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     Mercy Morse Longley was born on 15 May 1906 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Howard Longley and Helen Mildred Morse. Mercy Morse Longley was born circa 1907 at Indiana. She married Carl Frederick Prell, son of Horace H. Prell and Barbara Shelter, on 28 October 1926 at 45 East Elm St., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^3,1 Mercy Morse Longley died on 16 May 2005 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 99.^2,1 She was cremated on 20 May 2005 at Michiana Crematory, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She graduated circa 1925 at St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³

Mercy M.L. Prell

May 15, 1906 - May 16, 2005 Mercy Morse Longley Prell died at home May 16, 2005. She was born May 15, 1906 in Clay Township and was a lifelong South Bend resident. She was the daughter of William Longley and Helen Morse Longley. Her father was born in South Bend; her mother was born in St. Laurence County, N.Y. She attended Madison School, Central High School, and graduated from St. Mary's Academy. She then attended the Art Institute in Chicago. On October 28, 1926, she married Carl Frederick Prell, also of South Bend. He preceded her May 17, 1968. Mercy Prell joined the South Bend Junior League in 1927 and had been an active member. She assisted in starting the South Bend Blood Bank and Planned Parenthood in South Bend. She had been active in and on the board of the Northern Indiana Historical Society. She is survived by a daughter, Penelope Luce, a granddaughter and a grandson, Lauri and Zachary Luce, all of whom live in California. Arrangements are being handled by Welsheimer Funeral Home. Interment will be private at Highland Cemetery. Any donations should be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, 12 Jun 2005, Sun, Page C10.⁴


Her Social Security Number was 309-48-1626 issued in Indiana. Social Security Death Index list born 15 May 1906 and died 16 May 2005.

Marriage of Longley / Prell

The marriage of Miss Mercy Morse Longley and Carl Frederick Prell of South Bend, took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the horn of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinn-Beesley, 45 East Elm street. Chicago. Mr. Prell is the son of Mrs. Barbara Prell, 410 West Madison street. The marriage ceremony was read In the presence of the Immediate families and Intimate friends. Following a wedding trip In the east, Mr. and Mrs. Prell will reside South Bend. Mrs. Prell Is a graduate of St. Mary's college and Mr. Prell is a graduate of the South Bend High school and is connected with the Lamport-MacDonald company. Mrs. Hugh M. Stephenson, Mrs. J. R. Summers, Fred E. Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Altgelt, of this city, were among the guests at the ceremony.

The South Bend Tribune
South Bend, Indiana
28 Oct 1926, Thu - Page 5.³

     Permelia A. Longley was born on 2 April 1836 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Permelia A. Longley was born circa 1837 at Indiana.³ She married Andrew Jackson Greenwood on 31 October 1861 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,5 Permelia A. Longley died on 7 February 1928 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 91.^6,1,2 She was buried on 9 February 1928 at Ullery Cemetery, Roseland, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,7,2
Jim Coleman record lists Andrew J. Greenwood marrying Permelia A. Longley on 08 Oct 1867.³ She lived in May 1916 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵ The cause of death was Senility.⁷ She lived in February 1892 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁸

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Tuesday 07 Feb 1928 , section 1, page 5

The Mortuary Record - Mrs. Permelia Greenwood
Mrs. Permelia Greenwood, age 91, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Christian, Clay township, at 12:15 o'clock this morning. She had been ill for a long time of complications. Mrs. Greenwood was born in this county April 2, 1836. She was married 65 years ago to Andrew Jackson Greenwood. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Byron Christian, Mrs. Grant Miller, both of Clay township, and Mrs. Arthur Kizer, Sumption Prairie; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Newton Longley, Clay township, and Francis Krill, La Fountain, Ind., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wenger, of South Bend. The funeral will be at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Christian, Clay township, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Clyde Forney, of the First Church of Brethren, officiating. Burial will be at the Ullery cemetery, north of Roseland.¹

     Roland Horace Longley was born on 18 October 1914 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Horace James Longley and Lillie E. Fickenscher. Roland Horace Longley married Betty Lou Palmer on 24 March 1940 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Roland Horace Longley died on 3 July 2002 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 87.¹ He was cremated on 11 July 2002.

