LOOMIS, Justin, b. 1818, Ohio, d. 26 Mar 1863 in La Porte Co. LOOMIS, Clarissa A., wife, b. 1823, Vermont, d. 31 Mar 1880
LOOMIS, Sarah C., b. Oct 1849, d. 13 Dec 1911 both in La Porte Co. BEAR/BAIR, George C., husband, b. Jun 1836, IN, d. 1908 La Porte Co. BEAR/BAIR, Clarence G. son, b. 23 Sep, 1874, Pleasant twp, La Porte Co., d. 1919, Los Angeles, CA
Joyce A. Kelley
I am researching the following surnames in LaPorte Co.:
ARNDT/DIXON/DROEGE/GLASS/LEARN/LINE/TRAVIS/VANDEWALKER/WAXHAM/
ZABEL. Any information on any of these families will be greatly
appreciated.
2Am trying to find the link between a Hosea SHIPPEE and Oliver SHIPPEE one of the earliest pioneers of this area. Looking for family of Laura Lavina BENTLEY who married Nehemiah SHIPPEE d.1877 and buried in Shippeeburg Cemetery. Looking for parents/siblings of Eliza Ann BENTLEY b. 1 Jun 1823 in NY d. 22 Jun 1855 in La Porte and also buried there in same cemetery.
Pat Ratcliff-Milanese
54 BILLINGS
BILLINGS, James W. or N. b: Nov 1860, LaPorte, IN
Jo Meier
53 MORSE, KANNEY
Roy MORSE b12 16 1878 d 01 08 1971 married Nellie KANNEY. Anything appreciated.
Paul Morse
52 CADWALLADER, AITKEN
Looking for information on JESSE CADWALLADER B. 6/26/1827 in LaPorte he married Almira AITKEN of Canada they were farmers had 2 childern that I know of Sarah Isabelle b. 12/15/1856 andEdgar Henry b. 1/23/1862. Any information on Almira and Jesse CADWALLADER will be greatly appreciated.
Sandra Schreiber
51 WEBB
Looking for death verification of Samuel P.WEBB, b.1804 in New York. Lived in Huron Co, OH, migrated to Barrien Co. MI, and on to Porter Co. IN. Joined the Civil War with the 13th Indiana Calvry. I870 Census in Valispario Post Office District. Wife, Mary Ann (Smith)Webb, sons; Delorma, David, daughers Elizabeth, Lucy. Brother-in-law; Deloss Smith of Laporte, IN. Will share information.
Doug Thompson
50 LAIN
LAIN, Edith Frances Williams or George Earl, looking for their ancestors, Edith, dob:10/5/1892, death 9/1990, George dob: 3/11/1888, death 6/72. thank you.
Julie Dietz
49 NORBY, SHEARER, NELSON
NORBY, Hildur Olive, b. 9 September 1883 in LaPorte, IN. Parents: Jacob Nicholas NORBY and Anna Marie NELSON. M. Leslie John SHEARER sometime before 1909. Jacob and Anna NORBY divorced in 1898, in Michigan City, IN. Any info on marriage date of Hildur NORBY and Leslie SHEARER, and death of Jacob NORBY would be much appreciated.
A. L. Kennedy
48 REYNOLDS, WILLIAMS
Does anyone have any research information on the Ashbel S. REYNOLDS family? Ashbel born 1815, New York, died 1858 LaPorte Co., IN, married 1844 LaPorte Co., Emily W. WILLIAMS. Her parents, Elisha and Samatha WILLIAMS born Windham Co., CT.
Harold Matson
46 BRAYTON
BRAYTON, Charles S. (b.24 Mar 1822, Sandusky,OH d.1910, Carthage, MO buried LaPorte,LaPorte,IN)
He pastored a church (probably Baptist) in LaPorte for "many years" prior to the Civil War. He had a daughter, Helen Ruth (b.3 Oct 1848). I would appreciate any information on his wife, his exact date of death and cemetary where he is buried, the name of the church he pastored (and if there is a church history available).
I am currently living in Normal, McLean, IL - and am willing to trade research.
