Joseph B. Pellens1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 23520, (1851 - 1926)
FatherGeorge William Pellens4,5,6 (abt 1806 - btn Dec 1873 - Jul 1875)
MotherLouise Darmhouse4,6 (abt 1818 - bef Dec 1873)

Key Events:

Birth: 11 Jan 1851, Cincinnati, Ohio7,8,9
Marriage: 10 May 1881, Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, Nancy E. Cobb (3 Dec 1856 - 3 May 1944)10,11,12
Death: 4 Jul 1926, Lolo, Missoula Co., Montana13,14
Burial: 6 Jul 1926, Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana15,16
ChartsDescendants of Gideon Cobb

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Joseph B. Pellens was born on 11 Jan 1851 in Cincinnati, Ohio.7,8,9
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, in the household of his parents, George William Pellens and Louise Darmhouse.17
     Joseph moved to Seymour, Indiana, by 1870, apparently following his older brother Adolphus, who had moved there in 1864.18 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, in the household of his brother Adolphus and his wife, Frederica J. Turcke. His occupation was listed as clerk in a drug store, presumably his brother's store.19
     Joseph was named an heir in the will of his father dated 5 Dec 1873 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, to receive an equal share with his four brothers of the estate.5
     Joseph moved to Rochester, Indiana, by 1880. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana, on Main Street, enumerated 7 Jun 1880.20
     He was a druggist in Rochester.21,22
     Joseph married Nancy E. Cobb, daughter of Elkanah Cobb and Sarah Jane Youtsey, on 10 May 1881 at her father's residence one mile west of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, with Rev. Albert Ogle offciating.10,11,12
     Joseph and Nancy settled in Rochester after their marriage.23 They moved to Fort Wayne about 1890.24
     In Fort Wayne he joined with William O. Gross in a firm known as Gross & Pellens, who were druggists and dealers in barbers' supplies, at 94 Calhoun. Gross had previously operated a similiar business under the name of Thieme & Gross at the same address, with Theodore F. Thieme. By 1900 Joseph was operating the business with a new partner, Arwid Polster, and the firm was called Pellens & Polster. It was at the same address, but the buildings had been re-numbered and it was know known as 902 Calhoun. By 1904 he had a new partner, James D. Lewis, and the firm was called Pellens & Lewis.25,26
     Joseph and Nancy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, at 164 East Berry, enumerated 1 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Myra, Louise and Elliott were listed as living with them.27
     His firm was dissolved by 1907. Joseph continued to call himself a druggist in the city directory, and on the 1910 census, but it appears he was not actually in business. He is listed in the 1909 city directory as a stockkeeper for W. K. Mills, but with no apparent occupation after that.28,29,30
     Joseph and Nancy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 578 Berry St. East, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Myra, Louise and Elliott were listed as living with them.31
     Joseph and Nancy moved to Montana about 1910.32 They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lolo, Missoula Co., Montana, enumerated 25 Feb 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son Elliott was listed as living with them.33
     Joseph died on 4 Jul 1926 in Lolo, Missoula Co., Montana, at age 75.13,14 He was buried on 6 Jul 1926 in Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana.15,16

Children:
     Children with Nancy E. Cobb:

  • Myra C. Pellens27,31 (26 May 1882 - 16 May 1974)
  • Louise J. Pellens27,31,34 (18 Feb 1885 - 15 Apr 1969)
  • Elliott Cobb Pellens27,31,35 (3 Jan 1892 - 17 Jan 1963)

Citations

  1. [S11626] George W. Pellance household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows name as Joseph Pellance.
  2. [S11633] Adolphus Pellens household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows name as Joseph Pellens.
  3. [S8231] Marriage Licenses, Jackson Co., Indiana, H:402, Joseph B. Pellens and Nancy E. Cobb.
  4. [S11626] George W. Pellance household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S10415] Will Books, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 27:73-5, will of George William Pellens.
  6. [S11577] Joseph Pellens, Certificate of Death.
  7. [S11626] George W. Pellance household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows age 9 and state.
  8. [S11633] Adolphus Pellens household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows age 18 and state.
  9. [S11577] Joseph Pellens, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1851, city, and state.
  10. [S8231] Marriage Licenses, Jackson Co., Indiana, H:402, Joseph B. Pellens and Nancy E. Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  11. [S11629] Wedding notice, Brownstown Banner, 12 May 1881, shows married Tuesday, at bride's residence, one mile west.
  12. [S11621] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows married 19 years.
  13. [S11577] Joseph Pellens, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 81772536, Joseph B Pellens, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 81772536, Joseph B Pellens, includes tombstone photo.
  16. [S11577] Joseph Pellens, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, and state.
  17. [S11626] George W. Pellance household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  18. [S11632] Adolphus J. Pellens obituary, Seymour Daily Republican, shows date.
  19. [S11633] Adolphus Pellens household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  20. [S11634] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1880 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Indiana.
  21. [S11629] Wedding notice, Brownstown Banner, 12 May 1881, shows shows him as a druggest of Rochester, this state.
  22. [S11634] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1880 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Indiana, shows occupation as druggist.
  23. [S11630] Nancy Cobb Pellens obituary, The Daily Missoulian, shows shows she lived in Rochester after her marriage.
  24. [S11630] Nancy Cobb Pellens obituary, The Daily Missoulian, shows shows she lived in Rochester after her marriage for nine years, then moved to Ft. Wayne.
  25. [S11125] Fort Wayne City and Allen County Directory, 1889 pg 465; 1890 pp 227, 413; 1900 pg 530; 1904 pg 678.
  26. [S11621] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows occupation as merchant-druggist.
  27. [S11621] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  28. [S11125] Fort Wayne City and Allen County Directory, 1907 pg 753, shows occupation as druggist but no business address; 1909 pg 427, show occupation as stockkpr.
  29. [S11624] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows occupation as drugist and industry as _ret store.
  30. [S11625] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1920 U.S. Census, Missoula Co., Montana, shows occupation as retired druggist.
  31. [S11624] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  32. [S11630] Nancy Cobb Pellens obituary, The Daily Missoulian, shows she was a resident of Bitter Root valley since 1910.
  33. [S11625] Joseph B. Pellens household, 1920 U.S. Census, Missoula Co., Montana.
  34. [S11622] Myra C. Pellens, Certificate of Death.
  35. [S11623] Elliott Cobb Pellens, Certificate of Death.