1997 Switzerland County, Indiana Queries

EBENEZER CEMETERY
Greetings to all on the Genweb research channel. A great way to find new connections. I'm looking for someone to run over to the Switz County library for me. The library told me that a copy of a Plat of Survey for Ebenezer Cemetery, Moorefield is available. Many of my ancestors are laid to rest there but the momuments are down and I couldn't find grave sites. Would like a copy, a zerox would be ok.

ADAMS
I am looking for info on my Adams family who resided for a while at least in Switzerland Co. This is what I have:
George Washington Adams m. Casandra Foster Owen Ky 1851
George, Casandra and family in Owen 1860 census
George enlisted in the Union Army in 1863 in Switzerland Indiana.
George died in Nashville Tn in 1863 in war
Casandra applied for and received a pension for her and 4 children(Permelia Sanford, Margaret Elizabeth, George Alvin, John Washington) In the pension application in the 1870's she is living in Switzerland Indiana. However, Casandra and children are in Owen Ky 1860 , 1870, 1880 census. Casandra died in Owen Ky in 1895.

I am trying to locate the parents of George Washington Adams (b. 1830 Fayette Ky) I am very curious as to why the family kept returning to Switzerland, Indiana and wonder if that is where George's family lived. I know that Casandra's family did not live in Switzerland, Indiana. Thank you for any help you can give me. Jody Coleman Weaver Jjjjweaver@aol.com

ADKINSON
I would be glad to share my information of the ADKINSON family in Switzerland County, Indiana from 1818 to 1890. I have researched this family for nearly 18 years. Other Switzerland Co. family names in the Adkinson Family are RITTENHOUSE, LAREW, Silas SMITH, HART, SHADDAY, etc. Ruthie Adkinson (Mrs. Rollie)

ANDERSON / BALLANERY / KELSEY
I'm searching for any info Elizabeth Florence Anderson and her parents. Elizabeth was born on July 10, 1850 in Vevay, Indiana. Her death certificate lists her parents as John Anderson and Jane Ballanery. Elizabeth was married twice, first to a _____ Kelsey. She had one daughter whose name was Zora. Elizabeth's 2nd marriage was to a Jacob C. La Favre. Elizabeth and Jacob were married in Marion Co. Iowa on Aug. 17, 1880. Elizabeth died in Pomona Ca. on Aug. 12, 1945. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BAYLES / McCREARY
Seeking information about my wifes' fathers death. Simon Lee Bayles b 1894 Markland, In. Father William Bales Mother Lucy McCreary Bales. He was divorced from Marie Frick Bayles. Last heard of 1979 Madison Heights Mi. We need to know how, when, and where he died, and where he is buried. Thank you for your help.

BELL
I am looking for info on William Bell b. 1832, married Elizabeth Griffin Jan 27, 1859 in Switzerland County and d. 1894. I'm trying to go back from there on the Bell name.

BELL / PEABODY
I am serching for information on the bell families of Switzerland County. Eliza/Elizabeth Bell who married Stephen Guy Peabody in Switzerland County c 1832 states in the census records she was born in Ireland. Was she related to the bells from Scotland? Who were her parents?

BOREL / COURVOISIER
Looking for information on Henri Francois BOREL ( b. 26 Apr 1785, Couvet, Switzerland) and his wife Rosalie COURVOISIER who came to Switzerland County around 1820 fron the Canton of Neuchatel, Switzerland. Their son Ulysses(Ulysse) BOREL\BORRELL\BURRELL married Elizabeth SCHMEIDT\SCHMEDE\SMEDE in Vevay, Switzerland county, 11 Oct 1935. Have BOREL and COURVOISIER genealogy back to 1300s. Need badly information on Henri and Rosalie. Please contact James L Benson (sixftelf@aol.com) 107 Deer Creek Road, Edmond OK 73003, 405-359-1884 fax 405-359-1885.

