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ANDERSON, Mary L. (Durgan). - Parents unknown; known sibling named DURGAN, Charlie owned a floor covering store in Anderson, IN and was also active in area politics. First spouse: PATTERSON, Franklin Earl, whom she married in early 1900s. Children born to this union were: Franklin Earl Patterson; Fredrick Ismael Patterson born c 1917 in Anderson, IN; and Eugene, who died in infancy. Second spouse: ANDERSON, James, whom she married 26 Sep 1931, with whom she had no children. Seeking information as to her parentage, birth, other family, census, etc. Submitted 13 Jul 2001 by [email protected] .

ANDERSON, Woodson Henry. - aka "William H." Birth shown as 1877, 1880 or 1881, purportedly Madison Co., IN. His mother died when he was young and the story goes that his father, whom he called "Henry", remarried. Woodson ran away at an early age-mid 1890's- and worked in a mill in Elwood, boarding with a Reardon family. In 1898 he lived in Anderson, living with the Allens. In 1899 he boarded on West 9th St. 1903-1904, he lived in New Castle, PA, and met and married (Martha) Della McFarland. [Della was a cousin to the Madison Co., IN Anderson family, whose allied lines include Busby, DeWitt, Fisher, Huntzinger, Iliff, McClintock, Perkins, Stevenson, Tiger and Wise. One of her cousins, Henry T. Anderson, was of Fishersburg & Lapel and was married twice, the first wife, Margaret Males, having died c1876 or c1877. Della used to tell her daughter that the city of Anderson was named after her husband's family; and, that she had met his sister(s) and didn't enjoy the experience.] Did any of the Anderson's in Madison County lose a son in 1890? All suggestions welcome. Submitted 21 Jul 2001 by Linda Harris, [email protected] .

BRADFORD, Hiley Ellen. Seeking info on HILEY ELLEN BRADFORD who married JAMES HARVEY LANE in Anderson in 1888. I know she was born in Henry County and that her father was GEORGE BRADFORD and her mother was NANCY CAROLL. My grandmother always said that Hiley's maiden name was HEDRICKbut I have found out otherwise. Would like to figure out where the HEDRICK surname came in at. I know Hiley's mother married again in 1880 to a man named Crandall. And Hiley had a half sister named ELIZA and brothers named WILLIAM, CASPER, and CHARLES. Are you related to any of these siblings? so....contact me at
Paula Spradlin, [email protected]. [Submitted 21 Mar 2002].

BROWN, Lloyd. - The Moss Island Mill was operated by Lloyd Brown in the 1860's. Mr. Brown was born in Maryland c1802, then lived in Ohio. He married Sarah (Sally) PARGIN. Lloyd Brown moved into IN around 1840. His known children were Elias; Anderson; Obadiah; Elijah; Rebecca; Sarah; and, Catherine Brown. This was submitted by Phyllis and Jim Brown on 13 July 2001 and you may reply to: [email protected] . [Check the archives for more data.]

BROWN, Tom. - Purportedly from Elwood. Married Anna Horton 02 May, 1894 in Tipton Co. Their children were: William Fay Brown (b. 11 Jun 1895, Elwood; died 04 April, 1958, Fort Smith, Arkansas); Bessie Lucille Brown; and, Ruth Brown. The 1900 Tipton Co. census shows Anna was born Feb. 1872 in IN, and Tom Brown is not on this census, but his son, William Fay, is. Tom Brown may have died of dropsy in Terre Haute, IN while on a visit to his sister, but was returned to Elwood , IN for burial. I hope to find his funeral record in the newspapers, at a funeral home, etc. I also hope that information on William Fay might help track Tom Brown. Submitted 16 Jul 2001 by Jerry N. Rice of Spring, Texas. [email protected] [Check the inmadiso mail list archives for additional data.]

CARTER, Lewis. - b c. 1817 Va. He married Eathanne (Effie Ann) Philhower in Clermont Co., OH in June 1841 and their children, all born in OH, were, namely: Sarilda; Jackson; William; Leander; Albert; John; Peter; and, Elizabeth. 1860 Census for Jackson Twp., Madison County, IN shows them listed in the name of carter; however, Sarilda's marriage record in 1860 Madison Co., to Elisha Holloway shows her last name as McCarty. Lewis & Effie Ann are buried in the Perkinsville Cemetery under the last name of McCarty. It is believed that Leaand some of the Philhowers are also buried there. There is a Lewis Carter of Brooke Co., VA, who purchased land in the Ohio River District in 1838, maybe Clermont Co. Also, Elizabeth m. someone by the name of Webb in Anderson, IN. Lewis is the brick wall ancestor and submitter would like to find his parents because of the different last names. Submitted 15 Jul 2001 by Sandra Holloway, [email protected] .

