Knox County IN Archives History .....Abraham Rodarmel Family History 1921 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/in/infiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynn Beatty klbeatty@npgcable.com February 11, 2007, 2:59 pm Abraham Rodarmel. Lived in Johnson Tp, Knox Co, Indiana where he died when his son, James M. Rodarmel was a small boy waist high. They think he was buried at the Indiana Presbyterian Church Graveyard. He married Nancy Hannah who was born Jany 5, 1793 & who died Jany 28, 1858. After Mr Rotharmel's death & when her son Jas M. was a good sized boy, she married Abraham Westfall who was born Aug 1, 1781 & who died before she did. He was a brother of Abe J. Westfall's grandfather. Abraham Rodarmel was a Capt in the War of 1812 & died Aug 1833 aged 49 years. Born say 1784. Nancy Rodarmel & Abraham Westfall were married by J. Hiland, J.P. Oct 27, 1841.. Abraham Rodarmel & Nancy Hannah were married by James Johnson June 16, 1811 [children] 1. Caroline Frances Rodarmel, Born Apr 5, 1812. M. Thomas Williams, brother of James D. Williams afterwards Governor of Indiana. 1.1. Mary Williams, M. Setzer & lived at Merom, Ind. 1.2. Thornton Williams, Born Abt 1832 Died Say 1900 Married Apr 17, 1862 to Margaret Setzer 1.2.1. Leroy William 1.3. Sarah? Willliams 1.4. Minerva? Williams 2. William Markle Rodarmel, B March 13, 1814 ob Aug 18, 1825 3. John Thornton Rodarmel, B Feby 9, 1816 ob Feby 26, 1820 4. Rachel Rodarmel, B July 2, 1818 ob Aug 7, 1837 M. James McMillan. He married a 2d time & went to Marion Co, Ind & then to Michigan. 4.1. Nancy Ann McMillan, Born Aug 5, 1837 ob Apr 14, 1879 Unmarried. 5. Minerva Rodarmel, B Aug 20, 1820 ob May 8, 1889 aged 68 yrs 8 mos & 18 days. Mar on Wm H. Pea who was Born June 16, 1816 & ob Apr 9, 1886 aged 69 yrs 9 mos 24 days 6. John Thornton Rodarmel, B Feby 1, 1823 Died young 7. Mary Rodarmel, B Apr 6, 1825 8. Indiana Rodarmel, B Dec 12, 1827 ob July 28, 1838 9. James Markle Rodarmel, B Oct 11, 1829 ob Nov 16, 1908 aged 79 yrs 1 mo & 5 days married on Oct 23, 1856 to Harriet Sloo Johnston who was born here but whose parents, Lorenzo Dow Johnston & Ann Gibboney Johnston came to these parts from Virginia. She was born June 14, 1838 & died Mch 30, 1892 aged 53 yrs 9 mos & 16 days. They were married by Rev E. Wm Hall 9.1. Caroline Frances Rodarmel, B Oct 30, 1857 M. on Oct 19, 1882 to Isaac W. Farris by Rev Hart. He was born June 30, 1854 in Ohio 9.2. John Johnston Rodarmel, B Mch 5, 1859 M. On Apr 2, 1881 to Larcy Ann Barckman by Rev McCombs. Farmer in Palmyra Tp. Owns 160 A. 9.2.1. Nina May Rodarmel, B Feby 13, 1882. M. on Oct 9, 1900 to William Clark He has gone off. She at home. 9.2.1.1. James Douglass Clark, B Oct 9, 1901 9.2.1.2. Omer Berrmin Clark, B. Nov 15, 1902 9.2.1.3. Leila May Clark, B Apr 13, 1905 9.2.1.4. Floyd W. Clark , B. Nov 7, 1907 9.2.2. Mabel Rodarmel, B Sept 22, 1884 ob Feby 10, 1912 m. abt Dec 1908 to Otto Brown. He is living. 