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     Claudine Evelyn Fields is the daughter of Alden Hugo Fields and Bonnie Hazel Kinsler. Claudine Evelyn Fields married Terry Scott on 11 June 1960 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Ernest Woodrow Fields was born on 26 August 1907 at Bear Wallow Hollow, Russell County, VA, USA.¹ He was the son of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexton. Ernest Woodrow Fields married Muriel Grace Warne on 15 May 1937 at Yonkers, Westchester County, NY, USA. Ernest Woodrow Fields married Maxine Valerie Rabe on 12 July 1969 at New York City, New York County, NY, USA. Married at the First Presbyterian Church, New York City.. Ernest Woodrow Fields died on 22 January 1999 at Morristown, Morris County, NJ, USA, at age 91. The following appeared in the Congregational newsletter, dated April 13, 1994
We would like to introduce a new member who Joined Stanley Church recently:
Ernest Fields, 71 Overlook Rd., Morristown, 538-3970
Ernest was born in 1907 on a farm in Bear Waller Hollow, VA. He graduated from Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN before moving to NYC in 1930. He was employed for the next 43 years by Chubb & Sons, Inc. During that time he lived in Chatham. Now retired, he enjoys golf, bridge and traveling. He is very active as a Trustee of his Tennessee university. He is married and has one son and two grandsons.

A special tribute to Ernest Fields
LMU Says Good-By to A Good Friend, The Amazing Ernie Fields
Jerry Bishop, President of Lincoln Memorial University, and his wife Linda attended the memorial service for Ernie Fields on February 1, 1999 at the Stanley Congregational Church in Chatham, New Jersey.
They were joined buy former LMU Presidents Gary Burchett and Martin Peters, and Vice President and Dean of Faculty, John Irvine. Gary delivered a superb tribute to Ernie during the service. Ernie's son, Fred Fields, in a wonderful summary of his father's life, gave a sentimental, moving, loving and factual account of The Amazing Ernie Fields.
The church was filled with Ernie's family and friends and the service was wonderful. Afterwards Maxine Fields graciously hosted family and friends at the Fields' home in Morristown, New Jersey.
While it was a sad journey for the Tennessee contingent, it was also to celebrate the life of a dedicated and loyal friend and a wonderful human being - -Ernest W. Fields.

Ernie Fields loved his alma mater, Lincoln Memorial University. He served on its Board of Trustees for many years and was tireless in his efforts to raise funds for the University. He was particularly interested in LMU's school of nursing. He was the driving force for a new facility for the school. Ernie really was the Amazing Ernie Fields.

Daily Record, Morristown, New Jersey, Wednesday, January 27, 1999.
ERNEST W. FIELDS, 91, CHUBB VICE PRESIDENT
MORRISTOWN -- Ernest W. Fields died Friday at the Rehabilitation Institute of Morristown after a long illness following a car accident in October. He was 91.
Born in Scott County, Va., he lived in Chatham for 20 years before moving to Morristown 28 years ago.
He attended high school in Castlewood, Va., and graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. He later received his LLB degree from New York University.
Mr. Fields was a vice president at Chubb and Son, where he worked in the company's Fidelity and Surety Loss Department for 42 years. He ran the department from 1944 to 1972.
He was a member of the International Association of Insurance Counsel and served on the executive committee of the Casualty and Surety Club of New Jersey. He also belonged to the Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit.
Mr. Fields was elected to Lincoln Memorial's board of trustees and oversaw the financing and construction of the Schenck Center of Health Services.
Survivors include his wife Maxine; a son, Frederick of San Francisco; a brother, Ronsia of Cupertino, Calif; a stepson, Stephen Smythe of Cincinnati; a stepdaughter, Susan Schreiber of New Jersey; two grandsons; four step-grandsons and one step-great grandson.
Arrangements are by Wm. A. Bradley and Son Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Chatham.¹ He was buried at Fair Mount Cemetery, at Chatham, Morris County, NJ, USA.

     He attended high school in Castlewood, VA and graduated form Lincoln Memorial Iniversity of Harrogate, TN. He lated received his LLB from New York University. He was a Vice President of Chubb and Son where he worked in Fidelity and Surety Loss Department for 42 years.