CLARK, Enos. - b. c1860; d 19 Oct 1925; Married to Mary (Lowe) Clark. He and Mary had a daughter, Clora Virgil Clark, in 1894. Other possible children of this couple are: Christine Clark; Ruby Clark; and, Mabel Clark. Mary Lowe Clark was married several times, perhaps two times to Clinton Rector; and, also to Albert Lane. Robin Smith submitted this on 13 Jul 2001, stating "I am looking for my great-grandfather, Enos Clark. I know nothing at all about him except that he was married to my great-grandmother." Robin may reached at [email protected] . [Check the inmadiso mail list archives for additional data.]

CRAWFORD, Joseph. - Would like to learn a little more about Joseph CRAWFORD, wife Emma, and family. I believe Joseph was from Botetourt County, VA. I know they had a child named Lunday O. Crawford, b. 1878 in Markleville. Were there more children born to Joseph & Emma? Where are Joseph and Emma buried? Would appreciate any information on this family. Submitted 7 Nov 2001. Reply to: Joanne A. Smith Mello.

DAVIS, Asa. - Looking for the parents and any relatives of Asa Davis who were living in Madison County, IN. Asa was born 1818 somewhere in Ohio and his parents were purportedly born in New Jersey. A land patent shows Asa living in Madison County by 1838, and marrying Mary Jane Branson in 1846. From 1847 to 1859 they live in Anderson Twp., then move to Van Buren Twp. Their children born while in Madison Co. were Thomas; Annie; Augustus; and, Theodore. In 1864, the family moved to Champaign Co., IL. Submitter has not been able to connect Asa Davis to other persons of the same surname living in Madison Co. between 1840-1864. Submitted by Eldon Davis on 14 Jul 2001, [email protected] . [Check the inmadiso mail list archives for additional data.]

DETIMORE, Sarah J. (Fink) Hughes b. 7 May 1845, OH. d. after 1912. Sarah was the oldest child of Elias Fink and Harriet Frances Toops. Sarah J. Fink married #1): abt 1863 to William F. Hughes and had these children: James F. b. Nov 1863; Eliza b. 1868; John b. 1870; George b. 1874; Charles S. b. 24 Mar 1876 Madison Co., IN and d. 24 May 1980 Sarasota, FL; and, Walter E. b. 1878 Madison Co., IN. #2): married William P. Detimore on 10 May 1892, Grant Co., IN. In 1900, Census shows Sarah living with her Father, Elias Fink, in Alexandria, Monroe Twp. and her name is listed as Sarah Detamore. In the 1910 Census Sarah is living with her Father in Alexandria, but her name is shown as Sarah Hughes and she is listed as a widow. Did Sarah divorce her second husband? Detimore died in 1938. Would like to share information with others researching the Fink/Hughes families and would like a copy of the obituary for Sarah J. Fink Hughes Detimore. Submitted 23 Jul, 2001 by Karen S. Stoll, [email protected] .

EASTES, Rebecca (Cunningham). - b. 1841; d. 26 Dec 1878. She is found on the 1860 Census, Van Buren Twp., at age 20 and with a married name of Easters (misspelled Eastes), and shown as born in NC. (Married to Lemuel F. Eastes.) The 1850 Davies Co., NC census shows William Cunningham, her father, age 37, with several children. Rebecca was shown as age 9, thus having been born in 1841. Family stories say her mother was an Indiana, but her mother's name is unknown at the current time. Rebecca died when she was thrown from a mudboat on Bradford Pike in northeast Marion, Grant Co., IN. Mr. Roy Eastes desires information on this family and contact with other researchers in this area, and especially old family stories about this family. This was submitted by Roy Eastes on 13 Jul 2001. Reply to him at: [email protected] . [Check the inmadiso mail list archives for additional data.]

FERGUSON, William C. - born 1863 to Moses and B. (ZROFFA) Ferguson. William married Lucretia CHAFIN [b. 1875 to Isaac and Permetia (Cline) CHAFIN/CHAPIN] 08 Aug 1898 in Madison County. William was married before and had at least William Alfred/Albert born Oct. 1889 and Charles Earl b. 06/1885. Lucretia had a brother William born Feb. 1878. I believe Charles Earl married a Bertha McDaniels. He died in 1937; she in 1939. Bertha had a brother Harry McDaniels and a sister who married Robert Langley. William is buried at Pleasant Walk, which puts him in the same cemetery as my gggrandmother Mary Jane Ferguson Carpenter. Bertha Ferguson is in Maplewood and Charles Earl is in Memorial Park. Charles had half brothers, William Miley and Leroy. Leroy was born in 1915 in Anderson and is a child of William and Lucretia. I think William Miley was born 7/16/1911. I would appreciate anything on this line. I believe William to be a brother to Mary Jane, but haven't found the connection yet. Submitted 02 Jan 2002. Reply to Shawn Gray.

FISHER, Nancy (Ball). - b. 09 Nov 1817; d. (27?) Jun 1892. Buried in Grove Lawn, Pendleton, IN. aka "Granny Fisher". Nancy had the following marriages: Armstrong; Pritchard; Rinewalt; and, Fisher. Dorcas M. Hobbs, P.O. Box 337, Shelbyville, KY 40066 desires more information on marriages and descendants. She descends from the Armstrong marriage. Submitted 13 July 2001 by [email protected].

