Documented History
Grover Thomas Beyl was born 25 July 1891, per Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. However, all other records list his birth year as 1892.
GTB 1900 US Federal Census
In 1900, Grover lived with his parents and siblings at 228 Jackson Street, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, per 1900 United States Federal Census. His father was Jacob Beyl, born December 1846 in France and immigrated in 1852. His mother was Margaret E. born November 1855 in Indiana. Her parents were born in Germany.
GTB 1900 US Federal Census
Grover’s siblings were: Jacob W., born May 1876, Mary E. born August 1879, John E. born February 1887, and Lillie F. born January 1890. Jacob and Margaret’s grand-daughter, Helen M. born June 1899, also lived with them. Both Jacobs worked as Carpenters at the time. Mary, Edward, and Thomas were at school when the census was taken.
GTB 1910 US Federal Census
Grover lived with his parents and brothers at 542 Jackson Street, Columbus, Indiana according to the 1910 United States Federal Census. His father, Jacob Beyl was 63 years old at the time and not working. Jacob’s wife, Margaret, was 53 years old and worked as a Poultry House Chesser.
Grover’s brothers were Jacob W. age 33 and Edward age 23, both worked as Laborers at a liquor factory. Grover was a Laborer in the furniture industry. Jacob Sr. and his parents were born in France, Margaret’s parents were born in Germany. Everybody else was born in Indiana.
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GTB 1912 U.S. City Directories
In 1912, Grover lived at 916 Bates Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Machinest at the time. He lived with his brother Edward who was a Packer. That neighborhood has since been torn down and there is now a parking lot where the house used to be.
GTB 1915 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
In 1915, Grover lived at 542 Jackson Street, Columbus, Indiana, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Carpenter at the time with Emerson-Brantingham Co as was his brothers Edward and Jacob W. Jacob W. and Grover were living with their mother Margaret E. who was a widow by this point. That house has since been torn down, along with the rest of the neighborhood, to make way for a parking garage and city buildings.
GTB 1917 U.S. City Directories
In 1917, Grover lived at 602 Woodlawn Avenue in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Packer at the time.
Military
On 5 January 1917, Grover registered for the World War I Draft. He was 24 years old at the time with gray eyes and brown hair. He was slender with a medium build. At the time he lived at 1417 E. Tabor Street, Indianapolis, Indiana and worked as an Order Picker with L.T. Hurst & Co. at 113 S. Penn Street. His birthday is listed as 24 July 1892.
GTB 1917 US World War I Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918
Marriage
Grover married Katherine M. Mayer on 10 March 1917 in Marion County, Indiana, per Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993. His parents are listed as Margaret Elizabeth Kern and Jacob Beyl. His birthdate is listed as 1894 in Columbus, Indiana. He was 23 years old when he married.
GTB 1918 U.S. City Directories
In 1918, Grover lived at 1417 E. Tabor in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Clerk at the time.
GTB 1919 U.S. City Directories
In 1919, Grover lived at 1417 E. Tabor in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Laborer at the time.
1417 E. Tabor in 2014
Jacob William Jr. lived with Grover at the time. Jacob was a Carpenter.
GTB 1920 U.S. City Directories
In 1920, Grover lived at 1417 E. Tabor in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Laborer at the time.
GTB 1920 US Federal Census
According to the 1920 United States Federal Census, Grover lived at 1417 Kelly Street, Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Katherine and their daughter Elizabeth. Katherine was 22, Grover was 27, and Elizabeth was 1 year, 8 months old. Grover’s brother, Jacob, also lived with them. He was 43 years old. And Grover’s niece, Helen Smith, lived with them at 20 years old. Grover worked as a Laborer at a Machine Shop. Jacob worked as a Laborer at a Match Shop. And Helen was a Packer at a Bakery Company.
GTB 1921 U.S. City Directories
In 1921, Grover lived at 1424 Cruft in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Laborer at the time.
1424 Cruft in 2014
Jacob William Jr. lived with Grover at the time. Jacob was also a Laborer.
GTB 1922 U.S. City Directories
In 1922, Grover lived at 1440 Cruft in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
1440 Cruft in 2014
Grover was a Laborer at the time.
GTB 1923 U.S. City Directories
In 1923, Grover lived at 1208 E Kelly in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Laborer at the time.
GTB 1924 U.S. City Directories
In 1924, Grover lived at 1208 E Kelly in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a packer at the time.
GTB 1926 U.S. City Directories
In 1926, Grover lived at 1208 E Kelly in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a meat cutter at the time.
GTB 1929 US City Directories 1822-1995
In 1929, Grover and Katherine lived at 208 E Kelly Street in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a meat cutter at the time.
GTB 1930 US Federal Census
Grover lived his wife and their two daughters, per the 1930 United States Federal Census, at 1209 E. Kelly, Indianapolis, Indiana. Grover owned the home valued at $3,000. He was 37 years old and his wife, Katherine, was 32 years old at the time.
GTB 1933 1208 E Kelly in 2014
Their daughters Elizabeth and Helen were 11 and 9 years old respectively, both in school. Grover was a Butcher at a Packing House at the time.
GTB 1931 U.S. City Directories
In 1931, Grover and Katherine lived at 1208 E Kelly Street in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Meat Cutter at the time.
GTB 1933 U.S. City Directories
In 1933, Grover and Katherine lived at 1208 E Kelly Street in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a Laborer at the time.
GTB 1934 US City Directories, 1822-1995
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Grover T Beyl lived at 1208 E. Kelly, Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Katherine M. in 1934. He was a butcher at the time. His brother and family lived nearby at 417 Parkway Avenue.
GTB 1935 U.S. City Directories
In 1935, Grover and Katherine lived at 1208 E Kelly Street in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a butcher at the time for Hilgemeier & Bro Inc.
GTB 1936 U.S. City Directories
In 1936, Grover and Katherine lived at 1208 E Kelly Street in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a butcher at the time.
GTB 1937 U.S. City Directories
In 1937, Grover and Katherine lived at 1208 E Kelly Street in Indianapolis, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Grover was a butcher at the time.
Death
Grover passed away on 25 August 1938, according to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. At the time, he resided at 1208 Kelly Street, Beech Grove, Marion, Indiana. He died at St. Francis Hospital at 4:50am of a Concussion of the Brain. Other noted contributory causes of importance were fracture of the left clavicle and fracture of the right elbow. An autopsy was performed. He had been in an auto accident on the highway on 22 August 1938 which resulted in the injuries noted. He was married to Katherine and worked as a Butcher at Helgemeiers. His parents were Jacob Beyl and Margaret Kern. The informant was his daughter, Helen.
GTB 1938 US Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Grover Thomas was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery on 27 August 1938, per Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 and US, Find A Grave, 1600s-Current. He rests in Section 74, Lot 750. I requested a photo of his headstone from folks living in the area and a Find A Grave contributor was kind enough to run out and take a photo for me.
GTB 1938 Headstone
So that’s it for Grover Thomas. As always, I will continue my research and will update this page as I find additional information about him. I would love to tell more of his story.
~Kris
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