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    Jacob Evilsizer was born Bef. 1808 in GER.  He married Martha Arnold Bet. 1815 and 1825.  She was born Bef. 1808.

  Notes for Jacob Evilsizer:
Information on this immigrant ancestor provided by Mary Ellen Martin at the Cass Co, Indiana Historical Society. One similarity in this family, aside from Williams burial record, is that Rev . John Evilsizer, s/o John Evilsizer and Mary Peters, s/o Old "Jakob" also married an Arnold, Mary Polly. Coincidence? This family may have been related back in Germany, but they never left Cass Co, IN. And they did not migrate until between 1860 and 1870.....over 100 years later!

  Child of Jacob Evilsizer and Martha Arnold is:

+      2                 i.               William "Conrad"2 Evilsizer, born Mar 21, 1828 in GER; died Aug 07, 1903 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN.

  Generation No. 2

      2.  William "Conrad"2 Evilsizer (Jacob1) was born Mar 21, 1828 in GER, and died Aug 07, 1903 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN (Source: Death Records, CH-1 Pg 128 Age 75, death record name in () is Uebelhaeuser.).  He married Elizabeth Hildebrandt in GER.  She was born Mar 1833 in GER, and died Aft. 1910 in Pr Cass Co, Logansport, IN.

  Notes for William "Conrad" Evilsizer:
Conflicting information on the arrival of this person. Seems he left and returned to US again
Germans to America, 1850-1874
Ebelsheimer, Conrad Age : 28
 Country of Origin : Bavaria
 Arrival Date : May 27, 1857
 Final Destination : United States
 Port of Embarkation : Havre
 Ship's Name : Progress
 Occupation : Farmer
 Gender : Male
 Captain's Name : Enoch Chase
 Purpose for Travel : Staying in the USA
 Mode of Travel : Steerage
 Manifest ID Number : 00008924

  Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
SS Wieland
Hamburg and Havre to New York
October 4, 1876
DISTRICT OF NEW YORK -- PORT OF NEW YORK
I, C. Hebich Master of the German S.S. Wieland do solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm that the following List or Manifest, subscribed by me, and now delivered by me to the Collector of the Customs of the Collection District of New York, is a full and perfect list of all the passengers taken on board of the said vessel at Hamburg Gy. to Havre France from which port said vessel has now arrived; and that on said list is truly designated the age, the sex, and the occupation of each of said passengers, the part of the vessel occupied by each during the passage, the country to which each belongs, and also the country of which it is intended by each to become an inhabitant; and that said List or Manifest truly sets forth the number of said passengers who have died on said voyage, and the names and ages of those who died. Sworn to this Oct. 4. 1876, before me: unreadable signature. So help me God. C. Hebich (signature)

List or Manifest of all the passengers taken on board the German S.S. Wieland whereof ? C???? Hebich is Master, from Hamburg burthen 2267 46/100 tons.
Columns represent: No., Names., Age - Years./Months., Sex., Occupation., The country to which they severally belong.
8   Conrad Ebelsheimer     48  male   single      U. St.

  Death certificate name is William

More About William "Conrad" Evilsizer:
Burial: Aug 09, 1903, Mt Hope Cem-Uebelhaeuser
Census 1: 1900, Orange Co, Stampers Creek
Census 2: Jul 14, 1870, Cass Co, Logansport, IN -pg 159-First name appears to be Frank
Residence: 1903, 416 Miami Ave, Logansport, IN

Notes for Elizabeth Hildebrandt:
CD#355 Germans to America
Arrived 12/5/1865, Last residence Sundheim, in Prussia, Purpose of trip-staying in USA, Ship Name Reinhard, Captain, Hinrich Wamhen, Ship manifest # 00010674, Port of Embarkation, Bremen, Mode of travel Cabin.

UEBELSHAUSEN, ???Infant, Conrad, age 6, occupation child; Elisabeth, age 32, occupation Farmer; Elisabeth, age 7, occupation child, Johs, age 13, occupation farmer, Wiegand, age 36, occupation Farmer.

