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     Electa Archer was born on 20 March 1858 at Greene County, Indiana. Her birthdate was certified in Mahala Guthrie's application for a pension for the minor children of her deceased husband, Daniel Archer, on 23 Jan 1867 in Greene County, Indiana. This birthdate was confirmed by Manerva (Stanley) Duncan, Mahala's sister, in the pension application.¹

Electa appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her father Daniel Archer at Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 2, born in Indiana.²

Following her father's death in the Civil War, Electa was made the ward of her mother Mahala Guthrie on 25 October 1866 at Greene County, Indiana.³

Electa appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her mother Mahala Archer at Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 11, born in Indiana.⁴

Electa was made the ward of her uncle, William Andrew Fulk, in place of her mother on 5 June 1871 at Court of Common Pleas, Greene County, Indiana.⁵

Electa was named as an heir in the will of her grandmother, Mary Ball, on 24 May 1875 at Greene County.⁶

An unidentified note (posibly based on Probate Box 64, page 1) indicates that Electa had an out-of-wedlock child by Yost Miller, Myrtle Iona Miller. At some time Electa went to live with her brother, David.

On 19 November 1881Electa's guardian, William Fulk, reported to the Probate Court that Electa was now over 21 and living in Knox County, Indiana. He was unable to get a receipt from her on her distribution of the estate and asked to be discharged of his trust for her. The court approved.⁷

Electa sold land at the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec 1, T8, R6, in Greene County, Indiana, to David Sanders Fulk on 3 December 1881. The transaction was filed on 18 Jan 1882..⁸

Electa married Newton Fulk on 28 October 1882 in Greene County, Indiana, At the time she was living in Jefferson Township, Greene County and was 25 years old.. The wedding was performed by Adolphus Coffey, Minister of the Gospel and winessed by William R. Fulk. William Fulk may have been the guardian of Daniel Archer's children after Mahala died..⁹

The date of Electa's death is not known. Presumably, she died before 1892 when her husband, Newton Fulk, re-married.

     William Louis Archer was born on 29 March 1860 in Greene County, Indiana. ]Although William stated that his birth date was March 8, 1858 in his application for a marriage license in 1908, his birthdate was certified as 29 March, 1860 in Mahala Guthrie's application for a pension for the minor children of her deceased husband, Daniel Archer, on 23 Jan 1867 in Greene County, Indiana. The latter date is confirmed by the 1860 Census in which he was only 2 months old.
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William appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of his father Daniel Archer at Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 2 months old, born in Indiana..²

Following his father's death in the Civil War, William was made the ward of his mother Mahala Guthrie on 25 October 1866 at Greene County, Indiana.³

William appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his mother Mahala Archer at Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 9, born in Indiana.⁴

William was made the ward of his uncle, William Andrew Fulk, in place of his mother on 5 June 1871 at Court of Common Pleas, Greene County, Indiana.⁵

Louis was named as an heir in the will of his grandmother, Mary Ball, on 24 May 1875 at Greene County.⁶

William appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his uncle William Andrew Fulk at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 18, born in Indiana.⁷

On 19 November 1881William's guardian, William Fulk reported to the Probate Court that William L was over 21 and in the "Regular Army". His guardian cannot make settlement with him because he doesn't know his whereabouts and asked for a continuance of his trust for him. The Court approved.⁸

On 15 May 1883 the guardianship of William Louis Archer by William Andrew Fulk was terminated because William L was over 21, in the Regular Army, and unavailable.⁹

William married Jennie Madlock in 1884 in Greene County, Indiana.¹⁰

William was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in District 0076, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois. He was 37, born in Indiana, and listed as a minister. Included in the household were his wife Jennie (35, IN) and his children; Thomas P (15, OH), Horace R (9, OH). and Mary (7, OH).¹¹

William was divorced in 1902 at Greene County Circuit Court, Greene County, Indiana.¹² He lived in 1908 at Linton, Greene County, Indiana. He was a farmer at the time.¹²

William Louis Archer and Mary Jane Mize obtained a license to marry on 30 May 1908 at Sullivan County, Idiana.¹²

William married Mary Ann Mize on 30 May 1909 in Sullivan County, Indiana.¹³

Sometime after 1927, William Lewis was committed to the Evansville State Hospital.¹⁴

The date of William's death and place of burial are unknown.