Candace Leatherman
45 LINDSEY, SHIELDS, JOHNSON, MCCOY, GREGORY, HOLMES, FINDLEY
I am searching for proof of parents for the following LINDSEY family that settled in IN. They had land in Springville, Clark County in 1809. John b 1792 KY d 1874 Laporte IN, m #1 Elizabeth SHIELDS 1814 m #2 Nancy SHIELDS 1833 (Shields girls were cousins), William b 1795 KY (he may have lived in IL), Joshua b 1799 d 1896 IN m Sarah JOHNSON 1823 in IL., Sarah b 1802 d 1850 IN m Stephen McCOY 1820 IN, Nancy b 1806 d 1855 m Friend JOHNSON 1823 Il (brother to above Sarah), Findley b 1809 Clark Co IN d 1884 Humboldt Co CA m Rebecca Waggoner 1835 White Co IN (my line), Martha m William GREGORY abt 1820 Jackson Co IN, Elizabeth m Benjamin HOLMES 1819 Jackson Co IN, Boyd m ---- Martin. I find 2 possible sets of parents but perhaps neither is correct.
#1Joshua & Elizaberh are listed as parents in a book on the Shields family and Joshua owned land in Clark Co where Findley was born.
#2 Wm & Mary/Margaret (FINDLEY) because of an old family letter, the names & ages of the children, and other research done on the Findley family. I am sure since we have so much information on these children that they had a set of parents. Who are they??? Help on any of these families will be most appreciated.
Carol Huber
44 WHITEHEAD, HASTINGS
SMITH, Anthony Wayne(born OH died UT ) married WHITEHEAD, Margaret HASTINGS (born NJ Died IA) on 19 Sep 1850 in LaPorte, IN. Looking for any information on either of them. She had a son at the time of this marriage by the name of WHITEHEAD, George who was 10 years of age at this time. I would like information on George.
Cathy Danielson
43 DAWSON
Seeking information on Richard Dawson (1804/05 - ?1860's.) Fayette,LaPorte,Marshall Cos. Married Elizabeth Rathburn (1811/12 - ?1860's) 10 June 1925 Fayette Co. Probable parents of Richard: Matthias Dawson and Alsey Harding. Parents of: Prudence, Obediah, Marthay, Margart, George, John, James
Norma Nash
42 GOOD
We know John Elmer Good (1818-1887) traveled from Virginia to Logan County, Ohio to LaPorte County, IN. We do not know the dates he traveled nor the county of origin in Virginia. Thanks
Jerry & Pamela Good
FISHER, WOOD(W)ARD
Harriet Maria FISHER was born in LaPorte, Indiana on 23 March 1839. Her parents were Samuel and Anna MAria (Wood(w)ard)FISHER. I would appreciate any info anyone might have concerning this family. Thank You.
Virginia Walters
40 VANPELT
Looking for the VAN PELT family in the early 1800's. Marriage records are especially appreciated:) Thank you.
Vonnie Galusha
39 BREWER, COSTELLO, MARTIN, SHEAD, FRANCIS, BREESE, BIRCHIM
These are the surnames related to my Martin ancestors. I would like to correspond with other family members.
Mary Jane (Martin) Richardson,
4217 N 48 Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85031-2313
38 JACKSON
I'm looking for info on ANDREW JACKSON from Hebron IN around the time frame of 1872. This is about the limit of the info that I have, any help would be appreciated Thanks :)
Paul S. Greenhalge
37 THOMAS
My ancestor, Marcus B. THOMAS, can be found on the 1880 census in La Porte Co, Indiana in the township of Hudson. In the 1860 Census, there is a William and Lucretia THOMAS with a son names Marcus V. THOMAS 9 years old, whom I believe to be my Marcus' parents. My problem is that I cannot find my Thomas family in the 1870 census in La Porte County. There was a William Thomas who served in the Civil War from La Porte County. I also know that William and his wife Lucretia THOMAS were involved with a small Methodist Episcopal church in Hudson called Maple Grove.
Kimberlee Young
36 FOSTER, STEWARD, HUTSON
Interested in Morton O. Foster and Anna M. Steward from LaPorte Co. IN. His parents were: Aaron Foster and Matilda Hutson.