One of her daughters must have married a Hickman, as in 1910 census, living w Elizabeth is a grandson age 17 IN IN IN, Victor Hickman

More About Elizabeth Hildebrandt:
Census: 1910, Cass Co, Logansport, IN -pg 62 Wd 6/4 GER GER GER

Children of William Evilsizer and Elizabeth Hildebrandt are:

        3                 i.               John3 Evilsizer (Source: Immigration Records, Age 13.), born 1852.
        4                ii.               Martha Evilsizer (Source: 1870 Census-Champaign Co, OH-Heritage Quest.), born 1855.
        5               iii.               Elisabeth Evilsizer (Source: Immigration Records.), born 1858.
+      6               iv.               Conrad Evilsizer, born Jan 07, 1859 in GER; died Apr 10, 1913 in Cass Co, IN.
        7                v.               Child Evilsizer (Source: Immigration Records, names ??? infant.), born Bet. 1863 and 1865.
        8               vi.               Storey? Evilsizer (Source: 1907 Jay Co, IND City Directory, age 8m.), born Dec 1869 in Cass Co, IN.

  Generation No. 3

      6.  Conrad3 Evilsizer (William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: Immigration Records.) was born Jan 07, 1859 in GER (Source: Immigration Records, 1865-Age 6.), and died Apr 10, 1913 in Cass Co, IN (Source: Death Records-County Records, CH-4 Pg 8 Age 54.).  He married Sarah W Goring, daughter of James Goring and Ellen Dempsey.  She was born Dec 17, 1856 in England, and died Dec 04, 1904 in Cass Co.,IN (Source: Death Records-County Records, c-11 Pg 5 age 47.).

  Notes for Conrad Evilsizer:
CD#355 Germans to America
Arrived 12/5/1865, Last residence Sundheim, in Prussia, Purpose of trip-staying in USA, Ship Name Reinhard, Captain, Hinrich Wamhen, Ship manifest # 00010674, Port of Embarkation, Bremen, Mode of travel Cabin.
UEBELSHAUSEN, ???Infant, Conrad, age 6, occupation child; Elisabeth, age 32, occupation Farmer; Elisabeth, age 7, occupation child, Johs, age 13, occupation farmer, Wiegand,** age 36, occupation Farmer.

  **Note: In the 1880 Cass Co, Logansport Census, next dor to Conrad and Sarah are her parents, james and Ellen Goring. Next to them is Henry WEIGAND age 52 b Germany.  Wiegand age 36 arriving in 1865 would fit with Wiegand in Census age 52. The immigration record however indicates it was a Wiegand Uebelshausen, though.

  More About Conrad Evilsizer:
Burial: Mt Hope Cemetery
Census 1: 1880, Cass Co, Logansport, IN
Census 2: 1900, Cass Co, IN-Logansport-308 Miami St-born 6/1860
Immigration: Oct 04, 1876, US Weiland
Occupation: Cabinet maker
Residence: 1915, 313 Ottawa St, Logansport, IN
 

More About Sarah W Goring:
Burial: St Vincent Cemetery
Residence: 1904, 312 Miami Ave, Logansport, IN

      Children of Conrad Evilsizer and Sarah Goring are:
+      9                 i.               John4 Evilsizer, born Mar 1877; died Bet. 1900 and 1935.
+      10              ii.               Conrad William Evilsizer, born 1879 in IN.
+      11             iii.               James Thomas Evilsizer, born Jan 09, 1881 in Cass Co.,IN; died Sep 24, 1949 in Los Angeles Co, CA.
+      12             iv.               Charles David Evilsizer, born Oct 22, 1882 in Cass Co.,IN; died Mar 24, 1957 in Los Angeles Co, CA.
        13              v.               Russell Evilsizer, born Bet. 1883 and 1889; died Jul 14, 1889 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN (Source: Death Records, Book H-a7 Pg 16-no age.).

  Generation No. 4

      9.  John4 Evilsizer (Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: Ancestral File-Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints.) was born Mar 1877, and died Bet. 1900 and 1935.  He married (1) May Mrs Geddes (Source: 1930 Census images ancestry.com, wife.).  She was born 1883.  He married (2) Lizzie Cline Aug 17, 1896 in Cass Co, IN (Source: Marriage Record- County Record Books, Bk17 Pg 113.).  She was born Mar 1880.

Notes for John Evilsizer:
1900Census has Minnie Hart, sister-in-law born IND 3/1884

  More About John Evilsizer:
Census 1: 1880, Cass Co, Logansport, IN-l/w James Goring, Grandfather
Census 2: 1900, Cass Co, IN- Logansport-230 Ash St
Census 3: 1920, Denver Co, Denver, Co. ED102 Sh5a pg227a-Divorced
Census 4: 1930, Denver Co, Denver, CO< ED55 pg 10A M21/24
Occupation: 1920, Cigar Factory

Marriage Notes for John Evilsizer and Lizzie Cline:
Cass County, Indiana
Index to Marriage Record
1850-1920 Inclusive
Volume I
Letters A - F Inclusive
Name: Lissie Cline
Spouse: John Evilsiser
Marriage Date: 17 Aug 1896
Book: 17
OSPage: 115
County: Cass

  Children of John Evilsizer and May Geddes are:
        14               i.               Robert5 Geddes, born 1910.
        15              ii.               Charles Geddes, born 1913.

