Queries 1997

WOLFORD

Jim Avery Thu Mar 13 19:13:25 1997
GREENE CO QUERY - WOLFORD I have traced my Wolford ancestry back to the immigrant, John Wohlfahart in Berks Co PA. I have been tracing his descendants and along the way picked up information about other WOLFORD families as well. I also publish THE WOLFORD CONNECTION, a family history newsletter. I publish free quieries and might be able to put you in touch with other Wolford researchers on your line. If interested please let me know. Subscribing to my newsletter is NOT a prerequisite for my assistance (but of course if you are interested in the newsletter let me know and I will provide the details.)

MILLER, MCLAUGHLIN

darrel myers Tue Mar 11 21:53:42 1997
GREENE COUNTY QUERY, Tues Mar 11, 1997, We are looking for any information of Abraham MILLER who married Mary (who?). Abraham and Mary's ch. Angeline MILLER, Emmett Gilson (Dick) MILLER and others ?. Emmett (my Grandfather) Married Katerina STRETCH (or step father MCLAUGHLIN) at Fort Scott Kansas ca 1870 then they moved to Colorado and had a large family. The story is that they lived in Linton, a town in Greene county. Any help with these people will be greatly appreciated.

REYNOLDS, STEWARD, DECKARD

Diana Stout-Mahan Wed Mar 12 08:28:31 1997
Looking for information on Parents and Family of HENRIETTA REYNOLDS, born 6 Feb 1872, Lawrence Co., Indiana to JAMES REYNOLDS & MARY STEWARD. She married a ElLY or ELI DECKARD I think in Knox Co., Indiana in 1895. JAMES died in 1900 in Knox Co. and I only know MARY SEWARD was born May on 1930. Thanks for any help. I am also in need of any thing on ELI DECKARD (aka: Stewart) I have a birth in 1875 in Monroe Co., and he was gone from family in the 1900 census for Monroe Co.,

CRABTREE

Paul Diles Wed Feb 12 15:44:09 1997
Seeking information on the CRABTREE family that lived in Greene County about 1850. Especially William who was born there we believe in 1850-55. They moved to IL in early 1860's.

Benningfield, Carpenter

Donald Mark Phillips Thu Feb 13 19:45:54 1997
Owen County, Indiana Query February 13, 1997 Seeking info on the family of James & (Theo?)Doshia Benningfield Carpenter. Married Green Co, Ky Jan 5, 1819. Listed in 1830 census Owen Co in Montgomery Township. Need list of their children. James died & Doshia re-married to John Johnston Oct 25, 1835 Greene Co, Indiana. Listed in 1840 census Owen Co, Indiana. Their children, Polly b.abt 1835, Elizabeth b. abt 1838, Nancy b. abt 1842. Need complete list of their children. Does anyone know where Doshia was buried?

LYONS, HERBERT, TROUT

Marilyn Kucera Thu Feb 13 08:20:21 1997
Greene County, Indiana, February 14, 1997 Seeking information on Joseph LYONS, b. 1811, d. 30 Nov. 1873 in Greene Co. Married 1st Margaret HERBERT, 3 Dec. 1829 in Columbiana Co., OH. Their son, Franklin K. Lyons m. Elizabeth TROUT 5 Dec. 1850 in Greene County. Both he and Elizabeth died a few years after their marriage and left three small children. Would like to find death dates for Franklin and Elizabeth and where they are buried. Thank you.

Sandra Menders Fri Jan 31 19:27:49 1997
Greene County Query Jan 31, 1997 Seeking information on the Quillen family. Grandmother was Mary Angeline Quillen b 1863 in Greene County. Parents James Quillen and Catherine Fischer. Catherine's first husband was Gilgan Schrantz who is buried in Old Dutch Hasler Cemetery in Taylor Township. Her third husband was Peter Furrer.

Martha Dean Fri Jan 31 16:06:16 1997
Greene County, Jan 31 Would like to exchange information with anyone researching the HINEMAN and/or QUIMBY lines.

