Vigo County, Indiana Queries

Vigo County Indiana Queries

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

Vigo County Queries

Vigo County Query
06/30/1996 Jerry Morris Mounts
Looking for info on all civil war soldiers that enlisted from Vigo County.
07/01/1996 Robert Lindgren
Looking for family related to Cecil G. Davis, born 14 Jun, 1896, died 24 Apr 1964. Looking for his descendants by the surnames of Fowler and Dorsett. Cecil was a descendant of Petr B. Davis.
07/01/1996 Eric A. Carroll
I am looking for information on any Lykins in Vigo County. I think there was a David Lykins living in Vigo County in the 1830's. I am trying to tie him in with the Lykins in Henry, Wayne and Randolph Counties
07/04/1996 Elvina Hiatt
Looking for information about the family of Jacob Surber, listed in the 1840 Census. These individuals married between 1840 and 1850 in Vigo county: Henry Surber m. Vilanna Wease; John Surber m. Telitha Martin; Rebecca Surber m. Thomas Jefferson Fagg; Isaac Surber m. Malvina McKee; William Surber m. Chloe Fagg.
Census Information indicates there were at least six sons and two daughters in this family. Any Information about this Indiana family would be greatly appreciated.
07/04/1996 Beth Perry Johnston
My g-g-grandfather Oliver Columbus Perry [b. 1835] and his wife Vienna Yeager Perry [b. 1836] were both born in Vigo County and are buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Prarie Creek. Their son [my g-grandfather] William Vincent Perry was born in 1858 in Middleton. William V. moved to KS, then to Or. Other children in the family were Belle, Adolphus, Diana, Vigo, and Clemie. I would love to hear from anyone else researching this family or who has knowledge of them.
07/05/1996 Barbara Boone
Pauline Rose McCann [b. Feb 1865, d. 17 Dec 1952 Terre Haute], m. Otis McClelland Schroer [b. 12 Dec 1862, d. 14 Apr 1930, Poland In.
Their children were Claude Matthew "Turtle" [b. 7 Jan 1896 Terre Haute, d. 30 Dec 1961 Terre Haute, m. Ollie Robertson] and Elizabeth Margaret [b. 26 May 1900 Terre Haute, d. 14 Jun 1995 Posey Co. In, m. Z. Earl Cox 27 Dec 1922]
Pauline was the daughter of John M. McCann [b 15 Jul 1826, Ireland, d. 19 Mar 1870] and Elizabeth McCann Cook [b. 1826, d. 1870].
Her siblings were James, Hugh [b. 15 May 1862, m. Mary E. Hicks], Samuel [m. Jane Frump], and Mary [m. John J. Brewer] who I'm told all ended up in the Terre Haute area. Any help on the siblings or parents would be appreciated.
07/05/1996 Judith Davis Lindgen
Looking for Peter M. Davis and the Davis family from him. This family lived in Terre Haute for years. How many Cemeteries are there in Terre Haute and their names. Also looking for Cantwell family. Is their anyone that may have databases or web pages from Terre Haute.
07/10/1996 Michele Chavez
Looking for relatives and descendants of the SEALS family, specifically my ggg grandfather Dawson Seals b. abt 1795, his wife Elizabeth ?, and children Kenady, Jeremiah, Lydia, Charles, Elizabeth, Dawson, Dorcas [my gg grandmother], Narissa? [Susan?], and Marian? [F.M.?]. They lived in Otter Creek Township, Vigo, Illinois sometime around 1850, where they are found in the 1850 Census. Prior to living in Indiana, they lived in Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee, and by 1860 had moved on to Vermillion County, Illinois. Not sure if Kenady and Jeremiah are really sons of Dawson or not, but they are listed living on each side of Dawson on the census with wives Elizabeth and Mary A.
07/13/1996 Sharyn L. Marang Dana
Looking for any info on the MARANG family that lived in the Coal Bluff area around 1900.
07/13/1996 Judith Sylte
George TEFFT or TIFFT b. ca. 1780, Washington Co., R.I., d. 1851 near Charleston, Coles Co., Il, and Harmony MITCHELL b. unknown, d between 1840 and 1848, presumably in Coles Co., Il., who are my ggg grandparents, were married in Vigo County either 30 Oct 1822 or 18 Nov 1824. I am not sure which date is correct, or why they differ so.
Can anyone clarify the date and give me more information on either person, especially Harmony Mitchell? I cannot tell whether they were simply married there as the closest "civilized" place to the newly-opened Coles County, Il hinterland, which I know they were living in by 1833. this problem has been stumping me for 15 years, so I will be grateful for any help.
07/17/1996 Judi Assony
There appears to be a large Smith Family in Sugar Creek Twp., and also some in Fayette Twp.. I believe these people are probably all related. Per the 1850 Census, the male smiths were all born in NC and their wives were all born in Ky. the children were all born in Indiana.
The Parents?
George Smith b abt 1769 NC and wife Mary Smith b abt 1774 Sc..
The Children?
David Smith b abt 1795 NC, wife Nancy b abt 1810 Ky
John Smith b abt 1798 NC, wife Margaret b abt 1800 Ky
Henry Smith b 1803 NC, wife Nancy b abt 1807 Ky
George Smith b abt 1810, wife Mary b abt 1811 Ky
I would love to hear from anyone who knows about or is connected to these Smiths
07/27/1996 Eric A. Rohrkaste
I am trying to find anything related to Mrs. Doris A. Davis for the year 1968 in regards to births, death or other records. I also need any information as to her residence in the year 1968. I show that she graduated from ISU in 1973 so she may have been residing in Terre Haute during this time.
07/30/1996 Jerry W. Derringer
Looking for any info relating to the name Derringer, Deringer, or Dearinger within Vigo County marriages, reacords or deed books. Have reason to believe there might have been Derringers there around 1847 and later around 1949 and possibly a death in 1962, Thanks
07/30/1996 Kathleen Portmann
Surratt, John b North Carolina 9 Nov 1860, d Terre Haute, Vigo County, In. 29 April 1925, m 7 Oct, 1880 Clay County, In to Cook, Nancy Sidone. Would like to find names of his parents and place of birth. He lived at 1511 13 1/2 Street. Had five children, James W., Alva R., Margaret Mae, Locker L., and Oswald B. Thanks.
08/03/1996 Milo Sutton
Lewis W. Sutton b 1857 in In or Il; Benjamin M. Sutton, b about 1857 in Terre Haute, In; Della [Nellie] F. Sutton b about 1866 in Terre Haute, In; Rebecca Rosa Sutton b about 1868 in Terre Haute, In. Their parents were John Calvin and Isabella [Moulton] Sutton. It appears they lived in SE Indiana, moved to Terre Haute, In, maybe to Illinois, back to Indiana and then to Kansas. Looking for information on other siblings, land deals, church records etc. Milo Sutton, 415 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254 (310) 372-2014, sutton@beachnet.gen.ca.us.
08/03/1996 Mr. Mark A. Ralston
I would like to know the first Ralston born in Vigo County. Would like to hear from any Ralston's still living in Terre Haute, Indiana.
08/04/1996 Joan Sickles I am researching the following Vigo County Families: All, Beard, Schafer, Norman. I will be happy to exchange information with those who are also interested in these family lines
08/13/96 Thomas Renehan I have extensive records including original copies of legal testaments of the following families and would invite inquires. Renehan; Beasley; Fender; Summers; All; Hatfield and many other related families. This includes many photos that date back to the beginning of several Indiana Counties. The majority of these documents are originals. I would like to share this information to all that are interested.
08/13/96 Gordon Pattison Seeking information about Abram Jackson [1807-1856] and his wife Nancy Ann Brown [1821-1850] and their 7 children. They lived and died in Honey Creek Township.
Also seeking information about John Gordon Lee [1838-????] and his wife Eliza Brown Jackson [1840-????] and their8 children. They lived in Honey Creek Township, Terre Haute, Indiana.

John McCulloch Harms Sat Aug 10 02:08:57 1996
Am tracing my ancestors from Vigo County. I traced my GGrandfather, Leander McCulloch, born in Terre Haute in Oct.1844. His father, John McColloch (McCulloch,McCullough) born 1816, married Emily Eagleton, born 1822, in Vigo 18 Feb 1841. Both were born in Vigo. Emily's father was Alexander R. Eagleton, born 1801, and mother was Jane McCulloch, born 1805, married in Vigo on 7 May 1826. Anyone that is familiar with the names McCulloch (McColloch, McCullough) and Eagleton, and can help me trace further, will be appreciated. Thanks,
08/13/96 Valerie Ratliff Followell I am searching for the Followell history. All that I have is information that the family was in Terra Haute (and some still are). I also Have the name Robert M. Followell 13 nov 1825-24 Sept 1894. If you run across anything send to valerief@texoma.com
08/16/96 Donna Bracewell Tue Aug 13 19:41:25 1996
I Would like to find any information available on David Allen Deal. His parents were Melba and John Deal. David was born either in 1939 or 1940. He and his brother was placed in the Rose Orphans Home around 1941 to 1942. They remained there until they became adults. I would appreciate any information Thank you.

08/16/96 Michele Chavez Wed Aug 14 02:43:22 1996
Looking for the grave of my ggg grandmother Elizabeth SEALS. In 1850, Elizabeth was with her family in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County, IN. By 1860, the family was in Ross Township, Vermilion County, IL, w/o Elizabeth. So, Elizabeth may have died between 1850 and 1860. Otter Creek Township Trustee Betty Eastum says Elizabeth may be buried in either Markles or Union Cemetery. Could anyone there in Vigo County could look for Elizabeth SEALS cemetery inscription? I'm sending a query to the Vigo County Library to see if they can help. I'll keep you all posted.
08/23/1996 Barbara B Raine Hyer Tue Aug 20 07:42:27 1996
Adra Ellen Hood, born 1875 in Knoxville, Tenn married Henry D Gage who was born 1879, Sanford, Vigo Co, Ind. He was the son of David B. Gage, born 1822 in N.Y. and Mary Ann Parent, born 1837 in Ky. Adra E was the daughter of John Pinkney Hood, born Knox Co, Tenn in 1847, son of James Madison Hood and Mary (Polly) Baker. He died in 1933 in Indiana. John P. Hood married Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Vineyard, who was born 1854 in Tenn and died 1921 in Jackson, Sullivan Co, Ind. She was the daughter of John Vineyard and Sarah Elizabeth Veach. Especially interested in Parents of James Madison Hood and family of John Pinkney Hood. The children of Henry D. Gage and Adra E. Hood were born in the Vigo and Sullivan County areas: Nora Mildred Gage (Mickey), Charles, Mary Ann (Nina) Audrey and several who died young.

