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06-Josephine Garriott
Birth: 20 May 1862, Indiana
Death: 30 May 1909, Gibson Twp, Wash Co, IN- age 47
Burial: Mt Eden Cemetery
Father: Jacob Jr Garriott

Marriage: 25 Aug 1885, Wash Co, IN: Bk J/303
Spouse: Albert Newton KNOWLING
Birth: 16 Nov 1863
Death: 10 Apr 1909, Wash Co, IN- age 45
Burial: Mt Eden Cemetery
Father: Samuel Knowling (1821-1888)
Mother: Mary Ellen Albertson (1832-1901)

     1ST MARRIAGE: Albert 1st married Anna L Robbins on 17 Feb 1883, Wash Co, IN.

    CHILDREN: Josephine and Albert had eight children: (The parents both died before the 1910 census, and the children scattered)
07----MARY ELLEN KNOWLING [b. Jul 1886, Wash Co, IN], m. Thomas Windfield NICHOLSON [b. 14 Apr 1885, Wash Co, IN; d. 21 Sep 1971, Fountain Co, IN- age 86] on 31 Dec 1906, Wash Co, IN, he the son of Gabriel P Nicholson (1844-1896) and Abigail Huckleberry (1849-1926), had 2 children;
07----ANALYZA "ANNA" Kay KNOWLING [b. 1889, Wash Co, IN], m. Chalda Roy WILHITE [b. 1880; d. 1957- age 76, bur. Lagota Cemetery] (from census), had three children:

     08----CLEMMA KATE WILHITE [b. 1 Nov 1908, Daviess Co, IN; d. 3 Feb 1999, Montgomery Co, IN- age 90, bur Lagota Cemetery], m. 1st Letcher T FOSTER, m. 2nd ___ CORY;

     08----ELMER BROOKS WILHITE [b. 1 Oct 1910, Daviess Co, IN; d. 18 Jan 1989, San Bernardino Co, CA- age 78, bur. Green Acres Memorial Park and Mortuary]

     08----CORVAN BEN WILHITE [b. 20 Jan 1912; d. 1 Jan 2009- age 96, bur. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona], Sgt, US Army, WW2, m. Ruby Frances COWAN [b. 10 Dec 1911, Iroquois Co, IL; d. 8 Aug 1974, Benton Co, IN, daughter of John H Cowan (1886-1942) and Carrie Bell Buck (1884-1956), had 2 daughters;

          09----BEVERLY JUNE WILHITE [b. 4 Jan 1929; d. 31 Dec 1996- age 67, bur. Floral Hill Cemetery], m. James Leonard "Jimmy" WHISTLER [b. 7 Nov 1927, Warren Co, IN; d. 4 Oct 1995, Marion Co, IN- age 67, bur. Floral Hill Cemetery], the son of Walter Loyd Whistler (1893-1964) and Gladys Lillian Davis (1893-1981), had son:

​               10----JAMES DOUGLAS WHISTLER [b. 13 Mar 1952, Warren Co, IN; d. 3 Aug 2018, Otterbein, Tippecanoe Co, IN- age 66, bur. Greenlawn Cemetery]

          09----BARBARA JEAN WILHITE [b. 28 Jun 1930; d. 29 Mar 2015, Gaston Co, NC- age 84, bur. Saint Patricks Cemetery], m. Gerald Charles BAUCH [b. 30 Apr 1927, Earl Park, Benton Co, IN; d. 2 May 1979, Kankakee Co, IL- age 52, bur. Saint Patricks Cemetery];

     Ruby 2nd m. Letcher Foster [b. 29 Aug 1910, Anderson Co, TN; d. 14 Oct 1989, Tippecanoe Co, IN- age 79, bur. Floral Hill Cemetery, had son:

          09----PAUL LEE FOSTER [b. 26 Dec 1946, Tippecanoe Co, IN; d. 17 Jan 2016, Tippecanoe Co, IN- age 69, bur. Floral Hill Cemetery];

