Joseph A. Commons

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 22 May 1842 - Centerville, Wayne, Indiana, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 6 Apr 1930 - Centerville, Wayne, Indiana, United States ( at age 87)
         Burial: 8 Apr 1930 - Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, Wayne, Indiana, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 41697843
Events
•  Residence: Centerville, Indiana. 

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Parents

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         Father: David Commons 
         Mother: Bethana Carter 

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Amanda E. BeesonFind A Grave ID: 15535304
       Marriage: 28 Nov 1867 - , Wayne, Indiana, United States
Marriage Notes 



Per Web: Wayne County Indiana Marriage Records, 1811-1903
NameJoseph A Commons
GenderMale
Marriage Date28 Nov 1867
Marriage PlaceWayne, Indiana, USA
SpouseAmanda Beeson
Gender     Female
BookBook J
PagePage 24

Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012
NameJoseph A Commons
GenderMale
Marriage License Date28 Nov 1867
Marriage Date28 Nov 1867
Marriage PlaceWayne, Indiana, USA
SpouseAmanda Beeson
Gender     Female
OfficiatorHenry D Onyett

Per Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
NameJoseph A Commons
GenderMale
Event TypeMarriage Registration (Marriage)
Marriage Date28 Nov 1867
Marriage PlaceIndiana, United States
SpouseAmanda Beeson
Gender     Female
Page24
FHL Film Number001838646

Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941
NameJoseph A. Commons
Marriage Date28 Nov 1867
Marriage PlaceWayne, Indiana, USA
Spouse NameAmanda Beeson

       Children:
                1. Lawrence D. Commons  {Find A Grave ID: 41697844}

2. Julia A. Crowe
       Marriage: 29 Dec 1915 - , Marion, Indiana, United States
Marriage Notes 



Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941
NameJoseph A Commons
Marriage Age73
Birth Date22 May 1842
Marriage Date29 Dec 1915
Marriage PlaceMarion, Indiana, USA
Spouse NameJulia A Crowe
Marriage Age72
Birth Date2 May 1843

Per Palladium Item   Richmond, Indiana   12/30/1915
CHILDHOOD ROMANCE ENDS IN MARRIAGE
   Joseph A. Commons, 73 years old, of Centervilie, and Mrs. Julia A. Crowe, 74 years old, of Maywood, Ind. were married at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening in the parlors of the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis, according to word received here. Many years ago, Mr. Commons and Mrs. Crowe were sweethearts and companions before either of them were married. The romance of their childhood days culminated in the marriage yesterday.
   Mr. Commons has been a widower for many years and is well known in the county. Mrs. Commons' first husband died twenty-one years ago. They will make their home in Centervilie. Mrs. Commons is the mother of Charles Crowe, a clerk in the hotel.
   The ceremony was performed by Rev. Morton C. Pearson, secretary of
the Church Federation of Indianapolis.

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Notes

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General:

Per U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
NameJoseph A Commons
Marital Status Unmarried (Single)
RaceWhite
Age21
Birth Yearabt 1842
Birth PlacePennsylvania
Residence Date1 Jul 1863
Residence PlaceCentre, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Congressional District5th
Class1
Series NumberNm-65, Entry 172
DescriptionClass 1, A-J, Volume 1 of 6

Per The Richmond Item Richmond, Indiana 4/8/1930
[photo] Joseph Commons
CENTERVILLE. Ind. April 7.\emdash Joseph A. Commons, one of Wayne county's most widely known and beloved citizens, died at his home here Sunday morning at 3:10 o'clock after an illness of only a 1ew davs.
Funeral services are to be held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, under the direction of Richmond Commandery Knights Templars. Burial is to be in Crown Hill cemetery. Friends may
call at the home Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Mr. Commons probably is the oldest native ot Center township. He was a son of the late David and Bethena Carter Commons and was born May 22, 1842. on the Commons homestead two miles northwest of Centervllle and spent his entire life in this community. He was married to Miss Amanda Beeson. Nov. 28,
1887. She, together with a son Lawrence and a grandson Howard prececded him in death.
Mr. Commons always took an active part in public affairs. He served four years as township trustee in the late seventies and was treasurer of the Centervilie school board for many years. He also served two terms in the Indiana House of Representatives, being elected the first time in 1886. Mr. Commons also took an active part in fraternal affairs. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Hiram lodge No. 417 F. and A. M., Hoosier lodge No. 23. I. O. O. F. He was one of the organizers of the Rebekah lodge No. 322. Mr. Commons was a member of the Methodist church. He was a member of the county board of charities and attended all
its meetings up to a few weeks ago.

Per U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935
NameJoseph A Commons
Death Age87
Event TypeDeath
Birth Date22 May 1842
Birth Date on Image22 1842 Fifth
Marriage PlaceWayne and Vicinity, Indiana
Death Date6 Apr 1930
Death Date on Image6 1930 Fourth
Death PlaceWayne and Vicinity, Indiana
Father David
Monthly MeetingVarious
Historical Meeting Data
Search for this monthly meeting in the 'Quaker Monthly Meetings Index'
Meeting StateIndiana
Meeting CountyWayne and Vicinity

Per Findagrave
Joseph A Commons
Birth 22 May 1842
Death 6 Apr 1930 (aged 87)
Burial Crown Hill Cemetery Centerville, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Plot Section 4, Lot 465, Grave 1
Memorial ID 41697843