Porter County, Indiana Queries

Joan M. Alyea 25 Nov 1997 I am looking for information on JOHN T. ALYEA. Marriage records show Sept. 21, 1848 marriage to Cornelia Brown. Listed in 1850 census with Cornelia Brown. However, oldest four children born before this marriage date. Francis M. - 1839; John W. - 1842; Harriet - 1844. Looking for previous marriage of John T. Alyea to locate mother of these children. Youngest child Monroe was 1 month old when census was taken. Have complete descendants of Francis M. Alyea and John W. Alyea. Please email me at aerohawk@rmi.net
Peggy Cleair 19 Nov 1997 I am interested in the family of SAMUEL HILL (b. 1786 Bur. 1870 in Jackson Twp.) and his descendants. Two of his sons I know about came to Porter County. ELIJAH HILL and his family settled near Valparaiso. His second wife was SARAH CALKINS-KIMBALL.
Bill Scholtes 18 Nov 1997 GREGORY-Hiram Gregory b. 4 Jul 1822 d.10 Oct 1876 m.Catherine SPANGLE b.15 jan 1824 d.19 Aug 1906 son Edward Dallas b.2 Nov 1843 d.18 May 1917 Porter Co. interested in exchaning info any and all Gregory's
Scholtes Surnames Page
John Jones 09 Nov 1997 I am trying to locate the death record and burial information for Richard W Jones who died in Porter County in 1854, he was from Wayne Co OH, I think he was probably vising one of his daughters at the time: Belinda wife of William W JONES or Hannah wife of Aaron LITTLE (LYTLE) Thanks for any help.
PhyllisTurvill 31 Oct 1997 I'm looking for any information concerning William Duck and Suzanna Snodgrass. They married in Porter County on 8-13-1837.
Carol Garafola Sun 19 Oct 1997 SWIM-MARTIN: Seeking further info on Isaac SWIM who married Caroline M.J. MARTIN , she born 1817. They married Aug. 22, 1837 Porter Co., Ind.
Holly Jenks Fri 17 Oct 1997 Looking for family members of John P. HAYES (wife Sarah SWOOP) and their son Sherman Wilson Hayes. Burials in Graceland Cemetery - old section. John and Sarah had 12 kids. Came from Ohio in 1850's.
Debora Brobeck Hunter Wed Oct 16 1997 Searching for parents and siblings of Edward (E.A.) BROBECK, born October 1856, probably in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. E.A. BROBECK was the second husband of Margaret EICHENSEHER SOMMER, born April, 1863. Edward and Margaret BROBECK lived in Porter County, Indiana, near Valparaiso. Children of Edward and Margaret BROBECK:
1. Fred S. BROBECK, born 1897, married Mabel SCOTT
2. Edward A. BROBECK, born 1900, married Mary KIRT GRIBBLE
3. William BROBECK, born 1903.
4. Herman BROBECK, born 1908, married Marjorie SELMAN.
Also searching for family of Margaret (Marguerite) EICHENSEHER or EICHENSAR, born 1863. Her parents were Simon and (?Morgan) EICHENSEHER, both born in Germany. Margaret EICHENSEHER's first husband was Fred SOMMER. Children of Margaret EICHENSEHER and Fred SOMMER:
1. Sophia SOMMER, born 1891; married George FOLTZ.
2. Anna (Annie) SOMMER, born 1893; married Charles PLUMMER; lived in Valparaiso, Indiana
Tom Green Mon Sep 29 19:11:19 1997 Looking for descendants of William BEACH in Porter Co. IN. William BEACH born circa 1797 in NJ, has some children who lived in Porter and Lake Counties Indiana circa 1850's to present? Thanks for any BEACH data.
Bernie Cinkoske Wed Sep 10 05:44:28 1997 CINKOSKE: I am looking for any information about the family, ancestors or descendants of Max CINKOSKE (1856-1936) Catherine Rose VANOSKEY (JANKOSKE)(1865-1952). Max was born in Poland, came to in 1873 and was in Porter Co., IN by 1885, where he died. He first lived in Kouts and later in Valparaiso. They had: John, Anna, Francis, Josephine, Mary and Marcel. Max's brother, William Valentine CINCOSKI (1851-1934)lived in Kouts prior to 1877 and married Josephine DYECYKEWICY on 16-Sep-1876 in Kouts. Bernie Cinkoske, 2741 Patton Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46224, bcinkoske@trader.com
Bernie Cinkoske Wed Sep 10 05:47:46 1997 DRAZER: I would like any information about the family, ancestors or descendants of Magdalena CINKOSKE (1870-1948) who married William Paul DRAZER (1867-1936) on 20-Nov-1891 in Kouts, Porter Co., IN. They had: Katherina, George, Bertha, Marie, Max, Genvena, and Paul. Bernie Cinkoske, 2741 Patton Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46224, bcinkoske@trader.com