Roland H. Longley
Oct. 18, 1914 - July 3, 2002

Roland H. Longley, 87, of Bercado Place, died Wednesday, July 3rd, following a lengthy illness. He had been a resident of Fountainview for the last two years.

Roland was born in Granger, Ind., on Oct. 18, 1914, and had lived in this area all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace J. and Lillie (Fichenscher) Longley; by his son, Timothy R. Longley of Rockwell, Texas, in October 2000; a sister, Rosella H. Ditsler in March 1996; and by a brother, Kenneth L. Longley in 1957.

Mr. Longley married the former Betty L. Palmer in South Bend, Ind., on March 24, 1940. She survives. He is also survived by four nephews, Robert G. Ditsler, Gene L. Ditsler, William H. Ditsler and Larry K. Ditsler.

Roland was a member of The First Christian Church of South Bend. He was formerly the chief of civil defense and on the police reserve. He was a good marksman and earned the sharpshooter status. Roland enjoyed travelling.

Following his wishes, there will be no visitation, and a memorial service will be at a later date. Bubb Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of South Bend.

The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Thu, Jul 04, 2002 ·Page 27.¹

     Rosella Hilda Longley was born on 10 March 1913 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Horace James Longley and Lillie E. Fickenscher. Rosella Hilda Longley married Harry R. Ditsler on 26 April 1933 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Rosella Hilda Longley died on 24 March 1996 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 83. She was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Russell Claude Longley was born on 10 January 1909 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Horace James Longley and Lillie E. Fickenscher. Russell Claude Longley died on 11 April 1911 at Harris Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 2.¹ He was buried at Harris Prairie Cemetery, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ The cause of death was Scarlet Fever.

     Sara Josephine Longley was born on 15 April 1849 at Harris Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Rupel. Sara Josephine Longley married John M. Shimp, son of Jacob Shimp and Hannah Graham, on 16 March 1870 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Sara Josephine Longley died on 30 December 1931 at Harris Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.^2,3 She was buried on 2 January 1932 at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 HARN Family Bible. HARN Family Bible spelled name as "SHRIMP". History of St Joseph Co., spelled name as "SHIMP".

Following obituary for Sarah Josephine Shimp:

Mrs. Sarah Josephine Shimp.
Mrs. Sarah Josephine Shimp, of Harris township, Edwardsburg highway, died in her residence at 4:46 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. She was born in Greene township, April 15, 1849 and spent her entire life in this community. She leaves two sons Delbert Shimp and Andrew L. Shimp, both of St. Joseph county; one brother, William H. Longley of this city and a sister, Mrs. G. R. Summers, of South Bend. The body may be viewed in the residence of his son, Delbert Shimp, Edwardsburg road. The funeral will be Saturday, 1 p. m. in Riverview cemetery and the arrangements are in charge of Rev Elmer Ward Cole.
The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Thu, Dec 31, 1931 ·Page 13.⁴

     Sarah Longley was born on 21 November 1840 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Sarah Longley was born circa 1842 at Indiana.² She married Seth Hammond. Sarah Longley died on 12 November 1909 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.^3,1 She was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She lived in February 1892 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴

     Thomas Longley was born on 3 March 1807 at Addison, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Mary Rupel, daughter of Jacob Rupel and Nancy Ann Livengood, on 17 July 1831 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.³ Thomas Longley married Sarah Witter on 28 November 1866 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Thomas Longley died on 11 February 1892 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 84.^1,4 He was buried on 14 February 1892 at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147. In 1880 Thomas Longley was a Farmer. The cause of death was Grip and General debility from old age.⁴ In 1850 Census, Thomas listed as Laborer, real estate worth $2000.

THOMAS LONGLEY DEAD.
He Was One of the Oldest of the Pioneers of St. Joseph County.

The venerable Thomas Longley, of Clay township, died at 7:30 o'clock last evening, of the grip and a general debility from old age. The funeral will be held on Sunday forenoon at 11 o'clock at the Ullery church in Clay township, friends meeting at the house at 10 o'clock.