FLINT, William. Flint is my family name. William Flint is buried in Prewitt Cemetery, (Pipecreek Twp. area), along with his wife, Charity. Joseph, his son, is also buried thee. I have not found his wife's burial or her maiden name yet. Joseph was born in Wayne County, I believe, because that is where his parents were married. Any assistance on this family would be helpful. Joseph's son, James, went to Warren County after his marriage in Iroquios Co., IL. I don't know what year. His brother Frances lived in Warren County also, according to his obituary. Submitted by Joseph Flit, 2001. [email protected].

GARDNER, Abner. - b. 1822, IN. d. 1894. Married to Mary Ann Cottrell (d/o Abraham and Susannah Hilderbrand Cottrell). Abner has been a brick wall 30 years. He is buried in Hiday cemetery. In 1850 he appears on the Green Twp. census, as a farm laborer. Their children included: Susannah; Delilah; Hester; Abraham; Elijah; Mary E.; Lydia; Samuel P.; Rhoda Malinda; Margaret Louisa; Sarah; Elias; and Elmer. Submitted by Phyllis Bell on 14 July, 2001. Reply to her at [email protected] . Phyllis would appreciate any information on this family. [Check the inmadiso mail list archives for additional data.]

GIBSON, James D. - He died in April 1962, Alexandria, Indiana. His wife's name was Jessie Grace. Their daughters were named Rosie, Marie, and Marjorie. Submitter is great grandchild and would like to determine the names of James D. Gibson's parents. Submitted 15 Jul 2001 by Toni (Diruzza) Rogers, [email protected] .

GIBSON, Jane Higgins. Jane married John Higgins in Boone Co., IN between 1853 to 1855. They had 2 children: James Jesse and Mattie. John died about 1855. Jane remarried a Gibson with whom she had 2 children: Molly born c 1857 and John born c 1864. John and Mattie (who married a Smith, probably from Anderson) were living in Anderson in 1935 when James Jesse died.

John H. Gibson is buried in East Maplewood with his wife, Effie (Keep) Gibson and their son, Maurice, died in Blackfod County in the 1960's. Unable to locate any census record 1900-1930 for John Gibson, although he is listed as living in Anderson area and Moonsville area. Submitter wants information of this family and on Mattie (Higgins) Smith. Susan D. Williams, [email protected] , submitted 22 Jul 2001.

HAYNES, Solomon. - b. 1804. Parents unknown. Solomon Haynes (Haines) appears on 1880 Van Buren Twp. census, with his wife Martha C. (Johnson, Bookout) Haines, and Clara H. (Beach) Haines, his 10 year old granddaughter. Want to discover the parents of Solomon Haynes, and parents of Clara H. Submitted by Billie Haynes Padilla on 13 Jul 2001. Contact Billie Haynes Padilla.

HESS, Emma (Bowers). - Parents unknown; b. 1869 (Madison Co.?); m. in Henry Co. 24 Mar 1888 to Amos Hess, Jr. (b. 11 May 1867, Adams Twp., Madison Co. and raised there); and, died 1901 in Monroe Twp. and buried in the Ovid Cemetery, Madison Co. The 1900 Soundex shows Amos Hess in Wash. Twp., Delaware Co. with Emma, his wife of 13 years; children "Lawrence b. 1869 and Shirley b. 1894". "This Hess family settled in Madison Co. abt. 1862, all except Amos stayed in Madison Co & are buried in Ovid Cem. next to the church they helped establish." Major Charles R. Hess, son of Laurence Hess, asks, "Who were Emma's parents?" when he made this submission on 13 Jul 2001. Reply to: [email protected] . [Check the inmadiso mail list archives for additional data.]

HIGHFIELD, John. - Born about 1857. Married Annie (unknown) and in 1880 they had a son, Charley, and were living in Boone Twp., Madison County, IN. Harrison Highfield, born in KY, may be the father of John. All help on this family would be appreciated. Submitted 18 Jul 2001 by Jackie, [email protected] .

HOUCHINS, Rosa A. - b. 29 Jul 1879 to Harvey Greenley Houchins (b. 1843 ) and Rebecca Ann Personett (1849 (?) -1884 in MN). Rebecca Ann was the daughter of Daniel and Hanna Manfort Personett of Henry Co., IN. "My Grandmother......She was called Rosa A. Houchins, but the location (where born) is not clear. This is the first brick wall. There was a document that said she was born in 'Sly Creek', however what has been found is a area called, Sly Fork and Fall Creek. Could this be a mix up of names?" writes Myrna Casey. Rosa and her parents lived in Adams Twp. between 1850-1860. Her siblings included Granville Woodson Houchins; Laura Bell Houchins Maynard; William Elwood Houchins; Mary Charlotte Houchins Ward; Ida May Houchins Filleau; Charles David Houchins; Rosa A. (Myrtle Rosalee) Houchins. Walter Clinton Houchins b. 1882; and , Gertrude Elvira Houchins, b. 1884. Both Walter and Gertrude were born in MN. Myrna would also like to find out where the land of Harvey and Rebecca was, and further information on her grandmother Rebecca and Rebecca's parents. Submitted 12 July 2001. Reply to Myrna Casey . [Check the archives for more data.]

