Notes for Mertle (Spouse 1)
Now in reference to Benjamin Ketchum mar Maria Amanda Dildine.
The oldest child was Myrtle Ketchum her younger brother was my grandfather and this was Herbert Ketchum.
Myrtle Ketchum 1st marriage to Unknown Toole. They had 1 child Edward Toole he was never married and killed in a paper factory in Alexandria, IN
2nd Marriage was to George Smith
I remember about 35 years ago I talked to a Smith who lived in Hartford City who was related. I know this sounds crazy but if you want to find a Smith just use the phone book. On the 3rd call I found who I was looking for.and I was able to locate Earl Melvin Smith in Huntington, IN who was related and new about Benjamin Ketchun and Maria Amanda Dildine. From him I got the following:
Myrtle Ketchum mar George Smith
Childern
1. George (Sam) Smith, Jr. mar Charlene Huntcinger
she was 81 in Jan 2003
they had 1 daughter Tonia Smith mar
Jasbir (Jesse) Kalocria from India
they have 2 boys 1. Karam Kalocria
who has 1 daughter Celiste
2. Sherton Kalocria
2. Earl Melvin Smith (Red)
lives in Huntington, IN
Born May 11, 1918 in Hartford City, In
they had 2 daughters 1 Chery Lee Smith
2 Coreen Smith
3. Harry Smith
From Charles Wheatley
I have an Amy orAime Bolner married Jess Dildine. Their daughter, Amanda Dildine is my g grandmother. Amanda was born in Blackford Co., IN. Amanda married Benjamin Ketchum. Their daughter, Vernie Myrtle Ketchum is my grandmother. Let me know whether this connects with your Bolner of the Hartford City area. Ron Favor ronfavor@aol.com