Donna Clark Tue Sep 16 07:40:02 1997 I am looking for the parents of James H. REED. According to his obituary he was born in Shelby co., Indiana 1830. He moved to Porter co., IN by 1860. His first marriage was to Mary E. JOHNSON and he later married Saviah PETERS. Mary and James had four children. James served with Company B, Seventy Third Indiana Volunteers, enlisted at Valporasis. He was wounded at Stone River Tennessee and suffered from those injuries until his death. Would love to have information on his parents and any siblings he had.
Debbie Richmond Sun Sep 7 14:20:26 1997 I am looking for any information on Wallace Curtis Thompson from Porter county, he married Anna Mary Maybaum who was from Germany. I have no information on them other than what you just read and I have nothing on their parents or their dates of birth, death, etc. Wallace adn Mary had 5 children(?). Twin boys, Harley & Carley (born 1895 in Valparaiso), Austin (1892), Ethel who married a Myers, and Olive who married a Wyler. I have no birth dates for the two girls. Carley married Anna Mae Miller on 06/02/1915. (Anna Mae died in 1926 and Carley re-married Gladys Martin in 1928 or 1929 in Hebron.) Anna Mae's parents were Isaiah Miller and Josie Ann Buchanan. I have no more information on Isaiah or Josie Ann. I do know that they had 5 children, Anna Mae (born 10-30-1895), Hazel who married a Charles Ginder, Alma who married a Guy Sweeney, and two boys, Murray and Henry. Any information at all would be so welcome. I have been searching but not with a great deal of luck. I can be e-mailed at richmond@infowest.com Thanks for you time.
Diana Withrow Fri Aug 29 19:14:19 1997 Seeking information on the family of Laura Ellen (b. 1885, Chicago, Ill) and Florence (b. 1883, Chicago, ILL) SCHMALTZ of Hebron, Indiana. Beleive they moved to Hebron c. 1930. Children include Florence Jr., Harold and Maybelle. Laura Ellen Smith SCHMALTZ died 1970 in Hebron.Any information appreciated.
David E. Hilkert Thu Aug 28 12:16:21 1997 I am searching for info on Isaac HILKERT (born December 1861 and son of Jacob HILKERT of Noble County, Indiana)and his wife Olive HERALD. They lived in Porter County,Indiana for several years, where Isaac was a farm laborer in Pine Township. Isaac and his family moved to Laporte County in 1904 and settled on a farm near Westville. Several children: Arthur HILKERT, Edward HILKERT, Main HILKERT, Rhen HILKERT (killed in World War I), Bessie HILKERT, John HILKERT, and others. Any info on this family or their descendants would be greatly appreciated. My mailing address is: 505 N. Oakland Cir., McDonough, GA 30253.
John Hoff Mon Sep 1 11:47:55 1997 John C. SHARP died in Porter Co., IN, in 1889. He served in the Civil War in Co. "E" of the 130th IN Reg't. He had a son, William W. SHARP, born 13 Mar. 1877. Who was John C. SHARP? Was he the son of James Sharp of Highland Co, OH, and Shelby Co., IN? What happened to William W.?
FJKENSubj:ALYEA Date: 97-08-28 I am seeking the descendants of Isaac Alyea and wife Keziah Smith. Married in Brookville, Franklin Co, IN on 22 Sep 1817 and had 12 children, of which several settled in Hebron, Porter Co. i.e Jacob, Samuel, Elias, Sally, David (?). Please e-mail me at FJKEN@aol.com
George Sorensen Fri Aug 1 16:34:45 1997 Newland Sampson moved from NY to Hillsdale, MI but lived and probably died in Porter County, IN. He was a carpenter and preacher. He had at least 2 children. Would like birth, death, marriage, spouse, or any other info on him and Sampson family.
Janis Spatz I am looking for information on my great grandparents from Hebron, IN. My grandfather Irtell Otto MAGEE was born in Hebron around 1882. His parents died when he was about three years old. He left Indianna with other people and left behind six brothers and sisters. Some names of brothers and sisters were Pearl, John, Daisy, Bill ,and Edward . I am looking for where his parents were buried and if there are any living relatives in the area.My ggreat grandparents were named FOLTZ, but I dont have any information as to the first names of my great grandparents or ggreat grandparents but seeking information that anyone may have. My grandparents should be buried in Hebron around 1885. I can be e-mailed at seilingofc@pldi.net.
