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GRANT, SPARKS, EARHART

I am looking for any information on John Jackson GRANT and his wife Matilda SPARKS and their family. John was born August 13, 1816 in West Virginia and migrated to Wells Co. in 1837. Matilda SPARKS was born in North Carolina, and also migrated to Wells Co. in 1837. On March 30, 1839 they were united in marriage. To this union was born two sons and five daughters, the oldest being Sarah Ann who on March 7, 1869 married Isaac EARHART. Any information would be appreciated. Cathy Hagen Jan 9 1998

STEVICK

STEVICK--Compiling information on the STEVICK families of OH, IN, and PA. My ancestor, Jacob STEVICK (1824, Cumberland Co., PA - 1895, Allen Co., IN) operated a flour mill in Newville, Wells Co., IN from 1866-1871. George H. STEVICK (my ancestor's younger brother, I believe) was enumerated on the 1880 Wells Co. Census in Harrison Twp. (Bluffton) with his wife, Nancy E., and ch. Elmer, Mary, and Harvey N. Any information on STEVICKs in Wells Co. greatly appreciated.
Dawnette Thompson Jan 9 1998

WOOD

I am searching for information on my grandfather, James Burton WOOD, b. September 11, 1867 in Keystone, Wells County, Indiana. Parents were John H. WOOD (b. 1845/d. 1908) and Lydia A. BELL (b.1844/d.1920) both buried in Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana. Other children of John H. and Lydia WOOD were: F. J. WOOD, Nellie E. WOOD (married PERRY), John A. WOOD d. bef. 1920, Eva L. WOOD d. bef 1920, and P.M. WOOD d. bef. 1920. I would appreciate any information you might have on this family!!! Thanks, Pat.
Pat Gregory Jan 14 1998

CHAPMAN, BENEDICT

I am looking for any information on my grandfather, Royal Montcalm Chapman, who was born in Ossian, IN on 15 Dec. 1877, and on my great-grandfather, Robert Coy Chapman, who was born on 3 Jan 1845, was married in Jefferson Township in Wells County on 4 Jan 1876 to Lucy (Cor)Delia Benedict and who died 10 Jan 1910 in Anderson, IN.

I'm also looking for information on Lucy Benedict and her family and parents, Luther E Benedict, from Ohio, who died 12 Mar 1913 and his first wife, Julia Cotton, also from Ohio. Thanks so much! Mike Chapman Jan 14 1998; email address updated Jun 27 2000


ROBERTS

Seeking descendants of William Roberts (1787 - 1854) and wife, Martha (1790-1862); both buried in the Sparks Cemetery, Rock Creek Twsp., Well Co., IN. Family moved there between 1820 and 1830 from Clinton Co., OH. To OH ca 1817 from KY.
Kim Davis Jan 14 1998

FURNACE

I am looking for my Great Grandmother's parents. My Great Grandmother's name is Martha Ann Furnace. She married a man by the name of Emmanuel Cave, which was later spelled Kave. We have been told that Martha's mother was Indian. We are trying to find out if this information is true. If you could help us, please E-Mail me at [email protected].
Jeff Koons Jan 22 1998

HELMS

Am seeking information on the parents of Sarah HELMS Shepherd, born June 12, 1875 in Wells County, Indiana. Her father was Lansey HELMS, born c. 1826 and Catherine, born c. 1835. Would appreciate any information about them. Thank you.
Carol Pursch Jan 22 1998

MORGAN, WHITE, GARRETT

Have been trying to locate the death record/place of burial of my husband's ggrandfather, John R. Morgan.
1850 Ohio Census, Good Hope, Fayette Co.
MORGAN, John R. bn. 1825 VA	Spouse:  JAMES, Lova (Lovey) bn 1828 DE
	David	6	Sarah E. 4	George	2

1860 IN Census, Wells County
	John	42	Farmer
	Lovey	43?
	David	15	Laborer (my husband's Grandfather)
	Sarah E.14
	George	12
	Noah	10	(cousin of my husband's, can remember visiting
			Noah & sister Mary Morgan Garrett in Good Hope
			in mid to late 1920's)
	Mary A.	 6

Have located the rest of the Morgans in Fairview Cemetery, along with obits on David and his wife Sarah Francisca White Morgan. No record of John and Lovey at Fairview. Wondering if perhaps they returned to Good Hope in later years, but Fayette County records revealed nothing. Thanks,
I. J. (Irma Jean (Myrice) Morgan 1049 Colorado Drive, Merced, CA 95340. Jan 26 1998

BEARD, STEPHENS, HOPKINS

Dear Genealogist I am writing in request to where to obtain information on the Beard/Stephens/Hopkins families formerly of Wells County Indiana? My grandfather Amos Franklin Beard was born March 30th 1878 1&1/2 miles east of East Salem Indiana in a log cabin. My mother has many photo's of the Beard/Stephens/Hopkins families dating late 1800's to early 1900's. Let me know? Thanks.
Burl Abraham Feb 11 1998 rev. Jul 8 1998

LACEY, CLENDENNIN

I have been researching an Elisha Lacey (1797-1843) for quite some time and have never found his parents. His oldest child, a son, John Kerr Lacey and his wife Harriet Clendennin moved to Adams and Wells Counties. I have had the list of their children for quite some time but have never made progress on thier Indiana family.
Marian Townsend Feb 11 1998