JOHNSON, Aaron. - b. c 1841 IN. - d. 11 Feb 1911, Anderson Twp. He married a woman named Nancy. His parents were Thomas Johnson (b. 1797 NC) and Elizabeth (? b. c1820 TN). Other siblings were Philip; Walker; Isaiah; Nancy; and Fanny. On 13 Jul, 2001, Janet Franklin writes that Thomas disappears from Madison Co. after 1850 and only Aaron shows up in the 1860 census.; she is looking for any info on Thomas, his children and Aaron's children. Reply to Janet at [email protected] . [**A partial 4-generation gedcom was submitted with the most wanted. Find it and view it in the mail list archives by clicking on the link below and doing a search.]

JOHNSON, Isaac. - b. 19 Jun 1789, place unknown. Spouse unknown. Died 23 Nov. 1840 near Anderson, Indiana in a logging accident. Buried in Moss Cemetery. This 3rd great grandfather had sons: John Johnson (2nd Great Grandfather of the submitter); William; and, Joseph. It is not known if there were other children. Submitter would like information on Isaac, including the name of his spouse and other children. Information submitted 12 Jul 2001. Contact Carol Hicks at [email protected] with information on this family.

JOHNSON, Thomas. Desire information on families of Thomas Johnson and of children of Aaron Johnson. Thomas seemed to disappear from Madison Co. after 1850; only Aaron shows up in the 1860 census. Thomas Johnson born 1797 NC. Aaron born c1841 in Indiana, died in 1911 Anderson twp. Researching Hook and Sosbe also, most of them came from Elwood. (Descendants of Thomas Johnson may be found in a posting in the INMADISO-L archives around 13 July 2001.)Submitted by Janet Franklin, Shelbyville, IN, contact address is:- [email protected]

KEATON, Thomas. - Born c. 01 Oct 1784 in PA or MD; d. 24 Feb 1866 Madison Co., IN. Married to Rebecca Young, born c 1790 in PA or DE, d. 25 Sep 1863 in Madison Co. Thomas and Rebecca are buried in Rigdon Cemetery, Boone Twp., Madison Co., IN. They lived in Boone Twp. in the 1860s. Submitter would like to find their parents/siblings and their obituaries. Contact Sherri Fabert, [email protected] .

KEITH, Warren K. Born Aug.22, 1900. Died July 1989 in Anderson, IN Madison County, Zip 46014. Need address and/or a relative to contact about Hubert Keith, who died in his 20's in the early years of 1900. Married to Elthy Taylor. Contact the submitter, Ethel, at [email protected]

KISLING, Albert Martin. - b. 1871; d. ? Albert was born in Stoney Creek Twp., in 1871, to John Kisling and wife Hester (McCamey) Kisling. He wed #1 Carrie May Cecil in 1889, Madison County; and #2, Dora Crouk in 1911. Submitted 13 Jul 2001 by Earl F. Kisling of CA, who wrote "I can find no trace of any children, of a divorce, nor of his death and burial. He was one of two brothers of my Granddad Jacob Henry Kisling, who farmed in Nebraska after 1884." Earl would like to find out what happened to Albert Martin Kisling late in his life. Contact Earl Kisling at [email protected] .

LANE, Edmond. - Born 1813. Married Delphia Hoppes Lane (1833-1906) in NE in 1855. Edmond entered the Civil War in Nebraska and again in Kansas, then came to Anderson, IN after the war. They are buried in Booco Cemetery. They resided on Pit Street when it was outside the city limits. Their children included Gertrude; Sarah A.; Cora M.; George W.; Albert G.; Frederick N.; Mary; Joseph; James H; and, Henry J. and they appear in the 1880 census. Karen wants to "find out about Edmond's past, his parents, and what happened to his children. Submitted by Karen Veneskey on 13 Jul 2001. Reply to her at [email protected] if you have any information to share.

LEE, John. - I am searching for John Lee b. 12-25-1794 in Va. He married Rebecca (last name not proved, think it is Dille. She is born 12-20-1797 VA. They are in the 1850 census in Madison Cty, Ind., dau Julie Ann Lawson is living there w/her husband Andrew Jackson Lawson and John & Rebecca's 17 year old son Caleb. John died Jan. 28, 1855, but I can't find where. Their daughter Nancy Ann Lee is my gggrandmthr, born 6-22-1826. Married John Milton Poston 1847 in Rush Cty. IN. I can't seem to find John anywhere other than this 1850 census. Any help apreciated. submitted 25 December 2001 by Patricia Halfaker Robinson.