     Floyd Nathaniel Fields was born on 12 July 1880 at VA, USA. 1900 census of Grundy, Buchanan, Va gives birth Oct 1885, age 14, living with grandmother Susan Ratliff, born 1829 in VA. The 12 jul 1880 date comes from Chris Moorehouse. He married Ida Virginia Sexton on 8 November 1906 at Castlewood, Russell County, VA, USA. Marriage Book #2, Page 147, Line 168
Floyd W. Fields of Scott Co., Virginia and Ida V. Sexson of Russell Co., Virginia were married at the home of the bride on November 8, 1906. Marriage preformed by the Reverend Elbert Isaacs of Castlewood, Virginia. According to the Index, Russell county 1853 - 1953 Index, shows where, when and by whom they were married. This page stated that the groom was born in Scott County, 26 years of age, a farmer and was widowed. His parents were Wesley and Martha Fields. The bride was born in Russell Co., 16 years of age and the daughter of WM and Lou Sexton.. Floyd Nathaniel Fields appeared on the census of 1930 at Kingsport, Dickenson County, VA, USA. The census lists the family as: Floyd Fields, 38, married at 19, born VA, parents born VA, warper in cotton mills; wife Ida, 38, married at 16, born VA, parents born VA; son Ernest, 22, born VA; dau Rita, 20, born VA; dau Myrtle, 18, born VA; son Alden, 16, born VA; son Lestor, 13, born VA; son Ronsia, 11, born VA.. He died on 8 February 1940 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA, at age 59. Obituary: Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Tennessee, Friday, February 9, 1940
Floyd N. Fields
Funeral services for Floyd N, Fields, 54, well known Kingsport coal dealer who died here yesterday at his home, 1138 Cherry Street, will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Maple Street Methodist church with the Rev. E. L. McConnell and the Rev. R. A. Dingus in charge. Burial will be in the city cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Alden and Leston Fields, Kingsport; R. W. Fields, a student at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate; Ernest W. Fields, New York; two daughters, Mrs Garfield Bevins and Mrs. Glen Moorehouse, Kingsport; two brothers, W. H, and Jim Fields, Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Mullins, Dickenson County, Virginia; and Mrs. Emily Vanderpool, Castlewood.
Mr. Fields and his family came to Kingsport from Castlewood, Virginia 10 years ago. He has been a coal dealer here for the past eight years.
Active in church work, he was a steward in the Maple Street Methodist church until he resigned because of ill health.
Active pall bearers will be O. B. Reece, W. J. Mercer, B. O. Brown, D. D. Depew, T. C. Bridwell, J. C. Lane.
Honorary pall bearers are Clyde Walker, Roy Bridwell, Hiram Hughes, W. R. Testerman, Bob Taylor, Faustine White, Bob Dean, Holiday Smith. C. T. Smith, McKinley Jones, A. H. Henry, Mr. Pursley, James Egan, S. G. Milhorn. O. S. Byers, E. E. Skeens, Charlie Feagins, A. F. Cox, John Rosenbaum, Jack Bright, L. J. Riggs, Dr. E. W. Tipton, Hubert Case, Clarence Stump, L. J. Jamison, Frank Owenby, Bill Gragg, Charlie Gragg, Orbin Stapleton, Herman Anderson, Herman Grills, C. W. Bondurant.
Flower bearers will be members of the missionary society of Maple Street Methodist church.
. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Frederick Sexton Fields is the son of Ernest Woodrow Fields and Muriel Grace Warne. Frederick Sexton Fields married Barbara Jane Hey on 22 December 1961 at Duluth, St Louis County, MN, USA.

     Janet Ann Fields is the daughter of Ronsia Woodrow Fields and Marjorie Hazel MacLean. She married David Lynn Hotchkin at Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA, USA, on 17 December 1978.¹ Janet Ann Fields and David Lynn Hotchkin were divorced on 2 January 2008 at La Canada-Flintridge, Los Angeles County, CA, USA.

