Mary Elizabeth Beyl
Documented History
Mary was born 26 August 1879, per Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
The 1880 United States Federal Census has Mary living with her parents and brother at 228 Jackson Street, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana in 1880. Her father is listed as Jacob Beyl, her mother listed as Elizabeth. Jacob Jr. is listed as William.
MEB 1880 United States Federal Census
Jacob Sr. was 32 years old at the time working as a RailRoad Laborer. He is marked as Maimed, crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled. He and his parents were born in France. Elizabeth is listed as 24 years old as a housekeeper. She was born in Indiana, her parents were born in Germany. William was 4 years old at the time. Mary was 9 months.
MEB 1900 United States Federal Census – 1
In 1900, Mary lived with her parents and siblings still at 228 Jackson. Jacob Sr. was 53 years old working as a carpenter. He had been unemployed for 5 months of the year. Jacob Jr. was also working as a carpenter and unemployed for 6 months. He was 24 years old at the time. Margaret E. was 44 years old. Mary E. was 20, John E. was 13, Lillie F. was 10, and Thomas G. was 7. Jacob and Margaret’s grand-daughter, Helen M. Bond, was also living with them at the time. She was 11 months.
MEB 1900 United States Federal Census – 2
Jacob Sr.’s birthday is listed as December 1846. Margaret’s was November 1855. They had been married for 29 years. Jacob Jr.’s birthday was listed as May 1876. Mary E. August 1879, John E. February 1887, Lillie F. January 1890, Thomas G. July 1892, and Helen’s was June 1899. Jacob Sr. and his parents were born in France. Margaret’s parents were born in Germany.
Marriage
Mary Elizabeth Beyl married Charles Arthur Blake on 24 July 1901 in Marion County, Indiana. Mary was 22 years old at the time. Her parents are listed as Jacob Beyl and Kahn. Mary’s birth place is listed as Tennessee. Mary had 1 child, Helen Marie Blake.
On 16 January 1908, Mary Elizabeth Beyl and Charles Arthur Blake had a little girl at 3pm. They named her Mary Belle Blake. At the time, they lived at 634 East Georgia Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Charles was 30 and Mary was 29 at the time. Charles was a solicitor and driver.
According to the 1910 United States Federal Census, Mary Elizabeth Blake lived at 910 Bates Street, Center Township, Indiana with her husband Charles Arthur Blake and their children. Charles was 31 and Mary was 30 years old at the time. Helen was 10 years old and Mary was 2 years old. Charles was a wagon driver for an Oil company.
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Death
Mary passed away at 36 years, 11 months, and 5 days old according to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. Her father is listed as Jacob Beyl, born in France. Her mother is listed as Margarett E. Kern. The Informant was her daughter, Hellen M. Blake. Mary died on 31 July 1916 at 6pm from Uremia. Uremia is a condition involving abnormally high levels of waste products in the blood. She had been suffering from Chronic Parenchymatous Nephritis which is chronic inflammation of the kidney. She was buried in Columbus, Indiana on 3 August 1916.
MEB Death Certificate
So that’s all I have on Mary Elizabeth. As always, I will post any additional information that I find during my research on this page as I find it. If you knew Mary or you would like to share some stories you’ve heard about her, please don’t hesitate to use the comments section below to share her story!
Until next time,
~Kris
MEB Family Tree
Lillian Francis Beyl
Documented History
Lillian Francis Beyl was born 11 January 1890, per Bartholomew County, Indiana, Birth Records Index, 1882-1920. Interestingly, there are two listings for the same dates, same parents. Perhaps they were twins?
LFB 1890 Birth Record
Lillian’s name isn’t listed next to her birth, it only says the last name. Maybe her parents hadn’t chosen a first and middle name yet. Her parents are listed as Jacob Beyl and M. E. Kern.
LFB 1900 Census
In 1900, Lillie lived with her parents and siblings still at 228 Jackson. Jacob Sr. was 53 years old working as a carpenter. He had been unemployed for 5 months of the year. Jacob Jr. was also working as a carpenter and unemployed for 6 months. He was 24 years old at the time.
LFB 1900 US Federal Census
Margaret E. was 44 years old. Mary E. was 20, John E. was 13, Lillie F. was 10, and Thomas G. was 7. Jacob and Margaret’s grand-daughter, Helen M. ?Bond?, was also living with them at the time. She was 11 months.
LFB 1900 US Federal Census
Jacob Sr.’s birthday is listed as December 1846. Margaret’s was November 1855. They had been married for 29 years. Jacob Jr.’s birthday was listed as May 1876. Mary E. August 1879, John E. February 1887, Lillie F. January 1890, Thomas G. July 1892, and Helen’s was June 1899. Jacob Sr. and his parents were born in France. Margaret’s parents were born in Germany.
