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Posted Queries for April 1997


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MINICH posted by Jack Mount on Tuesday, April 1, 1997

Trying to determine the parents of Anthony MINICH born either in Germany or VA (place unknown) in 1778 and married to Elizabeth O'HAVER. He had a brother Adam MINICH born in 1791 in VA (place unknown) and married to Sarah O'HAVER (sisters). They query/resided for a while in Cocke Co., TN; then, about 1820, they all moved to Haddon Twsp., Sullivan Co., IN.

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WOOD posted by Susan Riddle on Tuesday, April 1, 1997

WOOD, John Claiborne, b. 8 Jun 1870 in Sullivan Co., IN on a farm three miles south of Farmersburg. Siblings are Noah Springer WOOD, b. 1858; Lydia Ella WOOD, b. 1860; Martha C. WOOD [m. BREWER], b. 1864; "Bertha" WOOD [m. KOCHER], b. 1873; and Slyvia WOOD [m. LAMBERT], b. 1877. Seek ancestors of WOOD family; will exchange information.

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BOTTS, CROSBY posted by Guy Kindred on Wednesday, April 2, 1997

In the 1860 Sullivan County census of Cass Township there is a family as follows: Crosby, Isaac 32 M Master Carpenter b. Ohio " " Nancy 26 F Ohio " " John 3 M Ind. Botts, Lewis 10 M Orphan Ind. Any connections to any of these individuals will be appreciated.

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MELVIN, ROBERTSON, WILLIAMS posted by Terry Steele on Friday, April 4, 1997

INFO ON GRAND PARENTS THIS CO. APPROX. 35 TO 50 YEARS AGO LIVED SHELBURN AND SULLVIN?

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BAILEY, RAINES posted by Carla Bailey Orcutt on Friday, April 4, 1997

I am query/researching my Bailey Family Line. Looking for information on John Russell Bailey, b. July 11, 1845 in Sullivan Co., Ind. He married Elizabeth Catherine Raines in Sullivan Co., Ind. He was the son of Levi Bailey and Amanda A. Mithchell who were from Lawrence Co. Ind.

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BOOKER, BURCH, GILLMAN, WOLFE posted by Beth Fox on Saturday, April 5, 1997

Looking for info on Levi Wolfe. He lived in town of Paxton, Haddon TWP. His first wife was Jane Booker, and his second was named Martha Gillman (Burch). Levi was killed on the RR tracks walking home from Sullivan City. Any info on him appreciated. Anyone have a photo of him?

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GILSON , HUNTER posted by Dave Chandler on Thursday, April 10, 1997

My Grandfather, Joshua GILSON b. Jan.05,1866 always claimed to have be born on the banks of the Walbash. His marriage record says he was b. in Sullivan County, IN. I have not been able to find he or his family in this area. His father's name was John GILSON, married to Edna HUNTER of Greene Co. IN abt. 1860. I would like to talk with anyone who has knowledge of either the HUNTER or GILSON families of Indiana. Please contact Dave at Mojavedave@juno.com or Mojavedave@aol.com

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GROAT, LEWELLEN posted by Jo Marie (Tow) Beyes on Friday, April 11, 1997

Looking for any information on Frank Lewellen or Ida Mae Alsman. They were married on July 18, 1901 in Sullivan County. I was curious if there was any connection to a Stella Emma Ruth Lewellen or a Fredrick Henry Groat. Fred is a full German. He and Stella married between 1895-1900. They were suppose to have lived in or around Terre Haulte. They had three children, Stella (Ruth), Silvia, and Willard.Any information would be greatly appreicated.

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EVERLY, HAINES posted by Laurie Smith on Sunday, April 13, 1997

EVERLY. Searching for descendants of Jacob Everly, died 1842 in Carroll county. Of his 12 children, Michael (1825-1907), Mary Catherine, Susanna, and Johanna lived in or near Farmersburg, Sullivan county. Have some info on Michael, but do not know anything of the three girls. Michael married Elizabeth HAINES and they had 6 children. Any help appreciated, I am descended thru an uncle of Michael's. Know some of the early Everly family. Glad to exchange.

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HOLDER posted by Maxine Hobbs on Wednesday, April 16, 1997

THOMAS HOLDER arrived in Sullivan Co. with LEDGERWOODS and LISMANS ca. 1803. Built Fort Holder in Haddon Twp. Who was Thomas Holder's wife? His children? Where did these people come from before settling in Indiana?

