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Paul Sherman Lorenz

Paul Sherman Lorenz

Male 1916 - 2015  (98 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Paul Sherman LorenzPaul Sherman Lorenz was born on 26 Nov 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA (son of Frederick Graham Lorenz and Bessie Lucille Sherman); died on 16 Oct 2015 in Nashville, Brown, Indiana, USA; was buried on 24 Oct 2015 in Washington Park North Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Pet: Paul owned numerous pets over his life. He had a dog named Tag, possibly a Schnauzer mix. He raised two baby raccoons. When he was married he had a black lab named Nicky. That is the dog I remember. They later owned a small, black curly haired mutt named Bitty. Grandma named him after the Kibbles and Bits dog food. They adopted a raccoon named Mobley who first lived at Gnaw Bone Camp. He lived outside in a hollowed out log stuck in the fork of a tree right outside the porch. Mobley eventually disappeared, hopefully returning wild. And last but not least, all the birds and squirrels in the woods were his pets. Paul always made sure the wild animals had food.
    • Residence: 1920, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 3423 Salem St.
    • Boy Scout Recruit: 2 Jun 1929, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1935, Martinsdale, Meagher, Montana, USA
    • Pet: 23 Jun 1935, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1937, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Cable splicer at Indiana Bell telephone company
    • Boy Scout Troop 83: 13 Mar 1938, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 2443 N. Pennsylvania St.
    • Scoutmaster Key: 6 May 1940, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1942, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 619 Wallace
    • Eagle Scout Reunion: 11 Jan 1942, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1945, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 6706 Keystone Ave
    • Boy Scouts: 1953, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Eagle Scout with bronze palm
    • Scout Award: 11 Jan 1961, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: Abt 1975, Nashville, Brown, Indiana, USA
    • Obituary: 21 Oct 2015, Nashville, Brown, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153948153/paul-sherman-lorenz

    Paul married Marjorie Ann McCown on 24 Jun 1939 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. Marjorie (daughter of William Henry McCown and Estelle May Bartlett) was born on 3 Jun 1920 in Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA; died on 23 Oct 1985 in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA; was buried on 26 Oct 1985 in Washington Park North Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frederick Graham LorenzFrederick Graham Lorenz was born on 21 Oct 1880 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA (son of Fredrick Adolph Lorenz and Anna Wagner); died on 24 Feb 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1951 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 814 S. Noble St.
    • Residence: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1515 Prospect St.
    • Letter: 23 Mar 1913, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1918, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 3423 Salem St. Occupation: Traveling paper box salesman for Dayton Paper Novelty Company
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; WWI Draft registration
    • Residence: 1920, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Borders, Daisy Vanscoyoc (age 23) and Louis Cavanaugh (age 24), reside at the same address
    • Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Age: 59; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1942, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 3423 Salem St.
    • Military: 27 Apr 1942, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; WWII Draft registration
    • Obituary: 25 Feb 1951, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Address: 3423 Salem St. His wife's niece, Emily Shugart and her husband, are living with Bessie and Fred.

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38670282/frederick-graham-lorenz

    Frederick married Bessie Lucille Sherman on 7 Jun 1913 in Franklin, Marion, Indiana, USA. Bessie (daughter of Sylvester Adams Sherman and Emily Alice McMahan) was born on 30 Dec 1882 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Dec 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 27 Dec 1963 in Crown Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Bessie Lucille ShermanBessie Lucille Sherman was born on 30 Dec 1882 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Sylvester Adams Sherman and Emily Alice McMahan); died on 24 Dec 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 27 Dec 1963 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1823 Commerce Ave.
    • Residence: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Living with her parents. Occupation: Stenographer
    • Letter: 23 Mar 1913, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Exchange Student: Abt 1923, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Exchange student from Sweden, Bengt Halbertson, is part of household
    • Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Borders, Daisy Vanscoyoc (age 23) and Louis Cavanaugh (age 24), reside at the same address
    • Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Age: 56; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1954, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Obituary: 25 Dec 1963, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Bessie is a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims: John Alden, Edward Doty, Priscilla Mullins (and her father William), and George Soule. Certified by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) on 12/20/2019 and 8/28/2020.

