- courtesy of the Watson Family
62. John Wesley Devol was born 28 Jun 1836 in Elkton, Todd Co. KY. He died 12 Jul 1911 (back) in Prairie Creek Twp., Vigo Co. IN and was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Prairie Creek Twp., Vigo Co., IN. John married Frances Harriet Heap on 05 Feb 1857 in Olney, Richland Co., IL. After Frances’ death, John remarried 09 Jul 1892 to Martha E. Hunt. John was admitted to the Prairie Creek Church of Christ 15 Oct 1853; Reclaimed 06 Dec 1857; Dismissed 27 Dec 1868; Reclaimed 15 Feb 1871. John’s second wife, Martha Hunt, was admitted to the Prairie Creek Church of Christ 10 Feb 1888. John's parents were Benjamin Franklin Devol and Nancy Ann Turnham.
John enrolled 04 May 1864 in Captain Ike L. Mahan's Company in the 100 days service. This company was organized at Terre Haute, IN as Company C, 133rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry of which John was appointed corporal. He was described as being 5'7" high, dark complexion, black hair, and blue eyes. Occupation Carpenter. At Bridgeport, Alabama, 15 Jun 1864, he received an injury to the right hip joint by a fall while in the line of duty. He was mustered out with his company, 5 Sep 1864 at Indianapolis.
18570203 Benjamin Devol permission for John to marry under 18 years old
Application for marriage to Martha E. Hunt – 1 2 3 4 5 6
John W Devol - courtesy of the Watson Family
John W Devol Civil War Pension Index with 2nd wife Martha
1850 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - Benjamin Devol and son John
1860 Census IL Richland Olney - John Frances and George Devol - Clara parents
1870 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - John Frances and Clara Devol near Wm and Hettie Trueblood
1880 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - John Frances Devol
1900 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek Twp - John W Devol with 2nd wife Martha
1910 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek Twp ED 188 - John W Devol and 2nd wife Martha E
63. Frances Harriet Heap was born 11 Jan 1837 in OH. She died 28 Nov 1890 in Prairie Creek Twp., Vigo Co. IN. The parents of Frances were George Washington Heap and Elizabeth Fiske.
Frances (Heap) Devol - courtesy of the Watson Family
1850 Census for George Heap’s family, including Frances, is undiscovered
1860 Census IL Richland Olney - John Frances and George Devol - Clara parents
1870 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - John Frances and Clara Devol near Wm and Hettie Trueblood
1880 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - John Frances Devol
1. John Wesley DEVOL (b.28 Jun 1836-Elkton,Todd Co. KY d.12 Jul 1911-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
sp: Frances Harriet HEAP (b.11 Jan 1837-OH m.5 Feb 1857 d.28 Nov 1890-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
-2. George F. DEVOL (b.11 Aug 1858-IN (1870 Census) vs. IL (1860 Census) d.Aft 1870-In 1870 IN Census Vigo Prairie Creek)
-2. Charles F. DEVOL (b.3 Jun 1860-Illinois d.1914-Prairie Creek Cemetery,Vigo Co.,IN)
