Living married MACNAIR D. [Group Sheet]

Living married Living [Group Sheet]

FABER married COULTER MAYMIE. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The following appeared in the church newsletter of Dr. Donald E. Riggs.

During High School days, Pastor John Riggs carried papers during his freshman year and worked in a grocery store the rest of those growing years. After graduation he worked in the First National Bank of Bloomington, Indiana for fourteen years. During that time he served most every office in the church.
On June 25, 1933 he married Dorothy Gines of Washington, Indiana who taught school for six years. They were active in the Bloomington Free Methodist Church where John joined at the age of fifteen and continued service and membership there until they entered the ministry in 1942. Before they entered the ministry Pearce Archer and Mary Joanna were born to the happy couple.
John's first appointment was at the St. Francisville and Liberty circuit, Illinois. He pastored there four years and took the Headquarter's Ministerial four year course during his pastorate there. Janet Sue, now "Ames" was born there.
In 1946 they were transferred to Light and Life Chapel, Indianapolis, Indiana where he was their first pastor. While there, Ruth Jeannine was born. He spent 10 years of his ministry serving in the Wabash conference of the Free Methodist Church of North America.
John received a telephone call from Superintendent F. J. Archer of the Southern California-Arizona Conference on Thanksgiving night in 1951. January 3, 1952 found the family unloading their furniture at the parsonage of the Hillcrest Free Methodist Church, San Diego, California. Seven and one half wonderful years were spent there. It was a joy to see the Sunday School average go from 124 to 306, besides mothering the Grossmont-LeMesa Church.
They pastored the Pasadena Church one year. Then came the appointment by the Conference Board of Administration to Conference Director of Finance. At this time they moved to Hermon on Monterey Road and lived there for fifteen years. For the first three years of this appointment, John was full time in the Conference office. Then they were assigned as Pastor of the Los Angeles Second church where he served for fifteen years. Thus, the last three years of his conference office he was also pastoring a church.
Pearce, Janet and Jeannine were all married from the Hermon Church of which they were then members. John and Dot attended and served the Hermon Church the first three years while he was in the Conference office.
As of conference 1978 he was retired as full time pastor and received the appointment as Associate Pastor of the Hermon Church.
He made the statement in his farewell message at Second Church, "The Lord has one more mountain for him to climb." They are here with us at Hermon and what is best said of Pastor John is that he is LOVE.....pure, wonderful, sweet unmatched LOVE. We are so fortunate that he has agreed to be a part of our ministry. The Lord has truly been faithful to us. WE WELCOME WITH OPEN ARMS & HEARTS our own Pastor John Riggs and Dorothy.


Order for funeral service.

Front Cover:In Memory of My Loving Husband and Our Dad
John E. Riggs

ORDER OF SERVICE UPON DEPARTURE TO HEAVEN

Celebration of HopeL.A. Second Church Choir
ObituaryEarl R. Schamehorn
In Memory of a Spiritual FatherMason Johnson
ScriptureDavid Buffong
PrayerVirgil Raley
Celebration of HopeLife Chinese Church Choir of Montebello
In Memory of a BrotherElmer Riggs
In Memory of a FriendWesley L. Keller
"What a Day That Will Be"William McKinney/Chris Kugler
"Well Done Thou Good and
Faithful Servant"James E. Denison
"Hallelujah"Hermon Choir

Dorothy wrote a note on the program she sent to Herald and Lorene Gines: Congregation sang "I'm so Glad I'm a Part of the Family of God". I and my family greeted everyone at the door as they left.

Middle of program has a picture of John. Birth:June 20, 1907; Death:August 2, 1979

A FAITHFUL MAN OF GOD (Poem that appeared inside funeral program.)

How shallow would my life have been,
how dark and hard the way
But for a faithful man of God
I met one blessed day.
He told me of the love of God
and how Christ died for me.
But for a faithful man of God
I still in sin would be.
And as the years went passing by,
my faith in Christ did grow,
Because the faithful man of God
was teaching me to sow.
His warm, slow, patient, loving ways
inspired me to seek
The things he taught and lived himself;
how blessed are the meek.
He never was too busy; his help was always there.
A faithful man that God could use
in answer to my prayer.
And now that God has called him home
may my life prove to be
As faithful as the one God sent
to show the way to me.