Marriage
Lillie married James Everett Mobley on 31 August 1909, per Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993 and Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941. Her parents were listed as Jacob Beyl and Margaret E Kern. According to their marriage license, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001, Everett was born in Columbus, Indiana on 8 April 1887. He worked as a clerk living at 217 No. Ill. Street.
LFB 1909 Indiana Marriages 1810-2001
His father was Robert Mobley and was deceased. His mother was Susanah Windler and was a housekeeper in Columbus. She and Everett’s father were born in Ohio. This was Everett’s first marriage.
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Lillie was also born in Columbus on 11 January 1890. She lived at 514 Jackson Street and worked as a housekeeper. Her father was Jacob Beyl, born in France. He worked as a Carpenter. Her mother was Margaret Kern, born in Charleston, Indiana. She worked as a housekeeper. Jacob and Margaret lived in Columbus. This was Lillie’s first marriage also.
LFB 1910 Census
On 9 October 1912 at 9am, Everett and Lillie had a baby girl named Jaunetta in Jordan, Warren County, Indiana per Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Everett was 25 and Lillie was 22 years old at the time. Everett worked as a section laborer. Lillie was a housewife. Jaunetta may have been a twin as the box for Twin, Triplet, or Other has an X in it and the birth certificate states that Lillie had 3 children but only 2 were living.
LFB 1912 Indiana Birth Certificates 1907-1940 – Jaunetta
According to the 1910 United States Federal Census, Lillie lived with her husband and son on Bates Street in Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. Lillie was 20 years old at the time. Her husband, Everett was 23 and their son, Robert F. was 3 months old. Everett worked as a Wagon Driver for Wholesale Grocery. The two had been married 1 year and Robert was their first child.
LFB 1920 Census
Lillie and Everett lived at 926 Hasbrook Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, per the 1920 United States Federal Census. They rented their house and lived with their 4 children: Robert, Juanita, Charles, and Harold. Everett was 31 and Lillie was 29 years old at the time. Everett’s parents were from Ohio, Lillie’s from France. Robert was 10, Juanita was 7, Charles was 3 years 11 months, and Harold was 2 years old. Everett was a Conductor with the Street Railway.
Death
Lillie passed away in 1953, per US Find A Grave 1600s-Current. She is resting with Everett at New Crown Cemetery and Mausoleum, Indianapolis, Indiana. Their children are listed as Robert Francis Mobley (1910-1956), Harold E Mobley (1917-1994), Mary Jane Mobley Walters (1922-1987), Betty Jean Mobley Clark (1926-1990), Joann Mobley Gulley (1928-1993). Take a look at her Find A Grave memorial.
1953 Headstone
Not a lot of information for Ms. Lillie just yet, but I will keep at it and update this page as I find new information. And don’t forget! If you knew her or are related to her, I would love to hear from you. If you have some stories you’d like to share, don’t hesitate to post them in the comments below.
~Kris
LFB Family Tree
Grover Thomas Beyl
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
GTB Family Tree
Frederick Eugene Beyl
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Documented History
Viola Mildred‘s youngest sibling was Frederick Eugene Beyl.
FEB 1934 Indiana Birth Certificates 1907-1940
Frederick Eugene Beyl was born 22 August 1934 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at 8:45pm, according to Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. His parents were listed as John J. Beyl and Edna M. Applegate. He was their youngest child. John was 47 and Edna was 39 years old when Frederick was born. John was a Baker and Edna was a housewife. Edna listed 6 children she’d given birth to but only 5 were still alive.
FEB 1940 Federal Census
At the time of the 1940 Federal Census, John and Edna lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana with their children Charles, Mary Lou, and Frederick. John Edward was 53 years old, Edna was 45, Charles was 23, Mary Lou was 11, and Frederick was 5 years old. John Edward was a Laborer in the Flood Prevention Industry. He made $453. Charles made $200 at school at NYA.
FEB 1952 U.S. City Directories
In 1952, Frederick Eugene lived at 415 E. Morris, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. He worked as a clerk at the time.
FEB 1978 Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005
Per Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005, Frederick Eugene Beyl married Alma Jean Crist on 11 February 1978 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Frederick was 43 years old at the time. Frederick had previously been married 1 time. He lived at 2813 W. 52nd Street in Indianapolis at the time of their marriage. His usual occupation is listed as a Mill Wright. He was Protestant. Alma had also been previously married one time. She was 40 years old from Tennessee. She worked as a Seamstress and was a Protestant.
