Person Page - 1470

     She was born on 5 February 1912.⁶ Alternatively, she may have been born on 6 February 1912 at Indiana, USA.^2,7,8,4 Lola married (?) Clark circa 1927.³ Lola married Harry Clarence Weber.^7,9,5
     Lola Sykes died on 18 March 1974 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 62.^6,2,7
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Lola Sykes was buried near Sunman at Saint Pauls United Methodist Cemetery, Ripley County, Indiana, USA.²
     Lola appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes.⁴
     Lola appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cleves, Miami Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes.³
     Lola Sykes was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mary Hazel Sykes, who died 24 September 1938.¹⁰
     Harry and Lola Weber appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 22 April 1940, described as a truck driver with his own business. Their son, Clarence, was listed as living with them.⁵ Lola Weber, of Sunman, Indiana, was the informant on the death registration of her daughter, Bertha Sykes, who died on 5 July 1966.¹¹
     In the obituary of Bertha Sykes who died 5 July 1966, her daughter, Lola Weber, of Sunman, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Post published in Cincinnati, Ohio, 22 August 1968.¹
     In the obituary of Clarence Edward Weber who died 21 July 2010, his parents, Harry Weber and Lola Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.¹³

     He was born on 25 February 1892 at Cleves, Miami Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^3,1,2,4 Harry married Lola Sykes.^5,1,4
     Harry Clarence Weber died on 25 February 1962 at age 70.^1,3
     Harry Clarence Weber was buried at Saint Pauls United Methodist Cemetery, Sunman, Ripley County, Indiana, USA.¹
     

Military Service

     Pvt. Harry C Weber began military service on 3 October 1917 at the age of 25 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.⁶ Cpl. Harry C Weber ended his military service on 21 March 1919 honorable discharge. Promoted to Corporal on 7 Sep 1918.

End of Military Service section.^6,7

     Harry Clarence Weber registered for the draft on 8 June 1917 at Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at the age of 25. He gave his occupation as farmer and named Michael Weber as his next-of-kin..²
     Harry and Lola Weber appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 22 April 1940, described as a truck driver with his own business. Their son, Clarence, was listed as living with them.⁴
     In the obituary of Clarence Edward Weber who died 21 July 2010, his parents, Harry Weber and Lola Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.⁸

     He was born on 19 June 1938 at Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^1,3,4
     Clarence Edward Weber died on 21 July 2010 at St. Andrews Health Campus, Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, USA, at age 72.^1,3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Clarence Edward Weber.
     Clarence Edward Weber was buried on 26 July 2010 at Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Ripley County, Indiana, USA.^1,3
     Clarence appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, Harry and Lola Weber.⁴
     In the obituary of Lola Sykes who died 18 March 1974, her son, Clarence Weber, of Sunman, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Herald-Tribune published in Batesville, Indiana, 23 July 2010.³

     She was born on 7 June 1896 at Elizabethtown, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^7,4,8,6,1,9
     Edna Gertrude Sykes died on 24 August 1982 at Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 86.^7,9,2
     Edna Gertrude Sykes was buried at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^7,10
     She was commonly known as Gertrude.^3,7,4,5,9,10
     Gertrude E. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Maud(e) Sykes.⁶
     Gertrude appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes.⁵
     Gertrude appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes, listed as a stenographer in a drill factory.⁴
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, her daughter, Gertrude Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     Edna Gertrude Sykes was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mary Hazel Sykes, who died 24 September 1938.¹²
     Gertrude Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 28 May 1940, described as a boarder in the Edward Jaisle household, where she had also been living in 1935. She was listed as a bookkeeper in a foundry.⁸
     In the obituary of Bertha Sykes who died 5 July 1966, her step-daughter, Gertrude Sykes, of Harrison, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Lola Sykes who died 18 March 1974, her sister, Gertrude Sykes, of Harrison, Ohio, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Lillian Simms who died 14 November 1981, her sister, Gertrude Sykes, of Harrison, Ohio, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵

     He was born on 1 July 1916 at Bright, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^{1,2,4,9,7,5,6,10} Clair married Doris Eileen Southard, at her home, on 22 April 1938 at Logan, Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^4,9,8,11,10
     Clair Thomas Sykes died on 6 December 1993, at his home, at Logan, Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 77 according to his obituary.^12,13 Alternatively, he died on 6 December 1993 at Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 77. He was a construction carpenter.^1,12,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Clair Thomas Sykes.
     Clair Thomas Sykes was buried on 9 December 1993 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^4,8,14
     Clair appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, George and Bertha Sykes.⁵
     Clair appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cleves, Miami Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, George and Bertha Sykes.⁷
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, his son, Clair Sykes was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     Clair Thomas Sykes was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mary Hazel Sykes, who died 24 September 1938.¹⁶
     The following article appeared in the Logan, Indiana The Dearborn County Register, 21 April 1939 :

     Clair and Doris Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 3 May 1940, described as a painter, and she was a sticher in a shoe factory.⁹
     Clair Thomas Sykes, of of Harrison, O. R#3, Dearborn, Indiana, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 24. He worked for Carl Sykes of Cincinatti. Presumable this is his cousin, Carl. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Doris Eileen Sykes. He was described as 6' 1" and 160 lbs, with hazel eyes, brown hair and a light compexion.¹⁷
     Clair and Doris Sykes appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1950, described as a carpenter in the contractor industry.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Bertha Sykes who died 5 July 1966, her son, Clair Sykes, of Logan, was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Lola Sykes who died 18 March 1974, her brother, Clair Sykes, of Harrison, Ohio, was listed as a survivor.¹⁹
     In the obituary of Lillian Simms who died 14 November 1981, her brother, Clair Sykes, of Harrison, was listed as a survivor.²⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the weekly newspaper The Dearborn County Register published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 30 December 1993.²¹
     In the obituary of Danny Thomas Sykes who died 11 January 2000, his father, Clair T. Sykes, was listed as predeceased.^22,23
     In the obituary of Doris E. Sykes, who died 22 February 2016, her husband, Clair Thomas Sykes, was listed as predeceased.²⁴

     She was born circa 1911 at Indiana, USA.³ Cleo married Edwin Tisdale.^1,4
     Cleo appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes.³
     Cleo appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cleves, Miami Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes.²
     Cleo Sykes was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mary Hazel Sykes, who died 24 September 1938.⁵
     Edmund and Cleo Tisdale appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Hooven, Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as an operator in a refinery.⁴
     In the obituary of Bertha Sykes who died 5 July 1966, her daughter, Cleo Tisdale, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Lola Sykes who died 18 March 1974, her sister, Cleo Tisdale, of Traveres, Florida, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Clair Thomas Sykes who died 6 December 1993, his sister, Cleo Tisdale, Taveres, Florida, was listed as a survivor.⁸

     He was born circa 1907 at Oklahoma, USA.³ Edwin married Cleo Sykes.^1,3
     His name was also recorded as Edmund Tisdale in the 1940 census.³
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, his son-in-law, Edwin Tisdale was listed as a survivor.²
     Edmund and Cleo Tisdale appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Hooven, Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as an operator in a refinery.³

     She was born on 29 September 1899 at Vermillion County, Indiana, USA. However, her obituary gave Bright, Indiana as her birthplace; and, the birth registration for her daughter Donnebele also gives Dearborn County as her birthplace.^{10,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,8,11} Lillian married Joseph Ward Simms on 5 July 1921 at Vermillion County, Indiana, USA.^{1,2,6,7,9,12,8,11}
     Lillian Sykes died on 14 November 1981 at Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA, at age 82.^10,2,13
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary. The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Mabel Morgan, of Mishawaka.¹³
     Lillian Sykes was buried on 17 November 1981 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA.^2,13
     Lillian appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Maud(e) Sykes.⁵
     Lillian appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes.⁴
     Lillian appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, George and Bertha Sykes, listed as "working out" doing housework.³
     Joseph W. and Lillian Simms appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as a laborer in an auto factory. Their children: Elizabeth M., Mabel N. and Joseph W., were listed as living with them.⁶
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, her daughter, Mrs. Ward Simms was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     Lillian Sykes was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mary Hazel Sykes, who died 24 September 1938.¹⁵
     Joseph W. and Lillian Simms appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Clay Twp., St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerated 23 April 1940, described as an assistant foreman on a street project. Their children: Mabel M., Joseph W. and Violet G., were listed as living with them.⁷
     Lillian Simms was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Joseph Ward Simms.¹⁶
     Joseph W. and Lillian Simms appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Clay Twp., St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerated 29 April 1950, described as a trucker for his own business, and she was a cook for a restauant.⁸
     In the obituary of Joseph W. Simms who died 18 August 1961, hiswife, the former Lillian Sykes, of Osceola, was listed as a survivor.¹² She was the informant on the death registration of her husband, Joseph Ward Simms, who died on 18 August 1961.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Bertha Sykes who died 5 July 1966, her step-daughter, Lillian Simms, of Lewis, Indiana, was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Lola Sykes who died 18 March 1974, her sister, Lillian Simms, of Mishawaka, was listed as a survivor.¹⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The South Bend Tribune published in South Bend, Indiana, 15 November 1981.¹¹
     In the obituary of Viola Gertrude Sims who died 23 June 2006, her parents, Joseph Ward Simms and Lillian Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁰ In the death registration of Joseph Ward Simms Jr., who died on 20 August 2009, Lillian Sykes was identified as his mother.²¹
     In the obituary of Joseph Ward Simms Jr. who died 20 August 2009, his parents, Joseph Ward Simms and Lillian Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.²²