     Janice Karen Fields is the daughter of Alden Hugo Fields and Bonnie Hazel Kinsler. Janice Karen Fields married Daniel Richard Gibbon on 9 March 1963 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Laurence Donald Fields was born on 19 March 1953 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.¹ He was the son of Ronsia Woodrow Fields and Marjorie Hazel MacLean. Laurence Donald Fields died on 9 August 1996 at Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA, USA, at age 43. San Mateo County Times, Tuesday, August 13, 1996
Laurence D. Fields
Passed away August 9, 1996, at the age of 43. A native of San Francisco, he was the beloved son of Ron Fields of Redwood City, and the late Marjorie Fields, who passed away May 29, 1996. A lifetime resident of Redwood City, Larry was a 1972 graduate of Sequoia High School and attended Columbia Community College in Twain Harte. He loved to coach Pop Warner football in San Carlos, and was a self-indoctrinated paramedical, often coming to the aid of those in need and volunteered his time whenever he could. He was a member of the Woodside Road Methodist Church.
Along with his father he is survived by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Janet and David Hotchkin of Pasadena; and was the adored uncle of Johathan and Carolyn Hotchkin of Pasadena.
Those who wish to remember Larry may make contributions in his name to Bethany Christain Services, 9928 Flower Street, Bellflower, CA 90706, or to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940. A private family service will be held..² He was buried at Skylawn Memorial Cemetery, at San Mateo, San Mateo County, CA, USA.

     Leston Boyd Fields was born on 5 January 1917 at VA, USA.¹ He was the son of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexton. Leston Boyd Fields married Cedellla (Della) Isbell Jessee on 1 February 1939 at Gate City, Scott County, VA, USA. Scott County, VA Marriage Book 6, Pg 22, Line 26.. Leston Boyd Fields died on 18 November 1944 at Maryville, Blount County, TN, USA, at age 27. Funeral services for Leston B. Fields, 28, who was instantly killed in a traffic accident Saturday at about 8 P. M. near Maryville on the Maryville-Knoxville highway, will be held Tuesday at 11 A. M. at the Maple Street Methodist Church.
Fields, a former resident of Kingsport, was killed and four others were injured when the car in which he was riding collided with a truck. The car was driven by Clay Lambert believed to be of Maryville.
The truck was occupied by three people, Edmond Guy Cable, his father, Ernest Cable and brother Charlie Cable, of Blount County, all of whom together with the car driver, were injured.
The car and truck were badly damaged, impact of the crash tearing off the truck bed and the motors of both vehicles were smashed back to the steering wheels.
Fields lived in Kingsport 15 years, coming here with his parents from Castlewood, Va. He moved to Kingston, Tenn., several months ago where he was employed by the J. A. Jones Construction Co.     
He was an active member of the Maple Street Methodist Church of Kingsport.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Della Jesse Fields, of Kingston, his mother, Mrs. W. L. Hart of Knoxville, two sisters, Mrs. Garfield Bevins of Kingsport, and Mrs. Glen Moorehouse of Knoxville, and three brothers, Ernest W. fields of New York City, Alden H. Fields of Kingsport, and Lt. R. W. Fields of U. S. Army.
The Rev. Luther Sexson, the Rev. R. A. Dingus of Dante, Va. and the Rev. E. L. McConnell, church pastor, will be in charge of funeral services. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Holiday Smith, James Riggs, Gus Clemens, Carson Gilliam, Howard Williams, and D. Ketron.
The body will be removed Monday from the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home to the home of his brother, Alden Fields, 1141 Bristol Highway.
Active pallbearers will be Holiday Smith, James Riggs, Gus Clemens, Carson Gilliam, Howard Williams and Dee Ketron.

findagrave.com has 8 nov 1944 as death date. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     Myrtle Ledana Fields was born on 27 May 1911 at Bear Wallow Hollow, Russell County, VA, USA. She was the daughter of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexton. Myrtle Ledana Fields married Glen William Moorehouse on 17 October 1931 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA. Myrtle Ledana Fields died on 21 July 1993 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, at age 82. Obituary: Kingsport Times-News, Kingsport, Tennessee, Thursday, July 22, 1993

Myrtle Moorehouse
Myrtle Fields Moorehouse, 83, 100 Netherland Inn lane, Kingsport, died Wednesday (July 21, 1993) in Asbury Center at Baysmont after an extended illness.
Born in Russell County, Virginia, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. She was past worthy matron at the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 198.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ida Fields and two brothers, Leston and Alden Fields.
Surviving are her husband, Glen Moorehouse of the home, one daughter,Sue Moorehouse Cumbow, Piney Flats, Two sons, Cris Moorehouse, Kingsport, and Glen Evan Moorehouse of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Retha Bevins, Cedar Lake, IN; two brothers R.W. Fields, Redwood City, CA and Ernest Fields, Morristown, New Jersey; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 PM Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Broad Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Toombs Kay officiating.. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA.

