This post is part of an ongoing series, sharing the first draft of my Revised Callin Family History.
Mildred Ferguson is the 45th person in a descendant report beginning with the earliest known ancestor of our Callin family, (1.) James Callin. This descendant report uses the Register Style of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society.
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Fourth Generation
After they married, Mildred and William lived in Auburn, De Kalb County, during the 1860s, in Waterton, De Kalb County, in 1870 and in Waterloo in 1880. They lived in Grant City, De Kalb County, in 1910.
Mildred died on 8 Feb 1911 at the age of 74 and was buried in the Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, De Kalb County, Indiana. Her obituary appeared in The Waterloo Press on 165 Feb 1911.
“MRS. WM. ETTNGER DEAD
“An Estimable Lady, Well Known in the County, Will be Missed
“Mildred Ferguson Ettinger, daughter of James and Eliza Ferguson, was born in Ashland county, Ohio, in 1837 and she was 73 years old Nov. 1, 1910. Her death occurred Feb. 9, 1911, at her home on Marion street, Waterloo, Ind. She came with her parents to Jackson township, four miles south of Auburn, DeKalb county, Ind., in 1848 and resided on the farm until March 8, 1859, when she was united in marriage to William Ettinger, and lived in Auburn until the fall of 1861 when they located in Waterloo where she resided until called away by death.
“To this union were born seven children, John C. Ettinger, of Springfield, Ills., Clara Rude and Flora Neff, of Waterloo, Lida Eberly, of Tecumseh, Mich., Geo. D. Ettinger, of Auburn, Cassie and W.H. Ettinger, of Waterloo, all of whom with her husband William Ettinger, and three grandchildren survive her, and all were present at the funeral which was held at the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, conducted by Rev. P. Luis Browns, of the Evangelical church and the interment was in the Waterloo cemetery. During all the years she resided here her life was marked with kindness and helpful effort to her neighbors and those who were near to her, and a large number attended the funeral showing their appreciation of her friendly life which she had lived among them. Besides her immediate family two sisters, Mrs. William Myers, of Auburn, and Mrs. Daniel Myers, of Huntertrown, survive her.
“For nearly a dozen years the deceased was afflicted and for two years past was almost a helpless invalid and for five weeks preceding her death she was unable to partake of any nourishment whatever. During the three months immediately preceding her demise, she was under the personal care day and night of her four daughters whose devotion and sacrifice so cheerfully rendered was never surpassed by the filial affection of any daughter for the mother who bore her. The constant and unceasing care required was cheerfully borne by the daughters, although friends were willing to help in any hour of need.”
William was living with their daughter, Catherine Faucett, in Waterloo in 1920. He died on 13 Jul 1920 at the age of 83 and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery with his wife.
William’s obituary from The Waterloo Press, 15 Jul 1920, Thu, Page 1:
“William H. Ettinger passed away Tuesday at eleven o'clock a.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Faucett. His two daughters, Mrs. Faucett and Mrs. Clara Rude, took care of him in his last illness.
“Mr. Ettinger lived to be nearly eighty three years old. He had a remarkable constitution and endurance in fighting life's battle. His health has been failing for some time and life has hung in the balance for weeks, so that his death was not unexpected by his friends and community.
“His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving him are his seven children. The funeral services will be held at the Dexter Faucett home on East Maple St., Friday afternoon, at two o'clock.
“Mr. Ettinger was the youngest of nine children whose parents were Daniel and Catherine Ettinger of Morrow county, Ohio. William was born in 1837, came to Auburn Indiana, in 1856, was married to Mildred Ferguson in 1859, came to Waterloo in 1863. He was an undertaker and cabinet maker and was widely known in the entire community.
“Surviving him are his children John of Springfield, Ill., Mrs. Clara Rude, Waterloo; Mrs. Flora Neff, Bryan, Ohio; Mrs. Ida Eberly, Hudson, Mich.; Mrs. Catherine Faucett, Waterloo; George D., of Auburn and W.H. of Waterloo.
“His companion preceded him in death several years ago. Mr. Ettinger's life was quiet and kindly toward all. He met life with a pleasantry and was looked up to by even the children for his cheerfulness and thoughtful deeds. His death was as quietly and peacefully passed as his life had been.”
William J Ettinger and Mildred Ferguson had eight children:
155 i. John Clark Ettinger, born 22 Sep 1860, Indiana; married Mary Magdalene Schlemm, 26 Feb 1890, Sangamon, Illinois; died 31 Jan 1927, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
156 ii. Clara Ettinger, born 18 Jun 1862, Indiana; married Charles H Rude, 18 Jun 1893, Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana; died 10 Nov 1931, Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana.
157 iii. Flora Ettinger, born 6 Dec 1866, Indiana; married James L Neff, 26 May 1898, De Kalb, Indiana; died 15 Jul 1941, Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio.
iv. Elizabeth Ettinger was born about 1867 and appeared in the census, living with her family lived in Waterton, De Kalb, Indiana in 1870. She likely died before 1880, when she would have been 13.
158 v. Lyda Ettinger, born 10 May 1868, Indiana; married Walter R Eberly, 30 Oct 1895, De Kalb, Indiana; died 27 Jun 1950, Hudson, Lenawee, Michigan.
159 vi. Catherine Ettinger, born 12 Jun 1870, Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana; married Alonzo Dexter Fausett, 6 Aug 1911, De Kalb, Indiana; died 10 Jun 1959, Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana.
160 vii. George Daniel Ettinger, born 7 May 1873, Indiana; married Almeda J Frederick, 4 Aug 1895, De Kalb, Indiana; died 16 Nov 1961, Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana.
161 viii. William Hurben Ettinger, born 24 Nov 1879, Indiana; married Bertha B Bemenderfer, 2 Jun 1912, De Kalb County, Indiana; died 26 Jul 1933, Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana.
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