FEB 2013 U.S. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
According to Find A Grave, Frederick’s middle initial was E. His birthdate was 22 August 1934 in Indiana. He passed away on 30 August 2013 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana and was buried there. Frederick’s father is listed as John Edward Beyl, birthdate 15 February 1887 in Bartholomew County, Indiana and death in 1966. His mother is listed as Edna M Beyl, born December 1894, died 8 March 1949 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. This information is consistent with other facts on the tree confirming that this is the correct Frederick Beyl.
FEB Fan
Per Find A Grave, Frederick was the last of his parents and siblings to pass away. He served in the US Navy for four and a half years and the US Air Force for four years. He worked as a Millwright for Allison Transmission for 17 years. Fred was a member of the American Legion Post 113 for 38 years and the American Racing Pigeon Union. He enjoyed racing pigeons, woodworking, fishing, and making people laugh, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Alma J. Lawson Beyl; five stepchildren and two adopted children; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Well, that’s all I have so far on Frederick. 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
FEB Family Tree
Mary Lou Beyl
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Documented History
Mary Lou Beyl was the youngest daughter of John Edward Beyl and Edna Mae Applegate. She had four siblings:
MLB 1929 Birth Certificate
According to Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Mary Lou Beyl was born at Indiana Christian Hospital at 7:33pm in Indianapolis, Indiana on 24 March 1929. Her parents are listed as John Edward Beyl and Edna Mae Applegate. Their address was 1329 Southeast Avenue. John Edward was a 43 year old Foreman and Edna was a 33 year old housewife. They had 4 children at this time, all still alive in 1929.
MLB 1930 Census Pg 1
In 1930, John Edward lived with his wife Edna, and their children Margaret, Mildred, Charles, and Mary Lou at 1329 East Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana.
MLB 1930 Census Pg 2
John was 43, Edna was 35, Margaret was 17, Mildred was 16, Charles was 13, and Mary Lou was 1 year old. John was a Dispenser at a Bakery Company. Margaret was a Saleslady at a Dry Goods Retail Store.
MLB 1940 Federal Census
At the time of the 1940 Federal Census, John and Edna lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana with their children Charles, Mary Lou, and Frederick. John Edward was 53 years old, Edna was 45, Charles was 23, Mary Lou was 11, and Frederick was 5 years old. John Edward was a Laborer in the Flood Prevention Industry. He made $453. Charles made $200 at school at NYA.
Marriage
Mary Lou married Max Lee on 27 April 1946, per Web: Marion County, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1925-2012.
MLB 1955 City Directory
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Mary Lou and Max lived at 2495 Dawson in 1955. Max was a foreman at Louden Body Shop at the time.
MLB 1998 Indiana, Death Certificates 1899-2011
Mary Lou passed away on 14 December 1998. Her last residence is listed as 46254 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Her Social Security Number is listed as 308-26-6300 per the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Mary Lou’s Death Certificate lists John Edward Beyl and Edna Applegate as her parents. It lists her birthday as 24 March 1929, she was 69 years old and widowed when she passed at 12:55am at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She had worked for the government as a Postal Clerk and resided at 4390 N. High School Road, #103, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254. Her parents are listed as John Edward Beyl and Edna Applegate which confirms her relationship to this line. Her cause of death is listed as Infarction of Bowel with 3 days between onset and death as well as bowel obstruction with 10 days between onset and death. Other significant conditions listed were End stage Renal Disease and Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. No autopsy was performed.
MLB 1998 Grave
Per Find A Grave, Mary Lou is resting with her husband, Max K. Lee, at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Her birthdate is listed on her headstone as 24 March 1929 which is consistent with her Death Certificate.
That’s all I have on Mary Lou right now, I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.
If you have any additional information on Mary Lou, I would love to hear from you!
~Kris
MLB Family Tree
Mildred – Up Close and Personal
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Charles Edward Beyl
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Documented History
John Edward Beyl had 3 daughters and 2 sons. The oldest daughter was Margaret Louise. Next came Viola Mildred. The oldest son was Charles Edward.
CEB 1916 Birth Certificate
Charles Edward Beyl was born on 15 May 1916, according to Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. He was born in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana at 1:50am to Edward Beyl and Edna M. Applegate. Edward was a 29 year old wood assembler. Edna was a housekeeper at 21 years old. Both had 3 children, all still alive at the time. Both were born in Indiana.
