Individual Details
Blanche Almeda Little
(22 Dec 1905 - 29 Mar 1969)
- Name: Blanch Almeda Little [6]
- Name: Blanche A. Little [8]
- Name: Blanch A. Little [7]
- Name: Blanch E. Little [5]
- Name: Blanche Little [3] [9]
- Female [1] [2] [3] [4] [8] [11]
- White [3] [4] [6] [8] [10] [11]
- Caucasian [1]
[1] Death Record, Indiana, Dunkin, Blanche Little, ID1778 (Wells Co Death Cert), Ph5404.jpg (O)
[2] Document, Misc., Dunkin, Blanche Little Musick, ID1778, (Drivers License), Doc5898.pdf (O)
[3] Marriage Record, IND, Musick, Abe, ID 1777 & Blanche Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc2476.pdf (O)
[4] Census, US, 1920, Little, Elmer, ID1782 Household, Doc5910.pdf (D)
[5] Marriage Record, IND, Hooven, James W., ID7541 & Blanche E. Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc5912.pdf (O)
[6] Birth Certificate, Indiana, Hooven, James R., ID7542, Doc5913.pdf (O)
[7] Death Certificate, Indiana, Hooven, Jesse R., ID7542, Doc5914.pdf (O)
[8] Census, US, 1910, Little, Elmer M., ID1782 Household, Doc5915.pdf (D)
[9] Newspaper Article, Hooven, James, ID7541, 13 May 1928, Indy Star, Doc5917.pdf (A)
[10] Birth Certificate, Jack Emery Musick, ID1799, Doc6342.pdf (O)
[11] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Events
| Alt. Birth | Bet 1898 and 1901 |  |  | ||
| Birth | 22 Dec 1905 | Indiana, United States | | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 27 Apr 1910 | (Elmer Monroe Little and Cora Ann Stotlar) East Maine St., Van Buren, Grant, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Residence | Bet 1918 and Oct 1920 | she has been a resident - Grant County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Residence (family) | 1919 | living with parents of Blanche - Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | ||
| Marriage License | 4 Jun 1919 | Grant County, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | | |
| Marriage | 5 Jun 1919 | James W. Hooven | | | |
| Residence (family) | Nov 1919 | house adjacent to Elmer and Cora Little - Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | | |
| Residence (family) | 16 Jan 1920 | Living with Elmer and Cora Little - 8th St, Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | ||
| Marital Status | 16 Jan 1920 | Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Occupation | 16 Jan 1920 | not employed - Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 16 Jan 1920 | (Elmer Monroe Little and Cora Ann Stotlar) Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Separation | 19 Feb 1920 | Grant County, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | | |
| Occupation | Mar 1920 | Housewife - Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Children (Family) | 24 Mar 1920 | Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | | |
| Residence | 24 Mar 1920 | Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Children (Family) | 10 Aug 1920 | Death of son Jesse R. Hooven - Fairmount, Grant, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | | |
| Divorce filed | Oct 1920 | Complaint for Divorce - Superior Court, Grant County, Indiana, United States - James W. Hooven | | | |
| Occupation | Oct 1920 | Housekeeper - Grant County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Divorce | Nov 1921 | James W. Hooven | | | |
| Marriage | 26 Jun 1922 | Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | | |
| Residence | 26 Jun 1922 | Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Occupation | 26 Jun 1922 | At Home | | ||
| Residence | May 1928 | Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Misc. | May 1928 | Opposed to exhumation of Sister Ruth and son Jesse - Madison County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Property (Fam) | Apr 1930 | Owned home, value $1200, Not a Farm - South Clinton St., Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | ||
| Census (family) | 4 Apr 1930 | South Clinton St., Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | | |
| Residence (family) | Oct 1932 | RR Upland, Grant County, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | ||
| Children | 27 Oct 1932 | Number of children born to this mother: 5 - Number of children living: 3 - Grant County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1 Apr 1935 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | ||
| Census (family) | 9 Apr 1940 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | | |
| Property (Fam) | 9 Apr 1940 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | | |
| Residence | 30 Jun 1942 | 1905 E. Centennial, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family) | 28 Aug 1942 | Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | ||
| Residence | 28 Aug 1942 | Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family) | 1943 | 1905 E. Centennial, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | ||
| Residence | 1949 | 1905 E. Centennial, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Occupation | 1949 | Worked 35 weeks last year (1949) - Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census (family) | 1950 | 1905 E. Centennial, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | | |
| Residence (family) | 1950 | 1905 E. Centennial, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | ||