9.2.2.1. Maurice John Simon Brown, B Jany 31, 1912 9.2.3. Otis Rodarmel, B May 11, 1887 m. on Sept 26, 1912 to Mae Williams. Lives at 211 W St Clair St, Vincennes, Ind. 9.2.3.1. Otis Duane Rodarmel, B June 19, 1915 9.2.3.2. Bernice Mae Rodarmel, B Aug 10, 1917 9.2.4. Harriet D. Rodarmel, B Sept 5, 1889 m. Apr 1908 to Charles Draim & live at Bruceville, Ind. 9.2.4.1. Thelma Irene Draim, B July 3, 1908 9.2.4.2. Charles Elroy Draim, B Jany 16, 1912 9.2.4.3. Leon Wilbur Draim, B Oct 6, 1914 9.2.4.4. Eldon Ellsworth Draim, B Jany 1917 9.2.5. James M. Rodarmel. B Apr 5, 1893 m. on Mch 19, 1915 to Nellie Reel of Harrison Tp. 9.2.5.1. Opal Pauline Rodarmel, B Aug 67, 1915 9.2.5.2. Thedis Jeannette Rodarmel, B July 21, 1917 9.2.5.3. James Kenneth Rodarmel, B Oct 6, 1919 } Twins, they call them 9.2.5.4. Merril Cledith Rodarmel, B Oct 6, 1919 } "Kenneth & Cledith" 9.2.6. Johnny Rodarmel, B Apr 5, 1896 ob May 16, 1896 9.2.7. Mary Anas Rodarmel, B Sept 24, 1897 ob Feby 22, 1898 9.2.8. Marie Rodarmel, B Jany 19, 1901 At home unmarried 9.2.9. Lucile Rodarmel, B Nov 22, 1904 At home unmarried. 9.3. Marshall Rodarmel, B Oct 18, 1860 m on Jany 27, 1891 to Eunice Barckman, sister of Larcy Ann (by Esqr Jackson) & dau of Wm Barckman. She was born Oct 12, 1865 & died Nov 18, 1918. 9.3.1. Robert D. Rodarmel, by 1st wife, B May 23, 1891 m. on Sept 11, 1911 to Mabel Kirk who was born Jany 16?, 1891 9.3.2. Ruth Marie Rodarmel, by 2d wife, B Dec 29, 1893 m. Nov 18, 1914 to Royal Nugent who was born Dec 25, 1895. Have separated. She is at home with her father. No issue 9.3.2.1. Paul M. Rodarmel Nugent, B Oct 24, 1916 9.4. Lizzie Rodarmel, B July 30, 1862 ob May 16, 1864 9.5. Anna Gibson Rodarmel, B. Mch 9, 1864 m. on Nov 25, 1885 to John F. Smith (by Rev. Dr Fisk) He was born in Wythe Co Va Nov 20, 1859 & died Jany 31, 1901. 9.5.1. Raymond Cecil Smith, B Oct 7, 1886 m. Mch 3, 1908 Lizzie Wetzel Live Vincennes Tp, a farmer. 9.5.1.1. Renetta Smith. B Oct 5, 1911 9.5.1.2. Robert Wm Smith, B May 1916 9.5.2. Ralph Markle Smith, B Aug 7, 1889, m. Dec 25, 1907 Alice McCormick Live Jackson Neb. a farmer. 9.5.2.1. Corinne Smith, B Mch 29, 1910 9.5.2.2. Anna Maria Smith, B Sept 19, 1915 9.5.2.3. John Wm Smith, B Apr 17, 1921 9.5.3. Gladiola Lenore Smith, B Mch 29, 1897 9.6. Minerva Pea Rodarmel, B Nov 9, 1865 m. on Dec 12 1894 to Jno E. McCormick by Rev Racy. He was born Apr 20, 1870. Live in Johnson Tp where he is a farmer. 9.6.1. Gladys McCormick, B Oct 21, 1895 Ob Aug 11, 1896 Her name was Gladys Lucile. 9.6.2. Midah Corinne McCormick, B Nov 2, 1897 m. Mch 25, 1819 to Clarence Nash of Wash Tp. A farmer 9.6.2.1. Gladys Corinne Nash, B. May 2, 1919 9.6.2.2. Marlon Edward Nash B Sept 17, 1920 9.6.3. Mildred Irene McCormick, B Dec 13, 1899 9.6.4. Clarence James McCormick, B Mch 26, 1902 9.6.5. John Edwd McCormick, B June 13, 1904 9.6.6. Dorothy Elizabeth McCormick, B Mch 6, 1906 9.6.7. Earl Richard McCormick, B Nov 30, 1907 9.7. Mary Rodarmel, B Oct 10, 1867 m. on May 2, 1895 to Abraham J. Westfall by Rev. Scott. A farmer. Johnson Tp. He was born on Jany 20, 1868 9.7.1. Oscar Elmer