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Howard Calkins (abt. 1873 - 1911)

Howard Calkins
Born about in Indiana, United Statesmap
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Died at about age 38 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, United Statesmap
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Biography

Howard F. Calkins was born on 18 May 1873 in Corunna, DeKalb, Indiana.[1] He was the son of Henry Calkins and Permelia (Cronk) Calkins.

In 1880, Howard Calkins (age 7) was living with his parents Henry R. and Permilla alkins in Richland Township, DeKalb, Indiana. This household also included his siblings: Myrtia (age 3), Edward (age 2) and twins Frank and Fred (both age 9/12).[2]

On 29 June 1898Howard F. Calkins married Lena Schultz in Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana.[3]

In the 1900 census Howard F Calkins (age 26) and his wife, Lena (age 23), were living in Warsaw, Wayne Township, Kosciusko, Indiana. His occupation was listed as brakeman. No one else was living with them.[4]

In the 1910 census Howard F Calkens (age 36) was the married head of household in Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana.[5]

Howard and Lena Calkins were listed in an Elkhart city directory in 1910. His occupation was listed as clerk for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (later the New York Central Railroad). Their address was 1514 W. Franklin. Howard F Calkins was in a directory in 1910 in Elkhart, Indiana.[6]

Howard F Calkins died on 17 January 1911 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois,[7] due to injuries he sustained in a fall from a moving train. An Elkhart newspaper reported that he had lived in Elkhart nearly all of his life. He had gone to Elgin about three months before and gotten work as a brakeman on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad.[8][1]

He was survived by his wife, Lena, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Calkins, two brothers and two sisters. Another of his brothers, Charles, had previously died some years before. [8][1]

There was a funeral notice in the Elkhart newspaper. It was held at the First Christian church and was "largely attended" including members of the Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. The notice appeared on 20 January 1911. [9]

He was buried on 20 January 1911 in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.[10]

A Card of Thanks appeared in the Elkhart newspaper on 23 January 1911. It was signed by Mrs. Howard F. Calkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Calkins.[11]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Newspaper Article: "Howard F. Calkins Crushed to Death", The Elkhart Daily Review (Elkhart, Indiana), 18 January 1911, p. 1. GenealogyBank.com.
  2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00093; Digital film/folder number: 005157816; FHL microfilm: 1254273; Image number: 575; Sheet number: 54; Sheet letter: B; Indexing batch: C55568-1
    FamilySearch Record: MHMP-3DV (accessed 5 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBK-9WN2
    Howard Calkins (7), single son, in household of Henry R. Calkins (28) in Richland Township, DeKalb, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana, United States.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004540481; FHL microfilm: 1845556; Record number: 80; Packet letter: E
    FamilySearch Record: XF43-YX2 (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Howard F Calkins marriage to Lena Schultz on 29 Jun 1898 in Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.
  4. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 49; Digital film/folder number: 004118625; FHL microfilm: 1240382; Image number: 895; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00781-6
    FamilySearch Record: MM1V-2RB (accessed 5 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTT3-9PW
    Howard F Calkins (26), married head of household in Warsaw, Wayne Township, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
  5. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971205; FHL microfilm: 1374360; Image number: 762; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03355-4
    FamilySearch Record: MKGF-WLF (accessed 5 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVX-HDJ
    Howard F Calkens (36), married head of household in Elkhart Ward 3, Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
  6. ↑ 1910 City Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #656260841 (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Name: Howard F Calkins; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1910; Street Address: 1514 W Franklin; Residence Place: Elkhart, Indiana, USA; Occupation: Clerk; Spouse: Lena W Calkins; Publication Title: Elkhart, Indiana, City Directory, 1910.
  7. ↑ Death: "Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007614609; FHL microfilm: 1481357; Record number: 15; Packet letter: J
    FamilySearch Record: HKQC-QG6Z (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Howard F Calkins burial (died on 17 Jan 1911 at age 35) on 20 Jan 1911 in Elkhart, Indiana, United States.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Newspaper Article: "H.F. Calkins Dies in Elgin Railroad Yard", The Elkhart Truth (Elkhart, Indiana), 18 January 1911, p. 1 and 4. GenealogyBank.com.
  9. ↑ Funeral Notes: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 105157962
    FamilySearch Record: Q53C-XNRR (accessed 5 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1Z-3RNV Image number 00331
    Name: Howard F Calkins; Obituary Date: 20 Jan 1911; Obituary Place: Elkhart, Indiana; Death Date: About 20 Jan 1911; Source Newspaper: Elkhart Truth.
  10. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    citing record ID 115192459, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
    FamilySearch Record: QVG8-9YPR (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #115192459
    Howard F Calkins burial (died on 17 Jan 1911) in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America.
  11. ↑ Card of Thanks, The Elkhart Truth (Elkhart, Indiana), 23 January 1911, p. 3. GenealogyBank.com.




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