THOMPSON, BAY, SARK

I'm looking for information on the family of William Thompson ( - 1831) and his wife Rebecca Miller Thompson Bay (1801-1888). She came to Wells Co. in 1838 with her second husband William Bay (abt.1794-1863). The children of William Thompson and Rebecca were Abraham Thompson (1821-1898) David Thompson (1822-1877) and Delilah Thompson Jones (1830-1911). William Thompson and Rebecca Miller were married in 1820 in Darke Co. Ohio. Also looking for the Jacob Sark family. Jacob (1837-abt.1897) his wife Elizabeth Bower Sark (1819-1901). They came to Wells Co. in 1864. Their children were William H., Simon, Mary B., Harvey B. (1858-aft.1931) and Hannah. Any information welcome.
Judy Dosh Feb 11, 1998

SCHULER, WERLING, KOENEMAN, SCHAKEL

Hello I am looking for my roots in Wells Co ind, (Friedham) the info I am searching for are the following names:
SCHULER MARY ELIZABETH
WERLING, JOHN,AUGEST FREDRICK,FLORENCE KATHRINE LOUISE
KOENEMAN, ANNA CAROLINE CHRISTINA WILHELMINA, , JOHN
SCHAKEL, LOUISE THEY WERE OF GERMAN LUTHREN DECENT AND THEY ATTENDED ST. PAUL LUTHERN CHURCH IN PREBLE THEY MOVED TO ALLEN CO IN 1911....THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE! EVEN RESORCES ON WHERE TO LOOK. THANK YOU -
KATHY Feb 26, 1998

AKER

Surname: AKER I am looking for information about Samuel V. AKER born in Bluffton, Wells Co. IN. on May 17, 1894. He died on May 16, 1940 at the age of 46 in Muncie, Deleware Co. IN. and is buried in the military section of Beech Grove Cemetery in Muncie. His last name could also be spelled AKERS or ACKER. He married Mary Jane LUNSFORD, date and location unknown. She was born May 26, 1899 location unknown. They had at least 4 children that I know of.
(1) Norman Eugene AKER born June 30, 1926 in Franklin Co. Indiana married Phyllis Jean HARNEY (still living in Muncie Indiana) Norman died Feb. 10, 1990 in Muncie, Delewar Co. IN.
(2) Marvin AKER (nickname: Pitty) born June 19, 1930 died Sept. 1977 in Muncie, Indiana
(3) Doris AKER married a COOK
(4) Virginia AKER married Howard HAMPTON
I would like to find Samuel AKER'S parents names and where they came from. Any information about any of these surnames would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.
Linda Aker Feb. 26, 1998

KUNKEL

I am working on my family (Kunkel) genealogy. My 3rd great grandfather (Michael Kunkel) married an Anna Catherine Sentz/Seitz. She was his 2nd wife and had 9 children. I am from his first wife. But am checking everything out. My papers show her birth as 1791, York County, Pa., died in 1870, was buried in Murray Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana with her parents. Peter and Catherine Sentz/Seitz. I am trying to find where Michael Kunkel is buried. He was born 12 Feb 1784 in York County, Pa. and died in Crawford/Richland County in 1846. There is a Kunkel Cemetery in Crawford County, but records do not go back that far and the stones are unreadable. Your papers on the web do not show a Kunkel or Murray Cemetery. Could you possibly check if it would not take to long or send me an address where I might check. It is much appreciated. Thank you
THE KELLERS Mar 6 1998

VORE

Seeking information on the Vore family, some of which lived in Blufton and some in Warren, IN ca. 1906. Calvin Glen Vore, b. Jan. 13, 1889 in Blufton, m. Julia Alberta Mercer, active member in the TEPEE Mama Council, number 222, Daughter of Pochantas, Warren, IN, b. March 9, 1866, d. June 28, 1906 in Dillman, IN. Calvin and Julia had eight children: Fred, Amanda Jane, Etta, Frank P., Ella, Glen Virgil, Gretta- twin to Glen, she died in infancy, Thomas M., and Julia Alberta. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Larry Jolly Mar 6 1998

JONES, NUTTER

I just started my search a couple of months ago. I started in Broken Bow Nebraska because that was where my grandmother was born. I was able to a lot of info back as far as my gg-grandparents. My gg-grandmother Mary Ellen Jones (married names 1st dagan. 2nd freel) was born in Wells County Indiana 8-1837. While at your site trying to see who i could contact re: her parents (i don't know there names) i saw the site for marriages through 1850. I found my gg-grandfathers marriage listed. The problem is the info from Nebraska said his 1st wife was Sarah Ann Nutter, your site has her listed as Mary Ann Nutter. They married 8-19-1860. Is the info at your site correct? I tend to think it is because the marriage took place in Wells co. If so then i would be happy to pass on the info i have on my gg-grandmother Mary. Also any ideas on how to fine the names of her parents? Thanks for a great site and any help you may be able to give......
karen Mar 6 1998

STOUT, BURGESS, SINN/LINN, BOWMAN

Can anyone help me find the parents of Deborah STOUT who married Richard BURGESS on Sept. 24, 1868? Her sister Catharine married Isaac SINN (or LINN) on April 23, 1870. They are shown together on the 1860 census, but not with their parents (Deborah was 15, Catharine 13). Benjamin STOUT married Delila BOWMAN on August 12, 1841 in Wells Co., IN - could these have been the parents of Deborah & Catharine? Believe they lived in Nottingham Twp.
Nola Rains Mar 11 1998

GRAMES, THOMAS

I am looking for information on siblings and ancestors of John Lewis GRAMES born 5 August 1870 died 14 December 1914 in Bluffton. He married Viola Maude THOMAS, born 1 December 1875 in Travisville and died 28 July 1905 in Bluffton. They were married 30 December 1896 in Bluffton. They had three children; George GRAMES born 15 February 1898, Mabel GRAMES born in 1900, and Ralph GRAMES born 6 July 1902. I have a good deal of information on the THOMAS's and John & Viola's children. I have no information on John's family other than he was supposed to have had at least one brother. I also would like to find out anything about John GRAMES' second wife. I have no name to go on. They were married sometime after 1905 and had a child Mary GRAMES born on 6 April 1911. I'd be grateful for any help I can get. Thanks
Art Grames Mar 15 1998

