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     Hiram Lanning was born on 14 August 1871 in Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal.¹
     Hiram died on 16 August 1871 in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana.¹

     America "Meek" Kile was born on 20 February 1847 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     She married Reuben Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, on 4 June 1864.^2,1
     In Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared in the household of Reuben Lanning on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 19 June 1900. She was enumerated as America Lanning, wife, age 53, born Feb 1847 in Indiana, married for 36 years, mother of 9 children, 6 living.³
     America died on 14 September 1926 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.¹

     Isaac Smith was born on 21 October 1840 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     He married Sarah Jane Lanning, daughter of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 18 June 1863.^2,1
     Isaac died on 18 December 1909 in Galveston, Jackson Township, Cass County, Indiana, at age 69.¹

     Permelia Matilda Gant was born on 22 December 1846 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     She married James C. Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 31 December 1868.^2,1
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of James C. Lanning on 1 August 1870. She was shown as Permelia Lanning, keeping house, age 22, born in Indiana.³
     In Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared in the household of James C. Lanning on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 5 June 1900. She was listed as Permelia M. Lanning, wife, housekeeping, age 53, born Dec 1846 in Indiana, married for 31 years, mother of 6 children, 5 living.⁴
     Permelia died on 13 February 1935 in Fairfield, Union County, Indiana, at age 88.¹

     Anna Eliza Martin was born on 25 September 1852 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     She married George Riley Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 24 September 1874.¹
     Anna died on 9 July 1924 in Franklin County, Indiana, at age 71.¹

     Katherine Ann Jones was born on 26 June 1859 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     She married William H. Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 23 February 1879.^2,1
     Katherine died on 13 April 1945 in Franklin County, Indiana, at age 85.¹

     Emma Alice Foster was born on 16 August 1855 in Brownsberg, Hendricks County, Indiana.¹
     She married Joseph T. Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, on 17 September 1874.¹
     In Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared in the household of Joseph T. Lanning on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 1 June 1900. Her listing showed her as Emma A. Lanning, wife, housekeeping, age 44, born Aug 1855 in Indiana. She was married for 25 years, mother of 7 children, 5 living.²
     Emma died on 6 August 1925 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, at age 69.¹

     Ida M. Reed was born in July 1860 in Ohio.¹
     She married David Alonzo Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 7 September 1882.^2,1
     In Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared in the household of David Alonzo Lanning on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 1 June 1900. She was shown as Ida M. Lanning, wife, housekeeping, age 39, born Jul 1860 in Ohio, married for 18 years, mother of 9 children, 7 living.³
     Ida died after 1910.¹

     William Worthington Foster was born on 8 January 1862 in Franklin County, Indiana.^1,2
     He married Henrietta Lanning, daughter of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 15 September 1883.^1,3
     William died on 19 March 1954 in Batesville, Adams Township, Ripley County, Indiana, at age 92.^1,4 He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.^1,5

     Noah J. Keeler was born on 6 March 1870 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     He married Rosanna Lanning, daughter of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 1 June 1890.^1,2
     Noah died on 10 January 1955 in Liberty, Union County, Indiana, at age 84.¹

     Ella Jane Alley was born on 11 September 1863 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹
     She married John E. Lanning, son of John Lanning and Letha Ann O'Neal, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 23 September 1888.^1,2
     In Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared in the household of John E. Lanning on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 1 June 1900. She was shown as Ella J. Lanning, wife, housekeeping, age 36, born Sep 1863 in Indiana, married for 11 years, mother of 1 child.³

