Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameMary Florence WILLIAMS [55429], [56029], [56030]
BirthSep 28, 1859, Huntington County, Indiana [55429]
DeathAug 12, 1943, Tipton County, Indiana [55429]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55429]
FatherJohn W. WILLIAMS (1840-1864)
MotherEliza Ann CALE (1838-1916)
Spouses
BirthDec 11, 1854, Huntington County, Indiana [56031]
DeathOct 15, 1938, Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana [56031]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [56031]
MarriageMar 19, 1877, Huntington County, Indiana [55429], [56031], [56032]
ChildrenOrla Meredith (1877-1951)
 Essa Myrtle (1879-1957)
 Eva Mae (1883-1964)
 Leroy Harry (1888-1955)
 George Raymond (1896-1965)
Obituary Online notes for Mary Florence WILLIAMS
In 1910, Mary F Goss, a 50-year-old married woman, resided in Salamonie, Huntington, Indiana.

She was the head of the household, living on Main Street.

Mary's household consisted of three members, including herself.

One of her sons, Orlo M Gass, aged 32, lived with her.

Additionally, her youngest son, George R Gass, aged 13, also resided in the household.

Her mother, Eliza Spurgeon, lived next door.

It is unclear where Mary's husband is residing.
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Obituary Online notes for John H. (Spouse 1)
Son of George Washington Goss and Mary Ann Knepper
Birth order: eldest
Siblings: James B; Rachel / Delila; Texanna; Edward; Ellen; Amanda.

Occupation:
• 1880: Sawmill
• 1900, 1910: Blacksmith
• 1920: Stove keeper, steam railroad

Marriage:
To Mary Florence Williams, d/o John W. Williams and Eliza Ann Cale, on 19 Mar 1877, Huntington County, Indiana.

Children:
Orla Meredith; Essa Myrtle; Eva Mae; Leroy Harry; George Raymond.

Census Records:
• 1860: 5, Jefferson, Huntington, Indiana
• 1870: 14, Jefferson, Huntington, Indiana
• 1880: 24, Warren, Huntington, Indiana
• 1900: 44, Salamonie, Huntington, Indiana
• 1910: 55, Butler, Vermilion, Illinois
• 1920: 65, Butler, Vermilion, Illinois
• 1930: 75, Tipton, Tipton, Indiana

Notes:
• Death certificate informant: Mrs. John Goss, Tipton, Indiana (wife)
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Last Modified Jan 25, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
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