Ardis J. Pierce
35 BAKER
Stephen T. BAKER b. 1812 in Dutchess Co. NY lived in Laporte Co. IN. at Union Mills. His wife, Margaret died at Union Mills prior to 1848. They had 3 children born in IN. Francis A., James and Vitallis. In 1849 Stephen remarried and moved to South Bend. Does any one have any information on this family and what cemetary Margaret Baker may be burried, in or arround Union Mills.
Contact me please, Joe Baker
2652 Bob Jones Rd. Scottsboro, AL. 35769
34 DINKEL, SCHREINER
My Great Grandmother, Rosina Elizabeth Dinkel was born in LaPorte IN on June 22, 1871. I know she was living in Nebraska by 1891, so her family was there a while. Her father, Johan Christian Dinkel was born in Wieseth Bayern Germany and was married in LaPorte August 1st, 1858.Researching Schreiner ancestry.
Don Schreiner
33 ESTLE (all spellings), WADE Homepage
Estle and Wade Surnames Homepagehttp://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/1260/
Sponsored by: Ruth Arleen Estle
32 HOLMES, MORRICAL
Seeking info on parents of John Holmes and Mary Jane Morrical. John was born in 1824 in Penn.; married Mary Jane Morrical in 1852 in Fulton Co., Ind. and died 12 Dec 1863 as a soldier, during the Civil War. Mary Jane was born in 1834 in Ind. They appears in the 1860 Kankakee Co., Ill census; with children, Mary E., Eliza, Charles and Melissa. Any information would be greatly apprteciated.
Joan Livingston
31 MIDDLETON
Searching for John D. MIDDLETON b:1812 Franklin Cty, OH moved to LaPorte IN with wife Harriet (?) prior to 1840.
Don L. Middleton
30 EVANS, JENKINS, KELLER
EVANS: Robert b. Feb. 7, 1789 in Milledgeville GA. Moved to Monroe co about 1803 . m. Esther JENKINS
and had 10 kids. m. Mary JENKINS and had 6 more kids. Quakers. Son Robert M. EVANS b. March 18, 1845 m. Jane KELLER 2 March 1867 had 10 kids. Looking for any kind of EVANS info out there. Have all 26 kids birthdates but need info on who they married and died and anything. The Grandfather of Robert M. Evans Joseph EVANS moved first to LaPorte Ind. in 1801.
Donna Endicott
29 CRAWFORD, SLY
I am looking for information about the family of Russell Crawford. He married Eliza Sly. They had eight children. Emily, Rachel, Solomon, William, John, Monterville, Charles, and Herbert. I am most interested in information about Russell and Eliza's parents.
Karen Corwin
28 SINGLETON, PARNELL, BEAGLES
Compiling history of the family of Thomas SINGLETON, Sr. who d. Marshall Co.,IN in 1850. Thomas m. 1) Polly PARNELL in Madison Co.,KY and 2) Lucy (Sammons) BEAGLES in Decatur Co.,IN. Many descendants in Marshall, Starke, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties. Any information greatly appreciated.
Sara Singleton Slaven
27 HANEN, SINGLETON
Who were the parents of Equella HANEN who married Thomas SINGLETON in 1833 LaPorte Co. IN?
Sara Singleton Slaven
26 ROCKWELL
Judson Rockwell - Forestport, Oneida county, New York born in Ohio about 1837- wife Julia Judson was 23 in the 1860 census, and lived in LaPorte, Indiana
They had 2 sons and 3 daughter Jesse F. Rockwell born 1859, LaPorte, Indiana, died 16 Jan 1921. I have the descendents for Jesse, as he was my great grandfather.
Arthur F. Rockwell b 30 July 1863, d 2 June 1941
Julia Rockwell b about 1867
Sadie Norcross b about 1867, d about 1941
Agnes Rockwell b about 1870
I can’t find anything about Jesse’s father or mother only that they lived in Hawkinsville, and Forestport. Both of these towns are in northern Oneida county, New York. Most of the business there is logging.