08/23/1996 Robert Durham Abraham Markle could be a brother to my Andrew Markle as they were both in Ancaster, Ont. ca1802. Abraham moved to Vigo County in 1816. Anyone looking for the names Durham and Hood I have quite a lot of data on them. Need more on Charles Hood and son Durham Hood, latter in Vermillion Co, In, ca 1830-1850.
8/24/1996 Chuck Rowe Sat Aug 24 10:46:22 1996
Seeking information on Phillip Newton Hand m. Susannah Ellis 1870 in Jennings County but resided in Vigo County where their children were born. The Hands eventually moved to Randolph County Arkansas where the children were married. Phillip and Susannah moved to Coweta, OK, where they died and are buried. I need the names of the parents of both Phillip and Susannah.

Michelle Cress Tue Aug 27 20:47:07 1996
I have been researching the CRESS family of Vigo Co. Indiana. Ezekiel Cress (b. 1813 in Kentucky) may have emigrated to Nevins Township from Kentucky between 1830-1840. I have been unable to ascertain when he married Sarah, his wife, and if she was a Vigo County native. They had 8 children: William, James, George, Reuben, Mary, Margaret and Ezekiel Columbus. If anyone has any information regarding the CRESS family of Vigo County, I would love to share any information I have with you.
09/02/1996 Bob Durham I am working on the Hood family. Charles Hood md Sarah Durham in VA. There is evidence he was in Blount Co., TN 1800-1804 where he appears in Court records as a juror. He is on 1820 Indiana Census in Vigo Co. The Durhams were Quakers, however I find no record of Charles Hood in Quaker records. Here's Descendency Chart: Charles HOOD md Sarah DURHAM Durham HOOD b. 1803, TN md UNKNOWN (Surmise based on son) Durham HOOD b. 1822, VA md Louisa ?? Durham HOOD m2 Louisa, b. 1814 Aaron T. HOOD b. 1829 Robert B. Hood b. 1832 Josephine C. HOOD b. 1836 William H. H. HOOD b. 1840 md Mrs. Evaline Holtz CRAIG (1842-1885) Isabella HOOD b. 1842 James T. Hood b. 1843 They are in Vigon and Vermilion Counties, IN until 1840. This is very preliminary data as I have only begun tracing this limb. I have much on the DURHAMS.
09/03/1996 John Harms I have been able to trace some of my ancestors to Vigo County as far back as 1801, but that's it. Let me run by some names, and if possible, and if you have time, could you see if I can get back a couple more generations? My GGrandfather, Leander McCulloch (McColloch), was born in Terre Haute, Oct 23, 1844. His father, my GGGrandfather, John McCulloch (McCullough, McColloch) was born in Vigo about 1816. His mother, Emily Eagleton, was born there in 1822. Both John and Emily were married in Vigo on Feb 18, 1841. I have not been able to trace back the names of John's parents, my GGG Grandparents (McCullochs, McCollochs, McCulloughs, spelled all three ways in some census'). On the other hand, Emily Eagleton's parents were Alexander R. Eagleton, born about 1801, and Jane McCulloch (McCullah), born about 1805, both, I assume, in Vigo County. That's as far back as I have been able to trace. They were married in Vigo Co. on Dec 7, 1826. As you can see, to add to the confusion, I possibly have McCullochs on both the paternal and maternal sides of the family.
09/03/1996 John Milam My father Ralph Milam was b. Vigo Co. 1904 My gmother Effie B. Smith was b. Vigo Co. 1856 Effie B.'s father Wesley smith b.1840 Vigo Co. Wesley's father Otis B. Smith b. Vigo co. 1840 I am looking for any and all info that I can find on this family
09/03/1996 mkphill@dmci.net Kay Phillips Hi, I am looking for a death record for Catherine(nee Sullivan) COAKLEY. b. 1862 in Ireland, d. 1896. I know she is buried near Brazil, IN, bur have been unable to locate deathplace. Kay Phillips
09/03/1996 Merllene Bendixen I am researching my ggg grandfather, James M. RICHEY and would like to exchange info with other descendants. James M. RICHEY (b. Derry Co., Ire, 1798; d Carroll Co., IA, 1890) m. Jane RICHEY in Stark Co., OH, 1826. Their children: Andrew L. "Lock" (b. 1827, Wayne Co., OH; m. Frances TAYLOR, 1854, DeKalb Co., IN); Catherine (b. 1830, OH; m. John HOUGH, 1850, Crawford Co., OH); William H. (b. 1831, OH; m. Sarah A. _____ ); Nancy Ann (b. 1834, Wayne Co., OH; d. 1906, Dedham, IA; m. James Hanford RAMSEY, 1853, Crawford Co., OH); Margaret E. (b 1838, OH; m. Jefferson BEARD, bef 1860, prob DeKalb Co., IN); Caroline (b 1844, OH; m. ____ THOMAS); Emma C. (b. 1850, Medina Co., OH; d. 1927, Norman, OK; m. John HARDIE, 1875; Carroll Co., IA) I suspect there was a second marriage in OH after 1834 (my ancestor's birth) and prior to 1850 as the 1850 Medina Co., OH, census shows James "Ritchey" with spouse "Catherine". An Elizabeth Nelson, age 72, is also with the family. References are made in old obituaries to "the old Richey homestead near Terra Haute" and I have just located James Richey on the 1860 census in DeKalb Co., IN. I do not have marriage information for William or Caroline, but suspect they could be Vigo Co. I also suspect that there are other family connections in Vigo Co. I would be happy to exchange info. Thank you.
Shirley Hornbeck Sun Sep 1 13:04:18 1996
I am interested in information on Abraham Hornbeck/Hornback of Perry Co., IN who married Hannah Cleaver - or any other Hornbeck in Perry Co., Warrick Co. and Spencer Co., IN. Abraham was a Rev. War Soldier and his stone is in Baker Creek Cemetery. He married Hannah Cleaver. Also interested in Sebern Baker and his daughter Elizabeth /Baker who married Nathaniel A. Hornbeck... and Clarissa Williams and her brother Noah Williams who relate to Hornbeck. I will post a query for anyone on my home page on Hornbeck.
Nathaniel A. Hornbeck and Elizabeth Baker had a son William Nathan Hornbeck who married Henrietta Baker in Clark Co., IL in 1888 and they lived in and around Vigo Co., Vermillion Co. and Clay Co. Nathaniel also had a daughter Mary Josephine Hornbeck who married Calvin Ealey in 1880 and they too were Vigo Co. as well as Clay Co. Shirley Hornbeck http://home.earthlink.net/~shornbeck/

Cookie Leary Sat Aug 31 14:57:32 1996
Seek ancestors/descendants for Thomas Hendricks b 22 Apr 1798 KY d 24 Jun 1878 Knoxville, IA and spouse Margaret b 16 Feb 1800 KY d 18 Sep 1878 Knoxville, IA. Children: Martha b 2 Apr 1820; Elizabeth b 15 Feb 1822 KY m 3 Aug 1851 Jefferson Co., IA George Crosby; John H. b 18 Dec 1823, IN d 13 Sep 1889 Jefferson Co., IA m 1 Dec 1849 Elizabeth Conner; Frances b 23 Sep 1826; Otho b 19 Nov 1827 IN; Catherine b 31 Oct 1830 Vigo Co., IN d 28 Jul 1922 Knoxville, IA m 8 Mar 1850 Fairfield, IA John Campbell Kerr; Margaret J. b 31 Aug 1833 m 25 Dec 1856 Jefferson Co, IA Joseph Uptagraft; Lucinda b 25 Feb 1836 m 21 Sep 1855 Jefferson Co., IA Joseph P. Pitts; William H. b 31 Aug 1838 IN; Melissa b abt 1841; Joel b 21 Sep 1841; Louisa b 3 Aug 1844 m ??? Graves; Sarah b abt 1843; Joseph. Family was in Jefferson Co, IA for 1850 census.
Jeff Drake Sun Sep 8 09:13:47 1996
VIGO COUNTY LOOKUP I am looking for the birth record information for David Smith. I am pretty sure he was born in Vigo County circa 1900. He married a Emma L. Phillips (also of Vigo County). They gave birth to my ggrandfather Ray Leslie Smith who married Reba Dale Pearson. Ray was a pastor of the local area. Ray and Reba's son was my granfather Robert Rucker Smith who married Mary Gertrude Fitzgerald Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
john J. Sun Sep 8 10:58:49 1996
My family came from Vigo Co. Indiana, would like to exchange data on the Milam family John J. Milam
Roderick Lawson Mon Sep 9 14:16:06 1996
I am looking for information on the family name of Rhoderick. My grandfather was George Emmett Rhoderick and his father's name was Pete Rhoderick. My grandparents lived in Terre Haute for most of their lives, but they had connections to Worthington. I don't even know what cemetery George E. Rhoderick and his wife Ada Mae Rhoderick are buried in. Any help would be appreciated.
David Davidson Tue Sep 10 08:04:40 1996
Samuel Davidson - b.1787 d. 2-21-1860 in Vermilloin Co. Son Samuel Davidson II - B.6-4-1817 d. 6-19-1875 in Vermillion Co. Son Alonzo Hanna Davidson - b. 5-29-1847 in Vermillion Co. d. 3-30-1924 in Vigo Co. Son Albert Eschol Davidson (Bert) b. 2-11-1877 in Vermillion Co. d. 3-26-1951 in Vigo Co. I am looking siblings of the above
Brent Baughn Tue Sep 10 14:27:00 1996
I am looking for information on William RAY and the RAY family. They moved to Riley Township in Vigo Co., IN in 1818. They came from KY or Ohio. William RAY Sr. was born Nov 26, 1740 in Ireland and came to America in 1772. He was in the Revolutionary War, enlisting in Chester Co. PA. He died in Riley, July 28,1840.