Bob Gillespie Seeking information on family of Daniel Rathjens,b. abt 1823, while residing in Porter Co. from late 1850's to early 1880's.Daniel arrived in NYC 1856/58 with Heinrich, Anna & Trina Rathjens (relationship uncertain) and Friedericke (Rikke)NUPPNAU, Daniels bride to be, all from Schleswig Holstein, Prussia. There were eleven children born to this family with two sons, Daniel and William, having died prior to 1883/85, at which time they moved to Minn. Daughter Lessa/Lizzie married Benjamin Stacey GRANT in 1880 in Valparaiso. Have no info on Heinrich, Anna (possible sister Anna Christina) or Trina (possible sister Cathrina Magdalena) after arrival in NY. Ms. NUPPNAU apparently had other kin residing in Valparaiso. (DO NOT confuse this Daniel with another Daniel Rathjens also residing in Valpo who was younger than my Daniel and who continued to reside there into the 1900's. Bob Gillespie, 5512 10th Ave. So. Minneapolis MN 55417
Paige Researching Jacob and Lydia (Dorr) Woolfe (or Wolfe) who I believe are buried in Schrock Cemetary in Porter Co., IN. Lydia had a sister by the name of Rhoda who was married to Christopher Woolfe, Jacob's brother. I know that Lydia died Oct. 30, 1842 and was married April 1, 1806. Rhoda was born ca 1783 in Lyme CT, and died May 9, 1845. Rhoda is buried with her husband at Wolf Cemetary in Haydenville, OH (but I thought the name might help make an attachment).
Ronald L. Kyes Mon Jun 9 06:32:37 1997 Searching for any mention on Mary Jane TRUMBELL born between 1861 and 1864 in the Valpo area. Married to John H. KYES 14 May 1879 in Valpo. They must have divorced 1882 or earlier when John remarried. Am looking for any dates and place of burial for her. Any help on this person will be greatly appreciated.
Ronald L. Kyes Mon Jun 9 08:00:10 1997 Searching for Josephine FOX, wife of Eli G. FOX who lived outside of Valpo in an area they used to call Woodville. She was born 1855 and married Eli 2 Oct. 1882 in Valpo. Josephine had at least 2 children who died at 2 and 3 years of age in this same area in 1884 & 1885. She must have died sometime after Feb. 1885 in the area "Woodville" Any help in finding this relative will be greatly appreciated!
Ronald L. Kyes Sat Jun 7 06:17:27 1997 Searching for place of death for Verna HIGHLAN b.1890 in Valpo. and d.1918 place unknown. She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery also in Valpo. next to her husband Walter HIGHLAN who died in 1965. Any additional info on this person will be greatly appreciated.
Jeffrey L. Hesser Thu May 29 21:31:19 1997 Trying to verify Peter Elmer Hesser b 12/31/1869 Valparasio, In d 6/22/1951 Copeland, Ks. Father was Benjamin O.(??) Hesser. Unknown mother. Need confirmation of father, complete with dates, and mother, also need name and dates. Peter had brothers and sisters, all born in Valparasio. Thanks for your efforts and time. I've hit a brick wall on this so far.
Sharon Cheney Thu May 22 23:02:53 1997 Looking for information on the family of George F. James and wife Caroline. Their son Stephen was born 8 Jun 1823 in Ohio. On 28 Nov 1849 in Porter County Indiana he married Charlotte REYNOLDS. Did Stephen have any siblings? What was Caroline's madien name? This family moved to Pottowattime county Iowa and later to La Grand, Union, Oregon where Stephen died in 1904. Thanks for your help.
Chuck Pierce Sat May 24 06:38:34 1997 Seeking data on early JONES residents of Valparaiso, specifically Levi Jones who was born in 1805. He married first Elizabeth Meyers from NY who probably died in IN in 1840's, then married Julia SAWIN.
Bob Moore EGLIN Need info and Descendants of Cornelius Eglin b 1801 Montgomery Cty N.Y. son of John Eglin 1768-1845 and Catherine Dods 1769-1845 Cornelius to Oxford Cty Ontario and there c1826 married Margaret Ann(Peggy) Dolson. To Porter Cty c 1844 Cornelius Died 1862 Porter Cty. Margaret married 2ndly James Haskell, she may have died 1871 in Oregon Children All lived Porter County 1. John 1827-1903 married Mahalia Edwards their Children Frank Eglin and Jane (Peers) 2. Thomas married Pheobe Blachly
