Saturday Night Genealogy Fun

The genealogy blog called Genea-Musings has a little "mission" every Saturday night. I haven't done one in awhile-- here we go! 

The mission tonight: 

1) What was your mother's father's full name?

2) What is your mother's father's matrilineal line? That is, his mother's mother's mother's ... back to the most distant female ancestor in that line.  Provide her ahnentafel number (relative to you), and her birth and death years and places.

3)  Tell us about it in your own blog post, or in a Comment on this post, or in a Facebook post.  Please put a link to your post in Comments here

(You can view the entire post here)

Here are my answers: 

1. What was your mother's father's full name? 

   My mother's father's name was Harold Earl Mendenhall.

2. What is your mother's father's matrilineal line? 
~Harold's mother was Edna Grace Niles (1894-1933). She married 2x- Earl Dwight Mendenhall (1916-1993) & then later, Fillmore Hax Chapman (1886-1941). She died at the age of 39 of a coronary embolism 6 hours after the birth of her 4th child.

~Edna's mother was Anna E. Shomber (1868-1947). She married Joseph Niles (1857-1933) on 19 Jul 1884. She died at the age of 79 of cancer along with cholecystitis.

~Anna's mother was Mary Elizabeth Catharine Zacharias (1839-1911). She was born in Germany. She married John Shomber (1836-1917) on 22 May 1859. She died at the age of 72.

Sadly, that's where I hit a brick wall.

52 Ancestors Biography- Edna Grace Niles

Some Surprises ahead! 

Edna Grace Niles- my great-grandmother

Born: 24 May 1894, Darke County, Ohio

Parents: Joseph Niles (1857-1933) & Anna E. Shomber (1868-1947). 
(When I first started doing research YEARS ago, I had different parents for Edna..there are trees on Ancestry.com that has the same wrong names as well. But, a couple of years ago, a cousin messaged me Proof of her real parents- the joys of collaboration!)

Siblings:
Edna had at least 2 siblings: 
1. Bertha "Bessie May" (1886-1966)
2. Earl David (1891-1969)


Edna married my great-grandfather- Earl Dwight Mendenhall (1894-1972) in 1915 in Darke County, Ohio. You can read his biography Here.

They had 3 children: 
1. Harold Earl (1916-1989) (my grandfather)
2. Robert Eugene (1919-1993)
3. Ruth Eileen (1926-2002)


I knew most of this when researching Edna...but there were a few surprises and interesting facts--- 

Surprise 1: Edna married secondly on 13 Jul 1931. I don't know when she divorced Earl. Her new husband was Fillmore Hax Chapman (1886-1941), son of Eugene Baldwin Chapman (1855-1937) & Pauline Hax (1856-1913). 

Surprise 2: Edna died on 28 Jul 1933 in Union City, Indiana at the age of 39. I knew this. However, after JUST discovering her death certificate, I read her cause of death as: "Coronary Embolism 6 hrs after delivery"... This sparked my interested in 2 ways: 
            1. Factor V Leiden (an inherited disorder of blood clotting) runs in my                 family, so for her to die of a blood clot in the heart, makes sense.
            2. She gave birth??! I didn't know she had anymore children before 
                her death.  

So...NOW, more research! I found a birth certificate with both Edna and Fillmore's names: Jack Chapman, born 27 Jul 1933 in Union City, Indiana. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything else about this baby- whether he died or lived. In 1940, Fillmore was a salesman, living with his brother. This doesn't mean that the baby died though, just means he didn't have custody. The baby might have been adopted after the death of his mother. WHO KNOWS.

Something interesting occurred to me while scanning through all my research. In some of the records (the first marriage document between Edna and Fillmore), Edna's name was Eileen. This threw me off because her name is Edna Grace. Also, Fillmore's death certificate, his deceased wife's name is Eileen as well. Maybe this was a nickname? Either way, her daughter with Mendenhall, her name was Ruth Eileen. And Ruth EILEEN married a Jack. Obivously, this is just pure coincidence and has no meaning whatsoever in any aspect, I just thought it was interesting! AND my 8 year old son's name is Jack...LOL



Edna died so young- only 39 years old. She was buried in the Greenville Union Cemetery in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio. 

