Jasper County Indiana Queries

6/1/96----12/31/96


Gordon Pattison Fri Aug 23 18:36:58 1996
Seeking information about the RAILSBACK family. William L. Railsback married Harriet A. Pierce on Oct.11, 1870 in Jasper Co. Their son, Clarence Railsback, was born in 1872. Did her husband die? What happened to Clarence? In 1875 Harriet remarried John Q. Pattison in Tippecanoe Co., IN and they had a daughter, Maude Pattison, born July 1879. Thanks for your help.

Joyce Lane Fri Aug 23 16:29:35 1996
I am searching for the grandfather of Otto Phillips WOOD. Otto Phillips WOOD is an only child of an only child and knows very little of his family. He is orignally from the central Illinois area. Otto Phillips WOOD is approximately 70-75 years of age. Any information would be appreciated as we are trying to link him to my son-in-law's father, John Paul WOOD.

Joyce Lane Fri Aug 23 16:30:35 1996
I am searching for the grandfather of Otto Phillips WOOD. Otto Phillips WOOD is an only child of an only child and knows very little of his family. He is orignally from the central Illinois area. Otto Phillips WOOD is approximately 70-75 years of age. Any information would be appreciated as we are trying to link him to my son-in-law's father, John Paul WOOD.

Sue Beach Sat Aug 24 10:17:50 1996
HEALEY/HEALY & HOWLAND: Looking for information on the family of Joshua HEALEY & Julia Ann HOWLAND who lived in Rensselaer, IN. Joshua served in Civil War. Children were: William (died young), Florence (died young), Dora (married Frank LYON), George Howland (married Stella HOUGH), and Maude J. (married Ed MILLS). Joshua born 1838 in Quebec, Canada; died Jan 1880 in Goodland, Newton Co., IN. Julia born 1840 in Miami Co., IN; died May 1913 in Rensselaer, IN. Julia & Joshua married Feb 23, 1864 in Delphi, Carroll Co., IN Willing to share information on this family.

cliff nugent Mon Sep 9 11:48:01 1996
The WPA index of Jasper County 1880 US census shows Robert Fulton Nugent and Harriet Nugent ; however, I can not find the soundex information. Can you provide it?

Rick Ferguson Tue Sep 10 11:38:06 1996
looking for Hannah Owens-Chastain. Married in Scott County in 1828 to Benjamin Chastain. Need to know who her parents were and where she is buried. May have been in Jefferson County at time of death. She was supposedly full blooded Cherokee Indian. Trying to trace her or her parents to Indian Rolls.

Donald White Thu Sep 19 14:57:48 1996
Daniel Davis appears 1850 Jasper County census, Barkley Township with wife Margaret Stout, Son Isaac, daughter Sarah, and other children. Wife appears on 1860 Shelby OH census without Daniel, Isaac or Sarah, has remaining children. Is Isaar buried in Jasper county. He would have died after 1852. Any info helpful.

Sue Beach Fri Sep 20 10:35:51 1996
Interested in sharing information on the family of Joshua HEALEY & his wife Julia Ann HOWLAND. Joshua was born 1838 in Quebec Canada, served in Civil War, married Julia in 1864 in Delphi, Carroll Co., IN, lived in Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN, and died 1880 in Goodland, Newton Co., IN. His parents were Sylvester HEALEY & Rosa HALL (of White Co, IN). Julia was born 1840 in Miami Co., IN & died 1913 in Rensselaer. Her parents were Joseph HOWLAND & Mary TAYLOR. Joshua & Julia had 5 children, but only 3 lived to adulthood: Dora LaRue (married Frank LYON & lived in Delphi, IN), George Howland (married Stella HOUGH), & Maud Joshua (married Edward MILLS). Much info to share.

Paul Hammond Sat Sep 21 12:23:02 1996
Paul Hammond (PJHammond@aolcom. Jasper County Query. September 21, 1996. I would like to exchange information for the following Jasper County surnames: Snow, Hurley, Hammond, Goble, Stowers, Burget.
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Cassie Miller Sun Oct 6 12:02:25 1996
Owen County Query Am looking for relatives or anyone interested in following names in Owen County: Teel, Barnes.

MAXINE WILHOIT Thu Oct 17 14:24:11 1996
I AM SEEKING ANY INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING NAMES. GRANVILLE DAVIS :SP M. UNDERWOOD IS ALL I HAVE ON THEM. THEIR SON ELIJAH DAVIS (OCT 1849-MAR 1905) SP SARAH ?. HAVE NO LAST NAME FOR HER OR DATES. ELIJAH AND SARAH'S CHILD WAS JAMES F. DAVIS NO INFO ON HIM BUT HIS CHILDREN ARE LISTED BELOW. I AM THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF JAMES F. DAVIS BUT WAS ADOPTED OUT OF THE FAMILY AT 16 YEARS OLD TO CHARLES AND ALICE HESS. PLEASE SEND INFO TO MY ADDRESS IF NO COMPUTOR AVAILABLE. MAXINE WILHOIT 95 BRYANT CT., FRANKLIN, IN. 46131. THANK YOU.