BUCHANAN / WHITLOCK
I am looking for the parents of John C. BUCHANAN (b. 1806 Ky) and wife, Elizabeth WHITLOCK (b. 1808 Ky). They lived in Pleasant Twp, Switzerland Co., Ind ca. 1820. Their children were: Harvey N. (1828-1864) m. Eliza VANDEVER; John Wesley (1834-1917) m. Johanna VORIS; David b.1836; William b. 1838 m. Hester Ann GOODNER; Harrison b. 1842 m. Elizabeth RICHARDS; George W. b. 1844; Nancy Jane b. 1846. Ruthie Adkinson rowa@rof.net

DEMAREE / VORIS
I am looking for Phebe Brewer DEMAREE's (1812 Ky-1876 Switz. Co., Ind) parents. She m. Henry VORIS (1809 Ky.-1852 Switz. Co., Ind.), son of Cornelius A. VORIS (1784-1863) & Catherine WOODFIELD (1784-1833). They lived in Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Ind. On 1820 Switzerland Co., Ind. census there was a Peter DEMAREE and a Daniel DEMAREE, would one of them be Phebe's father??? Ruthie Adkinson rowa@rof.net

DEMINT / KELLEY
I am seeking any information on William DEMINT who married Hannah KELLEY in 1817. Also seeking any information on DEMINT or KELLEY families.

ELDER / HERZOG / SCOTT
I am looking to verify the surname ELDER from Switzerland County. My grandmother's maiden name was Carolyn A. ELDER born 10 31 1893, daughter of George Albert ELDER b.1864 d. 1920 and Mary Elizabeth HERZOG b. 1867 d. 1930, granddaughter of Stephen Andrew ELDER and Sarah Lucinda SCOTT. She also had six sisters: Myrtle, Maud, Edna, Mae, Helen and Ruth. Carolyn died at age 44 in Cinti., OH. My mother was only 6 at the time and was placed in an orphanage, thereby not being a good historian to her mothers heritage. Any leads or verification would be most appreciated.

EVERMAN / CROW/CROWE?
Can anyone lookup a marriage for me for Algin S. Everman and Martha Crow/Crowe? They were married around 1870/1871. No copy is needed just a date. Thanks

FERRIS/BANTA
Looking for information on my 3g grandmother SARAH FERRIS. She married Jacob BANTA in 1833. From the sketchy info I have, it appears she was born in either Kentucky or Virginia, the daughter of ISAAC and SUSAN FERRIS. Looking specifically for details on when she was born, where, and more information on her parents.

Goodpaster / Goodpasture

GRISWOLD / FARROW / SUMMERFIELD / THOMPSON / BLODGETT
I'm searching for any information on the Griswold, Farrow, Summerfield, Thompson, and Blodgett families. They lived in Switzerland County on a farm outside of Vevay in the 1800's. Ann Blodgett Griswold, Mary Farrow Griswold, Frances Summerfield Thompson, and Fannie and Charles Thompson (never married brother and sister) are names that I have. I'm especially trying to find where these members of my family are buried. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

GURLEY / AKE / BAYNE
Gurley
I am researching the Gurley family, I have an enormous amount of information and would be happy to share. I am decended from Daniel Gurley (b. 1773 at Mansfield, CT) who moved to Patroit, Indiana about 1826, died 1849. I am the Gr. Gr. Granddaughter of Jason Gordon Gurley (1811-1891). Jason Gurley was the father of 5 sons, John, Jason, James, Joseph and Clarence. I am descended from Joseph. I recently applied to the DAR through my Gurley lineage, and am awaiting (with fingers crossed) completion of their verification process.

