Living

Verl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(1) Elizabeth Ann Grubb:

REFERENCE:

1. Wilma MOW FOLTZ, 1049 E-450 N, Rochester, IN 46975

Dwight married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(1) Elizabeth Ann Grubb:

NOTES:

Around 1950, compiler, her parents and younger brother spent a week of school vacation visiting extended family in northern Indiana. This was one of the few times compiler's father took time off from his home and work responsibilities. As it turned out, the trip was marred only by a near tragedy of compiler's six year old brother falling out of the car which was traveling at highway speed; fortunately he was spared any lasting injury.

One of the highlights of this trip was a brief visit with Howard and "Dollie" Ault. The Aults lived on a farm in Fulton County, IN. The house was an old two-story frame home, typical of farm homes in the early 1900's. A huge red barn. a milk house and several other buildings were also part of this traditional midwest farm. Howard, attired in "bibbed" overalls and faded blue work shirt, was a tall, rather stout man, who compiler remembers as looking very much like his mother--somewhat rounded face, sharply pointed nose, etc.

Compiler no longer remembers "Dollie's" appearance, but the memory remains of all the "goodies" she had made for Christmas. There were several kinds of homemade cookies, cakes, puddings and candy. One particular candy stands out in compilers' mind--we had never heard of "potato candy" It was delicious!!!

A photocopy of Howard's obituary was provided by Wilma MOW FOLTZ

"HOWARD AULT"

"Final rites will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Whippoorwill Community Church for Howard Ault, R.R. 3, Rochester, who died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday in the Rochester nursing home.

The Rev. Delbert Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Grossman funeral home in Argos from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 today until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church one hour prior to services.

A retired farmer, Mr. Ault had resided all his life in the Culver and Rochester areas. He was born Feb, 26, 1895 in Fulton county to John and Mary Gilchrist Ault. His marriage was Dec. 30, 1925 at Culver to Verda Miller. She survives. He was a member of the Whippoorwill Community church and a veteran of World War I.

Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Elizabeth) Kline, Monterey; one son Ray Ault, R.R. 3, Rochester; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four brothers, Ralph of Plymouth; Harry of Knox; Clarence of Tippecanoe; and Eldon of Plymouth. One daughter preceded in death."

The 1920 census for Fulton County shows Howard enumerated in his parents' household on 10 Jan. 1920; he is enumerated a second time (as is his brother, Harry) in Marshall County about 23/26 January. In the latter record, both Howard and Harry are listed as "Hired Man". Their occupations are listed as "Laborer".

REFERENCES:

1. Obituaries: Howard Ault (1975) "Rochester Sentinel" via Wilma MOW FOLTZ; "Dollie" Ault (1978) via Margarett Steininger/Wilma Foltz

2. "Fulton County Births 1882-1920", Fulton Co. Lib., Rochester, IN

3. Byron Gilchrist, 1790 E. 54th St, Indianapolis, IN, cousin of Howard

4. Compiler: Memories

5. "Marshall County In. Cemetery Index", p. 219, Fulton Co. Lib., Rochester, IN.

6. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Fulton Co.; Richland Twp.; E.D.#71; Sheet 5-A; #104/#106. MF #T625-433.

7. U.S. Census 1920 IN; Marshall Co.; Green Twp.; ED #175; Sheet 6-B; #141/#141; HH of JONES, Arley. MF #T625-456.

William married Verda MILLER on 30 Dec 1925 in Culver, Marshall County, IN. Verda was born on 1 Sep 1898 in Fulton County, IN; died on 19 May 1978 in Plymouth, Marshall County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Verda "Dollie" MILLER

Notes:

(1) Elizabeth Ann Grubb:

NOTES:

Howard and "Dollie" Ault lived on a farm in northern Indiana in the early 1950's, when compiler, her parents and her younger brother spent a week of the traditional Christmas vacation visiting seldom seen relatives in Fulton and Marshall Counties. One of the pleasant memories of this week was the day spent at the Ault's home. where "Dollie" introduced compiler and family to a delicious, white confection called "potato candy". Compiler had never heard of candy made from mashed potatoes, but it was a treat that would long be remembered and always in connection with "Dollie" Ault.

A photocopy of "Dollie's" obituary has been provided by Margarett Steininger
and Wilma Mow Foltz.

"DOLLIE" AULT

"Mrs. Verda (Dollie) Ault, 79, R.R. 3, Rochester, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for four days.

She was born Sept. 1, 1898 to Perry and Maude Miller and had lived in Fulton County most of her life. She was married Dec. 30, 1935 in Culver to Howard Ault, who preceded in death. She was a member of the Whippoorwill Community Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Elizabeth) Kline, Monterey; a son, Ray Ault, R.R. 3, Rochester; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. John Roberts, North Judson, and four brothers, Bernard Miller, Culver; Benjamin McFarland, Argos; Robert McFarland, Culver, and Eugene McFarland, formerly of Culver.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Whippoorwill Community Church, with the Rev. Delbert Ruberg officiating. Friends may call at the Grossman Funeral home, Argos, after 2 p.m. today, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at th church an hour before services."

Compiler's Note: This obituary gives the marriage of Howard and "Dollie" Ault as 1935; other sources say, "1925".

REFERENCES:

1. Obituaries: "Dollie" Ault (1979) source unknown; probably "The Rochester Sentinel" via Margarett Steininger and Wilma MOW FOLTZ.; Howard Ault (1975) source as above

2. Byron Gilchrist; 1790 E. 54th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220, cousin of Howard.

3. Compiler: Memories

4. "Marshall County Cemetery Index", p. 219; Fulton Co. Pub. Lib., Rochester, IN