170. Arthur Ola⁴ Small (Felix F.³, Philip², George¹)⁽³²¹⁸⁾ was born in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN ca 1867. Arthur died on August 10, 1906 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN, at age 39.⁽³²¹⁹⁾

He married twice. He married Rebecca Glaze on April 14, 1888 in Tipton County, IN.⁽³²²⁰⁾ Rebecca was born est 1867. He married Isa L. Purkey on January 25, 1902 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²¹⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: E. E. Kahn (judge). Isa was born in 1874 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²²⁾ Isa was the daughter of GNU Purkey. Isa died on June 13, 1943 in Noblesville Townsip, Hamilton County, IN, at age 68.⁽³²²³⁾ She died after a long illness at her daughter's, Mrs. Lester H. Brown, home, 3 miles north of Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.

When Isa was age unknown and GNU Royer was age unknown they became the parents of Marjorie C. Royer est 1896 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²⁴⁾ When Isa was age unknown and Arthur Ola Small was age unknown they became the parents of Cecil G. Small ca 1896 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²⁵⁾ When Isa was age unknown and GNU Royer was age unknown they became the parents of GNU Royer w of Ershel Mullinix est 1897 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²⁶⁾ When Isa was age unknown and GNU Royer was age unknown they became the parents of Cecil Glen Royer est 1900 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²⁷⁾ When Isa was age unknown and Arthur Ola Small was age unknown they became the parents of Margorie C. Small ca 1903 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²⁸⁾ When Isa was age 30 and Arthur Ola Small was age 37 they became the parents of John Robert Small on December 1904 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²²⁹⁾ When Isa was age 32 and Arthur Ola Small was age 39 they became the parents of Ralph W. Small on February 5, 1907 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³⁰⁾ Isa was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³¹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Clyde E. Kellam (enumerator); John W. Hartzler (neighbor); John G. Day (neighbor); Margorie C. Small (daughter); Cecil G. Small (son); Ralph W. Small (son); John Robert Small (son). Isa was a member of the Cicero Christian Church in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN before 1943.⁽³²³²⁾ Her married name was Isa L. Small.

Isa was a member of Pythian Sisters in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³³⁾ Her married name was Isa L. Small.

Isa was a member of Daughters of America in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³⁴⁾ Her married name was Isa L. Small.

Isa L. Purkey was the subject of an obituary in The Noblesville Daily Ledger on on June 14, 1943 in in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³⁵⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Cecil Glen Royer (mentioned). Her married name in the obituary was Isa L. Small.

Her funeral was held on June 15, 1943 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³⁶⁾ The funeral arrangements were handled by the Cusick funeral home in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN. Her married name was Isa L. Small.

She made a will on June 24, 1943 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²³⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Cecil Glen Royer (heir); GNU Purkey (heir); Marjorie C. Royer (heir); Ralph W. Small (heir); Lloyd Garrison (witness); Ruby B. Surname unk pos w of Lloyd Garrison (witness). The will was dated June 1, 1943, shortly before her death. She left her real and personal property to her daughter Marjorie C. (Royer) Brown. She left the proceeds of a life insurance policy to her three sons. She left her other daughter out of her will. Her first name could be Icy.

He was listed as a household member of Felix F. Small's house in the Census of 1870 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³²³⁸⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Henry George Small (household member); William Francis Small (household member); Minerva Jane Henderson (household member); Caleb B. Shank (enumerator). Arthur was listed as a lodger living with John W. Henderson's household on the 1880 Census in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽³²³⁹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Hull B. Cole (enumerator); Jesse Small (neighbor); David Cannon (neighbor); Melissa A. Henderson (daughter); Sarah Jane Henderson (daughter); Thomas W. Henderson (son); Albert E. Henderson (son); John H. Henderson (son); Franklin E. Henderson (son); Malinda J Small (wife). When Arthur was age unknown and Isa L. Purkey was age unknown they became the parents of Cecil G. Small ca 1896 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁴⁰⁾ Arthur was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁴¹⁾ When Arthur was age unknown and Isa L. Purkey was age unknown they became the parents of Margorie C. Small ca 1903 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁴²⁾ When Arthur was age 37 and Isa L. Purkey was age 30 they became the parents of John Robert Small on December 1904 in Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁴³⁾ When Arthur was age 39 and Isa L. Purkey was age 32 they became the parents of Ralph W. Small on February 5, 1907 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁴⁴⁾

Arthur Ola Small and Isa L. Purkey had the following children:

474 i. Cecil G.⁵ Small (living status unknown).

475 ii. Margorie C. Small (living status unknown).

476 iii. John Robert Small⁽³²⁴⁵⁾ (living status unknown).

477 iv. Ralph W. Small⁽³²⁴⁶⁾ was born in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN on February 5, 1907.⁽³²⁴⁷⁾ Ralph died on December 22, 1956 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN, at age 49.⁽³²⁴⁸⁾ His body was interred on December 24, 1956 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁴⁹⁾ He married Gladys Surname unk w of Ralph W. Small est 1925. Gladys was born est 1907.

Ralph was listed as a son in 859's household on the 1910 Census in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁵⁰⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Isa L. Purkey (Head of Family); Clyde E. Kellam (enumerator); John W. Hartzler (neighbor); John G. Day (neighbor); Margorie C. Small (daughter); Cecil G. Small (son); John Robert Small (son). Ralph served in the military on June 14, 1943.⁽³²⁵¹⁾ In Isa L. Purkey's will on June 24, 1943 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN, Ralph was named as an heir.⁽³²⁵²⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Cecil Glen Royer (heir); GNU Purkey (heir); Marjorie C. Royer (heir); Lloyd Garrison (witness); Ruby B. Surname unk pos w of Lloyd Garrison (witness). The will was dated June 1, 1943, shortly before her death. She left her real and personal property to her daughter Marjorie C. (Royer) Brown. She left the proceeds of a life insurance policy to her three sons. She left her other daughter out of her will.

Ralph was employed at Firestone as a in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN beginning in 1945.⁽³²⁵³⁾ Ralph was a member of Cicero Christian Church in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN before December 22, 1956.⁽³²⁵⁴⁾ Ralph was a member of the American Legion in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁵⁵⁾ Ralph was a member of the American Legion in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁵⁶⁾ Ralph was a member of the VFW in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁵⁷⁾ Ralph was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁵⁸⁾ Ralph was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁵⁹⁾ Ralph was a member of the Eastern Star in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁶⁰⁾ His funeral was held on December 24, 1956 in Cicero, Hamilton County, IN.⁽³²⁶¹⁾

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