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Lillian May FosterAge: 74 years18721947

Name
Lillian May Foster
Given names
Lillian May
Surname
Foster
Married name
Lillian May Bruce
Birth November 15, 1872 25 23
Census June 18, 1880 (Age 7 years)
MarriageOtto James BruceView this family
May 16, 1894 (Age 21 years)
Text:
Name: Otto J Bonee Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Lilian M Foster Spouse's Sex: Female Certifier's Name: Wallace Sparks Officiator's Name: Thornton D Fyffe Additional Person's Name: Harley D Billings Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 16 May 1894 Event Place: Montgomery, Indiana, United States Event Place (Original): Mon
Birth of a son
#1
Otto Foster Bruce
April 7, 1895 (Age 22 years)
Birth of a daughter
#2
Leone Elizabeth Bruce
February 3, 1897 (Age 24 years)
Birth of a son
#3
Robert Wallace Bruce
April 7, 1900 (Age 27 years)
Census June 20, 1900 (Age 27 years)
Birth of a daughter
#4
Dorothy Louise Bruce
February 16, 1910 (Age 37 years)
Census April 15, 1910 (Age 37 years)
Marriage of a childHarold Ray MartinLeone Elizabeth BruceView this family
August 6, 1919 (Age 46 years)
Text:
Name: Harold Ray Martin Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Leone Bruce Spouse's Sex: Female Officiator's Name: E W Hale Marriage Place: Lake, Indiana Event Type: Marriage License Event Date: 6 August 1919 Event Place: Lake, Indiana, United States Page Number: 283
Census January 14, 1920 (Age 47 years)
Marriage of a childOtto Foster BruceRuth Lois SayersView this family
July 21, 1920 (Age 47 years)
Text:
Name: Otto Foster Bruce Sex: Male Birth Date: 7 April 1895 Birthplace: Crown Point, Ind Residence Place: Crown Point, Ind Race: White Number of Previous Marriages: First Father's Name: Otto J Bruce Father's Sex: Male Mother's Name: Lillian F Foster Mother's Sex: Female Spouse's Name: Ruth Lois Sayers Spouse's Sex: Female Spouse's Residence Place: Crawfordsville, Ind. Spouse's Birth Date: 2 March 1899 Spouse's Birthplace: Mt. Carroll, Ill. Spouse's Race: White Spouse's Previous Marriage Number: First Spouse's Father's Name: Wm Q Sayers Spouse's Father's Sex: Male Spouse's Mother's Name: Carrie E Clark Certifier's Name: Edgar A Rice Officiator's Name: M. H. Appleby Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 21 July 1920 Event Place: Montgomery, Indiana, United States
Birth of a daughter
#5
Carol Jean Martin
June 15, 1921 (Age 48 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#1
Carol Jean Martin
June 15, 1921 (Age 48 years)
Death of a daughterLeone Elizabeth Bruce
June 24, 1921 (Age 48 years)
Foster Parents
Carol Jean Martin Foster Parents
July 1921 (Age 48 years)
Shared note: Carol Jean Martin's mother, Leone Elizabeth Bruce, died on June 24, 1921. At that time, Carol was raised by her grandparents as documented in the 1920/30 Census and Carol's Obituary.
Birth of a granddaughter
#2
Jeanette Bruce
September 26, 1921 (Age 48 years)
Shared note: Triplet Sisters
Birth of a granddaughter
#3
Helen Bruce
September 26, 1921 (Age 48 years)
Shared note: Triplet Sisters
Birth of a granddaughter
#4
Leone “Lowie” Bruce
September 26, 1921 (Age 48 years)
Shared note: Triplet Sisters
Marriage of a childRobert Wallace BruceMaude Louise MoonView this family
August 25, 1928 (Age 55 years)
Text:
Name: Robert Wallace Bruce Sex: Male Birth Date: 7 April 1900 Birthplace: Crown Point, Ind Residence Place: Crafordsville Race: White Number of Previous Marriages: First Father's Name: Otto J Bruce Father's Sex: Male Mother's Name: Lilian Foster Mother's Sex: Female Spouse's Name: Louise Moon Spouse's Sex: Female Spouse's Residence Place: Crawfordsville, Ind Spouse's Birth Date: 22 June 1904 Spouse's Birthplace: Otterbein, Ind Spouse's Race: White Spouse's Previous Marriage Number: First Spouse's Father's Name: William A Moon Spouse's Father's Sex: Male Spouse's Mother's Name: Maude Whitehead Certifier's Name: Homer K Schwindler Officiator's Name: G W Switzer Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 25 August 1928 Event Place: Montgomery, Indiana, United States
Census April 9, 1930 (Age 57 years)
Birth of a granddaughter
#5
Emma Louise Bruce
May 27, 1930 (Age 57 years)
Death of a fatherJames W Foster
April 8, 1932 (Age 59 years)
Marriage of a childFrederick George SchlegelDorothy Louise BruceView this family
September 30, 1934 (Age 61 years)
Text:
Name: Fred Schlegel Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Dorothy Bruce Spouse's Sex: Female Certifier's Name: Glenn B Ralston Officiator's Name: T H Adkins Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 30 September 1934 Event Place: Marion, Indiana, United States
Birth of a grandson
#6
John Robert Bruce
June 25, 1936 (Age 63 years)
Death of a motherElizabeth Louisa Ashby
December 4, 1936 (Age 64 years)
Birth of a grandson
#7
James Bruce Schlegel
April 9, 1939 (Age 66 years)
Census April 20, 1940 (Age 67 years)
Birth of a grandson
#8
Fred Eugene Schlegel
July 24, 1941 (Age 68 years)
Death of a sonOtto Foster Bruce
July 6, 1942 (Age 69 years)
Death January 2, 1947 (Age 74 years)
Obituary
Lillian May Bruce (nee Foster) Obituary and Family Listing
January 3, 1947 (1 day after death)
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Maplewood Memorial Cemetery
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father
James W Foster
Birth: January 2, 1847Parkersburg, Montgomery, Indiana, United States
Death: April 8, 1932Ladoga, Montgomery, Indiana, United States
mother
Elizabeth Louisa Ashby
Birth: October 23, 1849Parkersburg, Montgomery, Indiana, United States
Death: December 4, 1936Ladoga, Montgomery, Indiana, United States
Marriage: February 18, 1869Montgomery, Indiana, United States
4 years
herself
Family with Otto James Bruce - View this family
husband
herself
Marriage: May 16, 1894Montgomery, Indiana, United States
11 months
son
Otto Foster Bruce
Birth: April 7, 1895 24 22Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States
Death: July 6, 1942Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States
22 months
daughter
Leone Elizabeth Bruce
Birth: February 3, 1897 26 24Indiana, United States
Death: June 24, 1921Winamac, Pulaski, Indiana, United States
3 years
son
Robert Wallace Bruce
Birth: April 7, 1900 29 27Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States
Death: July 29, 1978Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States
21 years
daughter
Carol Jean Martin
Birth: June 15, 1921Indiana, United States
Death: May 14, 2020Greenwood, Wells, Indiana, United States
-11 years
daughter
Dorothy Louise Bruce
Birth: February 16, 1910 39 37Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States
Death: February 13, 2001Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States

