SATURAH DORRETTA “KATTIE” (HURST) (HOLMAN) MILLER aka KATHRYN MILLER

Saturah Dorretta “Katie” (Hurst) (Homan) Miller aka Kathryn Miller gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

(According to David L. McMonigle, a contributor of Findagrave.com: “Also known by the nicknames of “Birda” – “Turah” – “Kate” – “Kattie”. Saturah apparently assumed a middle name of “Kathryn” which she preferred. The name of “T. Kathryn” shown on her grave marker. It has not been determined if she legally changed her name to “Turah Kathryn” or is she informally used this name format as a preference. Satruah was a biological daughter of Ada M. Applegate (1871-1919) and she was apparently adopted by Ada’s husband, Newell M. Hurst (1863-1916)”)

B. January 2, 1890 in Corydon, Harrison County, IN
D. June 18, 1977 in Libertyville, Lake County, IL
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  • Step Father: Menifee Newell Hurst born January 8, 1863 in Corydon, Harrison County, IN, son of Pinkston Posey Hurst (1820-1895) and Mary Jane (Brubeck) Hurst (1819-?); married Ada M. Applegate on February 1, 1892 in Harrison County, IN; Menifee died April 16, 1916 in Jefferson County, KY; buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison County, IN

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle”:

“DEATH OF MENIFEE HURST
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Dies at Hazelwood Sanitarium
near Louisville.
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ILL THREE MONTHS.
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   Menifee Hurst of Corydon, died last Sunday morning at ten o’clock at the Hazelwood Sanitarium, in Jefferson county, Kentucky, near Louisville, where he was taken a few days before.
   He had been ill for three months of tubercular trouble and he grew gradually worse all the time. 
   The body was brought to his home here on Monday morning last where it rested until Tuesday afternoon.  Funeral services were held at the Christian church at two o’clock p. m. Tuesday, conducted by Rev. M. A. Cossaboom.  Music for the occasion was furnished by a quartet composed of the following persons: Mrs. Lee Lockhart, Miss Zela Shuck, John H. Heth and D. M. Rowland.  The burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery.
   Quite a number of the members of the Corydon Lodge Knights of Pythias of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral in body and conducted the ritualistic services of the order at the grave. 
   The deceased was fifty-three years old and leaves surviving him a wife and eight children.  Mrs. Solomon Holman, of Jeffersonville, Ray, of Chicago, Mamie, Clifford, Stanley, Doek, Leora and Amzi, of Corydon.”

  • Mother: Ada May “Addie” (Applegate) Hurst born October 23, 1871 in Harrison County, IN, daughter of William Franklin Applegate (1843-1879) and Edna Jane (Charley) Applegate (1847-1920); Ada died June 2, 1919 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY; buried in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison County, IN

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle”:

“DIES AT LOUISVILLE
HOSPITAL
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Mrs. Addie May Hurst of Corydon
Succumbs to Illness Following Sur-
gical Operation ———–
AGED FORTY EIGHT YEARS.
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 Mrs. Addie May Hurst, of Corydon, died at the Deaconess Hospital, at Louisville, last Monday morning, at 12-20 o’clock, after a long illness.  Mrs. Hurst was taken to the hospital four weeks ago for medical treatment and two weeks ago she submitted to a surgical operation for gall stones.  The operation was successful and afforded relief but Mrs. Hurst’s nerves gave way and she was unable to stand the shock.
   The body was brought home Monday evening.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at half past two o’clock at the Corydon Christian church, conducted by Rev. M. A. Cossaboom, the pastor, assisted by John H. Heth.  Music for the occasion was furnished by a quartet consisted of John H. Heth, Wm J. Bulleit, Mrs. Leo Lockhart and Mrs. Nellie Bulleit with Miss Mollie Keller as organist.  The burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery. 
   The deceased was born and reared in this county.  She was the daughter of the late Frank Applegate and Mrs. Edna J. Applegate, who is blind, and who lived with her daughter and family.
   Mrs. Hurst was aged forty eight years, seven months and nine day.  She leaves surviving her aged mother, above mentioned, and eight children, Mrs. Solomon Holman, of Jeffersonville, Amzi, Stanley, Clifford, Neely, and Monnie of Corydon, and Ray and Mamie of Chicago.  Also two grandchildren.  Also a large number of other relatives and friends.
    One child died about seventeen years ago at the age of eight years.  The husband, Menifee Hurst, died three years ago.
    Mrs. Hurst was a member of the Corydon Christian church, having united with that Christian body several years ago.  She was a good woman and had many friends.  The children and her mother have the sincere sympathy of their many friend in their deep sorry.”