TRIBUTE by Paul N. Ellis

John Riggs was my friend of many years. He and his family have been dear to my family since our youthful days. I am dimished by his death.
My privilege of friendship with him is not unique however, for John Riggs was a sincere friend to all he knew. His capacity to love was boundless.
- his love of God knew no reservation.
- his love of wife and children was deep and abiding.
- his love of those he served as pastor was all inclusive.
- his love of friends brought joy and affirmation to all who knew him.
When we first heard of his death, Delores exclaimed, John personified love.
Indeed he did.



Obituary: REV. JOHN RIGGS MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Rev. James E. Denison of Hermon Free Methodist Church of Highland Park delivered the keynote eulogy at memorial services August 5 for Rev. John E. Riggs, an associate minister at Hermon for the last few years.
The service was officiated by Rev. Earl Schamehorn, conference superintendent, and choir selections were sung by Los Angeles Second Free Methodist, Montebello Life Chinese and Hermon church groups. More than 500 family and friends attended the services. Tributes also were spoken by Rev. Elmer Riggs, a brother, Wesley Keller and Mason Johnson.
Rev. Riggs was born June 20, 1907 in Bloomington, Indiana and died Aug. 2 at White Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a pastor for 37 years and lived in California for 27 years serving a pastorship at Free Methodist Church of Los Angeles.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son Pearce, Seattle, Washington; three daughters, Joanna Smith, Greenville, Illinois; Janet Ames, Los Angeles and Jeannine Morgan, Carpinteria; Indiana; a sister Jessie Beeler, Sun City, Arizona and 11 grandchildren.
Interment was at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills on August 6.

JOHN married GINES DOROTHY BURGET on 25 Jun 1933 in Vincennes, Indiana. DOROTHY (daughter of GINES JOHN WESLEY and BURGET IDA MAE (MARY)) was born on 19 Feb 1906 in Vincennes, Indiana; died on 18 Jun 1982 in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA; Bd. Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Index to Birth Records: Knox County, IN. 1882-1920, Vol. I A-G, W.P.A. Ch. 20, P. 97, City Health Office, Vincennes, Indiana.

Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills

A Service of Memory for Dorothy B. Riggs
BornFebruary 19, 1906 Vincennes, Indiana
Passed AwayJune 18, 1982 Highland Park, California
Service HeldJune 26, 1982 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Hills
Service conducted byDr. Donald Riggs, Free Methodist Church, Oregon
Eulogy byThe Reverend James Dennison
Dolos byRich Hoover
James Alexander
Cathy Musulli
OrganistVirginia King
Funeral DirectorForest Loawn Mortuary, Hollywood Hills
IntermentSummerland, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California

Notes:

Wanda L. Gines has marriage license for John W. Gines and Ida M. Burget.


Born Sumner, Illinois, Lawrence County.
Moved to Tunnel Hill, English, Crawford County, Indiana.
Moved to Davies County approximately 1914.

PRESS NOTES

John W. Gines passes away on New Year's Day.
Funeral Services to be held Sunday Morning at 11 o'clock.

John W. Gines, 73, living on Washington route one, died at his ome at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had been ill since November 1939 and in a serious condition since last September 1.

A native of Sumner, Illinois, Mr. Gines was born June 25, 1867. He was the son of Henry and Hannah E. (Herrin) Gines, and was educated in the Sumner schools. Mr. Gines followed the occupation of farming. He came to this county 26 years ago last March.

He is survived by his wife, Ida M. Gines, whom he married November 24, 1887, and the following children: Rolla H. and Oral N. Gines, both of Washington; Herald M. Gines, of Washington rural route; Ray I. Gines and Mrs. Dorothy B. Riggs, both of Bloomington; and Mrs. Isis M. Hoss, Washington rural route.

Another daughter, Nora E. Gines, is deceased.

Mr. Gines was a member of the Free Methodist Church and one of its most enthusiastic supporters. He was a highly esteemed citizen.

Friends may call at the family residence.

Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Mr. Fletcher and the Rev. Leroy McDowell in charge, and burial at Sumner, Illinois.