CEB 1920 Federal Census
According to the 1920 Federal Census, Charles lived at 848 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana with his parents and siblings. His dad, Edward Beyl, was 31 years old at the time. Edna, his mom, was 26. His sister, Margaret was 6, Mildred was 5. And Charles was 3 years and 8 months old. Edward was a Foreman at a Bakery at the time.
CEB 1930 Federal Census Pg 1
In 1930, John Edward lived with his wife Edna, and their children Margaret, Mildred, Charles, and Mary Lou at 1329 East Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. John was 43, Edna was 35, Margaret was 17, Mildred was 16, Charles was 13, and Mary Lou was 1 year old. John was a Dispenser at a Bakery Company. Margaret was a Saleslady at a Dry Goods Retail Store.
CEB 1930 Federal Census Pg 2
In 1935, Charles lived at 417 Parkway Av, Indianapolis, Indiana with his parents, Edward and Edna, as well as his siblings, Margaret L. and Viola M. He was 19 years old at the time.
1935 US City Directories
Charles lived with Edward and Edna at 1230 S. East Street in 1936, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Margaret Louise also lived with them at the time.
1936 US City Directories
In 1937, Charles lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, Indiana with his parents, Edward and Edna.
1937 US City Directories
At the time of the 1940 Federal Census, John and Edna lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana with their children Charles, Mary Lou, and Frederick. John Edward was 53 years old, Edna was 45, Charles was 23, Mary Lou was 11, and Frederick was 5 years old. John Edward was a Laborer in the Flood Prevention Industry. He made $453. Charles made $200 at school at NYA.
CEB 1940 Federal Census
Per U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, Charles lived at 8942 Ridgepointe CT, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46234 in 1940. His birth date is listed as 15 May 1916. So it appears he moved out of his parents house that year.
According to U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Charles enlisted into the National Guard on 17 January 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He enlisted as a Private in the Quartermaster Corps. He had completed grammar school and worked as a messenger, errand boy, or office boy. He was single without dependents, 69 inches tall and 133 pounds. His birth year is listed as 1916.
CEB Fan
In 1943, Charles lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, Indiana with his parents, Edward and Edna.
1943 US City Directories
In 1951, Charles lived at 738 Union, Indianapolis, Indiana according to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. He was 35 years old at the time.
1951 US City Directories
In 1952, Charles lived at 738 Union, Indianapolis, Indiana according to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
1952 US City Directories
Death
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 shows that Charles Edward Beyl enlisted into the military twice. He enlisted the first time on 17 January 1941 but was released 2 days later on 19 January 1941. The second time, he enlisted on 22 May 1942 and was released on 5 September 1942. His death date and social security number on this record match that of his Death record.
CEB 1985 Death Certificate
Per the U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Charles left this world at 2:05am on 18 July 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. His social security number was 303-14-6311 and was issued before 1951. He died of metastatic Lung Cancer. No autopsy was performed. His birthdate is listed as 15 May 1916.
The U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 has Charles’ parents listed as Edward Beyl and Edna M. Applegate. His social security number is the same on this document. According to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Charles was divorced. He was self-employed as a painter. When he passed, he was an inpatient at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. His address was listed at 8931 Ridgepointe Court.
CEB 1985 Grave
Charles Edward is resting at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, according to Find A Grave. His gravestone shows he was in the US Army in World War II. His birthdate is listed as 15 May 1916. He passed on 18 July 1985. Check out his memorial at Find A Grave.
That’s all I have on Charles Edward for now, I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.
If you happen to know of Charles Edward Beyl or are related to him in some fashion, I’d love to hear from you! Drop a line or two in the comments and let us know what you remember about him!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Kris
Margaret Louise Beyl
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Documented History
Per the Bartholomew County, Indiana, Birth Records Index, 1882-1920, Margaret L Beyl was born 3 January 1913 to Edward Beyl and Edna M Applegate. Margaret was born at 2:40am, per Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940 to Edward Beyl and Edna M Applegate in Columbus, Indiana.
MLB Birth Certificate
Edward was 25 and Edna was 19. Edward was a wood assembler at a factory. Edna was a housewife. Edward was born in Columbus, Indiana. Edna was born in Crothersville, Indiana. The family lived at 542 Jackson, Columbus, Indiana. Margaret was their first child.
MLB 1920 Census Record
According to the 1920 Federal Census, Margaret lived at 848 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana with her parents and siblings. Her dad, Edward Beyl, was 31 years old at the time. Edna, her mom, was 26. Her sister, Mildred was 6, Margaret was 6, and their brother Charles was 3 years and 8 months old. Edward was a Foreman at a Bakery at the time.