Ake
I am desperately seeking any information about my Great Grandmother Delilah Ake Gurley. According to 1900 Switzerland County Census records, she was born March 1874, her father was James H. Ake, he was 39 at the time of the 1880 census, he was a farmer born in Maryland. Her mother was Martha, she was 41 at the time of the 1880 census. Brothers and sisters, according to 1880 census, as follows: Joseph (16), George (14), Lemuel (11), Ida (10), Mary I (8). The 1900 Switz. Co. Census lists Martha as head of household, she was widowed 60 years old, born May 1840. Delilah married Joseph Richard Gurley 15 May 1894 at Ohio Co., Indiana. There were two sons born of this union Otis Emerson (my grandfather) and Leroy. Delilah died of "consumption" 15 July 1900.

Bayne
Jason G. Gurley married Hannah Bayne (1824-1894) on 21 September 1860. It was Jason's 2nd marriage. Hannah was the daughter of John Bayne (1787-1867) and Charity Turner (1791-1852). John Bayne settled at Quercus Grove, Indiana. Any informartion regarding the Baynes would be most welcome!

HARRIS
I just learned that Daniel HARRIS (b. abt 1737;d.07 June 1821 in Switzerland Co., IN) and Elizabeth DEMAREE (b. abt 1739) were the parents of my 5gr. grandfather, Samuel HARRIS (b. 20 Nov. 1763 in Dutchess Co., NY; d.20 Feb 1852 at Shakertown, Pleasant Hill, Mercer Co., KY) Where was Daniel born? Who were his parents? I believe that Daniel HARRIS was part of the Low Dutch migration from NY to the Conewago Settlements in PA and Berkeley Co., VA (WVA) and on to KY. Any information would be appreciated. Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us

HAYS
I am trying to find any information on HAYS surnames in the Switzerland Co., IN area in the early to mid 1800's. I have a Louis P. HAYS, of Dover, Delaware, married to a Mary J. CHELMAN also from Dover, having a child named John Collins HAYS June 29, 1844, possibly marrying a Mary HARTER in that area. I am having a heck of a time finding this family. On John Collins HAYS death certificate, it states that he was born in Switzerland IN, but no town is attached to that, so I am assuming that the County is what is meant. BUT..... I have also been told that this could also have meant Jefferson Co. IN at that time because of shifting borders. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Happy Holidays!

HESS / WADE
I am searching for my great great grandparents Samuel HESS who married Elkiah WADE in Switzerland Co., Indiana on September 1, 1831. Their son, Frank HESS, b. October 3, 1836 was born in Switzerland Co. They later moved several times, ending up in Red Willow Co., Nebraska. I have little info, can anyone help me. Thanks Carole Hobson

HILDERBRAND
Researching the HILDERBRAND family in SWITZERLAND CO. IN. Eva HILDERBRAND b. Jan. 1, 1790 PA d. July 4, 1868 Switzerland Co. was the wife of Levi OREM. Her father was Michael HILDERBRAND. b. PA. So far have found nothing on Michae HILDERBRAND in Switzerland Co. except on some census films. Is someone else researching this family. Please e-mail at MPDAK. Anna Phillips

LITTLEFIELD / HARLAN
I am searching for info on Kathryn Littlefield who married Justin Harlan. She was born April 17, 1852. Her father was John Littlefield b. abt 1814, son of Elisha LITTLEFIELD from Mass. Thanks for any help!! Kathy

LONEY
1. Second Great-GrandparentsThomas Loney born 1808 married Polly Sebastian born 1812, Switzerland County 1850, Marriage Date:07-17- 1834, Switzerland County, Ind.
2. Thomas & Polly Children: 1.Sebastion Loney 1839 married unknown 2. Nancy born 1842 married unknown 3. Sara Jane Loney born married Perry Finch 4. Almria Loney married unknown 5. John J. Loney born 1844 to 1907 married Emily Victoria Hodgkins born 1852 to 1891 5. Ira Loney born born 1848 married unknown 6. Edward Loney born 1849 married unknown 7. Scott Loney born married Emily Bellville
2. Great-Grandparents: John J. Loney born 1844 married Emily Victoria Hodgkins born 1852, Owensboro, Kentucky, Children: 1.Nora Loney married George Willett 2.Adeline Loney married ? Whitehouse 3. Phillip Sebastian Loney born 1875 married Jenny Wilkerson 4. William Ellis Loney born 1878 married Ann Davies 5. Sales Loney born ___ married Mattie Warner 6. Robert L. Loney born 1889 married Bettie Keach born 1887
3. Grandparents: Robert L. Loney born 1889 married Bettie Keach born 1887
4. Parents: Robert ( Sonny ) Loney Jr. born 1927 married Virgina Ruth Loney born 1933
5. Self: Danny Micheal Loney born 1956 married Pat Ann Taylor born 1958 1850 Switzerland,Ind -1870,1880 Rockport Ind, & Owensboro Kentucky - 1900 to 1990 Henderson County, Kentucky. I have more information on the Loney family. Danny Micheal Loney dloney@dynasty.net