Mr. Longley would have celebrated his 85th birthday on the 3d of next month. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and carne to Indiana with his father's family in 1834, settling first in Elkhart county, afterwards in Madison township, this county, then living in German township near Portage chapel, and finally, about twenty years ago, moving to Clay township where he bought the Pulling farm. Altogether he lived in this county more than half century. He was always kind and respected as an industrious , upright man and with record for honesty that was above reproach. Mr. Longley was twice married. His first wife was a Miss Rupel, sister of the venerable Samuel Rupel. Years after her death he was married to Mrs. Hardman, sister of Mr. George Witter, and her sudden death last April by the breaking of carriage in which she was riding near the Birdsell works will be remembered by readers of the TRIBUNE.

By his first wife Mr. Longley had 12 children. Those living are Mrs. A. J. Greenwood, Mrs. Seth Hammond, Mrs. C. M. Wenger and Newton Longley, of this county; Mrs. Joseph Krill, of North Manchester, this state, and Mrs. Harriet Greenwood, Carthage, Mo. Besides his brother, Mr. Andrew Longley, of Greene township, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Polly Daggett, of Elkhart county, and Mrs. Mercy Bellestone, of Lowe, and also brother, Lewis, in the same state. The sister in Iowa is upwards of 90 years old..

The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Fri, Feb 12, 1892 ·Page 1.⁴

     Thomas Newton Longley was born on 25 February 1856 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. Thomas Newton Longley married Mary A. Lowry on 16 October 1879 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Thomas Newton Longley died on 7 September 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75. He lived in February 1892 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Timothy Roland Longley was born on 19 May 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Roland Horace Longley and Betty Lou Palmer. Timothy Roland Longley married Carol Lee Houk on 20 November 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Timothy Roland Longley married Dianna Sue Fields on 26 April 1979 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Timothy Roland Longley married Michelle Lee Bilder on 3 November 1990 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Timothy Roland Longley married Dianna Sue Fields on 26 August 2000 at Rockwall Co., Texas. Timothy Roland Longley died on 22 October 2000 at Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Texas, at age 59.¹

Timothy R. Longley
May 19, 1941 - Oct. 21, 2000

Timothy R. Longley, 59, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, in Rockwall, Texas.He was born on May 19, 1941, in South Bend, Ind., to Roland H. and Betty Palmer Longley.

Mr. Longley served in the United States Navy. He was a longtime member of the Elks Club in South Bend, and the Knollwood Country Club where he was an avid golfer. For 20 years he owned and operated four music stores, Drumville Guitarland in South Bend and Indianapolis, Ind., and Columbus and Dayton, Ohio He was employed with Rainsoft and Culligan Water Treatments In Indiana and Michigan for 15 years. Mr. Longley was a member of the New Life Christian Fellowship In Dallas, and loved the Lord with all his heart.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne Longley of Rockwall; two sons, Reverend Ted Blair of Sachse, Texas, and Tim Blair of St Petersburg, Fla; a daughter. Staff Sergeant Theresa Robinson of Richmond Hills, Ga; his parents. Roland and Betty Longley of South Bend; a sister. Jenny Bernhardt, two grandchildren, Brandon Robinson of Richmond Hills and Noel Blair of Sachse; and by two nephews. Scott and Denny of South Bend.

The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Sun, Oct 22, 2000 ·Page 42.¹

     William Longley was born in 1833. He was the son of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel. William Longley died on 15 December 1836 at Indiana.

