1067. Jarius Allie¹⁰ Fillebrown (Luther Williams⁹, Luther Williams⁸, James⁷, James⁶, Thomas⁵, Thomas⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)^(10421) was born in Wayne, Kennebec County, Maine February 18, 1855.^(10422) Jarius died March 30, 1914 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, at 59 years of age.^(10423) His body was interred circa 1914 in East Livermore Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine.^(10424)

Jarius married Nancy Margelia Brown June 24, 1877.^(10425) Margelia was born June 28, 1855 in East Livermore, Androscoggin County, Maine.^(10426) Margelia^(10427) was the daughter of Caleb Welsey Brown and Emeline Maguire Pratt. Margelia died April 4, 1938 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, at 82 years of age.^(10428) She died at home at 1118 West 3rd.

Her body was interred circa 1938 in East Livermore Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine.^(10429) Margelia, Caleb Welsey Brown's child, resided with Caleb in East Livermore Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine circa 1876.^(10430) Margie later became the adoptive mother of Anna Louise Tufts Fillebrown who was born September 30, 1880 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10431) She became Anna Louise Tufts Fillebrown's adoptive mother September 1, 1884 in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^(10432) Anna was born Annie Frances Tufts daughter of Charles Hiram Tufts and Mehitable "Annie" Young nee Tufts of Lynn, MA. Charles was born in New Hampshire and Mehitable was born in Nova Scotia. Anna was born on Rear Broad Street. Her birth date was reported to be September 6, 1880 in the adoption records, September 8, 1880 in the "Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family" by Charles Bowdoin Fillebrown, 1910, and September 30, 1880 on a "Copy of Record of Birth" dated November 20, 1990.

Margelia, as Jarius's wife, resided with him in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio September 1, 1884.^(10433) Margelia moved from a home in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio to Marion, Grant Co., Indiana circa 1892.^(10434) The family moved so that Jarius Fillebrown could establish the Marion Mattress Works.

Date unknown, Margelia, a Methodist, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.^(10435) She was a member for many years.

Margelia, as Jarius's wife, resided with him in Marion, Grant County, Indiana circa 1910.^(10436) This house "....is one of the finest in the city" and was located at 1118 West Third Street where it had been built in 1902.

This is a bit of history.^(10437) Nancy Fillebrown was "a recognized leader in the local district Women's Home Missionary Society" in Marion, IN in 1910.

Margelia, a grandparent, resided with Robert in Marion, Grant County, Indiana circa 1929.^(10438) The address was 1118 West Third Street. Robert and Leathe lived there most of their lives. The house was owned and built by Jarius A. and Nancy M. Fillebrown who built the house in 1902.

Margelia resided in Marion, Grant County, Indiana March 19, 1934.^(10439)

Jarius was listed on the Kent's Hill School roll as a student in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine date unknown.^(10440) He completed his education there.

Jarius was listed on the Maine Wesleyan Seminary roll as a student in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine circa 1872.^(10441) "His education was in its more advanced stage here."

Jarius was employed at his father's business as Machinist in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine about 1873.^(10442) He started this trade in Maine and continued it in Piqua, Ohio. He continued until about 1890.

Jarius later became the adoptive father of Anna Louise Tufts Fillebrown who was born September 30, 1880 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10443) He became Anna Louise Tufts Fillebrown's adoptive father September 1, 1884 in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^(10444) Anna was born Annie Frances Tufts daughter of Charles Hiram Tufts and Mehitable "Annie" Young nee Tufts of Lynn, MA. Charles was born in New Hampshire and Mehitable was born in Nova Scotia. Anna was born on Rear Broad Street. Her birth date was reported to be September 6, 1880 in the adoption records, September 8, 1880 in the "Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family" by Charles Bowdoin Fillebrown, 1910, and September 30, 1880 on a "Copy of Record of Birth" dated November 20, 1990.

Jarius resided in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio September 1, 1884.^(10445) Jarius moved from a home in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio to Marion, Grant Co., Indiana circa 1892.^(10446) The family moved so that Jarius Fillebrown could establish the Marion Mattress Works.

Jarius was employed at Marion Mattress Works as founder and operator in Marion, Grant County, Indiana after 1892.^(10447) He was in this business for several years until November 10, 1913. It was "built up on his own account one on the largest businesses of its kind ... employing fifty to seventy-five hands." "Its trade extended over the United States and into South America and the islands of the sea."

Jarius was a member of the I.O.O.F. in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.^(10448) He held responsible offices in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Jarius was a member of Knights of Pythias in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.^(10449) He held responsible offices in this society.

Date unknown, Jarius, a Methodist, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.^(10450) "From early manhood he has been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, having served as class leader and Sunday School teacher and superintendent."

Jarius resided in Marion, Grant County, Indiana circa 1910.^(10451) This house "....is one of the finest in the city" and was located at 1118 West Third Street where it had been built in 1902.

This is a bit of history. The "Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family" noted that "Diversion from his hard work he finds in music, both instrumental and vocal. While not posing as a professional, he is recognized as one of the leading baritone singers of his city (Marion, Indiana), and is in great demand for local recitals and festivals. For many years he has been connected with the church choirs of Marion, frequently as leader." The "History of Grant County" noted that "A Republican in his political views, he has stanchly upheld the principles of that party but has never displayed any tendency to engage in the political fray of the community. His active work is carrid on rather along civic than political lines, and he is recognized as a dominant force in the communal life of the city and as one who looks for the best good on the city in preference to the advancement of any political ideas. As such his life in Marion has been one of the utmost usefulness, and some mention of him and his work should be given proper place in an historical and biographical work of the nature of which this publication partakes."

Jarius was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.^(10452) Jarius was a member of the Benevolent Crew of Neptune in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.^(10453)

Jarius Allie Fillebrown and Nancy Margelia Brown had the following child:

+ 1454 i. Anna Louise¹¹ Tufts Fillebrown was born September 30, 1880.

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