MORTON / JACKSON
MORTON and JACKSON families of Caledonia Church area in N. W. part of Switzerland county and N. E. Jefferson county from 1810 on. Older folks were JOHN and SUSAN MORTON from Scotland with children JAMES, WILLIAM, GEORGE, ANDREW, JEAN, JOHN Jr., GEORGE and HENRY. The above all arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1810 from Scotland. I know aboout the JAMES MORTON family. He married ANN JACKSON. Most of the family is buried in the Caledonia Cemetery near Pleasant, In. I have the Parish the MORTON family came from in Scotland. We are decendants of the JAMES MORTON family. Can anyone help me with the other families or the JACKSON side? Will be glad to share the information I have. JAMES born 1794 ANN 1815 both in Scotland. -CHARLOTTE MORTON cimorto@megavision.com

NETHERLAND
Looking for info on Thurston P. NETHERLAND b. 1791 in VA, moved to Carroll Co. KY, and then to Switerland Co. Married to Sarah MCINTIRE, 1791. Children were Joseph, Thurston, William & James. Any help will be greatly appreciated. KWarren50@aol.com

POCOCK
There were four POCOCK marriages in Switzerland County between 1829 ans 1840. I believe these the ancestors of these families came from Baltimore County, MD by way of Ohio or Kentucky. There is a high probability of a CLARK & BARTON connection in MD. Would like to get the downline of ANY person descending from these marriages... ie; Elizabeth W. POCOCK and James BARKER (10-14-1837), Harriet POCOCK and Jesse BRADFORD (04-02-1840), Martha A. POCOCK and Simeon BARKER (09-15-1832) and Salim (Salem) POCOCK and Fanny M. HARRIS (08-20-1829). Rob Barton

RAMSEYER / SHADDY / MULKINS
Jacob RAMSEYER b. 13 Mar 1828 Switzerland Cty IN m. 26 Oct 1856 to Jane MULKINS. His parents were Phillip RAMSEYER (1801-1870) and Catherine SHADDY (1799-1875). Hers were Joseph MULKINS, Sr. (1796-1873) and Elizabeth Jane (1801-1861). I have more information. I am intersted in the surname of Joseph's wife, etc.

Researching the following in Switzerland County, IN; REAMER (Remer), KELLY, ROBERTS, WAUGH, MARCH, GUSTIN, RITTENHOUSE.

1/06/98
Looking for all REAMERS (Remer), KELLY, RITTENHOUSE, MARCH, ROBERTS, WAUGH families whom lived in Switzerland Co. IN, having moved from Boone Co., KY early 1820-1860. SButler284@aol.com

REAMER / KELLY
I am looking for any information on Henry KELLY b. 1798 in VA and died Sep 1843 in Posey, Switzerland Co, IN he was married to Sarah REAMER b. May 6, 1800. Pat Self pats@inx.net

ROBERTS
Looking for information on the ROBERTS family in Switzerland County. My great-grandmother DELLA ROBERTS was born circa 1872. She married CHARLES D. KONKLE and apparently died circa 1930. Her parents were GEORGE W. and RACHEL (or Priscilla?) ROBERTS. GEORGE was born circa 1840 in Switzerland Co. to JOHN N. and ANN ROBERTS. John and Ann were both born circa 1813.

