Jeannette CrawleyAge: 86 years1902–1988
- Name
- Jeannette Crawley
- Given names
- Jeannette
- Surname
- Crawley
- Married name
- Jeannette Cooper
Birth | February 10, 1902 |
Death of a maternal grandmother | Esther Ann Catlin 1903 (Age 10 months) |
Death of a paternal grandfather | David Crawley July 29, 1910 (Age 8 years) Note: David Crawley was born in Clark County, Illinois on October 20, 1831. He was the son of Anderson and Sarah Whitlock Crawley. They moved to Fairbanks County (sic - s/b Fairbanks Twp, Sullivan County, Indiana) in 1840. He founded the furniture and undertaking firm of Crawley & McKinley in 1860. In 1870, he was elected County treasurer. In 2878, he was elected County Auditor and served 8 years. He later served several years as Clerk and Treasurer for the town of Sullivan, Indiana.
He died on July 29, 1910 during an operatoin performed in his home in Sullivan without anathesia (sic). He had been ill for several months with kidney trouble. David Crawley married Mary Anne Drake, daughter of Henry and Agnes Drake on Decemner 23, 1952. They had six children. The oldest, Charles Edgar Crawley, was the father to Jeannette Crawley Cooper. |
Death of a father | Charles Edgar Crawley January 27, 1911 (Age 8 years) Note: January 14th, from the Saturday edition of the Sullivan (Indiana) Daily Times:
ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIMSELF
CHARLES E. CRAWLEY TIRED OF LIVING, SLASHES THROAT WITH PAPER KNIFE, FOLLOWS AN ARREST
Was taken into custody few days ago on charge of issuing check on Sullivan bank, when he had no funds - - Condition critical. Sullivan people were shocked Saturday by the news of an attempt of Charles E. Crawley, to commit suicide in a hotel at Indianapolis. Word from Indianapolis at noon Saturday was that Crawley was suffering intensely, but probably would recover. Mrs. Charles E. Crawley went to Indianapolis Saturday morning concerning the attempt an Indianapolis dispatch says: Within four days after he had been arrested, charged with petty larceny, following the cashing of an alleged worthless check on a Sullivan bank, Charles E. Crawley of Sullivan attempted to commit suicide yesterday afternoon in a room at the St. Nicholas Hotel, 1812 West Ohio Street, making an ugly wound in his throat with a paper knife. Crawley was found by Miss Minnie Orth, manager of the hotel, shortly before seven o’clock last evening, after the door to his room had been forced by W.D. Smith. Crawley is at the City Hospital, where it is said he may recover, although he is in critical condition from loss of blood. Crawley had been in Indianapolis several days in connection with a desired position as clerk in the House of Representatives. When he was taken to the hospital, following the attempted suicide yesterday, he told the police he did not know why he tried to end his life, except that he was tired of living.
ARRESTED MONDAY
Crawley was arrested Monday by detectives Dugan and Hull, charged with petty larceny. Henry C. Dipple, a North Delaware Street saloon keeper, cashed a check of ten dollars for him. He was released on bond and a trial is set for January 17. His arrest is thought to have some bearing on the attempted suicide last night.
Crawley registered at the St. Nicholas Hotel Tuesday and has been there since that time. Yesterday when he failed to leave his room, Miss Orth went to the door and called several times, but Crawley failed to respond. She became frightened and went for aid. Smith was standing in the hall, and with a pass key opened the door. He said Crawley was lying on the bed in the room gasping for breath.
The police were bicycle men Hartsell and Stewart went at once to the hotel. Crawley refused to talk with them, except to say he knew of no reason for the act other than that he wanted to die. He was placed in a police emergency machine and hurried to the hospital. The paper knife with which he attempted to kill himself is in the hands of the police.
Crawley came to the hotel Tuesday”, said Miss Orth, “coming in through the rear entrance the first time he came. He wanted a room, and I gave him the one on the third floor where he was found last night. Each day he paid for his room in advance and hardly ever stepped out except to get his meals.”
FAILS TO LEAVE HIS ROOM
“ Today when he failed to go out for dinner I was frightened and went to his room. He told me at the time, which was about 12 o’clock, that he would be out of the room in a few minutes. I waited for him to appear, but he still failed to come. About 7 o’clock I again went to the room and called, but he failed to answer. Then we opened the door with a pass key.”
Crawley evidently committed the act sometime yesterday afternoon, according to police. The blood on the sheets and coveret had dried. There were no papers in the room to tell why Crawley had tried to end his life. Miss Orth said so far as she knew Crawley had not been drinking in the room, although his appearance indicated that he had been drinking for several days. She said when he registered his hand shook convulsively. He registered under an assumed name.”