3. George W. born c 1830 married Lovina Wells
4. Lucinda b c1832 married Cyrus Clement
5. Abraham b 1834
6. Margaret Ann married Wm. Ferguson, had children
7. James Monroe Eglin b 1845 married in Benton Oregon to Francis Kerns children
doing Eglin Family history, will gladly share info. Looking for Origins of John Eglin
Robert Moore
77 Metcalfe Street St
Thomas On N5R 3K6
Joe Bagg Mon May 19 11:04:36 1997 Seeking information on Barnett JONES, believed to have been living and to have died in Valparaiso in the 1920s. I would appreciate pointers to resources to help find him.
Harry G. Newman, Jr. Fri May 16 11:44:48 1997 Looking for descendants and ancestors of Lorenzo Dow Forbes, b. 1829 in Galen, Wayne Co., NY, d. 1896 buried in Town Cemetary, Chesterton, Porter Co., IN. His children were Lora, Eugene, Charles and Jesse (my Grandmother). His Grandfather was Charles Forbes Sr. born ca. 1775, died in Galen, NY. I would like information on his parents.
Mike Frame Wed May 14 20:08:56 1997 I'am looking for any information I can find concering my Grandfather, Robert Frame (birth date June 30, 1882) and his family. Robert married Ada Florence Lee. He had two brothers named Oscar and Walker. He also had two sisters, Martha and Lastie. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
DAVID SANDELL DR. JOHN H. SUTHERLAND and LEAH LEE SUTHERLAND his wife: Both born in West Virgina about 1853; have a professional photograph of the two of them taken in Valparaiso, Indiana, probably between 1890 and 1910. Parents of daughters L.A. and N.R. prior to 1880 in West Virginia; may have had other children. Would like to confirm that Dr. and Mrs. John H. Sutherland moved to the Valparaiso area in that time period. Thank you.
Sam Robison Tue Apr 15 17:22:59 1997 I would like information on the ROBISON families in Porter Twp. of Porter County during 1840-1870. Thomas ROBISON B. ca 1822 is my G.G. Grandfather and resided in this area prior to 1850 until about 1864 when the family moved to Iowa. I would like to know where in Iowa. Thomas married Rebecca DYE on 15 June 1841. I would like to know whom Thomas's parents were. Info on Jacob ROBISON or Ann ROBISON (both heads of households in 1850)also in the area and in the 1850 Census may help in establishing the parents. Also one last wish is to find the parents of Rebecca DYE b. ca 1824.
Nancy Guenther Sat Apr 12 11:37:28 1997 Eli Kersey m Sarah Crouse (poss spelling for last name) in Guilford Co NC 1826. They removed to IN & settled in Porter Co. Eli d in Chicago & his obit in Valpariso newspaper says his body was ret to Wheeler Station for burial. I have been to the old Cem there & found a stone for his married dau but have not located his nor his wife, Sarah's stones. Sarah is on the 1860 C in Wheeler Sta but only Eli is on the 1870 so I assume she died there betw 1860-70. I have driven by their land in Wheeler Sta but have no other info. I'm especially interested in any info on Sarah, her last name, death, etc. Thanks for any help. Nancy Guenther (in So Calif)
Pat Warry Tue Apr 8 12:07:04 1997 Surname: HARDESTY, LINTON Looking for birth, death, marriage information on ENNIS HARDESTY and/or FRANCES LINTON. They were married during late 1880's and lived in the Medaryville/Kouts area. They had three children: Lottie, Roy and Fay (there may also have been a half-brother, William). They may have both been killed by a train in the early 1900's.
Bob Kunkel Thu Apr 3 16:13:57 1997 I am looking for information on a George REEDY born about 1834 and died 1916 at Valparaiso, IN. I am trying to find out where he and his wife Rachel are buried and there dates. I am not familiar with the cemeteries in that area. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Ken Chromy Fri Mar 28 16:48:32 1997 Looking for any descendants or information about a W. J. Pinkerton who lived in Valpariso, IN in 1923. He was married to a Brown, her first name is not known. I have info about her parents, grandparents and siblings who lived in Nebraska. Her mother Karolina Cerny was born about 1859 in Moravia and married Joshua Prentice Brown and lived in Omaha, NE. Any help would be appreciated.

