Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameEliza Ann CALE [29232], [55428], [55429]
BirthSep 1, 1838, Preble County, Ohio [281]
DeathAug 1, 1916, Rankin, Vermilion County, Illinois [29232]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [29232]
FatherJacob CALE (1812-1863)
MotherMary Ann CHRISTMANN (1816-1886)
Spouses
Birth1840, Preble County, Ohio [55430], [55431]
DeathApr 16, 1864 [55432], [55430], [55431]
BurialOak Hill Cemetery, 1400 E. Virginia Street, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana [55430]
FlagsCivil War
Marriage1858 [29232]
ChildrenMary Florence (1859-1943)
BirthDec 6, 1843, Ohio [55433]
DeathDec 20, 1869, Huntington County, Indiana [55432], [55433]
BurialMitchell Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55433]
FlagsUS Military
MarriageAug 8, 1867, Huntington County, Indiana [55432], [55434]
ChildrenCharles Othello (1868-1943)
Obituary Online notes for Eliza Ann CALE
Daughter of Jacob Cale & Mary Ann Christman, who married in Preble Co., OH in 1835.

1m: John W. Williams. Children include a daughter named Mary Florence. John died in 1864, in the service of his country.

2m: As Eliza Williams, she married Aristides Spurgeon on 8 Aug 1867 in Huntington Co., Indiana. Children include a son named Charles. Sadly, Aristides died just two years later.

1900: Eliza Spurgeon, a 67-year-old widowed woman, was born in September 1838 in Ohio, USA. In 1900, she resided in Salamonie, Huntington, Indiana, specifically on Nancy Street in House Number 5. She was the head of her household. Eliza's father and mother were both born in Ohio, USA. She had four children in total, with three still living at the time. In her household, Eliza was the sole member.
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Obituary Online notes for John W. (Spouse 1)
Civil War Soldier.
Enlisted on 11/8/1862 as a Corporal.

On 11/8/1862 he mustered into 23rd Indiana Light Artillery.
He died on 4/16/1864.

Age: 24 years old
Date of Death: 16 Apr 1864
Cause of Death: Inflammation of the Brain, Medical Attendant: Dr. Janson
Contributor: evv (51346943)
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Last Modified Jan 26, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
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