Ira Paul Gillett (abt. 1842 - 1910)

Born about 9 Apr 1842 in Noble, Jay, Indiana, USA [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca (Bibler) Gillet — married 2 Sep 1866 in Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA

Descendants

Died 12 Apr 1910 at about age 68 in Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA

Biography

Ira was born on 9 April 1842 in Noble, Jay, Indiana, USA. He was the son of Joseph Gillett Jr. and Mary Ann (Paul) Gillett. ^{[1][2][3][4][5]}.^[6][7][8] When Ira was 24 he married Rebecca Bibler on 29 August 1866 in Jay, Indiana, USA.^[9] In 1870 Ira (age about 27) was living in , Jay, Indiana, USA.^[10] Ira died at the age of 68 on 12 April 1910 in Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA. Cause of death was Heart trouble, Bright's disease. ^{[11][12][13][14]} Ira was buried on 14 April 1910 in Salamonia Cemetary, Madison, Jay, Indiana, USA. ^[15]

Obituary

Death Came Very Suddenly

Ira P. Gillett of near Portland passed away Tuesday, Funeral Thursday.
Ira P. Gillett of six miles southeast of this city died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home from heart trouble. He had been ill for some time with Bright's disease but was able to be up and around. He got up at the usual time, Tuesday morning, ate a hearty breakfast, dying suddenly a few minutes afterwards. The deceased was the son of Joseph and Mary Ann Paul Gillett and was born in Noble township, April 9th, 1842 being 68 years of age at the time of his death. He was united in marriage in 1867 to Rebecca Bibler and has spent his entire liffe on a farm in Noble township, where he was born and reared. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Mary Ann, wife of Simeon Bickel, of Madison Township; Emily Matilda, wife of George Kantner of Madison township; Harriet M., wife of Charles Kantner of three miles southeast of Portland, William E. Gillett residing on Floral Avenue in this city; Albert Gillett of fourmiles east of Portland, Bertha V., and Eva Nevada, at home and Irvin Percy Gillett of Brice. Three children, Anna M., wife of Daniel Shauver of southeast of this city and Charles E. And Rachel are deceased. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Salamonia church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. The funeral party will leave the house at 1:oo o'clock. Rev. O.E. Evans will officiate and interment will take place in the Salamonia cemetery.^{[16] [17]}