-2. Clara E. DEVOL (b.17 Aug 1862-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN d.13 May 1932-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
sp: James Buchanan WATSON (b.15 Oct 1856-IN m.24 Dec 1879 d.29 Apr 1938-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
-3. Effie Mae WATSON (b.26 Feb 1881-IN)
-3. Ora Frances WATSON (b.26 Jun 1882-Vigo Co.,Indiana d.14 Jan 1935-Drummond,Bayfield Co.,WI)
sp: Zadoc John PIETY (b.2 Feb 1882-Vigo Co.,Indiana m.4 Sep 1901 d.18 Feb 1961-Orlando,FL)
-4. Nellie Elenor PIETY (b.31 Jul 1902 d.Mar 1985-Gainsville,Alachua,FL)
sp: Forest JOHNSON (b.6 Nov 1899 m.20 Dec 1920)
-4. Ethel Irene PIETY (b.28 Jun 1905 d.23 Nov 1907-Noble,OK)
-4. Mary Edith PIETY (b.27 Jan 1907-Wills Point,Myrtle Springs,Van Zandt Co.,Texas d.26 Dec 1993-LaGrange,LaGrange Co. IN)
sp: Roy CAMPBELL (b.18 Dec 1902-Atwood,Kosciusko Co. IN m.29 Aug 1925 d.18 Sep 1981-LaGrange,LaGrange Co. IN)
-4. Clara Josephine PIETY (b.22 Feb 1909-Noble,OK d.20 May 1993)
sp: Ancil Leroy KELLEY (b.14 Jun 1900 m.12 Jun 1925bu.South Lawn Cemetery,South Bend,St. Joseph Co.,IN)
sp: HOSTETLER
-4. Belva PIETY (b.1 Dec 1910 d.Feb 1995-Mishawaka,St. Joseph Co.,IN)
sp: Vance SMEDLEY (m.26 Sep 1926 d.12 Jun 1981)
-4. Vanessa Mae PIETY (b.18 Sep 1913 d.14 Aug 2001-South Bend,St. Jospeh Co. IN)
sp: Glen O. STROUSS (b.17 Jul 1911 m.21 Jun 1930)
-4. Mildred Louise PIETY (b.5 Aug 1915 d.Aug 1995-Hobe Sound,Martin Co.,FL)
sp: Jerry Opal MOORE (b.17 Dec 1914 m.29 Jun 1935 d.21 Jan 1986)
-4. Buel Earl PIETY (b.15 Sep 1917 d.20 Mar 2006-Terre Haute,Vigo Co.,IN)
sp: Helen Elizabeth BAILEY (b.17 May 1918 m.11 Oct 1937)
-4. Ruth Ella PIETY (living)
sp: Elmo HAZELWOOD (m.31 Aug 1941)
-4. Elmer Watson PIETY (b.19 Oct 1922 d.5 Mar 1991)
sp: Hazel MCKICHEN (m.9 Dec 1939)
sp: UNKNOWN
-4. Kenneth Ralph PIETY (b.19 Feb 1924 d.10 Dec 2001-McIntosh,Marion Co.,FL)
sp: Rose Mary HOLT (m.1942)
+-4. Norman Eugene PIETY (b.25 May 1927 d.27 May 1927-South Bend,St. Jospeh Co. IN)
-3. Elmer WATSON (b.11 Apr 1884-IN)
-3. Ella Melvina WATSON (b.11 Apr 1884-IN d.1960)
sp: Albert Morton REED (b.9 Aug 1882 m.4 Mar 1903 d.30 Jan 1969)
-3. Josephine WATSON (b.Nov 1889-IN)
sp: MATTICK
+-3. James Ralph WATSON (b.1901/1902)
-2. Josephine DEVOL (b.22 Aug 1864-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN d.Aft 1870-In 1870 IN Census Vigo Prairie Creek)
-2. John Gilbert DEVOL (b.11 Dec 1866-Prairie Creek,IN d.13 Jun 1940-Terre Haute IN)
sp: Flora B. UNCELL (b.Dec 1871 m.26 Sep 1889 d.1911-Terre Haute IN)
sp: Josephine (d.Aft 1940)
-2. Arthur G. DEVOL (b.9 Aug 1869 Or July 1868-Prairie Creek,Vigo Co.,IN d.Aft 1870-Terre Haute IN)
sp: Ella D. STRAHAN (b.Apr 1868-IN d.1959)
-2. Francis H. DEVOL (b.14 Oct 1873-Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN d.21 Apr 1932-New Bedford,Bureau Co.,IL)
sp: Diantha THOMAS (b.Onawa,Monona Co.,IA m.10 Jun 1902 d.24 Apr 1954-Los Angeles,California)
-2. Clarance DEVOL (b.5 Jun 1878-IN d.1901-IL)
-2. Edith DEVOL
-2. Ethel DEVOL
sp: Martha TRUEBLOOD HUNT (b.Nov 1855-IN m.9 Jul 1892 d.Aft 1910)