January 16th, from the Monday Sullivan Daily Times:
RECOVERY IS SURE Word was received from Indianapolis Monday that Charles E. Crawley, who tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat in an Indianapolis hotel Friday night, is improving rapidly and there is no question but that he will recover. Mr. (Bert) Crawley who went to see him Saturday was expected to return home Monday.
January 23rd, from the Monday Sullivan Daily Times:
C.E. CRAWLEY IS WORSE
Bert Crawley returned home Sunday from Indianapolis where he was at the bedside of C.E. Crawley. Mr. Crawley’s condition is worse. He is unconscious and his family and friends entertain very little hope for his recovery.
February 1st, from the Wednesday Sullivan Daily Times:
CRAWLEY IS DEAD Word was received at 9 o’clock Tuesday night that Charles E. Crawley died at the Protestant Deaconess Hospital in Indianapolis. It was generally thought that Mr. Crawley was growing better, but the change for the worse came last Friday. The remains will be brought to Sullivan Wednesday afternoon and will be taken to the John H. Allen undertaking parlors. The funeral will be private Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. The service will be conducted by Rev. J.H. McArthur, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
February 2nd, from the Thursday Sullivan Daily Times:
FUNERAL IS HELD The funeral of Charles E. Crawley was held Thursday afternoon at 2:20 at the residence of his mother, Mrs. David Crawley, 218 West Giles Street and was preached by Rev. J.H. McArthur, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Miss E.D. Crawley of Kansas City arrived Thursday to attend the funeral and will visit relatives here for a short time. |
Death of a paternal grandmother | Mary Anne Drake 1922 (Age 19 years) |
Death of a mother | Kate Lou Basler March 13, 1951 (Age 49 years) Cause: Carcinoma of rectum and senility |
Death of a brother | Ferdinand Basler “Ferd” Crawley 1953 (Age 50 years) |
Death of a brother | Charles Eugene “Gene” Crawley November 25, 1955 (Age 53 years) |
Death of a brother | David “Dave” Crawley October 11, 1965 (Age 63 years) |
Death of a brother | Joseph Harold “Jo” Crawley January 2, 1973 (Age 70 years) |
Death of a sister | Madeline Crawley September 29, 1973 (Age 71 years) |
Death of a sister | Margaret Looise Crawley April 17, 1986 (Age 84 years) |
Death of a husband | Homer 'Kenneth' “Kenny and Ken” Cooper March 17, 1988 (Age 86 years) Cause: Congestive Heart Failure and Lower Bowell Cancer |
Death | May 31, 1988 (Age 86 years) Cause of death: Congestive Heart Failure and Alzeimer's Disease symptoms |
Family with parents |
father |
Charles Edgar Crawley Birth: August 15, 1857 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: January 27, 1911 — Marion Co, Indiana, USA |
mother |
Kate Lou Basler Birth: April 30, 1863 — Sullivan Co, New York, USA Death: March 13, 1951 — Bexar Co, Texas, USA |
Marriage: March 21, 1882 — Sullivan, Hamilton Twp, Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA |
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20 months elder brother |
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20 months elder brother |
Charles Eugene “Gene” Crawley Birth: July 18, 1885 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: November 25, 1955 — New York Co, New York, USA |
2 years elder brother |
David “Dave” Crawley Birth: October 5, 1887 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: October 11, 1965 — Hamilton Co, Ohio, USA |
23 months elder sister |
Agnes Katherine Crawley Birth: August 26, 1889 Death: 1892 |
3 years elder brother |
Joseph Harold “Jo” Crawley Birth: February 20, 1892 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: January 2, 1973 |
2 years elder sister |
Margaret Looise Crawley Birth: May 17, 1894 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: April 17, 1986 — Bexar Co, Texas, USA |
2 years elder brother |
Willard Timothy Crawley Birth: July 6, 1896 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: March 7, 1898 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA |
3 years elder sister |
Madeline Crawley Birth: February 10, 1899 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: September 29, 1973 — Orange Co, California, USA |
3 years herself |
Jeannette Crawley Birth: February 10, 1902 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: May 31, 1988 — Bexar Co, Texas, USA |
Family with Homer 'Kenneth' “Kenny and Ken” Cooper |
husband |
Homer 'Kenneth' “Kenny and Ken” Cooper Birth: November 13, 1899 — Marion Co, Indiana, USA Death: March 17, 1988 — Bexar Co, Texas, USA |
herself |
Jeannette Crawley Birth: February 10, 1902 — Sullivan Co, Indiana, USA Death: May 31, 1988 — Bexar Co, Texas, USA |
daughter |
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son |
Private |