     David was born on 17 August 1862 at Indiana. His birthdate was certified in Mahala Guthrie's application for a pension for the minor children of her deceased husband, Daniel Archer, on 23 Jan 1867 in Greene County, Indiana.¹

Following his father's death in the Civil War, David was made the ward of his mother Mahala Guthrie on 25 October 1866 at Greene County, Indiana.²

David appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his mother Mahala Archer at Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 6, born in Indiana.³

David was made the ward of his uncle, William Andrew Fulk, in place of his mother on 5 June 1871 at Court of Common Pleas, Greene County, Indiana.⁴

At William Fulk's request, a new Civil War pension certificate for the minor children of Daniel Archer was issued on on 25 March 1872 at Greene County, Indiana. David was to receive $2/month until 16 August 1878.⁵

David was named as an heir in the will of his grandmother, Mary Ball, on 24 May 1875 at Greene County.⁶

David Ashley Archer and Elizabeth Foley obtained a license to marry on 3 October 1882 at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. David was the son of Daniel and Mahala Archer. He was 22, a farmer. Elizabeth was the daughter of John S Foley and Mary P Fulk. She was 16. They both lived in Jefferson Township, Greene County.⁷

David and Elizabeth E Foley were married on 5 October 1882 at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana, by A. Coffee, M.G.. The marriage was winessed by William R. Fulk and James M Dyer; David and Elizabeth had at least three children:
- J Ernest "Jaybird" Archer, born 18 Sep 1884, coal miner (at age of 15), married Thelma Moody 24 Dec 1912 in Greene County and Myrtle F Rusher 18 Sep 1904 Greene County;
- Otis, born 6 Nov 1887, coal miner (at age of 14), married Edith Campbell 12 Sep 1904 Sullivan County, died 16 Auf 1977 in Clay County, buried in Union Cemetery;
- Ada, born 3 Dec 1890, married William W Brooks 25 Aug 1925 Danville IL, at one time the only woman used car dealer in Indiana, died 9 Feb 1973 Terre Haute (per Terre Haute Tribune Feb 1973).

Reportedly Elizabeth fell in love with a local doctor and David let them go away together. They had a little girl who she gave to David who raised her. Elizabeth went off with the doctor and was not heard of again. No divorce is on record in Greene County.⁷

William A Fulk bought 80 acres of the undivided 1/2 of the E 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec.4 T8, R6, Greene County, Indiana,at a Sheriff's sale for $600 on 10 August 1883 for his ward, David A Archer. The transaction was filed on 28 Dec 1894. On 10 August 1883.⁸

On 26 September 1883the guardianship of David Ashley Archer by William Andrew Fulk was terminated because David was over 21 and has received his full distribution of his father's estate.⁹

On 29 Dec 1883, David A and Sarah Ellen Archer, spouses, and William L Archer, unmarried, sold to James Padgett, all of Greene County, for $400 12 acres part of the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec 4 T8, R6 in Greene County (identified by metes and bounds). The deed was filed on 16 Jan 1885.¹⁰

On 8 Jan 1884, David A and Sarah E Archer, spouses, and William L Archer, unmarried, sold to Harrison Mosier, all of Greene County, for $400 68 acres part of the E 1/2 of SE 1/4, Sec 14, T8, R6 in Greene County (identified by metes and bounds)..¹¹

David married Adda Luzina Brooklin on 29 August 1893 in Greene County, Indiana. The marriage was performed by George W Ellis, JP. David and Adda had at least three children;
- John Edwin Archer, b. 7 Aug 1894, married Blance Anna Buckallew 29 Dec Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN, died 19 Nov 1939 Terre Haute, buried Woodlawn Cemetery;
- Goldie - died in auto accident?
- Ada - born 3 Dec 1890, married ? Smith, died 9 Feb 1973 in Clay County
- Mable, born 11 Aug 1900? Greene County, married Harry Birkenruth 5 Jul 1913 Sullivan County, married Albert Terrell, died 5 Sep 1986, buried Garden of Memories Cmetery, Willsborough..¹²

Addie and David Archer, spouses of Greene County, sold to Walter and Minnie Faulk land in the SE corner SW1/4 Sec 31 Twp9 Rge 5W (per email George Archer to Juanetta Denman, 2 March 2005.)