MAHONEY, Elizabeth. - b. c 1845. Elizabeth appears on the 1880 Madison County, Anderson City Census, in ED#28. They lived on Jackson Street at that time. Elizabeth appeared with her children, Jermiah, age 13; Mary, 11; Julie, 7; Thomas, 5; John, 2; and Michael, 3/12. Barb Richardardson submitted this on 14 Jul 2001 and would like to know who the husband was or who his father was? Contact her at Barbara L. Richardson, [email protected] .

McCRACKEN, George A. Seeking information about my great uncle, George A. McCracken who lived in Elwood. Any information you may have regarding either Mr. McCracken or the Werlines of Elwood would be greatly appreciated. Reply to Pat Werline Schmidt, [email protected] .

McINTIRE, Martha Ann (Clark). - Parents now believed to be Ephraim Clark and Clarinda. b. 1863 IN. d. 07 Mar 1924 in Madison Co. Married to #1: George L. Personette (Apr 1859 - Jan 1935, Anderson, IN). Children were: Curtis Elwood b. Sep 1883 Henry Co.; Lewis, b. 1886; and Elizabeth Clarinda b. 23 Apr. 1893, Anderson, died 8 Dec, 1974 and buried in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Submitter has news clipping about the Ovid area, with notes to indicate Clarinda, widow of Ephraim, died c 1896-1897, with Ephraim passing in 1907. Martha may have married #2 McIntire, but undetermined. Submitter needs proof of Martha's parents and siblings; info regarding any divorce of Luther and Martha; proof of a second marriage for Martha to McIntire; and a death certificate for Martha. Contact: Paula Stewart, [email protected] . [Check the archives for more data.]

MILES, Glen Arthur. - b. 20 Jul 1879 in ? Madison Co.. His father was William Redman Miles of England; his mother was Ella S. Copeland of Vigo County, Indiana. His known religion was Episcopalian. He married Jessie Peterson, believed to have married in Marion Co., 05 Sep 1896]. Nancy Riley submitted this request 14 Jul 2001. Any information on this family would be appreciated. See also Jessie Mae (Peterson) Miles below. Reply to Nancy Riley [email protected] .

MILES, Jessie Mae (Peterson). - b. 20 Aug 1878 in ? Maison Co. Her father was Jefferson M. Peterson and mother was Samaria/Molly/Susan Gray. Submitter has not been able to locate any dates for Molly, but know she was from IN and woujld like to discover where Jessie and Glen Arthur Miles were born. She believes the Petersons were from the Kokomo, IN area and notes Jessie's father appears on an 1889 and 1890 Indianapolis directory. Nancy would like to have any census data for this time period and information on this family. Reply to the 14 Jul 2001 submission of Nancy Riley of Ontario, to her at [email protected] .

MILLER, Henry T. - b c May 1854/55 Switzerland Co., IN. Died 16 Dec. 1921. His mother's name was Mary. Born 1812/1813. He married Margaret An Parker (daughter of Noah Parker and Deborah Williams) 13 Aug 1877, Decatur Co., IN. Children include: John C; twins Carl Blount and Clyde Roy; and, Everett Dewey. The 1900 Census shows them living on Superior Street, Orestes, Monroe Twp., Madison County; and the 1920 Census shows Henry living with son and family in Tipton, Cicero Twp., Tipton County, IN. Would appreciate help with this family. Submitted 14 Jul 2001 by Marilyn, [email protected] .

MOHLER, William. - b. c1836 IN. AKA surname of MOLER. Married Mary A. Black, the daughter of Daniel Black and Eunice James. William and Mary had 3 sons: George Hampton; Warren S.; and William Arthur, all of whom ended up in Nebraska. William and Mary lived in the Alexandria-Summitville area of Madison County in 1860. In 1870 or so, George attended Osceola school. Seeking information of William's parents, his date and place of death, and Mary's date and place of death, together with any other information another researcher might have. Submitted 15 Jul, 2001 by Pamela Bick, [email protected] .

MORGAN, Andrew J I am looking for information on my husbands great grandparents. Andrew Jackson Morgan and Harriett Pell(?). Andrew was born in ABT 1866 in Missouri and Harriett was born in ABT 1875 in Indiana. They were married in ABT 1890 according to the 1910 Madison Co. Census. I know they had 6 children living at that time 5 of them apeared with them on the 1910 census, Floyd 16, Everett 13, Virgil 10, Pearl 7 and Marlin(?) 4. I would like to find any addition information on this family including birth, marriage, and death dates. I would also like to find out who there parents were. Reply to Michelle [email protected]

MORGAN, Virgil Tower. - b. 28 Jul 1848 PA, d. 01 Aug 1916 Anderson, IN. Dana Kime would like to find the spouse and children of Virgil Tower Morgan, who lived in Anderson after 1870 and died here in 1916. Submitted 12 Jul 2001. Reply to Dana Kime [email protected] .