  Child of John Evilsizer and Lizzie Cline is:
+      16               i.               Bessie May5 Evilsizer, born May 03, 1900 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN; died Jan 17, 1985 in San Diego Co, CA.

        10.  Conrad William4 Evilsizer (Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: Marriage Record- County Record Books, Aunt Jennie Goring Powell.) was born 1879 in IN (Source: Ancestral File-Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints, Age 1.).  He married Glyda May Hall Nov 01, 1899 in Cass Co.,IN (Source: Marriage Record- County Record Books, Book 17 Pg 521.).  She was born 1887 in OH.

Notes for Conrad William Evilsizer:
Conrad Evilsizer found in:
Census Microfilm Records: Indiana, 1900
Lived in:  2 Ward Logansport, Cass County, Indiana
Series: T623     Microfilm:  362     Book:  1     Page:  146  
More About Conrad William Evilsizer:
Census 1: 1920, Denver Co, Denver, CO ED 84 Sh2b
Census 2: 1930, Denver Co, Denver, CO Ed52 pg15b M20/17
Occupation 1: 1920, Cigar Maker-Cigar Factory
Occupation 2: 1930, Proprietor-Sportsman Supplies

  Notes for Glyda May Hall:
1920 Census, Denver, Co, her mother is living in household, Sophia White age 56, Wd, b OH
Occupation: 1930, Cigar Factory

      Children of Conrad Evilsizer and Glyda Hall are:

        17               i.               George Damon5 Evilsizer (Source: SSI-SS Application.), born Jul 04, 1902 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN (Source: (1) SSI-SS Application., (2) Birth Record-County Records, Book H-10 Pg 127.); died Nov 1979 in Morgan Co, Brush, CO (Source: SS Death Records).

  More About George Damon Evilsizer:
Occupation: 1936, John Clay and Co, Denver Stockyards
Residence: Jan 25, 1936, 1068 Santa Fe Dr Denver, CO
Social Security Number: Jan 25, 1937, 523-07-8525-Issued Colorado

          18              ii.               Dorallo M Evilsizer (Source: Birth Record-County Records, CH4-72.), born Feb 27, 1915 (Source: bible Records, Dorothy, dau, age 4y11m.).

      11.  James Thomas4 Evilsizer (Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: 1910 US Census - Actual.) was born Jan 09, 1881 in Cass Co.,IN, and died Sep 24, 1949 in Los Angeles Co, CA (Source: CALIF Death Index.).  He married (1) Lillian Dalrymple Apr 06, 1902 in Cass Co, IN (Source: Marriage Record- County Record Books, Book 19 Pg171.).  She was born Dec 20, 1873 in Cass Co.,IN.  He married (2) Grace M Pruitt Apr 30, 1908 in Carroll Co, Delphi, IN (Source: Marriage Record- County Record Books, Book14 Pg178.), daughter of William Pruitt and Mariah Timmons.  She was born May 08, 1882 in Carroll Co, Flora, IN.  He married (3) Myrtle Barnes 1914, daughter of Julian Barnes and Mary Pearson.  She was born Sep 26, 1881 in Vienna, MO, and died Feb 03, 1948 in San Diego Co, San Diego, CA.

  More About James Thomas Evilsizer:
Census 1: 1920, Denver Co, Denver, CO ED 90 Sh13a-Brakeman for RR
Census 2: 1930, Denver Co, Denver, CO ED40 pg 16b M33/32
Occupation: 1930, Truck driver

  Notes for Lillian Dalrymple:
Lillian was married to james E Hayden 3-8-1916 in Cass Co, IN. James Hayden  was born 8-24-1865

Notes for Grace M Pruitt:
Researching this line cora@kingmanaz.net (Cora Pruitt) 4805 Scotty Drive Kingman, Arizona  86401

  Grace was married first to Charles T Miller in 1904 and last to Harry  Francis

In the History of Carroll County, there was an article on Grace's father, William A Pruitt . I do not have copies of all pages, but have transcribed what I have. Page 314

