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Family HistoryFamily History - Clarence Eldon Crippin


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 Clarence Eldon Crippin and eight of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Clarence Eldon Crippin,1 born 24 May 1867 in Union, Isabella County, Michigan, the son of Miles Crippin and Mary Alice Fisk;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 9 January 1949 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.2, 9 Clarence married, first, 5 May 1891, Arabella Shoemaker11 (born 3 May 1872 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles J. Shoemaker and Cassia Pacon;4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 Arabella died 27 July 1944 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana10). Clarence married, second, Althea E. _____9 (born 14 September 1884 in Missouri, parents not determined;12, 13, 14, 15 Althea died 25 April 1975 in Lee County, Florida12, 13, 14). Clarence is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.2 Arabella is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.10 Althea is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.12

Children of Clarence Eldon Crippin and Arabella Shoemaker:

+2i. Charles Milton Crippin, born 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died 10 July 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Married (1) Lois Izetta Graves Married (2) Helen Christian Owens.
+3ii. Alice May Crippin, born 7 May 1895 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died 8 August 1984 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Married Wilmot Coe Goodall.

  1. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Clarence Eldon Crippen, female [sic, he is male], 24 May 1867 in Union, Isabella [County], Michigan; father: Miles Crippen, born in Cass, Michigan; mother: Alice Crippen, born in Niles, Michigan.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Clarence Elden Crippin, born: 24 May 1867 in Isabella County, Michigan; died: 9 January 1949 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana [sic, he died at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida, per his obituary] (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, wife, and one child).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kansas, Osborne County, Grant Township, E.D. 212, Page No. 16, Miles Crippin, 37, Michigan, farmer; wife Alice Crippin, 36, Michigan; son Arthur Crippin, 15, Michigan, works on farm; son Clarence Crippin, 13, Michigan, works on farm; son Adelbert Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 118, Sheet No. 9B, Clarence Crippin, 33, Michigan, May 1867, linotype opr.; wife of 9 years Arabella Crippin, 28, Indiana, May 1872, 2 children, 2 living; son Chas. M. Crippin, 8, Indiana, Apr. 1892; daughter Alice M. Crippin, 5, Indiana, May 1895.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 151, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence Crippin, 42, Michigan, proof reader, news paper; wife of 19 years Arabella Crippin, 37, Indiana, 2 children, 2 living; son Charles Crippin, 17, Indiana, composing room, news paper; daughter Alice Crippin, 14, Indiana.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 50, Sheet No. 7B, Clarence Crippin, 50, Kansas [sic], proprietor, publishing; Arabella Crippin, 45, Indiana; daughter Alice M. Crippin, 24, Indiana, teacher, high school.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 49-47, Sheet No. 8B, Clarence E. Crippin, 63, Michigan, first married age 24, proprietor, printing shop; wife Arabella Crippin, 57, Indiana, first married age 19; son Charles M. Crippin, 37, Indiana, widow; salesman, printing; grand daughter Betty E. Crippin, 9, Indiana.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 96-51, Sheet No. 8B, Clarence E. Crippin, 72, Michigan, printer, Clarence Crippin & Son Printers; wife Arabella Crippin, 67, Indiana.
  9. Obituary, Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (available at: Hoosier State Chronicles, newspapers.library.in.gov), Monday, 10 January 1949, Clarence E. Crippin, died yesterday [i.e., 9 January 1949] at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida, age 81. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, children, grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Arabella Shoemaker Crippin, born: 3 May 1872 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 27 July 1944 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  11. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, Clarence Crippen or Cripper, age 24, father: Miles Cripper; mother: Alice M. Fiske; Arabella Shoemaker, age 19, father: Chas. J. Shoemaker; mother: Cassia Pacon; married on 5 May 1891 in Marion, Indiana.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Althea E. Crippin, born: 1884; died: 1975 (from record).
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Althea Crippin, died: April 1975; born: 14 September 1884; last place of residence: Lee [County], Florida.
  14. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Althea E. Crippin, died: 25 April 1975 in Lee [County], Florida; born: 14 September 1884.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Florida, Lee County, Ft. Myers, E.D. 36-11, Sheet No. 7, Althea Crippin, 65, Missouri, widow.
Second Generation
2. Charles Milton Crippin2 (Clarence1), born 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 10 July 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 Charles married, first, 24 June 1917 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, Lois Izetta Graves2 (born 25 July 1893 in Pekin, Washington County, Indiana, the daughter of William H. Graves and Alice A. Motsinger;2, 5, 8 Lois died 13 March 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana8). Charles married, second, 4 February 1933 in Marion County, Indiana, Helen Christian Owens10 (born 27 January 1903 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, parents not determined;7, 9 Helen died 3 January 1993 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana9). Charles is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 Lois is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.8 Helen is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.9

Child of Charles Milton Crippin and Lois Izetta Graves:

+4i. Elizabeth E. ‘Betty’ Crippin, born 22 November 1920 in Indiana; died 30 October 1999. Married Martin Christian Wirth.

