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33 ADA L. HEATH was born 1823 in North Carolina and married Abner Heath, she being his second wife. He had been her beau before he was first married, but she waited until he had raised a family and most of them married, then his wife died and he would naturally look up his next best girl. It seems as though this family had a fascination for the Heaths, as three of them married Heaths. We are not finding fault with them for that as there are, no doubt, worse people than the Heaths. Old Aunt Milly Heath used to find fault with the marriages of her children and grandchildren. When they all did very well and we asked why she did it, she replied, "Oh well, I always thought they would do better after they were married if I found a little fault." Abner Heath was about the only Heath who was not a member of church, tho his life would measure up to the requirements of any church so far as his dealings with his fellow man was concerned. He was as honest as the day was long, but while he was a regular attendant at church and an attentive listener to the sermon, there was one part of the service he could not stand and that was passing the hat. It always caused him to imagine that old Jack was getting restless and needed looking after and he would get up and go out.
WPA Death Record Delaware Co
Heath, Abner M W Age: 71 Date: Nov 22, 1893 Place: Salem Twp. Book/Page: H-2 51
Heath, Ada Lina F W Age: 68 Date: Aug 4, 1890 Place: Del. Co. Book/Page: H-2 7
Tomlinson Cemetery listing
Heath, Ada L. died Apr 4, 1890 age 67y 4m 4d, wife of Abner Heath
Delaware County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Name: Ada L Tomlinson Spouse: Abner Heath Marriage Date: 10 Oct 1871 Book: C-5 OSPage: 530 County: Delaware
33 MARY EMILY TOMLINSON was born in North Carolina 1820 and married 1842 to John S. Tomlinson her second cousin of the Honey Creek Branch. To them were born six sons and five daughters. Four sons and four daughters grew to maturity and married; two sons and four daughters are still living. While the daughters are not leaving a large posterity, the oldest son is making up for what they lack - he having 11 children and all living. This branch will not die out for a generation or two at least. It is an old saying that he is a better citizen who raises a large family than the man who only talks population.
Delaware County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Name: Mary E Tomlinson Spouse: John Tomlinson Marriage Date: 25 Feb 1842 Book: C-2 OSPage: 16 County: Delaware
The Muncie Daily Times, Tuesday, March 29, 1892
Obituary
Mary Emily Tomlinson was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, Oct 18, 1820,
and moved with her parents to Indiana in 1827. She embraced christianity to her
youth and lived a devoted Christian life. She was married to
John S. Tomlinson Feb 24, 1842. To them were born twelve children, seven of whom
are still living, three sons and four daughters. She died March 27, 1892,
aged 71 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Tomlinson Cemetery Listing
Tomlinson, Sarah J., daughter of John S. and Mary E. died December 15, 1854, aged 11 yrs. 11 mo. 25 days
Tomlinson, William B., son of John S. and Mary E. died January 16, 1858, aged 9 yrs. 9 mo.
Tomlinson, John W., son of John S. and Mary D. died October 25, 1862, aged 11 yrs. 10 mo. 1 day
Tomlinson, Mary, wife of J. S. died March 27, 1891, Aged 70 yrs. 5 mo. 9 days. (note incorrect death year)