52 Ancestors- Earl Dwight Mendenhall Biography

Earl Dwight Mendenhall- my Great-Grandfather

I have so loved this picture- it's hilarious. I can only guess that the one on the right is him.

Born: 21 Feb 1894, North Star, Darke, Ohio


Parents: Marion Richard "Mac" Mendenhall (1873-1948) & Louella Ida "Ella" Munn (1872-1958)

Siblings:

1. Treva Delight (1898-1981)
2. Rhea Marlene (1903-1987)


Earl married first to Edna Grace Niles (1894-1934) in 1915. They had 3 children:

1. Harold Earl (1916-1989) (my grandfather)
2. Robert Eugene (1919-1993)
3. Ruth Eileen (1926-2002)
       (couple of posts about Ruth- 1st, 2nd)


I have been told by family that he studied Chiropractic and that this is him:

Earl married second before 1940 to Olive Ruth Crowl (1900-1990), daughter of Edward Crowl and Pearl Edith Kaylor.



U.S. Census Records:

~1900- 23 Jun- Allen, Darke, Ohio- 6 year old Earl is living with his parents, 2 sisters, paternal grandparents and a boarder. His father works as a Hardware Manufacturer.

~1910- 16 Apr- Allen, Darke, Ohio- 16 year old Earl is living on Walnut Street with his parents and 2 sisters. Their home is owned. His father works as a silversmith.

~1920- 15 Feb- Randolph County, Indiana- 25 year old Earl is living at 502 Columbia Street with his wife, Edna and 2 sons, Harold and Robert. Their home is rented. Earl is a machinist at a garage.

~1930- 07 Apr- Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio- 36 year old Earl is living at 2260 Catalpa Drive with his wife, Edna and 3 children: Harold, Robert and Ruth. His home is rented for $45 a month. Earl is a Garage Manager.

~1940- 29 May- Harrison, Montgomery, Ohio- 46 year old Earl is living at 129 E. Orchard Springs with his second wife and his daughter Ruth. Their home is owned, valued at $4000. Earl works as a Garage Mechanic, owns his own business.


War Drafts:

Earl died on 26 Nov 1972 in Dayton, Ohio at the age of 78. I have been told by family it was because of throat cancer. He is buried in Harrison, Montgomery, Ohio at Shiloh Park Cemetery in Section 3, Lot 276.

Today in My Family History: Week 48

Week of November 23- 29

A very Happy Birthday to:

~My Aunt- A "Living Loomis"-- November 25- 64 Years old

~My Great Uncle- a "Living Jeckering"-- November 25- 76 Years Old

A Very Happy Anniversary to:

NONE

In Loving Memory of: 

~Christena M. Spielman (1835-1920)-- 84 Years Old

My 4th Great Grandmother.

She was born on November 27, 1835 & died on November 23, 1920.

~Joseph Niles (1857-1933)-- 75 Years Old

My 2nd Great Grandfather

He was born on November 24, 1857.

~Colette Mildred Brinkman (1922-2000)-- 78 Years Old

My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed

She died on November 24, 2000.

~Richard Mendenhall (1829-1856)-- 26 Years Old

My 5th Great Uncle

He was born on November 25, 1829.

~Earl Dwight Mendenhall (1894-1972)-- 78 Years Old

My Great Grandfather.

He died on November 26, 1972.

~Ellen E. Heider (1906-1999)-- 92 Years Old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.

She was born on November 26, 1906.

~John Adam Heider (1858-1911)-- 52 Years Old

My 3rd Great Uncle.

He was born on November 27, 1858.

~Stanislaw "Stanley" Ellert (1849-1930)-- 81 Years old

My 3rd Great Grandfather.

He died on November 28, 1930.