     He was born on 15 September 1897 at Vermillion County, Indiana, USA.^5,4,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 15 September 1898 at Vermillion County, Indiana, USA, according to his WWII draft registration and his certificate of death.^7,8,9,1,2,10 Joseph married Lillian Sykes on 5 July 1921 at Vermillion County, Indiana, USA.^{11,12,8,9,4,6,10,13}
     Joseph Ward Simms died on 18 August 1961 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana, USA, at age 63.^7,1,6 The informant on his death registration was his wife, Mrs. J. W. Simms. He was a restaruant cook.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Joseph W. Simms.
     Joseph Ward Simms was buried on 21 August 1961 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA.^7,1,6
     He was also known as Joseph Ward Sims on his daughter Viola's birth registratin.¹⁴
     He was commonly known as Ward Simms.¹⁵
     Joseph Ward Simms, of R.R. 1, Clinton, registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 20. He was a laborer for David T? Davies of R.R.1, Clinton. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his father, Joseph V. Simms. He was described as medium hieght and medium build with blue eyes and light hair.⁵
     Joseph W. and Lillian Simms appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as a laborer in an auto factory. Their children: Elizabeth M., Mabel N. and Joseph W., were listed as living with them.⁸
     Joseph Ward Simms was described as working for the W.P.A. at the time of his daughter Mary Jo's birth in March 1939.¹⁶
     Joseph W. and Lillian Simms appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Clay Twp., St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerated 23 April 1940, described as an assistant foreman on a street project. Their children: Mabel M., Joseph W. and Violet G., were listed as living with them.⁹
     Joseph Ward Simms, of R.R. 4, South Bend, registered for the draft on 16 February 1942 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 44. He was "unemplyed temporarily". He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Lillian Simms. He was described as having blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.²
     Joseph W. and Lillian Simms appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Clay Twp., St. Joseph County, Indiana, enumerated 29 April 1950, described as a trucker for his own business, and she was a cook for a restauant.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The South Bend Tribune published in South Bend, Indiana, 19 August 1961.⁶
     In the obituary of Lillian Simms, who died 14 November 1981, her husband, Joseph W. Simms, was listed as predeceased.¹³
     In the obituary of Viola Gertrude Sims who died 23 June 2006, her parents, Joseph Ward Simms and Lillian Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Joseph Ward Simms Jr. who died 20 August 2009, his parents, Joseph Ward Simms and Lillian Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.³ In the death registration of Joseph Ward Simms Jr., who died on 20 August 2009, Joseph W. Simms Sr. was identified as his father.¹⁸

     She was born on 10 April 1866 at Indiana, USA.^1,2,3,6 Maud(e) married George Henry Sykes on 22 April 1896.^1,3,6
     Maud(e) Davis died on 20 January 1905 at age 38.^1,6
     Maud(e) Davis was buried on 23 January 1905 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,6,7
     George and Maud(e) Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 16 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Gertrude E. and Lillian, were listed as living with them.³
     In the obituary of George Henry Sykes who died 28 September 1934, her first wife, Maud(e) Davis was listed as predeceased.⁸

     She was born on 29 May 1918 at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, according to Indiana Birth Registration 23532.^4,5,2,3,6,7 Doris married Clair Thomas Sykes, at her home, on 22 April 1938 at Logan, Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^4,5,8,1,6
     Doris Eileen Southard died on 22 February 2016 at West Harrison, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 97.^9,3,10
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Doris Eileen Southard was buried on 27 February 2016 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^9,7
     Her name was recorded as Doris Eileene Southland on her birth registration.²
     The following article appeared in the Logan, Indiana The Dearborn County Register, 21 April 1939 :