     William H. Longley was born on 3 October 1846 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was born on 15 April 1846 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Andrew Longley and Mary Rupel. William H. Longley married Helen Louise Sarle, daughter of Richard Sarle and Lucerina Mann, on 14 December 1871 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ William H. Longley died on 17 August 1935 at South William St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 88.^1,2 He was buried on 20 August 1935 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He graduated in 1867 at University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Degree in Commerce.¹ Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co,1893,pg 316.
History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, 1880, page 928-929, had the following:
William H. Longley was born in Elkhart county, Ind., October 3, 1846, and is the son of Andrew and Mary Longley, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Indiana. His father came to this state in 1834, and located in Elkhart county, where he resided until 1853; he then came to this county and located on Portage Prairie, and soon afterward moved to Sumption's Prairie, where he now resides. Mr. Longley remained at home on the farm until he was 16 years old, then entered the University of Notre Dame, where he took a full commercial course, and graduated in 1867; he them entered the dry goods house of John Brownfield, Esq., where he has since been engaged as salesman and book-keeper.
He was married in this city, to Miss Helen L. Searle of the same place, December 14, 1871, a daughter of Richard Searle Esq., of this place, and was born in Pennsylvania in 1848; they have one son, born January 28, 1878. In 1868 John N. Lederer formed a partnership with A.T. Coquillard and W. H. Longley. They purchased large tracts of land in Boone county, Nebraska, and platted and laid out the village of St. Edwards. In August, 1876, they formed a stock company, known as "The St. Edward's Land and Emigration Company". Mr. Longley is treasurer of the St. Edwards Land and Emigration Company, and also of the Wisconsin Land and Emigration Company of this city. Politically, he is a Democrat. He lived in 1901 at 215 S. William St., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

Hon. W.H. Longley, ex-mayor of South Bend, and president of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company, is a native of Elkhart county, Ind., where he was born on October 3, 1846, a son of Andrew and Mary Longley, natives of Pennsylvania and Elkhart County, Ind., respectively. The paternal grandfather, William Longley, removed from his native State to Elkhart county, Ind., about 1834, of which section he was among the pioneer settlers. They came thither in wagons and located in the vicinity of Elkhart, where Mr. Longley purchased a heavily timbered and very wild tract of land. The Indians were still plentiful throughout the region, but were not hostile. On this farm the grandfather was called from life. About 1853 Andrew Longley came to St. Joseph county and settled on Sumption Prairie, where, until within a few years, he followed agricultural pursuits. Three children were born to himself and wife: William H., Josephine and Mercy. William H. Longley, the subject of this sketch, remained with and assisted his father on the home farm until he we was twenty-on years of age, receiving the advantages of the district schools in the vicinity of his rural home, his education being completed in Notre Dame College, from the commercial department of which he graduated in 1867. Soon after this he entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield, where he remained until 1888, at which time he engaged in the manufacture of knit underwear; He was one of the incorporators of the A.C. Staley Manufacturing Company, of which he was made vice-president, and held the office until elected to the position of mayor of South Bend. He is still a stockholder in this concern, and is also one of the incorporators of the Northern Indiana Hedge Fence Company. He is a stockholder in the St. Edwards Land and Insurance Company of St. Edwards, Neb. He was elected Mayor of South Bend in 1888, was re-elected 1890, during which time he was careful to guard the interests of the city and made a very efficient official. In 1882 he was made councilman from the Second Ward, in which capacity he served one term. He is one of the leading spirits of the city, and is always a leader in public enterprises. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., the K. of P., being a charter member of the Crusade Lodge, No. 14, and also belongs to the Uniform Rank. He has been a married man since 1872, at which time Miss Helen Searle became his wife, and eventually the mother of a son and two daughters: Howard, Mary and Edna. Mr. Longley has a goodly amount of this world's goods, and is a successful and intelligent business man.⁴ He lived on 30 December 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Sunday 18 Aug 1935, Section 1, page 1 and 5.

