Samuel Reed Heller born October 12, 1890 in Norfolk, Virginia. The son of Edward W. born April 16, 1869 in Indianapolis, Indian. And Levina Elizabeth (Oswalt) Heller born December 6, 1870 in Poneto, Indiana.
This couple was married August 25, 1888 in Indiana. On February 21, 1889, a son, Jessie Clyde was born, followed by Verna May May 30, 1896, Russel Edson April 23, 1899. By 1900, the Heller family was living in Harrison, Indiana. Edward was a farmer and the Samuel was in school. On June 25, 1905, a daughter Minnie Marie was born, followed by Florence (Flossie) Irene March 5, 1908.
By 1910, the family was living on Walnut Street in Harrison, Indiana. Edward, still farming and Samuel, now eighteen, was working odd jobs. A son, Melvin Adolph was born May 28, 1910, he was a sickly child and passed away, August 11, 1910…