| Marital Status | 1950 | Married - Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | 1950 | Sorter, Glass Factory - Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Divorce | 2 Jun 1953 | Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States - Abraham Henry Musick | | | |
| Marriage | 14 Jun 1953 | Grant County, Indiana, United States - Rev. Harry Dunkin | | | |
| Residence | Mar 1965 | Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family) | 9 Jul 1968 | 1715 Main St., Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States - Rev. Harry Dunkin | | ||
| Description | 9 Jul 1968 | Blue eyes, 138 pounds, Gray hair - Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family) | Bef 29 Mar 1969 | 1516 Walnut St., Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States - Rev. Harry Dunkin | | ||
| Death | 29 Mar 1969 | abt 245 pm, auto accident - Wells County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Residence | 29 Mar 1969 | 1516 Walnut St., Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Misc. | 29 Mar 1969 | Auto Accident - Wells County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Marital Status | 29 Mar 1969 | Married, Harry Dunkin - Wells County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Burial | 1 Apr 1969 | Maplewood Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Alt name | Blanche Musick | | | ||
| Alt name | Blanche Dunkin | | | ||
| Alt name | Blanche Hooven | | | ||
| Reference No | ID1778 | ||||
| Education | | | |||
| Siblings | | ||||
| Parents | Elmer Little and Cora Stotlar | | | ||
| Religion | 44th and Clark St. - Church of God, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | |||
| Children | Son by James Hooven, Alis Huff | | |||
| Siblings | | | |||
| Occupation | |
Families
| Spouse | Abraham Henry Musick (1881 - 1968) |
| Child | Herschel Junior Musick (1923 - 2008) |
| Child | Colleen Joelotta Musick (1926 - 2010) |
| Child | Jack Emory Musick (1932 - 1965) |
| Child | Joyce Eldean Musick (1941 - 2020) |
| Spouse | Rev. Harry Dunkin (1887 - 1970) |
| Spouse | James W. Hooven (1901 - 1928) |
| Child | Jesse Raymond Hooven (1920 - 1920) |
| Father | Elmer Monroe Little (1874 - 1958) |
| Mother | Cora Ann Stotlar (1877 - 1969) |
| Sibling | Evva Florence Little (1894 - 1947) |
| Sibling | Jesse R. Little (1896 - 1969) |
| Sibling | Harvey Raymond Little (1897 - 1969) |
| Sibling | Nora M. Little (1899 - 1969) |
| Sibling | Howard Little (1903 - 1903) |
| Sibling | Daisy Ruth Little (1906 - 1919) |
| Sibling | Everett Little (1909 - 1969) |
| Sibling | Carl V. Little (1911 - 1969) |
| Sibling | Ancile C. Little (1916 - 1969) |
Notes
Alt. Birth
- Birth Date: Calc 1898 [7] [8]- Birth Date: 22 Dec 1901 [5]
- Birth Date: Calc 1902 [6]
- Birth Date: 22 Dec 1904 [3]
- Birth Place: Jonesboro, Indiana [3]
- Birth Place: Pleasant Place,Indiana [5]
- Birth Place: Grant County, Indiana [6]
- Birth Place: Indiana [7] [8]
- Age: 18 (March 1920) [6]
- Age 32 (1930) [7]
- Age 42 (1940) [8]
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[1]
[2]
[3] News Article, Auto Accident, Little Family, March 1969, Doc5737.pdf
[4] Death Record, Indiana, Dunkin, Blanche Little, ID1778 (Wells Co Death Cert), Ph5404.jpg (O)
[5] Marriage Record, IND, Musick, Abe, ID 1777 & Blanche Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc2476.pdf (O)
[6] Birth Certificate, Indiana, Hooven, Jesse R., ID7542, Doc5913.pdf (O)
[7] 1930 US Census, Doc4258.pdf
[8] 1940 US Census, Doc0906.pdf
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Birth
- Birth Date: Calc 1898 [9]- Birth Date: 22 Dec 1904
- birth Date: Calc 1940 [5]
- Birth Date: Calc 1905 (Age 5, 1910) [1]
- Birth Date: Calc 1905 (Age 64, 1969) [2] [3]
- Birth Place: Indiana [1] [2] [3] [5] [9] [10]
- Birth Place: Pleasant Plain, Indiana [4]
- Birthplace: Wells County, Indiana [6]
- Age 5 (1910) [1]
- Age 16 (1920) [5]
- Age 34 (Oct 1932) [9]
- Age 48 (1950) [10]
- Age 64 (1969) [2] [3] [8]
[1] Census, US, 1910, Little, Elmer M., ID1782 Household, Doc5915.pdf (D)
[2] Death Certificate, (Coroners Report) Doc3953.pdf
[3] Death Certificate (Wells County) Ph5404.jpg
[4] Musick Family History, Doc2360.pdf
[5] 1920 US Census, Elmer Little Household, ID1782, Doc5910.pdf
[6] Marriage Record, Hersch and Betty Davis Musick, Doc3472.pdf
[7] Drivers License, Blanche Dunkin, Doc5898.pdf
[8] Obituary, Blanche Dunkin, ID1778, Doc5736.pdf
[9] Birth Certificate, Jack Emery Musick, ID1799, Doc6342.pdf (O)
[10] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Elmer M. Little, Head of household - 35, white male, married 1 time for 15 years - Born Indiana, parents born Indiana - Able to Read, Write and Speak English - Occupation: Laborer, Odd Jobs, Not out of Work - Rent Home
2] Cora A. Little, Wife of Head, 33, White Female, married 1 time for 15 years, Children: Born 8, Alive 6 - Born Indiana, Parents born Indiana - Able to Read, Write and Speak English - Occupation: None
3] Jesse R. Little, Son, 14 White Male, Single - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Attended School, Able to Read, Write and Speak English - Occupation: Laborer, odd jobs
4] Evva F. Little, Daughter, 13 White Female, Single - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Attended School, Able to Read, Write and Speak English - Occupation: Laborer, Housework -
5] Nora M. Little, Daughter, 11, White Female, Single - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Attended School, Able to Read, Write and Speak English - Occupation: None