I am looking specifically for Rachel's and Ann's maiden names; birthdates, deathdates and marriage dates for all the above; and where JOHN ROBERTS came from in Ohio.

ROBERTSON
Would appreciate any info on family-past or present- of George Holmes ROBERTSON, b. 09 May 1874, Vevay, Switzerland Co.IN; d. 15 Mar 1936 in Miami, Dade Co., FL; m. 26 June 1901 to Alice S. OVERMYER; Children: Alice June, William, George Holmes (my father), James Elbert; M. Irene; Harold Lee; siblings: one brother, William ROBERTSON, known to have had a farm in/near Vevay, IN; sister, Mamie ROBERTSON, known to be an actress in NY (NYcity?) and her married name was LIKE; sister, Laura B. ROBETSON, married name DUNCAN and known to have lived in Indianapolis, IN; parents were James ROBERTSON and Anna ADAMS. Would like more info on parents. Also, was said to have been raised by a McCormack/McCormick family.

ROGERS / GERARD
STEPHEN ROGERS: Does anyone know if the Revolutionary soldier, Stephen ROGERS, who died in 1846 and is buried in Long Run Cemetery was the father of Susannah ROGERS GERARD? Her name is not listed among his children in the listing of Revolutionary Soldiers of Switzerland Co. but Susannah married Nathaniel GERARD and they had a son, Stephen Rogers GERARD, born 1810, who I thought might have been named for his grandfather. Ardath Blue, Edna, TX, ablue@ykc.com

Cemetery Inscriptions:
Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with the person or persons who is responsible for cemetery records in Switzerland Co.? I am particularly interested in Ebenezer, Long Run, and Zion "Tater Bug" Cemeteries. Also I have heard that there is a book of Switzerland Co. cemetery inscriptions written by someone named Morford. Does anyone know where I could order that? I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Note from R. Hoggatt: The book "Switzerland County, Indiana, Cemetery Inscriptions, 1817 - 1985" was compiled by Wanda L. Morford - copyright 1986 (ISBN 0-961-6543-09). I believe Ms. Morford has passed away. She was from Cincinnati. The Jefferson and Switzerland County Libraries have copies of the book. One might want to write to the Switzerland County Historical Society to see if anymore copies are available or to the Switzerland County Historical Museum at 210 E. Market St., Vevay, IN 47043 (812-427-3560).

SCHMIED / FLAKE
I recently obtained a death certificate for Louisa (Schmied) Peak, who I found in the cemetery inscription book as having died in Feb. of 1902 in Florence. Her parents are listed as Frederic Schmied and Nancy Flake. She is listed as being born in Dearborn County. She must be related to Adam Flake and Elizabeth (Stuff) Flake, who settle in Dearborn County in 1796. However, their daughter Nancy, was born in 1809 and married someone else (Buffington). Frederic had four children, Elizabeth (Born 1815), Charles (Born 1816), Louisa (Born 1823) and Willliam (Born 1827). He is buried in the Vevay cemetery alongside son William. Charles is also buried at Vevay alongside his wife Charlotte (Krutz) Schmied. Charlotte must have been the daughter of Charles Krutz. Frederic Schmied is my g-g-g grandfather. Charles Krutz is also my g-g-g grandfather. Any info on the Flake, Krutz or Schmied connections would begreatly appreciated. Also, info on where to look in Indiana for more info would be helpful.

SLAWSON / McHENRY / MANSER
I am looking for information about the SLAWSONs who came in 1820 to Switzerland Co. and later to Vevay. SLAWSON, Simeon and Simeon Jr b. 1818, Lyman b. 1853 Vevay. McHENRY, Electa Ella b. 1865. MANSER, Angeline b. 1821. Any information about them would be appreciated.

