78. Thomas Jefferson³ Small (Jesse², George¹) was born in Tipton County, IN on June 1, 1859.⁽¹⁸⁴⁸⁾ Thomas died on July 7, 1949 in Kempton, Tipton County, IN, at age 90.⁽¹⁸⁴⁹⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Carey Wellington Small (Informant). His body was interred in the East Union Cemetery Section 3, Row 12, Lot 7 on July 9, 1949 in East Union, Hamilton Co, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁰⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Raymond Wright (minister). The gravestone reads: "Thomas J. Small, 1859-1960."

He married Sarah Elizabeth Straley on December 26, 1884 in Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵¹⁾ Sarah was born about November 1865 in IN.⁽¹⁸⁵²⁾ Sarah was the daughter of John H. Straley and Symantha Persley?. Sarah died on November 11, 1948 in Tipton County, IN, at age 82.⁽¹⁸⁵³⁾ Her body was interred in the East Union Cemetery Section 3, Row 12, Lot 7 after November 11, 1948 in East Union, Hamilton Co, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁴⁾ The gravestone reads: "Sarah E. Small, 1866-1948."

Sarah was listed as a household member living with John H. Straley on the 1870 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁵⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Caleb B. Shank (enumerator); Sarah Whicker (neighbor); David D. Martin (neighbor); Mary Hetric (household member); Symantha Persley? (household member); George Elsworth Straley (household member). When Sarah was age 19 and Thomas Jefferson Small was age 26 they became the parents of Oliver Thomas Small on November 8, 1885 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁶⁾ When Sarah was age 21 and Thomas Jefferson Small was age 27 they became the parents of Myrtle Icy Small on April 15, 1887 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁷⁾ When Sarah was age 23 and Thomas Jefferson Small was age 30 they became the parents of Effie Gertrude Small on November 7, 1889 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁸⁾ When Sarah was age 26 and Thomas Jefferson Small was age 33 they became the parents of Johnny E. Small on August 14, 1892 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁵⁹⁾ When Sarah was age 28 and Thomas Jefferson Small was age 34 they became the parents of Sarah Ann Small on December 12, 1893 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁰⁾ She was listed as Thomas Jefferson Small's wife in the 1900 Census, in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶¹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Archibald Rorbush (neighbor); Thomas Pearson (neighbor); Oliver Thomas Small (son); Myrtle Icy Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); John H. Goodknight (enumerator); Joseph Guick? (farm hand). When Sarah was age 35 and Thomas Jefferson Small was age 41 they became the parents of Carey Wellington Small on January 17, 1901 in Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶²⁾ Sarah was listed as Thomas Jefferson Small's wife on the 1910 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶³⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: William H. Eaton (enumerator); James H. Ogle (neighbor); Andrew Rigby (neighbor); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); Myrtle Icy Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Doyle T. Winders (grandson); Joseph Gauck (hired hand); Carey Wellington Small (son); Oliver Thomas Small (son). Sarah was listed as Thomas Jefferson Small's wife on the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁴⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Omer E. Straley (enumerator); Indiana Friend (neighbor); George W. Smith (neighbor); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Hester Leah George (daughter-in-law); Doyle T. Winders (grandson); Stanley J. Small (grandson); Carey Wellington Small (son); Oliver Thomas Small (son).