Joseph Bongers Wed Sep 11 21:39:55 1996
I am researching the Paddock family in Vigo County. I have established back to Rhoda Paddock(born ca.1858) who married Moses Watts. I suspect she is a descendent of Ebenezer Paddock, but I am not positive. Furthermore, a book on the Paddock family states that Ebenezer Paddock is possibly a descendent of Robert Paddock, an early migrant to Mass. I would like to establish this line with more certainty.

Paul Wade Mon Sep 16 23:40:52 1996
VIGO COUNTY LOOKUP Looking for a marriage date between a Mary Lockridge and a Roswell Carter. This marriage supposedly took place in Terre Haute about 1870. Any information would be appreciated. And thank you in advance.

Charles Dial Sun Sep 22 18:05:29 1996
Searching for parentage of John Harvey Wilson b ca 1835 somewhere in Southern Indiana. John came to Monroe Co,Tn and married Harriet Burnham in 1858. They had 8 sons: William Frances, Charlie,Arthur,John, Harrison, Jack,Sam, and Henry Geo. Harriet died in 1894 and John in 1910. They are burried in Loudon Co, TN. Any help will be appreciated.

Michelle DeVore Mon Sep 23 19:12:01 1996
Greetings, I am seeking information on the following: A business in Seelyville Day & DeVore turn of the century. The Maysville Baseball Club The Seelyville Baseball Club All early 1900-1906 My grandfather and his brothers were all involved with the above. Also, what are addresses for Vigo Co. vital records? DEVORE is surname I am researching. Thanks in advance!
Ron Schroll Tue Sep 24 16:07:01 1996
Lucas BURGERT and Maria Anna WOLF BURGERT came to Terre Haute, Vigo Co., from Ottersweir, Germany in the 1850s. They had a son, Anton Lucas BURGERT b. 27 Jan 1858. Maria Anna died 2 Feb, 1895 in Terre Haute. Does anyone have any additional information about this family. I'll be glad to share what I have.

Dennis K. McDonald Mon Sep 30 22:41:12 1996
Information on Benjamine Kirby Mcdonald born 4/1/1840 Married Jane Small Father Jesse McDonald Mother Ellen Mosgrove Son Jesse Kirby McDonald

Sunny Thu, 12 Sep 1996
just started search for janetta shunk reeves & nine daughters all born married &died in vigo co. also looking for charles edward whitesell born aug.4 1913 married virginia marie mabe dec. 30 1932 died 1970s would like any info.you have.
Ann Marie Payne Wed 18 Sep 1996
My name is Keith Bean and I'm researching a branch of my wife's family. The branch of the PAYNE family I'm working on was is Indiana and Kansas. Here is what I have on the family: - Ann Marie PAYNE died 1873 in Kansas. Her parents are unknown. She married Jesse Cromwell HENDERSON on 22Nov 1856 in Vigo Co, IN If I can share any info with you, please ask. My E-mail address is: kbean99999@aol.com and my mailing address is 686 Rambleton Dr Vacaville, CA 95688
Virginia Standal Thu, 19 Sep 1996
I am looking for a MCALLISTER family who lived in Vigo County, Indiana near Terre Haute for many years. It would be the parents of a THOMAS JEFFERSON MCALLISTER born February 5, 1839. Thank you for any help you can give me. This family would have lived ther prior to 1839.
Joyce Gangloff Wed Oct 2 13:42:12 1996
Looking for information on Ethel Deighton, died Nov. 1981.

Lisa Wilson Thu Oct 10 23:35:15 1996
Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN - Looking for info on: Thomas James SMITH, b. IR, m. 1853 Vigo Co., Rose KING (?imgr.1850) James FITZGIBBONS, b. IR, m. Betsy GREENE (? imgr. 1853) Patrick Thomas McCARTY, b. 1817 IR; living in Terre Haute, 1872 m. Ann O. DONAHUE, b. IR (? imgr. 1859) Joseph McALLISTER, b. 1807 IR, m. Mary Ann McVEY, b. IR; both died in Terre Haute, 1875 (? imgr. 1872)
Scott Higinbotham Fri Oct 11 14:19:28 1996
I am researching my HIGINBOTHAM family who were residing nearby to Vigo County in Johnston Twp., Clark Co., IL in 1850 and have noticed a possible association with the Samuel DAVIDSON found in Vigo County at that time. The 1850 Federal census of Clark Co., IL (p. 274) lists Elizabeth HIGINBOTHAM, age 16 and born in Virginia, in the household of John and Charity Higinbotham, living in Johnston Township. The 1850 Federal census of Vigo County, IN (p. 213) lists an Elizabeth HICKENBOTHAM, age 18 and born in Virginia, in the household of Samuel and Charlotte DAVIDSON located in Sugar Creek Township. The other household member is Albert DAVIDSON, age not given. Interestingly, an 11 year old Albert DAVIDSON is found in the household of John HIGINBOTHAM (Elizabeth's father) in the 1860 Federal census of Clark County, IL (Orange Twp.). This coincidence leads me to postulate that the Elizabeth Hickenbotham found in Vigo Co., IL is the daughter of John Higinbotham. No other relationship between these families is known at this time. I know nothing of the later whereabouts of Albert DAVIDSON(after 1860 in Clark Co.) or his parents Samuel and Charlotte (after 1850 in Vigo Co.). * What is the relationship between the DAVIDSONs and these (or other?) HIGINBOTHAMs? * What is the maiden name of Charlotte Davidson? * Where were these DAVIDSONs from originally? Any answers, information, speculation or outlandish theories gratefully accepted. Thanks! Scott Higinbotham -- higinbothams@admin.mcc.mass.edu

Bettye Heinrich Sun Oct 6 21:17:56 1996
Seeking parents, siblings, and any data on the following Vigo CO IN ancestors: Ira Andrew HUFFMAN married Minerva ISBELL in either Vigo CO or Pike CO in Dec 1871 (I have found it listed in both counties). Minerva's parents were: Henderson C. Isbell and Maria/Mariah Watts of Praireton township in Vigo CO. Henderson Isbell is buried in Hull Cmemtery....where is Mariah buried and when did she die? Minerva Isbell Huffman apparently died in Pike CO IN abt 1879 but I have not found a record of her death. What happened to Ira Andrew Huffman after she died. I do hope that someone has information to share on these named individuals.
Virginia Sun Oct 6 22:48:24 1996
VIGO COUNTY LOOKUP McALLISTER, Thomas Jefferson (aka Jefferson or "Jeff") Need birth record Need Tax record Need Deed record Will? Looking for the above as well as HIS father, (possibly a Thomas Wilson?). Thank you for your help!
Susan F. McGuire Wed Oct 9 04:08:27 1996
I'm working on the John MCGUIRE Family that was in Vigo CO in the late 1850's. John and wife Mary(CHARLES)had Jacob,Elizabeth, David James and Ira. Mary died (I believe in Vigo Co) John married Mary EMMINGTON and had Evicson, Mina J, Shannon & Augustus. I believe that these children were born In Vigo CO. The family came from Kosciusko CO and went into Nodaway CO MO. Would like exchange information.

Grady E. Anderson Tue Oct 15 18:32:59 1996
Seeking information on Frank Dunlap and wife, Florence Dunlap who redided in Vigo County around 1920 to 1930. They are believed to be the parents of Naena Mae Hand born in Vigo County in 1929. Any information would be appreciated
Virginia Wed Oct 16 17:11:37 1996
McAllister, Charles b 1869, Vigo County, IN McAllister, Thomas b 1939, Vigo County, IN McAllister, Thomas Wilson b ? Dean, Mary Ann b 1844 b Ohio (lived in Vigo County)
Sherry Froman Wed Oct 16 21:06:09 1996
Help, I am trying to track down any information at all on my Great Grandfather George W. Carlin, Sr. Who was found dead in Terre Haute, Sometime early 1900's. He was born abt 1880, and m. Madalyn Hyde of Nashville, TN. He also went by the last name of Collier. His sisters of Terre Haute were Mrs. Harry L. Nelson, Mrs. Virgil J. Campbell, Mrs. William Haruptee, and Mrs. Thomas J. Morgan. We do not know any of his sisters first names only their married names listed as Mrs. We are really stuck, any help would be tremendously apppreciated. Thanks, Sherry EMAIL sapf@msn.com

Allen Purcell Wed Oct 16 09:41:30 1996
Wish to exchange information with researcher of David Purcell who married Euradice Garrett in 1845 Vigo, Co. Seek date of death for their daughter Louisa Jane Mundell last living 1880 Sullivan Co.

Carol Holler Taylor I'm searching for parents of my great grandmother. Josiah Stults b abt 1820 prob VA m 14 Aug 1839 to Alice or Ally GIBSON b 5 Apr 1823 d 7 Jun 1886 Both are buried in Terre Haute Vigo Co. Census records 1860 show 10 children: James, Henry H, Mary William T, Phoebe, Josiah, George E, Alice A, Emily M, and Rosey A Alice may have had a brother, Pleasant Gibson Appreciate any help Thanks
Gary Lee Phillips Tue Oct 29 09:50:11 1996
CARBERY / CARBERRY / CARBURY / ASHTON: Seeking ancestors and siblings of my great-grandmother, Magnolia Delilah CARBERY, who was b. in or near Terre Haute date unknown, last 30 yrs. or so of 19th C. She married John F. ASHTON, and my grandfather Asa Dale ASHTON was b. 24 Dec 1897 at Brazil, Clay Co., IN. Magnolia died (date unknown) in Antrim Co., MI and is buried there in the Helena Twp. Cemetery but her marker gives no dates. Any information about CARBERY families in Vigo or Clay counties would be most welcome.

Lori Highland Fri Nov 1 11:32:46 1996
Vigo County Lookup Name of book- Marriages For: Thomas Lee Married: Sept. 19, 1854
Lori Highland Fri Nov 1 11:43:02 1996
Vigo County Lookup For: Birth Records For: Alice M. Lee
Loretta Barnard Mon Nov 4 14:38:38 1996
Researching family of Henry C. CARTER (born Wexford, Ire) and Caroline Atillia HALL (born PENN) who were married 7 April 1857 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Ind.