     Catherine Brown was born on 4 March 1821 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Sarah Lollar.¹
     She married Oliver Baker in Franklin County, Indiana, on 17 March 1841.¹
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. She was Catharine Brown, age 39, born in Indiana, unable to read and write.³
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. She was enumerated as Catharine Baker, age 49, born in Indiana, keeping house.⁴
     On 24 June 1880 in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, Catherine and Oliver appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was shown as Oliver Baker, a 59 year old farmer, born in Indiana. She was listed as Catharine Baker, wife, keeps house, age 59, born in Indiana, marked as unable to write.. Their children Catherine, William, Minerva and Missouri were listed as living with them. Also in the household was one grandson, Charles Morgan.⁵
     Catherine died on 25 February 1906 in Royerton, Delaware County, Indiana, at age 84.^2,6,1 She was buried at Union Cemetery, Eaton, Delaware County, Indiania.⁷

     Oliver Baker was born on 11 March 1821 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.^1,2
     He married Catherine Brown, daughter of Thomas Brown and Sarah Lollar, in Franklin County, Indiana, on 17 March 1841.¹
     Oliver appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana. He was shown as Oliver Baker, a 29 year old farmer born in Indiana. She was listed as Catharina Baker, age 29, born in Indiana, who could not read or write. Their children Andrew, Sarah, David, Maxwell, Martha and Emily were listed as living with them.³
     On 25 August 1860 Oliver appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. His listing showed him as Oliver Baker, age 39, born in Indiana, a farmer with $800 value of real estate and $300 personal property. His household included his wife Catharine and eleven children: Andrew, Sarah, David, Maxwell, Martha A, Emily, Nancy, Amanda, Mary A, Catharine A, and Letha.⁴
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, on 1 August 1870 Oliver appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Oliver Baker, age 49, born in Indiana, a farmer with $600 value in real estate and $175 personal property. Other in his household were his wife Catherine; his 8 youngest children: Nancy, Amanda, Mary, Catheine, Letha, William, Manerva and Missouri; and a married daughter, Emily Morgan and her two children Martha and Edward.⁵
     On 24 June 1880 in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, Oliver and Catherine appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was shown as Oliver Baker, a 59 year old farmer, born in Indiana. She was listed as Catharine Baker, wife, keeps house, age 59, born in Indiana, marked as unable to write.. Their children Catherine, William, Minerva and Missouri were listed as living with them. Also in the household was one grandson, Charles Morgan.⁶
     Oliver died on 30 May 1905 in Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana, at age 84.^7,1,2 He was buried at Union Cemetery, Eaton, Delaware County, Indiania.⁸

     Andrew Baker was born on 23 December 1841 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, in the household of his parents Oliver and an unknown person . His listing showed him as Andrew Baker, age 8, born in Indiana.²
     On 25 August 1860 he appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. He was Andrew Brown, age 18, born in Indiana and had attended school.³
     Andrew died on 7 October 1919 in Daleville, Delaware County, Indiana, at age 77.⁴

     Sarah Baker was born on 9 October 1843 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, in the household of her parents Oliver and an unknown person . She was enumerated as Sarah Baker, 6 years old, born in Indiana, who had attended school within the past year.²
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Her listing showed her as Sarah Baker, age 16, born in Indiana.³
     She married David Berry Usher in Franklin County, Indiana, on 23 June 1861.¹
     Sarah died on 26 January 1881 in Franklin County, Indiana, at age 37.¹

     David Baker was born on 1 February 1845 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, in the household of his parents Oliver and an unknown person . His listing showed him as David Baker, age 5, born in Indiana.²
     On 25 August 1860 he appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. His listing showed him as David Baker, 15 years old, born in Indiana and had attended school.³
     David died in 1864.¹

     Maxwell Baker was born on 13 February 1847 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, in the household of his parents Oliver and an unknown person . He was Maxwell Baker, an Indiana born 3 year old.²
     On 25 August 1860 he appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. He was enumerated as Maxwell Baker, an Indiana born 13 year old, who had attended school.³
     He married Mary Minneman in Franklin County, Indiana, on 10 October 1869.⁴
     In Brookville, Brookville Township, Franklin County, Indiana, on 1 July 1870 Maxwell appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was listed as Maxwell Baker, age 23, a farm hand born in Indiana. Also in his household was his wife Anna. They were living next door to his wife's parents and family.⁵
     He married Margaret Minneman in Franklin County, Indiana, on 16 July 1873.⁶
     On 3 June 1880 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, Maxwell and Margaret appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. His listing showed Maxwell Baker, age 33, keeping saloon, born in Indiana. She was listed as Margaret Baker, wife, keeping house, age 30, born in Indiana, both parents born in Prussia. Other household members included their children: William, Anna L. and Emmet.⁷
     Maxwell died on 8 June 1917 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, at age 70.^8,1