Westfall, B Dec 16, 1895 9.7.2. Morris James Westfall, B Apr 17, 1897 9.7.3. Agnes Marie Westfall, B Feby 18, 1899 9.7.4. Ruby Mae Westfall, B Apr 10, 1901 9.7.5. Infant Westfall, B Sept 1902 9.7.6. Alma Rachel Westfall, B Aug 20, 1903 9.7.7. Mary Margaret Westfall, B Apr 17, 1905 9.7.8. Cora Alberta Westfall, B May 2, 1908 9.7.9. James Abraham Westfall, B Mch 4, 1912 9.8. Dora Rodarmel, B Aug 13, 1869 m. on Nov 16, 1893 to Willis L. Russell by Rev Yates. He was born Apr 1, 1872. 9.9. Charles Johnson Rodarmel, B Aug 13, 1871 m on Nov 12, 1893 to Bessie Lane by Rev Thomas. She was born on Oct 16, 1874. 9.9.1. Violet Chloe Rodarmel, B July 13, 1895 ob Apr 6, 1916 unmarried. 9.9.2. Minah Heloise Rodarmel, B Nov 24, 1905 9.9.3. Charles Harold Rodarmel, B Apr 17, 1910 9.9.4. Russell Lane Rodarmel, B Aug 19, 1912 9.9.5. Bessie Helena Rodarmel, B May 16, 1916 9.10. Rachel Rodarmel, B July 10, 1873 ob Oct 13, 1874 9.11. Lulu May Rodarmel, B July 15, 1875 m on Sept 23, 1896 to Thos E. Sloo by Rev Vest of Vincennes M.E. Ch. He was born Aug 6, 1871. Live in Johnson Tp. 9.11.1. Infant son Sloo, Born dead Jany 6, 1897 9.11.2. Hugh Maurice Sloo, B Aug 23, 1898 9.11.3. Infant son Sloo, B Nov 9, 1900 ob Nov 10, 1900 9.11.4. Elizabeth Leech Sloo B Sept 8, 1902 9.11.5. Clarence Edward Sloo, B Apr 18, 1905 9.11.6. James Albert Sloo, B Oct 9, 1908 9.11.7. Ralph Floyd Sloo, B May 8, 1911 9.11.8. Mary Harriet Sloo, B May 19, 1914 9.11.9. Frances Louise Sloo, B Dec 9, 1916. At home Red hair. 9.12. Lily Rodarmel, B Jany 14, 1878 ob Apr 19, 1920 m. on Sept 26, 1899 to Lyman S. Donovan Born Oct 1, 1872. 9.12.1. Harriet Margaret Donovan, B Jany 11, 1900 9.12.2. Maurice Evert Donovan, B Mch 20, 1902 9.12.3. Goldie Lurene Donovan, B June 20, 1904 9.12.4. Lillian Doreen Donovan, B Nov 17, 1906 9.12.5. Flossie Evelyn Donovan, B May 18, 1909 9.12.6. Ralph James Donovan, B Sept 1, 1914 9.12.7. Donald Lyman Donovan, B Sept 11, 1917. 9.13. Hattie Rodarmel, B May 24, 1880 m. on Dec 31, 1908 to James Oliver Williams by Rev Bennett. 9.13.1. Jennie Olive Williams, B Dec 14, 1909 10. Nancy Ann Rodarmel, B July 2, 1831 ob Oct 17, 1836. Abraham Rodarmel: [children] 1. Caroline Frances Rodarmel, 1st 1.1. Effie Bell Farris, B Dec 3, 1883 m. Nov 25, 1904 Jno Thos Burkett who was born Apr 1, 1870 & died Nov 8, 1920. No issue. 1.2. James David Farris, B Feby 1, 1886 m Dec 5, 1917 Fairy Kahre who was born Aug 9, 1894. 1.2.1. Paul Leonard Farris, B Nov 8, 1919 1.2.2. Dorothy Frances Farris, B July 7, 1921 1.3. Norma Elizabeth Farris, B Apr 19, 1888 m. Feby 13, 1917 Walter Morrison. Mail carrier. No issue. 1.4. Homer Edgar Farris, B Jany 25, 1891 He is in U.S. Army 1.5. Esther Mae Farris, B. Dec 24, 1897 Telephone operator. Unmarried. 