6] Harvey R. Little, Son, 9, White Male, Single - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Attended School - Occupation: None
7] Blanche A. Little, Daughter, 5, White Male [female], Single - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
8] Daisie R. Little, Daughter, 3, white Female, Single, - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
Residence
- ... for more than two years immediately last past she has been a bona fide and a continuous resident of Grant County, State of Indiana, [1][1] Divorce Record, Hooven, Blanche Little, ID1778 & James Hooven, ID7541 (Complaint for Divorce), Doc5911.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Marriage License
- License Issued: 4 June 1919 [1]- License Place: Grant County, Indiana [1]
[1] Marriage Record, IND, Hooven, James W., ID7541 & Blanche E. Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc5912.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Marriage
- Marriage Date: 5 June 1919 [2] [3]- Marriage Place: Grant County, Indiana [3]
- Official: Ed Chas E??? Christie [3]
- States that James and Blanche are married [1]
[1] Census, US, 1920, Little, Elmer, ID1782 Household, Doc5910.pdf (D)
[2] Divorce Record, Hooven, Blanche Little, ID1778 & James Hooven, ID7541 (Complaint for Divorce), Doc5911.pdf (O)
[3] Marriage Record, IND, Hooven, James W., ID7541 & Blanche E. Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc5912.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Residence (family)
- Ruth was at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hooven, who then lived adjacent to the Little home [1][1] Newspaper Article, Hooven, James, ID7541, 14 May 1928, Indy Star, Doc5922.pdf, PDF Page 2 (A)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Elmer M. Little, Head of household, Rented Home - 52, White male, Married - Able to Read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Father born Ohio, Mother born Indiana - Occupation: Laborer, Tile Factory
2] Cora A. Little, Wife of Head - 48, white female, married - able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
3] Everett J. Little, Son - 11, White Male, Single - Attended school - able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
4] Carl V. Little, Son, 9, White male, Single - Attended school - able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
5] Ancil C. Little, Son, 2 11/12, Single - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
6] Hooven, James, Son-in-Law, 19, White male, Married - Did not attend School, able to read, write and speak English - Born United States - Parents born United States - Occupation: Glass worker, Factory
7] Blanchie E. Hooven, 16, White Female, Married, Did not attend school, able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - Parents born Indiana - Occupation: None
Separation
- final separation occurred February 19th 1920, since which date she and the defendant have not lived or cohabited as husband and wife. [1][1] Divorce Record, Hooven, Blanche Little, ID1778 & James Hooven, ID7541 (Complaint for Divorce), Doc5911.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Children (Family)
- Birth of Jessey Ray??? Hoven [1]- Number of children born to this Mother: one - Number of Children now living: One [1]
[1] Birth Certificate, Indiana, Hooven, James R., ID7542, Doc5913.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Children (Family)
- James Hooven denied any connection to death of his son Jesse R. Hooven [1][1] Newspaper Article, Hooven, James, ID7541, 13 May 1928, Indy Star, Doc5917.pdf (A)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Divorce filed
- Divorce filed by Blanche Little Hooven, ID1778 [1]- Mrs. Hooven, sister of the dead girl, has divorced Hooven and is married again. She lives at Summitville. [2]
- After he was sent to prison his wife, Blanche Little, obtained a divorce [2]
[1] Divorce Record, Hooven, Blanche Little, ID1778 & James Hooven, ID7541 (Complaint for Divorce), Doc5911.pdf (O)
[2] News Art, "Confesses Poisoning Indiana Girl in 1919", Doc5916.pdf (A)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Divorce
- According to the Marriage Lic. Application for her and Abe her first marriage ended in divorce [1][1] Marriage License Application, Abe Musick and Blanche Little, Doc2476.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Marriage
- License Date: 26 June 1922 [1]- License Place: Madison County, Indiana [1]
- Marriage Date: 26 June 1922 [1]
- Marriage Place:
- Blanche: Age 18 at first marriage [2]
- Blanche Married once before, ended in Divorce, Nov 1922 [1]
- Abe married once before, ended with death of wife [1]
- Official: Roscoe Earlywine, Kokomo, Indiana [1]
[1] Marriage Record, IND, Musick, Abe, ID 1777 & Blanche Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc2476.pdf (O)
[2] 1930 US Census
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Residence
- Mrs. Hooven, sister of the dead girl, has divorced Hooven and is married again. She lives at Summitville. [1]- Resides at Summitville [2]
[1] News Art, "Confesses Poisoning Indiana Girl in 1919", Doc5916.pdf (A)
[2] Newspaper Article, Hooven, James, ID7541, 13 May 1928, Indy Star, Doc5917.pdf (A)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Misc.