Morris Lamberson Sun Feb 2 12:41:18 1997
I am looking for ancestors of my mom (Maggie E. TURLEY- 1890-1979) She was born in Ozark co MO but I think some of her ancestors lived in Greene co IN about 1825. Her dad's name was John Turley who was also born in Ozark co MO. Some that lived in IN were Benjamin Turley, John Turley, Jacob Turley. Any help would be appreciated. Morris Lamberson 951 Joseph Dr. Conway, AR 72032

Mari Nielsen Tue Feb 4 15:16:08 1997
Greene Co., IN REAVS/REEVES, ALLEN m. Margaret CARRICO (daughter of Josiah CARRICO and Catherine ANDERSON) in 1815. Allen REAVS or REEVES, son of William REAVS/REEVES, is the 1st recorded land owner in Greene Co. He and Margaret are my great-great-great-grandparents. Their daughter, Catherine, married Samuel BATMAN in Indiana in 1842. Any info would be appreciated.

Jodi Long Tue Feb 4 09:33:12 1997
Feb. 4, 1997 - I am seeking information regarding Henry Nelson COCHRAN born in Greene County, IN on May 19, 1840. He was married to Mary Frances (McDaniel) Clements. His father was John Cochran and his mother was Elizabeth Overman. Henry and Mary had seven children: Charles, Lela, Elfa, Oliver, Sadie, Lizzie, and Dick. If you have any information at all regarding any of these persons, please contact me.

Melody Byard Tue Feb 4 12:42:37 1997
Looking for any information on an Enoch Morris came to Green County around 1840? or a little later.

Sandra Menders Fri Feb 7 17:35:09 1997
GREENE COUNTY QUERY, FEB 7, 1997-Need information on ancestors of Elijah and Cynthia Quillen. They were married about 1835 but divorced. Cynthia died in 1887 in Greene Co. Son John killed in Civil War. Son James (my great grandfather) married Catherine Fischer, widow of Gilgan Schrantz. They were divorced in 1863 in Greene Co and she later married Peter Furrer. She died in 1905 and is buried in Castle Hill Cemetery. Daughter Mary Angeline Quillen (my grandmother) m. Albert Cornelius Bennett. Believe other children to be David, Rebecca, Eliza J., Joseph, George Washington, and Jesse.

Larry Murdock Sat Feb 8 05:26:37 1997
Seeking information about members of the JARRELL family who lived in Greene and Knox Co during the period of 1800-1870. My ggg grandfather James JARRELL (b 1794 South Carolina d 1863 Greene Co IN; wife Elizabeth MURPHY)) owned land in the extreme southwest corner of Grrene Co. He was evidently related to Charles JARRELL (d 1834 in Knox Co) and to William JARRELL. Any information about these early JARRELLs (also spelled Jarrel and Gerauld) welcome.

CArthur Sat Feb 8 11:46:26 1997
GREENE COUNTY (INDIANA) QUERY -- 08 Feb 1997 Surname: ARTHUR, Stephen Douglas b. Greene Co., 1860 Married: COOPER, Emily Amanda John & Annie Arthur are listed as parents on death certificate of Stephen Douglas Arthur. Looking for other family members, please get in touch. Happy to share information that I have. Carolann Arthur

PHYLLIS ULRICH Fri Mar 7 14:53:07 1997
Seeking information on JAMES GASTON believed to have died in Greene Co. IN in 1861. Wife at time of death Lydia Dixon. Previously lived in Owen Co. IN.

Rick Carson Sat Mar 8 15:35:56 1997
I am looking for information about the descendants of Moses Dobbs (1804- 1839)and Elizabeth Carson (1804-1840). Their children were sent to Foster homes after their deaths. There were four girls and a son, John Dobbs. He might of also died at a young age; I am not sure.

Bill Stanley Sat Mar 8 19:38:38 1997
Greene Co. Query, 3/8/97 Searching for information on family of John STANLEY, early settler near Worthington, married Mary Ball 1827, died 1871. Family related by marriage to HARVEY, DRAKE, SIMONS, ARCHER, DUNCAN, MIDDLETON, GRIFFITH, FULK, SANDERS, WARREN. Also need information on family of Nancy VANLANDINGHAM, married William STANLEY 1860, died about 1864.