....is deceased, and Grace is the wife of james T Evilsizer, of Wellsboro, Indiana. William A Pruitt, father of these children, was reared in Carroll County and for forth years has been an auctioneer and has practiced law. He resides in Flora, Indiana, where his first wife died on march 1, 1895, at the age of forty-five years. She was a devout member of the Desciples Church. William A Pruitt is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 24th Indiana battery for a little more than three years. At times he has served as justice of the peace. After the death of his first wife, he was married to Rosa Jones. Mr Pruitt's paternal grandfather was Pleasant Pruitt, who was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer in Carroll County. He and his wife, also a native of Pennsylvania, spent much of their time, however, in Howard County, being farmers by occupation. The grandfather died in Flora Indiana at the age of seventy-two years; his wife died early in life. William A was the only child born to this marriage. After the death of his first wife, Pleasant Pruitt married again and by the second marriage had three sons, Sampson, Harry and Joseph. Mr Pruitt's maternal grandparents were natives of ohio and pioneers in Burlington Township, Carroll County, Indiana. Their children included, Elizabeth J Leeka, of Fairmont, Illinois; Sarah Aylsworth, William R Timmons, Ezekiel John, Maria A Pruitt and Cyrus Timmons. Born on the little farm of forty acres owned by his father near the town of Darwin, Edward E Priott moved with his parents into the town of Darwin, where the father ran a small store for a time. Later the father took up auctioneering. Edward E Pruitt grew to manhood in Darwin attending the country schools at Burlington. He taught school for seven years and during the last four years in the school room, studied law preparatory to attending law school. Subsequently, he was a student of law in the office of Odell & Ryan and graduated from the law department of Indiana University in 1893, but was admitted to the bar .....

  Brother of Grace
LaPorte, Indiana Newspaper,   Dated March 19, 1946.  Edward died:  March 18, 1946.
JUDGE EDWARD E. PRUITT
 Word has been received here of the death of Edward E. Pruitt, former Carroll County circuit court judge in a Lafayette hospital yesterday morning.  Among survivors are a sister, Mrs. Grace Francis, and a niece, Mrs. Harry Canfield, both of LaPorte.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Flora, Indiana.

  More About Grace M Pruitt:
Census: 1910, DeKalb Co, Garrett, IN pg 137A lw sister and BIL, and dau Sarah, M2y 1/1

  Marriage Notes for James Evilsizer and Grace Pruitt:
From Marriage License Application:  James T. Evilsizer
Born: Logansport, Indiana Jan. 9, 1881
occupation: brakeman
Father: Conrad Evilsizer born in Germany
Father's occupation: Laborer
His mother:  Sarah Goring (housewife) born in Ireland
James was previously married, ended in divorce May 6, 1907.

  Marriage Application for Grace M. Pruitt
born in Flora, Indiana
previous marriage ended in divorce 1905
Grace and James were married on: April 30, 1908 in Delphi, Indiana
Witnesses: Mrs. A.A. Honeywell (Minister) and Mrs. Rose Thayer

  Carroll County, Indiana
Index to Marriage Records
1850 - 1920 Inclusive
Volume II
Letters M - Z Inclusive
Name: Grace M Pruitt
Spouse: James T Evilsiser
Marriage Date: 30 Apr 1908
Date: 08 May 1862
Book: 14
OSPage: 178
County: Carroll


Notes for Myrtle Barnes:
San Diego Tribune Sun Feb 4, 1948
Mrs Myrtle Evilsizer
Funeral arrangements are pending at Merkley-Austin Mortuary for Mrs Myrtle Evilsizer, 66, who died yesterday in a local hospital. She had been visiting her niece Mrs Bessie Hansen, of 2427 Madison Avenue. Her husband James T Evilsizer, also survives.
San Diego Tribune  Feb 6, 1948
Evilsizer, Myrtle, Feb 3, wife of James T Evilsizer, aunt of Bessie Hansen. Services Saturday 9:30 a.m.. Merkley-Austin Mortuary. Rev Paul A Hilgendorf officiating. Interment in Mt Hope Cemetery

  film 00062 image 0306
Myrtle Evilsizer
No ss #
born - 26 September 1881 Vienna, Missouri
died - 3 February 1948 San Diego County Hospital
7 days in hospital, 2 weeks in San Diego, 19 years in California
residence - 2427 Madison, San Diego
spouse - James Thomas Evilsizer 66 years old
housewife
father - Julian Barnes born in Marys County, Missouri
mother - Mary Pearson born in Marys County, Missouri
informant - self
buried - 7 February 1948 Mt. Hope Cemetery
cause of death - occlusion, coronary, arteriosclerosis of coronary artery
with angina pectoris

More About Myrtle Barnes:
Burial: Feb 07, 1948, Mt Hope Cemetery
     

Children of James Evilsizer and Lillian Dalrymple are:

        19               i.               Katherine5 Evilsizer (Source: Census Record-Acutal.), born Dec 22, 1903 in Cass Co, IN; died in Cass Co, Logansport, IN.  She married Albert Conrad Jan 16, 1926 in Cass Co, IN (Source: Marriage Record- County Record Books, Book 49 Pg 43.).