     Martha Ann Baker was born on 2 June 1848 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, in the household of her parents Oliver and an unknown person . Her enumeration showed her as Martha Baker, age 1, born in Indiana.²
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Her listing showed her as Martha A Baker, age 11, born in Indiana and had attended school.³
     She married Jacob D Morelock in Franklin County, Indiana, on 1 January 1867.⁴
     Martha died on 8 February 1892 in Franklin County, Indiana, at age 43.⁵

     Emily Baker was born on 13 October 1849 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 15 November 1850 in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, in the household of her parents Oliver and an unknown person . She was listed as Emily Baker, age 7/12, born in Indiana.²
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. She was shown as Emily Baker, age 10, born in Indiana, and had attended school.³
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. She was shown as Emily Morgan, age 21, born in Indiana, keeping house. Also in the household were her two children, Martha age 3 and Edward age 1.⁴
     Emily died on 12 December 1930 in Indiana at age 81.⁵

     Nancy Baker was born on 1 October 1851 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Her listing showed her as Nancy Baker, born in Indiana, age 9.²
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. She was listed as Nancy Baker, an 18 year old born in Indiana.³
     She married Abraham Hammond in Franklin County, Indiana, on 24 September 1876.⁴
     Nancy died on 30 August 1940 at age 88.¹

     Amanda Baker was born on 13 April 1853 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. She was Amanda Baker, 7 years old, born in Indiana.²
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. Her listing showed her as Amanda Baker, an Indiana born 17 year old.³ Amanda appeared a second time on the 1870 U.S. census taken on 1 August 1870 in Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana. She was listed in the household of John Kile, as Amanda Baker, age 17, born in Indiana.⁴
     She married John T White in Franklin County, Indiana, on 26 October 1879.⁵

     Mary A. Baker was born on 9 August 1855 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Her listing showed her as Mary A Baker, age 5, born in Indiana.²
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. Her listing showed her as Mary Baker, age 14, born in Indiana, attended school.³
     Mary died on 19 September 1935 at age 80.¹

     Catherine A. Baker was born on 29 December 1857 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. She was enumerated as Catharine A Baker, born in Indiana, age 3.²
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. She was enumerated as Catharine Baker, age 13, born in Indiana, attended school.³
     On 24 June 1880 in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Oliver and Catherine Baker. She was enumerated as Catherine A. Baker, age 23, works at home, born in Indiana.⁴
     She married William F. Simpson in Franklin County, Indiana, on 3 August 1890.⁵
     Catherine died on 21 July 1936 at age 78.¹

     Leatha Baker was born on 9 January 1859 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     On 25 August 1860 she appeared in the household of Oliver Baker on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Her listing showed her as Letha Baker, age 1, born in Indiana.²
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. Her listing showed her as Letha Baker, born in Indiana, age 11, attended school.³
     She married Robert W White in Franklin County, Indiana, on 4 October 1874.⁴

     William Oliver Baker was born on 15 November 1860 in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Oliver Baker and Catherine Brown.¹
     In Oak Forest, Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana, he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Oliver Baker on 1 August 1870. He was enumerated as William Baker, 10 years old, born in Indiana, attended school.²
     On 24 June 1880 in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Oliver and Catherine Baker. His listing showed William O. Baker, age 19, works on farm, born in Indiana.³
     He married Mary Drusilla Bollen in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, on 5 March 1883.^4,1
     William died on 2 December 1907 in Royerton, Delaware County, Indiana, at age 47.¹