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Bessie Gertrude Warman was born on 4 Nov 1884 in Pulse, Highland Co., OhioG.^4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, James H. Warman and Isabelle Baker.²⁰
     Bessie married first Charles Everett Brose, son of William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer, on 25 Mar 1903 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. J. W. Keise officiating.^8,9
     Bessie and Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dodson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their farm. Their children Merle, Myrtle, Audie, and James were listed as living with them.²¹
      Charles filed suit for divorce from Bessie in Highland Co., OhioG, Common Pleas Court in May 1912, on the grounds of adultery. He charged that on 12 Apr 1912 she went to Dayton, where she was living in practically open adultery with Robert E. Reeves. He asked for divorce and that she be enjoined from interfering with the possession of their four children. The divorce was subsequently granted.^10,11
     Bessie married second Robert E. Reeves, son of Elijah Reeves and Amy McDaniel, on 21 Oct 1915 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. W. H. Shields. He was the widower of Mona Achor.^12,13
     Bessie and Robert appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 17 Sycamore St. G, enumerated 9 Jan 1920, listed as lodgers, with three others, in the household of the widow Mildred Woodward and her eight-year-old daughter.²²
     Bessie filed suit for divorce and temporary alimony against Robert in Montgomery Co., OhioG, common pleas court 6 Nov 1924. She charged that on 1 Oct he had whipped her with a leather belt when she asked for money to buy table supplies. She said he was in the habit of becoming intoxicated and abusing her, and spends his earning in riotous living.²³
     That suit was apparently resolved, as she filed suit for divorce and alimony against him again in Montgomery Co., OhioG, common pleas court 15 May 1925. She charged that he stays out all night and comes home in a state of "beastly intoxication."²⁴ Bessie's suit for divorce against Robert was granted 20 Oct 1925 in Montgomery Co., OhioG.^14,15,16
     Bessie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 1143½ Xenia Ave. G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting she rented her home, for $20 per month, and did not own a radio.²⁵
     Bessie married third Edward A. Hettrick, son of Philip Hettrick and Elizabeth Hyde, on 6 Dec 1933 in Wayne Co., IndianaG, with Donald R. Rankin, justice of the peace, officiating. He was the widower of Lora Armstrong.^17,18
     Bessie and Edward appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 105 Lincoln St. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $20 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935.²⁶
     Bessie and Edward appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at Lincoln St. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²⁷
     Her husband died on 7 Aug 1958 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG.^28,29
     Bessie died on 29 Feb 1964 in Tucson, Pima Co., ArizonaG, at age 79.¹⁹

Jennie Catherine Groves was born on 12 Mar 1888 in Adams Co., OhioG.^4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bratton Twp., Adams Co., Ohio, G in the household of her father, Solomon Groves.²¹
     Jennie married first Lawrence Martin, son of Anton Martin and Otillia Fick, on 20 Feb 1904 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. W. A. Deaton officiating. He had previously been married to Grace B. Mills.⁸
     Jennie and Lawrence were divorced before 1911, and probably before 1910. No record of the divorce has been found, but in 1910 he was living in Portland, Oregon, and claiming to be single. She reported she was divorced when she married again in 1911.^9,10
     JennieJennie has not been found in the 1910 census, but she was apparently living in Highland Co. In her application for marriage license the following January she said she was living in Greenfield,G and her occupation was house work.²²
     Jennie married second Elijah Elsworth Wilson, son of William A. Wilson and Maggie Cassidy, on 22 Jan 1911 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. G. C. McKibben officiating, with the consent of his mother since he was under age.¹¹
      Jennie filed for divorce from Elijah in Highland Co., OhioG, Common Pleas court in May 1914, on the grounds of neglect of duty. She charged that he had been dissipated and had failed to provide her with the common necessities of life, so that she has been compelled to live by her own exertions and labors, and that in March 1912 he deserted her and that since then she had not heard from him. She asked for a divorce and that she be restored to her maiden name of Jennie Martin. The divorce was subsequently granted.^12,13
     Jennie married third Charles Everett Brose, son of William Joseph H. Brose and Edna Caroline Shaffer, on 4 Sep 1915 in Highland Co., OhioG, with Rev. B. F. Smith officiating. He had previously been married to Bessie Gertrude Warman.^14,15,16
     Jennie and Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, on Haub Rd. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. His children by his prior marriage, Merle, Myrtle, Audie, and James, were listed as living with them, as was his father.²³
     Jennie and Charles moved to Montgomery Co.G before 1930. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at 1529 Richard St. G, enumerated 6 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $30 per month, and did not own a radio. His children Merle, Myrtle, and James were listed as living with them.²⁴
     Jennie and Charles returned before 1940. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio, on May Hill Rd. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $8 per month, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935.²⁵
     Jennie and Charles appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Highland Co., Ohio G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived on a farm. Her 14-year-old nephew James Groves was listed as living with them.²⁶
     Jennie died on 16 Jul 1955 in Highland Co., OhioG, at age 67.^17,18,19 She was buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OhioG.²⁰