~Paul Henry Raab (1914-1916)-- 2 Years Old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed

He died on November 28, 1916.

Today in My Family History- Week 40

Week of September 28- October 4

A Very Happy Birthday to:

~My Nephew- a "Living Creegan"-- September 28-- 9 years old

A Very Happy Anniversary to: 

~David Purdy Niles & Clarinda Jane Robinson- 
My 3rd Great Grandparents- married on September 28, 1854.

In Loving Memory of: 

~Anna Isabelle Heider (1899-1996)-- 97 years old
My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.
She was Born on September 28, 1899.


~Mary Virgila "Virgie" Trick (1919-2007)--88 years old
My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed
She died on September 29, 2007.


~Gesina Jeckering (1779-1816)-- 37 years old
My 5th Great Grand Aunt
She Died on September 29, 1816.


~Gerhard Jeckering (1730-1788)-- 58 years old
My 6th Great Grandfather
He died on September 30, 1788.


~Edmund Louis Trick (1915-1962)-- 47 years old
My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed
He died on October 01, 1962.


~Celeste Elizabeth Karch (1916-1994)-- 78 years old
My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed.
She died on October 01, 1994.


~Alma L. Brinkman (1920-1970)-- 50 years old
My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed.
She died on October 02, 1970.


~Gerhard Brinkman (1898-1898)-- less than a year old
My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.
He died on October 02, 1898.


~Euphemia Jeckering (1711-1764)-- 53 years old
My 6th Great Grand Aunt
She died on October 02, 1764.


~David Mendenhall (1857-1894)-- 36 years old
My 3rd Great Grand Uncle.
He was born on October 02, 1857.


~John Wesley Henderson (1841-1911)-- 69 years old
My 3rd Great Grandfather
He was born on October 03, 1841.


~Francis Jerome Trick (1929-2005)-- 75 years old
My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed.
He was born on October 03, 1929.

Today in My Family History: Week 37 (Late)

Week of September 07-13

A Very Happy Birthday to:

~My 1st Cousin- September 11- a "Living Potchik"

-- 28 Years Old

~My Brother-in-Law- September 12- a "Living Smith"

-- 32 Years Old

A Very Happy Anniversary to:

~My 1st Cousin, 2x Removed- September 10

a "Living Jeckering" and his wife- Married 60 Years!

~My 2nd Great Grand Aunt- September 10, 1901

Rose Margaret Jeckering & Frank J. Raab married.

In Loving Memory: 

~Deidamia Mendenhall (1818-1873)-- 54 Years Old

My 4th Great Grand Aunt

She was BORN on Sep 07, 1818.

~Clarinda Jane Robinson (Niles) (1835-1909)-- 74 Years Old

My 3rd Great Grandmother

She was BORN on September 09, 1935.

~Ruth Jeckering (1931-1931)- Stillborn

My Grand Aunt

She was BORN and DIED on September 09, 1931.

~Anna Josephine Heider (1888-1981)-- 93 Years Old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed

She DIED on September 10, 1981.

~Johann Heinrich Jeckering (b. 1931)

My 3rd Great Grand Uncle

He was BORN on September 11, 1831.

~Gerhard Cletus Jeckering (1900-1967)-- 67 Years Old

My Great Grandfather

He DIED on September 12, 1967.

~Mary Alice Brinkman (1916-2010)-- 94 Years Old

My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed

She DIED on September 12, 2010.

~Mary Dorothy Rose (1901-1994)-- 93 Years Old

The Wife of my 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.

She DIED on September 12, 1994.

~Ellen E. Heider (1906-1999)-- 92 Years Old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.

She DIED on September 13, 1999.

Today in My Family History: Week 36

Monday, August 31, 2015

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Joseph Niles (1857-1933)-- 75 Years Old

My 2nd Great Grandfather

He DIED on August 31, 1933.