MUMAUGH, Orlando. - b. 13 Aug 1877 d. 02 Jun 1956. Married on 23 Nov 1894 to Eva May Swisher (b. 22 May 1876, d. 29 Apr. 1956. They are both buried in the Bronnenberg Cemetery and purportedly lived in the Middletown community for over 30 years. Their parents are unknown. Children include son, Otis Henry MUMAUGH, Sr., (29 May 1903-23 Jan 1970 IL. Married 23 Dec 1922 to Gertrude Russel [b. 31 Aug 1902, d. 22 Jan. 1961 in IL.]). Would appreciate help on this family. Submitted 19 Jul, 2001 by Patricia Hagan, [email protected] .

OHLER, Susan. - b. 1841. Susan was listed on the Tipton County census. She had twin sons in Elwood, IN in November of 1880. Her husband died in 1900 and is buried in Elwood City Cemetery. She is listed with the first name of Susan on the SSN app of one of her sons; however, on the other son's app, her name appears as 'Anna'. Nothing has been found about Susan after the death of her husband. Did she move, remarry, what? Submitted by A. R, the great grandson of Susan,. on 13 Jul 2001. Reply to: A. R. [email protected] .

OHLER, William E. - b. in Tipton, Indiana to Letta J. Ohler. He was listed as living with David and Susan Ohler on the 1880 Madison County, Indiana census. He was 11 years old. All information on him has disappeared after the time of the birth of the twin sons of David and Susan Ohler in 1880. William is the only son of David Ohler that submitter has been unable to find. Submitted 13 Jul, 2001. Reply to A. R. [email protected] with any information.

PERKINS, Robert. - b. 30 Jul 1836 IN. d. 20 Apr 1914 Madison Co, IN. Married Lucy Lizzie Hill (b. 1848 IN; d bet. 1891 -1910). Submited 12 Jul 2001 by K. Hembree Bargerhuff. Kathy is looking for information on the parents, their children and families, and especially the married daughters of Robert and Lucy. At the time of Robert's death in 1914, he was living with his daughter, Maggie Perkins Scott, in Madison County. In 1910 at the time of the census, he was living with his daughter, Anna Perkins Eastman, also in the county. The Perkins family has been found on the 1850-1880 Rush County Census and the 1910 Madison/Rush counties; however, nothing for Robert Perkins has been found in 1900. He may have been living with a family member then, since many of his children married or lived around Madison County in the 1900s. The children's names listed on the obituary in 1914 include: Mrs. Steven Ingram of Covington, KY (she may have lived in Madison County at one time; Mrs. George Hickman; William H. (wife Alice Craig); Robert Edwin; Olive; Lillie (wife of James L. Morris, maybe Ollie); Anne E. (wife of Clinton Eastman of Anderson); Charlie Perkins; Jesse Perkins; Gracie Perkins; Maggie Perkins Scott (wife of John W. Scott, Anderson); Bertha Perkins Mazingo of Rushville (wife of Frank Mazingo); and Lydia Perkins Freestone (wife of Charles Freestone of Anderson). If anyone has information on these families, contact the submitter at [email protected] . [Check the archives for more data.]

REEVES, James Robinson. - Desire parents of James R. Reeves. James was born 27 Sep 1858 in Madison Co., IN, Fortville area. Died 09 Oct 1927 in Anderson, Madison Co., buried in West Maplewood. Married Martha Janes Collier on 5 Jun 1880 in Madison Co., near Middletown. James R. Reeves was delivered by Dr. Kennedy in Fortville and raised by another family in Madison County. He had 2 sisters, Della (?Reeves) Miller and married a Gilman. Della was the mother of Mark Henry Miller; Bob Miller; and Ruth Miller who married Duane Adams of the Fortville Lumber Family. His other sister was Effie (?Reeves) who had no children and it is unknown if she ever married, but believed to have lived in Fortville. Mable Collier Reeves, d/o Jim and Martha Reeves remembers "the Cicero Reeves family home and calling them 'cousins'. Cicero was a son of Benjamin Reeves who lived in Hancock county, IN. Cicero and Benjamin were well known in both Hancock and Madison Counties." It has been said the Reeves originally came from NC or VA; perhaps there are clues in Dr. Kennedy's records; there may be a connection to Benjamin Reeves. There may be some reason that Jim Reeves never talked about his boyhood other than that he swam with James Whitcomb Riley in the 'ole swimmng hole' in Greenfield when he was a boy." Any clues will be appreciated. Submitted 4 Aug 2001 by Micki Fackenthal, [email protected] .

ROBERTSON, Nancy Alice (Scott). - b. c 1860; d. 17 Aug 1948. Nancy was married to James Finley Robertson. Their 9 children were: Claude; Leslie; Orly; Lillie; Lyman; Vern; Otis; Leslie; and, Daisy. James and Nancy lived in Madison County. Submitter desires to find information about Nancy's family and where they came from. Missy Bowyer submitted this on 13 Jul 2001 and can be contacted at [email protected] .