1.6. Francis Isaac Farris, B July 26, 1904 8. Dora Rodarmel 8th Child see Page 489 8.1. Charles Earl Russell, B June 1, 1894 m. Aug 2, 1912 to Tessie Myers who was born Aug 2, 8.1.1. Violet Mardella Russell, B Jany 7?, 1914 8.1.2. Conrad Earl Russell, B July 1916 8.1.3. Margaret Dorma Russell, B Nov 1918 8.1.4. Charles Wayne Russell, B Dec 1920 8.2. John W. Russell B Dec 10, 1900 8.3. Horace Wilber Russell, B May 6, 1905 8.4. Pansy Russell, B Apr 17, 1907 Dora Matilda Rodarmel, Daughter of Rev John S. Rodermel.She was born Sept 12, 1879 was married July 28, 1897 to John Cooper who was born Sept 4, 1872. Her children as listed to in letter of Oct 3, 1922 with dates of birth as given by him are listed here. [children] 1. Pearl Cooper B Sept 29, 1899. She married Normal Ashby who was born May 3, 1896 on Sept 14, 1916 1.1. Dorothy Ashby, B Aug 25, 1917 2. Ray Cooper, B Nov 1, 1902 m. Nov 18, 1920 Gladys McCoy 3. Nellie Cooper, D. Nov 9, 1905 4. Infant Cooper, B Sept 30, 1907 5. Irene Cooper, B Mch 22, 1911 6. Lowell Cooper, B Sept 17, 1913 William Amzile Rodarmel, son of Joseph Rodarmel. He served in the Civil War for 4 yrs, first serving out a two year enlistment & was discharged & then re enlisted & served to the end of the war. He died in June 1869 & is buried at the public graveyard near Ivy in Pike Co, Ind. which is between Petersburgh & Otwell but 1 1/2 miles north of direct route. He was a farmer. He married Catharine Pride. He never lived with her after the war, got a divorce & the children. She married afterwards, John Brown & is he thinks buried in same cemetery. He was married on Oct 20, 1850. [children] 1. Amanda Rodarmel, She died when abt 10. Mr R can just remember her of her carrying him around & of her death. 2. Martha Ann Amanda Rodarmel, b May 7, 1853. She died abt six yrs ago & is buried at Dunkard G.Y. near Parkersburgh, Richland Co, Illinois. She married Thomas R. Gaither of Daviess Co, Ind. a farmer & moved to Illinois where both died. He was born July 19, 1841. They were married Feby 19, 1874. He died Aug 6, 1906 & she Nov 19, 1916. 2.1. Lewis H. Gaither, Born Aug 14, 1876. Has not been heard from for 18 yrs. Do not know whether alive or dead. 2.2. Basil Simpson Gaither, Born Oct 27, 1878 Died young, aged probably 10 yrs. ob Oct 23, 1906. 2.3. Clara C. Gaither Born June 18, 1880. M._______Graham & lives in north part of Ills. Has children. Live Bloomington, Ills. 2.3.1. A daughter Graham, Born Nov 29, 1904 2.3.2. A son Graham, aged 12 2.4. Tillman H. Amanda Gaither Born Oct 8, 1882 Lives at Hermiston, Oregon. 2.4.1. A daughter Gaither, Born July 3, 1910 2.5. Amos F. Gaither, B Dec 8, 1884 Died Apr 13, 1907. 2.6. Annie E. Gaither, B Dec 25, 1886 m. Vernon Simon on Nov 24, 1912 & lives near Calhoun, Richland Co, Ill. He is a farmer. Both living No issue. She wd be the one to write to at Calhoun, Ill. 2.7. Benjamin H. Gaither Born Aug 9, 1888 m. Simon on Sept 1, 1912, sister of Vernon & lives at Bridgeport, Lawrence Co? Ills. He was a farmer, but has moved to town. Both living. Have children. Lives Sumner, Ills, so Anna Simon writes Oct 2, 1922. Has 4 boys, the oldest 8 yrs old. 2.8. William R. Gaither Don't know where he Born Feby 11, 1891 Lives Portland, Oregon. Married on Sept 4, 1920 2.8.1. A daughter Gaither, Born July 19, 1920. 