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MarriageIndiana Marriages, 1811-2019
Text:
Name: Otto J Bonee Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Lilian M Foster Spouse's Sex: Female Certifier's Name: Wallace Sparks Officiator's Name: Thornton D Fyffe Additional Person's Name: Harley D Billings Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 16 May 1894 Event Place: Montgomery, Indiana, United States Event Place (Original): Mon
Census1880 United States - Census transcript - James W Foster - Household

Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, United States

NameColorSexAgeMonRelationCondMYOccupationUnEmSickBlindDDIdioticInsaneDisabledSchoolReadWriteBPFBPMBP
Foster, James WWM33headMFarmingINKYVA
Foster, LouisaWF30wifeMKeeping HouseINKYKY
Foster, RobertWM10sonSAt HomexINININ
Foster, LillieWF7daughterSAt HomexINININ
Foster, ThompsonWM4sonSAt HomeINININ

Census1900 United States - Census transcript - Otto James Bruce - Household

Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States

NameRelationRaceSexMonthYearAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmUSNatOccupationUnempSchoolReadWriteEngHomeMortFarm
Bruce, OttoheadWMOct187029M6INININAttorneyYesYesYesOFH
Bruce, Lillian FwifeWFNov187227M633INININYesYesYes
Bruce, Otto FsonWMApr18955SINININ
Bruce, LeonedaughterWFFeb18973SINININ
Bruce, RobertsonWMApr19000 years 1 monthSINININ

Census1910 United States - Census transcript - Otto James Bruce - Household

Center, Lake, Indiana, United States

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmNatLangOccupationIndEmpUnempUnempRWSchHomeMortFarmCWBlindDeaf
Bruce, Otto JheadMW39M15INININEnglishAttorneyOAYesYesOFH
Bruce, LillianwifeFW37M1544INININEnglishNoneYesYes
Bruce, FostersonMW15SINININEnglishNoneYesYesYes
Bruce, LeonadaughterFW13SINININEnglishNoneYesYesYes
Bruce, RobertsonMW10SINININEnglishNoneYesYesYes
Bruce, DorothydaughterFW0 years 2 monthsSINININNone

