Charles Wesley Wade Jr.

Charles Wesley Wade, Jr BIRTH 1905 Culver, Marshall County, Indiana DEATH 18 Sep 1944 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, BURIAL Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall County, Indiana son of Carles Wesley Wade Sr. and Victoria Leoma (Loma) Rollins

He was on the 1922 CHS basketball team was the first integrated high school basketball team in Indiana., with Palmer Whitted.

C. W. Wade Jr., Killed by Gunman in Chicago

Culver, Ind. Sept 30 - The body of Charles Wesley Wade Jr., aged 39, former Culver resident, who was fatally shot in a Chicago tavern by an unidentified assailant, whose bullets also killed a soldiers, will be brought here for funeral services and burial.

Mr. Wade, a Chicago mail carrier who was working in the tavern in his off hours, died Sunday in a Chicago hospital of wounds suffered the night before when a stranger entered the tavern, fired at the soldier, killing him instantly, and then turned his gun on Mr. Wade

According to word reacohing Mr. Wade's parents, Mr. and Mrs Charles W. Wade of Culver, another employe in the tavern obtained a gun and killed the assailant as he attempted to flee. Authortites neither were able to identify the killer nor learn the reason for his attack.

Funeral services for Mr. Wade will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Easterday chapel, Rev. W. M. WIlliams of Rollins chapel, officating.

Burial will be in the Culver Cemetery.

The body will arrive here from Chicago friday,

A native of Culver and a graduate of the local high school in 1923. Mr. Wade went to Chicago in 1926.

Surviving beside his parents, are his widow, Elizabeth; two children: Florence and Charles Wesley III both at home; and two sisters: Mrs. Leoma Carter, Chicago and Mrs. Dorthy Dickerson, Indianapolis.

Wesley Wade Killed Shot In Chicago

Charles Wesley Wade, Jr., age 39, Chiccago mail carrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Wade of Culver, died Sunday in a Chicago hospital as a result of a woumd recieved the night before when he was shot by an unidentified man.

Mr. Wade who was employed extra time in a Chicago tavern was shot by the stranger in the tavern, who first fired a shot at a soldier on furlough, killing him instantly, and then shot Wade. Another employee of the tavern secured a gun and shot and killed the assassin as he was attempting to leave the scene. No cause for the shooting has been found, except that at the inquest it was revealed that the man was a maniac. It was reported.

Wesley was born in Culver and was graduated from the local high school in 1923 after starring for three years in athletics.

He was outstanding as a basketball guard, and his giant b uild and fine coordination made him a famed figure in this area. It was not uncommon to see Wesley stretch up and tip a ball out of the basket, which was allowed in those days, thus ruining many a sure goal by opponents. There was no question about Culver getting the tip when he was jumping for the ball, whil his unusual strength allowed him to make baskets from far out on the floor.

Wesley was equally famed for his outstanding sportsmanship and as a result he was respected and honored by both players and a like.

In track Wade participated in the state meet and in the shot put made a prodoigious heave for a record that would never have been equalled, but a judge didn't allow tht effort, thoughj spectators claimed the jduge was obviously wrong.

He also played independent basketball with success until he moved to Chicago in 1926. He mad made his home there ever since.

Surviving are the widow, Elizabeth; two children: Florence ad Charles Wesley III, both at home; the parents and two sisters: Mrs. Leoma Carter of Chicago and Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson of Indianapolis.

The body will lie in state at the Easterday chapel from noon untill 2:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the chapel at 3:00 o'clock Rev. W. M. WIlliams, pastor of the Rollins Chapel officating.

Internment will be in the Culver cemetery.

married Sarah Elizabeth Walden Birth 1906 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana Death 1996 Killeen, Bell, Texas daughter of U. Grant Walden and Cordelia Perkins

Sarah Elizabeth Wade, 90, Bell Haven Nursing Home, 1002 Medical Drive Killen, Texas, formerly of Kokomo, died Wedensday, July 3, 1996 at the facility.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Crawford-Bowers Funeral HOme, Killeen

Teh Rev. L. R. Emmanuelk will officiate. There will be no visitation. The Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana) 06 Jul 1996, Sat Page 12



     Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920 
     Name:	Waldon
     Father:	U. G.
     Mother:	Cordelia Perkins
     County:	Howard
     Gender:	Female
     Birth Date:	Jun 7, 1906
     Comment:	B
     Reference:	Howard County, Indiana Index to Birth Records 1875 - 1920 
     Inclusive Volume I Letters A - K Inclusive 
     Howard County, Indiana  Index to Birth Records 1875 - 1920 
     Inclusive Volume II Letters L - Z Inclusive
     Book:	CH- 1
     Page:	287
	 