He was listed as a household member of Jesse Small's house in the Census of 1860 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁵⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Louisa Small (household member); Nancy Ann Small (household member); Margaret A. Small (household member); John A. Small (household member); David F. Small (household member); Elizabeth Jane Gillan (household member); Amanda M. Small (household member); Jesse Hickman (neighbor); Joseph H. Ross (neighbor); N. J. Jackson (enumerator). He was listed as a household member of Jesse Small's house in the Census of 1870 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁶⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Laura Ellen Small (household member); David F. Small (household member); Vianna Bell Small (household member); Amanda M. Small (household member); Elizabeth Jane Gillan (household member); Caleb B. Shank (enumerator). Thomas was listed as Jesse Small's son in the 1880 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: John W. Henderson (neighbor); John A. Small (neighbor); Elizabeth Jane Gillan (wife); Vianna Bell Small (daughter); Laura Ellen Small (daughter); Hull B. Cole (enumerator); Mary S. Ross (granddaughter). When Thomas was age 26 and Sarah Elizabeth Straley was age 19 they became the parents of Oliver Thomas Small on November 8, 1885 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁸⁾ When Thomas was age 27 and Sarah Elizabeth Straley was age 21 they became the parents of Myrtle Icy Small on April 15, 1887 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁶⁹⁾ When Thomas was age 30 and Sarah Elizabeth Straley was age 23 they became the parents of Effie Gertrude Small on November 7, 1889 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷⁰⁾ When Thomas was age 33 and Sarah Elizabeth Straley was age 26 they became the parents of Johnny E. Small on August 14, 1892 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷¹⁾ When Thomas was age 34 and Sarah Elizabeth Straley was age 28 they became the parents of Sarah Ann Small on December 12, 1893 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷²⁾ In the 1900 Census, Thomas was listed as a head of household on June 18, 1900 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷³⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Archibald Rorbush (neighbor); Thomas Pearson (neighbor); Sarah Elizabeth Straley (wife); Oliver Thomas Small (son); Myrtle Icy Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); John H. Goodknight (enumerator); Joseph Guick? (farm hand). When Thomas was age 41 and Sarah Elizabeth Straley was age 35 they became the parents of Carey Wellington Small on January 17, 1901 in Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷⁴⁾ Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷⁵⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: William H. Eaton (enumerator); James H. Ogle (neighbor); Andrew Rigby (neighbor); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); Myrtle Icy Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Doyle T. Winders (grandson); Joseph Gauck (hired hand); Carey Wellington Small (son); Oliver Thomas Small (son); Sarah Elizabeth Straley (wife). Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷⁶⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Omer E. Straley (enumerator); Indiana Friend (neighbor); George W. Smith (neighbor); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Hester Leah George (daughter-in-law); Doyle T. Winders (grandson); Stanley J. Small (grandson); Carey Wellington Small (son); Oliver Thomas Small (son); Sarah Elizabeth Straley (wife). He resided in Ekin, Tipton Co, IN on July 6, 1922.⁽¹⁸⁷⁷⁾ Thomas Jefferson Small was mentioned in David F. Small's obituary on November 26, 1930 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁷⁸⁾ He resided in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN on November 12, 1948.⁽¹⁸⁷⁹⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Oliver Thomas Small (son). Thomas was employed at his farm as a farmer in Tipton County, IN before July 7, 1949.⁽¹⁸⁸⁰⁾ His funeral was held on July 9, 1949 in Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁸¹⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Raymond Wright (minister). The body lay in state at the McMullan Funeral home in Kempton, Tipton County, IN. The funeral was held at 10:30 AM.

Thomas Jefferson Small and Sarah Elizabeth Straley had the following children:

273 i. Oliver Thomas⁴ Small was born in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN on November 8, 1885.⁽¹⁸⁸²⁾ Oliver died on January 4, 1970 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN, at age 84.⁽¹⁸⁸³⁾ His body was interred in the East Union Cemetery Section 3, Row 12, Lot 8 on January 7, 1970 in East Union, Hamilton Co, IN.⁽¹⁸⁸⁴⁾ The gravestone reads: "Oliver T. Small, Nov. 8, 1885 - Jan. 4, 1970, son of T. J. and Sarah Small."

Oliver was listed as Thomas Jefferson Small's son in the 1900 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁸⁵⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Archibald Rorbush (neighbor); Thomas Pearson (neighbor); Sarah Elizabeth Straley (wife); Myrtle Icy Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); John H. Goodknight (enumerator); Joseph Guick? (farm hand). Oliver was listed as a son in 859's household on the 1910 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁸⁶⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Thomas Jefferson Small (Head of Family); William H. Eaton (enumerator); James H. Ogle (neighbor); Andrew Rigby (neighbor); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); Myrtle Icy Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Doyle T. Winders (grandson); Joseph Gauck (hired hand); Carey Wellington Small (son); Sarah Elizabeth Straley (wife). Oliver was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson Small's household on the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁸⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Omer E. Straley (enumerator); Indiana Friend (neighbor); George W. Smith (neighbor); Sarah Ann Small (daughter); Effie Gertrude Small (daughter); Hester Leah George (daughter-in-law); Doyle T. Winders (grandson); Stanley J. Small (grandson); Carey Wellington Small (son); Sarah Elizabeth Straley (wife). Oliver, Thomas Jefferson Small's child, resided with Thomas in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN on November 12, 1948.⁽¹⁸⁸⁸⁾ He resided south of Kempton, in Kempton, Tipton County, IN on July 7, 1949.⁽¹⁸⁸⁹⁾ His funeral was held on January 7, 1970 in Arcadia, Hamilton County, IN.⁽¹⁸⁹⁰⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Gerald Machgan (minister). He never married.

+ 274 ii. Myrtle Icy Small was born on April 15, 1887.

+ 275 iii. Effie Gertrude Small was born on November 7, 1889.

276 iv. Johnny E. Small was born in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN on August 14, 1892.⁽¹⁸⁹¹⁾ Johnny died on January 14, 1893 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN, at age unknown.⁽¹⁸⁹²⁾ His body was interred in the East Union Cemetery Section 1, Row 8, Lot 5 after January 14, 1893 in East Union, Hamilton Co, IN. The gravestone reads: "Johnny E., son of ?J. and S. E. Small, d. Jan. 14, 1893, aged 5 months"

+ 277 v. Sarah Ann Small was born on December 12, 1893.

+ 278 vi. Carey Wellington Small was born on January 17, 1901.

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