WILL OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gines, who live north of the Longfellow school at the north edge of Washington, will have open house Thursday from 2 to 4 o'clock, at which time they will welcome friends in observance of their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

John W. Gines was born on June 25, 1867, and Ida M. Burget was born February 13, 1867, both near Sumner, Illinois. They grew up within two miles of each other, attended day school together at old Center, and also Sunday school at old Wesley Chapel.

They were married at the age of 20 years and have spent 50 years of happily married life together. Seven children blessed their union, four being residents of this city and two of Bloomington, whle the seventh died at Sumner, Illinois at the age of nine years.

Mr. and Mrs. Gines have been in business in Sumner, for five years, and then came to Daviess county 23 years ago, being at Hyatt Station for 13 years before buying the home where they now reside.

For over 30 years the couple have been Bible Christians, keeping up the family altar in the home, and tithing their income and attending and supporting the Free Methodist Church of Washington and other worthy institutions.

The aged couple have revealed their motto as "Ready to Live or Ready to Die". They are reported ready and willing to go day or night to pray for or help in any way the sick or dying.

Names of children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Gines are as follows:

Oral N. Gines, and two children, Donald Ray and Carolyn Sue.

Rolla H. Gines, and three children, Nelline, Edwin and Forrest.

Ray Gines, of Bloomington, and three children, Junior, Joyce and John Thomas.

Herald Gines and children, Ronald and David.

Mrs. John Riggs, of Bloomington, and children, Archer and Joan.

Isis Hoss, of Hyatt Station and children, Ruth, Dorothy, Helen, Geneva, Virginia, Eleanor, Darlene, John and Paul.

Nora Gines, a daughter, died at the age of nine years.

Wanda L. Gines has in her files the handwritten list of guests attending their golden wedding celebration.

PRESS NOTES

J. W. Gines dies following long illness.

Funeral Sunday Morning for Well Known Local Farmer.

John W. Gines, 73, well known farmer of Washington twp., died at 5:30 o'clock Wed. morning at the family home, about half a mile north of the Longfellow school on the Edwardsport Road.

Death of the well known man was attributed to a complication of ailments, and came after a lingering illness which began in November a year ago. He had been serviously ill since last September.

Native of Sumner, Ill., the deceased was born June 25, 1867. He was a son of Henry and Hannah E. (Herrin) Gines and spent his early life in the Sumner community. He came to Daviess county 26 years ago last March and had resided here since that time.

Married on November 24, 1887, Mr. Gines is survived by the wife, Ida M. (Burget) Gines. Six of seven children born to the union also survive. They are Rolla H. Gines of Washington, Ray I. Gines of Bloomington, Oral N. Gines of Washington, Isis M. Hoss of Washington, R. R. Dorothy B. Riggs of Bloomington, and Herald M. Gines of Washington R. R. A daughter, Nora E. Gines, is deceased. There also are 25 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren surviving.

Mr. Gines was a devoted member of the Free Methodist Church of this city, and had been quite active in past years in developing young men for the ministry. Several of these will participate in the final rites for Mr. Gines.

Funeral services have been arranged for 11 o'clock Sunday morning, and will be held at the Free Methodist church. Rev. Fletcher and Rev. McDowell will have charge, with burial following in Sumner, Illinois.

The body of Mr. Gines has been returned to the family home, after burial preparation at the Gill Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the home to pay respects.


OBITUARY OF J. W. GINES

We are taught in the work of God that man was created a little lower than the angels. Whatever this may mean to us, we are sure that the Marvelous Cabinet consisting of reason, Will, and Conscience, are God-given powers and by these man is distinguished from the beasts sof the field with capacity for higher rational life and Spiritual insight.

To this truth John Wesley Gines was awakened years ago by the birth of a moral personality.

In Bible terms we wold say he was "born again" or truly converted to Jesus, and later saw the consistency of the teaching of God's word relation to the doctrine of heart holiness, and our ransom powers being fully dedicated to God.

This was the experience that gave this good man a never dying zeal and fervor for the salvation of men and the prosperity of the cause of Christ.

It was the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that pressed the matter of a place of worship upon the heart of Bro. Gines while living near Taswell Crawford County Indiana.

There was no finance and not many people interested but despite the prevailing indifference and unfavorable surroundings - his faith touoched the God of Miracles and the church was erected. Grand revivals followed and many who were converted to Christunder the labors of John Gines have long since gone to their heavenly reward.