MLB 1930 Census Record
In 1930, according to the Federal Census, Margaret lived with her parents and siblings at 1329 East Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. John was 43, Edna was 35, Margaret was 17, Mildred was 16, Charles was 13, and Mary Lou was 1 year old. John was a Dispenser at a Bakery Company. Margaret was a Saleslady at a Dry Goods Retail Store.
MLB 1940 Census Record
The 1940 United States Federal Census shows Margaret living with her husband, James Collins, and their two children at 1523 John Street, Whiting City, Indiana. Their daughter, Alice, was 1 year old at the time and their son, James, was 6 months old. The record shows Margaret living on a farm in 1935 in Vermillion, Indiana. James was a Fireman with an oil refinery and earned $1820.
MLB Death Certificate
Margaret passed away on 23 June 1985, according to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. She was widowed when she passed and was 72 years old at the time. Her date of birth is confirmed as 3 January 1913. She died as an inpatient at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was listed as a housewife at 3721 E. Vermont Street.
MLB Tombstone
Her father is listed as Edward Beyl. Her mother was Edna Applegate. Her son was the informant, listed as Joseph E. Collins. She was suffering from renal insufficiency, ventral abdominal hernia, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure. Her cause of death is listed as a cerebral vascular accident. She was entombed at Washington Park East Cemetery. She was entombed at Washington Park East Cemetery.
That’s all for now, I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.
Happy researching!
~Kris
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Jacob William Beyl Sr.
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Jacob William Beyl Sr. | Margaret Elizabeth Kern
Documented History
Still working on the Beyl family, I am desperately trying to crack through this brick wall I’ve been faced with for awhile now. I have reached a point in this line where I can’t go back any further because I don’t have enough information on John Beyl. John Beyl (may also be Johann Beyl) is the grandfather of John Edward Beyl.
Between the two, was Jacob William Beyl Sr. Jacob is John Edward’s father. Now when I start researching somebody, I always start with the facts I already know. Since I’ve already researched Jacob’s son, here’s what I know to be true:
- John Edward’s father was Jacob Beyl.
- John Edward’s mother was Mary E. Kern (per John’s birth record).
- Mary has an alternate name of Margaret E. Kern (per the 1900 Census).
- Jacob was 53 years old in 1900 (per the 1900 Census record).
- Margaret was 42 years old in 1900 (per the 1900 Census record).
- Jacob was born in December 1846 (per the 1900 Census record).
- Margaret was born in November 1855 (per the 1900 Census record).
- Jacob and his parents were born in France.
- Margaret was born in Indiana. Her parents were born in Germany.
- Jacob and Margaret were married 38 years in 1910 (per the 1910 Census record).
- Margaret had birthed 7 children, but only 5 were alive in 1900.
- Jacob and Margaret Kern had the following children (per the 1900 Census record):
Parents and Birth
Now that I have a few facts to start with, I can start looking for documents that match up to those facts. And this is where things start getting hinky and confusing as far as the Beyl family tree is concerned. So let me see if I can break this down to where you can see where the confusion comes in…
Partial Death Certificate
I haven’t yet been able to find a Birth Certificate for Jacob Sr. However, I did find his Death Certificate. Unfortunately, it is extremely hard to read. There are several things I look for when examining documents to attach to my ancestors. What I pay the most attention to is how many of the details match the other documents that I have.
Age Estimate
This Death Certificate gives me a full name of Jacob Beyl. I’ve inverted the colors to see if it’s easier to read. At this point, I don’t know that he’s a Senior. And I don’t know that his middle name is William. While very hard to read, it looks like his Date of Birth is listed as 2 or 3 December 1842…possibly 1843. I see that he was 64 years 10 months and 8 days old. His Date of Death appears to be 11 October 1910. Now, 1910 – 1842 = 68. The Death Certificate says he was 64 years old. That makes his birth date about 1846. So we estimate his birthday to be December 1846 for now. This matches what we learned from John Edward Beyl in the 1900 Census record.
Marriage
Next, I see that Jacob was married and his wife’s name appears to be Margaret. The letters of the name easily fit what appears on this document. I also see that he was born in France. Now, I know from John Edward Beyl’s 1900 Federal Census, that his mother’s name was Margaret E. And the birth record for him shows Mary E. Kern. Mary could easily be short for Margaret. In fact, the 1910 Census record lists John’s parents as Jacob and Margaret. So the spouse detail matches for Jacob.
Jacob’s Parents
On the Death Certificate, his parents appear to be listed as John Byll and Catherine Fishel, both born in France. Now, I’ll pause here just to say that I’ve seen Beyl listed several different ways on several different documents. This only adds to the confusion and difficulty in figuring out this line.