SILVERS

SILVERS I am researching Jame Lee Silvers born 23Aug1839 in Zanesville,In. Family history says it was Boone Co, but there is no Zanesville in Boone Co. There is a Zionsville, though...which I'm also looking into.)James Lee SILVERS married Harriet KIMLER and settled in LeRoy Twnshp,McLean Co. Illinois.If you have connections to the SILVERS family please contact me.
Vivian Granger Mar 15 1998

HOUSEL

I'd be interested in exchanging information on the family of Absalom HOUSEL the son of Peter and Sarah (MYERS) HOUSEL of Northumberland PA and later Trumbull Co., IN and later Wells Co., IN , Absalom married Rhoda (ALLEN) [b. 1814 -NY] , the daughter of Ebenezer and Abigail (SLOCKUM) ALLEN earlier of Rhode Island. Rhoda and Absalom Housel were married 25 December 1834 in Trumbull Co., OH before removing to Wells Co., IN in 1847.
Ken Cool, 107 South Baxter Stree, Auburn, IN 46706-2403. Mar 15 1998

BURKE

BURKE, Uriah b. abt 1822 Ohio, may have came to Wells County, Indiana after 1850 where he may have had a son BURKE, Uriah Newton (Newers) b. 3 Mar 1853. Any information would be appreciated.
Jack E. Burk Mar 24 1998

WEST, MCBRIDE

I have an ancestor named Margaret Ellen West born in Wells Co. May 21, 1850, married Wilson Polk McBride. Margaret West died in Hunter, Ok. on March 7, 1906. Parents were Rebecca Jane McBride (April 5, 1827) and Eleazer West (1823). Rebecca Jane also Married Frank T. McBride. Rebecca's parents were Samuel McBride and Rebecca Zerby. Samuel was born in Va. Rebecca was born in Penn, Dutch is the notation I have. Anyone out there who has anything more on any of these people, I would appreciate sharing. My e-mail is [email protected]. Home address is Jackie Babcock 9109 Hazy Brook Drive, Newalla, OK 74857 thanks for helping.
Jacce Mar 24 1998

SPAULDING

I'm seeking information on STEPHEN S. SPAULDING and ELIZABETH BALES LENOX SPAULDING. They were married July 03,1875 in Henry County and moved to Wells County the same month. He was married previously to PHOEBE GODFREY who died on Nov 16,1874. He died on Oct 29,1877. I do'nt know when ELIZABETH died, or where these people are buried at.Can anyone help me? Any kin of the SPAULDINGS still living? Contact me at [email protected] or 765-664-7286. I will be very glad to share information..........
pehaley Mar 24 1998

GEHRETT

I have lots of information on HENRY GEHRETT born about 1788 and married SUSAN FIANDT. Henry did not come to Wells Co.,until after the death of his wife in 1863. But he had many children who did. LYDIA GEHRETT born Jan 27 1812 who married ABRAHAM S BAKER, ELIZABETH GEHRETT born March 11 1814 who married JACOB SHOEMAKER, SAMUEL GEHRETT born Sept 23 1820 who married SARAH KING, AMOS GEHRETT born Nov 3 1823 who married SARAH HUFFMAN, SARAH GEHRETT born April 4 1825 who married Samuel Stout and then Jacob Warner, SUSAN GEHRETT born May 15 1827 who married WILLIAM KIRKWOOD and ROSANNA GEHRETT born Sept 23 1833 and married RUBEN STOUT. I have followed most of these lines on down to the present. Any GEHRETT in Wells Co. and also in Ohio I probably have information on. Mailing address
GIGI Jacobson 608 Pierce Dr. Santa Maria, Ca 93454. OR E mail me at [email protected] Would enjoy exchanging any information. Apr 14 1998

MYERS, DAVIS

I am searching for the parents of James Monroe MYERS, and his spouse Rebecca DAVIS. They were married in Wells County, Indiana on December 16, 1855. They had a son, also named James Monroe MYERS born Feb. 20, 1862 in Keystone, Wells County, Indiana who married Eliza Jane ROBERTS born Jan. 1861 in Pennsylvania. The children of James Monroe MYERS and Eliza Jane ROBERTS were:
Lorena Wheaten MYERS (my Grandmother)
Ella Virginia MYERS, born Jan 14, 1896
John MYERS
Jack MYERS
Bill MYERS
Nell MYERS
At some point in time, the James Monroe MYERS family migrated to the Sherman, Grayson County, Texas area. If you can help me with any information on any of the above-mentioned folks, I will be forever indebted to you... Also, I have info on the decendants of some of the folks mentioned above and will be glad to share if you need it...
Thanks,
Tom Jackson
1440 Fuller Rd
Tallahassee, Fl 32303
Apr 14 1998

JOHNSON, WRIGHT

I am looking for the parents and children of Achillis C. Johnson b. 12 Jan 1828 in Wells Co, IN. d. 12 Sept. 1854 m. Sarah Wright b. 26 Aug 1830, on 27 Aug 1848. I know the name of one of their children: Percival Johnson b. 1854 Wells Co,IN m. Amanda Ellen Clark b. 1857 IN. If anyone has information please contact me at
[email protected] . Thank You. Apr 14 1998