     1910 United States Federal Census 
     Name:	Elizabeth Walden
     Age in 1910:	4
     Birth Date:	1906 [1906]
     Birthplace:	Indiana
     Home in 1910:	Kokomo Ward 2, Howard, Indiana, USA
     Street:	Kennedy St
     Race:	Black
     Gender:	Female
     Relation to Head of House:	Daughter
     Marital Status:	Single
     Father's Name:	Grant Walden
     Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
     Mother's Name:	Cordelia Walden
     Mother's Birthplace:	Ohio
     Home Owned or Rented:	Rent
     Farm or House:	House
     Able to read:	Yes
     Neighbors:	View others on page
     Household Members	Age	Relationship
     Grant Walden 43	Head
     Cordelia Walden 34	Wife
     William Walden 0	Son
     Elizabeth Walden	4	Daughter
	 
     Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 
     Name:	Sarah E Wade
     Gender:	Female
     Race:	Black
     Birth Date:	7 Jun 1906
     Birth Place:	Kokomo, Indiana [Kokomo|]
     Death Date:	3 Jul 1996
     Claim Date:	16 Mar 1971
     SSN:	352184712
     Citizenship or Alien Status:	U.S. citizen.
     Type of Claim:	Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
     Notes:	13 Mar 1990: Name listed as SARAH E WADE 
	 

They had:

Florence Wade BIRTH 18 DECEMBER 1927 Cook, Illinois DEATH 1950

Charles Wesley Wade III BIRTH 29 JUN 1929 Cook, Illinois DEATH 3 NOV 1995 ' Killeen, Bell, Texas, married Bobbye Jean Shelton BIRTH 1940 Dumas, Desha, Arkansas DEATH 2000 Killeen, Bell, Texas

    
1910 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Charles W Wade Jr
Age in 1910:	4
Birth Date:	1906 [1906]
Birthplace:	Indiana
Home in 1910:	Culver Ward 2, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Street:	State St
Race:	Mulatto
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Father's Name:	Charles W Wade
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Name:	Victoria L Wade
Mother's Birthplace:	Missouri
Native Tongue:	English
Able to read:	No
Able to Write:	No
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
Charles W Wade 33	Head
Victoria L Wade 24	Wife
Charles W Wade Jr	4	Son
Gladys L Wade 1	Daughter
 
1920 United States Federal Census
Name:	Wesley Wade
Age:	14
Birth Year:	abt 1906
Birthplace:	Indiana
Home in 1920:	Union, Marshall, Indiana
Street:	Lake View
Residence Date:	1920
Race:	Black
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Marital Status:	Single
Father's Name:	Wesley C Wade
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Birthplace:	Indiana
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Occupation:	Janitor
Industry:	Private School
Employment Field:	Wage or Salary
Attended School:	yes
Able to read:	Yes
Able to Write:	Yes
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
Wesley C Wade 42	Head
Wesley Wade	14	Son
Leoma Wade 10	Daughter
Dorothy Wade 4	Daughter
 
Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 7B; 
Enumeration District: 0329; FHL microfilm: 2340162
Name:	Charles W Wade
Birth Year:	abt 1907
Gender:	Male
Race:	Negro (Black)
Birthplace:	Indiana
Marital status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1930:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Map of Home:	View Map
Street address:	E 67th Street
Ward of City:	8
Block:	148
House Number:	541
Dwelling Number:	82
Family Number:	148
Home Owned or Rented:	Rented
Home Value:	55
Radio Set:	Yes
Lives on Farm:	No
Age at first Marriage:	20
Attended School:	No
Able to Read and Write:	Yes
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Birthplace:	Indiana
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Occupation:	Post Man.
Industry:	Post Office
Class of Worker:	Wage or salary worker
Employment:	Yes
Household Members:	
Name	Age
Charles W Wade	23
Elizabeth Wade	22
Florence Wade	2
Charles W Wade	0

Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00933; Page: 10A; 
Enumeration District: 103-378
Name:	Charles W Wade
Respondent:	Yes
Age:	34
Estimated birth year:	abt 1906
Gender:	Male
Race:	Negro (Black)
Birthplace:	Indiana
Marital status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1940:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940:	View Map
Street:	South Champlarn Avenue
House Number:	6369
Farm:	No
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935:	Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935:	No
Sheet Number:	10A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:	247
Occupation:	Letter-Carrier
House Owned or Rented:	Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:	45
Attended School or College:	No
Highest Grade Completed:	College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:	40
Class of Worker:	Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939:	0
Income:	2100
Income Other Sources:	No
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members:	
Name	Age
Charles W Wade	34
Elizabeth Wade	33
Florence Wade	12
Charles Wade	10

World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name:	Charles Wesley Wade
Gender:	Male
Race:	Negro (Black)
Age:	35
Birth Date:	17 Jun 1905
Birth Place:	Culver, Indiana
Registration Date:	16 Oct 1940
Registration Place:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Employer:	U.S. Post Office Dept
Height:	"6 3"
Weight:	"280"
Complexion:	Black
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Brown
Next of Kin:	Elizabeth Wade

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 
Name:	Charles Wade Jr.
Birth Date:	abt 1905
Death Date:	18 Sep 1944
Death Place:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Death Age:	39
Gender:	Male
Father Name:	Charles Wade Sr.
Mother Name:	Victoria Rollin
Spouse Name:	Elizabeth
FHL Film Number:	1983252