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John W. Bales

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John W. Bales

Birth
Death
29 May 1967 (aged 67)
Monroe County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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6/16/1900 - 1900 Census: Samuel(33) & Lydia C.(26) Bales were found living on a farm they own located in Johnson Township, Brown County, Indiana. Samuel's birth was in 09/1866 and Lydia's was in 08/1873. Samuel was a self-employed farmer. They have been married 9 years and have had 5 children. Children living in the home were Harvey E.(8) born 06/1891; Mary E.(7) born 3/1893; Pearly M.(5) born 1/1896; Joseph M.(3) born 4/1897; and John W.(11 months) born 6/1899 Bales. Also living in the home was Samuel's widowed mother, Sarah J.(59) Bales born 3/1841 in Ohio.

4/23/1910 - 1910 Census: Samuel(43) & Lydia(36) Bales were found living on a farm they own located in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, Indiana. They have been married for 20 years and have had 10 children but only 7 are still living. Samuel is a self-employed farmer. Children living in the home were Harvey(18) employed as a Sider in Stone Quarry; Mary(17) employed as a Dishwasher in a Restaurant; Pearl(15); John(11); Russell(8); Myrtle(6); & Bessie(3) Bales. All household members were born in Indiana.

1/13/1920 - 1920 Census: Samuel(53) & Lydia(46) Bales were found living on a farm they own located in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Samuel is a self-employed farmer running a general farm. Children living in the home were John(20) employed as a laborer in a furniture factory; Russel(18) employed as a farm hand on a farm; Myrtle(16); Bessie(14); Clifford(9); & Helen(6) Bales

July 16, 1921 - John Bales, born 06/18/1899 in Monroe County, Indiana, son of Samuel & Lydia (Chau) Bales married Delie Cain, born 08/04/1902 in Monroe County, Indiana, daughter of Elmer & Rachel (Elkins) Cain, in Monroe County, Indiana.

1930 Census - John(30) & Delia(26) Bales are found living in a home they own, valued at $1000, located in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. John is employed as an assembler at a furniture factory. Child living in the home was Genevieve(8) Bales.

1940 Census - John(41) & Delia(36) Bales are found living in a home they own, valued at $1000, located in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Both have 8th grade educations. John is employed as a cabinet maker at Showers Furniture, earning $739 in 1939. No children are listed as living in the home.

4/1/1950 - 1950 Census - John(50) & Delia(46) Bales were found living on a farm they own located on Rogers-Lanam Road in Monroe County, Indiana. John is employed as a Cabinet Maker in a furniture factory. Child living in the home was a granddaughter, Leah L. McGrayel, age 9.

Last updated 10/19/2023.
6/16/1900 - 1900 Census: Samuel(33) & Lydia C.(26) Bales were found living on a farm they own located in Johnson Township, Brown County, Indiana. Samuel's birth was in 09/1866 and Lydia's was in 08/1873. Samuel was a self-employed farmer. They have been married 9 years and have had 5 children. Children living in the home were Harvey E.(8) born 06/1891; Mary E.(7) born 3/1893; Pearly M.(5) born 1/1896; Joseph M.(3) born 4/1897; and John W.(11 months) born 6/1899 Bales. Also living in the home was Samuel's widowed mother, Sarah J.(59) Bales born 3/1841 in Ohio.

4/23/1910 - 1910 Census: Samuel(43) & Lydia(36) Bales were found living on a farm they own located in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, Indiana. They have been married for 20 years and have had 10 children but only 7 are still living. Samuel is a self-employed farmer. Children living in the home were Harvey(18) employed as a Sider in Stone Quarry; Mary(17) employed as a Dishwasher in a Restaurant; Pearl(15); John(11); Russell(8); Myrtle(6); & Bessie(3) Bales. All household members were born in Indiana.

1/13/1920 - 1920 Census: Samuel(53) & Lydia(46) Bales were found living on a farm they own located in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Samuel is a self-employed farmer running a general farm. Children living in the home were John(20) employed as a laborer in a furniture factory; Russel(18) employed as a farm hand on a farm; Myrtle(16); Bessie(14); Clifford(9); & Helen(6) Bales

July 16, 1921 - John Bales, born 06/18/1899 in Monroe County, Indiana, son of Samuel & Lydia (Chau) Bales married Delie Cain, born 08/04/1902 in Monroe County, Indiana, daughter of Elmer & Rachel (Elkins) Cain, in Monroe County, Indiana.

1930 Census - John(30) & Delia(26) Bales are found living in a home they own, valued at $1000, located in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. John is employed as an assembler at a furniture factory. Child living in the home was Genevieve(8) Bales.

1940 Census - John(41) & Delia(36) Bales are found living in a home they own, valued at $1000, located in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Both have 8th grade educations. John is employed as a cabinet maker at Showers Furniture, earning $739 in 1939. No children are listed as living in the home.

4/1/1950 - 1950 Census - John(50) & Delia(46) Bales were found living on a farm they own located on Rogers-Lanam Road in Monroe County, Indiana. John is employed as a Cabinet Maker in a furniture factory. Child living in the home was a granddaughter, Leah L. McGrayel, age 9.

Last updated 10/19/2023.

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This memorial is not my direct family member and was added as a courtesy for research purposes. Any family member who wishes to obtain ownership can contact me and I will be happy to transfer ownership, update or delete this memorial.



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  • Created by: TJM
  • Added: Jul 10, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73160736/john_w-bales: accessed ), memorial page for John W. Bales (18 Jun 1899–29 May 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 73160736, citing Mount Gilead Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by TJM (contributor 46965233).