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Family HistoryFamily History - Lawrence E. Bruner


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 Lawrence E. Bruner and four of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Lawrence E. Bruner,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Lawrence married Elizabeth Kendall (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Lawrence E. Bruner and Elizabeth Kendall:

+2i. Chester Edgar Bruner, born 8 December 1920 in Illinois. Married Luella Ellen Kean.

Second Generation
2. Chester Edgar Bruner2 (Lawrence1), born 8 December 1920 in Illinois.1, 2 Chester married, 2 September 1942 in Putnam County, Indiana, Luella Ellen Kean1 (born 22 October 1921 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, the daughter of Albert Huston Kean and Almira Louise Williamson;1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Luella died 3 January 2005 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana3, 4). Luella is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.3

Children of Chester Edgar Bruner and Luella Ellen Kean:

+3i. Carolyn Sue Bruner, born 21 June 1943 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. Married Kenneth Edgar Sperback.
 4ii. Jo Ann Bruner, born 29 September 1944 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; twin;7, 8 died 29 December 1944.8 Jo is buried in Boone-Hutchinson Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam County, Indiana.8
+5iii. Jo Ellen Bruner, born 29 September 1944 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; twin. Married (1) James H. Alexander Married (2) Belvin Campbell.

  1. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for License for Marriage, and Certificate of Marriage, Chester Edgar Bruner, born: 8 December 1920 in Illinois, soldier, father: Lawrence E. Bruner, born in Put[nam] County, Indiana, laborer, deceased; mother: Elizabeth Kendall, born in Kentucky; first marriage; Luella Ellen Kean, born: 22 October 1921 in Putnam County, Indiana, father: Albert Kean, born in Indiana, laborer; mother: Almira Williamson, born in Ohio; first marriage; married on 2 September 1942 in Putnam County, Indiana.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Putnam County, Greencastle, E.D. 67-13, Sheet No. 4, Elizabeth Bruner, 58, Kentucky, widow; son Chester E. Bruner, 29, Illinois, divorced, selling household necessities; grand daughter Carolyn S. Bruner, 6, Indiana; grand daughter Jo Ellen Bruner, 5, Indiana.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, Luella M. Kean, born: 22 October 1921 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; died: 3 January 2005 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana (from record, which includes copies of two obituaries; and provides the names and links for her parents and seven siblings).
  4. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Luella Ellen Bruner, alias: Luella Ellen Kean, died: 3 January 2005; born: 22 October 1921 in Greencastle, Indiana; father: Albert E. Kean; mother: Almira L. Eckard [sic]; additional person’s name: Chester E. Bruner II.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Putnam County, Greencastle Township, E.D. 67-11, Sheet NO. 17A, Albert Kean [indexed as Dean], 59, Indiana, first married age 48, laborer, ditcher; wife Almira Kean, 28, Ohio, first married age 18; daughter Luella Kean, 8, Indiana; daughter Mary E. Kean, 6, Indiana; daughter Margrett E. Kean, 3, Indiana; daughter Josephine Kean, 0 [with 6/12 crossed out], Indiana.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Putnam County, Greencastle Township, E.D. 67-11, Sheet No. 5A, Albert H. Kean, 68, Indiana; wife Almira L. Kean, 38, Ohio; daughter Luella E. Kean, 18, Indiana; daughter Mary E. Kean, 16, Indiana; daughter Margaret E. Kean, 12, Indiana; Josephine J. Kean, 10, Indiana; son Albert H. Kean, Jr., 9, Indiana; daughter Virginia M. Kean, 7, Indiana; son John C. Kean, 5, Indiana; daughter Myrtle L. Kean, 4, Indiana; son Truman D. Kean, 2, Indiana; son Forest E. Kean, 6/12, Michigan.
  7. Indiana Births and Christenings, 1773-1933, Jo Ann Bruner, born: 29 September 1944 in Greencastle, Putnam [County], Indiana; father: Chester Bruner, age 23, born in Illinois; mother: Lucille Ellen Keene, age 22, born in Indiana.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Boone Hutcheson Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam County, Indiana, Jo Ann Bruner, born: 29 September 1944; died: 29 September 1944 [sic] (from record). Her gravestone gives her date of death as 29 December 1944, which is believed to be the correct date.
Third Generation
3. Carolyn Sue Bruner3 (Chester,2 Lawrence1), born 21 June 1943 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.1, 2, 3 Carolyn married, 23 February 1960 in Putnam County, Indiana, Kenneth Edgar Sperback2 (born 28 February 1940 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Indiana, the son of Justin Sperback and Edna F. Evans2).

5. Jo Ellen Bruner3 (Chester,2 Lawrence1), born 29 September 1944 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; twin.3, 4, 5 Jo married, first, 14 April 1966 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, James H. Alexander7 (born 6 October 1947, parents not determined6). Jo married, second, 30 October 1976 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, Belvin Campbell5 (born 23 January 1937 in Kentucky, the son of George Campbell and Alice Rhodes5).

  1. Indiana Births and Christenings, 1773-1933, Carolyn Sue Bruner, born: 21 June 1943 in Putnam [County], Indiana; father: Chester Edgar Bruner, age 22, born in Illinois; mother: Luella Ellen Kean, age 21, born in Indiana.
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for License for Marriage, and Marriage Certification, Kenneth Eugene Sperback, born: 28 February 1940 in Cloverdale, Indiana; occupation: century memorial; father: Justin Sperback, laborer, born in Tippecanoe County [Indiana]; mother: Edna F. Evans, born in Boone County [Indiana]; first marriage; Carolyn Sue Bruner, born: 21 June 1943 in Greencastle, Indiana; father: Chester Edgar Bruner, self-employed, born in Marshall, Illinois; mother: Luella Kean, born in Greencastle, Indiana; first marriage; married on 23 February 1960 in Putnam County, Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Putnam County, Greencastle, E.D. 67-13, Sheet No. 4, Elizabeth Bruner, 58, Kentucky, widow; son Chester E. Bruner, 29, Illinois, divorced, selling household necessities; grand daughter Carolyn S. Bruner, 6, Indiana; grand daughter Jo Ellen Bruner, 5, Indiana.
  4. Indiana Births and Christenings, 1773-1933, Jo Ellen Bruner, born: 29 September 1944 in Greencastle, Putnam [County], Indiana; father: Chester Bruner, age 23, born in Illinois; mother: Lucille Ellen Keene, age 22, born in Indiana.
  5. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage, Belvin Campbell, born: 23 January 1937 in Kentucky; one previous marriage, divorced; occupation: allisons [?]; four minor children listed with ages and addresses [towns]; father: George Campbell, born in Kentucky, deceased; mother: Alice Rhodes, born in Kentucky, deceased; Jo Ellen Alexander, born: 29 September 1944 in Greencastle, Indiana; maiden name: Jo Ellen Bruner; one previous marriage, divorced; occupation: nurse aid; father: Chester Bruner, born in Illinois; mother: Luella Ellen Keene, born in Indiana; married on 30 October 1976 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Marriage Announcement, The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana (available at Hoosier State Chronicles, website: newspapers.library.in.gov), 14 April 1966, Jo Ellen Bruner Weds James H. Alexander, married on 3 April 1966 in Greencastle, Indiana. The article provides brief wedding details and their future plans.