  Notes for Katherine Evilsizer:
1920 Indiana Census Cass County/Logansport   Living with James E Hayden  (listed as Step-Daughter)

  CATHERINE TOOTHMAN
  SSN 308-07-8381 Residence:  46947  Logansport, Cass, IN
  Born 22 Dec 1903 Last Benefit:    
  Died 8 Nov 1992 Issued:  IN (Before 1951)

  More About Katherine Evilsizer:
Census: 1920, Census-Cass Co-Longport IND-l/w James Hayden-listed as step-daughter

        20              ii.               Charles Paul Evilsizer (Source: Death Records-County Records.), born Sep 01, 1906 in Cass Co.,IN (Source: Newspaper Article - In File, 2m12d.); died Nov 13, 1906 in Cass Co.,IN (Source: Death Records-County Records, C-12 Pg 19 age 2 months.).

More About Charles Paul Evilsizer:   Burial: Mt Hope Cemetery

  Children of James Evilsizer and Grace Pruitt are:
        21               i.               Mirwood5 Francis, Stepchild.
        22              ii.               Maxine Evilsizer (Source: Family Member-Personal History.), Stepchild.  She married Smith.

                                 More About Maxine Evilsizer:
                                 Social Security Number: Bef. 1951, 306-28-3389 Issued IN
        23             iii.               Sarah Evilsizer (Source: Birth Record-County Records.), born Mar 20, 1909 in Cass Co.,IN; died Bef. 1987.

+      24             iv.               Donald L Evilsizer, born Mar 17, 1911 in Dekalb Co, IN; died Oct 31, 1987 in La Porte,IN.

+      25              v.               Ellen Mae Francis, born Apr 20, 1922 in LaPorte Co, LaPorte, IN; died May 16, 1993 in LaPorte Co, LaPorte, IN; Stepchild.

        12.  Charles David4 Evilsizer (Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: 1910 US Census - Actual.) was born Oct 22, 1882 in Cass Co.,IN (Source: CALIF Death Index.), and died Mar 24, 1957 in Los Angeles Co, CA (Source: CALIF Death Index.).  He married Freda Maedolen Best Dec 03, 1919 in Cass Co.,IN, daughter of Lauretta.  She was born Jan 22, 1894 in IN OH OH, and died Sep 11, 1979 in Los Angeles, CA (Source: Social Security Death Index- CD.).

  More About Charles David Evilsizer:
Census: 1930, Denver Co, Denver, Co, ED59 pg 9a M35/25
Social Security Number: 521-01-8751
More About Freda Maedolen Best:
Social Security Number: 564-84-3105-Issued Calif

  Marriage Notes for Charles Evilsizer and Freda Best:
Cass County, Indiana
Index to Marriage Record
1850-1920 Inclusive
Volume I
Letters A - F Inclusive
Name: Freda H Best
Spouse: Chas D Evilsiser
Marriage Date: 03 Dec 1919
Date: 22 Jan 1894
Book: 41
OSPage: 146
County: Cass

Child of Charles Evilsizer and Freda Best is:

        26               i.               Doris O5 Evilsizer, born Jun 13, 1920 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN (Source: Birth Record-County Records, Book CH-7 Pg 41.); died Jun 29, 1920 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN (Source: Death Records-County Records, CH-5 Pg 96.).

  Generation No. 5

      16.  Bessie May5 Evilsizer (John4, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: 1910 US Census - Actual.) was born May 03, 1900 in Cass Co, Logansport, IN (Source: CALIF Death Index.), and died Jan 17, 1985 in San Diego Co, CA (Source: CALIF Death Index.).  She married (2) James Deskins @ 1924.    She married (3) Kristen Vestigard Hansen Aft. 1924.  He was born Nov 29, 1896 in Denmark, and died Nov 30, 1983 in San Diego Co, CA.

  Notes for Bessie May Evilsizer:
CADI shows born in May of 1901, but appeared in 1900 Census records, so we know she was born in 1900.

  Letter from Logansport, Indiana, date unknown. This letter indicates Bessie's father John is not living at this time, as he is not named in the Estate Settlement.