Paul Van Allen
25 FOSTER
Morton O. Foster b ca 1866 (f: Aaron Foster m: Mathilda Hutson) res. in LaPorte Co. IN. d 13 Mar 1920 Lee Twp. Calhoun Co MI m Anna M. Steward dau: Bernadine Blanche Foster Baird. appreciate any info
Ardis J. Pierce
24 LANE, GILLHAM, SAYLES
Searching for family info and descendants of Jennie Frances LANE b. 1860 and William F. GILLHAM b. 1854. They were married at Union Mills, LaPorte County on 13 May 1878. Jennie's parents were Martin and Rhoda SAYLES LANE. Siblings known were Maryett, Nancy Adelaide, Elijah Martin and Ellen Sayles LANE. Oscar GILLHAM was a brother of William's. Couple residing in Polk County, NE by 1880. Later resided in Grand Island, Hall County, NE were Jennie is buried. They were my great grandparents.
Glenda M. Odell
23 BENTLEY, SHIPPEE
1Researching any and all BENTLEY family members who resided in LaPorte Co., specifically in and around Springfield Township. Am most interested in locating parents/siblings of Hannah BENTLEY who was married to Oliver SHIPPEE. If a roster exists of the complete listing of individuals buried in the SHIPPEEBURG Cemetery located in Springville, Springfield Township, La Porte Co.,IN. please send info via e-mail
22 MEYERS, LEIDOCK (LEIDECK, LUDOCK, LUDECK)
I would appreciate information regarding the ancestors of William Joseph MEYERS. William was born March 10, 1878 in LaPorte. Some hand written records, which are difficult to read, indicate his parents were John MEYERS and Flora LEIDOCK, or possibly LEIDECK, LUDOCK OR LUDECK. If possible, include dates and places of births, marriages, deaths and interment. Your time and effort are very much appreciated. Thank you.
James F. Meyers
L-21 SHREVE, REDDING, ROOD
Looking for the ancestors and decendents of Eliza W. and Israel SHREVE. They moved to Laporte Co. from Porter Co. in 1847. Eliza died April 4, 1891. Burial site is not known. Israel died May 18, 1865 and is buried in Low's cemetary, Laporte, Co. Eliza and Israel had 12 children, some of who were Lydia, Thomas, Richard, Francis M., Ann, John, and Eliza M. I,m also looking for th ancestors and decendents of Louis REDDING b. April 9, 1821, d. July 11, 1901, also buried in Low's cemetary along with his wives Ursula, and Melissa (ROOD) Redding. Louis supposedly had seventeen children some of who are B.F., Thursay (Theresa), Joseph, Susan, George, Louis, Robert, Everett, Wilbur, Early, Mrs. Peter Shreve, Mrs. Mary BLUE, and Nancy.
Kim Hankila
L-20 HOGAN
Looking for information about my Great Great Grandmother's family. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Susan HOGAN. Brothers were William and Tilghman, sister Catherine, parents John & Elizabeth HOGAN. The children were listed on the enumeration of school children in LaPorte in 1846. Thank you to anyone who can provide any information. 10/22/96
Judy Rankin
L-19 MOSS, JAMES
Looking for Patrick J. MOSS and Mary Ann JAMES who married on 18 Nov 1866 in LaPorte Co., IN. I do not find them on the 1870 Census. 10/22/96
Johnita P. Malone
L-18 JAMES
Looking for information concerning the John H. JAMES mentioned in the following two documents:
1. 9 Oct 1858. LaPorte Co., IN., Deed Bk 9, pgs 202-203. Winston P. NOBLE and wife Mary E. NOBLE of Indianapolis, State of Indiana, to John H. JAMES. Pursuant to a decree made by the circuit court of the U.S. for the district of Indiana at the May Term thereof in the year 1858 in a preceding there finding on the chancery side of sd court on the compliant of John H. JAMES against Alexander H. DAVISON, Winston P. NOBLE & others directing a conveyance of the following described lands by the sd Winston P. NOBLE and also in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them paid by the sd John H. JAMES . . . Land in Coolspring Twp, Cass Twp, Clinton Twp, LaPorte Co., IN. Fulton Co., IN. West Twp and Green Twp, Marshall Co., IN. Center Twp, Porter Twp, Porter Co., IN. Signed on 9 Oct 1858 Marion Co., IN by Winston P. NOBLE and Mary E. NOBLE.
