On May 19, 1934, former husband James wed again to Lila Albina Martino. Federal census records for 1940 and 1950 show James and Lila in Kenosha, WI, with James earning a living as a bartender in a local tavern (1940) and in an automotive factory (1950).

• Granddaughter Girtha Ione Gray (1916-2004) was born in 1916 in Illinois. She relocated to Florida and in 1951 made her residence in Pensacola, FL. She eventually was united in marriage with Gilbert W. Skillman ( ? - ? ). The union was troubled, and Gilbert sued for divorce in Miami in February 1973. By the early 2000s, Girtha was in North Miami Beach. Death enveloped her at age 87 on Oct. 18, 2004. A notice of her passing was printed in the South Florida Sun Sentinel. 

• Grandson Harold Charles Gray (1919-1994) was born on Jan. 14, 1919 in Sadorus, Champaign County, IL. He attended schools in Illinois, Indiana and Kenosha and then earned income as a farm laborer in Indiana before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps on projects in northern Wisconsin. Harold is known to have served in the U.S. Army prior to World War II, with enlistment on July 11, 1940 at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. Harold was deployed to the Central Pacific Theatre during the war and earned the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Battle Star and American Defense Service Ribbon with one Battle Star and six Overseas Service Bars. On Aug. 12, 1944, in nuptials held in Osceola, AR, he wed Ruby Swan ( ? - ? ), daughter of Victor Swan. Their trio of children were Charles Phillip Gray, Barbara Wheeler and Ruth Sjuggeerud. At the age of 26, circa 1945, he was required to register for the military draft, and disclosed their address as 2614 Edina Boulevard in Zion, Lake County, IL, and his employer as Nash Motors of Kenosha, WI. They eventually moved into Kenosha, where he worked for more than 35 years for American Motors Corporation. He retired in 1982. His retirement years were spent in service of the Salvation Army, repairing lawn equipment and making bird feeders and bird houses. From the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, their dwelling-place was at 9030 22nd Avenue in Kenosha. Sadly, at age 75, Harold was spirited away into the heavenly host in Kenosha Hospital and Medical Center on June 13, 1994. An obituary in the Kenosha News numbered his survivors as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

• Granddaughter Joanne Dee Gray (1928-2020) was born in 1928, the only child of the second marriage. She lived in Indianapolis in 1951. Joanne was united in matrimony with Harry Orval Yeagley (May 13, 1917-1978). Their brood of six offspring included Norma Lewis, Onieta Kay Staplekemper, Mona Louise Hickrod, Kathleen Yvonne Marshall, Rex Allen Yeagley and David Yeagley. The family dwelled at 237 North Eighth Street in Beech Grove, IN. Harry earned a living for 20 years as a driver for Continental Trailways Bus Company and then for six years as a security guard for Hargraves Security. Sadly, at the age of 61, Harry was stricken and taken to the emergency room of St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, where he died on Nov. 21, 1978. The remains were lowered into eternal repose in Shiloh Cemetery. An obituary appeared in the Indianapolis News.