It was almost 26 years ago since Bro. Gines located in Daviess County North of Washington. Again the revival fire was kindled in his heart and plans were set in operation for an ingathering of Souls.

As a result of this inspiration more than one hundred and fifty people were converted to Christ in the old theater building on West VanTrees St. and a Free Methodist Church organized with forty-four Charter members.

Later followed the erection of the building, we worship in today. Bro. Gines has served the Church through all the reverses and problems that are common to those who carry responsibility in religious activities. Many times has he been elected as delegate to the Annual Conference of his Church. Also served as Local Preacher, Class Leader and Chairman of various committees. Yet with an humble attitude and congenial Spirit he won the hearts and love of many people in and outside of Church circles.

We would not forget while we mention the many virtues of this good man that a consecrated devoted mother in Israel shared her life in all the efforts which were crowned with success. Ida M. Burget to whom he was married November 24, 1887. Never failed to play the part of a faithful wife and an affectionate mother. For 53 years they have journeyed together and reared a family of six children. One having died at an early age.

Living are Rolla H. Gines, Washington, Indiana; Ray I. Gines, Bloomington, Indiana; Oral N. Gines, Washington, Indiana; Isis M. Hoss, Washington, Indiana; Dorothy B.Riggs, Bloomington, Indiana; and Herald M.Gines, Washington, Indiana beside 23 grand children and 3 great grand children.

Well done thou good and faithful servant, are the words of our dear Lord. Your toils have won for you a crown, up here is your reward.

What glorious things you shall behold. Eye hath not seen nor hath ear heard. But mansions fair so we are told, are for the saints so says the Lord.



Wanda L. Gines has funeral book with the following information:

In Memory of
John Wesley Gines
Born Sumner, Illinois, June 25, 1867

Entered into rest
Washington, Indiana, January 1, 1941
73 yrs. 6 mo. 6 days

Interment
Sumner, Illinois, January 5, 1941; 2:30 p.m.

Father's Father Henry Geines
Father's Mother Easter (Ester) Geines
Father Henry S. Geines
Mother Hannah E. Herrin Gines
Deceased John Wesley Gines
Wedded to Ida Mary Burget

Other Members of Family: Rolla Harrison Gines
Raymond Irl Gines
Nora Ethel Gines (deceased)
Oral Norval Gines
Isis Matilda Gines Hoss
Dorothy Burget Gines Riggs
Herald Marshall Gines

Services: Washington, Indiana
Free Methodist Church
January 5, 1941; 11:00 a.m.

Officiating: Rev. Leroy McDowell
Rev. Noah Fletcher

Other Speakers: James Bright Ralph Bright
Cleo Denbo Elmer Riggs
Clayton Cassidy Rex Fortner

Music: Jesus Lover of My Soul
He Hideth My Soul
Asleep in Jesus
Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Selections Rendered by: Ina Horton Rena Green
Dorothy Horton Hazel Horton
Noah Fletcher Guy Horton
William Horton Elmer Riggs

Bearers: A. M Perkins Walter Hand
Ray Tharpe Rodney Delphia
Alvin McCracken Clifford Chattin



Note on back of sales slip carried in his billfold.
Just one year ago today the dearest flower on earth to me was taken away to be with God who gave her to me for awhile and in our ups and downs and our trials we shared such (maybe it's each) other love we had our heart aches and so on but through God there is some day we may join hands again around God's white throng.

Wanda L. Gines has what remains of the Local Preacher's License for J. W. Gines for Wabash Conference. The bottom was eaten away so we do not know the date or the superintendent.


There was a page in the family bible entitled: "Family temperance Pledge"
Believing it to be better for all we, the undersigned solemnly promise, by the help fo God, to abstain from the use of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage.
The following signatures appear below this: J. W. Gines, Rolla H. Gines, Raymond I. Gines, and Oral N. Gines.