2. On the plat map for LaPorte Co., IN., for 1862, there is a J. H. JAMES in New Durham Township, sections 29 and 30.
Who is John H. James? Who was his family, etc.? 10/22/96
Johnita P. Malone
L-17 GLANCY, CRAMER
I am looking for birthdate of Thomas GLANCY born in County Cork, Ireland around 1830(?) emigrated to LaPorte, Indiana married Mary maiden name unknown, had 10 children and died on 9/10/1911. Also looking for information on Andrew and Mary CRAMER born in Hanna, Indiana around 1838 or so, died and buried in Hanna Cemetery. Andrew was in the civil war and had an iron cross on his grave. His parents were from Alsace Lorraine, Germany. 10/18/96
Jo DeGroot
L-16 JAMES
I am looking for information on John JAMES, age 22, who drowned in the Kankakee River about 9 Jun 1907 and lived at LaCrosse. He was the son of Charles JAMES but who was his mother and sister? His parents were apparently divorced. Also looking for Melvina JAMES who married Charles BONHARDT/BENHARDT/BARNHART on 23 Aug 1876 in LaPorte Co., IN. Charles died before 1900 and Melvina has not been found since. They had a daughter named Landa and two sons (names unknown). Charles worked for the Haskel Barker RR car manufacturing company later known as the Pullman Standard. They resided at 921 Green Street, Michigan City, IN. 10/22/96
Johnita P. Malone
L-15 DROLLINGER, DROLINER, DRULINER
Gabriel Drollinger was early settler in 1834, Ziba L. Drollinger, West Point class of 1911 did research on this line, work is in Compendium of American Genealogy by Virkus. Frederick DROLLINGER of Salem county NJ descendants settled in LaPort also, surname going to Droliner or Druliner. Have this family back to 1572 Ellmendingen Germany, will exchange, am interested in descendants of these lines.
Gordon L. Drollinger
L-14 DAILY
I am looking for any information on the DAILY family who were in LaPorte Co circa 1836-1846.
Dana White
L-13 CONBOY, MORGAN
I am looking for information regarding Maria CONBOY who married Cornelius or Michael MORGAN. Date and place of wedding believed to be LaPorte, Ind on Jan 18, 1875. Maria was the daughter of Cornelius and Catherine CONBOY who emigrated from County Leitrim , Ireland about 1840 and settled in Susquehanna County, Penn. After Cornelius death in 1858 Catherine took Maria and her siblings, Michael, Frank, Ann and Catherine and went to Indaina and/or Illinois.
Jim Conboy
L-12 SLY
I am researching the following name in La Porte: Olive C. SLY b. 25 Oct 1866 in Waterford. Her father's name was Gilbert SLY b. abt 1836 in NY. Mother of Olive SLY unknown, but born in INDIANA. She died before 1879 (date of Gilbert's 2nd marriage) Any information on Olive, her mother, or father would be appreciated. Thank You. Please respond by email. Dated 0/18/96
Starr L. Fisher
L-11 OHDE, ARVOLEIN, ABILIEN, ABERDING, EBERLY, von ABBALIN
Desire church marriage record of 1867 marriage in LaPorte County of
John Louis OHDE and Henrietta ARVOLEIN(Abilien,Aberding,Eberly)
Family Bible records indicate family name as: von Abbalin
Son, Frederick Louis OHDE was supposedly born ca 1870 in LaPorte County.
Any birth record would be helpful. Desire contact with any one
researching this family. Please respond by email. Dated 9/14/96
Richard Welch
L-10 SLATER, SHIPPEE, SHIPPEEBURG
I am researching any of the following names out of La Porte:
David Ames SLATER b. 21 Aug 1818 in NY and d. 14 Feb 1899. He was
married 13 Dec 1838 to Adaline SHIPPEE, daughter of Oliver SHIPPEE.
I believe they were of the founders of SHIPPEEBURG.
ALSO SEARCHING FOR the children of David Ames SLATER & Adaline
SHIPPEE:
Elizabeth Naomi SLATER
John Henry SLATER
Richard Thomas SLATER
David SLATER
Joseph(us) David SLATER
Need to find the connection between other SLATER family members of
LaPorte and the above. Have many obits of SLATER members in LaPorte.
