James Epley Heller Family

James Epley Heller was born in Solona, Clinton county, Pennsylvania, on the 22^d of January, 1844; in 1857, he removed to Freeport, Illinois. Commenced the study of law in 1863, in the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. From Ann Arbor he went to La Porte, Indiana, and located in 1864. Having been in the State but a few day, in response to a call from the Governor for volunteers, enlisted as a private in the 138^th regiment of Indiana volunteers. After the expiration of the term of service in the army, he returned to Laporte, and was there married in 1867 to Miss Anna, daughter of Asa Ridgeway, one of the oldest settlers of that county.

In June 1868, he came to Indianapolis, without either money, friends or property, and after some time spent in reading law, first commenced the practice and was admitted to the Indianapolis bar earl in 1870 being entirely confined in the practice to the city.

Mr. Heller, by his practice, has accumulated a handsome library besides supporting his family; being an entire stranger in the city and without acquaintances, this was a very difficult undertaking which many with less perseverance and energy would have failed besides this, he now owns the property in which he resides, with a good and paying practice.

At the last Republican county convention he was chosen as its candidate for prosecuting attorney of Marion county, and was elected at the October election in 1876. Mr. Heller is a man of pleasing address and by his urbanity and general deportment has made many friends. - - Sketches of prominent citizens of 1876 : with a few of the pioneers of the city and county who have passed away Indianapolis: Tilford & Carlon, printers, 1877, pg. 345-6

James E. graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and took up the practice of law in Indianapolis, Indiana. He became a prominent attorney and jurist, was elected prosecuting attorney for the city of Indianapolis. Later he was elevated to the bench of the criminal court. He served in Col. Shannon's "One Hundred Day Regiment" from Indiana that was rushed to Kentucky and Tennessee to take the place of troops that had been sent to join Sherman's army on its march to the sea. - - Curtiss-Wedge, F.; Jones, Geo. O. (ed.) / "History of Dunn County, Wisconsin" (1925) page 322

James Epley Heller Birth: 22 January 1844 Solona, Clinton county, Pennsylvania Death: 9 August 1886 Dunn County Wisconsin asl filed LaPorte count Indiana Burial Evergreen Cemetery Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America son of Dr David Heller and Sarah W. Wilson

James served in Company B 138th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War Enlisted in Company B, Indiana 138th Infantry Regiment on 27 May 1864. Mustered out on 30 Sep 1864 at Indianapolis, IN.

Criminal court Judge

Married 1) Mary 1843–1885 - have not found documentation for married 2) 13 Sep 1867 LaPorte county Indiana Judith Ann "Anna" Ridgway Birth 28 Mar 1846 LaPorte county Indiana Death November 1, 1929 Union twp., Marshall county Indiana buried Nov. 4, 1929 LaPorte, Indiana daughter of Asa John Ridgway and Martha Willits

Children:

Year: 1870; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 1, Marion, Indiana;  
Roll: M593_340; Page: 18A; Family History Library Film: 545839
Name:	James Heller
Age in 1870:	26
Birth Year:	abt 1844
Birthplace:	Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number:	246
Home in 1870:	Indianapolis Ward 1, Marion, Indiana
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Occupation:	Sawyer
Male Citizen over 21:	Y
Personal Estate Value:	500
Inferred Spouse:	Anna R Heller
Household Members:	
Name	Age
James Heller	26
Anna R Heller	23
  
Year: 1880; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; 
Roll: 295; Page: 183B; Enumeration District: 112
Name:	James E. Heller
Age:	36
Birth Date:	Abt 1844
Birthplace:	Pennsylvania
Home in 1880:	Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Street:	Pennsylvania Street
House Number:	331
Dwelling Number:	310
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Self (Head)
Marital status:	Married
Spouse's name:	Annie R. Heller
Father's Birthplace:	Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace:	Pennsylvania
Occupation:	Judge Crimenal Court
Sick:	Court MC
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members:	 Name	Age
James E. Heller	36
Annie R. Heller	33
James M. Heller	10
Herbert M. Heller	8
Annie M. Heller	4
Earl W. Heller	2

Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920 
Name:	James E. Heller
Date:	9 Aug 1886
Location:	Laporte
Age:	42 Yr
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Source location:	County Health Office, Laporte
Source Notes: book H-19   page 184   Indiana Works Progress Administration.
 
Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907 
Name:	James E Heller
Death Date:	9 Aug 1886
Death Place:	Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Volume:	1
Page Number:	142
Reel:	23
Image:	0998
Sequence Number:	153407

Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920 
Name:	Earl W Heller
Age:	33
Gender:	Male
Birth Year:	abt 1876
Marriage Type:	Marriage
Marriage Date:	23 Aug 1909
Marriage Place:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name:	Leona Dare Lovell
Spouse Age:	33
Spouse Gender:	Female
FHL Film Number:	1030463

U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 
Name:	Earl W Heller
Age:	39
Birth Date:	16 May 1878
Birth Place:	Indianapolis, Indiana
Residence Place:	Chicago, Illinois
Passport Issue Date:	13 May 1918
Father:	James E Heller
Has Photo:	Yes

Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 
Name:	Annie Heller [Annie Ridgeway] 
Gender:	Female
Race:	White
Age:	83
Marital status:	Widow
Birth Date:	28 Mar 1846
Birth Place:	La Port Ind
Death Date:	1 Nov 1929
Death Place:	Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Father:	Ada Ridgeway
Mother:	Martha Ridgeway
 
Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; 
Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340352
Name:	Earl W Heller
Birth Year:	abt 1878
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Indiana
Marital status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1930:	Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Map of Home:	View Map
House Number:	See 3-11
Dwelling Number:	173
Family Number:	174
Home Owned or Rented:	Owned
Radio Set:	Yes
Lives on Farm:	No
Age at first Marriage:	41
Attended School:	No
Able to Read and Write:	Yes
Father's Birthplace:	Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace:	Indiana
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Occupation:	Broker
Industry:	Insurance
Class of Worker:	Working on own account
Employment:	Yes
Household Members:	
Name	Age
Earl W Heller	52
Ora E Heller	50
Madelyn Weathers	36

Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; 
Roll: m-t0627-01077; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 50-18
Name:	Earl Heller
Respondent:	Yes
Age:	62
Estimated birth year:	abt 1878
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Indiana
Marital status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1940:	Union, Marshall, Indiana
Map of Home in 1940:	View Map
Farm:	No
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Union, Marshall, Indiana
Residence in 1935:	Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935:	Yes
Sheet Number:	19B
institution:	R
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:	405
Occupation:	Insurance Salesman
House Owned or Rented:	Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:	15,000
Attended School or College:	No
Highest Grade Completed:	Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:	40
Class of Worker:	Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:	10
Income:	0
Income Other Sources:	Yes
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members:	
Name	Age
Earl Heller	62
Ora E Heller	60

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 
Name:	Earl Wilson Heller
Birth Date:	16 May 1878
Birth Place:	Indianapolis, Indiana
Claim Date:	7 Sep 1950
SSN:	307226291
Notes:	04 Mar 1977: Name listed as EARL WILSON HELLER

Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 
Name:	Annie May Jobes [Annie May Heller] 
Gender:	Female
Race:	Wh
Age:	80
Marital status:	Married
Birth Date:	2 Feb 1877
Birth Place:	Indiana
Death Date:	12 Apr 1957
Death Place:	Indpls, Marion, Indiana, USA
Father:	Gomes E. Heller
Mother:	Judith Annie Heller

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