- In an interview, Mrs. Musick spoke her opposition to the plans for exhuming the bodies of her sister and her infant son, who died under peculiar circumstances several months after the death of the girl. [1][1] Newspaper Article, Hooven, James - Ruth Little - Blanche Little, (Alexandria Times-Tribune, 18 May 1928), Doc5919.pdf (A)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Census (family)
From Image:1] Abraham H. Music [Musick]: Head of household - 43, white male, Married, 21 yrs. old at first marriage - Able to read, write and speak English - Born Indiana - birthplace of parents: U.S. - Occupation: Laborer Railroad - Not employed - Not a veteran
2] Blanche A. Music [Musick]: Wife of Head - 32, white female, married, 18 yrs. of age at first marriage - able to read, write and speak English - She and parents born Indiana - Not employed outside the home
3] Herschel Jr. Music [Musick]: Son - 7, white male, single - attended school - He and parents born Indiana -
4] Joelotta C. Music [Musick]: Daughter, 4, white female, single - She and parents born Indiana
Household:
- Owned home, South Clinton St., value $1200 - Not a farm
Census (family)
Extract:1] Abraham Henry Musick: Head of household - 54 yr old white male, married - Highest school grade: 3 - Occupation: WPA working on school building - weeks worked 1939: 30, earned $330
2] Blanche Musick: Respondent - Wife of head - 42 yr old white female, married - Highest school grade: 1 yr high school - Housewife
3] Hershell Jr. Musick: Son of head - 17 yr old white male, single - did not attend school during year - highest school grade: 8 - Not at work, Seeking work -
4] Joelotts C. [Colleen] Musick: daughter of head - 14 yr old white female, single - attended school - highest school grade: 7 -
5] Jackie Musick: Son of head - 7 yr old white male, single, attended school - highest school grade: 0 -
Household:
- Property: Rent home, not a farm - Cost: $12.00 - 105W. Polk St
- All born Indiana
- Residence, 1 Apr 1935: Same Place
Property (Fam)
Rent home, not a farm - Cost: $12.00 - 105W. Polk StCensus (family)
From Image:1] Abe Musick, Head of household, White Male, Age 59, Married, Born Indiana - Occpation CAtegory: WK - Hours Worked: 40 - Occupation: Molder Repair, Glass Factory - Worker Class: P
2] Blanche Musick, Wife, White Female, age 48, Married, born Indiana - Occupation Catagory: Wk - Hours worked: 40 - Sorter, Glass Factory, Worker Class: P
- Supplemental Questions (Line 24): #21: living in same house a year ago? Yes Question 25: Parents Born: U. S. - Question # 26: Highest grade attended: S10, finished this grade
Worked 35 weeks last year
- Did not earn money working on her own - No incame from INterest, etc: None
3] Jackie Musick, Son - White Male, Age 17, Never Married - Born Indiana - Occupation Category: St (Student) - Did not work last week - seeking work - Occupation: Never Worked -
Marital Status
- Marital Status: Married [1]- Married to Head of Household (Abe Musick) [1]
[1] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Occupation
- Occupation Catagory: Wk - Hours worked: 40 - Sorter, Glass Factory, Worker Class: P [1]- Did not earn money working on her own - No incame from INterest, etc: None [1]
[1] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Divorce
- Divorce Date: 2 June 1953 [1]- Divorce Place: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana [1]
- Minor Child: Joyce Eldean Musick [1]
- Custody awarded to Blanche [1]
- Child Custody payment by Abe: $2.00 per week [1]
PDF Page 1:
State of Indiana, Delaware County, Delaware Circuit Court, April Term 1953
Blanche A. Musick vs. Abram H. Musick/ No. 53/62
Be it remembered, that on the 2nd day of June 1953 the same being the 50th day of the April Term, 1953 of the Delaware Circuit Court, begun, held and continued at the Court House in the City of Muncie, on the first Monday, of April 1953 before the Honorable Paul A. Leffler, Sole judge of Said Court, the following proceedings were had and judgment rendered in the above entitled cause, viz.:
I, Robert A. Milhollin, Clerk of the Circuit Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true, correct and complete transcript of the Decree of Divorce in the above entitled cause, as the same appear on the Record in this office on the day and year first above written. In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribed my name and affix the seal of said Court at Muncie, Indiana this 17th day of June 1953
Signed: Robert A. Milhollin, Clerk
PDF Page 2:
Blanche A. Musick vs. Abram H. Musick No. 53/62
Comes now the plaintiff, in person and by counsel and shows to the Court by the summons issued upon plaintiff's complaint, and the return of the Sheriff endorsed thereon, that the defendant as been personally served with proper notice of the filing and pendency of the plaintiff's complaint, then full days prior to the 14th day of February, 1953, the same being the return day fixed by plaintiff by endorsement on the complaint at the time of the filing thereof and the return day fixed in said summons, and more than sixty days prior to this date, which said summons and return of the Sheriff are now filed herein and are in these words, to-wit: (H.I.)
Comes now the defendant by counsel and files answer to plaintiff's complaint, which answer so filed is in thsed words to-wit: (H.I.).
This cause being at issue is now for trial submitted to the Court, and the Court, having heard the evidence and being advised in the premises, now finds for the plaintiff on the complaint that the material allegations of plaintiff's complaint are true, and that the plaintiff is entitled to a divorce from the said defendant.
The Court further finds that of the fruits of the marriage of said parties there is a minor child namely: Joyce Eldean Musick, born March 19, 1941; and that the plaintiff is a fit and proper person to have the care and custody of said Joyce Eldean Musick.
It is therefore considered and ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing between the plaintiff and the defendant be and they are hereby dissolved and declared forever null and void and that the plaintiff be and she is hereby divorced from said defendant.
It is further adjudged and decreed by the Court that the care and custody of Joyce Eldean Musick, minor child of the parties be, and the same is hereby given to the plaintiff until the further order of the Court.
It is further adjudge and decreed by the Court that the defendant is hereby granted the privilege to visit with said child and to have said child visit with him at all proper times and places and under all proper circumstances and conditions until the further order of the Court.
It is further adjudged and decreed by the Court that the defendant be and he is hereby ordered and directed to pay into the office of the Clerk of this Court the sum of $2.00 for the use of the plaintiff for the support of the minor child of the parties, the first payment of $2.00 shall be made on June 6, 1953 and a like sum each week thereafter until the further order of this court.