BOLES, HECK, HILDERBRAND posted by Doreen Rawlings on Saturday, April 19, 1997

Looking for information on my ancestor: JACOB HARRISON HECK, DOD 17MAR1913, FARMERSBURG, INDIANA His wife: Tabitha Boles/Bowles. They were married 18OCT1860 in Sullivan Co. VALENTINE HECK DOB:26JUL1814/1816, DOD:8NOV1904 buried in Webb Cemetary. His wife: Mary Hilderbrand DOB:8MAY1819, DOD:8NOV1894, buried in Webb Cemetary also. Would like to corquery/respond with anyone in Sullivan County.

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MONTAGUE posted by Sharon George on Saturday, April 19, 1997

Vivian E. Montague (Will) married John H. Will aprox. early 1920's. I know she lived with my sister Mary Shelton until her death in 1974 in Meron or Sullivan In. I never got to know my mother, or anything about her side of family. I think she was born in Farmsberge Ind. My sister has since passed away. My bro John Will live in Sullivan, but he too know very little about the Montague side. Possible Engle was mothers - mothers name. Thanks for any help.I was kidnapped from my parents when I was 3 mos. old and only found my bro. & sis in 1984-5. The lady who took me changed my last name to hers at the time. She also changed my first name too.

MORTON, SANKEY, THOMPSON posted by Patricia A. Johnson on Saturday, April 19, 1997

Looking for descendants of Jeremiah THOMPSON and his wife, Rebecca SANKEY. They were married 1821 in Franklin Co IN and moved to Sullivan Co shortly after. It is Rebecca's family I am working on now. Thomas SANKEY and Hannah MORTON are her parents, but that is all I know. Thank you, Pat Johnson

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BEDWELL, BENNETT, BOOKER, BOONE, CARRICO, CLAYTON, COWDEN, DOUGLAS, ENGLISH, GEORGE, HAMILTON, HOWARD, ISBELL, JACOB, MCCAMMON, MCCORMICK, MCKINLEY, MITCHELL, MORRIS, NEAL, OVERTON, POSEY, REBECCA, ROOKSBERRY, SEXTON, SHEPLER, SIMPSON, TRIMBLE, WOLFE, WOODWARD posted by Brenda Brewer on Saturday, April 19, 1997

I'm looking for the Parents of Peter Overton who lived in Sullivan Co. from 1860 till his death in 1875.I would also like to know where he is buried. Peter married Elizabeth Posey in 1863, Sull. Co.Their childern were Lafayette Ovverton b. 1861 marrried Thurza Bedwell, Chancey Overton, Pleasant Overton, Alexander Overton, Martha Overton, and William Overton. I know Lafayette's line all the way down. Peter Overton had two brother's and 2 sister's they were in Vigo Co. Ind. Margaret Overton married Gilbert Budd, Caroline Overton 1st married a Wells then 2nd married William G. Eldridge, Alexander Overton Overton married Sussanah McClure in Darwin Twp. Ill. after Susan died Alexander moved to Ok. then to Mo. Riley Overton left Vigo Co. and moved to Ce. Peter Overton's son Pleasant Overton was found in Mo. then I was unable to find him again. Elizabeth Posey Overton was the D/O Robert Pleasant Posey/Martha Cowden. Martha Cowden was the D/O Mary Trimble/John William Cowden, and Mary Trimble was the D/O James Trimble who come to the U.S on a Merchant vessel. Any information on any of these people would be appreciated. I love meeting new relatives and I'm willing to pass on all the data I have collected in the past 7 years.I have over 10,000 names in my computer not counted the names in books I have puchased on other family lines. Other names I am related to are as follows. Double related to Bedwell's, Shepler, Sexton, Bennett, Isbell, Rooksberry, Howard, McKinley, Mitchell, Douglas, George A. Wolfe and his wife Rebecca Simpson, Jacob Wolfe Sr and his wife Mary Elizabeth English, Woodward, McCormick, Carrico, McCammons, Neal, Mottis, Overton, Posey, Trimble, Cowden, Clayton, Booker,Smith, Shake and many others. Most of these are my direct lines others are just married into the family. Please fell free to E-Mail me if you can help or need help. Brenda Brewer 18 South McIlroy West Terre Haute, Ind.47885 E-Mail Add. is brewer1@mail.gte.net