David was listed as the head of household in the 1900 Census in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 38, born in Indiana, and listed as a coal miner. Included in the household were his wife, Addie (27, IN); three sons, Ernest (15, IN), Oda (14, IN) and John (5, IN); and two daughters, Ada (9, IN) and Rosa (8, IN). Also in the household were a servant, Anna Dove, and her two children.¹³

David was divorced from Adda Brooklin Archer sometime before 2 November 1903. A contempt order was issued for David in Circuit Court on that date for not paying a previous judgement for a weekly allowance to Ada. The record says that David "purges himself of contempt herein" (presumably he paid up) and is discharged for the present.¹⁴

David married Daisy Dyre on 16 August 1904 in Coal City, Owen County, Indiana, by Rev. Nathaniel Fontz. It was his 3rd marriage; her first. He was listed as a miner residing in Linton IN..¹⁵

David was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census in Jackson Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was 50, born in Indiana, and listed as a coal miner but out of work for 30 weeks. Included in the household were his wife, Daisy (30, IN); a son, Orville (7, IN) (from a previous wife?); and two daughters, Goldie (5, IN) and Dollie (3, IN).¹⁶ David apparently killed his wife, Daisy, and her lover on 6 September 1912 when he caught them together. He was tried and sentenced to 15/18 years in the Michigan City prison. But he apparently got out early because he married again in 1921.¹⁷

David married Martha M Huffman (nee Dayhof) on 13 April 1921 in Jasonville, Greene County, Indiana. They were married by Jacob M Littlejohn, DDM. Martha was the daughter of Stanley Dayhof and Martha A Cole, both deceased. This was her 4th marriage; one prevous one had been ended by death and two by divorce, the most recent on 30 Mar 1921. This was also David's 4th marriage. He was a miner at the time of this marriage..¹⁸

David was divorced from Martha on 8 July 1922 at Greene County, Indiana. Her complaint is unknown but David failed to appear in court and the divorce was granted and her maiden name of Martha Huffman was restored. David was ordered to pay her costs. The divorce was filed in February 1923.¹⁹

David appeared in the census of 1930 as a lodger in the household of Walter Kreske at Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 67, born in Indiana and working as a janitor in a yard hotel..²⁰

David died on 4 October 1948 in R.R.5, Brazil, Rural Township, Clay County, Indiana, at age 86. He died of cardio renal failure at the home of his son, Otis, south of Brazil, Indiana. He was survived by two sons; Otis Archer, RR#5, Brazil, and Ernest Archer of New Jasonville; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Birkenruthe, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Ada Brooks, Terre Haute; nine grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren..^21,22,23 He was buried in the Fairview Cemetery at Linton, Greene County. A family story is that when David died, all of his former wives showed up at his funeral (except the one - Daisy? - that he shot and killed. (Per Archer family notes).^24,25

     Patrick H. Fulk was born circa 1861 in Indiana.¹

Patrick appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father Martin C. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 19, born in Indiana.²

Patrick married Ella McCauley on 6 May 1889 in Greene County, Indiana.³

     Ella McCauley was born in 1863?.¹

Ella married Patrick H. Fulk on 6 May 1889 in Greene County, Indiana.²

     Amanda A. Pool was born in 1866.¹

Amanda married John A. Fulk on 1 January 1889 in Greene County, Indiana.²

Amanda died in 1922.¹ She was buried in the Pleasant Bethel Cemetery at Arney, Owen County, Indiana.¹

     Ola Sims was born in 1872?.¹

Ola married John A. Fulk on 24 December 1901 in Greene County, Indiana.²

     Moses Fulk was born circa 1862 in Indiana.¹

Moses appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 8, born in Indiana.²

Moses appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 18, born in Indiana.³

     John A. Fulk was born circa 1866 in Indiana.¹

John A appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 4, born in Indiana.²

John A appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 14, born in INdiana.³

John married Amanda A. Pool on 1 January 1889 in Greene County, Indiana.⁴

John married Ola Sims on 24 December 1901 in Greene County, Indiana.⁵

     Nothing is known about Mary's life except for a gravestone with her name in the Stanley Cemetery where she is buried next to her sister and near her mother. Unfortunately, her gravestone was overgrown by a cedar tree and no dates are visible. Presumably she was born, lived, and died in Greene County, Indiana.¹ She was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Section 12, Jefferson Township, Greene County.^2,1