Twylah Lemargie Mon Nov 4 23:04:41 1996
I am searching for any information about my ggggrandfather, Noah BEAUCHAMP Sr.: b.1785 MD, d.1843 Parke Co.IN. He married Elizabeth ADAMS (when and where??) I need to know who her parents were and siblings if any. When and where did she die and where is she buried. Where is Noah Sr. buried? They had 10 children: Noah Jr, Sarah, Hetty, Thomas, Mary Emeline, Nancy, Jesse,Amelia Susan, (unknown),& John Quincey Adams BEAUCHAMP. Was J.Q.Adams BEAUCHAMP named after the President- was he an ancestor? I need any information about the children possible--I have very little except for my gggrandfather Noah Jr. Will be glad to share info. from him on down. Thank you very much.
Mary Wed Nov 6 20:11:35 1996
Looking for Lewis SHULL and family. Lived in Vigo co. near county borders. Wish to locate his parents. Lewis was born in 1800 in Tennessee.

Mary Wed Nov 6 20:15:32 1996
Looking for SHULL family. Lived in Washington Co. in 1818 was Joseph SHULL, any info about him would be apprecited. Lewis SHULL married in 1821 to NAncy Johnston/Johnson in 1821. Would like to know as much about Lewis and Joseph as possible. Can not find Lewis's parents. Lewis was born in 1800 in Tennessee.

Carol Holler Taylor Absolom Wilkinson Holler b 24 Dec 1848, d 17 Nov 1924, m 18 Jul 1880 Emma Melissa STULTS or Z b 12 Sep 1857, d 12 Jan 1920. Absolom was first married to Emma's sister Rosa STULTS and had children. Emma was first married to Perry Rooks or Rukes and had children. I would appreciate any info on their children.
Carol Holler Taylor My Vigo people are: Conrad Edward Harbrueger b 4 Sep 1861 in Germany d 12 Jan 1929 m Caroline Augusta REINHARD b 20 Jun 1858 Terre Haute, IN d 11 May 1958, Terre Haute, IN Adolph Reinhard b 2 Mar 1834 Hessen Germany d 8 Apr 1923 m 15 Sep 1887, Boucalena "Lena" HEYKES b 4 Nov 1836 Germany, d 25 Oct 1910. I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks, Carol Holler Taylor
Sharon Gabel Mon Nov 11 23:00:41 1996
I am trying to find more information about my ancestors that were born/married/or died in Indiana. Thomas HARDEN b: 01 Aug 1831 in Fairfax, Monroe Co. Zeila HARDEN b: 04 May 1858 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Thomas J HARDEN b: 29 Apr 1861 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Harriet HARDEN b: Abt 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Sarah T. COON b: Jun 1843 Hancock Co., m: 11 Dec 1862 in Vigo Co. Annie Marie HARDEN b: 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. George HARDEN b: Abt 1872 IN Mary HARDEN b: Abt 1873 IN
Jay B. Jones Sun Nov 17 10:12:53 1996
Wiley JONES dies ca 1853 in Vigo County, IN. Was War of 1812 vet. Born ca 1787 in Southampton County, VA. Eldest son was Allen Jones...Jay in PA

Barbara Johnson Jerry, I want to post a query regarding the Vanasdal, Van Arsdal family in Vigo Co. in the early 1900s. My ggf John Isaac Vanasdal was killed when he fell from a utility pole almost in front of the courthouse in 1901. His parent, John and Deborah Vanasdal lived in the county 1900. According to the city directory, there were other Vans, sometimes spelled Van Arsdal, living near John Isaac but I can't find any relationship to them. I feel there was a relationship to at least some of them since it isn't a common name, and would like to learn something, from somebody, regarding the family.
Buddy Mac I am the only living McGowan on my father,s side of the family. He nane is Freeman Pleasant McGowan, born October 4, 1901/1902, in Terre Haute, Indiana. His military record states that his mother died giving birth and his father died from a massive ax injury to the head. These records did not record any names, birth places or birth dates of his parents. He did have a brother Dewey Winston McGowan and listed a half sister who died of cancer. On his induction papers for the navy Dewy McGowan was listed as my father's guardian and my father's age was 18, occupation was farmer, and he signed up for the navy January 14, 1920, at the U> S> Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, ILL. Dewy McGowan was already in the navy and was the recruting person who signed up my father in the navy. My father finished training at Great Lakes and was transfered to Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA. This is where he met my and married my mother Florence Loretta John F. McGowan 1069 Lindale Lane Norfolk, Virginia 23503 (757) 587-5531
Curtis Bilby Wed Nov 27 21:25:47 1996
Am looking for any information on the Bilby family from Vigo County. George Washington Bilby was married to Susan Hoskins of near Cloverland. Her family is buried in Hoskins cemetary near there. George and his wife left in the late 1800's and moved to Okla.
Karen Stiwinter Thu Nov 28 16:53:31 1996
I am looking for information on Victor Fox Miller, date of birth unknown, year of death 1953. Married to Vera Bates, bron October 10, 1900, middle name unknown. Know of one surviving child, Donald Bates Miller, born October 14, 1931.

Sharon Gabel Mon Nov 11 23:00:41 1996
I am trying to find more information about my ancestors that were born/married/or died in Indiana. Thomas HARDEN b: 01 Aug 1831 in Fairfax, Monroe Co. Zeila HARDEN b: 04 May 1858 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Thomas J HARDEN b: 29 Apr 1861 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Harriet HARDEN b: Abt 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Sarah T. COON b: Jun 1843 Hancock Co., m: 11 Dec 1862 in Vigo Co. Annie Marie HARDEN b: 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. George HARDEN b: Abt 1872 IN Mary HARDEN b: Abt 1873 IN
LYDA FLEEHART LOEHRING Wed Nov 13 22:45:03 1996
LOOKING FOR A RICHARD MULLIS AROUND 1870 IN CICERO CREEK AREA. OR ANY MULLIS OR A FLEEHART.
G Stark Tue Nov 19 20:43:19 1996
I am looking for any information on a August Waue. He played with the Ringgold band. He lived in Terra Haute Vigo County Indiana. He died Nov.30,1899. He played the Clarinet and belonged to the Musicians Local #25. He is known to be listed under Wane in the Terre Haute Directories. He is believed to be married to a Louisa Waue.

Bruce P. Beddow Fri Nov 22 08:37:02 1996
BEDDOW, BENJAMIN T. b. 1/31/1833 in Albemarle Co., VA. Married ANN NYSWARNER (b. 2/28/1834 - d. 2/8/1904) on 9/16/1854 in Delaware Co, OH. Lived in Vigo Co., Lost Creek Twshp. from circa. 1865 to d. on 10/6/1906. GEORGE BAKER appt. guardian in Terre Haute 1902. Seven children (Charles, Chester, Frank, Vernor, Eugene, Hortence and Allen). Seeking info. on him and his parents and siblings from Virginia.

Charlotte Slater Fri Nov 22 09:03:43 1996
111/22/96 SURNAMES: CLATFELTER James Leo Clatfelter Born: June 30 1892 Clark Co Illinois Eva Myrtle Mc Cullough Born: Oct 20 1888 Hume Illinois Children: Richard Leo Clatfelter Born: Jan 29 1911 Terra Haute Indiana Bernice Elizabeth Clatfelter Born: Feb 14 1913 Terra Haute Ind Dorothy Margaret Clatfelter Born: Feb 27 1915 Terra Haute Ind Family was in 1920 Vigo County census

Chris Sitkauskas Sat Nov 30 21:46:09 1996
SPEER Surname Looking for any info re:my gr-gr grandfather, William SPEER born 25 Nov 1842 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. He went on to marry Susan J. BOND from Illinois and eventually settle in Crawford County, Kansas and died in Oklahoma. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks :)

Sue Fritz Mon Dec 9 17:35:49 1996
GRAY: Am seeking any information on the family of Erskine and Elizabeth WOOD GRAY; camt to Vigo Co. between 1833-1850; Had 2 known sons: William GRAY b.1818 in Scotland and David GRAY b. 1823 in Scotland. Erskine d.1870, Elizabeth d. 1872. Did William marry? Obit does not mention a waife (he d. 1897); David married Isabel MALONE (b. 1833 Vermillion Co.,IL) in 1850 and they had the following: Elizabeth b. 1851, married Eli CARPENTER; Franklin b. 1853 d. 1853; Martha C. b. 1855 m. Herman ROCKWOOD d. 1874; Anna B. b. 1857 m. Charles Runyan; William D. b. 1859 m. Mary Ellen WILLOY; Samuel E. b. 1861 m. Cora Carpenter FERREL (my great grandparents); Lucy E. b. 1863; Robert T. b. 1865; Drusella b. 1867; Helen b.1869 m. Olif JOHNSON; August b.1872 d. 1891; Any information on any of these GRAY's would be appreciated! Thanks!
Audrey Barnett Mon Dec 9 22:44:44 1996
Searching for Father of Jack Willis Barnett b. Nov 26, 1936, West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. Mother's maiden name Alvena (?)Ellingsworth. Birth certificate, parents marriage information, father's Social Security number, would help. Believe father was a railroad employee.
Sheila Gamm Thu Dec 12 13:36:49 1996
I am looking for any information on Thomas Porter Woods. I know that at the time of WWII he lived in Terre Haute Indiana. I think he may have lived there most of his life. He was my ggrandfather. If you have information please contact me.

Mike Boucher Fri Dec 20 11:18:26 1996
Looking for Parks in the Terre Haute area. Wife's family used to visit relatives there, but no present info. Said to be "circus People" and maybe notorious? Thanks
Donald Burch Sun Dec 22 20:09:34 1996
Looking for info on my great grandfather. His recorded name was Martin van Buren Burch. Born 8-Nov-1863. His headstone reads "of Sullivan County Indiana", the funeral company's records show "Terre Haute, Indiana". He died near Clyde, KS 17-NOV-1903.

Megan Thompson Wed Dec 25 23:14:46 1996
I would like to correspond with anyone researching Willis WATSON of Posey County. Willis WATSON m. Phoebe FRAKES of Vigo Co. Ind. Their daughter, Sarah Mary WATSON (my gg-grandmother) m. William Henry Harrison DANIEL b. 1837 White Co. ILL. Thanks for doing this page!