    Residence:
    Address: 3423 Salem St. Other household members: Emily Shugart and her husband. Bessie and Fred remain at this address until his death.

    Residence:
    Bessie sold the house on Salem St. shortly after her husband died. She moved to 713 E. 63rd Pl., apt. 12 where she provided nursing care to the couple there.

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38670373/bessie-lucile-lorenz

    Children:
    1. Frederick Graham Lorenz, Jr. was born on 18 Apr 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 9 Dec 2000 in Nashville, Brown, Indiana, USA; was buried on 11 Dec 2000 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    2. 1. Paul Sherman Lorenz was born on 26 Nov 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 16 Oct 2015 in Nashville, Brown, Indiana, USA; was buried on 24 Oct 2015 in Washington Park North Cemetery.
    3. Virginia Ann "Ginny" Lorenz was born on 31 Oct 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 17 Oct 2018 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    4. Marjorie Edythe "Marny" Lorenz was born on 3 Oct 1924 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 18 Feb 2021 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, USA; was buried in Chapel Hill Gardens West.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Fredrick Adolph LorenzFredrick Adolph Lorenz was born on 12 Dec 1855 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA (son of J. Adolph Henry Lorenz and Augusta Reinhard); died on 23 May 1941 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 28 May 1941 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Affiliation: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    • Guardianship: 13 Jun 1870, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; His mother died when he was just 13. His father died two years later. Guardian: Henry Nicholson
    • Affiliation: 1880, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 285 N. Liberty. Occupation: Pressman
    • Residence: 1889, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; 46 Beaty St. Other occupants: brother, George W. and sister, Caroline (listed as Carrie).
    • Residence: 1890, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; 46 Beaty St. Other occupant: sister, Caroline (listed as Carrie F.)
    • Residence: 4 Jun 1900, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; 814 S. Noble St.
    • Occupation: 27 Dec 1908, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Mailman (aka letter carrier)
    • Residence: 19 Apr 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1515 Prospect St. Occupation: Mail Carrier. Boarder, William Meyer (age 19)
    • Occupation: Between 1918 and 1930, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Post Office Clerk
    • Occupation - PO Board of Examiners: 8 Mar 1918, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 5 Jan 1920, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1922, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1450 Pleasant St. Occupation: Doorkeeper at Masonic Lodge
    • Association - Mason: 29 Nov 1926, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Awarded first veil - Keystone Chapter #6, Royal Arch Masons
    • Residence: 9 Apr 1930, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; 1450 Pleasant St. Border, Dorothy L. Clapp (age 21), resides at same address
    • Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 3423 Salem St. Living with his son, Fred G. and his wife, Bessie
    • Accident - Frederick Adolph Lorenz: 12 May 1937, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 3423 Salem St. Living with his son, Fred G. and his wife, Bessie
    • Masons of Ancient Landmarks Lodge: 15 Sep 1940, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Article includes photo of Frederick A. Lorenz
    • Obituary: 24 May 1941, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Anna Hale may have adopted Fred's children....The 1900 US Census show s none of the children are hers (and children give mother's birth plac e as Ohio). The 1910 US Census then shows all four children are hers ( and mother's birth place as Kentucky)

    Birth:
    Middle name per son Frederick's death certificate. Place of birth and father's name per this Fred's death certificate

    Affiliation:
    Member of Ancient Landmarks Masonic Lodge, Raper Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, Hercules Council of Royal League, Indianapolis Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters, and Keystone Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons.

    Residence:
    Household: Henry Lorenz 33 (Brewer), Augusta Lorenz 23, Adolph Lorenz 4, Mary Lorenz 3, Caroline Lorenz 1, Chris Schuerer - brewer, age 23 from Nuremberg Germany; Morton Haduser - bartender, age 20 from Baden Germany; and Vanburen Campbell - laborer, age 2

    Affiliation:
    Secretary of St. Paul’s Cathedral Workingmen’s Club, which met “every Wednesday evening on the corner of New York and Illinois”.

