Jasper County Indiana Queries

1/1/97----2/20/97


Nancy S Guenther Sun Jan 5 23:06:08 1997
Searching for death & info on Joseph Stephenson & wife Delilah Fry.They were marr 1833 in Logan Co OH where they had 10 ch. Joseph first shows up in Jasper Co on 1860 C Barkley Twp. He is on records there buying/selling land until Feb 1869 when all records of him disappear. Delilah disappears aft the 1850 C in Logan Co OH but they have a dau in 1853. By 1854 they are in Marshall Co & Starke Co IN where Joseph buys land (Starke Co). The 2 census records on which Joseph appears state he was b in VA. I have never found any sibs nor parents for him in either Va or OH. Their children: 1.Catherine b 1834 m Wm Long in Starke Co. They disappear aft 1860 C. 2. James Joseph b 1835 m Matilda Fry (cousin) in Marshall Co & he d there 1903. 3. Peter Hardin m Laura O'Lily Wait in Pulaski Co & d 1879 in Starke Co. 4.Robert (my G Grdf) b 1838 m Ann Eliza Barkley & d Jasper Co 1908. 5. Mary Jane b 1840 m James Wm Hutchinson & rem to KS where she d 1931. 6.Wm Henry b 1842 m Rebecca Payne in Jasper Co & d there 1903. 7. Eliza b 1845-no further info. 8.Margaret E b 1848 m Harrison Cooper in Jasper Co & d 1915 in Jasper Co. 9.Amanda b 1850-no further in. 10.Lucinda b 1853-no further in. I would deeply apprec any info on any of above especially Joseph & Delilah, Catherine, Eliza A, Lucinda & Amanda.

Nancy S Guenther Sun Jan 5 23:27:02 1997
Jasper Co IN: Searching following names: Stephenson (see sep inquiry), Alter, Barkley, Kirk, Gifford (Nancy), Peacock, Davisson, Cooper, Long & Payne. I have never fd any info on Nancy Gifford b 1813 NC & m Isaac D Barkley. She d 1865 & is bur Smith Cem N Side in Barkley Twp Jasper Co.

Nancy S Guenther Sun Jan 5 23:57:48 1997
Searching for info on Catherine Stephenson b 1834 Logan Co OH to Joseph & Delilah (Fry) Stephenson. Family comes to Starke Co abt 1853. Catherine m Wm Long in Starke Co 1854. She is his 2nd wife. Wm Long b abt 1814. He has son Alexander (fr 1st wife) who later rem to Jasper Co IN. Wm & Catherine appear on the 1860 C in both Starke & Marshall Counties (their home was nr border of both counties. I find them in deeds & court records until 1867 & have fd no further info on them. They have a son Sanford Ellis Long abt 1859. Wm also has a 2nd son, b abt 1851 by his first wife. Where did they go?

Pat Weber Mon Jan 6 09:07:12 1997
CROW, Laura Born Franklin County Ind. Sept. 27, 1860. Also searching FRAZEE, Joseph

Nancy S Guenther Sun Jan 5 23:06:08 1997
Searching for death & info on Joseph Stephenson & wife Delilah Fry.They were marr 1833 in Logan Co OH where they had 10 ch. Joseph first shows up in Jasper Co on 1860 C Barkley Twp. He is on records there buying/selling land until Feb 1869 when all records of him disappear. Delilah disappears aft the 1850 C in Logan Co OH but they have a dau in 1853. By 1854 they are in Marshall Co & Starke Co IN where Joseph buys land (Starke Co). The 2 census records on which Joseph appears state he was b in VA. I have never found any sibs nor parents for him in either Va or OH. Their children: 1.Catherine b 1834 m Wm Long in Starke Co. They disappear aft 1860 C. 2. James Joseph b 1835 m Matilda Fry (cousin) in Marshall Co & he d there 1903. 3. Peter Hardin m Laura O'Lily Wait in Pulaski Co & d 1879 in Starke Co. 4.Robert (my G Grdf) b 1838 m Ann Eliza Barkley & d Jasper Co 1908. 5. Mary Jane b 1840 m James Wm Hutchinson & rem to KS where she d 1931. 6.Wm Henry b 1842 m Rebecca Payne in Jasper Co & d there 1903. 7. Eliza b 1845-no further info. 8.Margaret E b 1848 m Harrison Cooper in Jasper Co & d 1915 in Jasper Co. 9.Amanda b 1850-no further in. 10.Lucinda b 1853-no further in. I would deeply apprec any info on any of above especially Joseph & Delilah, Catherine, Eliza A, Lucinda & Amanda.