Vigo County Query
06/30/1996 Jerry Morris Mounts Looking for info on all civil war soldiers that enlisted from Vigo County.
07/01/1996 Robert Lindgren Looking for family related to Cecil G. Davis, born 14 Jun, 1896, died 24 Apr 1964. Looking for his descendants by the surnames of Fowler and Dorsett. Cecil was a descendant of Petr B. Davis.
07/01/1996 Eric A. Carroll I am looking for information on any Lykins in Vigo County. I think there was a David Lykins living in Vigo County in the 1830's. I am trying to tie him in with the Lykins in Henry, Wayne and Randolph Counties
07/04/1996 Elvina Hiatt Looking for information about the family of Jacob Surber, listed in the 1840 Census. These individuals married between 1840 and 1850 in Vigo county: Henry Surber m. Vilanna Wease; John Surber m. Telitha Martin; Rebecca Surber m. Thomas Jefferson Fagg; Isaac Surber m. Malvina McKee; William Surber m. Chloe Fagg. Census Information indicates there were at least six sons and two daughters in this family. Any Information about this Indiana family would be greatly appreciated.
07/04/1996 Beth Perry Johnston My g-g-grandfather Oliver Columbus Perry [b. 1835] and his wife Vienna Yeager Perry [b. 1836] were both born in Vigo County and are buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Prarie Creek. Their son [my g-grandfather] William Vincent Perry was born in 1858 in Middleton. William V. moved to KS, then to Or. Other children in the family were Belle, Adolphus, Diana, Vigo, and Clemie. I would love to hear from anyone else researching this family or who has knowledge of them.
07/05/1996 Barbara Boone Pauline Rose McCann [b. Feb 1865, d. 17 Dec 1952 Terre Haute], m. Otis McClelland Schroer [b. 12 Dec 1862, d. 14 Apr 1930, Poland In. Their children were Claude Matthew "Turtle" [b. 7 Jan 1896 Terre Haute, d. 30 Dec 1961 Terre Haute, m. Ollie Robertson] and Elizabeth Margaret [b. 26 May 1900 Terre Haute, d. 14 Jun 1995 Posey Co. In, m. Z. Earl Cox 27 Dec 1922] Pauline was the daughter of John M. McCann [b 15 Jul 1826, Ireland, d. 19 Mar 1870] and Elizabeth McCann Cook [b. 1826, d. 1870]. Her siblings were James, Hugh [b. 15 May 1862, m. Mary E. Hicks], Samuel [m. Jane Frump], and Mary [m. John J. Brewer] who I'm told all ended up in the Terre Haute area. Any help on the siblings or parents would be appreciated.
07/05/1996 Judith Davis Lindgen Looking for Peter M. Davis and the Davis family from him. This family lived in Terre Haute for years. How many Cemeteries are there in Terre Haute and their names. Also looking for Cantwell family. Is their anyone that may have databases or web pages from Terre Haute.
07/10/1996 Michele Chavez Looking for relatives and descendants of the SEALS family, specifically my ggg grandfather Dawson Seals b. abt 1795, his wife Elizabeth ?, and children Kenady, Jeremiah, Lydia, Charles, Elizabeth, Dawson, Dorcas [my gg grandmother], Narissa? [Susan?], and Marian? [F.M.?]. They lived in Otter Creek Township, Vigo, Illinois sometime around 1850, where they are found in the 1850 Census. Prior to living in Indiana, they lived in Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee, and by 1860 had moved on to Vermillion County, Illinois. Not sure if Kenady and Jeremiah are really sons of Dawson or not, but they are listed living on each side of Dawson on the census with wives Elizabeth and Mary A.
07/13/1996 Sharyn L. Marang Dana Looking for any info on the MARANG family that lived in the Coal Bluff area around 1900.
07/13/1996 Judith Sylte George TEFFT or TIFFT b. ca. 1780, Washington Co., R.I., d. 1851 near Charleston, Coles Co., Il, and Harmony MITCHELL b. unknown, d between 1840 and 1848, presumably in Coles Co., Il., who are my ggg grandparents, were married in Vigo County either 30 Oct 1822 or 18 Nov 1824. I am not sure which date is correct, or why they differ so. Can anyone clarify the date and give me more information on either person, especially Harmony Mitchell? I cannot tell whether they were simply married there as the closest "civilized" place to the newly-opened Coles County, Il hinterland, which I know they were living in by 1833. this problem has been stumping me for 15 years, so I will be grateful for any help.
07/17/1996 Judi Assony There appears to be a large Smith Family in Sugar Creek Twp., and also some in Fayette Twp.. I believe these people are probably all related. Per the 1850 Census, the male smiths were all born in NC and their wives were all born in Ky. the children were all born in Indiana. The Parents? George Smith b abt 1769 NC and wife Mary Smith b abt 1774 Sc.. The Children? David Smith b abt 1795 NC, wife Nancy b abt 1810 Ky John Smith b abt 1798 NC, wife Margaret b abt 1800 Ky Henry Smith b 1803 NC, wife Nancy b abt 1807 Ky George Smith b abt 1810, wife Mary b abt 1811 Ky I would love to hear from anyone who knows about or is connected to these Smiths
07/27/1996 Eric A. Rohrkaste I am trying to find anything related to Mrs. Doris A. Davis for the year 1968 in regards to births, death or other records. I also need any information as to her residence in the year 1968. I show that she graduated from ISU in 1973 so she may have been residing in Terre Haute during this time.
07/30/1996 Jerry W. Derringer Looking for any info relating to the name Derringer, Deringer, or Dearinger within Vigo County marriages, reacords or deed books. Have reason to believe there might have been Derringers there around 1847 and later around 1949 and possibly a death in 1962, Thanks
07/30/1996 Kathleen Portmann Surratt, John b North Carolina 9 Nov 1860, d Terre Haute, Vigo County, In. 29 April 1925, m 7 Oct, 1880 Clay County, In to Cook, Nancy Sidone. Would like to find names of his parents and place of birth. He lived at 1511 13 1/2 Street. Had five children, James W., Alva R., Margaret Mae, Locker L., and Oswald B. Thanks.
08/03/1996 Milo Sutton Lewis W. Sutton b 1857 in In or Il; Benjamin M. Sutton, b about 1857 in Terre Haute, In; Della [Nellie] F. Sutton b about 1866 in Terre Haute, In; Rebecca Rosa Sutton b about 1868 in Terre Haute, In. Their parents were John Calvin and Isabella [Moulton] Sutton. It appears they lived in SE Indiana, moved to Terre Haute, In, maybe to Illinois, back to Indiana and then to Kansas. Looking for information on other siblings, land deals, church records etc. Milo Sutton, 415 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254 (310) 372-2014, sutton@beachnet.gen.ca.us.
08/03/1996 Mr. Mark A. Ralston I would like to know the first Ralston born in Vigo County. Would like to hear from any Ralston's still living in Terre Haute, Indiana.
08/04/1996 Joan Sickles I am researching the following Vigo County Families: All, Beard, Schafer, Norman. I will be happy to exchange information with those who are also interested in these family lines
08/13/96 Thomas Renehan I have extensive records including original copies of legal testaments of the following families and would invite inquires. Renehan; Beasley; Fender; Summers; All; Hatfield and many other related families. This includes many photos that date back to the beginning of several Indiana Counties. The majority of these documents are originals. I would like to share this information to all that are interested.
08/13/96 Gordon Pattison Seeking information about Abram Jackson [1807-1856] and his wife Nancy Ann Brown [1821-1850] and their 7 children. They lived and died in Honey Creek Township. Also seeking information about John Gordon Lee [1838-????] and his wife Eliza Brown Jackson [1840-????] and their8 children. They lived in Honey Creek Township, Terre Haute, Indiana.
John McCulloch Harms Sat Aug 10 02:08:57 1996 Am tracing my ancestors from Vigo County. I traced my GGrandfather, Leander McCulloch, born in Terre Haute in Oct.1844. His father, John McColloch (McCulloch,McCullough) born 1816, married Emily Eagleton, born 1822, in Vigo 18 Feb 1841. Both were born in Vigo. Emily's father was Alexander R. Eagleton, born 1801, and mother was Jane McCulloch, born 1805, married in Vigo on 7 May 1826. Anyone that is familiar with the names McCulloch (McColloch, McCullough) and Eagleton, and can help me trace further, will be appreciated. Thanks,
08/13/96 Valerie Ratliff Followell I am searching for the Followell history. All that I have is information that the family was in Terra Haute (and some still are). I also Have the name Robert M. Followell 13 nov 1825-24 Sept 1894. If you run across anything send to valerief@texoma.com
08/16/96 Donna Bracewell Tue Aug 13 19:41:25 1996 I Would like to find any information available on David Allen Deal. His parents were Melba and John Deal. David was born either in 1939 or 1940. He and his brother was placed in the Rose Orphans Home around 1941 to 1942. They remained there until they became adults. I would appreciate any information Thank you.
08/16/96 Michele Chavez Wed Aug 14 02:43:22 1996 Looking for the grave of my ggg grandmother Elizabeth SEALS. In 1850, Elizabeth was with her family in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County, IN. By 1860, the family was in Ross Township, Vermilion County, IL, w/o Elizabeth. So, Elizabeth may have died between 1850 and 1860. Otter Creek Township Trustee Betty Eastum says Elizabeth may be buried in either Markles or Union Cemetery. Could anyone there in Vigo County could look for Elizabeth SEALS cemetery inscription? I'm sending a query to the Vigo County Library to see if they can help. I'll keep you all posted.