    Residence:
    Address: 1450 Pleasant St. daughter, Clara (age 34), resides at same address. Border also resides (Jessie Hartman, age 47)

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38668688/frederick-adolph-lorenz

    Fredrick married Anna Wagner on 16 Apr 1879 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. Anna (daughter of Jacob Wagner and Mary Ann Strub) was born about 1860 in Missouri, USA; died on 7 Sep 1886 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1886 in Crown Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Anna WagnerAnna Wagner was born about 1860 in Missouri, USA (daughter of Jacob Wagner and Mary Ann Strub); died on 7 Sep 1886 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1886 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Annie's parents were confirmed by her sister Emma's obituary. See also her mother's will where she names her grandchildren (children of Anna).

    Birth:
    Son, Harry's death certificate gives mother's place of birth as Kentucky but that is his stepmother's. Anna's parents names are correct as they are buried in the same section/plot as Anna and husband Fred.

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38668835/annie-h-lorenz

    Sec 31, Lot 309. Anna is buried in the same section/lot with her husband, her parents, and her half-sister Mary's husband's parents

    Children:
    1. 2. Frederick Graham Lorenz was born on 21 Oct 1880 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 24 Feb 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1951 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    2. Harry Adolph Lorenz was born on 13 Feb 1882 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 19 May 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 21 May 1923 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    3. Walter William Lorenz was born on 27 May 1884 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 14 Nov 1955 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 17 Nov 1955 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    4. Clara M Lorenz was born in 1885 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died on 6 Jan 1939 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.

  3. 6.  Sylvester Adams ShermanSylvester Adams Sherman was born on 6 May 1852 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Nathan Tilchner Sherman and Lucy G. Leonard); died on 1 Jun 1938 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 4 Jun 1938 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Occupation: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Works in Tannery
    • Residence: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1893, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1894, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Machine Hand
    • Residence: 1894, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1896, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Watchman for a clothing store
    • Residence: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Others in household: May Roher (boarder, age 30) and Bessie Sims (boarder, age 27)
    • Residence: 1920, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1234 Sterling St.
    • Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1234 Sterling St. Borders in Household: John McCoy (age 38), and Anna B Corzine (age 50)
    • Obituary: 3 Jun 1938, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Address: 1823 Commerce Ave. Others in Household: Ada Shugart (daughter, age 23), Elgar K Shugart (son-in-law, age 28), Emily L Shugart (granddaughter, age 1)-----Occupation: Machine Hand

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46018936/sylvester-adams-sherman

    Sylvester married Emily Alice McMahan in 1875 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA. Emily (daughter of William Reed McMahan and Sarah Clark) was born on 29 Feb 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Apr 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1936 in Crown Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Emily Alice McMahanEmily Alice McMahan was born on 29 Feb 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of William Reed McMahan and Sarah Clark); died on 12 Apr 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1936 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Clayton, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Article - 80th Birthday: 29 Feb 1932, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    The article on her 80th birthday celebrations says she was a leap year baby, born on Feb. 29th but her death certificate says Feb. 9th. Maybe she celebrated her birthday on Feb. 9th.

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46018841/emily-alice-sherman

    Notes:

    Married:
    No marriage license as PA did not record vitals until 1906. Source is daughter Bessie's marriage license, which shows Sylvester and Emily as her parents. 1900 US Census gives years married as 25, thus the year married.

    Children:
    1. Ada Belle Sherman was born on 21 Aug 1876 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Sep 1956 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    2. Fred Leonard Sherman was born on 29 Dec 1878 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Nov 1885 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    3. 3. Bessie Lucille Sherman was born on 30 Dec 1882 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Dec 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 27 Dec 1963 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    4. Emily Louisa Sherman was born on 22 Nov 1886 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Nov 1965 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    5. Walter Reed Sherman was born on 4 May 1893 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 May 1894 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  J. Adolph Henry LorenzJ. Adolph Henry Lorenz was born on 9 Jun 1827 in Sachsen, Germany; died on 20 Apr 1870 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; was buried on 22 Apr 1870 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Indiana).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Naturalization: 1850, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    • Immigration: 30 Jun 1850, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Age: 23. Occupation: Farmer.
    • Residence: 18 Oct 1850
    • Occupation: 1853, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1859, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; Occupation: Brewer
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1860, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: May 1867, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; Elected City Councilman for Ward 1
    • Obituary: 23 Apr 1870, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    It has been the belief of many that the father of J.A. Henry Lorenz was Siebert H. Lorenz. However, I believe this to be incorrect. The falsely attributed father of Henry Lorenz probably originated from an erroneously written name in a Baltimore immigration passenger list that shows (as written) Siebert H. Lorenz, his wife S. K. Lorenz and their children: Sophia, William, Christian, Henry, Lewis and Charles. And so naturally to me, and everyone else, Lorenz is the surname. However, based on various source documents, which I list below, I believe the surname is actually Siebert and therefore are not the parents/siblings of Henry Lorenz of Crawfordsville, Indiana who died there in 1870.