     He married Susan Lynette Hotchkin at Jackson County, MO, USA, on 14 December 1968.¹

     Retha Leota Fields was born on 21 June 1909 at Bear Wallow Hollow, Russell County, VA, USA. She was the daughter of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexton. Retha Leota Fields married Garfield Cavada Bevins on 1 March 1931 at Kingsport, Sullivan County, TN, USA. Retha Leota Fields left a will in 1994 at La Porte, La Porte County, IN, USA. Last Will and Testament of Retha L. Bevins
I, Retha L. Bevins, 6774 East 200th Street, Mill Creek, Indiana, do hereby make, publish and declare this My Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following, hereby cancelling and revoking any and all prior wills or codicils thereto.
ARTICLE 1. After payment of my lawful debts and after funeral and testamentary charges are paid, I give, devise and bequeath all of my property personal and real, of whatever nature and where ever situated as follows:
1. If my beloved husband, Garfield, shall survive me than I give all of my property to him.
2. If my husband shall not survive me then I give all of my property as follows:
3. All of my personal possessions which are listed on the paper attached to this will which as been signed by me and is designated as exhibit No. 1, I give to the five persons listed on such exhibit the articles listed thereon as intended for them. Those five persons listed on the attached exhibit are my beloved children whom I love and have enjoyed all these long and wonderful years.
4. All the rest and remainder of my property both personal and real I give, devise and bequeath in equal shares to my five children, James Bevins, Gene Bevins, Ernest Bevins, Lois E. Endris and Darlene Endris.
5. I hereby make, constitute and appoint my son James Floyd Bevins to be the Executor of this will and direct that no bond shall be required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of February, 1994. Signed by Retha Bevins.
Witnesses: Georgia Danders, nancy L, Bevins, James F. Bevins
The following was stapled to the above will.
"To be attached to my will as referred to therein."
For James Floyd Bevins to become executor of Garfield Bevins and Retha Leota Bevins assets and material belongings.

In the event one passes away before the other - all belongings shall go to the spouse.

In the event of the death of the surviving spouses, the following items were specifically set aside for their surviving children.
Lois Edna Endris 2890 Flickner Lane S.E., Corydin, Indiana 47112
1. Mom's (Retha's) - Family Bible
2. Mamaw Fields - old mantel clock
3. Mamaw and Papaw Fields - oval picture & frame
Darlene Celia Endris 13710 Birch Street, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
1. Mother's (Retha's) - current wedding rings (Ida's set)
2. Mom & Dads - TV and ship clock
James Floyd Bevins 3774 E. 200 S., Mill Creek, Indiana 46365
1. Papaw Bevins - old mantel clock
2. Fannie Bevins - cedar chest
3. 50th anniversary quilt & pillow case
4. Papaw Bevins - retirement watch
5. Mom's (Retha's) - treadle sewing machine
6. Mom's (Retha's) - Kenmore electric sewing machine
7. Dad's (Garfield) - original wedding ring
Ernest Keys Bevins 3120 Wolfe Road, Clearwater, Florida 34619
1. Mamaw Fields - cedar chest
2. Mom & Dads (Retha and Garfield's) - blonde hutch
3. Mom & Dads (Retha and Garfield ') - Small folding table with drawer
Gene Garfield Bevins 13711 Birch Street, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
1. Mom's (Retha's_ - wedding ring
2. Mamaw & Papaw's - desk