3. Alice May Crippin2 (Clarence1), born 7 May 1895 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana;3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 died 8 August 1984 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.11 Alice married, 16 August 1922 in Marion County, Indiana, Wilmot Coe Goodall17 (born 31 July 1893 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, the son of Eugene E. Goodall and Florence Ruth Coe;13, 14, 15, 16 Wilmot died 16 August 1979 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana16). Alice and Wilmot are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.11, 16

Children of Alice May Crippin and Wilmot Coe Goodall:

+5i. Marilyn Alice Goodall, born 17 May 1924 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died 26 May 1999 in Niceville, Oklaloosa County, Florida. Married Philo Henry Rhynehart.
 6ii. Wilmot Coe ‘Bill’ Goodall, Jr., born 13 June 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana;13, 14, 18 died 3 January 2016 in Indiana.18 Bill is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.18

  1. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Charles Milton Crippin, born: 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 10 July 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for two wives).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, Charles Milton Crippen, born: 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Ind.; father: Clarence E. Crippen; mother: Orabella Shoemaker; Lois Izetta Graves, born: 25 July 1893 in Pekin, Ind.; father: William H. Graves; mother: Alice Motsinger; married on 24 June 1917 in Anderson, Madison [County], Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 118, Sheet No. 9B, Clarence Crippin, 33, Michigan, May 1867, linotype opr.; wife of 9 years Arabella Crippin, 28, Indiana, May 1872, 2 children, 2 living; son Chas. M. Crippin, 8, Indiana, Apr. 1892; daughter Alice M. Crippin, 5, Indiana, May 1895.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 151, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence Crippin, 42, Michigan, proof reader, news paper; wife of 19 years Arabella Crippin, 37, Indiana, 2 children, 2 living; son Charles Crippin, 17, Indiana, composing room, news paper; daughter Alice Crippin, 14, Indiana.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 51, Sheet No. 9B, Charles M. Crippin 27, Indiana, traveling man, wholesale; wife Lois Crippin, 25, Indiana.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 49-47, Sheet No. 8B, Clarence E. Crippin, 63, Michigan, first married age 24, proprietor, printing shop; wife Arabella Crippin, 57, Indiana, first married age 19; son Charles M. Crippin, 37, Indiana, widow; salesman, printing; grand daughter Betty E. Crippin, 9, Indiana.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 96-72, Sheet No. 64A, Charles M. Crippin, 47, Indiana, secretary treasurer, job printing; wife Christine Crippin, 37, Indiana; daughter Betty Crippin, 19, Indiana.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Lois Izetta Graves Crippin, born: 25 July 1893 in Pekin, Washington County, Indiana; died: 13 March 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Helen Christine Owens Crippin, born: 27 January 1903 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana; died: 3 January 1993 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  10. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Charles Milton Crippin and Helen Christine Owens, married on 4 February 1933 in Marion [County], Indiana.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Alice May Crippin Goodall, born: 7 May 1895 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 8 August 1984 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and two children).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 50, Sheet No. 7B, Clarence Crippin, 50, Kansas [sic], proprietor, publishing; Arabella Crippin, 45, Indiana; daughter Alice M. Crippin, 24, Indiana, teacher, high school.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford, E.D. 47-24, Sheet No. 8B, Wilmot C. Goodall, 35, Wisconsin, first married age 29, commercial traveler, steel; wife Alice M. Goodall, 33, Indiana, first married age 27; daughter Marilyn Goodall, 5, Indiana; son Wilmot C. Goodall, 9/12, Indiana.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 96-367B, Sheet No. 61A, Wilmot Goodall, 45, Wisconsin, salesman, printing co.; wife Alice Goodall, 45, Indiana; son Wilmot Goodall, Jr., 10, Indiana; daughter Marilyn Goodall, 15, Indiana; servant Emma Cain, 55, Indiana, widow, housework, private home.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 98-678, Sheet No. 9, Wilmot C. Goodall, 56, Wisconsin, salesman of paint, manufacturer of paint; wife Alice M. Goodall, 54, Indiana.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Wilmot Coe Goodall, born: 31 July 1893 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin; died: 16 August 1979 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  17. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Wilmot Coe Goodall and Alice May Criffin or Criffen [sic, Crippin], married on 16 August 1922 in Marion [County], Indiana.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, William Coe “Bill” Goodall, Jr., born; 13 June 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 3 January 2016 in Indiana (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Elizabeth E. ‘Betty’ Crippin3 (Charles,2 Clarence1), born 22 November 1920 in Indiana;1, 2, 3, 4 died 30 October 1999.1 Betty married, 25 June 1949 in Montgomery County, Indiana, Martin Christian Wirth5 (born 1 June 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the son of Martin Christian Wirth and Marguerita Fortney4, 5).