     Sarah Ann Fulk was born on 25 July 1861 in Indiana.^1,2
Sarah died on 14 April 1862 at Greene County, Indiana.^1,3 She was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Section 12, Jefferson Township, Greene County.^1,3

     Mary E. Fulk was born circa 1847 in Indiana.¹

Mary appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her father Martin C. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 3, born in Indiana.²

Mary appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her father Martin C. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 13, born in INdiana.³

Mary married Hardin Jones on 30 August 1866 in Greene County, Indiana. Hardin and Mary had at least two children:

- Sarah M., born 1868

- Nancy C., born 1870.⁴

Mary married John M. Carmichael on 8 March 1879 in Greene County, Indiana.⁵

(Insert name of this heir) was named as an heir in the will of [his/her XXXX], Martin C. Fulk, on 15 March 1899 in Greene County, Indiana; Recorded on 14 October 1901.⁶

Mary died after 1899.⁷

     Martha Fulk was born circa 1848 in Indiana.¹

Martha appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her father Martin C. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 2, born in Indiana.²

     Elizabeth Fulk was born in 1845? In Indiana.¹

Elizabeth appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her fatherJohn Fulk at Center Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 7, born in Indiana.²

Elizabeth appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 15, born in Indiana.³

Elizabeth married Henry Johnson on 12 April 1866 in Greene County, Indiana.⁴

     Susannah Fulk was born circa 1846 in Indiana.¹

Susannah appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her father John Fulk at Center Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 4, born in Indiana.²

Susannah appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 13, born in Indiana.³

     James E. Fulk was born circa 1849 in Indiana.¹

James appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of his father John Fulk at Center Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 1, born in Indiana..²

James appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of his father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 11, born in Indiana.³

James appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of his father John Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 20, born in Indiana.⁴ There is some possibility that this James Fulk may have been the husband of Isabell Archer. However, this seems unlikely. The marriage between Isabell and a James Fulk took place in 1869 and this James Fulk was listed as a single member of his father's household in the 1870 Census. The birthdates of the two James Fulk's are also slightly different.

     Jane Fulk was born circa 1846 in Indiana.¹

Jane appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her father William H. Fulk at District 40, Center Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 4, born in Indiana.²

Jane appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her father William H. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 14, born in Indiana.³

Jane married John Messenger on 8 February 1866 in Greene County, Indiana. John and Jane had at least one child, Sarah A. Messenger, born in 1867.⁴

Jane appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her husband John Messenger at Greene County, Indiana. She was 24, born in Indiana.⁵

     Ann Fulk was born circa 1848 in Indiana.¹

Ann appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her father William H. Fulk at District 40, Center Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 2, born in Indiana.²

Anna appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her father William H. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 12, born in Indiana.³

     Lovel H. Fulk was born on 18 January 1846 in Indiana. ..^1,2

Lovel appeared with his widowed mother in the census of 1850 in the household of his grandfather, Samuel Lawrence, at District 40, Center Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 5, born in Indiana; Samuel Lawrence.¹

Lovel appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of his mother Teressy Lawrence at Jonesborough Post Office, Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 14, born in Indiana.³

Lovel served in 97th Regiment, Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.²

Lovel married Phebe Hardesty on 26 June 1864 in Greene County, Indiana. Lovell and Phebe had at least fivechildren:

Rose Ann, born about 1867;

Elizabeth, born avout 1869;

Joseph T;

Jacob; and

Celestine T..^4,2

Lovel was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 25, born in Indiana, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife Pheba (Hardesty) (20, OH); and 2 daughters, Rose Ann (3, IN), and Elizabeth (1, IN).⁵

Lovel died on 2 December 1877 at age 31.² He was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Park, Greene County, Indiana.²

      Ulysses Grant Fulk was born on 16 July 1869 in Indiana.^1,2

Ulysses appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father William Andrew Fulk at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 10, born in Indiana.³

Ulysses married Nettie Stalcup on 30 October 1898 in Greene County, Indiana.^4,5 Ulysses and Nettie had four children:
     -Esther Fulk (twin). Born 1899. Unmarried. Died 9 Dec 1957.
     -Ruby Fulk (twin). Born 1899. Married Verlin Dicus 27 March 1919, died 7 May 1992
     -Charles L. Fulk. Born 1902. Married Lillian Pierce. No children. Living in Fort           Lauderdale, FL in 1985.
     -Violet Fulk. Born 1906. Married W.O.Clodfelter and then Kenneth Bennett. Died in 1967 and buried in Worthington Cemetery.

