227. William Edward⁴ Small (George W.³, Jesse², George¹) was born in Tipton County, IN on January 5, 1862.⁽³⁹¹⁰⁾ William died on March 17, 1945 in Tipton County, IN, at age 83.⁽³⁹¹¹⁾ His body was interred in the East Union Cemetery Section 1, Row 4, Lot 18 after March 17, 1945 in East Union, Hamilton Co, IN.⁽³⁹¹²⁾ The gravestone reads: "William E. Small, 1862-1934."

He married Joanna Burton on December 21, 1883 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³⁹¹³⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: W. E. Lu??? (judge). Joanna was born ca March 1865 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³⁹¹⁴⁾ Joanna died on May 2, 1949 in Tipton County, IN, at age 84.⁽³⁹¹⁵⁾ Her body was interred in the East Union Cemetery Section 1, Row 4, Lot 18 after May 2, 1949 in East Union, Hamilton Co, IN.⁽³⁹¹⁶⁾ The gravestone reads: "Joanna Small, 1865-1949."

Joanna, as William Edward Small's wife, resided with him in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN in 1884.⁽³⁹¹⁷⁾ the resided in this house for 49 years before the 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1933.

When Joanna was age 19 and William Edward Small was age 22 they became the parents of Carrie Augustus Small on October 10, 1884 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹¹⁸⁾ When Joanna was age 21 and William Edward Small was age 24 they became the parents of Merritt Henry Small ca July 1886 in Ekin, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³⁹¹⁹⁾ When Joanna was age 23 and William Edward Small was age 27 they became the parents of GNU Small s of William Edward Small on March 10, 1889 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹²⁰⁾ When Joanna was age 32 and William Edward Small was age 35 they became the parents of Montelena L. Small on September 23, 1897 in Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹²¹⁾ Joanna was listed as William Edward Small's wife on the 1900 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹²²⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Lora S. Smith (enumerator); Alvin Sharp (neighbor); Sylvester Valentine Sharp (neighbor); Montelena L. Small (daughter); Carrie Augustus Small (son); Merritt Henry Small (son). Joanna, as William Edward Small's wife, resided with him in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN on March 6, 1909. The following individual is also linked to this event: Merritt Henry Small (son). Joanna was listed as William Edward Small's wife on the 1910 Census in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN.⁽³⁹²³⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: William H. Eaton (enumerator); James Clark (neighbor); Jesse W. Small (neighbor); Montelena L. Small (daughter); Carrie Augustus Small (son). Joanna, Montelena L. Small's mother, resided with Montelena in Tipton County, IN on December 24, 1917.⁽³⁹²⁴⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Edward Small (father). Joanna was listed as William Edward Small's wife on the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹²⁵⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Omer E. Straley (enumerator); Charles Owen Small (neighbor); Roy Graham (neighbor); Harry Allen Small (grandson). Joanna was honored on January 7, 1934 in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN.⁽³⁹²⁶⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Edward Small (honored). The gathering was attended by their two living children and their grandchildren.

William was listed as a household member living with Thomas D. Henderson on the 1870 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹²⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Caleb B. Shank (enumerator); Joseph Henderson (neighbor); Moses Ruckett (neighbor); Elizabeth A. Coats (household member). William was listed as Thomas D. Henderson's step son on the 1880 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹²⁸⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Hull B. Cole (enumerator); Miles E. Johnson (neighbor); John Grubby (neighbor); Viola Winters (lodger); Anna Small (niece); Elizabeth A. Coats (wife). An assumption is made that Anna Small is a niece rather than no relation. Anna Small could be the child of Felix and Minerva Henderson Small whose other children are living with other Hendersons in 1880.

He resided in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN in 1884.⁽³⁹²⁹⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Joanna Burton (wife). the resided in this house for 49 years before the 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1933.