RODGERS, Joshua. - b c1815 DE to Zara (Zorobable probably) Rodgers and Edith Ellender. Joshua appears in the 1850 Census for Huntsville, Madison County, with wife, Lydia Rickey and children Severn; Susan; Joesph; and, Clarissa. In 1860, Joshua's family was living in Chariton Co, MO with 2 more children, Zoroable and Sarah A. It is believed this family is descended from the Rodgers of Accomack Co., VA, c1650. Wants information on Joshua and Zara. Submitted 12 Jul 2001 by Vicki. Reply to: [email protected] .

ROGERS, Mahala (Hammond). - b. 1832. d. 1901. d/o William Hammond and probably Elizabeth Province. William lived in Ripley Co., IN until 1840, then moved to Rock Island Co., IL. Mahala married George Washington Rogers 1854. Moved to Smith Co., KS. and died there in 1901. Submitted on 12 Jul 2001 by jlg, who would like to know why the family was in Madison County, IN and what happened to Elizabeth Province. Reply to: [email protected] .

SCHOEN, Roy Monroe. - b. Jul 1900 in Marion Co., IN. Married to Mildred Addison Teague. Their children included Linda; Sheridan; and Derek. Linda (Virginia) and Sheridan went to Pendleton Grade School late 20's-early 30's. Family later moved to Chicago. Roy was the uncle of Mary (Betty) Elizabeth Schoen Williams (d/o Norman Lesley Schoen and Ruth Shaver Schoen.) Looking for information on Roy Monroe Schoen. Submitted by Terry on 12 July 2001. Reply to Terry at: [email protected] .

SELLS, Orville. - Married in 1920 to Bernice Shawhan Lail (1893-1965). Orville died in a car crash in 1932. He was married to a woman named Lulu at the time. What is not known is when Orville divorced Bernice. Orville's father opened the Clayte-Sells Funeral Home. Orville worked for him and then took over the business upon the father's death. Would appreciate hearing from any Sells family members or researchers who can shed some light on this family. Submitted on 21 Jul 2001 by Sarah Knecht Jones, [email protected] .

SHAW, Eliza (Manning). - believed to have been born abt. 1830 in West Moreland Co, PA., married in 1848 at Milner's Corner, Hancock Co., IN and died about 1863 or 1864 in Ovid, Madison County, IN. Was married to James Calvin Shaw, who served in Co. K, 8th Indiana Infantry with Eliza's brother, Joel. Eliza's brother, Cyrus, also served. Eliza's parents are believed to be Joseph and Katharine Manning and appear on the 1860 Hancock County, IN census with Cyrus, Joel and William in their household, but Eliza does not appear. The Mannings are buried in Eden Cemetery, Hancock County, IN with other family members. Have not found a record of Eliza and James Calvin Shaw's marriage in either Madison County or Hancock County, IN. Also, James' pension records state Eliza died in 1864 while he was away to war; and, her place of death is listed as Ovid, Madison County, IN, but her burial place is unknown. Their children were scattered among relatives and neighbors for a month, while James was unable to get away on furlough at the time of her death. James remarried and is buried in Russiaville, Howard Co., IN with his second wife. Children of James and Eliza Shaw included son, William Franklin Shaw (1850-1920, spouses Eliza J. Tanner and Jahoda Martin; daughter, Ann Catherine Shaw (1852-1914, spouse Solomon S. Childers; son John David Shaw (1854-1916) spouse Eliza A. Stout; son Joseph M. Shaw (1856-1932) spouse Mary Evaline Cummins, sp9use Elvira Gordon Cummins; son James Isaac Shaw (1859-1941) spouse Malinda C. Burns. Looking for any death, burial, marriage records to show that Eliza Manning Shaw existed. Submitted by Jan Rader of Kent, OH. Reply to Jan at [email protected] .

SHELTON, Claiborne. - b. 1770 Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. 1838/1848 Madison County, IN. Claiborne's wife died many years earlier in OH. Suspect Tabitha Shelton who married John Rickabaugh was either his adopted or biological daughter. Submitter desperately wants to find Clairbone's actual date of death and place of burial and to find his estate papers to see what clues they might hold. Submitted 14 Jul 2001 by Sue Waite Langley, [email protected] .

SNYDER, Joseph. - b. 10-22-1877. Married 12-12-1896/1898 to Nessie HULL b. 10-25-1877. Their children were: Clarence b. 6-27-1899; Lester b. 09-08-1902; Kenneth b. 03-06-1904; Hazel b. 09-11-1906; Beatrice b. 10-26-1910; and Horace, b. 05-10-1914. They were in the 1880 Census Fall Creek Township, listed as SNIDER. Would like their birth, death certificates and obituaries for Joseph and Nessie; and their parents' names. All were born in Indiana and all lived in Anderson. Submitted 16 Jul 2001. Contact Gloria if you have information on this family.