Dear Madam; I am herewith enclosing two checks dated April 16, 1935, payable to your order. One check in the sum of $765.43 is in full payment of your share of the balance for distribution of the personal estate of Jennie Powell, deceased. The other check is in the sum of $150.22 is in full payment of your distributive share of the balance of proceeds received from the ale of real estate owned by Jennie Powell, deceased. ....The administrators financial report has been filed and approved by the Court and the estate closed.

Total Receipts...................$10,409.13
Total Disbursements.........$  1,716.73
Balance for Distribution ...$  8,692.40
Wellie Searles         Niece      Undivided 1/11            790.21
Gerturde Fox           Niece                "                      790.21
John P Goring          Nephew             "                     790.21
Nellie Kreig              Niece                "                     790.21
Bessie Ridgeway     Niece                "                      790.21
Charles Evilsizer            Nephew       "                      790.21
James Evilsizer        Nephew             "                      790.21
Conrad Evilsizer       Nephew             "                      790.21
Frances Novak         Niece                "                      790.21
Bessie Hanson        Niece                "                       790.21
William O'Shaunesy      GrandNephew    "   1/44        197.55
Florence O'Shaunesy Schmidt GrandNiece      "         197.55
Edward O'Shaunesy      Grand Nephew "                    197.55
Clarence O'Shaunesy      Grand Nephew "                  197.55
                                          Total                            8,692.40           

 ( This also proves the existence of Conrad who family members thought died young.)

More About Bessie May Evilsizer:
Burial: Jan 21, 1985, Greenwood Mausoleum
Residence: 1948, San Diego Co, San Diego, CA
Social Security Number: Bef. 1951, 564-60-6813 Issued CA

  Notes for James Deskins:
Family history say James was an alcoholic and abusive to his family. He punished his step son Lawrence by setting him on top of a hot stove.

Notes for Kristen Vestigard Hansen:
Kristin immigrated to the US as a small child. It is said his last name was Vestegard, and they made him change it to Hensen. Reason unknown.

More About Kristen Vestigard Hansen:
Burial: Dec 02, 1983, Greenwood Mausoleum

   Child of Bessie May Evilsizer is:

        27               i.               Lawrence Leroy "Bud"6 Evilsizer, born Aug 1917 (Source: bible Records, 2y4m.).

  Notes for Lawrence Leroy "Bud" Evilsizer:
Adopted by Kristin Vestegard Hansen

Child of Bessie Evilsizer and James Deskins is:
+      28               i.               Albert Lee6 Deskins, born Aug 12, 1924 in CA; died Mar 12, 1995 in San Diego Co, Santee, CA.

        24.  Donald L5 Evilsizer (James Thomas4, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) was born Mar 17, 1911 in Dekalb Co, IN (Source: Birth Record-County Records, CH-21 Pg 25.), and died Oct 31, 1987 in La Porte,IN (Source: obit.).  He married Ethel Stearns (Source: Social Security Death Index- CD.) Feb 20, 1943 in Fort Lewis, WA, daughter of Moses Stearns and Emma Morris.  She was born Aug 03, 1912 in Michigan City, IN, and died Dec 20, 1990 in La Porte, IN.

  Notes for Donald L Evilsizer:
Michigan City News Nov 2, 1987
Michigan City News Dispatch Page 10, Col 2

LAPORTE , IN- . Evilsizer, Don L-76, of 6036 W County Road 370 N., died at 4 P.M. Saturday in LaPorte Hospital. Mr. Evilsizer was retired from the Michigan City School Corp. and was former owner of Don's Truck Stop in The Pines and of the Petroleum and Equipment Co. He was born March 17, 1911 in Garrett, Ind. On Feb. 20, 1943, in Fort Lewis, Wash., he married Ethel Stearns. She survives along with two sons, James Robert of Dubuque, Iowa, and Garry Lee of Fort Madison, Iowa; several grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine Smith of Lafayette, Ind., and Ellen Mae Gerbrick of LaPorte; and a brother, Mirwood Francis of LaPorte. He was a member of the First Church of God and the LaPorte Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Services will be 1 P.M. Tuesday in Haverstock Funeral Home, where friends may call from 5 to 9 P.M. Monday and until the time of services Tuesday. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund.

This is the father of Garry Evilsizer who spent 20 years in the Oklahoma State Prison. His story is on the "Evilsizer's in the Law" page. This is not a descendant of "Ol Jacob", as his ancestor Jacob Evilsizer (ironic, huh?)b 1808 came from Germany in 1865 and settled in Cass Co, Indiana.

In the country birth record book is recorded a male infant born same day as Donald. Do not know if this was a twin who died at birth, or if this entry recorded in error.