Nancy S Guenther Sun Jan 5 23:27:02 1997
Jasper Co IN: Searching following names: Stephenson (see sep inquiry), Alter, Barkley, Kirk, Gifford (Nancy), Peacock, Davisson, Cooper, Long & Payne. I have never fd any info on Nancy Gifford b 1813 NC & m Isaac D Barkley. She d 1865 & is bur Smith Cem N Side in Barkley Twp Jasper Co.

Nancy S Guenther Sun Jan 5 23:57:48 1997
Searching for info on Catherine Stephenson b 1834 Logan Co OH to Joseph & Delilah (Fry) Stephenson. Family comes to Starke Co abt 1853. Catherine m Wm Long in Starke Co 1854. She is his 2nd wife. Wm Long b abt 1814. He has son Alexander (fr 1st wife) who later rem to Jasper Co IN. Wm & Catherine appear on the 1860 C in both Starke & Marshall Counties (their home was nr border of both counties. I find them in deeds & court records until 1867 & have fd no further info on them. They have a son Sanford Ellis Long abt 1859. Wm also has a 2nd son, b abt 1851 by his first wife. Where did they go?

Ronald E. sarget Mills Wed Jan 8 05:59:06 1997
I am wantings information on my great grand father, Larsh Thomas, Minnie Thomas and father, Chester Sargent. Also, my grandmother, Zella thomas Miller and, mother, Margaret E. Thomas or Miller

M. McGouran Wed Jan 8 17:07:35 1997
I am looking for info. on the family on Micheals and Galeys. Emma Michael McGouran is my grandmother. Her parents were William Michael and Nellie Galey. They lived in Jasper Co.

Ronald Sargent Mills Mon Jan 13 12:59:25 1997
I am trying to find information on my family's births, deaths etc. Family name is Larsh Thomas, Minnie thomas, Zella Thomas, Margaret thomas. My Father was chester sargent. His 2nd wife is still living, Her name is Josephone sargent. All were born in rensselaer jasper county, indiana

Ronald Sargent Mills Mon Jan 13 13:00:40 1997
I am trying to find information on my family's births, deaths etc. Family name is Larsh Thomas, Minnie thomas, Zella Thomas, Margaret thomas. My Father was chester sargent. His 2nd wife is still living, Her name is Josephone sargent. All were born in rensselaer jasper county, indiana

Connie Powell Mon Jan 20 08:24:44 1997
Seeking information on Joe A. MOORE. His parents are J.W. MOORE and Juliet________. Joe married Dora Mildred GRIMM. They had three children: Harriett b. March 7, 1917, Denver J., and Marjorie Jeanette b. February 7, 1919.

Mark T. Beedy Tue Jan 21 19:55:22 1997
I am searching for information on George L. BEEDY, his wife Louise ECKHARDT(?) BEEDY and 3 of there children; Esper b-8/22/1905(Rensalear), Preston b-7/28/1907(Newland), and Harvey b-10/25/1909(Newland). Any information about these relatives would be greatly appreciated.
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Mark T. Beedy Tue Jan 21 19:55:22 1997
I am searching for information on George L. BEEDY, his wife Louise ECKHARDT(?) BEEDY and 3 of there children; Esper b-8/22/1905(Rensalear), Preston b-7/28/1907(Newland), and Harvey b-10/25/1909(Newland). Any information about these relatives would be greatly appreciated.
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Teresa Parks Bernard Thu Jan 23 00:31:17 1997
Searching for any information on Floyd Levon Earl PARKS, b. 1905, Grant Co, IN. His parents were Ott(o) Parks & Ida COFFEL. Ida married Samuel MCGRAW in 1906 and later moved to Richmond, IN where they raised Floyd and their children, as well. Floyd lived in the Richmond area until he moved to Waco, TX where he died in 1973. He had one son - Earl Edward Parks, b. 1937, Wayne Co, IN. We believe there's another son, as well. Possibly living in California, Texas or Indiana. Information on any one of this family will be greatly appreciated. Please forward any information to jbernar2@ix.netcom.com Thank you, in advance.
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Teresa Parks Bernard Thu Jan 23 00:32:28 1997
Searching for any information on Floyd Levon Earl PARKS, b. 1905, Grant Co, IN. His parents were Ott(o) Parks & Ida COFFEL. Ida married Samuel MCGRAW in 1906 and later moved to Richmond, IN where they raised Floyd and their children, as well. Floyd lived in the Richmond area until he moved to Waco, TX where he died in 1973. He had one son - Earl Edward Parks, b. 1937, Wayne Co, IN. We believe there's another son, as well. Possibly living in California, Texas or Indiana. Information on any one of this family will be greatly appreciated. Please forward any information to jbernar2@ix.netcom.com Thank you, in advance.
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James Shupperd Fri Jan 31 12:57:20 1997
I am looking for information on David Shupperd b:1/29/1837 Jasper Co. d:3/13/1914 Married:1857/6/28/1860 to Mary Plake in Decatur Co. John Thomas Shupperd b:6/20/1863 Decator IN