A document was found dated Mt. Carmel, Ill., Nove. 3rd, 1904. In consideration of Two Hundred received of J. W. Geines, I hereby sell and transfer to J. W. Geines a 1/32 interest in the lease of 80 acres more or less on the farms of H. L. Herrod, M. E. Eggleston G'd'n and J. M. Baker in Allen County Ohio, and I agree to drill one test well into the Trenton Rock sand without further cost to said parties. These leases provide for one sixth (1/6) of the oil to go to the land owner and a money consideration for the gas if used off the premises.
H. J. Rodgers (difficult to read/may not be correct)

WARRANTY DEED, City of Sumner, Ill. to John W. Gines, Sumner, Ill.
This Indenture Witnesseth, that the grantors H. A. Murphy Mayor and wife Christy, city clerk of the City of Sumner in the county of Lawrence and State of Illinois for and in consideration of the sum of Five dollars, in hand paid. conveys and warrants to John W. Gines of the City of Sumner County of Lawrence and State of Illinois the following described Real Estate, to-wit: Lot #124 in Second addition to City Cemetery situated in the City of Sumner in the County of Lawrence in the State of Illinois hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virture of the Homesteach Exemption Laws of this State. Dated, this 8th day of October, A. D.: 189
signed by: H. A. Murphy, Mayor
Wife Christy City Clerk

JOHN married BURGET IDA MAE (MARY) on 24 Nov 1887 in M. at res by W. H. Wagy; witnessed by Emma Wagy, minister's wife, & Isis Kilgore. IDA (daughter of BURGET DANIEL D. and WAGNER MATILDA ALMEDA (ALEMEDA)) was born on 13 Feb 1867 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 1946 in Indpls., IN. Nursing Home; dod may be 12/16/46; was buried in City Cemetery, Sumner, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Wanda L. Gines has the funeral book showing the following information.

IN MEMORY OF

Mrs. Ida Mary Gines
Born Sumner, Ill. February 13, 1867
Entered into rest Indpls., Indiana December 20, 1946
79 yrs. 10 mo. 7 days
Interment Sumner, Illinois
December 22, 1946; 3:45 p.m.

Father's father - David Burget
Father - Daniel Burget
Mother - Matilda Burget
Deceased December 20, 1946
Wedded to John W. Gines
Services - Free Methodist Church, Washington, Indiana December 22, 1946;
1:00 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. J. L. Bright - sermon
Rev. L. B. Eggleston - assisted
Rev. E. G. Grimes - Tribute
Music - Mrs. Corinna Hawf - piano
Quartet - Mr. Guy Horton, Mr. Wm. Horton, Miss Hazel Horton, Mrs. Rena Green
Selections - Asleep in Jesus
Goodnight and Good Morning
Will the Circle be Unbroken
Bearers - Junior Gines, Forrest Gines, Edwin Gines, Bernard Thrasher, Harold Godwin, Alvin McCrackin
Flower Bearers - Nelline Gines, Carolyn Gines, Virginia Hoss, Charlene Hoss, Helen Hoss, Joanna Riggs, Joyce Thrasher, Eleanor Hoss


Handwritten obituary found in funeral book.

Mrs. Ida M. Gines, widow of John W. gines, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Riggs of Indianapolis at 6:00 a.m. this morning December 20. She had been ill for several years and seriously ill a week. Mrs. Gines was 79 years old. Born February 13, 1867 in Lawrence Co., Illinois. She was the daughter of Daniel and Matilda Burget. She was educated in the Illinois schools and was married November 24, 1887 to John W. Gines. Mrs. Gines came to Daviess Co. to live in 1915. Mr. Gines died January 1, 1941. Living children are Rolla, Ray, Oral, and Herald; two daughers Isis M. Hoss and Dorothy B. Riggs. A daughter Nora E. Gines preceded her in death. She leaves 26 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers Frank Burget, John Burget and Wesley Burget of Sumner, Illinois. One sister Mrs. Susan Berlin of Calhoun, Illinois. Mrs. Gines was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Free Methodist church with burial in the Sumner, Illinois Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gill funeral chapel after noon Saturday.



At the Berlin/Burget Reunions, we have been told a gentleman of the James gang attended.

The cross to the Uncle Berlin Gaither's Family was that his grandmother married a Berlin. Ida's sister Susan married Jake Berlin.


Wanda L. Gines has in her possession a postcard the front of which says "God is Love" in fancy lettering. The back is addressed to Mrs. Matilda Burget, Sumner, ILL. The message reads: All Well and Happy having the Best time of our lives. Jesus is so good to us. J. W. and Ida Gines. Babys name is Herald. The post mark is not clear, only the word IND. It would have to be in Dec. of 1911 or early 1912 since Herald was born December 10, 1911.