Karen Zach Sun Nov 10 14:17:13 1996
Desire to hear from descendants of Simon PHILLIPS b. circa 1790 d. 1851 Jasper Co. Wife was Mary MILLER. Descend from their daughter, Sarah E. who married John BURKE.

Pat Salisbury Fri Nov 15 18:37:40 1996
DUBOISE COUNTY Nov. 15, 1996 I am looking for any information I might be able to get concerning a grandmother and grandfather that possibly were married in Dubois County. Their names are Sarah GOODMAN and William Jacob HANKS. They lived in Breckinridge County, KY. but since there was once a ferry that took Kentuckians to Indiana in Dubois Co. I think they were married in Dubois Co. If anyone can help me in any way I will be truly greatful.
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Pat Salisbury Fri Nov 15 18:44:22 1996
Perry County Query I am looking for information on my ggrandparents who could very well have been married in Perry County. Their names are Sarah GOODMAN and William Jacob HANKS. They resided in Breckinridge KY but because of the ferry that took people to Indiana I think they could have been married in Perry County Indiana. Anyone out there who might know anything about these people? I can not locate anything on them in Kentucky at the present time. Appreciate any help.

Trudy Johnson Sat Nov 16 19:01:18 1996
Am looking for information on the Franscoviak family in Jasper County John J. Franscoviak was born in Germany in 1840. He had 11 children with Mary Mazur. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Joan Livingston Wed Nov 20 18:39:59 1996
HOLMES/MORRICAL - Seeking info on parents of John Holmes and Mahala Jane Morrical. Johnb, b.in Pa in 1824; marr. 30 Dec 1852 in Fulton Co., Ind. to Mahala Jane Morrical. John and Mahala appear in the 1860 Kankakee Co., Ill (Otto Township) Census. Mahala b.1834 in Ind.. Children in 1860; Mary E., Eliza, Charles and Melissa. John was a private in Co.H, 113th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War and died 12 Dec 1863 in a hospital in Springfield, Ill. Don't know when Mahala died, sometime after 1869. It appears from 1860 Kankakee census that John may have had brothers Jacob and Henry. Mahala had a brother, Frank, who was a doctor in Chesterton, Ind. Will share. Any help appreciated. Joan

Michael Ferris Wed Nov 20 20:23:25 1996
looking for any information on my great grandfather born in 1864 I am not sure about what county. His name is Wiley Ferris. Mother was a full blooded Indian. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Trudy Johnson Sun Nov 24 15:00:43 1996
Looking for information on Estella C. Martin, d/o Lewis and Lulu E. Campbell Martin. She was born around 1908 and married a Arthur Eggert of Franceville. As of 1980, she was still in the Franceville area, according to her sisters obituary. Need all information about her and if she had a family.

Renda Cooper Tue Nov 26 17:35:29 1996
I'm looking for any information on the parents and family of John Cooper b 12 Sep 1812 d 26 Mar 1887. He is buried in Prater Cemetery. I need to know parents, syblings and children. Any other information will be appreciated. He was married to Sarah Osborne.

Frances Wishard Mon Dec 2 22:21:37 1996
Seeking ancestors or siblings of SILAS W. WISHARD, born 1827 in Kentucky and relocated to Indiana 1830's, and then on to Jasper Co., Il about 1850. He Married MINERVA YATES 1851 in Jasper County, Il., and died 1875 in the same county. His brother Joseph H. WISHARD was married in Vermillion County, Indiana in 1849 to MARGARET MILES.

Frances Wishard Mon Dec 2 22:31:41 1996
Seeking ancestors or siblings of SILAS W. WISHARD, born 1827 in Kentucky and relocated to Indiana 1830's, and then on to Jasper Co., Il about 1850. He Married MINERVA YATES 1851 in Jasper County, Il., and died 1875 in the same county. His brother Joseph H. WISHARD was married in Vermillion County, Indiana in 1849 to MARGARET MILES.

Yvonne Beever Sun Dec 15 13:49:27 1996
Looking for information on Luke BEAVER (BEVER) and his parents. Luke's death certificate lists his date/place of birth 20 Jan 1833 in IN. I also found Jan 1835, birthplace OH. Certificate lists father as John BEVER, b. OH, and mother WEAVER, b. OH. I've found John BEVER in several county censuses, but haven't been able to connect them to Luke. I found a Luke BEAVER married to Sarah OWENS 28 Mar 1838 in White Co., but haven't found a connection to my Luke. Luke married Catherine MIKESELL, 31 Jul 1857 in Carroll Co., and Elmina Mae MIKESELL, Jan 1880. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
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Nick Hilton Sat Dec 21 12:56:03 1996
21 Dec 1996, Nick Hilton hiltonnc@aol.com Jasper County Query I an tring to find more info on William S. Hilton my great great grandfather. He is listed on the 1860 census, however I am tring to find out where he was buried, born, wife, exc. Two of his sons are buried in the Independence Cemetery. Denise and Sylvestor. Thank you for any help and if I can be of any help let


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