Charles M. Newlin1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 19022, (1869 - 1943)
FatherFinley Newlin4,5,6 (abt 1837 - 4 Jan 1922)
MotherEmma A. Wassman4,7,6 (abt 1842 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 29 Oct 1869, New Richmond, Ohio8,9,10
Marriage: 4 Feb 1891, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, Nancy Odenbaugh (Sep 1869 - 1941)11,12,13
Death: 7 Apr 194314,15
Burial: 10 Apr 1943, Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana16,17

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Narrative:

     Charles M. Newlin was born on 29 Oct 1869 in New Richmond, Ohio.8,9,10 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, in the household of his parents, Finley Newlin and Emma A. Wassman.18 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, in the household of his parents.5
     Charles married Nancy Odenbaugh, daughter of David Odenbaugh and Phebe Chapman, on 4 Feb 1891 in Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, with Rev. Alexander Gilchrist officiating.11,12,13
     He was an assistant county auditor in 1900, and deputy county auditor by 1910.19,20
     Charles and Nancy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at 36 South 9th, enumerated 14 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Genevieve and Simon were listed as living with them.21
     Charles and Nancy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, in the household of his parents, at 1120 Main St.20

Moving to La Porte --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Charles moved to La Porte, Indiana by 1913, when he was rooming at 912 Monroe Ave. It is not clear whether Nancy moved at the same time or followed later.22,23
     He was working as a clerk at M. Rumely Co., a manufacturer of power farming machinery, by 1913, continuing there until 1926.22,24,25
     Charles and Nancy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana, at 702 Perry St., enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home. Their children Genevieve and Paul were listed as living with them.26
     By 1923 Charles and Nancy and their son Paul were living at 112 1st St., and Charles was working as treasurer of E. A. Couturier Band Instrument Co.27
     Charles and Nancy may have moved out of La Porte for a time. They are not found in the La Porte city directories from 1924 until 1929, and their son Paul is listed as rooming at various addresses during that period. In any case they were in La Porte by 1929, when they and Paul were living at 1030½ Indiana Ave.28

Joining His Son-in-Law's Firm --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     About 1929 Charles joined The Deluxe Products Corp., a manufacturer of light weight castings, cast iron pistons, and steel oil filters, as comptroller. His son-in-law, Edwin Willard Schurz, was secretary and Edwin's long-time mentor, Hobart Cable, was president of the new firm.29,30 He worked there until his death. In 1940 he reported he had worked 42 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $3,600.31 Charles's son Paul was working at the Deluxe Products Corp. as an accountant by 1938.32
     Charles and Nancy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana, at 1030 Indiana Ave., enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they rented their home, apparently part of a two-family building, for $70 per month, and owned a radio. Their son Paul was listed as living with them.33
     Charles and Nancy and Paul moved to 1305 Michigan Ave. by 1938.32 They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana, at 1305 Michigan Ave., enumerated 2 Apr 1940, reporting that they rented their home, for $65 per month, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their son Paul was listed as living with them.34
     His wife died in 1941.35
     Charles died on 7 Apr 1943 at age 73.14,15 He was buried on 10 Apr 1943 in Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana.16,17

Children:
     Children with Nancy Odenbaugh:

Citations

  1. [S4830] Finley Newline household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows name as Charles A. Newlin.
  2. [S1105] "Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941," Ancestry.com, record for Charles M. Newlin and Nanon Odenbaugh.
  3. [S4831] Cemetery & Research Association of La Porte County, Indiana, online, "Pine Lake Random Photos M to P Taken December of 2011," entry for Charles M Newlin, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  4. [S4829] Finley Newline household, 1870 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S4830] Finley Newline household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana.
  6. [S4837] Charles W. Newlin and Nanne OdenbaughEdwin W. Schurz and Genevieve Newlin, return of marriages.
  7. [S4830] Finley Newline household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows him as the son of her husband.
  8. [S4829] Finley Newline household, 1870 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows age 7/12 and state.
  9. [S4828] Charles M. Newline household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows month, year, age 30, and state.
  10. [S12883] Charlea M. Newlin obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows date, city, and state.
  11. [S4837] Charles W. Newlin and Nanne OdenbaughEdwin W. Schurz and Genevieve Newlin, return of marriages, shows date, city, and officiant.
  12. [S4828] Charles M. Newline household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows married 9 years.
  13. [S4832] Finley Newline household, 1910 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows married 19 years.
  14. [S12883] Charlea M. Newlin obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows died Wednesday.
  15. [S4831] Cemetery & Research Association of La Porte County, Indiana, online, "Pine Lake Random Photos M to P Taken December of 2011," entry for Charles M Newlin, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  16. [S4831] Cemetery & Research Association of La Porte County, Indiana, online, "Pine Lake Random Photos M to P Taken December of 2011," entry for Charles M Newlin, includes tombstone photo.
  17. [S12883] Charlea M. Newlin obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows services Saturday and cemeteray.
  18. [S4829] Finley Newline household, 1870 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana.
  19. [S4828] Charles M. Newline household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana, shows occupation as asst county auditor.
  20. [S4832] Finley Newline household, 1910 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana.
  21. [S4828] Charles M. Newline household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Indiana.
  22. [S4843] Smith's Directory of La Porte, Ind., 1913 pp 180, 209.
  23. [S4815] Charles N. Newline household, 1920 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana, shows occupation as clerk, industry as thrusher co.
  24. [S4815] Charles N. Newline household, 1920 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana, shows occupation as clerk, industry as thresher co.
  25. [S12883] Charlea M. Newlin obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows associated with Advance-Rumely until 1926.
  26. [S4815] Charles N. Newline household, 1920 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana.
  27. [S4843] Smith's Directory of La Porte, Ind., 1923 pp 172.
  28. [S4843] Smith's Directory of La Porte, Ind., 1924-25 pg 178; 1926-27 pg 171; and 1929-30 pg 205.
  29. [S4843] Smith's Directory of La Porte, Ind., 1929-30 pp 85, 205, 246.
  30. [S4833] Charles M. Newline household, 1930 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana, shows occupation as controller, industry as piston manufacturer.
  31. [S4834] Charles M. Newline household, 1940 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana, shows occupation as controller, industry as piston factory.
  32. [S4845] La Porte Indiana ConSurvey Directory, 1938 pg 324.
  33. [S4833] Charles M. Newline household, 1930 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana.
  34. [S4834] Charles M. Newline household, 1940 U.S. Census, La Porte Co., Indiana.
  35. [S4831] Cemetery & Research Association of La Porte County, Indiana, online, "Pine Lake Random Photos M to P Taken December of 2011," entry for Nancy O Newlin, shows year, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  36. [S2785] Marriage Register, State Copy, Michigan, 1921, Kent Co., no. 14168, Edwin W. Schurz and Genevive Newlin.