MURPHY

MURPHY ---Frank, Amy, Albert, Harry, Cash, Olin-Owen, Park, Charley, Gladys, Paul and Hazel. Frank R. Murphy was born in June, 1855, in either Indiana, or Ohio. In 1900, Frank Murphy worked as a teamster in Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana. He lived with his wife, the former Amy Manlove, who was born in August, 1886 in Indiana. Their children included Albert Murphy, born in June, 1882, in Ohio; Harry Freeman Murphy, born Jan. 6, 1892, in Detroit, Michigan; Cash Murphy, born in November, 1893, in Indiana; Olin or Owen Murphy, born in March, 1896, in Indiana; Park Murphy, born in February, 1898; in Indiana; Charley Murphy, born in February, 1900 in Indiana; Gladys Murphy, born in 1902 in Indiana; Paul Murphy, born in 1904 in Indiana; and Hazel Murphy, born in 1905 in Indiana. Social Security records show a Paul Murphy born in 1904, passing away in March, 1968, in Crawfordsville, Mongtomery County, Indiana. I think this may be the Paul Murphy listed above. I am interested in finding any local Murphy descendents to share information. In 1910, Frank and Amy Murphy were living in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois. In 1920, Cash Murphy was living in Justice Precinct No. 1 of Eastland, Texas, with his wife, Ina who was born in 1901. In 1920, Harry Freeman Murphy was living in Center Township, Greene County, Missouri, with his wife, the former Mattie Hinshaw. They had two children, Norman Warren Murphy, and Gene Warren Murphy. Norman Warren Murphy was my father.
Patrick Norman Murphy
230 Eddy Street #1221
San Francisco, CA 94102-6526
(415) 771-2128
e-mail:
[email protected] Apr 14 1998

WERT

WERT, Mariah Catherine
b. Feb 23 1851 Markle, Wells County
d Oct 22 1937 Van Buren, Indiana
Father William Wert
Mother Lydia Miller
Married Franklin Asbury Bratton
b Feb 18 1846 Findley, Ohio
d Oct 17 1934 Van Buren, Indiana
I am looking for information on Mariah Wert's Family. She was my
ggrandmother.
Barbara Bond Richards Apr 24 1998

HIDAY, McFARREN

Who were the parents of Connie J. HIDAY who married Robert A. McFarren on 18 Oct 1958 in Wells Co., IN?
Harriet Lytle, 8861 Liberty Rd. S., Salem, OR 97306-9461
May 11 1998

BOLLINGER

Wish to correspond with anyone related to the Bollinger family of Bluffton. Allied lines: Carpenter. Baker, Crow, Swank. Will share what I have.
Phyllis H. Niles, 5048 N. Bernard St. Chicago, IL 60625-4916
May 11 1998

MENDENHALL

I AM DOING RESEARCH FOR MY MEMBERSHIP IN THE DAUGHTER�S OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. I AM IN NEED OF A COPY OF PAGE 563 IN THE �BIOGRAPHICAL & HISTORICAL RECORD OF WELLS COUNTY�S EARLY SETTLERS�, AND A COPY OF THE TITLE PAGE, I AM TRYING TO PROVE MY ANCESTORS, BENJAMIN AND MARGERY(CLINGHAM) MENDENHALL WHO WERE MENTIONED IN THIS BOOK. I AM ALSO IN NEED OF THE DEATH RECORDS OR NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OF THEIR DEATHS FOR BENJAMIN MENDENHALL WHO WAS BORN OCTOBER 12, 1803 IN JEFFERSON CO. TENNESSEE AND WHO DIED ON NOVEMBER 8, 1855 IN WELLS CO. INDIANA, AND HIS WIFE MARGERY (CLINGHAM) MENDENHALL WHO DIED JUNE 2, 1843 IN WELLS CO. INDIANA. I DO NOT NEED CERTIFIED COPIES. I WILL BE HAPPY TO REIMBURSE YOU FOR THE COSTS OF THE COPIES AND POSTAGE. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME. SINCERELY,
LEONA M. SOMERFELD, 550-15TH LANE NE, POWER, MT 59468, 1-888-463-2561 TOLL FREE
May 11 1998

DAVISON

Any info. available for the Davison family of Wells, County. David Davison m. Adalia Hower in 1889. Thanks for any input.
Rusty May 11 1998
(NOTE: Address reported as 'not working' Aug 21 1998. Rusty - please send your new address!)

MOSIMAN

Hi: My g,g,g grandparents, Ulrich and Christiana Mosiman came to Wells County from Sumiswald, Switzerland in 1857. They also brought their eldest son, Andrew, Andrew married a widow named Caroline Weist Kreps in March of 1959. They had many children: Elizabeth, John, Emma, Jacob (my g, grandfather), Andrew, Elias, Anna Caroline, Edward and Albert. Not all of these children were born in Wells County--although, my g, grandfather was born there on September 18, 1866. I have some leads that Ulrich was Naturalized in Wells County--what I'm really looking for is where he and Christiana are buried. It must be somewhere in or around Wells County. Any advice? Thanks for reading this letter. Sincerely,
Kathy Belmer May 13 1998

STITES

where can we get cemetery and land records for a family name of STITES in wells county? 1850's type of date. Know that the family was there about that time. Curious to know where to seek land ownership records. Regards,
RLTusch (bob) May 20 1998