W.H. LONGLEY, EX-MAYOR, DIES
William H. Longley, South Bend's eight mayor, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night at the age of 88 years in his home at 215 South William street. He had been in failing health for several years and his death was attributed to the infirmities of age.
Mr. Longley was the second democratic mayor of South Bend, elected first in 1888 and again in 1890. In those days the term was for two years. During the years he held office, many notable improvements were made in the city. He also served in 1882 as councilman from the Second ward and was one of the incorporators of the former A.C. Staley Manufacturing company, of which he was vice-president until 1888. This company later became the Stephenson Underwear mills, now out of existence.
Born Oct. 3, 1846, in Elkhart, Ind., Mr. Longley came to South Bend at an early age and was married to Miss Helen Searle. Mrs. Longley died several years ago. His father, Andrew Longley, was born in Pennsylvania and his mother, Mary Longley, was a native of Elkhart county. They settled on a farm at Sumption Prairie, St. Joseph county, in 1853.
After receiving the usual common school education in the district school William Longley attended the University of Notre Dame and was graduated in 1867 with a degree in commerce. When he first came to South Bend Mr. Longley entered the dry goods store of John Brownfield and was employed there until he was first elected mayor of South Bend.
In 1892 he became a member of the firm of Beeper & Longley, manufacturers of brick. Later he became a sewer contractor in connection with the late Charles Knott but he retired years before his death.
Three children survive. They are Howard Longley, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Altgelt and Miss Edna Longley, both of South Bend. One granddaughter, Mrs. Carl Prell, and a sister, Mrs. G.B. Summers, also reside in this city.
The body may be viewed in the residence from Monday morning until the hour of the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted in the residence by Rev. Charles Tupper Baillie, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Mr. Longley was a member of the Crusade Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias, and was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. His death leaves four ex-mayors of South Bend living. They are Fred W. Keller, Eli F. Seebirt, Chester R. Montgomery and W.R. Hinkle.¹

The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 19 Aug 1935, Section 2, page 6.

Funeral Notes
A change was been made in the funeral plans for William H. Longley, former mayor of South Bend, who died Saturday night in his home, 215 South William street. The body will lie in the residence from 9 o'clock Tuesday morning until the funeral there at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, instead of throughout today. Pallbearers will be Walter McInerny, William K. Lamport, William A. Sarlee, of Mishawaka; Delbert Simp (SIC), of Granger, this county; Carl Prell and Herman Altgelt.⁶

     William Howard Longley was born on 28 January 1878 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of William H. Longley and Helen Louise Sarle. William Howard Longley married Helen Mildred Morse, daughter of Hobart Abel Morse and Elizabeth Dorwin, on 16 October 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. William Howard Longley and Helen Mildred Morse were divorced.² William Howard Longley married Marcia May VanSlyke before 1930. William Howard Longley died on 28 May 1955 at Frederic Twp., Crawford Co., Michigan, at age 77.^3,4 He was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Lake Orion, Crawford Co., Michigan.⁴ Pictorial & Biographical Memoirs, Elkhart & St. Joseph Co, 1893, pg 316. He lived in August 1935 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁵ He lived in March 1944 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.⁶

     Mary Marilla Loomis was born on 19 February 1801 at Troy, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.² She married Phineas Cromwell Williams. Mary Marilla Loomis died on 30 June 1859 at East Troy, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.² She was buried at Hilton Cemetery, Troy, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.²

     Rosalie Mary Lootens was born on 27 November 1896 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She married Achiel Emil Accoe on 20 June 1916 at Indiana.¹ Rosalie Mary Lootens died on 19 May 1989 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 92.² She was buried at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Evelyn Lopez married David Allen Harn, son of Alan Duane Harn and Ruth Ann Spainhour, on 30 June 1990 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.¹

     Ann Loring married Benjamin Ruple, son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 148.

     Randy Lee Lother and Robbyn Anne Sklenar were unmarried partners.

     Male Lott married Lynn Ross, daughter of Robert Richard Ross and Helen Marian Harn.

     Nelson Charles Lotvedt and female (?) were unmarried partners.

     Ruth Anna Lougee was born on 29 October 1932 at Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska. She married Gary Duane Couse, son of Phillip Andrew Couse and Garnet Fellows, on 10 October 1952 at Nebraska. Ruth Anna Lougee died on 4 October 2009 at Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, at age 76. She was cremated.¹

     Judith Lougher was born on 11 September 1946. She married Robert Paul Gelinas Sr., son of Robert H. Gelinas and Marjorie Delores Reyna, on 2 November 1963 at Caroline, Tompkins Co., New York. Judith Lougher died on 14 December 2016 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, at age 70.

