Fulton County Query page

Fulton County Query page


July 1997 - November 1997
I invite you to enter a query for your Fulton County ancestors. PLEASE adhere to the following guidelines.

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Contact the Fulton Co. Historical Society's Genealogical Section, 37 E. 375 N., Rochester, IN 46975 to find out how you can start receiving "Folk Finder". This publication from the FCHS has historical lists, family sheets and ancestry charts from members and queries from other Fulton Co. researchers. Well worth the $6 per year!


Kathy Heckman Tue Jul 1 05:28:17 1997
According to his obit, CHARLES WILLIAM KLECKNER died in Cass County but was buried in Rochester, Indiana. Is there an index to the burials in Rochester Cemetery? Where is the cemetery located? How can I find the location for the KLECKNER burials?


Kathy Brummel Fri Jul 11 09:12:04 1997
I am looking for any data on NATHAN ROGERS & JANE SPARKS. they had three children that I know of: JAMES CULVER (ca 1841), LEROY (14Spt1845- 1921), and PHILO (ca 1847/50). Nathan then married SARAH DEWITT and they had JOHN (1853), LEVI (1855), JEANETTE (1857). LEROY is my direct and I know that he was a doctor around Kewanna, and that he married Lavonia Duddleson but I know nothing on the rest of the family.


Francis Freese Sun 10 Aug 05:24:12 1997
Looking for the parents of Peter Freese b Apr. 5, 1800 m Anna Faust Apr. 10, 1828 Anna b Dec. 12, 1808 Parents of Anna -- Henry and Magdalena Faust Thank You, Mike Freese


Rick Nixon Tue Aug 19 17:58:23 1997
Looking for the parents of Martin Alger died 4-15-1886, buried in Alger Cemetary, Wabash County.


Norman H. Tribbett Sat Aug 23 05:38:35 1997
WALTERS/TRIBBETT Want information on Sophia Tribbett who married Solomon Walters Oct.16,1869. Sophia's maiden name was also Walters. Her son Joseph Alonzo Tribbett married Ida Walters and lived in Sturgis, MI. I am Norman H. Tribbett 801 Chelsee Way, Lake Placid, FL.


Carol A. McKellar Fri Aug 29 07:18:48 1997
Mr. William Hiathco (family friend) has a book written by a Mrs. C. O. FENTON circa 1917 on the life of her daughter, SAGIE VELLA FENTON and printed by The Hollenbeck Press of Indianapolis. The title of the book is "Sagie Vella Fenton- Some Verses, Travel, Letters, and Addresses". Sagie attended Vassar College and appears to have written some of the poems included in the book. Mr. Wm. Hiathco would like to learn more about this family as apparently they are related in some way. Mr. Hiathco is a very light skinned man of color. One of his Grandmothers' was Indian and her husband is said to have been Caucasian. If anyone can help this gentleman, please contact me and I will see he gets the message. Thank you. Carol Email [email protected]


Pat McCord Sat Sep 6 10:52:13 1997
Leonard FIKE born about 1802 PA and died 1883 Fulton Co., IN, married Catherine FRANCE 1827 Wayne Co., Ohio. Catherine FRANCE was born about 1810 PA. and died 1865. She is buried beside her husband at Leiters Ford Cem., Fulton Co., IN. They had the following children: Asa FIKE who married Sarah FRAZIER in 1868, Fulton Co., IN, Paul FIKE who married Catherine NAFE 1861 in Fulton Co., IN, William FIKE no information known on him, Andrew FIKE married Augusta NAFE 1867 Fulton Co., IN, Catherine FIKE died 1909 Fulton Co., IN, Lydia FIKE no information known on her, Melia FIKE died 1844 buried same cem as her parents, Priscillia FIKE died 1849 and buried in Fulton Co., IN. Does any one have any information on this family. I would love to hear from you. Thank you.


E. T. Petrie Thu Sep 4 10:43:26 1997
Seeking information on Alice May CUTSHAW; b. Rochester, Fulton Co, Indiana, March 1876; m. Harvey COHEN (b. Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, Ohio) where & when unknown. She had two sons; Earl COHEN (b. Columbus, Franklin Co, Ohio, December 29, 1901 or 1902) and Tad COHEN (b. Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio, July 31, 1908). Tad lived in the Lucas Co, Ohio Children's home from November 17, 1914 until December 15, 1920 when he went to live with the Edwin S. PETRIE family in Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio. He took the name Tad PETRIE, but was never adopted by the PETRIES. Tad is my father.


lavawter Tue Sep 16 14:02:20 1997
Do you have any genealogical info on John Greer who had a farm near Leiters Ford, IN (in Fulton County)? r: John F> H> Greer, b 24 Sep 1842, d.12 May 1911. He was in the Military during Civil War, Co. D, 201st Reg. Inf. Buried in Moon Cem. in Fulton Co., near Rochester, IN. Children: Bert W. b. 1881, Harry b. 1886, d.1949, Metta E., b. ca. 1887, Raymond T., b. 1890, d.1952, James, Ralph and Alfred (twins) b. 1901 - all 3 of the last ones have passed away. John F.H. Greer was married to Nancy Sells Baker of the Sells-Floto Circus . She also had a sister, Saidy Sells, who was with the circus. I understand he was with the Pennsylvania Regiment , was possibly born in PA. We are looking for birth and marriage dates, or certificates.


