Oliver Ronald Garringer

M, b. 7 January 1893, d. 31 December 1944
FatherGeorge Henry Garringer b. 21 May 1870, d. 15 Sep 1924
MotherEmma Frances Whitenack b. 30 Jan 1874, d. 15 Mar 1919
BirthOliver was born on 7 January 1893 in Randolph County, Indiana.1 
(son) Census1900Oliver was listed as a son in George Henry Garringer's household on the 1900 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.2 
(son) Census1910Oliver was listed as a son in George Henry Garringer's household on the 1910 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.3 
(child) ResidenceOliver, George Henry Garringer's child, resided with George his occupation was given as farmer., in Section 32, Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana, in 1910.4 
MarriageHe married Arama E Shierling in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, on 11 December 1915.1 
(son) Census1920Oliver was listed as a son in George Henry Garringer's household on the 1920 Census in Ward Township, Randolph County, Indiana.5 
BiographyOliver farmed until a year after Arama's death. He enlisted in the US Navy (World War I), served 1 1/2 years. He went to Oklahoma during the winter of 1919-1920. Oliver worked in oil fields, last with Phillips Petrolium. He purchased 10 acres east of Edmond. 
MarriageHe married Nellie Miller in 1923.1 
DivorceOliver was divorced from Nellie Miller in 1925. By oral tradition, she was caught feeding him ground glass in an attempt to collect his insurance.1 
MarriageHe married Matrid Fay Harrow on 10 October 1928.1 
DeathOliver died on 31 December 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 51.1 
BurialHis body was interred on 1 January 1945 in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 

Family 1

Arama E Shierling b. 5 Jul 1897, d. 15 Apr 1916
MarriageHe married Arama E Shierling in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, on 11 December 1915.1 

Family 2

Nellie Miller
MarriageHe married Nellie Miller in 1923.1 
DivorceOliver was divorced from Nellie Miller in 1925. By oral tradition, she was caught feeding him ground glass in an attempt to collect his insurance.1 

Family 3

Matrid Fay Harrow b. 8 Feb 1903, d. 10 Jun 1981
MarriageHe married Matrid Fay Harrow on 10 October 1928.1 
Child
Last Edited30 Dec 2002

Citations

  1. Garringer Family History.
  2. 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. L. S. Burkett Directory Company, A Complete Directory And A Brief History Of Jay County, Indiana.
  5. 1920 United States Federal Census.

Oma Garringer

F, b. 16 June 1895, d. 20 March 1928
FatherDavid Edward Garringer b. 1862
MotherHester A Hall b. c 1870
BirthOma was born on 16 June 1895. 
MarriageShe married Joseph W Bishop on 25 May 1914.1,2 
Census1920Oma was listed as Joseph W Bishop's wife on the 1920 Census in Bolivar Township, Benton County, Indiana.3 
DeathOma Garringer died on 20 March 1928 at age 32. 
BurialShe was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana. 

Family

Joseph W Bishop b. c 1892
Last Edited24 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Index to Marriage Record, Jay County, Indiana 1850-1920, Inclusive, Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938.
  2. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  3. 1920 United States Federal Census.

Ona May Garringer

F, b. 21 January 1883, d. July 1979
FatherUriah Garringer b. 14 Mar 1853, d. 10 Jul 1920
MotherMary Elizabeth Godwin b. 1858, d. 1934
BirthOna was born on 21 January 1883.1,2 
MarriageShe married Robert Stephens.3 
DeathOna May Garringer died in July 1979 at age 96.2 

Family

Robert Stephens
Last Edited15 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  2. Social Security Death Index, Master File.
  3. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.

Opal E Garringer

F, b. 7 December 1888, d. 20 December 1945
FatherJohn Garringer b. 7 Feb 1849, d. 4 Nov 1914
MotherLouisa Merriah Garringer b. 9 Feb 1852, d. 12 Aug 1918
BirthOpal was born on 7 December 1888. 
MarriageShe married Raymond E Clevenger.1,2 
DeathOpal died on 20 December 1945 at age 57. 

Family

Raymond E Clevenger b. 23 Dec 1884, d. 8 Aug 1948
Last Edited14 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.
  2. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.

Ophelia Fidelia Garringer

F, b. 4 October 1853, d. 28 November 1944
FatherJacob M Garringer b. 3 Feb 1812, d. 13 Sep 1904
MotherHarriet Lewis b. 19 Oct 1826, d. 6 Oct 1902
BirthOphelia was born on 4 October 1853 in Jay County, Indiana.1 
(household member) Census1860Ophelia was listed as a household member living with Jacob M Garringer in the 1860 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.2 
(household member) Census1870Ophelia was listed as a household member living with Jacob M Garringer on the 1870 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.3 
MarriageShe married Jacob Robert Woodring on 20 April 1874.4,1 
DeathOphelia died on 28 November 1944 in Jay County, Indiana, at age 91.4,1 
BurialHer body was interred in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana, in Bluff Point Cemetery.1 

Family

Jacob Robert Woodring b. 21 Aug 1853, d. 28 Feb 1932
Children
Last Edited12 Feb 2003

Citations

  1. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  2. 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.