Glenda Breakbill Sun Mar 9 09:40:56 1997
GREENE CO., IN, QUERY: 09 MAR 1997 I'm looking for information on the following Greene Co., IN families and any collateral lines, HANNAH, STREET, BRAZIL, SEXTON, BAZZLE, BAIZE,BAYSE. I am descendant of Joshua Hannah married Rebecca Street in Greene Co., IN. Please E-mail responses.

Carolann Arthur Sun Mar 9 15:30:59 1997
GREENE COUNTY QUERY -- 09 Mar 1997 Surnames: ARTHUR and COOPER Trying to find further information on my g-grandparents and g-g-grandparents. Great grandfather: Stephen Douglas ARTHUR b.1860 in Greene County, Newark area, died 1938 (Rio Grande City, TX). His father and mother were John & Annie Arthur. 'Doug' married Emily Amanda COOPER b. 1859 in McVille, Indiana area, died 1943 in Sullivan, Indiana, supposedly buried in Newark area. Any cousins out there anywhere??? Sure would like to compare notes. Carolann Arthur (FWHN86B@prodigy.com)

Gary Jones Wed Jan 1 16:43:15 1997
Greene County, Indiana Weeks and Hayden families c.1920 Would appreciate ANY information regarding Weeks and Hayden families of Greene County, Indiana. Opal weeks of Sanborn, Indiana was married to Raymond Hayden of Bloomington, Indiana in approximately 1920. A son, Raymond Manley Hayden, was born in Sanborn August 14, 1921. Opal Weeks left the family and was thought to reside in Montana until her death (DOD unknown.) I am seeking specific information about Opal Weeks date of birth, date of marriage to R. Hayden, date of divorce. Would like to determine Opal Weeks place of burial. Also, I would like to know if there are any surviving Weeks family members. Additional information: Son Raymond M. Hayden attended Bloomington High School and married Eva F. Nash of Crane, Indiana. Raymond M. Hayden (son) died July 31, 1996 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Raymond Hayden (father) died early 1996 in Thorntown, Indiana. Both father and son were employed at the Buick dealership in Bloomington. The father became a Methodist minister upon moving to Thorntown. Son enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was a German prisoner of war during WWII.

Gary Jones Wed Jan 1 17:10:00 1997
Greene County, Indiana 1/1/97 Correction: ROBERT ELLIS HAYDEN was the husband of Opal Weeks and the father of Raymond Manley Hayden. Additional information: Opal Weeks was born c.1904.

John Linn Ragle Fri Jan 3 15:26:38 1997
My gggfather and gggmother Peter and Margaret (Wadsworth) Ragle settled in Daviess County in 1835. Peter had a brother John Ragle (Ragel) and a mother Susannah Ritchey Ragle Parrott Watt. I have not been able to locate their place of last repose, but suspect it is in the Odon area. Any information would be deeply appreciated. ( I am aware of the Ragles buried in the old half of the cemetery at Raglesville and some of the more modern cemeteries north and west of Odon, and have also looked at the records from the Crane area.) Susannah's third husband was James Watt, a schoolteacher.

Pam Middleton-Lee Tue Jan 7 00:27:19 1997
Greene Co. Query January 7, 1997 David MIDDLETON b. 11/2/1811 Allegheny MD marr 11/1/1832 Harrison Co., Oh to Hester HOUSE b. 1/1/1814 Harrison Co., Oh. Moved from Coshocton Co. Oh after the d. of his father Ignatius MIDDLETON 1846 to Greene Co. IN, he sold the farm there and bought a farm on the Wabash River, 2 mi below Vincennes where he lived for 2 years. In the spring of 1865 he removed to Rural Twp, Shelby Co., Il and in 1869 bought the west half of the sw quarter of sec. 35 Flat Branch twp., Shelby Co. He was a Methodist and elder in the Bethany Presbyterian Church of Flat Branch twp, 1 mile from his farm. He was Justice of the Peace from 1869 to 1880. They were the parents of 1. Nancy Jane m. ? GORDON, dau Margaret (Maggie) m. Nelson HARRIS, 2. Thomas m. 1.Rebecca EXLINE, dau Katherine m. Howard LINN, m. Sarah Esther MCMULLIN, son Carl Irwin m. Velda Lee MOREHART. 3. Amos m. Sarah Elizabeth BREEDING, children: Bryon, Bertha, Anna, Merritt, Katherine, John E., & Walter S. 4. Ignatius m. Becky MOSS, sons David Emit, William Nathanial. 5. Henry Whiteman m. Lydia ALKIRE, children: Frank, Reed, J.D., Emma & Beatrice. 6. Harriet m Thomas ROBINSON 7. Mary Elizabeth m. John STARR. 8. George m. Sarah Arabelle WHITSITT children: Ira, Clarence David, Orville Emit & George. 9. David E. 10. Willey. 4 died young. Seeking info on all in the family.