    Supporting documents below for Henry Lorenz Siebert:

    1. "A Centennial Biographical History of the City of Columbus and Franklin County Ohio". Chicago: The Lewis Publishering Company, 1901. pp 164-168.

    This section of the book details the life of Henry Lorenz Siebert, Sr. born in Germany and married to Susan Dollinger. Their children, born in Germany, are listed as William 9(b.1821), Christian (b.1822), Sophia (b.1825), Henry (b. 17 Jul 1827), Louis (b.1830) and Carl (b. and d.1832). The family immigrated to the United States October 1832. The remaining text in the book documents their subsequent arrival in Ohio and the lives of Henry Senior's children, including his son Henry Lorenz Siebert, Jr.

    2. US Census records from 1850 through 1920.

    These census records corroborate what was written in the book above about the Siebert family. All the census records are in Columbus, Ohio.

    3. Will of Henry Siebert, Sr.

    The will names his wife and children, giving additional confirmation of his family.

    4. Green Lawn Cemetery Records (Columbus, Ohio)

    Henry Lorenz Siebert, Jr. died 05 Jan 1923 and is buried at Green Lawn, as are many of his siblings.

    5. Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1964 (the erroneous passenger list)

    Images at Ancestry.com:
    Wife and daughter of Henry Siebert, Sr.:
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8679/images/33128_b068191-00252?pId=1667335%2F

    Next page showing Henry and their other children:
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8679/images/33128_b068191-00253?pId=1667335/


    Birth:
    Even though most (if not all) of the family trees here list Henry's parents as Siebert and Sophia Lorenz, the attached source document appears to prove that the family tie is incorrect.

    Residence:
    On his way to Indiana? Living/working with a German family, two of which are brewers. The next two addresses are taverns with German brewers and bar keeps. NOTE: In 1861 Wheeling became part of West Virginia./Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia

    Occupation:
    Brewery Owner - Henry purchased the brewery in 1853; located on a triangular shaped proprietary bordered by Lafayette Ave. at Market St. and Grant Ave. (northeast corner). The building was razed in 1924

    Residence:
    Other members of the household: Chris Schuerer - brewer, age 23 from Numenburgh Germany; Morton Haduser - bartender, age 20 from Baden Germany; and Vanburen Campbell - laborer, age 22

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35708308/j_a-henry-lorenz

    Henry, Augusta (his wife), Friedrich (her father) and Caroline (her sister) are all buried together in the Mayer Plot.

    J. married Augusta Reinhard on 2 Jan 1855 in Marshall, Clark, Illinois, USA. Augusta (daughter of Friedrich Traugott Reinhard and Charlotta Ditthard) was born on 17 Dec 1835 in Hessen, Germany; died on 27 Jul 1868 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Indiana). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Augusta ReinhardAugusta Reinhard was born on 17 Dec 1835 in Hessen, Germany (daughter of Friedrich Traugott Reinhard and Charlotta Ditthard); died on 27 Jul 1868 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Indiana).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Abt 1847, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1860, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    More specifically, she was probably born in the Dutchy of Nassau, which merged with other provinces in 1868 to create the present day state of Hesse.

    Immigration:
    Date is from her father's obituary and census records. After the family arrived they traveled to Indianapolis where her father worked on the construction of the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad (1836-1847).

    Residence:
    Other members of the household: Chris Schuerer - brewer, age 23 from Numenburgh Germany; Morton Haduser - bartender, age 20 from Baden Germany; and Vanburen Campbell - laborer, age 22

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35708318/augusta-lorenz

    Located in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana. Henry, Augusta (his wife), Friedrich (her father) and Caroline (her sister) are all buried together in the Mayer Plot.