  More About Donald L Evilsizer:
Obituary: Nov 01, 1987, South Bend Tribune
Occupation: Owner-Don's Truck Stop
Social Security Number: 321-09-2458-Issued Indiana

Notes for Ethel Stearns:
Michigan City News Dispatch, Dec 21, 1990 Pg2
Ethel M Evilsizer, 78, of La Porte, died at 12:29 p.m. yesterday, Dec 20, 1990 at La Porte hospital. The funeral will be at the Haverstock Funeral Home, La Porte, at 11 A.M. Monday. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Sunday and until service Monday. Mrs Evilsizer was born August 3, 1912 in Michigan City, the daughter of Mose and Emma Morris Stearns. On Feb 20, 1943, in Fort Lewis Washington, she married Don L Evilsizer who died Oct 31, 1987. Surviving are two sons, James R Evilsizer, Portage, and Garry L Evilsizer, McAllister, OK; four grandchildren; one brother, Richard Stearns, LaPorte and one sister, Elnora Branscom, LaPorte.

More About Ethel Stearns:
Burial: Dec 23, 1990, Pine Lake Cemetery
Obituary: Dec 21, 1990, Michigan City News Dispatch-Pg2 Col1
Social Security Number: 459-07-9129-Issued in Texas

Children of Donald Evilsizer and Ethel Stearns are:
        29               i.               James Robert6 Evilsizer, born Oct 09, 1948; Adopted child.
        30              ii.               Garry Lee Evilsizer, born Nov 17, 1949; Adopted child.

Notes for Garry Lee Evilsizer:
Garry Lee Evilsizer (and six other inmates of the Fort Madison, Iowa prison) were convicted of contempt of court by the Lee County (in the extreme southeast corner of the state), Iowa District Court on June 30, 1982, for failure to testify before the Lee County Grand Jury. Evilsizer and the others claimed fear of reprisals if they testified. The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the convictions (and six month sentences). Criswell, Misner, Goff, Evilsizer, Wainwright, Frazer and McGhee v. Hendrickson, 344 N.W.2d 255 (Iowa 1983) 11/29/1982 Convicted of 2nd degree murder. 1989 Transferred to Oklahoma State

  UPDATE-Garry Evilsizer   by Sandra Evilsizer Koscak
I have been corresponding with Garry for about 5 years. He was originally sent to prison for Burglary. He was only to serve 2-5 years. While in prison in Iowa, he was in the "wrong place "at the "wrong time" and was a witness to a murder that occurred in the laundry room. He refused to testify for fear of his safety, and in doing so was found guilty of "conspiring" . He was to serve 20 years additional time and was moved to Oklahoma State penitentiary for security reasons. He had asked me to find his family roots. In doing so , I found a completely different line of Evilsizers who immigrated to Cass Co, Indiana. Ironically, The immigrant was also named Jacob, b c1808 in Germany and came to America after his son William was born in 1828. Garry's story has a happy ending insomuch, as he fell in love with his attorney. He was released from prison in November of 1998 and they moved to somewhere in the orient where she continues her practice, and we hope Garry is living "happily ever after"

  Garry was into orogamy and he made a beautiful rose for me out of paper. It is such a beautiful thing. I will treasure it forever.

        25.  Ellen Mae5 Francis (James Thomas4 Evilsizer, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) was born Apr 20, 1922 in LaPorte Co, LaPorte, IN, and died May 16, 1993 in LaPorte Co, LaPorte, IN.  She married Richard C Gerbrick Apr 27, 1967 in LaPorte, IN, son of Leo Gerbrick.  He was born Aug 14, 1912 in IN, and died Mar 28, 1985 in LaPorte Co, LaPorte, IN.

  Notes for Ellen Mae Francis:
Michigan City News Dispatch, may 18, 1993-Pg 2
LaPorte- Ellen GERBRICK, 71, of 1900 Andrew Ave, LaPorte, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 1993 at Fountain Terrace Nursing Home, LaPorte. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Haverstock Funeral home, LaPorte. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-9 Wednesday and Thursday until time of service. Mrs Gerbrick was born April 20, 1922 in LaPorte, the daughter of Harry and Grace Pruitt Francis. On April 27, 1967, in LaPorte, she married Richard C Gerbrick, who died March 28, 1985. Surviving are two daughters, Joy Lake, Westville and Joan Mier, Merrillville; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one brother, Mirwood Francis. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.