Sandy Allison Sat Jan 18 16:23:57 1997
I am Searching for the parent of Otho Allison born in 1803 in Ky. and Alfred Allison born in 1808 in Ky. I have been working on the Allison lines for over 27 years trying to find more on this life and exchanging information with everyone along the way. Alfred was in Nicholas County, Ky. in 1820's, then moved to Greence County, Ind. in 1830's, then in 1840's he was in Vermillion County, Ill., then back in Greene County, Ind. by 1850's and then in Mo. by 1880, after going back to Vermillion County, Ill. in 1870's. Alfred Allison married Mary Catherine Hendrick in Ky.and Otho & Elizabeth there before going to Ind.,Thomas, Maragaret, Sarah, Nancy in Greene County, Ind. with Frederick, Emma, Jane, John, born in Vermillion County, Ill. Alfred moved to Phelps County, Mo. after the Civil war with part of the family moving with them. Thomas & Frederick were in the Civil War on the Union Ill. group. Alfred had 3 daughters marriage into the Ind. & Ky. Baker lines. Otho was in Harrison County, Ky. in 1830's and married Mary Polly Leonard of Ky. also and they had 14 children from Ky. to Ill. were they died in Danville, Ill. If any one can help with these lines or if I can help anyone with all my rooms full of files just let me know! Also Alexander Allison was born in ca.1768 in rockbridge County, Va. and married Elizabeth Taylor 1805 in Nicholas County, Ky. second wife, 1st wife married in Fayette County, Ky. around 1791. Alexander parents Charles Allison and Jane Campbell were married in Augusta County, Va. in circa 1763. Thank you for all your time and help in this matter. Sandy Allison 10095 County Road 5120 Rolla, Mo. 65401 573-341-3549 home phone 573-364-5310 fax sandy@rollanet.org While Alfred Allison lived in Greene County, Ind. they had Margaret Allison Baker born 1832, Sarah Allison Baker born 1834 in Greene Co., Ind., Thomas Allison born 9-13-1836 in Greene county, Ind., Nancy Allison Campbell born 6-30-1845 in Greene County, Ind.and half the 10 children were married in Greene county, Ind. Can anyone help with this family?

Judy Kendall Sat Jan 18 23:44:08 1997
I am looking for any information I can find about Alonzo E. Woodward, He was born in Georgetown D.C. in 1854 He was a fireman for the city of Vincennes, Indiana at about 1894 thru 1902. His wife was named Elizabeth McGriffen Westfall she sometimes went by the name Lizzie. I would be interested in anything news articles, death cert, birth cert, any info. I am trying to find his father and mother and where they originated from. I am also looking for Elizabeth Westfall's parents their names were Abraham Westfall born Vencennes? Indiana and her Mother Diddema Barekman Born indiana.

Dave Chandler Tue Jan 21 10:55:39 1997
Greene Co. query - Jan.21,1997. Looking for information regarding John Hunter family. Son Andrew Hunter m. Sydney Stalcup 1835 in Greene co. Andrew & Sydney resided at Black Creek, Stafford Twp. Would like to coorespond with other Stalcup, Hunter & Gilson descendents from this area.

