Elizabeth Jane Criss1

#45631, b. 11 June 1888, d. 24 March 1956
     Elizabeth Jane Criss was born on 11 June 1888 in Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia, USA.2 She was the daughter of John W. Criss and Ida Geneva Carman.2,1,3 She married Guy Gordon Simon on 12 August 1908 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA.2 She died on 24 March 1956 in DeKalb County, Indiana, USA, at age 67.1,4
     Lizzie Criss (step-daughter, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 14 June 1900 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert Fry.3 Elizabeth Simon (wife, age 21) was enumerated in the census on 16 April 1910 in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Guy G. Simon.5 Elizabeth J. Simon (wife, age 31) was enumerated in the census on 14 January 1920 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Guy G. Simon.6 Elizabeth J. Simon (wife, age 41) was enumerated in the census on 22 April 1930 in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Guy Simon.7

Children of Elizabeth Jane Criss and Guy Gordon Simon

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. FamilySearch, Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019.
  3. 1900 US Census, Indiana.
  4. Find A Grave.
  5. 1910 US Census, Indiana.
  6. 1920 US Census, Indiana.
  7. 1930 US Census, Indiana.
  8. Ancestry.com, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Guy Gordon Simon1

#45632, b. 28 March 1888, d. 1 July 1975
     Guy Gordon Simon was born on 28 March 1888 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA.2,1 He married Elizabeth Jane Criss, daughter of John W. Criss and Ida Geneva Carman, on 12 August 1908 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA.2 He died on 1 July 1975 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, USA, at age 87.1
     Guy G. Simon was enumerated in the census on 16 April 1910 in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 22 with Elizabeth Simon and Galen Simon in his household.3
     Guy G. Simon was enumerated in the census on 14 January 1920 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 31 with Elizabeth J. Simon, Galen R. Simon, Virginia I. Simon, Arvan D. Simon and Charles H. Simon in his household.4
     Guy Simon was enumerated in the census on 22 April 1930 in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 42 with Elizabeth J. Simon, Galen R. Simon, Etta C. Simon, Virginia Simon, Arvan D. Simon and Herbert C. Simon in his household.5

Children of Guy Gordon Simon and Elizabeth Jane Criss

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. FamilySearch, Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019.
  3. 1910 US Census, Indiana.
  4. 1920 US Census, Indiana.
  5. 1930 US Census, Indiana.
  6. Ancestry.com, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Charles Criss1

#45633, b. 10 September 1890, d. 11 November 1911
     Charles Criss was born on 10 September 1890 in Brooke County, West Virginia, USA.2 He was the son of John W. Criss and Ida Geneva Carman.2,1,3 He died on 11 November 1911 in Iowa, USA, at age 21.1
     Charley Criss (step-son, age 9) was enumerated in the census on 14 June 1900 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert Fry.3

Citations

  1. FamilySearch, Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
  2. FamilySearch, West Virginia Births, 1853-1930.
  3. 1900 US Census, Indiana.

Esther Geneva Fry1

#45634, b. 29 September 1906, d. 1 March 2002
     Esther Geneva Fry was born on 29 September 1906 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA.2 She was the daughter of Robert Ross Fry and Ida Geneva Carman.2,3,4 She married Wendell M. Towns on 25 December 1924 in Allen County, Indiana, USA.2 She died on 1 March 2002 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA, at age 95.1
     Ester Fry (daughter, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 18 May 1910 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert Fry.3 Ester Geneva Fry (daughter, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 10 January 1920 in Lafayette Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert R. Fry.4 Jean G. Towns (wife, age 23) was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1930 in 1937 Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Wendell M. Towns.5 Ester G. Towns (wife, age 32) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1940 in American Township, Allen County, Ohio, USA, in the household of Wendle N. Towns.6

Children of Esther Geneva Fry and Wendell M. Towns

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Ohio Death Index 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  2. FamilySearch, Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019.
  3. 1910 US Census, Indiana.
  4. 1920 US Census, Indiana.
  5. 1930 US Census, Indiana.
  6. 1940 US Census, Ohio.
  7. Ancestry.com, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Wendell M. Towns1

#45635, b. 7 November 1903, d. 29 September 1980
     Wendell M. Towns was born on 7 November 1903 in Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.1 He married Esther Geneva Fry, daughter of Robert Ross Fry and Ida Geneva Carman, on 25 December 1924 in Allen County, Indiana, USA.1 He died on 29 September 1980 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA, at age 76.2
     Wendell M. Towns was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1930 in 1937 Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, as a bus operator, age 26 with Jean G. Towns in his household.3
     Wendle N. Towns was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1940 in American Township, Allen County, Ohio, USA, as a bus driver, age 36 with Ester G. Towns in his household.4

Children of Wendell M. Towns and Esther Geneva Fry

Citations

  1. FamilySearch, Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019.
  2. Ancestry.com, Ohio Death Index 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. 1930 US Census, Indiana.
  4. 1940 US Census, Ohio.
  5. Ancestry.com, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Arthur Clyde Fry1

#45636, b. 31 August 1899, d. 17 May 1986
     Arthur Clyde Fry was born on 31 August 1899 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA.2,3,1,4 He was the son of Robert Ross Fry and Ida Geneva Carman.2,3,4,5,6 He married Lilly Inez Butcher on 12 March 1921 in Allen County, Indiana, USA.2,7 He married Winifred Catherine Cavanagh on 11 February 1956 in Lake County, Indiana, USA.2 He died on 17 May 1986 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, USA, at age 86.3
     Arthur Fry (son, age 9 months) was enumerated in the census on 14 June 1900 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert Fry.4 Arthur Fry (son, age 10) was enumerated in the census on 18 May 1910 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert Fry.5 Arthur C. Fry (son, age 20) was enumerated in the census on 10 January 1920 in Lafayette Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert R. Fry.6
     Arthur C. Fry was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1930 in 2114 Phoenie Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, as a truck driver, age 30 with Lilly I. Fry in his household.8
     Arthur Fry was enumerated in the census on 16 April 1940 in 3 Highland, Calumet, Cook County, Illinois, USA, as an oil company superintendent, age 40 with Lilly Fry in his household.9

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-18.
  2. FamilySearch, Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019.
  3. Ancestry.com, Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. 1900 US Census, Indiana.
  5. 1910 US Census, Indiana.
  6. 1920 US Census, Indiana.
  7. FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922.
  8. 1930 US Census, Indiana.
  9. 1940 US Census, Illinois.

Edward Ross Fry1

#45640, b. 2 September 1901, d. 1 November 1988
     Edward Ross Fry was born on 2 September 1901 in Indiana, USA.1,2 He was the son of Robert Ross Fry and Ida Geneva Carman.1,2,3 He married Leota Irene Forst.1 He died on 1 November 1988 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, at age 87.1
     Edward Fry (son, age 8) was enumerated in the census on 18 May 1910 in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert Fry.2 Edward R. Fry (son, age 18) was enumerated in the census on 10 January 1920 in Lafayette Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Robert R. Fry.3
     Edward R. Fry was enumerated in the census on 6 April 1940 in Wayne Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA, as a gas and oil salesman, age 38 with Leoda I. Fry and Mary I. Fry in his household.4

Children of Edward Ross Fry and Leota Irene Forst

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. 1910 US Census, Indiana.
  3. 1920 US Census, Indiana.
  4. 1940 US Census, Indiana.
  5. Ancestry.com, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.