More About Ellen Mae Francis:
Burial: May 20, 1993, Pine Lake Cemetery
Social Security Number: Bef. 1951, 313-12-4458 Issued IN

Notes for Richard C Gerbrick:
I follow the Gerberichs (and all the various corruptions).  I cannot connect Ellen Mae Evilsizer to any know Garbricks in the LaPort area at this time.  Nor did I see additional obit info on her.  Do you know who her husband is/was?   slou@bellsouth.net (Shirley Atkins Hartman)

More About Richard C Gerbrick:
Social Security Number: Bef. 1951, 307-10-9437 Issued IN
     

Children of Ellen Francis and Richard Gerbrick are:
        31               i.               Joy Lake6 Gerbrick.
        32              ii.               Joan Mier Gerbrick.

Generation No. 6

      28.  Albert Lee6 Deskins (Bessie May5 Evilsizer, John4, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) (Source: CALIF Death Index.) was born Aug 12, 1924 in CA (Source: CALIF Death Index.), and died Mar 12, 1995 in San Diego Co, Santee, CA (Source: Social Security Death Index.).  He married (1) Virginia Elouise Rose Aug 11, 1942 in Yuma, AZ, daughter of Ralph Rose and Ethel.  She was born @ 1923.  He married (2) Noreen Ann Carson Aug 10, 1950 in Downey, CA, daughter of Simeon Carson and Coralee Kelly.  She was born Jun 07, 1927 in Great Falls, MT, and died Oct 31, 1985 in San Deigo Co, La Mesa, CA.  He married (3) Nella @ 1982. 

Notes for Albert Lee Deskins:
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Albert Lee Deskins
ss# 554-26-8612
born - 12 August 1924 in California
died - 12 March 1995 Alvarado Community Hospital, 6655 Alvarado Rd., San Diego, CA
residence - 10038 Woodpark Drive, Santee, CA 92071
70 years in San Diego
divorced
11 years education
self-employed drywall taper for 30 years
informant - Anna L. Kennard (daughter) same address
father - James Deskins birthplace unknown
mother - Bessie Mae Evilsizer born in Indiana
disposition - 15 march 1995 to Larry L. Deskins, Sr., 3246 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
cause of death - cardio respiratory arrest, metastic disease to lung primary
unk, dysphagia, mediastinal tumor compressing esophagus primary unk,
malnutrition, percutaneous esophago gastrostomy 3/10/95
 

More About Albert Lee Deskins:
Cremated: Mar 18, 1995
Social Security Number: 554-26-8612 Issued CA
  More About Noreen Ann Carson:
Cremated: Nov 03, 1985
Social Security Number: Bef. 1951, 560-32-5108 Issued CA

   Child of Albert Deskins and Virginia Rose is:
+      33               i.               Larry Lee7 Deskins, Sr

Children of Albert Deskins and Noreen Carson are:
+      34               i.               Carol Noreen Rozell7 Deskins, born in San Diego Co, CA; Stepchild.
+      35              ii.               Anna Lee Deskins, born in San Diego Co, CA.

  Generation No. 7

      33.  Larry Lee7 Deskins, Sr (Albert Lee6, Bessie May5 Evilsizer, John4, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) was born Jan 06, 1944 (Source: CALIF Birth Index.).  He married JoAnn Flores. 

Children of Larry Deskins and JoAnn Flores are:
        36               i.               Connie8 Deskins.
        37              ii.               Jennie Deskins.
        38             iii.               Larry Lee Deskins, Jr.
 

      34.  Carol Noreen Rozell7 Deskins (Albert Lee6, Bessie May5 Evilsizer, John4, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) was born Jul 02, 1946 in San Diego Co, CA (Source: CALIF Birth Index.).  She married Burney Lee Keilers May 08, 1964 in San Diego Co, CA. 

Children of Carol Deskins and Burney Keilers are:
        39               i.               Dorothy Jean8 Keilers, born  n Harris Co, TX.
        40              ii.               Daniel Lynn Keilers, born in Harris Co, TX.
        41             iii.               Cynthia Ann Keilers, born in Harris Co, TX.

        35.  Anna Lee7 Deskins (Albert Lee6, Bessie May5 Evilsizer, John4, Conrad3, William "Conrad"2, Jacob1) was born May 06, 1954 in San Diego Co, CA (Source: CALIF Birth Index.).  She married Carl Heath Kennard, Jr. 

More About Anna Lee Deskins:
Residence: Oct 2000, 10038 Woodpark Dr, Santee, CA 92071
    

Children of Anna Deskins and Carl Kennard are:
        42               i.               Ronna Lee8 Kennard.
        43              ii.               Kelley Ann Kennard.