Sharen Powell Thu Jan 23 20:03:10 1997
Grover Cleveland FRY/FRYE b.Nov.8,1885 m. Florence Helen HARPER b.Oct.10,1884. They had 9 children-Carl Lambert-Edna Mae m. James Cullison-William Henry m#1 Maxine Cazell m#2 Alma Wadell-Anna Marie m. Eugene Goodson-Mildred Dale m. Roy Mullis-Inize Pauline m.#1 Don Engle m#2 Al Obermeyer-Rosetta m#1 Cecil Merle Moody (my parents)m#2 Garlan Fearnot-Marjorie June died young-Gracie Monzell died young. I need everything on these persons. Marriages -births-cemetaries-ancestors-family stories.All these people were born in Greene county. I will appreciate any thing I can get. Thank you.

Sharen Powell Thu Jan 23 21:02:06 1997
Henry FRY/FRYE b. Nov.10,1838 in France m.#1 Amanda ARNOLD in Monroe Co.,IN m.#2 Margaret A. LEHMAN in Greene Co. They had 12 children one was Grover Cleveland FRY/FRYE who married Florence Helen HARPER. These were my grandparents.I need everything on these families I can get. Most of my files were accidently lost when we moved. Marriages, births, deaths, cemetaries, ancestors, decendents and especially family stories and homes.

Sharen Powell Thu Jan 23 21:14:59 1997
John LEHMAN b.abt. 1835 in PA- m#1 Catherine SOLIDAY in Greene Co. They had 2ch Mary E. who married Rudolph P. Boltz and Margaret A. who married Henry C. FRY/FRYE m#2 Caroline BARGE. They had several children. I need all their ancestors and decendents-children and parents-births,deaths,marriages,family stories. Thank you.

Sharen Powell Thu Jan 23 21:43:47 1997
Frank COULTER b. 1865 in Ohio m. Josephine Rebecca PAGE b.1878/9 in Greene Co. They had 4ch -Sylvia who married Earl ELLIS-Clara who married William AZAR-Monroe who died young-Sampson who married Stella HILL(these 2 are my husbands grandparents). I need any information I can get on these family members also any stories anyone might to share. Thank you.

Tambra Carr Sat Jan 25 06:51:44 1997
Greene County Query January 25, 1997 Researching the surname BURCH. My line came from William Burch born in Surry Co., NC. They came to Greene Co., In and then to Martin and then to Daviess. Anyone with this connection, please contact me.

Diane Wills Sun Jan 26 13:16:39 1997
Greene County Query 1-25-97 Seeking information on the family of Simpson OSBORN(1818-1901) and his wife Amanda MOORE(1828-1904). Almost all their twelve children were born in Greene County, IN. Several were buried at Tulip Cemetery in Richland Twp. Most interested in their son, William J. OSBORN(1850-1918) who married E. Paulina GOODNIGHT. This family also lived in Greene County.

Jan SANFORD Mon Jan 27 06:19:17 1997
GREENE CO, IN, 27 January 1997, Surnames: ALFORD, ANDREWS, John Carroll ANDREWS & family, Wf, Chirena (ALFORD)ANDREWS, came from Giles Co, TN ca. 1842. They are all listed on the 1850, Bloomfield, Greene Co census. John is listed here in Greene Co for the 1860 & 1870 census... where is he & Chirena buried ? Several of the children moved on to Nebraska.. Would like to exchange data, etc... Thank you for any "HELP" you can give me.

Jan SANFORD Mon Jan 27 06:20:30 1997
GREENE CO, IN, 27 January 1997, Surnames: ALFORD, ANDREWS, John Carroll ANDREWS & family, Wf, Chirena (ALFORD)ANDREWS, came from Giles Co, TN ca. 1842. They are all listed on the 1850, Bloomfield, Greene Co census. John is listed here in Greene Co for the 1860 & 1870 census... where is he & Chirena buried ? Several of the children moved on to Nebraska.. Would like to exchange data, etc... Thank you for any "HELP" you can give me.

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

Meg Gentry Bookout Sat Feb 8 07:49:40 1997
WEST I am looking for info on Thomas W. WEST, born in Indiana, unknown county, in 1835. He married Mary A. ? from Tennessee, and they lived near Nixa, Missouri and had had least 7 children, one of whom was my great great grandmother, Missouri Tennessee WEST. I found him in the 1880 Christian County, MO census, but don't have anything else on him, other than his dates: 1835-1883, buried in Payne Cemetery, NW of Nixa, MO. Thanks!

