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Family HistoryFamily History - William H. Graves


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 William H. Graves and three of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. William H. Graves,1 born ____ (parents not determined). William married Alice A. Motsinger (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of William H. Graves and Alice A. Motsinger:

+2i. Lois Izetta Graves, born 25 July 1893 in Pekin, Washington County, Indiana; died 13 March 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Married Charles Milton Crippin.

Second Generation
2. Lois Izetta Graves2 (William1), born 25 July 1893 in Pekin, Washington County, Indiana;1, 2, 3 died 13 March 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 Lois married, 24 June 1917 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, Charles Milton Crippin2 (born 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the son of Clarence Eldon Crippin and Arabella Shoemaker;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Charles died 10 July 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana4). Lois and Charles are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1, 4

Child of Lois Izetta Graves and Charles Milton Crippin:

+3i. Elizabeth E. ‘Betty’ Crippin, born 22 November 1920 in Indiana; died 30 October 1999. Married Martin Christian Wirth.

  1. 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).
  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, 1920, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 51, Sheet No. 9B, Charles M. Crippin 27, Indiana, traveling man, wholesale; wife Lois Crippin, 25, Indiana.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  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. 96-72, Sheet No. 64A, Charles M. Crippin, 47, Indiana, secretary treasurer, job printing; wife Christine Crippin, 37, Indiana; daughter Betty Crippin, 19, Indiana.
Third and Fourth Generations
3. Elizabeth E. ‘Betty’ Crippin3 (Lois,2 William1), 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:

 4i. Martin Charles Wirth, born December 1949 in Indiana.4

  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.