When William was age 22 and Joanna Burton was age 19 they became the parents of Carrie Augustus Small on October 10, 1884 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹³⁰⁾ When William was age 24 and Joanna Burton was age 21 they became the parents of Merritt Henry Small ca July 1886 in Ekin, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³⁹³¹⁾ When William was age 27 and Joanna Burton was age 23 they became the parents of GNU Small s of William Edward Small on March 10, 1889 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹³²⁾ When William was age 35 and Joanna Burton was age 32 they became the parents of Montelena L. Small on September 23, 1897 in Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹³³⁾ William was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹³⁴⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Lora S. Smith (enumerator); Alvin Sharp (neighbor); Sylvester Valentine Sharp (neighbor); Montelena L. Small (daughter); Carrie Augustus Small (son); Merritt Henry Small (son); Joanna Burton (wife). William worked as a farmer in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN on March 6, 1909.⁽³⁹³⁵⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Merritt Henry Small (Worker). He resided in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN on March 6, 1909. The following individuals are also linked to this event: Joanna Burton (wife); Merritt Henry Small (son). William was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN.⁽³⁹³⁶⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: William H. Eaton (enumerator); James Clark (neighbor); Jesse W. Small (neighbor); Montelena L. Small (daughter); Carrie Augustus Small (son); Joanna Burton (wife). William was listed as Jesse W. Small's neighbor on the 1910 Census in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN.⁽³⁹³⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: William H. Eaton (enumerator); William Conley (neighbor); Edna Agnes Gunn (wife). William, Montelena L. Small's father, resided with Montelena in Tipton County, IN on December 24, 1917.⁽³⁹³⁸⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Joanna Burton (mother). William worked as a farmer in Tipton County, IN on December 24, 1917.⁽³⁹³⁹⁾ William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁰⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Omer E. Straley (enumerator); Charles Owen Small (neighbor); Roy Graham (neighbor); Harry Allen Small (grandson); Joanna Burton (wife). William was listed as Charles Owen Small's neighbor on the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹⁴¹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Omer E. Straley (enumerator); Catherine Surname unk w of GNU Shar (neighbor); Viola Eva Henderson (wife). William was honored on January 7, 1934 in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN.⁽³⁹⁴²⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Joanna Burton (honored). The gathering was attended by their two living children and their grandchildren.

William Edward Small and Joanna Burton had the following children:

581 i. Carrie Augustus⁵ Small was born in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN on October 10, 1884.⁽³⁹⁴³⁾ Carrie died on February 14, 1939 in Lake Co, IN, at age 54.⁽³⁹⁴⁴⁾ His body was interred in the East Union Cemetery in an unmarked grave after Febuary 14, 1939 in Adams Township, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁵⁾ This is an unmarked grave. He married Tessie A. Surname unk w of GNU Endicott est 1916 in Lake Co, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁶⁾

Tessie was born ca 1879 in IL. When Tessie was age unknown and GNU Endicott was age unknown they became the parents of Harold Endicott ca 1902 in IL. When Tessie was age unknown and GNU Endicott was age unknown they became the parents of John M. Endicott ca 1911 in IL. When Tessie was age unknown and GNU Endicott was age unknown they became the parents of Gwendolyn Endicott ca 1914 in IL.

Carrie was listed as a son in William Edward Small's household on the 1900 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Lora S. Smith (enumerator); Alvin Sharp (neighbor); Sylvester Valentine Sharp (neighbor); Montelena L. Small (daughter); Merritt Henry Small (son); Joanna Burton (wife). Carrie was listed as a son in 859's household on the 1910 Census in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁸⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: William Edward Small (Head of Family); William H. Eaton (enumerator); James Clark (neighbor); Jesse W. Small (neighbor); Montelena L. Small (daughter); Joanna Burton (wife). Carrie was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Gary, Lake Co, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁹⁾

+ 582 ii. Merritt Henry Small was born ca July 1886.

583 iii. GNU Small s of William Edward Small was born in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN on March 10, 1889.⁽³⁹⁵⁰⁾

584 iv. Montelena L. Small (living status unknown).

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