Howard County, Indiana

Posted Queries for March 1998

Posted by Paul D. Ray officetech@firstdial.com on Tuesday, March 3, 1998

I am looking for any information on Cary ROBERTSON or his wife Grace.
Cary passed away sometime in the 1960s they had two sons and one daughter Herold, Russel, and Geneva.
They lived in the town of Russiaville. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by Nina Stone nrrs@mtaonline.net on Wednesday, March 11, 1998

I looking for information on the parents of Roy James Alfred LITTLE.
Roy LITTLE was b. 14 Sep 1920 in Kokomo, IN.
His mother Clara ADAMS was b. abt. 1899 in Green Co., IN.
His father was called Roy also, but his given name could possibly be Lawrence LeRoy or LeRoy Lawrence. He was b. abt 1896 in IL.
Any information about either Clara ADAMS or Roy LITTLE, Sr. would be extremely helpful to me. Thanks!.

Posted by Barbara Mangum UNKNOWN e-mail on Thursday, March 12, 1998

Looking for parents of Richmond F. TERRELL who was b 1810 and m Maria HENSELL in 1834 in Highland Co. Oh
They came to Howard Co. In. about 1855.

Posted by Von Brown vonbrown@nstar.net on Friday, March 13, 1998

Need information on my g, grandfather. My grandfather was Ezra BROWN who died in Kokomo ,IN. IN 1921.
His father was called Tip BROWN who married to Ella PIPER. they got married in 1866. He died in1877.
I would like to know his full name. and where they got married at. Thank you for any help that you can give me.
I would like to know where Ezra was born. Von Brown.

Posted by Von Brown vonbrown@nstar.net on Tuesday, March 17, 1998

I am searching for Andrew Jackson WALLS. He lived in Howard County in 1860. then he moved to Hamilton County.
I beleive that he moved back to Howard County in later years. trying to find out when he died and where he is buried at.
Wwould appreceiate any information on this, and anyone connected to the WALLS.

Posted by Rich Johnston UNKNOWN email on Tuesday, March 17, 1998

Seeking contact with anyone searching for the JOHNSTON/JOHNSON surname in Howard Co before 1829. May be located in part of what became Clinton Co in 1830.

Posted by Jean quadilla@gotnet.net on Thursday, March 26, 1998

Looking for information on Albert C. SELLS. He was listed in the Howard County Businesses in 1882-83, taken from the Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83.
Any information would be a great help. Thank you.

Posted by Tamara Jarvis Artzleigh@aol.com on Thursday, March 26, 1998

I am trying to gain information on Stephen Pierce DAVENPORT who was married to Susan Jane GEORGE.
They came to Indiana around 1880 from around Raleigh, NC.
I know my great- grandfather, Joseph Vernon, Stephen's son was born in Howard Co. near Russiaville. His parents are buried in Prairieville Cemetery SE of Russiaville. b I know that Stephen's father was Joseph D. DAVENPORT, however I have not been able to actually locate him, when or if he came to IN.
They had 9 children, John R., Mary, Lucy, Wm. O., Ethel May, Leslie Edna, Franklin P., Joseph V., another daughter maybe Bessie.

Posted by Warren Shumakerivan@enter.net on Thursday, March 26, 1998

Need name of parents for Rachel HUNT b. abt 1825 in Ohio.
Married Thomas ADDISON 12 Mar 1843 by Rev. D. Holt of the Church of Christ in Rush Co., In.

They had at least five children:
Mary J. b. 1844 in Ripley Twp, Rush Co., In.;
Benjamin F. b. 9 Feb 1846 in Ripley Twp, Rush Co., In.;
Margaret E. b. 1848 in Ripley Twp, Rush Co., In.;
Frances A. b. 1850 in Ripley Twp., Rush Co., In.;
Hiram Oliver b. 26 Feb 1855 or 1865 in Tipton, Tipton Co., In.
The family is listed on the 1850 census for Ripley Twp, Rush Co., In. possibly the 1870 census for Tipton Co. and on the 1880 census for Harrison Twp., Howard Co., In.

Posted by Warren Shumaker ivan@enter.net on Thursday, March 26, 1998

Trying to find parents of Joseph TITUS b. 1812 in NY, d. 12 Mar 1890 in Kokomo, Howard, In., and maiden name and parents of Marinda b. 1821 in Conn. d. 9 Jan 1894 in Kokomo, Howard, In.
Joseph and Marinda were married abt 1839 In Onondaga Co., NY (possibly in Syracuse).

They had at least five children:
Warner B. b. abt 1840 and as an adult moved to Austin, Minn.;
Peter b. abt 1842 and as an adult moved to Logansport, In.;
Benjamin b. abt 1845 and as an adult moved to Pearson, Mich.;
Augusta M. b. 28 May 1846 and moved with her parents to Kokomo;
a female child b. abt 1848. This child is listed in her father's obituary, as are all the children, (Kokomo Tribune) as a Mrs. ROWLEY of Denver Colo.

Posted by Warren Shumaker ivan@enter.net on Thursday, March 26, 1998

Looking for parents of Keziah GREEN b. 20 Spe 1802 possibly in Chester Co., Pa and d. 3 Apr 1891 in Kokomo, Howard, In.
Married William JACKSON abt 1830 and had at least seven children:
Lydia A. b. 30 Sep 1832 (Chester Co., Pa.?);
William H. b. 12 Aug 1834 (Chester Co., PA. ?);
Mary b. 25 Feb 1837 Unionville, Chester, Pa.;
Alonzo b. 1838 (Chester Co., Pa.?);
Emmor G. b. 3 May 1839 Unionville, Chester, Pa.;
Eliza Minnie b. 14 Jan 1842 (Chester Co., Pa.?);
Jesse C. b. 11 Jan 1843 Unionville, Pa.

The family is listed on the 1860 census for Center Twp, Howard, In. Birth places was taken off of vital records in Howard County courthouse.

Posted by Jean quadilla@gotnet.net on Thursday, March 26, 1998

Looking for information on Albert C SELLS. He was listed in the Howard County Businesses in 1882-83, taken from the Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Any information would be a great help. Thank you.

Posted by Tamara Jarvis Artzleigh@aol.com on Thursday, March 26, 1998

I am trying to gain information on Stephen Pierce DAVENPORT who was married to Susan Jane GEORGE.
They came to Indiana around 1880 from around Raleigh, NC. I know my great- grandfather, Joseph Vernon, Stephen's son was born in Howard Co. near Russiaville.
His parents are buried in Prairieville Cemetery SE of Russiaville.
I know that Stephen's father was Joseph D. DAVENPORT, however I have not been able to actually locate him, when or if he came to IN.
They had 9 children, John R., Mary, Lucy, Wm. O., Ethel May, Leslie Edna, Franklin P., Joseph V., another daughter naybe Bessie.

Posted by Bill Logsdon blo853@airmail.net on Saturday, March 28, 1998

Howard Co. Kokomo In.
Looking for information on Nadie CUNNINGHAM FREEMAN.
Her mother was eather(twins) Cecily or Carmen LOGSDON from Cruthersville, Mo.
These two ladies married FREEMAN brothers. Nadie lived in Kokomo in 1981.
Her grandparents were William G. LOGSDON and Mary Leticha YATES.
There may be two brothers Raymond and Vince CUNNINGHAM. Raymond is now dead and lived in Cailfornia.

Posted by Fran Bradburn Henley franh@galesburg.net on Saturday, March 28, 1998

Researching HENRY and BRADBURN in Howard Co, IN-- Does anyone know the parents of Ann (or Amanda) HENRY who married Barnabus BRADBURN in 1851? Thanks in advance.