HENRY

Henry, patrick a son of edmund henry, grandson of patrick henry of virginia. My information says he traveled to Marion Co, Iowa, where he married a Mary Farnum in 1842. In 1844 it says he was in Wells Co, IN. and lived there a number of years, and several of his children were born there. Then he went to Davenport. I am seeking to confirm our henry family is also related to Patrick Henry. I need to know what were the names and dates of any HENRY born in Wells Co. I would appreciate any help. Other names researched> Titus , Johnson, Betzing,Willis,Ramsdale,Marshall,Meyers,Pine,Springer, Hunt. and the list grows.... Thanks to any one who can help!
Clayton E. Betzing May 20 1998

PEEPER

Looking for anyone with last name PEEPER. My grandfather was THAREN WARREN PEEPER, died in 1974. He was a truck driver, drove for Bachman Pretzels in the late 60's and early 70's. Married to Ellen Louise Rizzly who still lives in Markle. My mother, Pamela grew up in Markle, she was born in 1941 in Huntington an only child. My Grandfather had three brothers, I am not sure of the names. His mother was killed in an auto accident in the early 20's. I will ask my mom for more information and post it later. Thank you.
James Engel Jun 8 1998

YOUNT

Looking for the families of Van Buren Yount and Mary Rhoda Hutchison Yount. VB b 1856 IN, Mary R b 1860 Franklin co., KY married in Franklin co., KY 2-28-1883. Had issue: Katie M from earlier marriage b 1880; Liverna b 1883 KY; Ida B. b 1886 KY; Lizzie V. b 1887 KY; Wm T. b 1890 KY; Francis M. b 1893 KY; Mary Rhoda b 1897 IN
Family was living in Chester Twsp, Wells co., IN in 1900 and was living in Montpelier, Blackfor co., IN in 1920. Any information would be helpful. Please email me at [email protected]
Mike Hutcherson Jun 8 1998

WISNER

Looking for info on Aaron WISNER, born 30 Sep 1810 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania and died after 1810 in Wells County, Indiana. His father was William A. WISNER. Aaron married Sarah; born about 1810 in Pennsylvania and died 7 Sep 1870 in Wells County, Indiana. They were married before 1834 and probally in Pennsylvania. By 1850, Aaron and Sarah had four (4) children: John born about 1834 in Pennsylvania; Samuel born about 1836 in Ohio; Harriet born on 7 Jan 1839 in Ohio; Aaron born about 1846 in Indiana. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Steve Niblick
117 South Vine Street
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933
phone: 765-362-1209
e-mail: [email protected]
Jun 8 1998

LACEY

Are there any books in which i might find information on John Kerr Lacey and Harriet Clendenin Lacey who lived in Wells Co and Adams Co. Can you suggest anywhere else I should look? Thanks
Marian Townsend Jun 8 1998

CONNET

My line is from John Connet, who married a Rebecca Pickett. Their son, Pickett Price Connet married a Martha A. Thompson, In Bluffton, Wells Co, IN, 2 Mar 1851. Her parents, John Thompson and Rachael Sweazy Thompson, were also in Wells Co, per a census index in 1840 (John died in 1839, and Rachael is listed on the 1840 census index). Pickett & Martha had many children, and their daughter Clara was my gr grandmother. My second cousin had done some research on this years ago, but her info listed Pickett Price's wife as a Matilda J. Thompson. Indiana Marriage records on the Wells Co website list her name as Martha A.??? Anyway, my sisters & I would love to hear of other descendants of the Connet line.
Cheryl Corcoran
[email protected]
P O Box 990883
Redding, CA 96099-0883
Jun 8 1998

COX

We believe my great grandfather, Isaac Lewis COX was born in Wells Co. in 1871, but as yet have found no documentation of it.
Kristi Gebhart Jun 8 1998

JONES, WISE

1880 U.S. Census Wells Co., Lancaster Twp. Vol. 39 Ed 142 Sheet 31 Line 42
JOHN JONES age 45 b. OHIO
Wife ??
Mary E. Jones daughter age 16 b. Ohio
Abraham Jones son age 13 b. Indiana
Nancy A. Jones daughter age 10 b. Indiana
Frank Jones son age 8 b. Indiana
Lewis Jones son age 6 b. Indiana
George Jones son age 4 b. Indiana
I am looking for infomation on following family MARY E. JONES would be my Great Grandmother she married John Lewis Wise Sep 1, 1881 Mary died Jun. 7, 1938 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan. she is buried in Ft. Wayne Indiana. in 1937 she was survived by Sister Mrs. Charles Hudson. and Brothers Frank and Lewis of Columbia City Indiana I have information on Wise's that I can Share I would like more on this family and parents of JOHN JONES if possible. E-Mail: [email protected] Thank you
Jerry Wise Jun 8 1998

GODFROY, HUNTER, DAGNETTE, FULLER

My people were the Wea and Miami Indians of Indiana. They lived several times in Wells co. My 6th great grandfather, Chief of the Wea Jacco Godfroy, mentioned in my post, is Buried in Wells co. I am sure that there may be connections to my family remaining in Well co.
Looking for Jacco Godfroy, Tack ke-ke-quah, Wea Indian Chief of the Old Orchard Band of Terre Haute Indiana. He married Nancy Morningstar Hunter, her father was Chief Felix Hunter of the Wea Indians. Jaccos sister married a A. Dagnette their son was Christmas Noel Dagnette. Jaccos daughter Mary Godfroy Married a Fuller. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [email protected] or this address if you are on AOL. BrnWolf
Brenda Jun 8 1998

ASHBAUCHER, MAST

I am looking for some information about a Bluffton photographer who died in 1905 or 6 named B. ASHBAUCHER. Mainly, I am interested to know if he was married to Ida MAST Ashbaucher. A number of my historical photos were shot by Ashbaucher and I was wondering if anyone has dates assocated with his various logos (for want of a better word). Even a scan of a dated photography showing a logo would help.
Daniel Ullman Jun 8 1998