Ulysses was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census at Greene County. He was 40, born in Indiana. Included in the household were his wife, Nettie (Stalcup)(39, IL); 3 daughters, Ruby (10, IN), Cather (10, IN), and Violet (3, IN); and a son, Charlie (8, IN).⁶

Ulysses was listed as the head of household in the 1920 Census in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 50, born in Indiana, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Nettie (49); two daughters, Esther (20) a laundress and Violet (13); and a son, Charlie (18).⁷

Grant signed the death certificate for his brother, Harry Fulk, on 26 June 1923; of pneumonia.^8,9,10

Grant signed the death certificate for his mother, Lucinda Stanley Fulk, on 29 April 26; from influenza.^11,12,13

Ulysses was listed as the head of household in the 1930 Census in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 60, born in Indiana, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife. Nettie (58); a daughter Esther (34); and a cousin, Lewis Archer (77).¹⁴

Ulysses died on 25 October 1937 in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, at age 68. He died of cancer of the prostate glands and bones..^15,2,16 He was buried in the Worthington Cemetery at Jefferson Township, Section 21, Greene County.^17,2

     Calvin Morrell Fulk was born on 2 March 1868 at Greene County, Indiana.^3,4 He was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Greene County.^3,5


Calvin died on 8 April 1868 at Greene County, Indiana.^3,5

      John W. Fulk was born on 8 June 1872 in Greene County, Indiana.^1,2

John appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father William Andrew Fulk at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 8, born in Indiana.³

John died on 6 December 1887 Greene County, Indiana, at age 15.^1,2 He was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Greene County.^1,2

      Katie Orleana Fulk was born on 11 March 1880 at Greene County, Indiana. She was also known as Catherine.³

Katie appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her father William Andrew Fulk at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 2 months old, born in Indiana.⁴

Catherine appeared in the census of 1900 in the household of her father William Andrew Fulk at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 20, born in Indiana.⁵

Katie died on 7 June 1903 at Greene County, Indiana, at age 23.^6,7 She was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Section 12, Jefferson Township, Greene County.^6,7

      Cora Alice Fulk was born on 3 March 1876 in Greene County, Indiana.^1,2

Cora died on 5 November 1878 at Greene County, Indiana, at age 2.^1,2 She was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Greene County.^1,2

     Joseph L. Fulk was born on 5 September 1878 in Greene County, Indiana.^1,2

Joseph appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father William Andrew Fulk at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 3, born in Indiana.³

Joseph died on 8 December 1880 at Greene County, Indiana, at age 2.^1,2 He was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Section 12, Jefferson Township., Greene County.^1,2

     Henry Johnson was born in 1841?.¹

Henry married Elizabeth Fulk on 12 April 1866 in Greene County, Indiana.²

     John D. Fulk was born circa 1866 in Indiana.¹

John appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his father Martin C. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 14, born in Indiana.²

(Insert name of this heir) was named as an heir in the will of [his/her XXXX], Martin C. Fulk, on 15 March 1899 in Greene County, Indiana; Recorded on 14 October 1901.³

     Phebe Hardesty was born circa 1850 in Ohio.¹

Phebe married Lovel H. Fulk on 26 June 1864 in Greene County, Indiana. Lovell and Phebe had at least fivechildren:

Rose Ann, born about 1867;

Elizabeth, born avout 1869;

Joseph T;

Jacob; and

Celestine T..^2,3

Phebe appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her husband Lovel H. Fulk at Centre Township, Greene County, Indiana. She was 20, born in Ohio.⁴

After Lovell Fulk's death, Phebe married John Ellis Payne and moved to Missouri. She is buried in Cox Chapel Cemetery, Bollinger County, Missouri.³

     John Messenger was born circa 1847 in Ohio.¹

John married Jane Fulk on 8 February 1866 in Greene County, Indiana. John and Jane had at least one child, Sarah A. Messenger, born in 1867.²

John was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Greene County, Indiana. He was 23, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $1500 property. Included in the household was his wife, Jane (24, IN) and his daughter, Sarah R (3, IN.)³