SOSBE, Ethel Fern (Hook) - Daughter of Lucinda Johnson (d/o Aaron Johnson) and Clarence Edward Hook. Ethel was born 05 Jun 1892 in Elwood, died 24 Sep 1951 in Toledo, OH. Married John Robert Sosbe in Nov, 1908 in Shelby County, IN. They had several children including Glen Lloyd; John Robert; Leota Sosbe Griner (born in Elwood, IN); Reba Marcella Sosbe Rose; Gareld Sosbe; and others. Janet Franklin would like to share information on the Hook and Sosbe families (most from the Elwood area), as well as the Aaron Johnson families (see above). Submitted 13 Jul 2001. Contact Janet Franklin at [email protected] .

STOKES, Frank. - b. 1864 Elwood, Madison County. Parents unknown. Married Emma Wetwiler. They had 6 children, and 4 of these were born in Elwood. Frank was a brickmason, as was his son William Herman. He moved his family to Collinsville, OK after 1907 and they appear in the 1910 census for Collinsville, Rogers Co., OK.. Wish to determine Frank's parents and siblings - this is a 20 year old brick wall! Submitted by John & Alice Stokes on 13 Jul, 2001. Reply to them at: [email protected] .

STROXTILE, Rufus. - Married Emma Jobe 21 Jul 1893. Would like the name of their infant daughter who was born 24 Sep 1894. They later had a son Elmer in April, 1897. His sister Elizabeth (Lizzie) married Wm Talle there on 4 Apr 1900. Also, would like information on their parents, Wm & Nancy McLin Stroxtile. Particularly want information on the Stroxtiles, as they are my dad's people and my brick wall. Submitted 16 July 2001 by Nancy S. Lloyd, [email protected] .

SULLIVAN, John. - b. 1794 VA; d. 1889 Dade Co., MO. Married Eliza Jane Nelson in VA in Jul of 1828. By 1835, they were in Adams Twp, Madison County, where they lived until the mid-1860's. They then moved to Dade Co., MO with their 3 youngest sons. Submitter would like information on the 2 daughters of the Sullivans, Mary and Virginia. They were living at home on the 1850 census and may have married in the 1850s. Children of John and Eliza were: James A.; Fountain; Jonas; Mary; Virginia; Jeremiah C.; Thompson N; John W.; and, Allen M. Submitter would also like to find descendants of other sons that remained in Madison County. James Sullivan, son of John & Eliza, married Mary L. about 1855 in Indiana. She died in 1894 in New Columbus, following James, who died in 1893 in New Columbus, Madison Co., IN. Their children included: Flora J.; Sarah E; Johnson; Ada S.; Catherine; Rebecca; James W.; and Hester Honesty. Fountain Sullivan, another son of John & Eliza, married Elizabeth Justie c 1858 in Indiana. She died after 1870 in Madison County, IN and he passed 14 Jan 1900 in the county. Their children included John D.; William A.; and, Effie Jane (who married Leroy Olvey in 1904). Submitted 13 Jul 2001 by Ken Soper. Reply to Ken at: [email protected] . [Check the archives for more data.]

TANNER Family. I'm trying to find information on the Tanner Family. Names include John F. , Emily, Lee Roy, John, Lou Etta, Pearl, Mary, and Emma. From what i understand they all lived in Anderson at one time or another. Submitted by Mary Fitzgerald 15 Sep 2001. Reach her at [email protected] .

THRASH, Helen Lucretia. - Helen was believed to have been born in Elwood according to a now lost baptismal certificate, about 1905,but her parents were not named. The 1910 Madison Co. Census, Elwood, shows a Helen O., listed as 5 years old. By 1926, she was in Washington Co., PA and had one child with a man by the name of Lucas. She eventually remarried and moved to Ohio, where she died in a car crash at a very young age. People listed with her on the census ,1910, were Albert A. (her father who worked in the tin mines); Clara B., her mother; and John O., her brother. submitter tried to get a birth certificate for her, but none was found. Helen was the mother of the submitter's step-father. Submitted 16 Jul 2001 by Valerie, [email protected] .

WERLINE, Charles. - My grandparents were Charles and Elizabeh Werline. They lived at 609 E. Main St. in Elwood, Ind. for many years. My father was Charles A. Werline. His siblings were Marie, Edna, Margaurite, Conrad, Ann and George Werline. Any information on the Werline families or on George A. McCracken, my Great Uncle, would be appreciated. Reply to Pat Werline Schmidt, [email protected] .

WOLFE, Loren E. - Looking for information on Great-Grandfather Wolfe. He was born 1882 and died 1940. Married Lefe Mason (b. 1883, d. 1962.) They had 2 daughters, Dorothy and Alice. Believed to have lived in Frankton, IN in 1940. Lefe then moved to Henry County with Dorothy where she died. Thanks you for any help you can give me. Submitted 11 Jan 2002. Reply to Cbjdunn.

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