Merrie Smith Thu Mar 27 10:02:29 1997 Seeking information in reference to Lloyd A. Frame and Margaret Ida Wursch who were residents in Chesterton, Porter County,IN. Searching for marriage records, birth records, baptismal records, etc. Lloyd was born in Galien, Berrien Co., Michigan and had a sister named Gert. Have been told that some records are located in St. Joseph County, IN. Margaret was born in Holmesville, Indiana. Please submit any information that may lead to their roots.

Shirley Walterhouse Fri Mar 7 09:17:25 1997 Am seeking any information about Hannah Crowe BALDWIN and her husband WILLIAM BALDWIN. The family lived in Porter Co. in 1870. They had 6 children at the time:Jonas, Monroe, John, Sarah, Jospeh and Rosa. If you have any information please reply to walterhouse@comm.net

Karyl Hartsog Fri Mar 7 14:29:47 1997 I am seeking information on the family of John R. JOHNSON and his wife Lucy (MERWIN) JOHNSON. Their ninth child Matilda was born in Valpariaso 27 Nov 1848. Other children include Timothy R., Mary, Armina, John Ford, Hyrum, Russell,and two infants unnamed. Lucy died 9 Mar 1888 in Valapariaso, IN. Timothy married Mary H. DILLY and their daughter Celestia A JOHNSON married Eri HANSFORD 18 Nov 1874 in Porter County, IN. John R. JOHNSON'S father was James and I would like to learn the name of his mother and other 4 brothers and sisters.

Doug Thompson Mon Jan 27 20:35:49 1997 Looking for death verification of Samuel P.WEBB, b.1804 in New York. Lived in Huron Co, OH, migrated to Barrin 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, DT513@aol.com

Larry Clark Mon Jan 27 21:38:18 1997 I am seeking contact with other people interested in the Williams and Cooper families. George Williams married Mary Cooper in Lake County in 1868 and settled in Porter Township of Porter County. George was the son of Raymond Williams Jr. and Eunice Eastman both natives of Connecticut. Mary was the daughter of James Cooper and Clarissa Birdsall and she was born in Ontario County,New York. George and Mary had a son Harry Williams who was my Great-Grandfather. He was born in 1871 and married Jennie Nelson in 1899. She was the daughter of William Nelson and Elsie Scott who moved from Rush County to Hebron in 1867. Jennie was born in 1875 and died in 1974 while Harry died in 1968. Raymond,George and Mary are buried in the Salem Cemetery in Porter Township,Porter County. James and Clarissa Cooper are buried in Crown Point in Lake County while the Nelson and Harry and Jennie Williams are buried in Hebron,Indiana. I will be glad to share any information with anyone interested in these families.