[1] Divorce Record, Musick, Abraham, ID1777 & Blanche Little Musick, ID1778, (Divorce Decree), Doc5899.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
- Information: (P) = Primary, (S) = Secondary, (U) = Unknown
Marriage
- Marriage Date: 1949 [1][1] News Article, Auto Accident, Little Family, March 1969, Doc5737.pdf (A)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Death
- Death Date: 29 March 1969 [1] [2] [3]- Death Place, Wells County, Indiana [1] [2] [3]
- Cause of Death: Decapitation, Auto Accident [1] [3]
[1] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Blanche Dunkin, Doc3953.pdf
[2] Obituary, Blanche Little Dunkin, ID1778, Doc5736.pdf (A)
[3] Death Record, Indiana, Dunkin, Blanche Little, ID1778 (Wells Co Death Cert), Ph5404.jpg (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
- Information: (P) = Primary, (S) = Secondary, (U) = Unknown
Burial
- Burial Date: 1 April 1969 [1] [2] [3]- Cemetery: East Maplewood Cemetery [2] [3]
- Services: 3 pm [2]
- Funeral Home: Rozelle Funeral Home [2] [3]
- Official: Rev. Dennie E. Lane, pastor of the Church of God in Clinton, Ill. [2]
[1] Obituary, Blanche Little Dunkin, ID1778, Doc5736.pdf (A)
[2] News Article, Auto Accident, Little Family, March 1969, Doc5737.pdf (A)
[3] Death Record, Indiana, Dunkin, Blanche Little, ID1778 (Wells Co Death Cert), Ph5404.jpg (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
- Information: (P) = Primary, (S) = Secondary, (U) = Unknown
Alt name
- Name: Blanche A. Musick [1] [3]- Name: Blanche Musick [2] [5]
- Name: Mrs. Blanche Musick [4]
[1] Military Record, Musick, Hersch, ID1095, (WW2 Draft Registration), Doc5876.pdf (O)
[2] City Directory, Indiana, Muncie, 1943, Musick, Hersch, ID0195, Musick, Abraham, ID1777, Doc5878.pdf (A)
[3] Divorce Record, Musick, Abraham, ID1777 & Blanche Little Musick, ID1778, (Divorce Decree), Doc5899.pdf (O)
[4] Newspaper Article, Hooven, James, ID7541, 13 May 1928, Indy Star, Doc5917.pdf (A)
[5] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Alt name
- Name: Mrs. Harry Dunkin [1]- Name: Mrs. Blanche A. Dunkin [2] [3]
- Name: Blanche K. Dunkin [4] [5]
[1] Obituary, Jack E. Musick, ID1799, Doc5735.pdf
[2] Obituary, Blanche Little Dunkin, ID1778, Doc5736.pdf (A)
[3] News Article, Auto Accident, Little Family, March 1969, Doc5737.pdf
[4] Death Record, Indiana, Dunkin, Blanche Little, ID1778 (Wells Co Death Cert), Ph5404.jpg (O)
[5] Document, Misc., Dunkin, Blanche Little Musick, ID1778, (Drivers License), Doc5898.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
- Information: (P) = Primary, (S) = Secondary, (U) = Unknown
Alt name
- Name: Blanche E. Hooven [2]- Name: Blanchie Hooven [1]
- See: Doc5170-InfoSheet.txt
[1] Census, US, 1920, Little, Elmer, ID1782 Household, Doc5910.pdf (D)
[2] Divorce Record, Hooven, Blanche Little, ID1778 & James Hooven, ID7541 (Complaint for Divorce), Doc5911.pdf (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Education
[- Did not attend School [1]- Able to read, write and speak English [1] [2]
- Highest school grade: 1 yr high school [3]
- Highest grade attended: S10, finished this grade [4]
[1] Census, US, 1920, Little, Elmer, ID1782 Household, Doc5910.pdf (D)
[2] 1930 US Census
[3] 1940 US Census
[4] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Parents
- Father: Elmer Little [1] [2] [3] [5]- Daughter of Head of Household (Elmer M. Little) [5]
- Mother: Cora Stotler [2]
- Mother: Cora Stoules [1] [3]
- Parents born Indiana [4] [5]
- Parents born U.S. [6]
- Living in the Elmer M. and Cora A. Little Household [1]
[1] Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
[2] News Article, Auto Accident, Little Family, March 1969, Doc5737.pdf (A)
[3] Marriage Record, IND, Musick, Abe, ID 1777 & Blanche Little, ID1778 (License & Return), Doc2476.pdf (O)
[4] 1930 US Census
[5] Census, US, 1910, Little, Elmer M., ID1782 Household, Doc5915.pdf (D)
[6] 1950 US Census, Abraham Musick, ID1777 Household, Doc6344.pdf (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Children
See: Doc5170-InfoSheet.txtSiblings
- Sister of dead Girl (Ruth Little, ID7545) [1][1] News Art, "Confesses Poisoning Indiana Girl in 1919", Doc5916.pdf (A)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Endnotes
1. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
2. Musick, Abe, ID1777 and Blanche Little, ID1778, 26 June 1922, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage License Application and Return. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc2476.pdf .
3. Hooven, Jessey R., ID7542, "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1940" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Dec 2020, Doc5913.pdf.
4. 1940 US Census, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, Ward 3, SD 11, ED 48-54, Sheet 5A, Line 12, Visit 110, , 105 W. Polk St., Abraham Henry Musick, ID1777 Household. Original Data: NARA, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Aug 2012. Acc002265/ Doc0906.pdf.