  • Husband 1: Soloman Arden “Sol” Holman born November 7, 1885 in Clark County, IN, son of Andrew J. Holman (1840-1927) and Rozella “Rose” W. (Worrall) Holman (1845-1912); married Turah Hurst on September 12, 1911 in Scott County, IN and divorced; Solomon died June 1, 1969 in Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN; buried Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle” of the Jeffersonville Evening News (Jeffersonville IN) Monday, June 2, 1969:

“S. A. Holman Dies In Hospital
Funeral services for Solomon A. Holman, 83, of 1704 Jonquil Drive, Jeffersonville, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Coots Funeral Home, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.  He died at 6 a.m. yesterday at the Clark County Memorial Hospital.  A retired farmer, Holman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville.  Surviving are two sons, Ernest and Edward Holman, both of Chicago.”

  • Husband 2: Ray Miller born in 1886; Ray died in 1960 in Illinois (See section pertaining to Ray Miller buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Children from Soloman Holman
    1. Ernest H. Holman born June 13, 1912 in Clark County, IL; married Rosemary K. Isler (1912-1988); Ernest died July 29, 1987 in Englewood, Sarasota County, FL; Ernest and Rosemary are buried in Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, SC

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle”:

   “ERNEST HOLMAN, 75, died Wednesday (July 29, 1967) at Englewood Community Hospital.
   He was born in Indiana and came to this area from Round Lake, Ill.  He was a railroad director.  He was a charter member of North Port Elks Club, and a member of Englewood Moose Lodge. 
   Survivors include his wife, Rosemary.
   National Cremation Society, Port Charlotte is in charge.”

2. Earnest E. Holman (NOTE: name possibly Soloman Holman Jr) born October 29, 1913 in Clark County, IN; Earnest died July 17, 1914 in Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN; buried in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN

According to the Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011:

” Place of Death: Clark County, Township of Jeffersonville; Full Name;  Earnest E Holman; Sex: Male; Color: White: Child; Date of Birth: Oct. 29, 1913; Age: 8 month, 18 days; Occupation: child; Birthplace of Deceased: Clark Co. Ind; Name of Father: Soloman Holman; Birthplace of Father: Clark Co. Ind; Maiden Name of Mother: Suturah Hurst; Date of Death: July 17, 1914; Cause of Death: Ptomaine poisoning from milk; Place of Burial: Walnut Ridge; Date of Burial: July 19, 1914″

3. Edwin Kelso “Red” Holman born April 21, 1917 in Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN; married (1) Thelma A. Eberle on October 17, 1940 in Cook County, IL; married (2) Jeanne Audrey Dain (1932-1977), daughter of James E. Dain and Phyllis (Pietchek) Dain; Edwin died November 19, 1992 in Lake County, IL; buried is unknown

According to the U.S., World War Ii Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Edwin Kelso Holman; Address: 6427 So. Stewart Ave, Chicago, Cook County, IL; Telephone: Englewood 8695; Age in Years: 23; Date of Birth: April 21 – 1917; Place of Birth: Jeffersonville, Indiana, U.S.A.; Name of  Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Turah Doretta Holman; Relationship of That Person: Mother; Address of That Person: 6427 So. Stewart Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Gamble Skogmo Inc.; Place of Employment: 2750 W. 35 St., Chicago, Cook, County, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5 ft. 10 3/4 in.; Weight: 160; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Red; Complexion: Light; Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Scar above knee on right leg; Signed: Oct. 16 – 1940.”

 According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle”:

“Edwin K. Holman – Age 75 of Round Lake Park passed away on November 19, 1992.  No wake, no funeral, no services held.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne Holman of Round Lake Park; 2 step sons William Kitzman of Ingleside and Steven Kitzman of Crestline, CA, and granddaughter Jodi Kitzman of Ingleside.”