STURGEON / CARVER
My great-grandmother was Mary Ann STURGEON, who lived on the Sturgeon farm outside of Vevay on Plum Creek in Switzerland County. She was born around 1840, married a CARVER around 1870, and was living back on the farm after 1900. Her father was Aaron STURGEON, who with his wife lived to a ripe old age on the farm. The family was large, but seems to have moved away. I am interested in knowing what happened to the Sturgeons, if anyone still has any information on this family. Any information will be gratefully appreciated.

TURNER

WADE
Caleb Wade was born in Switzerland Co IN about 1833 and came to Cannelton, Perry Co IN in time for the 1860 census. He served in civil war and died at Andersonville Prison. Any info about his family?

WAKEFIELD
Searching for info on Jacob and Jennie WAKEFIELD in Vevay 1890's. Had 4 Children. William Irvin Birthdate? Leslie born 1/26/99. Ray born ?. Lela born 11/2/95? I am grandchild of William. Please e-mail if any info. Thanks

WALKER / WAIT
WALKER, James O. resided in Switzerland Co., 1845-1868, b c1818 in OH Anyone have a Victor or Elias Walker in their family, and/or a WALKER family who migrated from the south through OH to IN?

Seeking brothers and sisters and parents of James O. WALKER. James m Sarah WAIT 1845 Switzerland Co., 2 sons William "Victor & Elias Henry WALKER. James d New York Twp, Caldwell Co., MO. Need help to crash this brick wall. All help will be greatly appreciated. Rosalene Nielsen 6300 Surfside Way, Sacramento, CA 95831. rosalene@ns.net

WILEY / OWEN
My husband's great-grandmother was Maria Louisa Wiley, who married Amasa Owen. She was born in 1826 in Switzerland Co, IN. Have information which indicates her father was either Aquilla or Benjamin Wiley. Supposedly Benjamin Wiley was married to her mother Margaret Herd/Heard, but died in New Orleans during War of 1812, and Margaret married his brother Aquilla, but have not been able to prove this. Does anyone have information? Thanks nemoamasa@worldnet.att.net

WILEY / GULLION
William GULLION married Elizabeth WILEY in Galatin Co. Kentucky on 27 Jun 1826. This Wiley is certainly kin to me. I am researching many counties in Indiana. I am looking for information on Zachariah, Luke, Lytle (Little, or Litle), Aquilla, and many other Wileys. Thank You. Sincerely, Lowell M. Wiley, pcpals@mindspring.com. http://www.mindspring.com/~pcpals/

Seeking information on: WILEY, Aquilla St.Clair and all kinsmen. Aquilla married SMITH, Ruth Starling in Switzerland Co. on or about 12-20-1823. Also seeking information on WILEY, Elizabeth who married CAMPBELL, Samuel on or about 05-10-1823. Other Wileys in this county all considered. Contact: Lowell M. Wiley pcpals@mindspring.com.

WRIGHT / GLASCO
In the Switzerland Co. Biographical summaries I found a John W. WRIGHT, son of Thomas, born 13 Feb 1779 in MD and Nancy GLASCO who came to this Co. in 1816. I am looking for the family of James WRIGHT born abt 1784 in MD or VA. He married Nancy BUTLER born abt 1794. They also came to IN in 1816, but settled in Warrick Co. I wonder if James and Thomas may be brothers? Children of James and Nancy were: Sarah, Jane, Samuel Allen, Amos, John Youngblood, James Armstrong, Willis Butler, Elizabeth Ann, Caroline Nancy and Huldah Ellen. Would like to hear from someone working on this line. thanks.

WYCOFF / FLAGG
I know Nicholas Wycoff and Susanna (Flagg) lived in Switzerland Co,In because he is buried there and she is buried in Hopewell Cem.in Johnson Co. In. I think they were married there before 1850. They are long lost relatives. Can anyone tell me any thing about them and why they were buried in different Counties. And where is Nicholas buried. Any help appreciated. - Everett & Helen Dye McCauley