5. 1930 U.S. Census, Summitville, VanBuren Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 5, ED 48-61, Sheet 4A, Stamped 12, Line 33, Dwelling 97, Family 98, Abraham H. Music [Musick], ID1777 household. Orig. NARA Data: Roll T626_606; FHL microfilm: 2340341. www.ancestry.com, Doc4258.pdf.
6. Find a Grave Memorial, Banche A. Dunkin, Maplewood Cemetery, Memorial# 98655114.
7. Little, Elmer M., ID1782 Household. Vanburen, Vanburen Township, Grant County, Indiana, SD 11, ED 78,Ward 3, Sheet 12B, Line 66, East Maine St., Dwelling and Family 274. NARA Data: Roll: T624_351; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374364. www.ancestry.com, accessed 19 Dec 2020, Doc5915.pdf .
8. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 12 Jan 2017. Blanche K. Dunkin, 29 March 1969, Wells County, Indiana. Doc3953.pdf.
9. Death Certificate, Wells County Indiana Department of Health, No. 0730. Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778, 29 March 1969. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archives, Ph5404.jpg.
10. Musick-Davis Family History Book, created by Betty Davis Musick, ID0196, March 1989. Acc003214/Doc2360.pdf, pdf page 9.
11. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
12. Marriage Record, Marriage License application and License for Herschel Junior Musick and Betty Jean Davis. 28 Aug 1942, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage Date, 29 Aug 1942. Acc001194/Doc2472.pdf.
13. Indiana Drivers License, Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778. Issued 9 July 1968. License No. D525-04502. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5898.pdf.
14. Obituary, Blanche A. Dunkin, ID1778, March 1969, Unknown Newspaper, probable Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana). Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 Papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5736.pdf.
15. Jack Emery Musick, ID1799, Birth Date 27 Oct 1932, Certificate No. 40974/ 199. "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1944. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 July 2022. Doc6342.pdf.
16. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
17. Little, Elmer M., ID1782 Household. Vanburen, Vanburen Township, Grant County, Indiana, SD 11, ED 78,Ward 3, Sheet 12B, Line 66, East Maine St., Dwelling and Family 274. NARA Data: Roll: T624_351; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374364. www.ancestry.com, accessed 19 Dec 2020, Doc5915.pdf .
18. Hooven, Blanche A., ID1778 vs. James W. Hooven, ID7541. Grant Superior Court, Oct 1920, Complaint for Divorce. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5911.pdf .
19. "Conscience is Driving Him Crazy, He Says" James Hooven, ID7541 and Ruth Little, ID7545. Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), 12 May 1928, page 1, Col. 8. https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=12065431, accessed 20 Dec 2020. Doc5170-007A.pdf.
20. Hooven, James W., ID7541 and Blanche A. Little, ID1778, Marriage License and Certificate. Grant County, Indiana, 4, 5 June 1919. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5912.pdf.
21. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
22. Hooven, Blanche A., ID1778 vs. James W. Hooven, ID7541. Grant Superior Court, Oct 1920, Complaint for Divorce. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5911.pdf .
23. Hooven, James W., ID7541 and Blanche A. Little, ID1778, Marriage License and Certificate. Grant County, Indiana, 4, 5 June 1919. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5912.pdf.
24. Hooven, James, ID7541, News Article, "Family of Dead Summitville Girl Would Exhume Body in Probing Brother-in-Law's Confession" Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 14 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 3-6 and Page 2, Col. 4, 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/104990167 (Page 1), accessed 22 Dec 2020, Doc5922.pdf.
25. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
26. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
27. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
28. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
29. Hooven, Blanche A., ID1778 vs. James W. Hooven, ID7541. Grant Superior Court, Oct 1920, Complaint for Divorce. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5911.pdf .
30. Hooven, Jessey R., ID7542, "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1940" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Dec 2020, Doc5913.pdf.
31. Hooven, Jessey R., ID7542, "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1940" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Dec 2020, Doc5913.pdf.
32. Hooven, Jessey R., ID7542, "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1940" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Dec 2020, Doc5913.pdf.
33. Hooven, Jesse R., ID7542, 10 Aug 1920, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images] - Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana, Death Certificates; Year: 1920; Roll: 15. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Dec 2020, Doc5914.pdf .
34. Hooven, James, ID7541. "Indiana Slaying Confession Discounted" Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 13 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 8, Page 9, Col. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/104988636/, accessed 21 Dec 2020, Doc5917.pdf, Page 9, PDF Page 4.
35. Hooven, Blanche A., ID1778 vs. James W. Hooven, ID7541. Grant Superior Court, Oct 1920, Complaint for Divorce. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5911.pdf .
36. Newspaper Article, Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 12 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 8. "Confesses Poisoning Indiana Girl in 1919". https://www.newspapers.com/image/104988267/, accessed 20 Dec 2020. Doc5916.pdf .
37. "Conscience is Driving Him Crazy, He Says" James Hooven, ID7541 and Ruth Little, ID7545. Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), 12 May 1928, page 1, Col. 8. https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=12065431, accessed 20 Dec 2020. Doc5170-007A.pdf.
38. Hooven, Blanche A., ID1778 vs. James W. Hooven, ID7541. Grant Superior Court, Oct 1920, Complaint for Divorce. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5911.pdf .
39. Musick, Abe, ID1777 and Blanche Little, ID1778, 26 June 1922, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage License Application and Return. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc2476.pdf .
40. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XFXF-YRX : accessed 11 Jun 2013), Abe Musick and Blanche Little, 26 Jun 1922.. Acc002778.