Donna Sears Chernick Sun Feb 9 13:36:53 1997
Looking for any data on WILLIAM SCOTT who was born in KY, 1809 (according to census in IA), and died 1879, in Clarke Co., IA. He married AGNES McWHORTER/McWHIRTER, born in SC (according to census) 1810. They married either in Monroe Co., IN or Monroe Co., IA. They had four daughters: MILDRED SCOTT, b. 1837; MIRANDA ADELINE SCOTT, b. 1840, IA (my ancestor); ELIZABETH SCOTT, b. 1844, IA; and MARY ELLEN SCOTT, b. 1846, IA. Mildred m. MAYFIELD SMITH; Miranda m. GEORGE ISIAC McREYNOLDS; Mary Ellen m. WILLIAM LEACH. These 3 married in Iowa. Not sure if Elizabeth married. She d. in 1880. Any help locating WILLIAM SCOTT'S parents, siblings, and ancestors will be appreciated. E-mail: donnachernick@juno.com Address: 1520 172nd Pl. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98008-3115

Martha Dean Wed Feb 19 06:35:13 1997
Greene County Query; Feb. 19,1997...Would like to exchange information about the HINEMAN and/or QUIMBY lines.

Paul Diles Wed Feb 19 17:40:08 1997
Looking for information on the CRABTREE families that lived in Greene county about 1860.

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

Jim McDonald Thu Feb 20 19:37:51 1997
Query for Greene Co, IN SURNAMES: CLAYTON, RILEY My gg-grandmother Mary CLAYTON was born in Greene Co, IN, she married B.D. RILEY 1854, any information on Mary CLATON's parents or any other information would be appreciated. Thanks

Toni Hanson Thu Feb 20 20:34:20 1997
Toni Hanson - February 20, 1996 Looking for JAMES STEWART married to SARAH (SALLY) FLESHMAN; he died about 1834 in Greene Co. Indiana. They were married in Greenbrier Co., West Virginia in 1795

Ky Ann Buck Sat Feb 22 11:37:26 1997
GREENE COUNTY QUERY, February 22, 1997. I am looking for any information on John L. STONE and his wife Clarinda MAYFIELD. John was born approx. March 1830 and Clarinda was born approx. 1829. I believe both were born in Greene County, IN. They had at least three children. John's parents, names unknown, were born in Kentucky, dates unknown. Any information would be appreciated

Bill Webb Mon Feb 24 16:48:32 1997
Surname Gordon I am looking for info about James P. Gordon Born in Green co. June 12, 1853. He married Louisa Miller about 1874 in atlanta Il. They had a son, George H. Gordon born Dec. 10 1875. I would like to find out James fathers and mothers names.

Eugene Owen Mon Feb 24 19:24:10 1997
2/24/97 Looking for information re SANFORD OWEN, father of William Payton Owen, and information re PAYTON (or PEYTON) OWEN. We believe Sanford Owen was born 4-14-1821 in Greene County, IN. Would like to verify this, and also get information (dates) on Payton (or Peyton) Owen, believed to be Sanford's father. Rachel Griffith possibly Payton (or Peyton's) wife. Need dates of birth and death of her also, and marriage dates. THANKS!

Polly Miller Wed Feb 26 09:48:26 1997
To Owen and/or Greene Counties: William Fillmore Ingleman or Mary Ingleman or any Engleman surname. William Fillmore Ingleman married Rosa Isabelle Mitchell January 1, 1880 at Carp, Owen County, Indiana. William Fillmore was born October 22, 1858 in Spencer C-o-u-n-t-y (not city) the illegimate son of Mary Engleman (later Ingleman) and a Mr. Donovan. William Fillmore lived in Owen and Greene Counties until the 1920's when he moved to Tippecanoe County

charlene noel beam Thu Feb 27 17:00:50 1997
Switz City, Greene county Indiana My father was raised in Switz City indiana. Son of Jess Noel and Myrtle Holder Noel. I'm curious if there are any records on my family.

SKINNER, CLAYWELL

Stephen T.Lynch Sat Mar 1 10:47:18 1997
Looking for information / family history, for the SKINNER family, and CLAYWELL family.