Tuesday, September 01, 2015

Happy Anniversary to:

~John Henry Henderson & Anna Jane Thornton

My 2nd Great Grandparents

They were married on 01 Sep 1900 in Tipton County, Indiana.

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

A Very Happy Birthday to: 

~My 1st Cousin- a "Living Robertson"-- 46 Years Old

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Colette Mildred Brinkman (1922-2000)-- 78 Years old

My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed.

She was born on 02 Sep 1922.

Thursday, September 03, 2015

NONE

Friday, September 04, 2015

Happy Anniversary to:

~Aaron Mendenhall & Christena M. Spielman 

My 4th Great Grandparents

They were married on 04 Sep 1851 in Greenville, Darke, Ohio.

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Joseph Henry Brinkman (1895-1990)-- 94 Years Old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.

He DIED on 04 Sep 1990.

~Charles Adam Heider (1902-1996)-- 94 Years Old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed.

He DIED on 04 Sep 1996.

Saturday, September 05, 2015

NONE

Sunday, September 06, 2015

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Norma M. Brinkman (1916-1984)-- 68 Years Old

My 2nd Cousin, 2x Removed.

She DIED on Sep 06, 1984.

~Adelheid Jeckering (1716-?) 

My 6th Great Grand Aunt

She was BORN on Sep 06, 1716.

Today in My Family History: Week 31

Monday, July 27, 2015

A Very Happy Birthday to: 

~My Niece- a "Living Herrin"--7 Years Old

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

NONE

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Happy Anniversary to:

~Samuel McCormack Hendricks and Elizabeth Sarles

My 3rd Great Grandparents

They were married on July 29, 1838 in Clark County, Indiana

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Edna Grace Niles (1894-1934)--40 Years Old

My Great Grandmother

She DIED on July 29, 1934.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

NONE

Friday, July 31, 2015

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Marion Richard "Mac" Mendenhall (1873-1948)-- 74 Years Old

My 2nd Great Grandfather

He was BORN on July 31, 1873. 

Saturday, August 01, 2015

NONE

Sunday, August 02, 2015

Happy Anniversary to:

~Dorothy Jean Hendricks and Paul George Jeckering

My Paternal Grandparents

They were married on Aug 02, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio.

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Dorothy Jean Hendricks (1926-2010)-- 84 Years Old

My Paternal Grandmother.

She DIED on Aug 02, 2010.

Today in My Family History- Week 29

Week 29~~

Monday, July 13, 2015

A Very Happy Birthday to: 

~My 1st Cousin, 1x Removed- a "Living Rhoads"-- 8 years old

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Frances Gertrude Heider (1901-1993)--92 years old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed

She was BORN on July 14, 1901. 

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Anna Jane Thornton (1875-1954)--79 years old

My 2nd Great Grandmother.

She DIED on July 15, 1954.

~Gerhard Cletus Jeckering (1900-1967)--67 years old

My Great Grandfather.

He was BORN on July 15, 1900.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

A Very Happy Birthday to: 

~My 2nd Cousin-- a "Living Wood"--33 years old

~My Husband's 1st Cousin, 1x Removed- a "Living Farr"--22 years old

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Wilhelmina Heine Heider (1895-1896)-- 2 months old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed

She was BORN on July 16, 1895.

~Victoria Elizabeth Heider (1897-1992)--94 years old

My 1st Cousin, 3x Removed

She was BORN on July 16, 1897.

Friday, July 17, 2015

NONE

Saturday, July 18, 2015

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Mary Ann Mendenhall (1854-1929)-- 75 years old

My 3rd Great Grand Aunt

She DIED on July 18, 1929.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

A Very Happy Birthday to: 

~My Husband's 1st Cousin, 1x Removed- a "Living Snyder"-- 10 years old

Happy Anniversary to:

~Joseph Niles & Anna E Shomber

My 2nd Great Grandparents

Married July 19, 1884.

In Loving Memory- May they Rest in Peace:

~Anna E Shomber (1868-1947)

My 2nd Great Grandmother

She DIED July 19, 1947