Larry J. Clark Sun Jan 26 21:19:48 1997 I am trying to get in contact with other people connected to the families of John Scott and Atwell Jackman who were early settlers of the Rush County and Franklin County area in the 1830's. John Scott and Sarah Jackman had several children including Elsie Scott who married William Nelson in Rush County in 1864 and then in 1867 moved to Hebron in Porter County. John Scott's parents were William H. Scott and Anne Houston who came to Rush County from Rockbridge County,Virginia. Atwell and Margaret(Simpson) Jackman were Sarah's parents and they came to Franklin County from Hamilton County,Ohio and before that Pennsylvania. William Nelson's parents were William Sr. and Susan Akers who came from Bedford County,Pennsylvania. William Jr. and Sr. were both blacksmiths in Franklin and Rush Counties.

Date: 15 January 1997
From: Phyllis Hembree phyllish@sonnet.com
Surnames: BLAIR

Would you please tell me if you have newspapers for the years, 1864 & 1871? My g g g grandparents, James & Isabella BLAIR are buried in the Old City Cemetery, in Valparaiso. Now, I would like to see if there could have been any articles in the paper regarding their deaths. Might as well ask this also, how are the probate records for this time period? Appreciate any help you can give me, and thanks.
Phyllis Hembree
Twain Harte, CA

Patricia Morrow Sat Jan 18 <22:40:21 1997 Seek information on Nicholas BERDINE born 1792 NJ; name of first wife unknown; suposedly had 8 children by her. Married a second time in Catttaraugus County, NY 18 Jan 1833 Sarah (BARTHOLOMEW) BAKER. He resided in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, NY from at least 1825- 1840 (census). He died 10 Aug 1870 Hebron, Porter County, IN. Was he the father of William BERDINE who was born 26 Aug 1826 in Cattaraugus County, NY; married Lurania B. HARRIS; resided East Otto, Cattaraugus, NY; died 3 May 1873 South Apalachin, Tioga County, NY?

Date: 10 January 1997
From: Stephen E. Mockler lupr34a@prodigy.com
Surnames: SMITH

I'm looking for any info concerning the early life of Captain Joseph P. Smith, who was one of founders of Lake County. I know quite a lot about his Lake County days and his subsequent death at the hands of Indians, in Hall County, Nebraska. What I'm interested in, is the early days in New York City, where he was a member of the Monroe Blues, N.Y. Militia. Also, any known relatives who may still reside in the Crown Point area.
Stephen E. Mockler

Date: 3 January 1997
From: Jeff Evensen evens010@maroon.tc.umn.edu
Surnames: THOESEN

Looking for information on Michael Thoesen of Chesterton or Valparaiso. Either 1st or 2nd generation german immigrants. He had 6 children, 2 boys & 4 daughters. Names include Ann, Mary, Henry, Lena, Michael & Wilhelmia

Date: 31 December 1996
From: Karen Yakel yakel@servco.com
Surnames: KUHL (KUEHL)

I am looking for information on John and Ada Kuhl (Kuehl). They came to Porter County about 1866. They farmed. Two of their children were John Henry, (born Oct. 13, 1846, Germany. Died Jan 1, 1922, Valparaiso. buried Graceland Cemetary) and Mrs. Fred Harbeck. Since there are so many John Kuhl's, I am having a hard time sorting out the right ones. Is there a document somewhere that would list the parents and children? Henry is not on the 1870 or 1880 census.

Date: 31 December 1996
From: Jim Denny jhdenny@aloha.net
Surnames: DENNY

I am seaching for any information about James Denny. He was born around 1862 near Cassopolis, Michigan. Following his father's death in 1873, he was sent to Porter County, IN to live on the Merriweather farm near Boone Grove. He spent the rest of his life in Indiana.

Date: 4 December 1996
From: Katherine Wells greatland@customcpu.com
Surnames: McCOY - DEETER

McCoy, Anna Eliza b. March 12, 1865, Porter Co., Indiana; m. John Henry Deeter 9/9/1882.