     Nehmiah Lounsbury married Margaret Purdy, daughter of Ebenezer Purdy and Eunice Purdy, on 19 June 1824.

     Robert Love was born on 28 February 1847 at Schuyler Co., New York.¹ He was the son of William Love and Margarette (?) Robert Love married Mary L. Hanmer, daughter of Peter Hanmer and Ruth Anna Bacon, on 26 March 1873 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ Robert Love died on 2 March 1935 at age 88.¹ He was buried at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ His Ancestral File Number is RGTD-M8.

     Ruth Love was born on 16 January 1883 at Pine Grove, Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Love and Mary L. Hanmer. Ruth Love married Guy Robert Caywood, son of Joseph G. Caywood and Sarah Jane Purdy, on 31 December 1907 at New York. Ruth Love died on 24 June 1960 at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Tyrone Union Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler Co., New York. Her Ancestral File Number is RGTL-ZS, submitted by Karen C. McKenna.

     William Love was born circa 1822 at Schuyler Co., New York.¹ He married Margarette (?) His Ancestral File Number is RGTD-KW.

     As of 1930, Isabella H. Loveing was also known as Isabel. She was born on 3 September 1868 at Loon Lake, Franklin Co., New York.^2,3 She married William J. Perkins, son of Timothy Ellsworth Perkins and Rhoda A. Boston, on 18 October 1899 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Isabella H. Loveing died on 13 August 1969 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California, at age 100.^3,2 She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.³ She lived in September 1936 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.⁴

Isabel Perkins Dies At Age 100
A Porterville centenarian, Isabel Perkins died Wednesday in a Berkeley convalescent home following a long illness. Mrs. Perkins would have been 101 in September.
The former Isabel Lovering was born Sept. 3, 1868, At Loon lake, N. Y. When she was 18 the family moved to Hector, Minn, and she attended Hamline university at St. Paul.
In 1899 she met and married William Joseph Perkins while they were both teachers in the Minnesota State Reform school. They established their home on a farm and it was here their four oldest children were born.
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins brought their family to Porterville and developed citrus property southeast of town. Their youngest son was born here. Mr. Perkins died in 1936.
In 1942 Mrs. Perkins sold the ranch and moved into Porterville where she lived until the spring of 1968 when she went to Berkeley to enter a convalescent home where she has been since.
Last year her 100th birthday was marked by two celebrations -- the first a family dinner at the home of her daughter and the second at the convalescent home. Asked on the occasion to what she attributed her long and active life, with pert brightness she replied, "Faith in God, hard work, and keeping up my interest in all things."
Her very active life included a 60 year membership in the First United Methodist church here during which she was president of the Women's Society for Christian Service five different times.
Survivors include two sons, Nell L. of Friant and Max E. Perkins of Los Angeles; two daughters, Miss Ina M. Perkins of Porterville and Mrs. Rhoda Bolfing of Berkeley. Another son, Waldo, died in 1966. Funeral services are pending at the Loyd chapel.
Porterville Recorder (Porterville, California)
Thu, Aug 14, 1969 ·Page 1.²

     Esther May Lovejoy was born on 20 January 1907 at Cavalier Co., North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Jotham Sewell Lovejoy and Harriet Evelyn Cowles. Esther May Lovejoy married John Henry Detwiler, son of John Henry Detwiler and Ellendora Dimmick, after 1931. Esther May Lovejoy died on 31 May 1982 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 75.¹ She was buried at Meridian Cemetery, Kent, King Co., Washington.¹ Esther and John Henry Detwiler believed to have four children.²

     Jotham Sewell Lovejoy was born on 7 January 1843 at Albion, Kennebec Co., Maine.¹ He married Harriet Evelyn Cowles in 1897. Jotham Sewell Lovejoy died on 16 June 1936 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 93.¹ He was buried at Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac, King Co., Washington.¹

     Blanche Alta Loveless was born on 24 May 1892 at Utah. She married Franklin Valentine Harn, son of Winfield Scott Harn and Fannie Louisia Stein, on 2 October 1908 at Baker Co., Oregon. Blanche Alta Loveless died on 23 February 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.