BOLES, HECK, HILDERBRAND posted by Doreen Rawlings on Saturday, April 19, 1997

Looking for information on my ancestor: JACOB HARRISON HECK, DOD 17 MAR 1913, FARMERSBURG, INDIANA His wife: Tabitha Boles/Bowles. They were married 18 OCT 1860 in Sullivan Co. VALENTINE HECK DOB: 26 JUL 1814/1816, DOD: 8 NOV 1904 buried in Webb Cemetary. His wife: Mary Hilderbrand DOB: 8 MAY 1819, DOD: 8 NOV 1894, buried in Webb Cemetary also. Would like to corquery/respond with anyone in Sullivan County.

MORTON, SANKEY, THOMPSON posted by Patricia A. Johnson on Saturday, April 19, 1997

Looking for descendants of Jeremiah THOMPSON and his wife, Rebecca SANKEY. They were married 1821 in Franklin Co IN and moved to Sullivan Co shortly after. It is Rebecca's family I am working on now. Thomas SANKEY and Hannah MORTON are her parents, but that is all I know. Thank you, Pat Johnson

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BOOTH, LEMONS posted by George Lemons on Sunday, April 20, 1997

Trying to find out who ENOCH LEMONS father was. Enoch b. abt 1849 Sullivan Co. Mother was LUTICICA (?) Lemons. Enoch and mother first showed up in 1850 census living with the JOHN BOOTH family. John was 31 in 1850 and could very well be Enoch's mothers brother. Any help would be appreciated.

AYERS posted by Jim Ayers on Tuesday, April 22, 1997

AYERS -- query/researching Ayers family history in Carlisle area. Charles Vance Ayers, m. Mary Isabella Daab in Seymour, IN area and together had 7 children. Family moved to Carlisle area about 19081910. Children named: George, Edwin, Effie, Mable, Minnie, Johnie, and Louis. Charles and Mary reportedly buried in Odd Fellows Cemetary next to a man and women with surname of Organ. Any help on birth/death date and place, and parents for Charles would be appreciated. E-mail addquery/ress J_R_Ayers@msn.com

BARRE, HUMMEL posted by Jennifer Tincher on Wednesday, April 23, 1997

My g-grandfather, Charles Barre lived in Linton. I am looking for any information on his ancestors and where he is buried at in Linton. He was married to Julia Hummel, I'm searching for information on her as well. Thanks!

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CRONK, TRUITT posted by Donna Dugle Young on Saturday, April 26, 1997

Looking for Collins TRUITT living in Sullivan County in 1860. Who were other members of the household? Looking for correct birth date of Lilly May CRONK born 1867-1868 in Sullivan County.

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COPELAND, JACKS, MAHAN, SMITH posted by Shirley Eads on Monday, April 28, 1997

MAHAN, COPELAND, SMITH, & JACKS query/researching JAMES HARVEY MAHAN who married MARY JANE COPELAND April 5, 1855. His parents: CHARLES THORNTON MAHAN and SUSAN SMITH each born abt 1813 around in Mason Co., Ky and Mammoth Cave, Ky. areas. MARY JANE COPELAND'S parents:WILLIAM RILEY COPELAND B:abt 1802 in Tennessee and LAVINA JACKS B:April 28, 1807 in NC. Would like information on their families and parents. Have Mahan's back few more generations, but anymore info would be appreciated. Thanks.

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AKERS, COBBLE, STARK posted by Nelson Stout on Tuesday, April 29, 1997

Calvin G. Stark m. Luvina Cobble probably in Sullivan Co. possibly in 1864. Would like info. on this or any other info. on His parents Christopher and Mary [Akers] Stark or Cobble Family. Thanks Nelson Stout.

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BATSON, BRAGDON, FAIRFIELD, SMITH, THOMPSON posted by Chlotiel Work on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

V.V. Bragdon m. Clara Amy Smith, prob. Sullivan Co. IN; they query/res. there; they m. 10/19/1887, Merom, IN-Sullivan Co. She was b. 9/13/1865, Merom, Sullivan Co., IN; Her father, prob. Hugh Smith. Does anybody have more info on Clarashe d. 1905, soon after birth of 6th ch. when my father was 8 yrs. oldno one saw fit to get much info on her. Can anybody help me? Clogena@mail.man.1stnet.com