All other belongings to be divided between these five children and their offspring as desired. Agreed upon this day, January 22, 1994, by all children named above.
Signed by: Garfield Bevins and Retha L. Bevins and Witnessed by James F. Bevins. She died on 9 April 1996 at La Porte, La Porte County, IN, at age 86. Obituary: Cedar Lake Journal - Tuesday, April 16, 1996
Retha Leota (Fields) Bevins
Retha Leota (nee Fields) Bevins, age 86, of LaPorte, formerly of Cedar Lake, passed away Tues., April 9, 1996, at Fountain View Nursing Home in LaPorte. She is survived by: two daughters, Lois (Chuck) Endris of Corydon and Darlene (Everett) Endris of Cedar Lake; three sons, James (Nancy) Bevins of LaPorte, Ernest Bevins of Clearwater, Fla., and Gene (Jeanie) Bevins of Cedar Lake; two brothers, Ernest Fields of Morristown, N.J., and Ronsia Fields of Redwood City, Calif; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Garfield Bevins; one son, Dwight David; her parents, Floyd and Virginia Fields; two brothers, Alden and Leston, and one sister, Myrtle. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. April. 12 at Eller Brady Funeral Home in Cedar Lake, with Rev. Kevin Gardner officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Visitation was held from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. April. 11 at the funeral home. Retha Fields was born in Bear Holler, Scott County, Va. She lived in Cedar Lake for 27 years, and was a member of the North Dunedin Baptist Church in Dunedin, Fla. She worked at the Willowdale Nursing Home in Crown Point from 1958 to 1973, and at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point from 1973 to 1975.. She was buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, at Schererville, Lake County, IN, USA.

     Retha worked at the Rothchilds in Hammond, Indiana as a seamstress in 1958. She then worked as a nurses aid at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point, Indiana (1973 - 1975). She also was a home hairdresser and a seamstress for her family and friends.
Garfield and Retha had six children, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

On Saturday, the 22th of August Retha and Garfield renewed their vows, the invitation read as follows.
In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs. Garfield Bevins, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company on Saturday, the twenty-second of August 1981 at seven o'clock in the evening First Baptist Church Cedar Lake, Indiana. If you are unable to attend we ask your presence in thoughts and prayer.

Out of town Family included: Myrtle (sister of Retha) and Glen Moorehouse, Cris and Theona Moorehouse, son and daughter-in-law of Myrtle Fields Moorehouse, and Alden (brother of Retha) and Florence Fields attended from Kingsport, Tennessee.

     Ronsia Woodrow Fields was born on 29 January 1919 at Scott County, VA, USA. He was the son of Floyd Nathaniel Fields and Ida Virginia Sexton. He married Marjorie Hazel MacLean at Berkeley, Alameda County, CA, USA, on 28 April 1945. From the Oakland Tribune, Tuesday May 1, 1945
Marjorie Hazel MacLean Married at St. Clement's
In the presence of a score of guests from the Bay cities, Miss Majorie Hazel MacLean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stuart MacLean of Florence Street, Berkely, was married at 3 o'clock in St. Clement's Episcopal Church of Berkley to Lieut. Ronsia Woodrow Fields of the United States Army. Officiating was the rector, the Rev. J. Henry Thomas.
Majorie was given in marriage by her father. Her wedding gown was of ivory satin, designed with a marquisette and lace yoke, and long sleeves, reaching over the hand. The gown was made with a slight train. Her bridal veil was of tulle, fingertip length, and held in place with a coronet of pearls. White butterfly orchids, bouvardia and stephanotis were fashioned into a cascade bouquet.
Miss Ellen Langley of Berkley was maid of honor, and the brides maids were Miss June Golforth and Mrs. R. W. Bailey of San Francisco. Blue marquisette was worn by the honor attendant and others were gowned in shell pink. They carried bouquets of miniature pink callas and pale pink bouvardia fringed i stephanotis, and with a frill of green tulle.
Ernest Fields arrived from New York in time to be best man for his brother. Serving as ushers at the church were Ensign Robert Harris, U.S.N., and Lieutenant (j.g.) William Patton U.S.N.
The wedding reception was held in the Berkley Women's City Club, which was decorated in Spring blossoms. The officer and his bride received about 75 close friends, the bridal party, and members of the two families.
They bride is a graduate of University High School, and her husband was educated in the south.
Lieutenant Fields in the son of the late R. W. Fields of Kingsport, Tenn. and of Mrs. W. L. Hart of Knoxville, Tenn.
The benedict is an officer in the Army Chemical Warfare Division.
The future home of the bridal couple upon their return from a honeymoon at Carmel will be Pascagula, Miss.
The betrothal of the young couple was revealed to their friends about a year ago.. Ronsia Woodrow Fields died on 7 June 2005 at La Verne, Los Angeles County, CA, USA, at age 86. Ron died at about 9:00 pm in the retirement home where he had lived for a number of years.. He was buried at Skylawn Memorial Cemetery, at San Mateo, San Mateo County, CA, USA.