Any help would be most appreciated. Please respond by email. Dated 9/8/96
Pat Ratcliff-Milanese
L-9 SHIPPEE
I am researching Adaline SHIPPEE, daughter of Oliver SHIPPEE. Oliver
was a resident of Springfield Township, La Porte County. Adaline
SHIPPEE m. 13 Dec 1838. Thanks for your help! Please respond by email. Dated 9/8/96
Pat Ratcliff-Milanese
L-8 STITES, SLATER
Any information on Mary A. STITES b.14 Jan 1868 in LaPorte, IN or her
parents Martin V. STITES b.@1837 in LaPorte? and his wife, Betsey
Naomi SLATER b.Sept 1842. They had 14 children. Any LaPorte info on
either STITES or SLATER families is most appreciated. Please respond by email. Dated 8/28/96
Pat Ratcliff-Milanese
L-7 EAHEART and many others
Would like to share information on the following families of LaPorte County
in Indiana. Abraham EAHEART born 17 June 1774 in VA died LaPorte County 10 July 1845
married to Judith KIRK born circa 1776 in VA died in LaPorte County 25 Nov 1846
Children were as follows:
William Kirk EAHEART (born 1794 VA) married to Elizabeth Sarah CLARK
Abraham EAHEART married to Sally (Sarah) SHUFFLEBARGER
Nancy EAHEART married to Adam JOHNSON
Sarah EAHEART married to Ezekiel DUNCAN
Margaret EAHEART married to William SNAVELY
Elizabeth EAHEART married to Champion NAPIER
Other names connected to the EAHEART family in LaPorte/ Porter County,
Indiana: ARMITAGE, ARNOLD, BAIRD, BARTHOLOMEW, BERRIER, CASSIDY,
CATTRON, CLYBURN, GALLOWAY, HOLMES, KINZIE, MERRY, MANN, MILLER, KIMBALL,
MILLEN, OSBORN, TAYLOR, SHAFFER, SOPER, STEPHENSON. Also have story of
NELSON as last name in Michigan City in LaPorte County.
Please respond by email. Dated 8/27/96
Marla Eaheart Millsap
L-6 BAKER, SIMPSON
Looking for location of homestead of Martin Baker and his wife
Catharine Simpson. They resided in LaPorte Co. around 1835.
Please respond by email. Dated 8/20/96
Janet Baker
L-5 PAGELS (and various spellings)
Would like to connect with others researching any of the following
spellings of this similar surname, all in LaPorte Co. IN before 1900.
PAGEL PAGELS PAGLES PAGLO PEGLO PEGLOW
PEGELOW ROHMPAGEL RONEPAGEL
Please respond by email. Dated 8/19/96
Linda Pagel
L-4 FRURIP
If anyone has easy access to an 1880 census index of Michigan
City of some other resident list for 1881-1882-----could you check
for appearance of a Fred. FRURIP? He was my ggrandfather and
it is thought he came there to work during this period of the 1880's.
Please respond by email. Dated 8/11/96
Marilyn Williams
L-3 FOSDICK, THORPE
Mary Elizabeth FOSDICK married Horace Lee THORPE, 10 Feb 1840,
witnessed by George THORPE. Was George THORPE Horace's father
or brother? Any information on the FOSDICK or THORPE families in
LaPorte county 1830 - 1850.
Please respond by email. Dated 8/13/96
Susan E. Robinson
L-2 MECUM
I am researching MECUM surname. My family was from Lycoming County,
PA and Chemung County, NY, and part went on to LaPorte, Indiana:
MECUM, Robert H., b 6 Apr 1839, Lycoming County, PA. Came to
LaPorte County, IN, in 1856. Had a blacksmith shop in Kingsbury.
Resided in LaPorte after the Civil War.
d. 1909,
m. Belle CRAFT in 1872, had a son, Jared J. MECUM.
MECUM, Jared J., resided in Los Angeles, CA circa 1909
MECUM, George, County Clerk, LaPorte, IN. (Uncle of Robert H. MECUM)
Can anyone help me with the nationality of MECUM?
Anyone in LaPorte, IN area - is there a place you might be able to look up
George MECUM for me - he was COUNTY CLERK there sometime
around the time of the Civil War.
Eagerly looking forward to your responses.
Please respond by email. Dated 7/30/96
Gwen Mecum Hunt
L-1 ZACH, ARENDT, MARSCHKI, PUFFPAFF, KAHN
Searching for information on all of these surnames.
Please respond by email. Dated 7/21/96
Karen Zach
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