  • Siblings:
    • Amzi Pinckney Hurst born December 14, 1893 in Harrison County, IN; veteran of WW I; Amzi died October 6, 1969 in Harrison County, IN; buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison County, IN

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle” of the Corydon Democrat (Corydon, IN), Wednesday, October 8, 1968:

   “Amzi P. Hurst, retired barber, died Monday at the Williamson Nursing Home in Central Barren.  He was 75 years of age and a native of Corydon.  Born Dec. 14, 1893, he was a son of the late Menifee and Addie Applegate Hurst.
   Mr. Hurst was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Chicago, Ill.
    Funeral services are being held at 4 p. m. today (Wednesday) in Bearblossom-Steenbergen Funeral Home.  Rev. Ellis Cowling will officiate at the services.  Organist will be Mrs. LaDonna Chamberlin.  Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. 
   Survivors include three brothers, Clifford Husrt, Corydon; Ray Hurst, Silver Springs, Md., and Neil Hurst, Dillion, Mont,; two sister, Mrs. Kate Miller, Round Lake, Ill., and Mrs. Monnie Cairns, Glendale, Calif.”

    • Oscar Franklin Hurst born June 16, 1895 in Harrison County, IN; Oscar died February 16, 1903 in Harrison County, IN; buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Carydon, Harrison County, IN

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle” of the Corydon Democrat (Corydon, IN) Wednesday, February 18, 1903:

   “Oscar, the eight-year-old son of Menifee Hurst, died, last Monday, of pneumonia.  The funeral services were held yesterday at the Christian church.  Elder Grubb officiating.  For several years he had been afflicted with curvature of the spine.  The remains were laid to rest on Cedar Hill.”

    • Ray Logan Hurst born September 21, 1896 in Harrison County, IN; married Mollie Margaret Heerlein (1902-1963) on December 6, 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, daughter of Nicholas Heerlein and Agnes Heerlein; Ray died January 7, 1991 in Independence, Jackson County, MO; Ray and Mollie are buried in National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Fairfax County, VA

According to the Kansas City Star (Kansas City MO) January 9, 1991, page 4:

“RAY L. HURST

   Ray L. Hurst, 94, of the Resthaven Retirement Home, 1500 W. Truman Road, Independence, died Jan. 7, 1991, at the Independence Regional Health Center.  He was born in Corydon, Indiana, and had lived in this area since 1978.  Mr. Hurst was a transportation specialist for the U.S. Department of Defense in Washington until he retired.  He attended the College of Advanced Traffic, Chicago.  He was a member of the Stone Church congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and formerly served as pastor of RLDS congregations in Washington and Chicago.  He was a chaplain at the Independence Regional Health Center.  Survivors include two daughters, Frances Booth, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Helen Steede, College Parke, Md., two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.  Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. today at the RLDS Stone Church; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.  Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. today at the Speaks Suburban Chapel.  The family suggest contributions to the RLDS temple fund.”

    • Mayme Lea (Hurst) Ferguson born September 22, 1898 in Corydon, Harrison County, IN; married Earl V. Ferguson (1888-1950) on October 31, 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Mayme died April 2, 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle” of the Corydon Democrat (Corydon IN) Wednesday, November 16, 1921:

“HURST-FERGUSON.

   Miss Mayme Hurst, of Chicago, and Mr. Earl V. Ferguson, of Sidney, Australia, were married in Chicago October 31.  The bride is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Menefee Hurst, of this place, and has had employment since she went to Chicago with the Rock Island Railway Co.  The groom served in the Canadian Army during the World War.  They will reside in Chicago.”;

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Monday, April 3, 1949, page 66:

“FERGUSON – Mayme Lee Ferguson, 5863 S. Racine avenue, April 2, 1949, wife of Earl Ferguson, loving mother of Jack L., Mary Helen and PFC Jay G. Ferguson, USA.  At chapel, 316 W 63rd. street at Harvard avenue, where services will be held Tuesday, April 5, at 2 p.m.  Interment Mount Hope.”

    • Stanley Robert Hurst born November 13, 1903 in Harrison County, IN; married Louisa Becker (1910-1981), daughter of Frank A. Becker and Maragetta Christ; Stanley died January 17, 1967 in Pima County, AZ

According to the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson AZ) Thursday, January 19, 1967, page 41:

“HURST, Stanley R, 63, 3455 N. 2nd Ave., passed away January 17th.  Survived by wife, Louisa; son, James Robert, of Phoenix, 3 grandchildren; brothers Amize and Clifford, of Ind.;  sister Miss Tura Hurst of Ill.  Services will be conducted Thursday, 10 a.m., Adair Chapel.  Rev. Quincy D. Mathis of the North Tucson Baptist Church will officiate.  Arrangements by Adair Funeral Home, Dodge and Speedway.”

