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Ann Eliza Montgomery was born on 26 Dec 1849 in IndianaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her parents, John Green H. Montgomery and Sarah Shadrick.¹² She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her parents.¹³
     Ann has not been found in the 1870 census. She was not listed with her family, nor has she been found elsewhere.¹⁴
     Ann married Jasper Cobb, son of Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain, on 13 Mar 1873 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. W. A. Caplinger offciating.^7,8,9
     Ann and Jasper appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana G, enumerated 8 Jun 1880. Their son Robert was listed as living with them, as are two farm labors, aged 18 and 21.¹⁶
     Ann and Jasper moved to town 14 Feb 1898.^17,18 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at 224 North Broadway G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their farm, free of mortgage.¹⁹
     Ann and Jasper appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at 621 North Broadway G, enumerated 29 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.²⁰
     Her husband died on 15 Jun 1916 in Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG.^21,22,23
     Ann applied for a widow's pension based on her late husband's Civil War service on 21 Jun 1916, which was subsequently approved.²⁴
     Ann appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at 621 North Broadway G, enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting that she owned her home.²⁵
     Ann appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at 126 West North St. G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, reporting that the she owned a home valued at $4,000, and she owned a radio.
     Ann died on 21 Apr 1931 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, at age 81.¹⁰ She was buried on 23 Apr 1931 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG.¹¹

Oliver Clay Elder was born on 27 Nov 1843 in Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, William M. Elder and Sarah Sellers.¹²
     His mother died in May 1855, when Oliver was 11 years old.^13,14 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of his father, William M. Elder, and stepmother, Eliza Jane Ford.¹⁵

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      Oliver enlisted as a private in Company E, 7th Indiana Infantry Regiment, on 28 Aug 1861, in IndianapolisG. He mustered in 13 Sep 1861.^16,17,18
      The unit left at once for Western Virginia, and joining Gen. Reynolds' command at Cheat Mountain. It was involved in a number of engagements, including Winchester Heights, Cedar Mountain, and the second battle of Bull Run. It joined the pursuit of Lee through Maryland, and was in the battle of Antietam.¹⁹
      Oliver was promoted to corporal in Jun 1862, and to sergeant 5 Mar 1863.^20,21
      During 1863, the unit was engaged at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, losing heavily in both battles. It moved with the Army of the Potomac in the spring of 1864 being engaged at the battles of the Wilderness, Virginia, where Oliver was wounded 5 May 1864. The regiment was also engaged at Laurel Hill, Spottsylvania, Po River, North Anna River, Bethesda Church and Cold Harbor, being under fire for eighteen days during these engagements and losing heavily.¹⁹
      Oliver mustered out with the regiment 20 Sep 1864.^22,23,19

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     Oliver married Sophronia Cobb, daughter of Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain, and niece of the woman his first cousin John Hamilton Elder had married 26 years before, on 28 Jan 1868 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. James W. Lewis offciating.^7,8,9
     Oliver and Sophronia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of his younger brother James and his wife, Lydia A. Pratt.²⁴
     Oliver and Sophronia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana G, enumerated 7 Jun 1880. Their children Orris and Edna were listed as living with them, as was F. McConnall, age 30, a farm hand.⁹
     Oliver applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service 11 Mar 1889, which was approved, but apparently not promptly. The first payment for which a record is found is for $17 per month effective 7 Sep 1904. The amount was raised six times until it reached $72 per year effective 13 Apr 1921.^25,26
     Oliver and Sophronia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana G, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their farm, free from mortgage. Their children Orris, Edna, and Jessie were listed as living with them, as was her father a 50-year-old servant, Frank McConnell, and William F. Christy, son of her father's sister, age 65, a widower, and identified as a boarder.²⁷
     Oliver and Sophronia moved into town in 1903, after he retired.²⁸
     Oliver was a farmer, retiring in 1903, retaining 290 acres of land.^{29,30,31,32,33}

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They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at 414 North Broadway G, enumerated 2 May 1910, reporting that the family owned its home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Jessie was listed as living with them.³⁴
     His wife died on 5 Jun 1919 in Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG.^35,36
     Oliver appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, at 416 North Broadway G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting that he owned his home, free of mortgage. His daughter Edna was listed as living with him, as were her children, Paul Meek.³⁷
     Oliver died on 23 Feb 1924 at age 80.¹⁰ He was buried in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG.¹¹

Mary Walsh was born on 28 Jun 1854 in VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     She was adopted by John Cobb and Maria Caffyn, apparently about 1860. She is shown as adopted, with the surname Walsh, in the 1860 census, and with surname Cobb and no notation in the 1870 census.¹¹ She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of her adoptive parents.¹²
      She used the Cobb surname after she was adopted, though not consistently. She sometimes use her birth name after that, and sometimes used both.^13,2,3
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of her adoptive parents.¹⁴
     Mary married Alexander P. Criswell, son of Robert Criswell and Sarah Pickels, on 9 Oct 1877 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with Samuel N. Wellson offciating.^7,8,9
     Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of her adoptive parents.¹⁵ Alexander was listed in the household of his mother, which was apparently close by as it was listed as the second following one.¹⁶
      Alexander traveled extensively on business, and no record has been found of him having a permanent residence after 1880. It appears he and Mary lived in El Paso, TexasG, for a time, as their son was born there in 1886, but no record of them actually living together has been found.¹⁷
     Mary was named an heir in the will of her adoptive mother dated 3 Dec 1892 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in which she was given a lot in Aurora.¹⁸
     Alexander applied for a passport for himself, Mary, and their son Clyde 2 Jun 1891, stating his permanent address was in Aurora, IndianaG. The passport was issued 6 Jun 1891. Where they traveled is unknown.¹⁹
     Mary moved to California by 1900 with her son Clyde. She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 727 Alvarado G, enumerated 21 Jun 1900, reporting she rented her home. Her son Clyde was listed as living with her.²⁰
     Mary returned to Aurora before her death.²¹
     Mary died on 2 Feb 1905 in College Hill, Hamilton Co., OhioG, at age 50.¹⁰ She was buried in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.³

Ella Ann Christy was born on 28 Sep 1855 near Greensbrug, IndianaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her parents, Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb.¹¹
     She moved to Seymour, Jackson Co.G, with her parents by 1870. She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, in the household of her parents.¹² She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, G in the household of her parents.¹³
     She returned to GreensbrugG with her parents after 1880, and continued to live with them until her fatal illness. She was preparing for her marriage at the time she died.¹⁴
     Ella died on 18 May 1887, at the family residence, West Walnut St., Greensbrug, IndianaG, at age 31.^7,8 She was buried on 19 May 1887 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG.^9,10