Katherine Wells
9101 Noble Circle
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
e-Mail: greatland@customcpu.com

Date: 1 December 1996
From: Rhonda Strange RSTSTRANGE@aol.com
Surnames: TAYLOR - FOLGER

My gr.grandfather William Rawlins Taylor was possibly born in Porter Co.IN,his birthdate is 4/13/1846.He married Susan Folger in Dec of 1865 I dont know where. His children were William E,George R.Lee Roy, Amanda N ,Florence K,Bessie J.,and Fred I.these children were born between 1868 and 1886 either in IN or IL.Any correspondence on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Rhonda Taylor-Strange

Date: 1 December 1996
From: Allen Schieber schieber@holli.com
Surnames: PORCH - PHILLIPS

Seek information on family of Hiram Morgan Porch (1835-1918) and wife, Elmina Phillips (1841-1912) both buried in Salem Cemetery. Known children:
William H. m. Dora Green
Elizabeth Catherine m. Barney W. Plummer
Reuben Valandingham m. Ida M. Nichols
Eli m. Henrietta Fleming
Morgan m. Effie I. Fleming
Cora Etta m. #1 George Guernsey
and #2 Bruno Richard Kleine
Birdie
Charles m. Hannah J. Kietzmann
Jesse m. Allie Tripp
Mary Mae m. Isaac S. Ellis

Date: 1 December 1996
From: Allen Schieber schieber@holli.com
Surnames: PORCH - PHILLIPS

Seek information on family of Richard (b. 1831) and Fredericka (Hess)(b. 1846) Kleine listed in 1880 census for Cass Twp., Lake Co., IN. Fredericka is listed in the 1900 Porter Co. census.

Date: 30 November 1996
From: Tim Cole timcole@niia.net
Surnames: COLE

I'm searching for as much information as I can get on Cordelia Dyer Cole, d/o Abel Cole, who m. Ovid Butler in 1847 in Shelby Co., Indiana and her sister (?) Arvilla Cole.

Date: 25 November 1996
From: Lawrence Sullivan sullivan@scrtc.blue.net
Surnames: SULLIVAN

Seeking ancestry, or any other information, on John H. Sullivan (b. ca. 1856), known as "Broncho John," and possible relationship to John Sullivan (1827-1892), County Kerry Ireland>Buffalo, NY>Elkhart/Noble Co., Indiana. "Broncho John," still living in 1935, was a guide to U.S. Cavalry and the artist Frederic Remington; later performed with "Buffalo Bill" and "Doc" Carver Wild West shows.

Date: 21 November 1996
From: Joan Livingston donaldl@apex.net
Surnames: HOLMES - MORRICAL

Seeking info on parents of John Holmes and Mahala Jane Morrical. John, 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

Date: 19 November 1996
From: Warren Wortman 74742.3146@compuserve.com
Surnames: WORTMAN

Seeking information on MILTON LAD WORTMAN, who lived in Valparaiso, Indiana in 1840 (according to U.S. Census) According to the census, 2 females lived with him - one 20-30 and one under 10. In 1842, John Murray Wortman was born to this household. Family left Indiana by 1846. Where did MILTON come from? Where, when and who did he marry?

Date: 18 November 1996
From: Trudy Johnson Johnsn@carlnet.org
Subject: Looking for an obituary

Hi, how do I go about looking for an obituary? I'm looking for a Frank Ward who may have died in this area. He was living in Demotte in 1968. I wrote to Joyce Lane in Rensselaer, but she found nothing and suggested I try Porter County because of the hospital and nursing home their. Can you help me or put me in touch with someone who can? Thanks. Trudy Ward Johnson

Date: 12 November 1996
From: Don Coon Coondm@gemstate.net
Surnames: LEE - CARPENTER

Looking for information on William Lee and his Parents. William Lee died 15 Sept 1841 near Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana. He married Phebe C. Carpenter on October 1840 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana. To this union was born John W. Lee, born Aug.25 1841 at Valparaiso, Porter Co. Indiana. After the death of William Lee his wife, Phebe Carpenter, married a Welch and had 8 Children. Any information would be Appreciated.