3. John Simpson Rodarmel, B Oct 22, 1856 near Otwell, Pike Co, Ind. Married on Dec 18, 1878 at Clay City, Clay Co, Ills to Miss Alice Dunn of Knox Co, Ind who was born July 23, 1862. Is a minister of the Church of God. 3.1. Dora Matilda Rodarmel, B Sept 12, 1879 m. July 28, 1897 to John Cooper. She died Apr 24, 1920. See Page 497. 3.1.1. Pearl Cooper, M. Normal Ashby Sept 14, 1916. 3.1.2. Ray Cooper, m. Gladys McCoy 3.1.3. Nellie Cooper, unm 3.1.4. Irene Coopre, unm 3.1.5. Infant daughter Cooper, d.y. 3.1.6. Lowel Cooper, unm. 3.2. John William Rodarmel, B Jany 12, 1881 m. Mch 16, 1904 to Lizzie E. Montgomery. Both living at Winslow, Pike Co, Ind. A farmer. She born Jany 17, 1880. 3.2.1. Pascal Rodarmel, B. Aug 3, 1905 died aged abt 7, May 11, 1912 3.2.2. Myron E. Rodarmel B. May 18, 1908 3.2.3. William Pascal Rodarmel, B. Oct 27, 1917 3.2.4. Mary Olena Rodarmel, B. June 18, 1920 ob Nov 8, 1922 3.3. Elijah Ray Rodarmel, B Apr 7, 1884 m.1. Feby 14, 1904 to Pearl M. Coffman who died Mar 5, 1905. M.2. Ivy Petro on Sept 1, 1909. Live in Indianapolis, Ind. Ins Agt. She was born Apr 4, 1889 3.3.1. Ivy Pearl Rodarmel, 1st wife, B Feby 10, 1905 3.3.2. Byron Rodarmel, 2d wife, B May 12, 1910 3.3.3. Avis May Rodarmel, 2d wife, B Dec 17, 1911 3.4. Otto Ralph Rodarmel, B Mch 31, 1887 m. Mch 7, 1909 to Laura Hooper. Groceryman at Logansport. No issue. She was born Nov 12, 1887. 3.4.1. James Rodarmel, adopted Born Jany 11, 1914. 3.5. Bessie Ellen Rodarmel, B. Oct 29, 1891 unmarried 3.6. Simpson Rufus Rodarmel, B Feby 27, 1894 married in Calif & now lives in Jamestown, North Dakota. No issue. 3.7. Mary Prudence Rodarmel, B Mch 31, 1901 m. July 30, 1921 to Herman Arty Romine of Hanbstadt, Ind. Live in Denver Col. He was born Apr 22, 1892. 4. Matilda Rodarmel, B. abt 1858 died in June 1881 at or near Olney, Richland Co. Ills married Amos Ruark of Richland Co, Ill. A farmer. He is dead. 4.1. Cecelia Ruark, m. Ottis Bottoms of Pike Co, Ind where he is a farmer. Has two boys & a girl. 4.2. John Simpson Ruark, unmarried a barber by trade B June? 1881 Lives at Olney, Ills. Samuel A. Rodarmel was born in Pennsylvania June 10, 1810. He died in Washington, Indiana Apr 15, 1864 from the black small pox thought to have been contracted from a letter he opened to read for a woman that had come from her son who was in the Civil War, he being post master here at the time. He was by trade a cabinet maker. He married Lucinda C. Ball on Feby 22, 1831 who was born at Cincinnati, O. Feby 22, 1812 & she died in Washington, Ind Apr 3, 1880 & is buried in the old cemetery in Washington on 6th St, Bedford Road. The court records show they were married June 11, 1832 by Rev Ransom Hawley . he was the son of John & Mary Adams Rodarmel. [children] 1. Oscar F. Rodarmel, B. Wash, Ind May 18, 1833. He was a lawyer & was a Capt in Civil War. He died Dec 9, 1867 wd be 34 yrs 6 mos & 21 days old. He was unmarried. 2. Edna Ann Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Apr 20, 1836. M. Oct 16, 1862 to Thomas J. Axtell, a dry goods merchant. She died in St Louis Apr 24th, 1917. He died Jany 2, 1915. He was born Feby 2d, 1835. 