CHRISTMAN, DIVELBISS, GROVES

I am looking for information about John Walter CHRISTMAN who moved to Indiana in 1865 or 1866. He married Mariah DIVELBISS GROVES, a widow, on October 28, 1866. He was a physician in Markle, Indiana beginning in about 1868. If you have any information about him, his family or his medical practice, please contact me at [email protected] or M. Blake at P.O. Box 67, Gowen, MI 49326. Thank you.
Marilyn Blake Jul 8 1998

GRAHAM, DONALDSON

I am seeking information about my GGrandmother Ann Elizabeth GRAHAM. She was born in Indiana. She married James McCutcheon DONALDSON 07 Feb 1856 in Wells Co. I don't know her parent's names or any sibling names. She moved to Rice Co. Minnesota after her marriage and had 9 children. Their names are Sarah Dorcas B: 05 Mar 1857 MN, Mary Etta B: 17 Apr 1859, married Samuel Howard VANSELUS 24 Jan 1880 in Dundas, Minn, D: 21 Jan 1938 in Santa Cruz, Calif., Lucy B: 01 May 1861 MN., Elizabeth Frances B: 01 May 1861 MN, Nancy Jane B: 24 Mar 1863 MN, William Newton B: 26 Feb 1865 MN, Harvey Edward B: 06 Jan 1868 MN, Daniel Dusenbury B: 30 Jun 1870 MN, Maria Lavinia B: 28 Mar 1873. James died 11 Aug 1911 in Indiana (Don't know what Co.) and Ann died 12 May 1907 either in Indiana or MN. My e-mail address is [email protected] Home address is
Mrs. Ralph Goody, 611 Oak Dr., Capitola CA. 95010 Thank You. Jul 8 1998

DAVISON

DAVISON : Moses (1804-1880) then Samuel (1832-1908) then William (1858-1882) then Mont Evert (1883-1912)...would love to meet other descendants, learn about Wells Co. history and share info! Sandy in Sacramento
The Bressler Family Jul 12 1998 updated email address 12/22/01

BENDER, BUCK

BENDER; PA,USA>IN,USA; 1849-

Samuel BENDER born March 21, 1850 in Pennsylvania married Eliza Jane HOUTZ of Ohio on March 25, 1875 in Wells County, Indiana. Eliza was born February 6, 1854 in Rock Creek, Wells County, Indiana, the daughter of Henry HOUTZ (b.11/6/1815) of Pennsylvania and Fanny HARP of Jefferson or Montgomery County, Ohio.

Samuel and Eliza had the following seven children: Minnie Estella BENDER, born March 13, 1876; John Henry BENDER, born March 11, 1879; Claude Nelson BENDER, born February 18, 1881; Nettie Barbara BENDER, born November 9, 1883; Herbert Houtz "Herb or HH" BENDER; born June 14, 1886; Edna Lucille BENDER, born December 12, 1889; and , Leland S. BENDER born March 3, 1896. With the exception of Nettie who was born in Scioto, County, Ohio, all children were born at home in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Samuel BENDER died October 11, 1919, and Eliza died January 23, 1922.

Minnie Estella BENDER married a Mr. DRISCOLL of Bluffton, Indiana and they had six children: Juanita BENDER born about 1906; Lauren BENDER born about 1907; Robert BENDER born about 1908; Kathryn BENDER born about 1910; Alline BENDER born about 1911; and, Donald BENDER born about 1913.

John Henry BENDER died Sept 25th, 1895 before reaching manhood. Nothing is known about his life or the cause of his death. Likewise, nothing is known of Claude Nelson BENDER other than that he died in June1883.

Nettie Barbara BENDER married Alfred G. SAURER (born January 1890) of Indiana. They had two daughters: Catherine SAURER, born June 30, 1910 and Margaret Jane SAURER, born November 28, 1917. Nettie died in November 1960. Alfred died September 1957.

Herbert Houtz BENDER married Alline R. BUCK who was born January 5, 1887 in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana to John BUCK of Madison County, Indiana and Caroline PUGH also of Madison County, Indiana. Herbert, Herb or "HH" as he was known to his family, and Alline had five children while living in Bluffton, IN. These five children included: Elizabeth "Libbie" BENDER, born Oct 15, 1909; John Samuel "Jack" BENDER, born October 12, 1913; Pauline "Polly" BENDER, born August 12, 1915; Richard Paul "Dick" BENDER, born October 21, 1921; and, Carolyn Jane BENDER born in 1927.

HH BENDER owned the Leader Department store in Bluffton, IN, and Alline BUCK was heir to her father�s business which made wooden handles for a wide range of tools, brushes and other implements. They lived at 428 W. Wabash St. in the John L. Buck House. This Queen Anne style house built for Alline�s father in 1899 was designed by local architect William H. Powers and was one of the grandest homes in Bluffton when built. Business was good and they bought another large home in Angola in Northeastern Indiana�s lake country. This home was reported to be so large that it had a gymnasium in the attic where the boys used to play basketball during bad weather. HH and Alline also bought a number of lake cottages at Lake George on the Indiana-Michigan border that they would rent out during the summers. Between the stock market crash and the ensuing depression, both businesses were lost and the grand house in Bluffton was sold at a sheriff�s auction. By this time HH had taken to drinking and he and Alline were divorced. Alline moved to Angola, IN with her five children and turned the house there into a boarding house for students at nearby Tri-State University. HH died in 1959 in Bluffton, and Alline died in September 1971 at the Methodist Home in Warren, Indiana.