08/23/1996 Barbara B Raine Hyer Tue Aug 20 07:42:27 1996 Adra Ellen Hood, born 1875 in Knoxville, Tenn married Henry D Gage who was born 1879, Sanford, Vigo Co, Ind. He was the son of David B. Gage, born 1822 in N.Y. and Mary Ann Parent, born 1837 in Ky. Adra E was the daughter of John Pinkney Hood, born Knox Co, Tenn in 1847, son of James Madison Hood and Mary (Polly) Baker. He died in 1933 in Indiana. John P. Hood married Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Vineyard, who was born 1854 in Tenn and died 1921 in Jackson, Sullivan Co, Ind. She was the daughter of John Vineyard and Sarah Elizabeth Veach. Especially interested in Parents of James Madison Hood and family of John Pinkney Hood. The children of Henry D. Gage and Adra E. Hood were born in the Vigo and Sullivan County areas: Nora Mildred Gage (Mickey), Charles, Mary Ann (Nina) Audrey and several who died young.
08/23/1996 Robert Durham Abraham Markle could be a brother to my Andrew Markle as they were both in Ancaster, Ont. ca1802. Abraham moved to Vigo County in 1816. Anyone looking for the names Durham and Hood I have quite a lot of data on them. Need more on Charles Hood and son Durham Hood, latter in Vermillion Co, In, ca 1830-1850.
8/24/1996 Chuck Rowe Sat Aug 24 10:46:22 1996 Seeking information on Phillip Newton Hand m. Susannah Ellis 1870 in Jennings County but resided in Vigo County where their children were born. The Hands eventually moved to Randolph County Arkansas where the children were married. Phillip and Susannah moved to Coweta, OK, where they died and are buried. I need the names of the parents of both Phillip and Susannah.
Michelle Cress Tue Aug 27 20:47:07 1996 I have been researching the CRESS family of Vigo Co. Indiana. Ezekiel Cress (b. 1813 in Kentucky) may have emigrated to Nevins Township from Kentucky between 1830-1840. I have been unable to ascertain when he married Sarah, his wife, and if she was a Vigo County native. They had 8 children: William, James, George, Reuben, Mary, Margaret and Ezekiel Columbus. If anyone has any information regarding the CRESS family of Vigo County, I would love to share any information I have with you.
09/02/1996 Bob Durham I am working on the Hood family. Charles Hood md Sarah Durham in VA. There is evidence he was in Blount Co., TN 1800-1804 where he appears in Court records as a juror. He is on 1820 Indiana Census in Vigo Co. The Durhams were Quakers, however I find no record of Charles Hood in Quaker records. Here's Descendency Chart: Charles HOOD md Sarah DURHAM Durham HOOD b. 1803, TN md UNKNOWN (Surmise based on son) Durham HOOD b. 1822, VA md Louisa ?? Durham HOOD m2 Louisa, b. 1814 Aaron T. HOOD b. 1829 Robert B. Hood b. 1832 Josephine C. HOOD b. 1836 William H. H. HOOD b. 1840 md Mrs. Evaline Holtz CRAIG (1842-1885) Isabella HOOD b. 1842 James T. Hood b. 1843 They are in Vigon and Vermilion Counties, IN until 1840. This is very preliminary data as I have only begun tracing this limb. I have much on the DURHAMS.
09/03/1996 John Harms I have been able to trace some of my ancestors to Vigo County as far back as 1801, but that's it. Let me run by some names, and if possible, and if you have time, could you see if I can get back a couple more generations? My GGrandfather, Leander McCulloch (McColloch), was born in Terre Haute, Oct 23, 1844. His father, my GGGrandfather, John McCulloch (McCullough, McColloch) was born in Vigo about 1816. His mother, Emily Eagleton, was born there in 1822. Both John and Emily were married in Vigo on Feb 18, 1841. I have not been able to trace back the names of John's parents, my GGG Grandparents (McCullochs, McCollochs, McCulloughs, spelled all three ways in some census'). On the other hand, Emily Eagleton's parents were Alexander R. Eagleton, born about 1801, and Jane McCulloch (McCullah), born about 1805, both, I assume, in Vigo County. That's as far back as I have been able to trace. They were married in Vigo Co. on Dec 7, 1826. As you can see, to add to the confusion, I possibly have McCullochs on both the paternal and maternal sides of the family.
09/03/1996 John Milam My father Ralph Milam was b. Vigo Co. 1904 My gmother Effie B. Smith was b. Vigo Co. 1856 Effie B.'s father Wesley smith b.1840 Vigo Co. Wesley's father Otis B. Smith b. Vigo co. 1840 I am looking for any and all info that I can find on this family
09/03/1996 mkphill@dmci.net Kay Phillips Hi, I am looking for a death record for Catherine(nee Sullivan) COAKLEY. b. 1862 in Ireland, d. 1896. I know she is buried near Brazil, IN, bur have been unable to locate deathplace. Kay Phillips
09/03/1996 Merllene Bendixen I am researching my ggg grandfather, James M. RICHEY and would like to exchange info with other descendants. James M. RICHEY (b. Derry Co., Ire, 1798; d Carroll Co., IA, 1890) m. Jane RICHEY in Stark Co., OH, 1826. Their children: Andrew L. "Lock" (b. 1827, Wayne Co., OH; m. Frances TAYLOR, 1854, DeKalb Co., IN); Catherine (b. 1830, OH; m. John HOUGH, 1850, Crawford Co., OH); William H. (b. 1831, OH; m. Sarah A. _____ ); Nancy Ann (b. 1834, Wayne Co., OH; d. 1906, Dedham, IA; m. James Hanford RAMSEY, 1853, Crawford Co., OH); Margaret E. (b 1838, OH; m. Jefferson BEARD, bef 1860, prob DeKalb Co., IN); Caroline (b 1844, OH; m. ____ THOMAS); Emma C. (b. 1850, Medina Co., OH; d. 1927, Norman, OK; m. John HARDIE, 1875; Carroll Co., IA) I suspect there was a second marriage in OH after 1834 (my ancestor's birth) and prior to 1850 as the 1850 Medina Co., OH, census shows James "Ritchey" with spouse "Catherine". An Elizabeth Nelson, age 72, is also with the family. References are made in old obituaries to "the old Richey homestead near Terra Haute" and I have just located James Richey on the 1860 census in DeKalb Co., IN. I do not have marriage information for William or Caroline, but suspect they could be Vigo Co. I also suspect that there are other family connections in Vigo Co. I would be happy to exchange info. Thank you.
Shirley Hornbeck Sun Sep 1 13:04:18 1996 I am interested in information on Abraham Hornbeck/Hornback of Perry Co., IN who married Hannah Cleaver - or any other Hornbeck in Perry Co., Warrick Co. and Spencer Co., IN. Abraham was a Rev. War Soldier and his stone is in Baker Creek Cemetery. He married Hannah Cleaver. Also interested in Sebern Baker and his daughter Elizabeth /Baker who married Nathaniel A. Hornbeck... and Clarissa Williams and her brother Noah Williams who relate to Hornbeck. I will post a query for anyone on my home page on Hornbeck. Nathaniel A. Hornbeck and Elizabeth Baker had a son William Nathan Hornbeck who married Henrietta Baker in Clark Co., IL in 1888 and they lived in and around Vigo Co., Vermillion Co. and Clay Co. Nathaniel also had a daughter Mary Josephine Hornbeck who married Calvin Ealey in 1880 and they too were Vigo Co. as well as Clay Co. Shirley Hornbeck http://home.earthlink.net/~shornbeck/
Cookie Leary Sat Aug 31 14:57:32 1996 Seek ancestors/descendants for Thomas Hendricks b 22 Apr 1798 KY d 24 Jun 1878 Knoxville, IA and spouse Margaret b 16 Feb 1800 KY d 18 Sep 1878 Knoxville, IA. Children: Martha b 2 Apr 1820; Elizabeth b 15 Feb 1822 KY m 3 Aug 1851 Jefferson Co., IA George Crosby; John H. b 18 Dec 1823, IN d 13 Sep 1889 Jefferson Co., IA m 1 Dec 1849 Elizabeth Conner; Frances b 23 Sep 1826; Otho b 19 Nov 1827 IN; Catherine b 31 Oct 1830 Vigo Co., IN d 28 Jul 1922 Knoxville, IA m 8 Mar 1850 Fairfield, IA John Campbell Kerr; Margaret J. b 31 Aug 1833 m 25 Dec 1856 Jefferson Co, IA Joseph Uptagraft; Lucinda b 25 Feb 1836 m 21 Sep 1855 Jefferson Co., IA Joseph P. Pitts; William H. b 31 Aug 1838 IN; Melissa b abt 1841; Joel b 21 Sep 1841; Louisa b 3 Aug 1844 m ??? Graves; Sarah b abt 1843; Joseph. Family was in Jefferson Co, IA for 1850 census.
Jeff Drake Sun Sep 8 09:13:47 1996 VIGO COUNTY LOOKUP I am looking for the birth record information for David Smith. I am pretty sure he was born in Vigo County circa 1900. He married a Emma L. Phillips (also of Vigo County). They gave birth to my ggrandfather Ray Leslie Smith who married Reba Dale Pearson. Ray was a pastor of the local area. Ray and Reba's son was my granfather Robert Rucker Smith who married Mary Gertrude Fitzgerald Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
john J. Sun Sep 8 10:58:49 1996 My family came from Vigo Co. Indiana, would like to exchange data on the Milam family John J. Milam
Roderick Lawson Mon Sep 9 14:16:06 1996 I am looking for information on the family name of Rhoderick. My grandfather was George Emmett Rhoderick and his father's name was Pete Rhoderick. My grandparents lived in Terre Haute for most of their lives, but they had connections to Worthington. I don't even know what cemetery George E. Rhoderick and his wife Ada Mae Rhoderick are buried in. Any help would be appreciated.
David Davidson Tue Sep 10 08:04:40 1996 Samuel Davidson - b.1787 d. 2-21-1860 in Vermilloin Co. Son Samuel Davidson II - B.6-4-1817 d. 6-19-1875 in Vermillion Co. Son Alonzo Hanna Davidson - b. 5-29-1847 in Vermillion Co. d. 3-30-1924 in Vigo Co. Son Albert Eschol Davidson (Bert) b. 2-11-1877 in Vermillion Co. d. 3-26-1951 in Vigo Co. I am looking siblings of the above
Brent Baughn Tue Sep 10 14:27:00 1996 I am looking for information on William RAY and the RAY family. They moved to Riley Township in Vigo Co., IN in 1818. They came from KY or Ohio. William RAY Sr. was born Nov 26, 1740 in Ireland and came to America in 1772. He was in the Revolutionary War, enlisting in Chester Co. PA. He died in Riley, July 28,1840.