James Shupperd Fri Jan 31 12:58:44 1997
I am looking for information on David Shupperd b:1/29/1837 Jasper Co. d:3/13/1914 Married:1857/6/28/1860 to Mary Plake in Decatur Co. John Thomas Shupperd b:6/20/1863 Decator IN

Bill Plock Thu Jan 30 06:02:17 1997
I am looking for any information that will allow me to trace the name of PLOCK. I can trace it back to the 1890's in Perry County, IN. but then it

Donna Merrill Fri Jan 31 09:01:38 1997
Name: Donna Merrill Date: 31 Jan 1997 Subject: COOK Lafayette COOK b. 29 Nov 1847 in Autauga Co., AL. Lafayette joined the Union Army and served from Indiana. He states his P.O. Box as Patoka Twp., Gibson Co., IN. at the time of his enlistment. In his pension records he states that he lived in Gibson/Pike Counties, IN after the war for several years. I have not been able to find out who his parents are. Lafayette married 1) Sarah Elizabeth ALLEN 5 Jan 1875. Thier children were: Jesse, Robert David md. Ellen COOK, Christian Perlina md. Robert Austin HARRISON, and James Monroe. Lafayette married 2) Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Robeson/Robinson) GAUROUTTE 13 May 1892 in Howell Co., MO. Thier children were: Ellen Frances md David COOK, and John Lafayette. Lafayette married 3) Rutha Jane BAILEY 6 Jul 1900 in Carroll Co., AR. Thier children were: Alma June md. Harry BARTON, Franklin Malcomb md. Blanche LOWRY, Homer Lee md. Hazel MCDOWELL, and Austin md. Lillian BENTON. Lafayette died 28 May 1918 in McDonald Co., MO. Any information on Lafayette COOK would be appreciated.

Bety RATHBURN CREATH Sat Feb 1 10:19:30 1997
Looking for information leading to the parentage of Abraham MYERS, born in PA in 1777, but died in Fountain Co, IN in May 1849. His wife was Catherine CONN (1778-1854), also of PA who died in Jasper Co, IN in 1854, and their children were: John (b 1803), Jacob (1812-1886), Reuben (1815-1901), Abram, Catherine, and probably others.Reuben (married Sallie MOORE) and a brother moved west to Wapello County, Iowa.

Janice B. Wright Sat Feb 1 20:15:38 1997
I am searching for information regarding my G.Father, Robert D. BAKER (Bob) born July 31, 1866 SOMEWHERE in Indiana. His parent's names are unknown to me but they too were born in Indiana; according to 1920 Georgia Census. He had a sister named Sarah Jane. He left Indiana at an early age and toured the eastern states before coming to GA. He married Nobie Coats in Carrollton, GA in 1917 and settled in Newnan, GA, he had one child, Zelma Louise. I have searched the 1880 Indiana Soundex with no success. I have been looking line by line at the 1880 Census and also trying to look by counties at the 1870 Indiana Census. I am trying to get this Query to all counties in Indiana. I would appreciate any help or information, but I will keep searching. I live in Jonesboro, GA

George M. Goldring Sun Feb 2 14:39:44 1997
Newton Co. Washington Twp 1880 Indiana Census - William Payne no wife listed. Children Mahola Garrison Payne and Arrette Payne Three grandchildren living with William Payne, William b-1867, Elsie b-1875 and Sarah b-1878 all children of Lemuel and Mahola Payne Garrison. Mahola b-March 2, 1881 and Arrette b-1863 Have no other info on William Payne accept Census shows in being born Ohio in 1824 Would like more info on William, also the husband of Mahola - Lemuel Garrison. Believe him to be the grandson of Lemuel & Mary Garrison of New Jersey and the son of Arwine b-06/05/1803 and died 01/09/1875. Arwines wife is Elizabeth Hudson, they had (6) Children: Benjamin, William, John J.,Ann E.,Lemuel and Peter believe all were born Clinton County Marion Twp, Ohio. Any help on any of the listed would greatly be appreciated. Thanks George

Paul Beets Mon Feb 3 19:45:47 1997
Hello, I don't know what this will do, but I'm looking for AnnA Pulliam... I'm to the notion that she is 17 and in the band... And lives in Poseyville, Indiana. If you know her in anyway... I would like to get back in touch with her. Please e-mail elosrebe@iquest.net or find me on AOL as CptJo Could you help me find her?