     Samuel Edmond Franklin Fields was born in 1830 at Bartow County, GA, USA. He married Sarah E. Quarles, daughter of David Augustus Quarles and Catherine Shaw, on 7 June 1856 at Bartow County, GA.¹ Samuel Edmond Franklin Fields died on 14 September 1862 at Foxes Gap Civil War Battle, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD, USA. No county is located for this location.. He was buried . Missing in Battle of Boonesboro, MD..

     Scott Paul Fields is the son of Paul Fields and Susan Lynette Hotchkin.

     Etta Mae Fifer was born on 22 October 1885 at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA. The Hendrick diary gives the birth year as 1886.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Fifer and Lydia Jane Hendrick.¹ Etta Mae Fifer married John Elliott on 10 July 1902 at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI. Findagrave.com gives a date of 10 July 1902..³ Etta Mae Fifer died in June 1974 at Prudenville, Roscommon County, MI, USA, at age 88. Findagrave.com gives a death date of 3 June 1974..² She was buried at Kingston Cemetery, at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA.

     John Fifer was born on 14 March 1830 at Lower Saxony, Lower Saxony, Germany. Age 40 at the 1880 Census.^1,2,3 Heserved in Co C, 6th Michigan Cav, during the Civil War. He married Lydia Jane Hendrick at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA, on 11 November 1877.⁴ John Fifer died on 11 August 1914 at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, at age 84.^1,3 He was buried at Kingston Cemetery, at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA.^1,2

     John Alexander Elihue Fifer was born on 25 June 1890 at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA.² He was the son of John Fifer and Lydia Jane Hendrick.² John Alexander Elihue Fifer died in June 1960 at Caro, Tuscola County, MI, USA.^3,4 He was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, at Caro, Tuscola County, MI, USA.

     Lydia Jane (Jennie) Fifer was born on 6 March 1881 at Wells Twp, Tuscola County, MI, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Fifer and Lydia Jane Hendrick.¹ Lydia Jane (Jennie) Fifer married William Gage at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA. Lydia Jane (Jennie) Fifer died on 19 July 1961 at Wilmot, Tuscola County, MI, USA, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Kingston Cemetery, at Kingston, Tuscola County, MI, USA.

     Adam Filker was born on 10 November 1844 at Germany.¹ He married Mary Stabbal on 21 November 1866 at Lorain County, OH, USA. Married 34 years at the 1900 census. Surname given at marriage was Stbbel..² Adam Filker died on 23 August 1920 at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Cleveland Street Cemetery, at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA.

     George H. Filker was born on 9 September 1867 at Lorain County, OH, USA.¹ He was the son of Adam Filker and Mary Stabbal. George H. Filker died on 13 April 1884 at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA, at age 16.¹ He was buried at Cleveland Street Cemetery, at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA.

     John Adam Filker was born on 18 May 1881 at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA. Age 38 and single at the 1920 census. Age 48 at the 1930 census. 1900 census May 1881, age 19. Age 72 at death according to cemetery records. Exact date and location from WWII Draft Registration, 1942. He was the son of Adam Filker and Mary Stabbal. John Adam Filker married Margaret Louise Miller between 1920 and 1930 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA. Married at 1930 census but not at 1920 census.. John Adam Filker appeared on the census of 1930 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA. The census lists the family as: John A. Filker, 48, married first at 31, born OH, father born Germany, mother born OH, steam railroad crane operator; wife margaret, 57, married first at 26, born PA, parents born PA.. He died on 5 April 1952 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, at age 70. Cemetery records. He was buried at Greendale Cemetery, at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA. Plot Tier 1, Gr#62.

     Middle name from Tami Sherrill who says that he was the son of Adam and Mary Filker of Lorain, OH.

     William Jonas Filker was born on 17 June 1887 at Lorain County, OH, USA.¹ He was the son of Adam Filker and Mary Stabbal. William Jonas Filker died on 26 July 1922 at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA, at age 35.¹ He was buried at Cleveland Street Cemetery, at Amherst, Lorain County, OH, USA.