41. Musick-Davis Family History Book, created by Betty Davis Musick, ID0196, March 1989. Acc003214/Doc2360.pdf, pdf page 8.
42. Marriage Record, Marriage License, Abe Musick and Blanche Little, 26 June 1922, Madison County, Indiana. Doc2477.pdf.
43. "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XFXF-YRX : 3 December 2014), Abe Musick and Blanche Little, 26 Jun 1922; citing reference 119; FHL microfilm 2,108,463..
44. 1930 U.S. Census, Summitville, VanBuren Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 5, ED 48-61, Sheet 4A, Stamped 12, Line 33, Dwelling 97, Family 98, Abraham H. Music [Musick], ID1777 household. Orig. NARA Data: Roll T626_606; FHL microfilm: 2340341. www.ancestry.com, Doc4258.pdf.
45. Marriage Record, Abe Musick, ID1777 and Blanche Little, ID1778, Marriage License Application, 26 June 1922. Madison County, Indiana. Doc2476.pdf.
46. Musick, Abe, ID1777 and Blanche Little, ID1778, 26 June 1922, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage License Application and Return. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc2476.pdf .
47. Musick, Abe, ID1777 and Blanche Little, ID1778, 26 June 1922, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage License Application and Return. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc2476.pdf .
48. Newspaper Article, Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 12 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 8. "Confesses Poisoning Indiana Girl in 1919". https://www.newspapers.com/image/104988267/, accessed 20 Dec 2020. Doc5916.pdf .
49. Hooven, James, ID7541. "Indiana Slaying Confession Discounted" Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 13 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 8, Page 9, Col. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/104988636/, accessed 21 Dec 2020, Doc5917.pdf, Page 9, PDF Page 6.
50. Hooven, James, ID7541 - Ruth Little, ID7545 - Blanche Little, ID1878. "Exhuming Plan Halted Because of Lack of Money", Alexandria Times-Tribune (Alexandria, Indiana), 18 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/82525113/, accessed 26 Dec 2020, Doc5919.pdf.
51. Hooven, James, ID7541 - Ruth Little, ID7545 - Blanche Little, ID1878. "Exhuming Plan Halted Because of Lack of Money", Alexandria Times-Tribune (Alexandria, Indiana), 18 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/82525113/, accessed 26 Dec 2020, Doc5919.pdf.
52. 1930 U.S. Census, Summitville, VanBuren Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 5, ED 48-61, Sheet 4A, Stamped 12, Line 33, Dwelling 97, Family 98, Abraham H. Music [Musick], ID1777 household. Orig. NARA Data: Roll T626_606; FHL microfilm: 2340341. www.ancestry.com, Doc4258.pdf.
53. 1930 U.S. Census, Summitville, VanBuren Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 5, ED 48-61, Sheet 4A, Stamped 12, Line 33, Dwelling 97, Family 98, Abraham H. Music [Musick], ID1777 household. Orig. NARA Data: Roll T626_606; FHL microfilm: 2340341. www.ancestry.com, Doc4258.pdf.
54. Jack Emery Musick, ID1799, Birth Date 27 Oct 1932, Certificate No. 40974/ 199. "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1944. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 July 2022. Doc6342.pdf.
55. Jack Emery Musick, ID1799, Birth Date 27 Oct 1932, Certificate No. 40974/ 199. "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1944. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 July 2022. Doc6342.pdf.
56. 1940 US Census, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, Ward 3, SD 11, ED 48-54, Sheet 5A, Line 12, Visit 110, , 105 W. Polk St., Abraham Henry Musick, ID1777 Household. Original Data: NARA, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Aug 2012. Acc002265/ Doc0906.pdf.
57. 1940 US Census, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, Ward 3, SD 11, ED 48-54, Sheet 5A, Line 12, Visit 110, , 105 W. Polk St., Abraham Henry Musick, ID1777 Household. Original Data: NARA, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Aug 2012. Acc002265/ Doc0906.pdf.
58. 1940 US Census, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, Ward 3, SD 11, ED 48-54, Sheet 5A, Line 12, Visit 110, , 105 W. Polk St., Abraham Henry Musick, ID1777 Household. Original Data: NARA, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Aug 2012. Acc002265/ Doc0906.pdf.
59. Herschel Junior Musick, ID0195. "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947" [database on-line, w/ images]. The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 561. www.ancestry.com (Accessed 4 Nov 2020), Doc5876.pdf.
60. Marriage Record, Marriage License application and License for Herschel Junior Musick and Betty Jean Davis. 28 Aug 1942, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage Date, 29 Aug 1942. Acc001194/Doc2472.pdf.
61. Marriage Record, Marriage License application and License for Herschel Junior Musick and Betty Jean Davis. 28 Aug 1942, Madison County, Indiana. Marriage Date, 29 Aug 1942. Acc001194/Doc2472.pdf.
62. "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" [database on-line w/ images]. Abraham Musick, ID1777 - Herschel Musick, ID0195, 1943, R. L. Polk, Muncie, page 220. www.ancestry.com (accessed 5 Nov 2020), Doc5878.pdf.
63. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
64. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
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66. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
67. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
68. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
69. Divorce Decree, No. 53/62, Blanche A. Musick vs. Abram H. Musick, Delaware County Circuit Court, Robert A. Milhollin, Clerk, Delaware County, Indiana, 2 June 1953. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5899.pdf.