    Died:
    Date of death from headstone

    Notes:

    Married:
    Note: Last names on record spelled "Rinehart" and "Lorrence". Marshall is where Augusta's father, sister and brother William were living. Located 20 miles west of Terre Haute, Indiana, the residence of her brother, Adolph.

    Children:
    1. 4. Fredrick Adolph Lorenz was born on 12 Dec 1855 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died on 23 May 1941 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 28 May 1941 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    2. Mary Anna Lorenz was born on 18 May 1857 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died on 1 Jan 1924 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; was buried on 3 Jan 1924 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Indiana).
    3. Caroline F. Lorenz was born on 14 Nov 1858 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died on 12 Dec 1924 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; was buried on 14 Dec 1924 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Indiana).
    4. William Henry Lorenz was born on 8 Apr 1863 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died on 5 May 1945 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, USA; was buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery.
    5. George W. Lorenz was born in Oct 1867 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died on 29 Feb 1936 in Portland, Clackamas, Oregon, USA; was buried in Cypress View Mausoleum and Crematory.

  3. 10.  Jacob WagnerJacob Wagner was born on 21 Oct 1820 in Weisen, Prignitz, Brandenburg, Germany; died on 13 Jun 1897 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 16 Jun 1897 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1850, New York City, New York, USA; Cabinet Maker
    • Residence: 1875, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1876, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 247 E Morris. Occupation: Cabinet Maker
    • Residence: 1896, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 438 S East St. Occupation: Cabinet Maker
    • Death Notice: 17 Jun 1897, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Date of birth from his headstone. Weisen is the closest I've found to the town name found on his marriage record. It was part of Prussia in 1850. Jacob also says his father was from Saxony which is the same general area.

    Residence:
    First appearance in an Indianapolis city directory. Name spelled "Wagoner". Address: 277 E. Morris. Occupation: Cabinet Maker

    Death Notice:
    Cause of death: pyemia (blood poisoning (septicemia) caused by the spread in the bloodstream of pus-forming bacteria released from an abscess.)

    Died:
    Date of death from headstone

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38672505/jacob-wagner

    Jacob married Mary Ann Strub on 21 Nov 1854 in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Mary (daughter of Johann Jakob Strub and Anna M.) was born on 6 Oct 1835 in Läufelfingen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland; died on 6 Dec 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1920 in Crown Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann StrubMary Ann Strub was born on 6 Oct 1835 in Läufelfingen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland (daughter of Johann Jakob Strub and Anna M.); died on 6 Dec 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 8 Dec 1920 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 31 May 1843, New York City, New York, USA; Arrived on the ship Coltan Planter from France with her parents shown from Switzerland.
    • Residence: 1898, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 828 S East. Listing notes she is the widow of Jacob Wagner
    • Residence: 1904, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 828 S East. St.
    • Residence: 1906, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 821 S. Noble. Her son-in-law living at 814 S. Noble.
    • Residence: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 1915, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Address: 1317 Prospect. Her son-in-law is living at 1515 Prospect.

    Notes:

    Mary Ann is not the same Mary Ann as the daughter of Jacob Wagner an d Otillia "Matilda" Kettenring. See the Indiana Death Certificate. Bir th and Death dates no not match.

    Birth:
    Mary's place of birth is from her marriage record

    Name:
    Mary's maiden name is from the death certificate of her daughter, Mary G. Reeder.

    Residence:
    Address: 821 S. Noble. Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law (at home of of daughter Wilhelmina and husband August Grasson) Bore 4 children, 3 living.

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38672555/mary-ann-wagner

    Sec.31, Lot 309. Mary is buried next to her husband Jacob Wagner, her daughter, Annie and her husband Fredrick Adolph Lorenz, and the father of her half-sister Mary's husband, Christian Frederick Kuerst (1816-1890)

    Children:
    1. Wilhelmina Wagner was born on 12 Mar 1858 in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died on 12 Dec 1935 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    2. 5. Anna Wagner was born about 1860 in Missouri, USA; died on 7 Sep 1886 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1886 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    3. Emilie Johanna Wagner was born on 10 Jan 1862 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA; was christened on 25 Mar 1862 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA; died on 17 Oct 1940 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.