     Clair and Doris Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 3 May 1940, described as a painter, and she was a sticher in a shoe factory.⁵
     Doris Eileen Sykes was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Clair Thomas Sykes.¹¹
     Clair and Doris Sykes appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1950, described as a carpenter in the contractor industry.⁶
     In the obituary of Clair Thomas Sykes who died 6 December 1993, her wife, Doris Sykes, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Danny Thomas Sykes who died 11 January 2000, his mother, Doris Sykes, was listed as a survivor.^13,14
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in her memorial page on the web site of Jackman-Kercheval-Meyers Funeral Home published in Harrison, Ohio, circa 23 February 2016.⁷
     Research notes (June 2023):

     She was born on 2 May 1897 at Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA. Note that on her marriage registration she gave her birth place as Harrison Twp.^7,4,8,1,5,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in April 1897 at Indiana, USA, in the 1900 census.^3,8 Myrtle married Charles Allen Beck on 31 July 1918.^9,5,6
     Myrtle Ivy Sykes died on 20 November 1930, near Logan, at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 33.^7,8,6
     
     Myrtle Ivy Sykes was buried on 23 November 1930 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^7,8,1,6
     Myrtle Ivy Sykes, her daughter, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mabel Areta Blasdel, who died 7 December 1899.¹⁰
     Myrtle Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Julia Ann Sykes.³
     Myrtle appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Harrison Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, James and Flora Sykes.⁴
     Charles and Myrtle Beck appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 16 January 1920, described as a farm laborer.⁹
     Charles A. and Myrtle I Beck appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their children: Clyde J., Ella J and Donald C, were listed as living with them. As was his father, John Beck who was a farm helper.¹¹
     The following obituary appeared in the weekly newspaper The Dearborn County Register published in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 27 November 1930:


     Myrtle Ivy Sykes, her sister, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Bonnie Jeanette Sykes, who died 1 May 1942.¹²
     In the obituary of Robert Elvin Sykes who died 7 June 1950, her sister, Myrtle Beck, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Earl Blasdel Sykes who died 3 December 1986, his sister, Myrtle Beck, was listed as predeceased.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his parents, Charles Beck, Agnes Beck and Myrtle Beck were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁵

     He was born on 5 November 1894 at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^{9,1,10,2,3,11,12} Alternatively, he may have been born on 5 November 1893 at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.¹³ Charles married Myrtle Ivy Sykes on 31 July 1918.^4,12,14 Charles married Agnes Marie Risse on 1 June 1935.^13,1,7,15
     Charles Allen Beck died on 6 June 1976 at Gaynor Road, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 81.^9,1,10,5,11
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Charles Allen Beck.
     Charles Allen Beck was buried on 10 June 1976 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,5,11
     

Military Service

     Charles Allen Beck began military service on 29 August 1918 at the age of 23 US Army.¹⁰ Charles Allen Beck ended his military service on 1 December 1918

End of Military Service section.¹⁰

     Charles appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, John and Ina Beck.²
     Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, John and Ina Beck.³
     Charles and Myrtle Beck appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 16 January 1920, described as a farm laborer.⁴
     In the obituary of Ina Beck who died 6 September 1926, his son, Charles Beck was listed as a survivor.⁸
     Charles A. and Myrtle I Beck appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their children: Clyde J., Ella J and Donald C, were listed as living with them. As was his father, John Beck who was a farm helper.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, his husband, Charles Beck, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     Charles and Agnes Beck appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1940, described as farming. Their children: Clyde, Ella Jean and Donald, were listed as living with them. As was his father, John Beck.⁷ Charles Allen Beck registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942 at Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . He listed himself as a farmer. He was described as 5' 11 1/2", 160 lbs. with blue eyes and brown hair and a light complexion.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Agnes Beck.¹³
     In the obituary of Mabel Sayre-Huddleston who died 7 November 1971, her brother, Charles Beck, of Logan, IN, was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     In the obituary of David Lynn Beck who died 9 June 1985, his grandfather, Charles Beck was listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his parents, Charles Beck, Agnes Beck and Myrtle Beck were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁹

     He was born on 3 May 1921 at Indiana, USA.^5,4,1,7
     Clyde James Beck died on 20 May 2008 at Logan, Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 87.^1,8,7,9,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Clyde J. Beck.
     Clyde James Beck was buried on 24 May 2008 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^10,6
     

Military Service

     Pvt. Clyde J. Beck began military service on 10 September 1942 at the age of 21 at Fort Thomas Newport, Kentucky, USA, with his enlistment in the Army.¹¹ Pvt. Clyde J. Beck ended his military service on 21 October 1943

End of Military Service section.¹²

     Clyde J. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Charles and Myrtle I Beck.⁵
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her son, Clyde James Beck was listed as a survivor.¹³
     Clyde appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Charles and Agnes Beck, listed as farming.⁴
     In the obituary of Charles Allen Beck who died 6 June 1976, his son, Clyde Beck, was listed as a survivor.²
     In the obituary of Frances L. Eifert who died 1 August 1995, her cousin, Clyde Beck, of Logan, IN, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Ella Jean Benjamin who died 30 May 2004, her brother, Clyde Beck, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio, 22 May 2008.⁹
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his brother, Clyde Beck, was listed as predeceased.¹⁶

     He was born on 21 April 1927 at Indiana, USA.^1,2,10,9,3,5 Donald married Audrey Fay Callaway on 15 September 1945.^11,4,5
     Donald Charles Beck died on 10 May 2009, at home, at Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 82.^1,2,10,5,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Donald Charles Beck.
     Donald Charles Beck was buried on 15 May 2009 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,5,6
     

Military Service

     Donald Charles Beck began military service on 6 March 1946 at the age of 18.¹⁰ Donald Charles Beck ended his military service on 7 September 1947

End of Military Service section.¹⁰

     Donald C appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Charles and Myrtle I Beck.⁹
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her son, Donald Charles Beck was listed as a survivor.¹²
     Donald appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Charles and Agnes Beck.³
     In the obituary of Charles Allen Beck who died 6 June 1976, his son, Donald Beck, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of David L. Beck who died 9 June 1985, his parents, Donald Beck and Audrey Beck, of Logan, were listed as surviving him.¹³
     In the obituary of Frances L. Eifert who died 1 August 1995, her cousin, Donald Beck, of Bright, IN, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Ella Jean Benjamin who died 30 May 2004, her brother, Donald Beck, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Clyde J. Beck who died 20 May 2008, his brother, Donald Beck, was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio, 12 May 2009.⁶
     In the obituary of Ronald Lee Buck Sr. who died 17 November 2014, his father, Donald Beck, was listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁷
     Research notes:

     In the obituary of Audrey Callaway Beck, who died 6 September 2016, her husband, Donald Charles Beck, was listed as predeceased.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Thelma Faye Rupp who died 14 January 2017, her father, Donald Beck, was listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁹

     She was born on 5 May 1925 at Indiana, USA.^1,7,2 Ella married James Fred Benjamin.^8,1,3
     Ella Jean Benjamin died on 30 May 2004 at Friendship, Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, USA, at age 79.^1,3,4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Ella Jean Benjamin was buried on 3 June 2004 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,3,4
     Ella J appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Charles and Myrtle I Beck.⁷
     In the obituary of Myrtle Beck who died 20 November 1930, her daughter, Ella Jean Beck was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     Ella Jean appeared on the 1940 Federal Census Logan Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Charles and Agnes Beck.²
     In the obituary of Charles Allen Beck who died 6 June 1976, her daughter, Ella Jean Benjamin, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Versailles Republican published in Versailles, Indiana, circa 31 May 2004.³
     In the obituary of Clyde J. Beck who died 20 May 2008, his sister, Ella Jean Benjamin, was listed as predeceased.¹¹
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his sister, Ella Jean Benjamin, was listed as a survivor.¹²

     He was born on 7 April 1921.^2,4 James married Ella Jean Beck.^2,5,3
     James Fred Benjamin died on 16 April 1993 at Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, USA, at age 72.²
     James Fred Benjamin was buried on 19 April 1993 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,4
     He was commonly known as Fred.⁶
     In the obituary of Ella Jean Benjamin who died 30 May 2004, her husband, James Fred Benjamin, was listed as predeceased.⁷
     In the obituary of Donald Charles Beck who died 10 May 2009, his brother-in-law, Fred Benjamin, was listed as predeceased.⁸