Joseph Bongers Wed Sep 11 21:39:55 1996 I am researching the Paddock family in Vigo County. I have established back to Rhoda Paddock(born ca.1858) who married Moses Watts. I suspect she is a descendent of Ebenezer Paddock, but I am not positive. Furthermore, a book on the Paddock family states that Ebenezer Paddock is possibly a descendent of Robert Paddock, an early migrant to Mass. I would like to establish this line with more certainty.
Paul Wade Mon Sep 16 23:40:52 1996 VIGO COUNTY LOOKUP Looking for a marriage date between a Mary Lockridge and a Roswell Carter. This marriage supposedly took place in Terre Haute about 1870. Any information would be appreciated. And thank you in advance.
Charles Dial Sun Sep 22 18:05:29 1996 Searching for parentage of John Harvey Wilson b ca 1835 somewhere in Southern Indiana. John came to Monroe Co,Tn and married Harriet Burnham in 1858. They had 8 sons: William Frances, Charlie,Arthur,John, Harrison, Jack,Sam, and Henry Geo. Harriet died in 1894 and John in 1910. They are burried in Loudon Co, TN. Any help will be appreciated.
Michelle DeVore Mon Sep 23 19:12:01 1996 Greetings, I am seeking information on the following: A business in Seelyville Day & DeVore turn of the century. The Maysville Baseball Club The Seelyville Baseball Club All early 1900-1906 My grandfather and his brothers were all involved with the above. Also, what are addresses for Vigo Co. vital records? DEVORE is surname I am researching. Thanks in advance!
Ron Schroll Tue Sep 24 16:07:01 1996 Lucas BURGERT and Maria Anna WOLF BURGERT came to Terre Haute, Vigo Co., from Ottersweir, Germany in the 1850s. They had a son, Anton Lucas BURGERT b. 27 Jan 1858. Maria Anna died 2 Feb, 1895 in Terre Haute. Does anyone have any additional information about this family. I'll be glad to share what I have.
Dennis K. McDonald Mon Sep 30 22:41:12 1996 Information on Benjamine Kirby Mcdonald born 4/1/1840 Married Jane Small Father Jesse McDonald Mother Ellen Mosgrove Son Jesse Kirby McDonald
Sunny Thu, 12 Sep 1996 just started search for janetta shunk reeves & nine daughters all born married &died in vigo co. also looking for charles edward whitesell born aug.4 1913 married virginia marie mabe dec. 30 1932 died 1970s would like any info.you have.
Ann Marie Payne Wed 18 Sep 1996 My name is Keith Bean and I'm researching a branch of my wife's family. The branch of the PAYNE family I'm working on was is Indiana and Kansas. Here is what I have on the family: - Ann Marie PAYNE died 1873 in Kansas. Her parents are unknown. She married Jesse Cromwell HENDERSON on 22Nov 1856 in Vigo Co, IN If I can share any info with you, please ask. My E-mail address is: kbean99999@aol.com and my mailing address is 686 Rambleton Dr Vacaville, CA 95688
Virginia Standal Thu, 19 Sep 1996 I am looking for a MCALLISTER family who lived in Vigo County, Indiana near Terre Haute for many years. It would be the parents of a THOMAS JEFFERSON MCALLISTER born February 5, 1839. Thank you for any help you can give me. This family would have lived ther prior to 1839.
Joyce Gangloff Wed Oct 2 13:42:12 1996 Looking for information on Ethel Deighton, died Nov. 1981.
Lisa Wilson Thu Oct 10 23:35:15 1996 Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN - Looking for info on: Thomas James SMITH, b. IR, m. 1853 Vigo Co., Rose KING (?imgr.1850) James FITZGIBBONS, b. IR, m. Betsy GREENE (? imgr. 1853) Patrick Thomas McCARTY, b. 1817 IR; living in Terre Haute, 1872 m. Ann O. DONAHUE, b. IR (? imgr. 1859) Joseph McALLISTER, b. 1807 IR, m. Mary Ann McVEY, b. IR; both died in Terre Haute, 1875 (? imgr. 1872)
Scott Higinbotham Fri Oct 11 14:19:28 1996 I am researching my HIGINBOTHAM family who were residing nearby to Vigo County in Johnston Twp., Clark Co., IL in 1850 and have noticed a possible association with the Samuel DAVIDSON found in Vigo County at that time. The 1850 Federal census of Clark Co., IL (p. 274) lists Elizabeth HIGINBOTHAM, age 16 and born in Virginia, in the household of John and Charity Higinbotham, living in Johnston Township. The 1850 Federal census of Vigo County, IN (p. 213) lists an Elizabeth HICKENBOTHAM, age 18 and born in Virginia, in the household of Samuel and Charlotte DAVIDSON located in Sugar Creek Township. The other household member is Albert DAVIDSON, age not given. Interestingly, an 11 year old Albert DAVIDSON is found in the household of John HIGINBOTHAM (Elizabeth's father) in the 1860 Federal census of Clark County, IL (Orange Twp.). This coincidence leads me to postulate that the Elizabeth Hickenbotham found in Vigo Co., IL is the daughter of John Higinbotham. No other relationship between these families is known at this time. I know nothing of the later whereabouts of Albert DAVIDSON(after 1860 in Clark Co.) or his parents Samuel and Charlotte (after 1850 in Vigo Co.). * What is the relationship between the DAVIDSONs and these (or other?) HIGINBOTHAMs? * What is the maiden name of Charlotte Davidson? * Where were these DAVIDSONs from originally? Any answers, information, speculation or outlandish theories gratefully accepted. Thanks! Scott Higinbotham -- higinbothams@admin.mcc.mass.edu
Bettye Heinrich Sun Oct 6 21:17:56 1996 Seeking parents, siblings, and any data on the following Vigo CO IN ancestors: Ira Andrew HUFFMAN married Minerva ISBELL in either Vigo CO or Pike CO in Dec 1871 (I have found it listed in both counties). Minerva's parents were: Henderson C. Isbell and Maria/Mariah Watts of Praireton township in Vigo CO. Henderson Isbell is buried in Hull Cmemtery....where is Mariah buried and when did she die? Minerva Isbell Huffman apparently died in Pike CO IN abt 1879 but I have not found a record of her death. What happened to Ira Andrew Huffman after she died. I do hope that someone has information to share on these named individuals.
Virginia Sun Oct 6 22:48:24 1996 VIGO COUNTY LOOKUP McALLISTER, Thomas Jefferson (aka Jefferson or "Jeff") Need birth record Need Tax record Need Deed record Will? Looking for the above as well as HIS father, (possibly a Thomas Wilson?). Thank you for your help!
Susan F. McGuire Wed Oct 9 04:08:27 1996 I'm working on the John MCGUIRE Family that was in Vigo CO in the late 1850's. John and wife Mary(CHARLES)had Jacob,Elizabeth, David James and Ira. Mary died (I believe in Vigo Co) John married Mary EMMINGTON and had Evicson, Mina J, Shannon & Augustus. I believe that these children were born In Vigo CO. The family came from Kosciusko CO and went into Nodaway CO MO. Would like exchange information.
Grady E. Anderson Tue Oct 15 18:32:59 1996 Seeking information on Frank Dunlap and wife, Florence Dunlap who redided in Vigo County around 1920 to 1930. They are believed to be the parents of Naena Mae Hand born in Vigo County in 1929. Any information would be appreciated
Virginia Wed Oct 16 17:11:37 1996 McAllister, Charles b 1869, Vigo County, IN McAllister, Thomas b 1939, Vigo County, IN McAllister, Thomas Wilson b ? Dean, Mary Ann b 1844 b Ohio (lived in Vigo County)
Sherry Froman Wed Oct 16 21:06:09 1996 Help, I am trying to track down any information at all on my Great Grandfather George W. Carlin, Sr. Who was found dead in Terre Haute, Sometime early 1900's. He was born abt 1880, and m. Madalyn Hyde of Nashville, TN. He also went by the last name of Collier. His sisters of Terre Haute were Mrs. Harry L. Nelson, Mrs. Virgil J. Campbell, Mrs. William Haruptee, and Mrs. Thomas J. Morgan. We do not know any of his sisters first names only their married names listed as Mrs. We are really stuck, any help would be tremendously apppreciated. Thanks, Sherry EMAIL sapf@msn.com
Allen Purcell Wed Oct 16 09:41:30 1996 Wish to exchange information with researcher of David Purcell who married Euradice Garrett in 1845 Vigo, Co. Seek date of death for their daughter Louisa Jane Mundell last living 1880 Sullivan Co.
Carol Holler Taylor I'm searching for parents of my great grandmother. Josiah Stults b abt 1820 prob VA m 14 Aug 1839 to Alice or Ally GIBSON b 5 Apr 1823 d 7 Jun 1886 Both are buried in Terre Haute Vigo Co. Census records 1860 show 10 children: James, Henry H, Mary William T, Phoebe, Josiah, George E, Alice A, Emily M, and Rosey A Alice may have had a brother, Pleasant Gibson Appreciate any help Thanks
Gary Lee Phillips Tue Oct 29 09:50:11 1996 CARBERY / CARBERRY / CARBURY / ASHTON: Seeking ancestors and siblings of my great-grandmother, Magnolia Delilah CARBERY, who was b. in or near Terre Haute date unknown, last 30 yrs. or so of 19th C. She married John F. ASHTON, and my grandfather Asa Dale ASHTON was b. 24 Dec 1897 at Brazil, Clay Co., IN. Magnolia died (date unknown) in Antrim Co., MI and is buried there in the Helena Twp. Cemetery but her marker gives no dates. Any information about CARBERY families in Vigo or Clay counties would be most welcome.
Lori Highland Fri Nov 1 11:32:46 1996 Vigo County Lookup Name of book- Marriages For: Thomas Lee Married: Sept. 19, 1854
Lori Highland Fri Nov 1 11:43:02 1996 Vigo County Lookup For: Birth Records For: Alice M. Lee
Loretta Barnard Mon Nov 4 14:38:38 1996 Researching family of Henry C. CARTER (born Wexford, Ire) and Caroline Atillia HALL (born PENN) who were married 7 April 1857 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Ind.