  5. 12.  Nathan Tilchner ShermanNathan Tilchner Sherman was born on 9 Sep 1817 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont, USA (son of John L. Sherman and Sarah "Sally" Sherman); died on 26 Jun 1882 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1840, Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1869, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Assuming middle name is correct, the name Tichenor may be after the Ve rmont Governor Isaac Tichenor, who served in 1797 and 1808

    Birth:
    Date of birth from gravestone. No birth record per Readsboro, Vermont county clerk 4/27/16. No birth record for he or his siblings per Whitingham, VT county clerk 6/13/16. "Some Descendants of Philip Sherman" (1968) gives Whitingham, Vermont.

    Residence:
    Order shown: Jediah Beach (husband of Nathan's sister, Sally); Nathan Sherman (this Nathan); John Sherman (father of Nathan)

    Residence:
    Other household members: daughter Arabelle Burnham (divorced, age 28 listed as housekeeper) and her son, Lincoln (age 7).

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99206925/nathan-titchenor-sherman

    Nathan married Lucy G. Leonard on 14 Nov 1838 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Lucy (daughter of Ezekiel Leonard, II and Huldah Stever) was born on 28 Jan 1815 in Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Oct 1883 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Lucy G. LeonardLucy G. Leonard was born on 28 Jan 1815 in Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Ezekiel Leonard, II and Huldah Stever); died on 13 Oct 1883 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; Mother-in-law, Sally Sherman, living with the family
    • Residence: 1870, Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Date of birth per gravestone. Per daughter's death certificate (Lucy A. McMahan), exact place of birth is Leona, Springfield township, Bradford county

    Buried:
    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99206821/lucy-gross-sherman

    Children:
    1. Simeon Leonard Sherman was born on 26 Dec 1839 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 May 1912 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    2. Arabella Rosamond Sherman was born on 30 Dec 1841 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Apr 1892 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    3. Origen Buck Sherman was born on 28 Feb 1844 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1918 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    4. David Thompson Sherman was born on 16 Mar 1846 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Jun 1924 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Unknown.
    5. Nathan Harrison Sherman was born on 23 Jun 1847 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Jul 1922 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    6. Olive Sophia Sherman was born on 8 Apr 1850 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 May 1915 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    7. 6. Sylvester Adams Sherman was born on 6 May 1852 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Jun 1938 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 4 Jun 1938 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    8. Lucy Angeline Sherman was born on 17 Jul 1857 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Aug 1929 in Athens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Tioga Point Cemetery.

  7. 14.  William Reed McMahanWilliam Reed McMahan was born on 17 May 1814 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Samuel McMahan and Jane "Jennie" Reed); died on 29 Dec 1901 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 31 Dec 1901 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1 Jun 1840, West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; One female age 10-14
    • Residence: 1850, Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Clayton, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99207087/william-reed-mcmahan

    William married Sarah Clark on 19 May 1840 in Potts Grove, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Clark, II and Margaret Maxwell) was born on 13 Jul 1819 in Liberty, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jan 1884 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 16 Jan 1884 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Sarah ClarkSarah Clark was born on 13 Jul 1819 in Liberty, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Clark, II and Margaret Maxwell); died on 14 Jan 1884 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 16 Jan 1884 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Clayton, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA; Post Office: Glassboro
    • Residence: 1880, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Date of birth from her headstone

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99207035/sarah-mcmahan

    Children:
    1. Samuel McMahan was born about 1841 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    2. John Clark McMahan was born on 8 Nov 1842 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Oct 1904 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Dec 1904 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    3. Robert A. McMahan was born on 12 Mar 1845 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Sep 1918 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1918 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    4. Margaret Louise McMahan was born on 1 Sep 1848 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jan 1926 in Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Park Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    5. 7. Emily Alice McMahan was born on 29 Feb 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Apr 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1936 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    6. William Hurley McMahan was born on 6 Feb 1855 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Apr 1915 in Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    7. Thomas James McMahan was born on 22 Jul 1856 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jun 1936 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
    8. David Elwood McMahan was born on 10 Mar 1859 in Washingtonville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Mar 1940 in Athens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Tioga Point Cemetery.
    9. Sarah Ann "Sally" McMahan was born on 13 Dec 1862 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Feb 1952 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.



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