Published Biographical Information

Ira Paul Gillett is a farmer of Noble township and without a doubt has laid more tile than any other man in the county as for a number of years his principal work was ditching, beginning when he was sixteen years of age and continuing it until fifty-six. His grandfather, Joseph Gillett, came from England to America when twelve years old, and grew to manhood in the state of New York as a farm boy. When his adopted country declared war against his native country in 1812 he entered the service and served with distinction, being captain of a company. He was wounded at the battle of Lundy's Lane, which caused him to pass his remaining years an invalid. Joseph Gillett, father of our subject, was born in Steuben county, New York, in 1810, and about the year 1840 came to Indiana, and chose Jay county as his future home. He entered land in Noble township which he improved, and also followed his trade, that of wagon-maker. One of the first wagons built in Jay county was of his handiwork. When he settled in Indiana neighbors were few and far between. The Indians were numerous and wild game was plentiful. The country was covered with an almost unbroken forest and the log cabins contained but a small amount of furniture; but all the pioneers were on a social equality and all were hospitable and were ever ready to lend each other a helping hand or to cheer them in times of sorrow, and thus the years passed and all were equally as happy as their descendants who inherited some of the fruits of their labors. Joseph Gillett was married to Mary Ann Paul and five children were born unto them, viz: Emily, Rachael, Ira P., and Harriet L. Of these Emily is the wife of Robert R. Journey; Rachael is the wife of Stephen W. Journey; Ira Paul is the subject of this sketch; Almira D and Harriet L. are deceased. The mother of this family was born in STeuben county, New York, in 1816, and was a daughter of Ira and Mary (Pierce) Paul. Her paternal grandfather came from Ireland. Fourteen children were born to Ira and Mary Ann Paul. Ira P. Gillett was born in Noble township April 9, 1842. He attended the pioneer schools a few weeks each year and early in life became accustomed to hard labor. In 187 he was united in wedlock with Rebecca, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Frech) Bibler. She was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, September 1, 1846. Mr. and Mrs. Gillett are the parents of eleven children, viz.: Mary Ann, wife of Simeon Bickle, a farmer of Madison township; Emily, wife of George Kantner, a farmer of Madison township; Harriet Melissa, wife of Charles Kantner, a farmer of Pike township; William E. married Clara Runkle and is a carpenter residing in Nobel township; Anna M. is the wife of Daniel Shauver, a farmer of Noble township; Alber Russell, Bertha Viola, Ervin LeRoy, Eva Nevada are at home and Charles E. and Rachael are deceased. Mr. Gillett always takes an interest in every movement tending to improve the condition of the farmers and is a member of the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association, No. 1747. In politics he votes for men and measures as his judgment dictates, and is not confined by party ties. He owns a nice and well improved farm of seventy-six and a half acres, which he has made through his own efforts, as it was almost an unbroken forest when he settled upon it. ^[18]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: Biographical & Historical Record, Jay & Blackford Co's, Indiana: containing portraits of all the Presidents of the United States from Washington to .. Title: Biographical & Historical Record, Jay & Blackford Co's, Indiana: containing portraits of all the Presidents of the United States from Washington to .. Publication: Lewis Publishing Company, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, 1887 Note: Excellent Call Number: Gc 977.201 .J33bio. Citing: Page: 380 (accessed before 28 June 2013)
2. ↑ 1850 Census: Abbreviation: 1850 United States Federal Census Title: 1850 United States Federal Census Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Reference: 8054::0,
   Page: Year: 1850; Census Place: Noble, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M432_153; Page: 306B Ancestry Record 1850usfedcenancestry #1951436 (accessed before 28 June 2013), Birth date: abt 1842; Birth place: Indiana; Residence date: 1850; Residence place: Noble, Jay, Indiana.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: Abbreviation: 1860 United States Federal Census Title: 1860 United States Federal Census Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Reference: 7667::0,
   Page: Year: 1860; Census Place: Noble, Jay, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 171; Image: 171. Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Reference: 7667::8637655.
   Ancestry Record 1860usfedcenancestry #8637655 (accessed before 28 June 2013), Birth date: abt 1842; Birth place: Indiana; Residence date: 1860; Residence place: Noble, Jay, Indiana, United States.
4. ↑ 1870 Census: Abbreviation: 1870 United States Federal Census Title: 1870 United States Federal Census Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Record Reference: 7163::0,
   Page: Year: 1870; Census Place: Noble, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: . Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Reference: 7163::19294465.
   Ancestry Record 1870usfedcen #19294465 (accessed before 28 June 2013), Birth date: abt 1842; Birth place: Indiana; Residence date: 1870; Residence place: Noble, Jay, Indiana, United States.
5. ↑ 1880 Census: 1880 United States Federal Census,
   Page: Year: 1880; Census Place: Noble, Jay, Indiana; Roll: 287; Family History Film: 1254287; Page: 418B; Enumeration District: 154; Image: 0138. Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Reference: 6742::27535721.