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76. Indiana Drivers License, Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778. Issued 9 July 1968. License No. D525-04502. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5898.pdf.
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83. Obituary, Blanche A. Dunkin, ID1778, March 1969, Unknown Newspaper, probable Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana). Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 Papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5736.pdf.
84. Death Certificate, Wells County Indiana Department of Health, No. 0730. Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778, 29 March 1969. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archives, Ph5404.jpg.
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86. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
87. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
88. Death Certificate, Wells County Indiana Department of Health, No. 0730. Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778, 29 March 1969. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archives, Ph5404.jpg.
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90. Find a Grave Memorial, Banche A. Dunkin, Maplewood Cemetery, Memorial# 98655114.
91. Obituary, Blanche A. Dunkin, ID1778, March 1969, Unknown Newspaper, probable Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana). Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 Papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5736.pdf.
92. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
93. Death Certificate, Wells County Indiana Department of Health, No. 0730. Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778, 29 March 1969. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archives, Ph5404.jpg.
94. 1940 US Census, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, Ward 3, SD 11, ED 48-54, Sheet 5A, Line 12, Visit 110, , 105 W. Polk St., Abraham Henry Musick, ID1777 Household. Original Data: NARA, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Aug 2012. Acc002265/ Doc0906.pdf.
95. 1930 U.S. Census, Summitville, VanBuren Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 5, ED 48-61, Sheet 4A, Stamped 12, Line 33, Dwelling 97, Family 98, Abraham H. Music [Musick], ID1777 household. Orig. NARA Data: Roll T626_606; FHL microfilm: 2340341. www.ancestry.com, Doc4258.pdf.
96. Herschel Junior Musick, ID0195. "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947" [database on-line, w/ images]. The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 561. www.ancestry.com (Accessed 4 Nov 2020), Doc5876.pdf.
97. "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" [database on-line w/ images]. Abraham Musick, ID1777 - Herschel Musick, ID0195, 1943, R. L. Polk, Muncie, page 220. www.ancestry.com (accessed 5 Nov 2020), Doc5878.pdf.
98. Divorce Decree, No. 53/62, Blanche A. Musick vs. Abram H. Musick, Delaware County Circuit Court, Robert A. Milhollin, Clerk, Delaware County, Indiana, 2 June 1953. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5899.pdf.
99. Hooven, James, ID7541. "Indiana Slaying Confession Discounted" Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 13 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 8, Page 9, Col. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/104988636/, accessed 21 Dec 2020, Doc5917.pdf, Page 9, PDF Page 6.
100. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
101. Obituary, Jack E. Musick, ID1799, March 1965. Newspaper Unknown. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 Papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Dod5735.pdf.
102. Obituary, Blanche A. Dunkin, ID1778, March 1969, Unknown Newspaper, probable Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana). Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 Papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5736.pdf.
103. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
104. Death Certificate, Wells County Indiana Department of Health, No. 0730. Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778, 29 March 1969. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archives, Ph5404.jpg.
105. Indiana Drivers License, Blanche K. Dunkin, ID1778. Issued 9 July 1968. License No. D525-04502. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5898.pdf.
106. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
107. Hooven, Blanche A., ID1778 vs. James W. Hooven, ID7541. Grant Superior Court, Oct 1920, Complaint for Divorce. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, via Ancestry.com, Doc5911.pdf .
108. 1940 US Census, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, Ward 3, SD 11, ED 48-54, Sheet 5A, Line 12, Visit 110, , 105 W. Polk St., Abraham Henry Musick, ID1777 Household. Original Data: NARA, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 Aug 2012. Acc002265/ Doc0906.pdf.
109. Little, Elmer, ID1782, Household, 1920 US Census, Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 84, ED 146, Sheet 5B, Line 53, 8th St, Dwelling 1881, Family 120. NARA Data: Roll: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 17 Dec 2020. Doc5910.pdf .
110. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
111. "Our Family Tree", Family History of the Herschel Musick and Betty Davis Musick Family. Created by Betty Jean Davis Musick, ID0196, about 1985. Acc003213/Doc2358.pdf.
112. Marriage Record, Abe Musick, ID1777 and Blanche Little, ID1778, Marriage License Application, 26 June 1922. Madison County, Indiana. Doc2476.pdf.
113. "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XFXF-YRX : 3 December 2014), Abe Musick and Blanche Little, 26 Jun 1922; citing reference 119; FHL microfilm 2,108,463..
114. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 12 Jan 2017. Blanche K. Dunkin, 29 March 1969, Wells County, Indiana. Doc3953.pdf.
115. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
116. 1950 US Census, Abe Musick, ID1777 Household. "1950 United States Federal Census" [database on-line]. Original Data: Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: 1905 Centennial Ave., Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 3478; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 18-68. National Archives, Record Group 29. NAID: 43290879. www.ancestry.com, accessed 22 July 2022, Doc6344.pdf.
117. "Second Local Victim of Auto Crash Dies", Newspaper Unknown, probably The Anderson Herald (Anderson, Indiana), 1 April 1969. Betty Davis Musick, ID0196 papers. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5737.pdf.
118. Newspaper Article, Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), 12 May 1928, Page 1, Col. 8. "Confesses Poisoning Indiana Girl in 1919". https://www.newspapers.com/image/104988267/, accessed 20 Dec 2020. Doc5916.pdf .
119. Jack Emery Musick, ID1799, Birth Date 27 Oct 1932, Certificate No. 40974/ 199. "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1944. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 July 2022. Doc6342.pdf.