Census1920 United States - Census transcript - Otto James Bruce - Household

Center, Lake, Indiana, United States

NameRelationHomeMortSexRaceAgeConditionImmNatNatYSchoolRWBPLangFBPFather langMBPMother langEngOccupationIndEmp
Bruce, Otto JheadOFMW49MYesYesINPAINYesLawyerGeneral FranciseOA
Bruce, Lillian FwifeFW47MYesYesINININYesNone
Bruce, Otto FsonMW24SYesYesINININYesFarmerGeneral FArmingOa
Bruce, Robert WsonMW19SYesYesYesINININYesNone
Bruce, Dorothy LdaughterFW9SYesYesYesINININYesNone

Foster Parents
Carol Jean Martin's mother, Leone Elizabeth Bruce, died on June 24, 1921. At that time, Carol was raised by her grandparents as documented in the 1920/30 Census and Carol's Obituary.
Census1930 United States - Census transcript - Otto James Bruce - Household

Crown Point, Lake, Indiana

NameRelationHomeV/RRadioFarmSexRaceAgeCondAMSchoolR/WBPFBPMBPLangImmNatEngOccupationIndustryCodeEmpWorkUnempVetWar
Bruce, Otto JheadO8000RNoMW59M23INININYesAttorneyGenerl PracticeOYes
Bruce, LillianwifeFW57M21INININYesNone
Bruce, Dorothy LdaughterFW20SINININYesNone
Martin, Carol Jgrand-daughterFW8SINININYesNone

Census1940 United States - Census transcript - Otto James Bruce - Household

Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States

NameInfoRelationHomeV/RFarmSexRaceAgeCondSchoolR/WBPCityCountyStateOccupationIndustryCodeEmpWorkWagesVetWar
Bruce, OttoheadO5500NoMW69MNoINLawyerPrivate PracticeOA520
Bruce, LillianxwifeFW67MNoIN00
Martin, Carol Jgrand-daughterFW18SYesIN

