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Family HistoryFamily History - Ila M. Crippen


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Ila M. Crippen and two of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Ila M. Crippen,1 born March 1881 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Crippen and Margaret Loftus;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 17 January 1944.1 Ila married, first, 14 July 1899 in Wyandotte, Wayne County, Michigan, Clarence J. McElheny2 (born 5 December 1878 in Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of John H. McElheny and Julia Ann Showers;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Clarence died 26 September 19409). Ila married, second, 7 January 1942 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, James D. Mitchell10 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 30 August 1943 in Bartow, Polk County, Florida.11 Ila is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.1 Clarence is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.9

Children of Ila M. Crippen and Clarence J. McElheny:

+2i. Earl John McElheny, born 6 May 1900 in Michigan; died 28 March 1933 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Married Madeline Ellington.
 3ii. Margaret McElheny, born 31 July 1908 in Michigan;4, 5, 12, 13 died 16 December 1934 in River Junction, Gadsden County, Florida.14 Margaret is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.12

  1. Find a Grave (website). Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, Ila Crippen McElheny, born: 15 July 1880; died: 17 January 1944 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband). Her birth date shown on her gravestone and in this record differ from the birthdate shown in the 1900 census (Mar. 1880).
  2. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Clarence McElheny, age 22, born in Lawton, Michigan; brakeman; father: John McElheny; mother: Julia Showers; Ida Crippin, age 19, born in Lawrence, Michigan; father: Thomas Crippin; mother: Margaret Loftus; married on 14 July 1899 in Wyandotte, Wayne County, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Wayne County, Springwells Township, E.D. 200, Sheet No. 4A, Clarence McElhemy [sic], 22 [written over 23], Michigan, Dec. 1877 conductor; wife of 1 year Alie [difficult to read due to notes overwritten throughout the page] McElhemy, 19, Michigan, March 1881; son Earl McElhemy, 0/12, Michigan, May 1900.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawton, E.D. 146, Sheet Nos. 1B, 2A, Clarence McElheny, 32, Michigan, contractor, dredge work; wife of 11 years Ila M. McElheny, 29, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living; son Earl McElhen, 9, Michigan; daughter Margaret McElheny, 1, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Cass County, Dowagiac, E.D. 120, Sheet No. 1A, C. J. McElheny, 42, Michigan, contractor, drainage; wife Ila McElheny, 39, Michigan; son Earl McElheny, 19, Michigan, operator, dredge; daughter Marguerite McElheny, 11, Michigan; roomer Shirley Maxey, 21, Moussouri [sic], laborer, dredge.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Florida, Hillsborough County, Election Precinct #34, E.D. 29-109, Sheet No. 1B, Clarence McElhiny [sic], 52, Michigan, first married age 21, salesman, car dealer; wife Illa McElhiny, 48, New York [sic, she was born in Michigan], first married age 18.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Hillsborough County, Beach Park, E.D. 29-12, Sheet No. 21A, Clarence J. McElheny, 62, Michigan, proprietor, retail used auto parts; wife Ila McHeleny, 59, Michigan.
  8. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Clarence J. McElheny, Serial No. 1565, born: 5 December 1878; occupation: farming; nearest relative: Mrs Ila McElheny.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, Clarence J. McElheny, born: 6 September 1877; died: 26 September 1940 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife). His birthdate shown on his gravestone and on this site conflict with the birthdate recorded on his WWI draft registration card (5 December 1878), and with the 1900 census record (Dec. 1877).
  10. Florida Marriages, 1830-1993, Marriage License No. 50-39 and Certificate, James D. Mitchell and Ila McElheny, married on 7 January 1942 in Tampa, Florida.
  11. Florida, Divorce, 1927-1950, Husband: James D. Mitchell; Wife: Ila; married on 7 January 1942; divorced on 30 August 1943 in Bartow, Polk County, Florida.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, Margaret McElheny, born: 31 July 1908; died: 16 December 1934 (from record).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Florida, Gadsden County, River Junction, E.D. 20-15, Sheet No. 34B, Margaret McElheny, 22, Michigan. She is listed here as an inmate (among dozens of others) in the Florida State Hospital.
  14. Florida Deaths, 1877-1939, Margaret McElheny, died: 16 December 1934 in River Junction, Gadsden County, Florida; age: 26; single; occupation: school girl.
Second Generation
2. Earl John McElheny2 (Ila1), born 6 May 1900 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 28 March 1933 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.2, 3 Earl married, 10 February 1930 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, Madeline Ellington8 (born ca. 1903 in Luverne, Crenshaw County, Alabama, parents not determined7, 8). Earl is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.2

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Earl John McElheny, Serial No. 84, born: 6 May 1900; occupation: dredging; nearest relative: C. J. McElheny.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, John Earl McElheny, born: 6 May 1900; died: 27 March 1933 [sic, his death certificate shows he died on the 28th] (from record).
  3. Florida Deaths, 1877-1939, Certificate of Death, Earl John McElheny, died: 28 March 1933 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; born: 6 May 1900 in Michigan; age: 32 years 10 months 22 days; salesman, auto parts dept.; married: wife: Madeline McElheny; father: Clarence J. McElheny, born in Lawton, Michigan; mother: Ila Crippen, born in Lawrence, Michigan; burial place: Myrtle Hill [Florida].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Wayne County, Springwells Township, E.D. 200, Sheet No. 4A, Clarence McElhemy [sic], 22 [written over 23], Michigan, Dec. 1877 conductor; wife of 1 year Alie [difficult to read due to notes overwritten throughout the page] McElhemy, 19, Michigan, March 1881; son Earl McElhemy, 0/12, Michigan, May 1900.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawton, E.D. 146, Sheet Nos. 1B, 2A, Clarence McElheny, 32, Michigan, contractor, dredge work; wife of 11 years Ila M. McElheny, 29, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living; son Earl McElhen, 9, Michigan; daughter Margaret McElheny, 1, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Cass County, Dowagiac, E.D. 120, Sheet No. 1A, C. J. McElheny, 42, Michigan, contractor, drainage; wife Ila McElheny, 39, Michigan; son Earl McElheny, 19, Michigan, operator, dredge; daughter Marguerite McElheny, 11, Michigan; roomer Shirley Maxey, 21, Moussouri [sic], laborer, dredge.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa City, E.D. 29-37, Sheet No. 11A, Earl McElheny, 29, Michigan, first married age 29, salesman, auto parts; wife Mary McElheny, 27, Alabama, first married age 28; brother-in-law Edwin J. [or G.] Carter, 17, Alabama.
  8. Florida Marriages, 1830-1993, Marriage License No. 1498 and Certificate, Earl J. McElheny and Madeline Ellington, married on 10 Febuary 1930 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. In a separate entry: Earl J. McElheny, age 29, born in Detroit, Michigan, not married before, occupation: auto parts; Madeline Ellington, age 27, born in La Verne, Alabama [sic, probably Luverne, Alabama], not married before.