Twylah Lemargie Mon Nov 4 23:04:41 1996 I am searching for any information about my ggggrandfather, Noah BEAUCHAMP Sr.: b.1785 MD, d.1843 Parke Co.IN. He married Elizabeth ADAMS (when and where??) I need to know who her parents were and siblings if any. When and where did she die and where is she buried. Where is Noah Sr. buried? They had 10 children: Noah Jr, Sarah, Hetty, Thomas, Mary Emeline, Nancy, Jesse,Amelia Susan, (unknown),& John Quincey Adams BEAUCHAMP. Was J.Q.Adams BEAUCHAMP named after the President- was he an ancestor? I need any information about the children possible--I have very little except for my gggrandfather Noah Jr. Will be glad to share info. from him on down. Thank you very much.
Mary Wed Nov 6 20:11:35 1996 Looking for Lewis SHULL and family. Lived in Vigo co. near county borders. Wish to locate his parents. Lewis was born in 1800 in Tennessee.
Mary Wed Nov 6 20:15:32 1996 Looking for SHULL family. Lived in Washington Co. in 1818 was Joseph SHULL, any info about him would be apprecited. Lewis SHULL married in 1821 to NAncy Johnston/Johnson in 1821. Would like to know as much about Lewis and Joseph as possible. Can not find Lewis's parents. Lewis was born in 1800 in Tennessee.
Carol Holler Taylor Absolom Wilkinson Holler b 24 Dec 1848, d 17 Nov 1924, m 18 Jul 1880 Emma Melissa STULTS or Z b 12 Sep 1857, d 12 Jan 1920. Absolom was first married to Emma's sister Rosa STULTS and had children. Emma was first married to Perry Rooks or Rukes and had children. I would appreciate any info on their children.
Carol Holler Taylor My Vigo people are: Conrad Edward Harbrueger b 4 Sep 1861 in Germany d 12 Jan 1929 m Caroline Augusta REINHARD b 20 Jun 1858 Terre Haute, IN d 11 May 1958, Terre Haute, IN Adolph Reinhard b 2 Mar 1834 Hessen Germany d 8 Apr 1923 m 15 Sep 1887, Boucalena "Lena" HEYKES b 4 Nov 1836 Germany, d 25 Oct 1910. I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks, Carol Holler Taylor
Sharon Gabel Mon Nov 11 23:00:41 1996 I am trying to find more information about my ancestors that were born/married/or died in Indiana. Thomas HARDEN b: 01 Aug 1831 in Fairfax, Monroe Co. Zeila HARDEN b: 04 May 1858 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Thomas J HARDEN b: 29 Apr 1861 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Harriet HARDEN b: Abt 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Sarah T. COON b: Jun 1843 Hancock Co., m: 11 Dec 1862 in Vigo Co. Annie Marie HARDEN b: 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. George HARDEN b: Abt 1872 IN Mary HARDEN b: Abt 1873 IN
Jay B. Jones Sun Nov 17 10:12:53 1996 Wiley JONES dies ca 1853 in Vigo County, IN. Was War of 1812 vet. Born ca 1787 in Southampton County, VA. Eldest son was Allen Jones...Jay in PA
Barbara Johnson Jerry, I want to post a query regarding the Vanasdal, Van Arsdal family in Vigo Co. in the early 1900s. My ggf John Isaac Vanasdal was killed when he fell from a utility pole almost in front of the courthouse in 1901. His parent, John and Deborah Vanasdal lived in the county 1900. According to the city directory, there were other Vans, sometimes spelled Van Arsdal, living near John Isaac but I can't find any relationship to them. I feel there was a relationship to at least some of them since it isn't a common name, and would like to learn something, from somebody, regarding the family.
Buddy Mac I am the only living McGowan on my father,s side of the family. He nane is Freeman Pleasant McGowan, born October 4, 1901/1902, in Terre Haute, Indiana. His military record states that his mother died giving birth and his father died from a massive ax injury to the head. These records did not record any names, birth places or birth dates of his parents. He did have a brother Dewey Winston McGowan and listed a half sister who died of cancer. On his induction papers for the navy Dewy McGowan was listed as my father's guardian and my father's age was 18, occupation was farmer, and he signed up for the navy January 14, 1920, at the U> S> Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, ILL. Dewy McGowan was already in the navy and was the recruting person who signed up my father in the navy. My father finished training at Great Lakes and was transfered to Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA. This is where he met my and married my mother Florence Loretta John F. McGowan 1069 Lindale Lane Norfolk, Virginia 23503 (757) 587-5531
Curtis Bilby Wed Nov 27 21:25:47 1996 Am looking for any information on the Bilby family from Vigo County. George Washington Bilby was married to Susan Hoskins of near Cloverland. Her family is buried in Hoskins cemetary near there. George and his wife left in the late 1800's and moved to Okla.
Karen Stiwinter Thu Nov 28 16:53:31 1996 I am looking for information on Victor Fox Miller, date of birth unknown, year of death 1953. Married to Vera Bates, bron October 10, 1900, middle name unknown. Know of one surviving child, Donald Bates Miller, born October 14, 1931.
Sharon Gabel Mon Nov 11 23:00:41 1996 I am trying to find more information about my ancestors that were born/married/or died in Indiana. Thomas HARDEN b: 01 Aug 1831 in Fairfax, Monroe Co. Zeila HARDEN b: 04 May 1858 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Thomas J HARDEN b: 29 Apr 1861 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Harriet HARDEN b: Abt 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. Sarah T. COON b: Jun 1843 Hancock Co., m: 11 Dec 1862 in Vigo Co. Annie Marie HARDEN b: 1864 Terre Haute, Vigo Co. George HARDEN b: Abt 1872 IN Mary HARDEN b: Abt 1873 IN
LYDA FLEEHART LOEHRING Wed Nov 13 22:45:03 1996 LOOKING FOR A RICHARD MULLIS AROUND 1870 IN CICERO CREEK AREA. OR ANY MULLIS OR A FLEEHART.
G Stark Tue Nov 19 20:43:19 1996 I am looking for any information on a August Waue. He played with the Ringgold band. He lived in Terra Haute Vigo County Indiana. He died Nov.30,1899. He played the Clarinet and belonged to the Musicians Local #25. He is known to be listed under Wane in the Terre Haute Directories. He is believed to be married to a Louisa Waue.
Bruce P. Beddow Fri Nov 22 08:37:02 1996 BEDDOW, BENJAMIN T. b. 1/31/1833 in Albemarle Co., VA. Married ANN NYSWARNER (b. 2/28/1834 - d. 2/8/1904) on 9/16/1854 in Delaware Co, OH. Lived in Vigo Co., Lost Creek Twshp. from circa. 1865 to d. on 10/6/1906. GEORGE BAKER appt. guardian in Terre Haute 1902. Seven children (Charles, Chester, Frank, Vernor, Eugene, Hortence and Allen). Seeking info. on him and his parents and siblings from Virginia.
Charlotte Slater Fri Nov 22 09:03:43 1996 111/22/96 SURNAMES: CLATFELTER James Leo Clatfelter Born: June 30 1892 Clark Co Illinois Eva Myrtle Mc Cullough Born: Oct 20 1888 Hume Illinois Children: Richard Leo Clatfelter Born: Jan 29 1911 Terra Haute Indiana Bernice Elizabeth Clatfelter Born: Feb 14 1913 Terra Haute Ind Dorothy Margaret Clatfelter Born: Feb 27 1915 Terra Haute Ind Family was in 1920 Vigo County census
Chris Sitkauskas Sat Nov 30 21:46:09 1996 SPEER Surname Looking for any info re:my gr-gr grandfather, William SPEER born 25 Nov 1842 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. He went on to marry Susan J. BOND from Illinois and eventually settle in Crawford County, Kansas and died in Oklahoma. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks :)
Sue Fritz Mon Dec 9 17:35:49 1996 GRAY: Am seeking any information on the family of Erskine and Elizabeth WOOD GRAY; camt to Vigo Co. between 1833-1850; Had 2 known sons: William GRAY b.1818 in Scotland and David GRAY b. 1823 in Scotland. Erskine d.1870, Elizabeth d. 1872. Did William marry? Obit does not mention a waife (he d. 1897); David married Isabel MALONE (b. 1833 Vermillion Co.,IL) in 1850 and they had the following: Elizabeth b. 1851, married Eli CARPENTER; Franklin b. 1853 d. 1853; Martha C. b. 1855 m. Herman ROCKWOOD d. 1874; Anna B. b. 1857 m. Charles Runyan; William D. b. 1859 m. Mary Ellen WILLOY; Samuel E. b. 1861 m. Cora Carpenter FERREL (my great grandparents); Lucy E. b. 1863; Robert T. b. 1865; Drusella b. 1867; Helen b.1869 m. Olif JOHNSON; August b.1872 d. 1891; Any information on any of these GRAY's would be appreciated! Thanks!
Audrey Barnett Mon Dec 9 22:44:44 1996 Searching for Father of Jack Willis Barnett b. Nov 26, 1936, West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. Mother's maiden name Alvena (?)Ellingsworth. Birth certificate, parents marriage information, father's Social Security number, would help. Believe father was a railroad employee.
Sheila Gamm Thu Dec 12 13:36:49 1996 I am looking for any information on Thomas Porter Woods. I know that at the time of WWII he lived in Terre Haute Indiana. I think he may have lived there most of his life. He was my ggrandfather. If you have information please contact me.
Mike Boucher Fri Dec 20 11:18:26 1996 Looking for Parks in the Terre Haute area. Wife's family used to visit relatives there, but no present info. Said to be "circus People" and maybe notorious? Thanks
Donald Burch Sun Dec 22 20:09:34 1996 Looking for info on my great grandfather. His recorded name was Martin van Buren Burch. Born 8-Nov-1863. His headstone reads "of Sullivan County Indiana", the funeral company's records show "Terre Haute, Indiana". He died near Clyde, KS 17-NOV-1903.
Megan Thompson Wed Dec 25 23:14:46 1996 I would like to correspond with anyone researching Willis WATSON of Posey County. Willis WATSON m. Phoebe FRAKES of Vigo Co. Ind. Their daughter, Sarah Mary WATSON (my gg-grandmother) m. William Henry Harrison DANIEL b. 1837 White Co. ILL. Thanks for doing this page!

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