On this particular record, since they wrote incursive, there isn’t clear definition in each letter allowing us to see exactly what was written. So for now we’ll go with John Beyl and Catherine Fishel.
Immigration
Since we’re only looking for personally identifiable information right now, we’re going to ignore the rest of the information in the Death Certificate, just for right now. We’ll come back to it later.
Passenger List
Next I found a passenger list on the Orphan ship immigrating from France to New Orleans. The record is hand written and does not include a date. But here is what I am able to decipher for the Beyl’s:
- Johann Beyl was a 20 year old Farmer
- Joseph was 18 years old
- Marianna was 16 years old
- George was 9 and a half years old
- Bernard? was 8 years old
- Jacob was 7 years old
Being that Jacob was the youngest in this party, I will assume that the others were his siblings. As I sat here writing this, it occurred to me that the oldest in the party was only 20, so naturally Johann could not have been the father. I went back to Ancestry.com and pulled up the passenger list record. This allowed me to go to the previous page of the document, where I found their parents.
Passenger List – Previous Page
Now I can see that the father was Johann Beyl, 68 years old. And the mother was Marianne, 66 years old. This doesn’t match Jacob’s parents. At this point, I don’t have enough information to be able to determine if this record is the same Jacob or not, but it’s looking like it’s likely not…based on the names of the parents. Also, this record lists their arrival as 19 October 1954. That would match the date on the Death Certificate, if he was born in December of 1846, he would’ve been 7 years old in October 1954. So lets move on.
Another Passenger List
I found a second passenger list from a different ship for the same date, 19 October 1853. In this list, the family is:
- Joseph – Age 56
- Johannes – Age 50
- Catherine – Age 16
- Adam – Age 9
- Johann – Age 8
- Bernard? – Age 6 and a half
- Jacob was 1 and a half at the time.
The name of this ship was R B Sumner and it came from Le Havre, France. Now the Jacob in this record would have been born in 1851 or 1852 timeframe, so it doesn’t match the Death Certificate above.
1870 Census
The 1870 Census record is another piece of information that I’m not sure about. According to the 1870 United Federal Census, Jacob lived with his father, John in Union Township, Clark County, Indiana in 1870. Jacob was 23 and John was 65 years old. Their last name was misspelled on the Census record as Bayle. John was a Farmer, Jacob also worked on the farm. John’s real estate value was $1,000 and his personal estate value was 600. The date of this record would put Jacob right at 23 years old if it’s the same Jacob in the Death Certificate. So we’ll assume for now that this record is the correct Jacob, though there isn’t enough detail to know for sure.
Marriage
After the marriage, I start gaining some confidence that I’m looking at the right guy. Jacob married Margaret E. Kern on 2 May 1872 in Clark County, Indiana, according to Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
JWBSr Marriage Certificate
The only problem with this record is that she’s listed as Melissa Kern. So I need to verify that this is the right wife as well. It’s possible that Margaret went by Melissa. Or it’s possible that it’s the wrong person altogether.
1880 Census
According to the 1880 United States Federal Census, Jacob lived with his wife and children at 228 Jackson, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. At the time, Jacob was 32 years old. His wife was Elizabeth and was 24 years old. Their children were
Mary was born in August of the same year.
The Census has their name spelled incorrectly as “Boyel”. Jacob was a RailRoad Laborer at the time. Elizabeth was a housewife. Jacob was marked as Maimed, Crippled, Bedridden, or otherwise disabled. Jacob and his parents were born in France. Elizabeth and the children were born in Indiana but her parents were born in Germany.
Civil War Pension
The U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 lists Jacob Beyl as the name of a soldier. The record was filed in Indiana with an attorney listed as S. W. Daugherty and Company. The service says “Unassd Drafted man 2 Cong Dist Ind Vols” and classifies him as an invalid with application number 1173306 on 13 January 1896.
While this record does not have personally identifiable data on it other than the name, it does support that 1880 Census record reporting Jacob as disabled. It also supports the 1910 Census reporting Jacob as a veteran survivor of the Confederate or Union of Army or Navy. The U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 lists Jacob Beyl on the Union side in Indiana. Rank In and Rank Out are Substitute.
1900 Census
Jacob and Elizabeth still rented a house at 228 Jackson in 1900, according to the 1900 United States Federal Census. Jacob was born in December 1846 and was 53 years old at the time. Elizabeth (Margaret E.) was born in November of 1955 and was 44 years old at the time. They had been married 29 years.