Date: 5 November 1996
From: Mark Grassman ppriceai@eden.com
Surnames: SPRAY - STANLEY

My 5th ggrandparents, George Little SPRAY and Mary STANLEY raised their amily in Porter County. Their daughter, Demaris Melvina b:1832, m: Wm OLERICK in 1848 in Porter before they moved west. Any other researchers out their interested in these SPRAYs?

Date: 23 October 1996
From: Scott T. Kraus HERZOGDR@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Surnames: BAKER

Otho Baker, b. abt 1834, OH/PA, is listed in 1860 Porter Co., Westchester Twp., census, with wife, Malissia (b. abt 1840, NY), and children, Alonzo (b. abt 1858, IN), and Diantha (b. abt May 1860). I believe that he is a son of Samuel and Salina (Jenks) Baker, of Erie Co., PA. He seems to have left the area before the 1870 (couldn't find him in Westchester Twp.). Does anyone have an 1870 IN index, or have an idea where people in this area migrated to around this time period? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Scott T. Kraus

Date: 22 October 1996
From: Mike Haley comet@global2000.net
Surnames: SHEARER

Searching for details and date of a near riot at the Porter, Ind. rain station in the Spring to Early Summer of 1894. My source of information is a Battle Creek newspaper article dated 26 Sept. 1937. The story has my grandfather - Henry Shearer - a 26 year old train agent stopping the crowd by grabbing two axes and backing his 6-5 body against the train engine and daring the crowd to come forward to stop the train. Would love to confirm this story. Any related info or dates would be appreciated.

Date: 13 October 1996
From: Sue Phillips s.phillips@mail.utexas.edu
Surnames: BAY - FRAME

Frame / Bay On March 21, 1850 Cyrus BAY married Lucinda FRAME in New Buffalo, Michigan. Cyrus and Lucinda raised their family (David, Sara, Ella, Lucy, Levi, Gracie, and George) in Porter County. I believe Lucinda was the daughter of Newton FRAME, one of the founders of Porter Couty. Would like to correspond with others researching the BAY and FRAME families.

Date: 13 October 1996
From: Sue Phillips s.phillips@mail.utexas.edu
Surnames: PHILLIPS

On November 28, 1878, Edward PHILLIPS married Lucy Elizabeth BAY in Porter County. According to his death certificate (October 20, 1912) Edward was born in New Jersey to Jonathan PHILLIPS. I am seeking additional information about the Phillips family and am willing to share my research.

Date: 2 October 1996
From: Greg & Christie Stewart stewart5@airmail.net
Surnames: STEWART - RIGG

Is there anyone who can look up Porter Co., Indiana 1880 census?? I'm trying to locate George Clayton STEWART born about 1871 and Mary Bell RIGG born about 1874. Any information will be a help.

Date: 24 September 1996
From: Robert J. Blake rblake@netnitco.net
Surnames: BLAKE, BEACH, CLARK, BULL & PICKRELL

I have extensive information on the BLAKE, BEACH, CLARK, BULL & PICKRELL families (and allied families)that lived in Porter County, IN and will gladly share information and/or do limited local research.

Date: 23 September 1996
From: James Conboy jconboy@freeway.net
Surnames: CONBOY, MAHON

I have some information on Conboys and Mahons buried in the Old St. Paul Cemetery in Valpariso that I'd be glad to share. I also, as I'm sure you expected, have lots of questions regarding the same surnames. Thanks

Date: 23 September 1996
From: Norris Porter neporte@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu
Surnames: PORTER

Hello, my name is Norris Porter and I live at rr #2 box 192 in Heyworth, IL 61745. Carlton PORTER was my 4th great grandfather, and I now have reason to believe that he was an early settler of Porter County. I believe he came to Porter County from Virginia, and that he fought in the Revolutionary War. I am looking for any additional resources that might help me find out more about his life.

Date: 23 September 1996
From: Sam Jones Sjones@napanet.net
Surnames: JONES

I am doing family research on JONES JOHN, born 1797 ? VA living in Madison Co. IN 1845-1860. I beleive he is named in a suit described in the Western Ranger April 18, 1849 (source Indiana Source Book V page 75) can you provide any additional information concerning this suit or suggest who I should contact?

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