Lake Maxinkuckee Its Intrigue History & Genealogy Culver, Marshall, Indiana

Walter Jerome Goodall  



Walter Jerome Goodall Birth: 28 Jan 1860 - Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin died 1934 buried Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana son of Parents: John Goodall, Louisa M. ---

He was alive the week of Jue 13, 1934 - as found in the Citizen:

    Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goodall and family are at Maxinkuckee for the summer.


On May 3, 1910, Florence Holliday (Mrs. Jaquelin Smith Holliday) sold the house and 10 acres surrounding it to Walter Jerome Goodall who was secretary of W. J. Holliday & Company but according to the 1910 census his occupation was hardware and he was his own employer

The Goodalls purchased the Washington Township property for country retreat to escape from the city and on December 18, 1915, the Goodalls sold it.


Walter Goodall and his wife, Lulu Osterman Goodall, resided at 2107 North Pennsylvania Street . It was a two-story frame house home in the Herron-Morton Place Historic District, built around 1895 .

In 1913, the Goodalls purchased a lot at 4156 Washington Boulevard for $12,500 and in began construction of a much larger home than their Herron-Morton Place abode. The home was a 5-bedroom Prairie Style brick home with a ballroom on the third floor and servants quarters, situated on a 300' deep lot.

married 12 Oct 1892 - Marion, Indiana Lulu M. Osterman Birth: Mar. 10, 1869 Indianapolis Marion County Indiana died 16 May 1937 buried Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana daughter of John Osteman and Josiphine
    1937 - May 26 Mrs. Goodall Cottager Dies at Indianapolis
      Mrs. W. J. Goodall, well known cottager on the East side for a number of years, passed away at ther home on May 16th after a long illness. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Vonnegut , two grandsons and other relatives and many friends.


they had:
    Eleanor Josephine Goodall born 31 Jan 1899 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana and died 8 Apr 1979 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Burial: 04/11/1979 Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana Section: 36 Lot: 163; married 22 Apr 1922 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Ralph Clemens Vonnegut born 20 Dec 1896 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana died 12 Nov 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Burial: 11/15/1985 Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana Section: 36 Lot: 163 son of George Vonneegut and Lillie Goeller (see Vonnegut Family)


Year: 1880; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 294; Family History Film: 1254294; Page: 142C; Enumeration District: 111
Name: Lulu M. Osterman
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Osterman
Father's Birthplace: Prussia
Mother's name: Josiphine Osterman
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members: Name Age
John Osterman 36 b. Prussia Grain Dealer
Josiphine Osterman 36
Lulu M. Osterman 11
Indiana Osterman 9
Mamie J. Osterman 3

1870; Census Place: Brooklyn, Green Lake, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1715; Page: 359A
; Name: Walter Goodall
Age in 1870: 11
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1870: Brooklyn, Green Lake, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dartford
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
John Goodall 47
Louisa Goodall 38
Fredrick Goodall 15
Byron Goodall 13
Walter Goodall 11
Albert Goodall 8
Eugene Goodall 5

Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925;
Name: Walter Jwand Goodall
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1860
Birth Place: Dartford, Wisconsin
Age: 59
Passport Issue Date: 10 Jan 1920
Passport Includes a Photo: Yes
Residence: Indianapolis, Indiana
Father Name: John Goodall
Father's Birth Location: England

Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 388; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0050
Name: Walter G Goodall [Walter T Goodall]
Age: 40
Birth Date: Jan 1860
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1900: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lula O Goodall
Marriage Year: 1893
Years Married: 7
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Walter G Goodall 40
Lula O Goodall 31
Elnor J Goodall 1

Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 3, Marion, Indiana;
Roll: T624_367; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0063
Name: W J Goodall
Age in 1910: 50
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1910: Indianapolis Ward 3, Marion, Indiana
Street: N Penn
House Number: 2107
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Loula O Goodall
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Hardware
Industry: Store
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
W J Goodall 50
Loula O Goodall 41
Elanor J Goodall 11
Emma Strausmeyer 21
Charles Waters 26

1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452;
Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 102
Name: Walter J Goodall[Waller J Goodall]
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Home in 1920: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
Street: Wash Bowl St
House Number: 4156
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lulu O Goodall
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Merchant
Industry: Iron and Ster
Employment Field: Employer
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Walter J Goodall 59
Lulu O Goodall 50
Eleanor J Goodall 20

Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana;
Roll: 610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0076
Name: Walter Goodall
Birth Year: abt 1860
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Washington Boulevard
Ward of City: 4
Block: 467
House Number in Cities or Towns: 4156
Dwelling Number: 16
Family Number: 16
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 25000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 32
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Walter Goodall 70
Lula Goodall 61

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Walter J Goodall
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1934
Street address: 4156 Wash blvd
Residence Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Occupation: Office
Spouse: Lulu Goodall
Publication Title: Indianapolis, Indiana, City Directory, 1934

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Walter J Goodall
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1934
Street address: 5170 Pine Tree dr
Residence Place: Miami, Florida, USA
Spouse: Lulu O Goodall
Publication Title: Miami, Florida, City Directory, 1934

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Walter J Goodal
Gender: Male
Spouse: Lulu O Goodal
Publication Title: Indianapolis, Indiana, City Directory, 1936