2.1. Harry O. Axtell, Born Oct 5, 1862 Died Aug 20, 1864. 2.2. Edwin Rodarmel Axtell, He was a prominent Doctor in Denver Col. He was married. No issue. Died at age of 33 yrs. 2.3. Frank Foy Axtell, He was born Aug 18, 1867 in Wash, Ind. M. Hattie Duncan. She born Oct 24, 1868 in Wash, Ind. He lives at Port Arthur, Texas & is with Texas Oil Co. His address No 1247 5th ST, Port Arthur, Texas. Married Sept 12, 1904. 2.3.1. Edwin Duncan Axtell, Born Apr 6, 1906 2.3.2. Frank F. Axtell Jr. Born Oct 7, 1909 2.4. Ella E. Axtell, M. George Kramer of Wash, Ind. Live in St Louis, Mo where he is a traveling man. Their No 5657 Maple Ave St Louis, Mo. Thinks she wd have the family record. 2.4.1. Francis Axtell Kramer 3. Ransom Hawley Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Feby 3, 1839 ob Wash, Ind Apr 17, 1843 aged 4 yrs 2 mos & 14 days. 4. Van Sullivan Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Oct 23, 1841 ob Wash Ind June 7, 1843 aged 1 yr 7 mos & 15 days. 5. Samuel Pack Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind June 6, 1845 ob Wash, Ind Oct 7, 1846 aged 1 yr 4 mos & 1 day 6. John Arnold Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Dec 2, 1848 ob Wash, Ind Jany 12, 1887. m. Apr 28, 1875 to Francis Meredith of Wash, Ind, who was born Nov 20, 1858. He was owner & editor of the Washington Gazette. All born in Wash, Ind. 6.1. Claude Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Feby 29, 1876 m. Grace Larkin. They live at Ada, Oklahoma, Supt of Cement Plant No issue. Claude writes Sept 9, 1922 that his wife's name was Grayce Larking & she was born Feby 11, 1877 & they were married Apr 9, 1902. 6.2. Ivy Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Oct 29, 1877 m. Norval Little on Dec 8, 1904 & live at Louisville, Ky where he is an electrician. He was born June 26, 1880. 6.2.1. Margaret Little, Born July 28, 1913 6.3. Firman Allen Rodarmel, B Apr 7, 1879 m. Nov 11, 1900 to Elizabeth Robinson of Flora, Ills. 6.3.1. Mildred Elizabeth Rodarmel, B May 23, 1903 ob Feby 16, 1904 6.3.2. Ruth Elizabeth Rodarmel, B Nov 20, 1908 6.3.3. Eleanor Rhea Rodarmel, B Sept 10, 1914 6.4. Samuel Burrell Rodarmel B Feby 17, 1881 ob Oct 21 1882. 6.5. John Arnold Rodarmel, B May 5, 1883 M. Jennie Prow on Sept 9, 1906. They live at Mitchell, Ind where he sells coal & lumber. She was born Apr 29, 1887 6.5.1. Alice Frances Rodarmel, B Nov 18, 1907 6.5.2. Helen Louise Rodarmel, B July 8, 1909 7. Edith May Rodarmel, B Wash, Ind Apr 1, 1854 m.1. Jany 1, 1871 to Thomas A. Courson of Memphis Tenn, a carriage maker. He is dead. m.2. at Memphis. She died at Memphis, Tenn 7.1. Thomas Courson, d.y. 7.2. Erskine Courson 7.3. Oliver Courson Neely Courson Additional Comments: Extracted from Josiah V. Thompson Journals, Vol. 5 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/in/knox/history/other/abrahamr445gms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/infiles/ File size: 18.3 Kb