Edna Lucille BENDER married Ernest BRAND. Edna and Ernest had two children: Robert BRAND and Mary Louise BRAND.

Leland S. BENDER, died Jan. 19th, 1897, still an infant. Nothing else is known about him.

On January 8, 1931, in Bluffton, Elizabeth "Libbie" BENDER married Lawrence Fredrick "Larry" CROSBIE of Bluffton, IN. Larry CROSBIE was the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Andrew CROSBIE also of Bluffton. Larry was a party politician and was at one time the Head of the Indiana Tollroad Commission. Libbie wrote stories for women�s magazines. She once wrote a story for Readers Digest about her grandmother, Caroline Pugh�s, covered wagon journey to Missouri. Libbie and Larry had three children Carol Aline CROSBIE; James Andrew CROSBIE II; and, Mack Herbert CROSBIE. Larry CROSBIE died in August 1976 in Indianapolis, where he and Libbie made their home. Libbie died May 29, 1998 in Cocoa Beach, FL.

On February 12, 1938, John Samuel "Jack" BENDER married Henrietta CARNES of Keystone, IN. Henrietta was daughter of Ralph CARNES and Ethel FELTT. Jack graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in civil engineering. Jack played varsity football at Wisconsin, and is remembered for playing across the line from then-Ohio-footballer President Gerald Ford. Jack is said to knocked President Ford on his backside more time than he would care to remember. Jack served as a Naval Officer during World War II, and eventually headed a large construction company in the Richmond, IN area. Jack and Henrietta has two children: Constance "Connie" BENDER and John Samuel "Sam" BENDER II. Jack and Henrietta live year-round at their Michigan home at Lake George on the Indiana-Michigan border.

On December 12, 1932, in Bluffton, Pauline "Polly" BENDER married Joseph Louis "Joe" VORE of Bluffton, IN. Joe VORE was born in Bluffton, IN. Joe managed a Texas ranch for a Mrs. Black who was in the oil business. Joe used to say that Mrs. Black had a horse tank (pond) bigger than the LBJ Ranch and was reported to have a $2.5 million "ranch house" (1964 dollars)" with 27 bathrooms. Joe and Polly had two children: Richard Paul "Dick" VORE and Diane Elizabeth VORE. Dick VORE, despondent over a breakup with his girlfriend, shot and kiiled himself in 1964 at the age of 19. Joe VORE died in September 18, 1967 in Dallas, TX. Polly died in 1997, also in Dallas, TX.

On July 21, 1951, Richard Paul "Dick" BENDER married Natalie Rose TANNEHILL of Fort Wayne, IN and soon after adopted her small son Gregory Louis MEYERS. Natalie was the daughter of Vernon Louis "Vern" TANNEHILL of Belfast, Highland County, Ohio and Veronica Edna "Vera" GOCKE. Growing up, Dick worked parttime while attending school and during the summers. The family lived in Bluffton and Angola, IN, and he attended school in both places. He lived with his grandmother Caroline PUGH in St. Petersberg, FL during his 8th grade year and attended school there. Dick was very popular in High School and was both Captain of the Basketball team and Senior Class President. Dick BENDER studied engineering at Tri-State College in Angola. When, during the war, he dropped out for a semester to earn money to continue, he was drafted into the Army. His engineering education got him into the Army Air Corps and Officer Candidate School. After further training at Yale University and in Boca Raton, FL, he was assigned as aircraft maintenance officer for a stateside training squadron. He made his way overseas and was stationed in post-war Germany before being mustered out. Dick returned to Tri-State College to finish a degree in Civil Engineering under the GI Bill. After graduation, he worked on construction projects in Alaska, California and Texas before returning to Indiana. In Fort Wayne, Dick was a partner in Tri-State Builders Supply before starting his own company building first houses and later bridges. Dick and Natalie had a second child, Kathryn Ann BENDER. Dick and Natalie moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1971, where Dick opened an office and headed the estimating department for a large construction firm specializing in water treatment and sewage treatment plants. Dick BENDER died October 1, 1994 in Mountain View, CA of cancer and emphysema.

On December 18, 1949, Carolyn Jane BENDER married Robert Edwin "Bob" BROOKSBANK of New York City. Bob, born March 11, 1925 in New York City, was the son of William Arthur BROOKSBANK and Ethel May JACKSON. Bob graduated from Tri-State College in Angola with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked most of his life for Union Carbide at the Oak Ridge National Laboratories, and was recognized as a world expert in the nuclear fuel cycle. At one time Bob was mayor of Kingston. Bob and Carolyn had five children: Rebecca Ann "Becky" BROOKSBANK, Robert "Bob or Bobby" BROOKSBANK; Richard "Rick" BROOKSBANK; Roger BROOKSBANK; and, Beth Lynn "Betsy". Bob and Carolyn made their home in Kingston, TN.

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BUCK; DEU>VA,USA>IN,USA; 1808-1971

John BUCK of Madison County, Indiana and Caroline PUGH also of Madison County, Indiana had three children: Roland Carlton "Carl" BUCK, born January 20, 1881; Clyde Duval BUCK, born December 7, 1882; and, Alline R. BUCK, born January 5, 1887 in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana

Alline R. BUCK married Herbert Houtz BENDER. Herbert, or "HH" as he was known, and Alline had five children while living in Bluffton, IN. These five children included: Elizabeth "Libbie" BENDER, born Oct 15, 1909; John Samuel "Jack" BENDER, born October 12, 1913; Pauline "Polly" BENDER, born August 12, 1915; Richard Paul "Dick" BENDER, born October 21, 1921; and, Carolyn Jane BENDER born in 1927.