Barbara L. Watkins Thu Sep 18 16:01:09 1997
Perry Oliver was living in Fulton County, twp. Henry, Indiana, in the 1860 census. His Wife was Elizabeth. Children were James, Ester,Robert,Mary,Perry and John. Would like any information on this Family. The child, Robert Oliver, was my Great Grandfather. He was 8 years old in the 1860 census. He was born 1852. His brother James was born in PA. Would I be able to aquire a birth certificate for Robert Oliver? Where would I apply? Rochester? Thank you, Barbara PS Elizebeth died in 1862 and James died in 1872. If anyone can help me with this family it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Barb


Charlotte Kaplow Sat Sep 27 12:08:19 1997
Seeking information on Charles Polk who purchased land in Fulton County on December 7, 1836. Married to Mary Uptegraff. Daughter Achsah Polk born June 26, 1837 in Fulton County. Married August 15, 1852 in Rochester to Henry Howes Carter born March 6, 1832 in Boone County Indiana to James and Katie Carter.


Bob Sharp Sun Sep 28 18:58:52 1997
Looking for information on Stephen HARRIS and wife Jemima (HARLAND) Harris. Married Aug 30, 1829 in Preble Co, OH. Moved to Fulton Co, IN 1841-42. Had sons Barton W. Coutland J., James, Levi Pervine, Burzillah C., Stephen Jerome, and possibly daughter Hannah. Listed in 1850 and 1860 Fulton Co. Census. Is there a obit, will or land records for Stephen. Any info on this family is appreciated.


Sharon Froeschle Tue Sep 30 16:25:46 1997
BUTTON, Philander married Mary Ann Briscoe in 1849 in Koscuisko Co. I found them in Fulton County in 1850 with daughter Catherine. By 1855 Mary Ann was in Iowa and no Mr. Button. Any information on BUTTON will be appreciated.


Debbie SnellingTue Oct 21 20:14:00 1997
I am looking for descendants of Paul HAASE, lived in Rochester. Born Aug., 1886, son of Herman and Florentine. Many siblings, sisters Bertha (PENCE), Sophia (WILTFANG), and Amelia (KNOOP) lived in Indiana. I have an Arnold Knoop living in Gary (Amelia's son or husband). Will share info.


Ruth KwiatkowskiSun Oct 26, 1997 18:37:56
William Coakley born 4-9-1880 or 1881 brother John, I believe he was born around 1867.


Susan Partridge Fri, 7 Nov 1997 22:36:58
I need information regarding Patsy/Polly BLACKETER who married 01 Jan 1850 Fulton Co., IN to Abraham CRIPES. Was she a daughter of Norman BLACKETER/BLACKETOR (1783 Mecklenburg Co., VA-Sep 1840 Fulton Co., IN) and Patsey WHOBERRY (1789 VA-1852 Fulton Co., IN). Norman and Patsey were married 10 Aug 1808 in Mercer Co., KY and had twelve children: Jemima, Matilda (ABBOTT), Elizabeth (CHAMBERLAIN), Everly, William, Rachel, Joshua, Mary, Thomas, and three others, names unknown. Any information about Polly/Patsy BLACKETER CRIPES would be appreciated. Any other Fulton County BLACKETER/BLACKETOR family records would be welcome in hopes that they would tie into existing family records. Susan B. Partridge, 770 Old Stage Rd., Huntingdon, TN 38344


Raniii Sat, 15 Nov 1997 11:28:44
Looking for the parents of Effie Geiger and William Brown. William died 30 Dec 1914, Akron, Fulton County.


Hildebrand Fri, 28 Nov 1997 07:29:48
Would like to correspond with descendants of Joseph Jackson Horn who lived in Fulton County between 1840 and 1894. He died in Wayne township. He had the following sons: James Milton, William Terah, Joseph Irvin.


Richard Bash Sun, 30 Nov 1997 22:15:39
Greetings. Seeking information on FLOYD J. MATTICE. I understand he was born some time around 1884, died in the early 1970s, was a lawyer, and is reportedly buried in Rochester, Indiana. Further understand he was the appointed defense counsel for a couple of the Class A war criminals at the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal (May 1946 - November 1948). Any and all information will be appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Richard Bash E-mail: [email protected] Voice: 1-317-226-9614 FAX: 1-317-226-9616


HIDER , Amos Schrock, married Margaret " Mollie " Tipton June 1, 1878 Fulton Co. # C 542,3929

Reply : Brent S. Hider
2147 Venetia Rd.
Mobile, Al. 36605

Brent Hider


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