07----JACOB S KNOWLING [b. 1892, Wash Co, IN];
07----DAISY RUTH KNOWLING [b. 18 Sep 1894, Wash Co, IN; d. 16 Mar 1969- age 74, bur. Locust Grove Cemetery], lived with sister Ellen and her husband in 1910 census;
07----GEORGE HERMAN KNOWLING [b. 7 May 1896, Little York, Wash Co, IN; d. 20 Feb 1925, Ambia, Hickory Grove, Benton Co, IN- age 28, bur. Locust Grove Cemetery], a Farm Laborer, lived with sister Anna and her husband in 1910 census; m. Pink RUSSELL [b. 13 Sep 1900, Harrison Twp, IN; d. 13 Jan 1990, Johnson Co, IN- age 89, as Pink Knox, bur. Odd Fellows Cemetery], SSN: 310-16-6932/IN, daughter of William H Russell and Lurana Dillman, on 15 May 1920, had children:

     08----GEORGIA ANNA KNOWLING [b. 13 Nov 1922, Warren Co, IN; d. 11 Sep 1976, Marion Co, IN- age 53, of massive drug overdose, bur. Odd Fellow Cemetery], m. Paul R PARKER;​
07----BERTHA M KNOWLING [b. 4 Feb 1900, Wash Co, IN: Bk H4/36], lived with sister Anna and her husband in 1910 census;
07----UnNamed Male KNOWLING [b. 1 Mar 1901, Wash Co, IN: Bk H16/3]; and
07----THEODORE D KNOWLING [b. 1 Mar 1902, Wash Co, IN: Bk H25/27; d. 21 Aug 1990, Hendricks Co, IN- age 88, bur. Roachdale Cemetery], SSN: 374-07-7917/MI, lived with sister Anna and her husband in 1910 and 1920 census, m. 1st Marie LEAK, daughter of Marion Leak and Zoe Miller, on 6 Sep 1934, Wash Co, IN, m. 2nd Vera Mae HANCOCK [b. 11 Nov 1921, Covington, Fountain Co, IN; d. 3 Apr 1998, Roachdale, Putnam Co, IN- age 76, bur. Roachdale Cemetery], daughter of Mahlon Elwood Hancock (1892-1936) and Pearl Edith Wilson (1892-1972), on 3 Mar 1941, Lucas Co, OH, had daughter:

     08----VERA KNOWLING.

     CENSUS:
     1870 Wash Co, IN census: has Albert Nowling 9, b. IN; is listed with his parents Samuel Nowling 49; and Mary E Nowling 40; and their children.
     1880 Wash Co, IN census: has Samuel Nowling 58, b. VA, Farmer; Mary E Nowling 47, b. IN, Keeping House; Albert Nowling 11, b. IN; Eldora Nowling 10, b. IN; Hulda Nowling 12, b. IN; and Martha J Nowling 8, b. IN.
     1900 Wash Co, IN census: has (all b. IN) Albert Nowling 36, Farmer; Josaphine Nowling 35; Mary E Nowling 13; Analyza Nowling 11; Jacob S Nowling 8; Daisy R Nowling 6; George H Nowling 4; Garriott H Nowling 2; and Bertha M Nowling 3/12.
     1910 Vermilion Co, IL census: has (all b. IN) Thomas W Nicholson 25, Laborer-Farm Hand; Mary E Nicholson 23; Daisy R Nowling 16 (Sister-in-Law); Elvert Eastberman 22, Boarder, Laborer-Farm Hand; Herman S Strayer 35, Boarder, Laborer-Farm Hand; and Delford Kaden 35, Boarder, Laborer-Farm Hand.
     1910 Jackson Co, IN census: has (all b. IN) Chalda Wilhite 30, Farmer-Gen Farm; Analiza Wilhite 21; Clemma Wilhite 1-5/12; George Knowling 15 (Nephew), Laborer-Home Farm; Herbert Knowling 12 (Nephew); Bertha Nowling 10 (Niece); and Theodore Nowling 8 (Nephew).

     1910 Jennings, Scott Co, IN census: has (all b. IN) George W Byerley 29, Farmer-General Farm; Algie N Byerley 21 (1 child-1 Living); Ethel M Byerley 2; and Bertha M Knowling? (Ruorling) 10 (Cousin).
     1920 Johnson Co, IN census: has (all b. IN) Chalda Wilhite 39, Farmer-General Farm; Anna Wilhite 30; Clemma Wilhite 11; Elmer Wilhite 9; Corvin Wilhite 7; Theodore Nowling 17 (Brother-in-Law); and George H Nowling 23 (Brother-in-Law), Farm Laborer-Working Out.
     1930 Benton Co, IN census: has Lucy A Haynes 58, b. IL (Widow), Retired; Harry P Haynes 36, b. IN, Renter-Own Farm; George B Haynes 28, b. IN, Stewart-Hotel; and Theodore Noweling 28, b. IN, Servant, Laborer-Farm.