Obituary
Lillian May Bruce (nee Foster) Obituary and Family Listing Mrs. J. L. HOESEL of near Leiters Ford has received word of the death of Mrs. Lillian BRUCE, which occurred Thursday morning at her residence in Crown Point, Ind. Mrs. Bruce was the wife of Otto J. BRUCE, former resident of Aubbeenaubbee township. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary last May 16. Funeral services were held in Crown Point Sunday and burial was made in a Crown Point cemetery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116344027/lilian_may_bruce
Name
Dorothy Schlegel (nee Bruce) Obituary and Family Listing Dorothy Schlegel Obituary Published by Flanner Buchanan - Market Street on Feb. 13, 2001. MRS. DOROTHY BRUCE SCHLEGEL, a resident of Indianapolis, died February 13. She was born in Crown Point, Indiana on February 16, 1910. Mrs. Schlegel was a graduate of Crown Point High School and Butler University. She was married to Fred G. Schlegel until his death in 1996. Mrs. Schlegel was active in a number of volunteer organizations, including the White Cross guild of Methodist Hospital, Tri Kappa (a college women's service organization), and Northminster Presbyterian Church, where she and her husband were founding members, in 1945. Mrs. Schlegel worked many years in the bookstores of Broad Ripple High School and IUPUI, at its Purdue Campus. She was the mother of three sons, J. Bruce who preceded both his parents in 1994, Fred who resides in Indianapolis, and Louis, who resides in Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs. Schlegel is survived also by a sister Carol Martin Dyer and five grandchildren, Julia Hara, Natasha Raymond and Charles, Alexandra and Carolou Schlegel. A memorial service will be held at 2:oo pm, Friday, Feb. 16, at the Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling 1 hour prior to service. The family requests that any memorial gifts be made in Mrs. Schlegel's memory to the Festival Music Society, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra or Northminster Presbyterian Church. Entombment will be at Washington Park North Cemetery. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/dorothy-schlegel-obituary?id=18538666
Name
Carol Jean Dyer (nee Martin) Obituary and Family Listing Carol Dyer Obituary Greenwood - Carol Dyer was released from the struggles of this life May 14, 2020 having reached the age of 98. She grew up with her mother's parents after her own mother died just days after her birth June 15, 1921. She came of age during the Depression which left her with a love of simple joys: playing the card game Bridge with friends, taking walks with friends or along various travels, and immersing herself in church service. After recovering from tuberculosis in her late teen years, she graduated from Indiana University and married Robert Rockwell Dyer in 1945. Together they reared two daughters, Elaine (Steven) Rainey and Leone (Roger) Burns. She spent 59 years selling magazines on the phone, using the "smile in her voice" to make friends that way. She volunteered at the Indianapolis Art Museum as a docent for over 30 years. She took many trips to experience other cultures, but her favorite trips included her grandchildren. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Kyle Rainey, Chad (Angela) Rainey, Todd Rainey, Jack Burns and Debra Mike) Czepizak. She will also be missed by 3 great-grandchildren: Nika, Vaeda, and Coraline. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; Dr. Harold and Leone Martin and her husband; Robert Dyer. Carol's Christian faith brought her to several areas of service including teaching Sunday School, mission trips, singing in the choir and serving on the church board of elders. Her very great joy was being with family, especially her five grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. Carol looked forward to seeing her husband Bob and her savior Jesus as she "enters His gates with thanksgiving." Psalm 100:4 Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the family will hold a private funeral service with a Celebration of Carol's Life planned for a later date. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/indystar/name/carol-dyer-obituary?id=1851195
Name
Robert Wallace Bruce Obituary and Family Listing Gazette Telegrapher Tues, Aug. 1, 1978 Robert W. Bruce, 110 W. Van Buren St., died Sunday in a local nursing home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Crawfordsville, Ind., and will be handled by the Hunt and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Bruce, a college professor, was born April 7, 1900 in Crown Point, Ind., and moved here this year. He was graduated in 1922 from Wabash College, where he later taught psychology and mathematics. Mr. Bruce was married Aug. 25, 1928, in Crawfordsville. He belonged to the Ouiatenoon Club, Phi Beta Kappa. Also the college track team and the Glee Club. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I. He belonged to the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church and its choir in Crawfordsville. Mr. Bruce is survived by a son, Lt. Col. John R. Bruce of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Emily Wolfe of Jackson, Wyo., a sister, Dorothy Schlege of Indianapolis, Ind; and five grandchildren. Local arrangements will be handled by the Chapel of Memories Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Bruce's name to the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35329521/robert-wallace-bruce
Name
Otto Foster Bruce Obituary and Family Listing Foster Bruce of Crown Point Is Taken By Death —— Foster Bruce, 47, Crown Point attorney, and well known here, died at 1 a. m. Monday in Gary Methodst hospital of a kidney ailment and high blood pressure, it was learned today. He served in the World War I, and was past commander of Crown Point post, American Legion. Surviving are his parents, Attorney and Mrs. Otto Bruce; his widow, Ruth, triplet daughters, Helen, Leone and Jeanette; one brother, Dr. Robert Bruce, of Wabash college, and a sister, Mrs. Fred Schlegel, of Indianapolis. Memorial services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Presbyterial [sic] church in Crown Point. Source: Vidette-Messenger of Porter County (Valparaiso, Indiana) - 07 Jul 1942, Tue - page 2 ------ Courtesy of GrammyJan (#48241020)-- Thursday, July 9, 1942 Fulton County Obituaries Mrs. J. L. HOESEL, of Culver, attended the funeral services of her nephew, Foster BRUCE, 47, which were held at Crown Point, Wednesday afternoon. The deceased who passed away Sunday evening was a lieutenant in the First World War. He is survived by his widow and triplet daughters, Helen [BRUCE], Leona [BRUCE] and Jeanette [BRUCE], all of Crown Point. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116344044/foster-otto-bruce
Name
Otto James Bruce Obituary and Family Listing Otto J. Bruce, Veteran Lawyer, Dies at 85 Mrs. Hoesel Receives Word Of Brother's Death Mrs. J. L. Hoesel has received word of the death of her brother. Otto J. Bruce. age 85, of Crown Point, who passed away Friday at the Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville. Mr. Bruce was a graduate of Ladoga College, Ladoga, Ind, and of the University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor. He taught school in Pulaski County for four years and bad county law in the same office building in Crown Point for the past 60 years. Last November he was honored by the members of the Par Association in Crown Point at a banquet celebrating his 60th anniversary as a practicing lawyer. Surviving relatives include son, Robert Bruce of Crawfordsville: a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Chlagel of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Hoesel. Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Crown Point Presbyterian Church where he was a member. Mrs. Hoesel, her daughter. Mrs. Barrett Ervine, and son, Evert Hoesel attended the funeral. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116344016/otto-james-bruce