HH BENDER owned the Leader Department store in Bluffton, IN, and Alline BUCK was heir to her father�s business which made wooden handles for a wide range of tools, brushes and other implements. They lived at 428 W. Wabash St. in the John L. Buck House. This Queen Anne style house built for Alline�s father in 1899 was designed by local architect William H. Powers and was one of the grandest homes in Bluffton when built. Business was good and they bought another large home in Angola in Northeasten Indiana�s lake country. This home was reported to be so large that it had a gymnasium in the attic where the boys used to play basketball during bad weather. HH and Alline also bought a number of lake cottages at Lake George on the Indiana-Michigan border that they would rent out during the summers. Between the stock market crash and the ensuing depression, both businesses were lost and the grand house in Bluffton was sold at a sheriff�s auction. By this time HH had taken to drinking and he and Alline were divorced. Alline moved to Angola, IN with her five children and turned the house there into a boarding house for students at nearby Tri-State University. HH died in 1959 in Bluffton, and Alline died in Septemeber 1971 at the Methodist Home in Warren, Indiana.

On January 8, 1931, in Bluffton, Elizabeth "Libbie" BENDER married Lawrence Fredrick "Larry" CROSBIE of Bluffton, IN. Larry CROSBIE was the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Andrew CROSBIE also of Bluffton. Larry was a party politician and was at one time the Head of the Indiana Tollroad Commission. Libbie wrote stories for women�s magazines. She once wrote a story for Readers Digest about her grandmother, Caroline Pugh�s, covered wagon journey to Missouri. Libbie and Larry had three children Carol Aline CROSBIE; James Andrew CROSBIE II; and, Mack Herbert CROSBIE. Larry CROSBIE died in August 1976 in Indianapolis, where he and Libbie made their home.

On February 12, 1938, John Samuel "Jack" BENDER married Henrietta CARNES of Keystone, IN. Henrietta was daughter of Ralph CARNES and Ethel FELTT. Jack graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in civil engineering. Jack played varsity football at Wisconsin, and is remembered for playing across the line from then-Ohio-footballer President Gerald Ford. Jack is said to knocked President Ford on his backside more time than he would care to remember. Jack served as a Naval Officer during World War II, and eventually headed a large construction company in the Richmond, IN area. Jack and Henrietta has two children: Constance "Connie" BENDER and John Samuel "Sam" BENDER II. Jack and Henrietta live year-round at their Michigan home at Lake George on the Indiana-Michigan border.

On December 12, 1932, in Bluffton, Pauline "Polly" BENDER married Joseph Louis "Joe" VORE of Bluffton, IN. Joe VORE was born in Bluffton, IN. Joe managed a Texas ranch for a Mrs. Black who was in the oil business. Joe used to say that Mrs. Black had a horse tank (pond) bigger than the LBJ Ranch and was reported to have a $2.5 million "ranch house" (1964 dollars)" with 27 bathrooms. Joe and Polly had two children: Richard Paul "Dick" VORE and Diane Elizabeth VORE. Dick VORE, despondent over a breakup with his girlfriend, shot and kiiled himself in 1964 at the age of 19. Joe VORE died in September 18, 1967 in Dallas, TX. Polly died in 1997, also in Dallas, TX.

On July 21, 1951, Richard Paul "Dick" BENDER married Natalie Rose TANNEHILL of Fort Wayne, IN and soon after adopted her small son Gregory Louis MEYERS. Natalie was the daughter of Vernon Louis "Vern" TANNEHILL of Belfast, Highland County, Ohio and Veronica Edna "Vera" GOCKE. Growing up, Dick worked parttime while attending school and during the summers. The family lived in Bluffton and Angola, IN, and he attended school in both places. He lived with his grandmother Caroline PUGH in St. Petersberg, FL during his 8th grade year and attended school there. Dick was very popular in High School and was both Captain of the Basketball team and Senior Class President. Dick BENDER studied engineering at Tri-State College in Angola. When, during the war, he dropped out for a semester to earn money to continue, he was drafted into the Army. His engineering education got him into the Army Air Corps and Officer Candidate School. After further training at Yale University and in Boca Raton, FL, he was assigned as aircraft maintenance officer for a stateside training squadron. He made his way overseas and was stationed in post-war Germany before being mustered out. Dick returned to Tri-State College to finish a degree in Civil Engineering under the GI Bill. After graduation, he worked on construction projects in Alaska, California and Texas before returning to Indiana. In Fort Wayne, Dick was a partner in Tri-State Builders Supply before starting his own company building first houses and later bridges. Dick and Natalie had a second child, Kathryn Ann BENDER. Dick and Natalie moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1971, where Dick opened an office and headed the estimating department for a large construction firm specializing in water treatment and sewage treatment plants. Dick BENDER died October 1, 1994 in Mountain View, CA of cancer and emphysema.

On December 18, 1949, Carolyn Jane BENDER married Robert Edwin "Bob" BROOKSBANK of New York City. Bob, born March 11, 1925 in New York City, was the son of William Arthur BROOKSBANK and Ethel May JACKSON. Bob graduated from Tri-State College in Angola with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked most of his life for Union Carbide at the Oak Ridge National Laboratories, and was recognized as a world expert in the nuclear fuel cycle. At one time Bob was mayor of Kingston. Bob and Carolyn had five children: Rebecca Ann "Becky" BROOKSBANK, Robert "Bob or Bobby" BROOKSBANK; Richard "Rick" BROOKSBANK; Roger BROOKSBANK; and, Beth Lynn "Betsy" BROOKSBANK . Bob and Carolyn made their home in Kingston, TN. Gregory L. Bender Jul 20 1998

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