     1979 OBITUARY: The funeral mass for Gerald "Jerry" Bauch, 52, of RR 2, who died Wednesday, will be said at 10 am at St Patrick's Church. Mr Bauch was plant manager for Ko-Pac Inc. He died at Danville Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Momence Park Board, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, & Galdiolus Festival Association. He was a Veteran of two years service in the Navy during World War II. He was born April 30, 1957 , in Benton County IN. He was married Oct. 8, 1949 to the former Barbara Jean Wilhite who survives.
     Also surviving are three sons; Brian of Momence, John & Steven at home; two daughters; Christine Goold of Klamath Falls Ore. & Beth Mills of Momence; two brothers Eugene of Indianapolis, IN., and Basil of Lafayette, IN., and one sister Margaret Shepherd of Kokomo, IN.
     The Rev William O'Shea will conduct the service & burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be visitation from 2-9 pm Friday at the Ruge Funeral Home & the rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm. A memorial has been established in his name for the American Cancer Society.

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     2016 OBITUARY: (Derek Jordan Knowling) Roachdale resident. Son of Toby and Catherine Fischer Knowling. Married Kimberly Zaring June 26, 2010. She survives. Also surviving are children Kendall and Benjamin; parents; sisters Ashley Asher and fiance Drew Dawson, Katie and Jay Burdine; grandparents Herbert and Bonnie Fischer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents Theodore and Vera Knowling, aunt Rita Fischer-Tinch, and uncles Patrick Joseph Fischer and Theodore Knowling.
     Graduate of North Putnam High School, where he was FFA president during his senior year. Studied surveying at Vincennes University. He pledged to Sigma Pi fraternity and held many offices. He began working as a land surveyor in 2006. In 2015 he achieved a dream by becoming manager of the Roachdale Gun Club. He began working there at age 13, where he developed his gift. He was a four-event national champion trap shooter.
     While in third grade at Roachdale Elementary, he was nominated and selected to attend Purdue University’s Gifted Program and studied architecture. While there his class was filmed for a documentary from Taiwan. Memberships include Roachdale Christian Church, ATA, NRA, and Ducks Unlimited. He loved the outdoors. 
     Funeral Service 11 am Thursday, June 30 at Roachdale Christian Church with Pastor Braden Etchison officiating. Visitation 2-6 pm Wednesday at the church. Memorial donations to Roachdale Christian Church or the Roachdale Gun Club. Services & Morgan Funeral Home Roachdale entrusted with arrangements.

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     2018 OBITUARY: James Douglas Whistler, 66, of Otterbein, IN, died at 11:04 am. August 3, 2018 at his home. He was born March 13, 1952 in Williamsport, IN to the late James L & Beverly J (Wilhite) Whistler. He married Marilyn P Bickers on September 28, 1975 and she preceded him in death on August 24, 2003. He married Marilyn Sue Franklin on October 2, 2004 and she preceded him in death on January 28, 2018. James was a 1971 graduate of Benton Central High School. He was a custodian and musician, working for the Methodist Church. He was a member of Community Christian Church. He was a train enthusiast and his hobo name was Mr. Bojangles. James loved telling others about Jesus Christ. He loved music and performing at nursing homes. 
     James is survived by: Daughter: Laura Ann (Curtis) Whistler Thomas of Madrid, IA, 2 Sons: Matthew Douglas (Jennifer) Whistler and Donald James Whistler both of Otterbein, Brother: William Alan Whistler and Sister: Rebecca June (Bud) Turner both of Lafayette, 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. In addition to his parents and spouses, he is preceded in death by an infant son: Corvan Michael Whistler.
     Funeral Services: A memorial service will be held at Noon, Friday, August 10, 2018 at Community Christian Church, 1944 S Jackson St, Frankfort. Friends may visit from 10 am until time of service at the church. Burial will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to assist with services. Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, with envelopes available at the church. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message with the family.

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