Elizabeth had 7 children, 5 of which were still alive. Their children living with them were:
1900 Census-2
Their granddaughter also lived with them. She was Hellen M. Bond, born June 1899 (Age 11 months). Jacob immigrated from France in 1852 and had been in the United States for 47 years. He and Jacob W. were both Carpenters at the time.
Note: Many family trees have Jacob immigrating in 1844. This was 2 years before he was born and presents a conflict in that he can’t immigrate anywhere 2 years before he was born.
City Directory 1907
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Jacob and Margaret Beyl lived at 542 Jackson in 1907. Jacob was a Carpenter at the time. Now this is the same street that was reported in the 1900 Census…but different house number. Interestingly, the 1900 Census lists the exact same address as the 1880 Census. In 1880, she was referred to as Elizabeth but in 1900 she went by Margaret E. This tells me her name is Margaret Elizabeth and that she’s the same person.
1910 Census Family
According to the 1900 United States Federal Census, Jacob (Age 63) and Elizabeth (Age 53) had moved to 542 Jackson, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana with their 3 sons:
John E. was going by Edward by this time as his name first appeared as Edward on this Census record. All three sons were single.
1910 Census Occupations
Elizabeth had 7 children, 4 of which were still alive. This record shows that Jacob immigrated in 1844, which was 2 years before he was born. He was not employed at the time. However, Elizabeth was a cheeser or chesser at a Poultry House.
Jacob W. and John Edward were both Laborers at an engine factory. Grover T. was a Laborer in the furniture industry. Their house was rented. Jacob Sr. was marked as a veteran survivor of Confederate or Union of Army or Navy.
1910 Death Certificate
Jacob passed away on 11 October 1910, according to Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920. He was 64 years old at the time and still resided in Columbus, Indiana. His Death Certificate shows he died in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana at 542 Jackson. His birthdate is listed as 3 December , he’s listed as 64 years, 10 months, and 8 days old which makes his birth year 1846. His father is listed as John Byll, born in France. His mother is listed as Catherine Fishel, born in France, as mentioned above.
Jacob’s Grave
According to U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Jacob is buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Bartholomew County, Indiana. His death date is confirmed as 11 October 1910. His birth place is confirmed as France in December 1846. Check out his memorial at Find A Grave.
I think that some of this data that I’ve found so far is inaccurate, or belongs to a different Jacob Beyl. As such, I think I will delete all of Jacob’s siblings and some of the other facts that are saved and see if anything else pops up for him.
That’s all for now, I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.
I’ll leave you with a common Genealogy phrase:
Still trying to decorate my family tree.
Happy researching!
~Kris
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John Edward Beyl
John Edward Beyl | Edna Mae Applegate
Documented History
Viola Mildred‘s father was John Edward Beyl. John was born in Columbus, Indiana on 15 February 1887, per his Death Certificate. His parents were Jacob Beyl and Mary E. Kern. I was also able to confirm his birthdate on several historical documents including the Federal Census records, the Indiana Select Marriages Index, the U.S. Social Security Death Index, and the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Card.
1887 Birth Record
While his first name wasn’t provided, and the last name was spelled wrong, I did find a reference to his birth in the Bartholomew County, Indiana, Birth Records Index, 1882-1920 when I was reviewing the record for the birth of Mildred. It is incredibly frustrating, as a researcher, to find how inaccurate many of these “official” records are; no wonder there are so many unsolved mysteries.
1900 Census-1
At the time of the 1900 Federal Census, John lived with his parents and siblings at 228 Jackson, Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana. John was 13 years old. His parents were Jacob and Margaret E Beyl. Jacob was 53 years old at the time, born December 1846. He and his parents were born in France.
1900 Census-2
Jacob immigrated to the United States from France in 1852, and had been in the United States for 42 years at the time of the Census. He was naturalized. He was a carpenter renting the house at the time.
Jacob’s wife, Margaret E, was 44 years old, born in November 1855 in Indiana. Her parents were born in Germany. Margaret had birthed 7 children, 5 of which were still alive at the time of the Census.
1900 Census-3
John’s older brother, Jacob W. Beyl was 24 years old, born May 1876 and was also a Carpenter. Their sister Mary E. was 20 years old, born August 1879. John was at school when the Census was taken along with his little sister and brother. Lillie F was 10 years old, born January 1890. Thomas was 7 years old, born July 1892. Jacob and Margaret’s grand-daughter, Hellen M. Bond, also lived with them and was 11 months old at the time, born June 1899.
1910 Census
In 1910, John still lived with his parents, Jacob and Margaret, as well as his older brother Jacob W. and younger brother Grover T. Beyl. John was referred to as Edward on the Census record from this point forward.