    • Clifford Carlton “Cliff” Hurst born April 10, 1905 in Harrison County, IN; married Louise M. “Toots” Knott (1908-1973) on June 30, 1929 in Corydon, Harrison County, IN, daughter of William Knott and Mary (Turnbull) Knott; Clifford died March 2, 1980 in Corydon, Harrison County, IN; Clifford and Louise are buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison County, IN

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle” :

“Clifford C. Hurst
was grocery owner
county councilman

   Clifford Carlton Hurst, 74, of 220 E. High St., Corydon, died Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at his home.
    He was born April 10, 1906 in Corydon, the son of Menifee Hurst and Addie Mae Applegate Hurst.  He was a member of the Corydon Christian Church, Knight of Pythia and Masonic Lodge Pisgah 32 of Corydon.  He was a retired grocer having formerly owned Cliff’s Market in Corydon.  He served two terms on the Corydon Town Board and was a former Harrison County Councilman. 
   Survivors are two sons, Harry C. Hurst of Corydon and Clifford L. Hurst of Sherman, Tex.’ Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a brother, Ray Hurst of Independence, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. Monnie Cairins of Mission Viejo, Calif.  His wife H. Louise Knott Hurst preceded him in death.
   The funeral will be held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at Beanblossom-Steenbergen Funeral Home, Corydon, with the Rev. C. H. Hanson officiating.  Pallbearers are Roger Crosler, Owen Miller, Bruce Thompson, Dwight Harper, Chesney Davis and Russell Yeager.  Rita Gettelfinger is accompanists and singers are Paul Conrad, Chesney Davis, Charles Richert and Frank O’Bannon.  Masonic rites were held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon.  Expressions of sympathy make take the form of contributions to the Christian Church building fund.”

    • Neil Judson “Doc” Hurst born April 25, 1908 in Harrison County, IN; married (1) Klea Christine McKinlay (1920-2005) on July 29, 1956 in Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT, daughter of Cecil Arch McKinlay (1898-1972) and Mable G. (Gardner) McKinlay (1900-1966); Neil remarried (2) Klea Christine McKinlay on June 12, 1975 in Clark County, NV; Neil died February 22, 1976 in Dillon, Beaverhead County, MT; Neil and Klea are buried in Teton-Newdale Cemetery, Teton, Madison County, ID

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle” dated February 25, 1976:

“Neil “Doc” Hurst, 68
    Services were held Wednesday at 10 for Neil “Doc” Hurst, 68, who died Sunday in Barrett Hospital.
   Services will be at Brundage Chapel with Bishop Ray White officiating, and burial will be in Teton, Idaho, at 3:30 Wednesday.
    Mr. Hurst was born April 25, 1907, in Corydon, Ind.  He moved to Beaverhead County in 1964 from Farmington, N.M.
    He had lived in Salmon, Idaho, and Armstead.  He was married July 29, 1956, to Klea C. Calkins in Anaconda.  He was a member of the Dillon Elks Lodge and the Presbyterian Church. 
   Survivors include his wife; sons, Lee Hurst of Dillon and Jim Jones of Everett, Wash.; daughters, Mrs. Ernie (Kay) Sill, Dubois, Idaho, Mrs. Marc (Janice) Feldman, Las Vegas, and Mrs. Carl (Karen) Brown, Dillon; brothers Ray, Silver Spring, Md., and Cliff, Corydon, Ind,; sister Monte Carin of Glendale, Calif., and eight grandchildren.”