Child of Elizabeth E. ‘Betty’ Crippin and Martin Christian Wirth:

 7i. Martin Charles Wirth, born November 1949 in Indiana.4

5. Marilyn Alice Goodall3 (Alice,2 Clarence1), born 17 May 1924 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana;6, 7, 8, 9 died 26 May 1999 in Niceville, Oklaloosa County, Florida.6 Marilyn married, 17 January 1944, Philo Henry Rhynehart10 (born 21 December 1920 in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York, parents not determined;9, 10 Philo died 12 December 201610). Marilyn is buried in Heritage Gardens Cemetery, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Florida.6 Philo is buried in Community Cemetery, Paoli, Orange County, Indiana.10

Children of Marilyn Alice Goodall and Philo Henry Rhynehart:

 8i. Sharon R. Rhynehart, born 11 December 1946 in Indiana.9, 11
 9ii. Karyn A. Rhynehart, born November 1950.11

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Elizabeth C. Wirth, died: 30 October 1999; born: 22 November 1920; last residence: Carmel, Hamilton [County], Indiana.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 49-47, Sheet No. 8B, Clarence E. Crippin, 63, Michigan, first married age 24, proprietor, printing shop; wife Arabella Crippin, 57, Indiana, first married age 19; son Charles M. Crippin, 37, Indiana, widow; salesman, printing; grand daughter Betty E. Crippin, 9, Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 96-72, Sheet No. 64A, Charles M. Crippin, 47, Indiana, secretary treasurer, job printing; wife Christine Crippin, 37, Indiana; daughter Betty Crippin, 19, Indiana.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 98-112, Sheet No. 19, Martin Christian [which is crossed out] Wirth, 29, Indiana, roofing contractor, building trade; wife Elizabeth Wirth, 29, Indiana; son Martin Charles [which is crossed out] Wirth, Nov[ember], Indiana.
  5. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License, and Certification of Marriage, Martin C. Wirth, born: 1 June 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, occupation: building contractor, father: Martin Christin Wirth, born in Erin, Ohio, deceased; mother: Marguerita Fortney, born in Indianapolis, Indiana; first marriage; Betty Crippin, born: 22 November 1920 in Indianapolis, occupation: Indiana, Indpls [sic, Indianapolis?] Star [newspaper?], father: Charles Milton Crippin, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, occupation: printing; mother: Lois Graves [misread and indexed as Grouls], born in Indiana, deceased; first marriage; married on 25 June 1949 in Montgomery County, Indiana.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Heritage Gardens Cemetery, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Florida, Marilyn Alice Goodall Rhynehart, born: 17 May 1924 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 26 May 1999 in Niceville, Okaloosa County, Florida (from record, which includes a partial copy of her death certificate; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, and husband).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford, E.D. 47-24, Sheet No. 8B, Wilmot C. Goodall, 35, Wisconsin, first married age 29, commercial traveler, steel; wife Alice M. Goodall, 33, Indiana, first married age 27; daughter Marilyn Goodall, 5, Indiana; son Wilmot C. Goodall, 9/12, Indiana.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 96-367B, Sheet No. 61A, Wilmot Goodall, 45, Wisconsin, salesman, printing co.; wife Alice Goodall, 45, Indiana; son Wilmot Goodall, Jr., 10, Indiana; daughter Marilyn Goodall, 15, Indiana; servant Emma Cain, 55, Indiana, widow, housework, private home.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Greene County, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, E.D. 29-20A, Sheet No. 14, Philo H. Rhynehart, 29, New York, armed forces; wife Marilyn A, Rhynehart, 25, Indiana; daughter Sharon R. Rhynehart, 3, Indiana.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Community Cemetery, Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, Philo Henry Rhynehart, born: 21 December 1920 in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York; died: 12 December 2016 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  11. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.