     Adeline (Ada) Lina Filkins was born on 18 June 1859 at NY, USA. She was the daughter of James L. Filkins and Sarah Janette Crawford. Adeline (Ada) Lina Filkins married Lannas J. Curtis in 1880. Adeline (Ada) Lina Filkins lived in 1905 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, USA. She died on 14 February 1926 at age 66.

     Arthur D. Filkins was born in 1852 at NY, USA. He was the son of James L. Filkins and Sarah Janette Crawford. Arthur D. Filkins died on 2 September 1928 at Brooklyn Home for Aged Men, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA. Death Certificate, age 77 at death, birth date not given.¹

     James L. Filkins was born in 1824 at Richfield Springs, Otsego County, NY, USA.¹ He married Sarah Janette Crawford at Brookfield, Madison County, NY, USA, on 13 June 1847. Obituary.² James L. Filkins appeared on the census of 1880 at Sangerfield, Oneida County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Jas. Filkins, 59, blacksmith, born NY; Sarah, 56, born NY; Arthur, 28, farm labor, born NY; Myron, 24, farm labor, born NY; Addie, 20, house keeping, born NY.. He died on 4 January 1893 at Waterville, Oneida County, NY, USA.^1,3,4,5 He was buried at North Brookfield Cemetery, at North Brookfield, Madison County, NY, USA.

     The Compiler found the following on "Find a Grave" website.

On October 31, 1865, James L. Filkins, and a posse of several others, entered the Loomis homestead in the middle of the night with the purpose of cleaning out the Loomis Gang. Encountering 'Wash', and getting him into the woodshed, Filkins began beating 'Wash" with a ivory handled long barreled .44. The revolver rose and fell until 'Wash's hair and skin peeled from his skull. He died of his wounds the following day.
The Waterville Times is full of many articles on Sheriff James L. Filkins and his problems with the Loomis Gang. Some of these are attached as Citations. Attached is a complete report on the actions of the Loomis gang and Sheriff Filkins.⁶

     Jessie M. Filkins was born in 1861 at NY, USA. 49 years old at the 1910 census. She was the daughter of James L. Filkins and Sarah Janette Crawford. Jessie M. Filkins lived in 1910 at Montgomery, Orange County, NY, USA. At this census and at the 1920 census they are living here. At the 1920 census there is a John R. Wilson , listed as a son with them.

     Lutitia A. Filkins was born in 1860 at NY, USA. She was the daughter of James L. Filkins and Sarah Janette Crawford. Lutitia A. Filkins married Frank H. Bean. Indiana Select Marriages 1780- 1992. No marriage date is given. Gives child as Jannette M. Bean.. Lutitia A. Filkins lived in 1910 at Concord, Dodge County, MN, USA.

     Myron Filkins was born on 18 December 1854 at NY, USA. Findagrave.com. He was the son of James L. Filkins and Sarah Janette Crawford. Myron Filkins married Carrie Bullard circa 1880. Myron Filkins died on 24 July 1937 at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA, at age 82. Information from his wife's obituary and findagrave.com..¹ He was buried at New Forest Cemetery, at Utica, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     Nellie Janette Filkins was born on 30 May 1853 at Waterville, Oneida County, NY, USA.¹ She was the daughter of James L. Filkins and Sarah Janette Crawford. She married Robert Henry Hotchkin at NY, USA, on 25 June 1873. Married 26 years according to the 1900 census..² Nellie Janette Filkins died on 28 October 1934 at Sands Hotel, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA, USA, at age 81.³ She was buried at Waterville Cemetery, at Waterville, Oneida County, NY, USA.⁴

     Nellie's death certificate gives her birth and death dates and her parents names. The information was supplied by her sister Mrs. Letitie Bean.

     Harriett Lavinia Finch was born on 29 August 1847 at NY, USA. 1910 census.¹ She married Francis (Doctor) Clark Bigelow, son of Roswell David Bigelow and Emeline E. Stacey, on 8 October 1865 at Northwood, Worth County, IA, USA. Harriett Lavinia Finch died on 10 August 1910 at Monrovia, Los Angeles County, CA, USA, at age 62.¹