    • Mona Evelyn “Monnie” (Hurst) Cairns born April 13, 1910 in Corydon, Harrison County, IN; married Fredrick Edmond “Fred” Cairns, Jr. (1907-1986) about 1926; Mona died May 2, 1994 in Los Angeles County, CA

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for Harrison Township, Harrison County, IN the household members were:

“Minife N. Hurst, head, born March 1863, age 37 married for 8 years, born in Indiana, father born in Indiana, mother born in Virginia, occupation: farmer; Adda M. Hurst, wife, born August 1870, age 29, married for 8 years, 5 children born, 5 children living, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana; Saturah Hurst, daughter, born January 1890, age 10, single, born in Indiana; Amzi P. Hurst, son, born December 1892, age 7, single, born in Indiana; Oscar F. Hurst, son, born February 1895, age 5, single, born in Indiana; Ray L. Hurst, son, born September 1896, age 3, single, born in Indiana; Mamie L. Hurst, daughter, born September 1898, age 1, single, born in Indiana”

According to the 1910 U. S. Census for Corydon Town, Harrison Township, Harrison County, IN the household members were:

“Minifee N. Hurst, head, age 46, married once for 19 years, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, occupation: fireman – ice plant; Addie Hurst, wife, age 39, married once for 19 years, 9 children born, 8 children living, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana; Suturuh Hurst, daughter, age 20, single, born in Indiana, occupation: operator – telephone; Amzi Hurst, son, age 17 single, born in Indiana, occupation: pin setter – bowling alley; Ray Hurst, son, age 14, single, born in Indiana; Mamie Hurst, daughter, age 12, single, born in Indiana; Stanley Hurst, son, age 6, single, born in Indiana; Clifford Hurst, son, age 5, single, born in Indiana; Neely Hurst, son, age 3, single, born in Indiana; Monnie Hurst, daughter, age 1/12, single, born in Indiana; Edna J. Applegate, mother-in-law, age 64, widowed, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Jeffersonville, Township, Clark County, IN living on Holmane Lane, the household members were:

“Soloman. A. Holman, head, age 34, married, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, occupation: operator – railroad; Sarah Holman, wife, age 30, married, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana; Soloman Holman Jr., son, age 7, single, born in Indiana; Edwin Holman, son, age 2 7/12, single, born in Indiana; Edna J. Applegate, grandmother, age 74, widowed, born in Indiana; Monnie Hurst, sister in law, age 9, single, born in Indiana”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 7042 Halsted, the household members were:

“Turah Holman, head, widowed, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, occupation: nurse – children; Solomon Holman, Jr, son, single, born in Indiana; Edwin K. Holman, age 13, single, born in Indiana; Amzo P. Hurst, brother, age 36, single, occupation: barber – barber shop; Neely J. Hurst, brother, age 21, single, born in Indiana, occupation: clerk – railroad office”

According to the findagrave.com website, an obituary posted by contributor “David L. McMonigle”:

   “MILLER – Mrs. Kathryn (Kattie) Miller, 87, died June 18, 1977 of Winchester House, Libertyville, after a long illness.
   She was born Jan. 3, 1890 in Corydon, Indiana and lived at 18 East Lake Shore Drive in Round Lake Park for the last 35 years.  She was a member of the Order of the Easter Star, Sorosis Chapter 329 of Grayslake, Emmanual Shrine No. 50, White Shrine of Jerusalem of Lake Forest, Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1170.  She was an active member of the Salvation Army and an active life long Republican.
   She is survived by 2 sons, Ernest Holman of Englewood Beach, Florida, and Edwin K. (Red) Holman of Round Lake Park; 2 brothers, Ray Hurst of Silver Spring, Maryland and Clifford Hurst of Corydon, Indiana; 1 sister, Mona (Fred) Jr.) Cairns of Hollywood, California.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ray in 1961.
   Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., June 21, 1977 of the MacGillis Funeral Home, 350 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake, with the Reverend Lisle J. Kauffman officiating.  Interment will be at Fort Hill, Round Lake; Easter Star services will be at 8 p.m.  Friends may call of the funeral home after 5 p.m. Monday.  Memorials in Mrs. Millers name may be made to the Salvation Army.”

According to the Chicago Daily News (Chicago IL) Monday, June 20, 1977, page 30:

“MILLER
Kathryn (Katie) Miller of 18 E Lake Shore Drive, Round Lake Park, Illinois, beloved wife of the late Ray, dear mother of Ernest Holman, Edwin (Red) Holman, fond sister of Ray Hurst, Clifford Hurst and Mona (Fred Jr.) Cairns, member Order of Eastern Star and White Shrine of Lake Forest.  Services Tuesday, 11 a.m., at MacGillis Funeral Home, 350 Goodnow Blvd, Round Lake, Ill.  Interment Fort Hill Cemetery.  546-3300.”