Deborah Shaw Wed Feb 5 15:44:16 1997
Hi! Please help if at all possible! My mother has been searching for years for her cousins, and we would could really use your help. We are looking for: JAMES EDWARD SAGE born 8/9/17 in Jasper co.; CHARLES ROBERT SAGE born 9/11/20 in Newton Co. & Married June Fleming; Arnold Eugene? Sage born 1/3/26 in South Bend & moved to NY. THANKS!

Tom Ooley Wed Feb 5 17:46:58 1997
I am searching the "Ooley" surname. Also, looking for information about and the location of the "Ooley Ridge Cemetery" in Greene County, Indiana.

jANICE B. WRIGHT Thu Feb 6 20:16:57 1997
Since I did not give a complete E-mail address, I am re-submitting my Query I am searching for my g.grandfather who was born July 31, 1866 SOMEWHERE IN INDIANA, so I am having to try all counties. I really need some help from you folks up there. I do not have any parents names, but one sister was Sarah Jane, who lived most of her life in Terre Haute, but I have no married name. My g.grandfather left home at an early age, traveled around and settled in Newnan, Georgia. Married Nobie Coats in 1917 and had one daughter Zelma Louise. He died March 11, 1933 in Newnan, GA. I am searching here in Georgia at the National Archives near Atlanta. I have searched the 1880 Indiana Soundex and am now trying to search the 1880 Indiana Census and the 1870 Indiana Census line by line, county by county. I have already heard from some counties, but I needed to correct by e-mail. I would appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks, Janice from Georgia

jANICE B. WRIGHT Thu Feb 6 20:19:20 1997
Since I did not give a complete E-mail address, I am re-submitting my Query I am searching for my g.grandfather who was born July 31, 1866 SOMEWHERE IN INDIANA, so I am having to try all counties. I really need some help from you folks up there. I do not have any parents names, but one sister was Sarah Jane, who lived most of her life in Terre Haute, but I have no married name. My g.grandfather left home at an early age, traveled around and settled in Newnan, Georgia. Married Nobie Coats in 1917 and had one daughter Zelma Louise. He died March 11, 1933 in Newnan, GA. I am searching here in Georgia at the National Archives near Atlanta. I have searched the 1880 Indiana Soundex and am now trying to search the 1880 Indiana Census and the 1870 Indiana Census line by line, county by county. I have already heard from some counties, but I needed to correct by e-mail. I would appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks, Janice from Georgia

Bebe (Hayes) Garcia Fri Feb 7 21:27:22 1997
George Washington HAYES, born 1829 in Rutherford County, TN, married Elizabeth Maholah PUCKETT. His father could have been John HAYES or William HAYES born about 1795 in VA. His mother was Lydia, possibly SIMS. They were in Indiana in 1825 as one of their sons was born there. Their children were James HAYES, b 1825 in Indiana; married EMILY; John M. HAYS, born 1826 in Alabama, married Rebecca L. VAUGHAN, Robert D. HAYS, b TN; Martha E. HAYES, b 1834 in TN, married Benjamin F. PUCKETT; Amos HAYES, married Delilah TAYLOR, Thomas HAYES, and my George Washington HAYES. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Meg Gentry Bookout Sat Feb 8 07:49:40 1997
WEST I am looking for info on Thomas W. WEST, born in Indiana, unknown county, in 1835. He married Mary A. ? from Tennessee, and they lived near Nixa, Missouri and had had least 7 children, one of whom was my great great grandmother, Missouri Tennessee WEST. I found him in the 1880 Christian County, MO census, but don't have anything else on him, other than his dates: 1835-1883, buried in Payne Cemetery, NW of Nixa, MO. Thanks!

Robert Raines Sat Feb 8 11:07:05 1997
I am looking for information regarding a lady named Helen Conwell. The last name spelling may not be totally correct. I think she lived near the Indianapolis area around 50 to 55 years ago (1940's).