   Ancestry Record 1880usfedcen #27535721 (accessed before 28 June 2013), Birth date: abt 1842; Birth place: Indiana; Residence date: 1880; Residence place: Noble, Jay, Indiana, United States
6. ↑ 1900 Census: Abbreviation: 1900 United States Federal Census Title: 1900 United States Federal Census Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 18 Reference: 7602::0,
   Page: Year: 1900; Census Place: Noble, Jay, Indiana; Roll: T623_380; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63. Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Reference: 7602::15670466.Ancestry Record 1900usfedcen #15670466 (accessed before 28 June 2013),Birth date: Apr 1842; Birth place: Indiana; Marriage date: 1867; Marriage place: Residence date: 1900; Residence place: Noble, Jay, Indiana.
7. ↑ Birth: Abbreviation: History of Jay Co, Indiana, 1901 for the family of Ira Paul Gillett Title: History of Jay Co, Indiana, 1901 for the family of Ira Paul Gillett. Citing: Page: Biographical Memoirs, page 731 & 732 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 (accessed before 28 June 2013)
8. ↑ Birth: Abbreviation: Source Title: Source Publication: Noble Township. (accessed before 28 June 2013)
9. ↑ Marriage: Marriage: Abbreviation: Index to Marriage Records, Jay County, IN Title: Index to Marriage Records, Jay County, IN Author: W.P.A. Publication: Compiled by Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938 Note: Note: Original record located County Clerk's Office, Portland; voll. 1, letters A to Z inclusive
   photocopy of carbon?; good; Call Number: Gc 977.201 J334nm vol.l 1850-1920. Citing: Page: GIL-GIL (groom), BIBLER-BICKEL (bride) Data: Text: Groom: Gillet, Ira P//Rebecca Bibler; white, Sept. 2, 1866; book CC, p. 68 Bride: Bibler, Rebecca//Ira P. Gillet; -, Sept. 2, 1866; book C-C, p. 68 Married by John S. Hanlin, J.P.; Book E, p. 51 (accessed before 28 June 2013)
10. ↑ Census: Media: Book Abbreviation: 1870 Jay County Census Title: Jay County Indiana Federal Census 1870, Indexed Author: compiled by Phyllis Strock Franklin Publication: Portland, IN; Jay County Genealogy Society, 1995. Date: 12 Aug 2006. Citing: Page: p. 89 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: entry 4689
    • Gillett, Ira P.; 28; Nobl Twp., p. 9, H/F: 60:60; born-IN, farmer; Religion Preference: Methodist (accessed before 28 June 2013)
11. ↑ Death: Abbreviation: Jay Co, IN web site for death date of Ira Paul Gillett Title: Jay Co, IN web site for death date of Ira Paul Gillett. Noble Township. (Medical):Bright's disease. Note Salamonia Cemetary; Funeral Services Held At The Methodist Salamonia Church, Rev. O. E. Evans Officiating. Citing: Page: "Death Diary" (accessed before 28 June 2013)
12. ↑ Death: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36437016/ira-paul-gillett: accessed 15 February 2023), memorial page for Ira Paul Gillett (9ob Apr 1842–12 Apr 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 36437016, citing Salamonia Cemetery, Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by melody messina (contributor 47094832).
13. ↑ Death: Salamonia Cemetery Index, Jay County Indiana GenWeb, Salamonia Cemetery, accessed 15 Feb 2023.Index.
14. ↑ Death: Abbreviation: Jay County, Indiana, Death Records, 1882-1920 Title: Jay County, Indiana, Death Records, 1882-1920 Author: compiled by the Genealogical Records Committee, Mississinewa Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; Portland, Indiana Publication: January 1963 Note: carbon copy; good Call Number: Gc 977.201 J33d. Citing: Data: Text: Gillett, Ira P. m w 68 4-12-1910 Noble Tp. H-6 (accessed before 28 June 2013)
15. ↑ Burial: Abbreviation: Jay County Burials Title: Jay County, Indiana Burials for Genealogical Research, 2 vols. Author: John R. May Publication: Fort Wayne, Indiana : John R. May, October 2008. Date: 17 Jul 2010 Call Number: Gc 977.201 J33mj. Citing: Page: 1: 411. (accessed before 28 June 2013)
16. ↑ ’’Portland Commercial Review’’, Saturday, April 8, 2000.
17. ↑ Obit link.
18. ↑ ^{18.0 18.1} Biographical Memoirs of Jay County, Indiana: To which is Appended a Comprehensive Compendium of National Biography-- Memoirs of Eminent Men and Women in the United States, Whose Deeds of Valor Or Works of Merit Have Made Their Names Imperishable. United States: B.F. Bowen, 1901. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Biographical_Memoirs_of_Jay_County_India/Rk80AQAAMAAJ?hl=en

See also:

• Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Ancestry Profile
• Internet Lookup, March 16, 1999; 1907 Jay Co. Directory: Gillette, Ira P. (Rebecca); farmer, Section 30, h=household? - 56=acres; Portland, R.R.3
• Child Marriage: Abbreviation: Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Title: Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Original data - Works Progress Administration, comp. Index to Marriage Records Indiana: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940. Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research, comp.;Page: Title: Jay County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Records 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vo, W. P. A Original Record Located County Clerk's Off; Book: CC; Page: 68. Ancestry Record inmarr1880 #1076420 (accessed before 28 June 2013), Marriage date: 2 Sep 1866; Marriage place: Jay, Indiana.
• Unclassified: Abbreviation: Jay Co. IN Obituaties Forum Title: Jay Co. IN Obituaries Forum Author: posted by Phyllis Franklin on Thu, 26 Aug 1999 Note: Transcription of obituary in Portland Commerical Review, Tuesday 12 April 1910
  Citing JayObits : The deceased was the son of Joseph and Mary Ann Paul Gillett and was born in Noble Township, April 9th, 1842... (accessed before 28 June 2013).

Acknowledgments

• Profile Gillett-323 was created through the import of wikitree.ged on Jun 28, 2013 by Donna Gehring.