1910 Census-2
At this time, they rented a house at 542 Jackson, Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Jacob Sr. was 63 years old and was no longer working. His wife of 38 years at the time, Margaret, was 53 years old and previously worked at a Poultry House but had been out of work for 22 weeks.
1910 Census-3
Jacob W. and John Edward were 33 and 23 years old, respectively. They were both laborers at a Liquor Factory. But John Edward had been out of work for 20 weeks. Grover T. was 17 years old and worked as a Furniture Laborer.
Wedding Day – Copyright: anna42f / 123RF Stock Photo
John Edward married Edna Mae Applegate on 24 August 1911 in Marion County, Indiana, according to Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941 and Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993. John was 24 years old at the time.
1913 & 1914 Birth
John and Edna had a baby girl on 3 January 1913 and another on 17 February 1914, according to Bartholomew County, Indiana, Birth Records Index, 1882-1920. They named their first born Margaret L. and their second daughter Viola Mildred.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Card
On 5 June 1917, John Edward registered for the World War I Draft. He lived at 540 Jackson, Columbus, Indiana at the time. He worked as a Wood Assembler at Emerson-Brantingham Company in Columbus, Indiana. He had a wife and three children at the time and he claimed exemption from the draft in order to support them. He was described as tall and slender with dark brown hair and blue eyes.
1920 United States Federal Census-2
At the time of the 1920 Federal Census, John had moved to 848 Prospect Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. He was 31 years old and worked as a Bakery Foreman. French was his native language. He lived with his wife, Edna, 25 years old. Their children were Margaret M., 6 years old; Mildred, 5 years old; and Charles, 3 years and 8 months old.
1929 Birth of Mary Lou
John and Edna had another baby girl on 24 March 1929 at Indiana Christian Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. They named her Mary Lou Beyl. At the time, John was 43 and Edna was 33 years old and they lived at 1329 Southeast Avenue. John was a Foreman and Edna was a housewife. Mary Lou was born at 7:33pm.
1930 United States Federal Census Record
In 1930, per the Census Record, John Edward lived with his wife Edna, and their children Margaret, Mildred, Charles, and Mary Lou at 1329 East Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. John was 43, Edna was 35, Margaret was 17, Mildred was 16, Charles was 13, and Mary Lou was 1 year old. John was a Dispenser at a Bakery Company. Margaret was a Saleslady at a Dry Goods Retail Store.
1931 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1931, Edward and Edna lived at 329 S. Baet Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. He was a Warehouseman at the time. His baby brother, Grover T., lived at 208 E. Kelly with Katherine.
1933 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1933, John and Edna lived at 221 Naomi, Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the Indianapolis, Indiana, City Directory, 1933. John was a Baker at the time. Margaret and Mildred lived with them. His baby brother, Grover T., lived at 208 E. Kelly with Katherine.
1940 United States Federal Census Record
At the time of the 1940 Federal Census, John and Edna lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana with their children Charles, Mary Lou, and Frederick. John Edward was 53 years old, Edna was 45, Charles was 23, Mary Lou was 11, and Frederick was 5 years old. John Edward was a Laborer in the Flood Prevention Industry. He made $453. Charles made $200 at school at NYA.
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
John registered for the WWII Draft when he was 55 years old. He still lived at 1020 S. New Jersey Street at the time and listed Charles Beyl as a person that would always know his address. He listed WFA as his Employer’s Name. The Employer’s Address was 19 W. South Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Interesting that he wrote the wrong date for his birthday on this record.
Lot Interment Order
Edna Mae passed away and was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Lot Number 519, Section Number 15 on 11 March 1949. The Lot Interment Order lists her death on 8 March 1949. She was 53 years old. She rests next to her husband, John Edward Beyl. Findagrave lists her birthdate as December 1894. It lists her spouse as John Edward Beyl (1887-1966) and lists her children as Frederick E. Beyl (1934-2013).
1966 Medical Certificate of Death
John Edward Beyl passed away due to Septicemia on 30 September 1966, according to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011. He was 79 years old at the time of his death and had been an Elevator Operator at U.S. Rubber Company. Frederick E. Beyl was the informant and lived at 3425 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. No autopsy was performed.
1966 Grave
John was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Indiana on 4 October 1966 next to his wife. Check out his memorial at Find A Grave.
That’s all for now, I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.
I’ll leave you with a common Genealogy phrase:
When we die we become ‘stories’ in the minds of other people.
Happy story finding!
~Kris
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Applegate Family
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Beyl Family
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Biver Family
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