Gerald Fecht Sun Feb 9 19:59:38 1997
Seeking information about the burial site of Eliza (Crites) Rider, the mother of Josiah Crites. Josiah was son of John Crites buried in Indiana Village. Seeking location of

Richard RothHaas Mon Feb 17 09:36:14 1997
Do you have any info on members of the Rothhaas or Strahl families who were in Indiana about five generations ago but subsequently ended up across the border in Ohio?

Harold Owen Boyer Tue Feb 18 15:29:19 1997
Barbara Vance, Benton Indiana, Owen Vance, Harold Boyer, New Paris Indiana, Lottie Vance, William Boyer buried in Elkart somewhere

Harold Owen Boyer Tue Feb 18 15:29:19 1997
Barbara Vance, Benton Indiana, Owen Vance, Harold Boyer, New Paris Indiana, Lottie Vance, William Boyer buried in Elkart somewhere

Gloria Jones Thu Feb 20 18:35:53 1997
I am researching all BREWER lines in Indiana. I am willing to share BREWER data (hundreds and hundreds of pp) on-line with anyone researching any BREWER line.

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E. Dunne Sun Feb 2 11:55:27 1997
I am looking for an obituary for any of the following people: William F. Smith Adelaide Smith Sue B. Smith Clarance H. Smith Edwin M. Smith I know that the Smiths lived in Renesslaer, IN until 1919. After that time, I have no record of them. Any information would be helpful.
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JIM WORDEN Sun Feb 2 14:25:50 1997
ANYONE WITH THE LAST NAME WORDEN BETWEEN 1880 AND 1910

Tennille Wester Mon Feb 3 18:27:14 1997
I am looking for any information on William Nuss. He married Sarah Jane Bloomfield and died on July 24, 1924. He is buried in Prater Cem. and his parents were Lewis and Mary (Emory). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Art Conner Tue Mar 18 14:11:50 1997
I am searching for the following family that lived in Jasper Co, Walker Twp(1880 census): John WALLACE b 1825 in Va d 1902 in In m Elizabeth CONNER b 1834 in In d 1901 in Stoustburg. They had: Orlando Wallace b 1853 who m Sarah C HAMILTON, James Wallace b1856, Mary Wallace b 1860, William Wallace b1860, Ora Wallace b 1867, and George Wallace b 1875. Orlando Wallace and Sarah C Hamilton had: Franklin Wallace b 1881 who m Lillian MURRAY, Nellie Wallace b 1881, Lilly Wallace b1884, Owen Wallace b 1888, Lottie E Wallace b 1896, Josephine Wallace b 1899, and Margaret L Wallace b 1904.

Barbara Cowan Tue Mar 18 17:29:37 1997
PATTON I am searching for the family of D H PATTON. His parents were ANDREW D PATTON & NANCY COWAN PATTON. I have a book titled History of Jasper Co. It list the father of NANCY COWAN as ENOCH COWAN. I have much proof that her father was ISAAC COWAN and not ENOCH , who died in 1848 NICHOLAS CO.,KY. I also have much information on the PATTONS that I will be glad to share. D H PATTON was a physician & surgeon. He married CLARA BENNETT and had 3 children. Any help would be most appreciated. Barbara Cowan

Nancy Guenther Sat Apr 12 12:11:47 1997
Searching for any info on Catherine Stephenson who marr William Long (as his 2nd wife) in Marshall Co in 1854. They appear on the 1860 C in both Starke & Marshall Cos (land on the border). In the 1860 C they have a 1yr old son Sanford Ellis. I have not been able to locate them after that. I am interested in where they went aft 1860 & on any ch they had, any marr or death info would be appreciated. Thanks.

O. Hinds Sun Apr 13 08:13:08 1997
I need information on the Hinds family in this area. Van Buren Hinds' family moved there before 1870. George, his oldest son, graduated high school from Remmington, Ind. in 1886. Any information on this Indiana family would be greatly appreciated. I am Oliver Hinds, the grandson of George Van Buren Hinds (1872-1906).

Kevin Daniel Sat Apr 26 17:13:50 1997
DANIEL family. Shelby Daniel (1813-1879)came to Jasper County in the 1840s and resided in Barkley TWP. He married first Mary Ann English in 1830 in Champaign County, OH. He married second Mary Jane Jenkins Burns in 1867 in Jasper Co. Shelby had: Martha Jane, William H., Margaret, Mary Ellen, George, Rhoda Jane, John Charles, Thomas Tipton, Horace Greely and Aurilla. I have alot of information on this family and their kin, but am always looking for more.


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