TIPPECANOE
COUNTY, INDIANA
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- JUNE 1997
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KNOTT, APGAR, MITCHELL
I am searching for information on 2 brothers. Augustine KNOTT was born
in Hamilton Co, OH ca 1851. His profession was barbering. in 1903 when
his sister Arminda Knott APGAR died in Crawford Co, Il Augustine was
living
in Clarks Hill. Thomas KNOTT was born ca 1846 in Hamilton Co, OH. He
married
Rachel Mitchell in Montgomery Co, IN in 1874. When his sister died in
1903
Thomas was living in Lafayette. Their parents were William and
Elizabeth
Knott.
Timothy McGlothlin Tue Jun
24, 1997
McLAUGHLIN/McGLOTHLIN, RAINS
EDWARD McLAUGHLIN (McGLOTHLIN) Born 1812 I have traced family lines
to Elston, Tippecanoe, Indiana. Wife: Lucinda Rains, Born Elston,
Tippecanoe,
In 1816. If you have any information regarding the
McLaughlin/McGlothlin
line, please contact Timothy McGlothlin tmac@netcnct.net.
Neil Massey Wed Jun 18,
1997
MASSEY, PUCKETT
Looking for any information regarding William Wellsworth MASSEY, who
was a doctor in Tippecanoe County, IN in the 1840's and up until his
death
in Jan of 1850, in Wayne Twp. He was born abt 1808. Mortality Index
list
PA as his birthplace. He married Melinda PUCKETT 11 Mar 1841 in
Tippicanoe
Co. IN. 3 ch: John Deming Massey, Adaline Massey (Cowgill) and Anna
Massey.
Cannot find any location or info of his medical practice nor where he
went
to school, nor his buriel place. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.
MAST, SPITZNAGEL
I am researching my ggrandparents, JOHANN GEORG MAST and PAULINE
SPITZNAGEL.
Johann (John) came to Lafayette in 1866 from Wertemburg, Germany.
Pauline
was born in America about 1860, but the 1880 Census lists her father
from
Baden, Germany and her mother from Hesse, Germany. John and Pauline had
eight children. The seventh was my grandfather, RUDOLPH HEINRICH MAST.
Any addition info on either family would be greatly appreciated.
HSchu6896@aol.com
I am curious about things that happened in the past concerning my
family.
I am originally from Frankfort Indiana and my mother's family is from
Lafayette.
In 1971 my mother was raped and was wondering if there was any
information
on that in the court records. It would have occured around Sept or so.
Also, she died in Dec 1976 in a car accident and I was wanting to read
some information about the accident. I was also in the accident. I am
now
25 and married and would like to discover information of my past. The
last
name for my mother would have been Pelfree in 1971 and Knuckles after
she
married. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Wilbur Haines
KISER, HEATH
please add the surname KISER, Benjamin, d. Tippecanoe 1857, wife Mary,
and eldest child Charlotte who m. Joshua HEATH, son of Ralph and
Elizabeth.
Thanks, Wilbur H. Haines, P.O. Box 349, Gualala, CA 95445
BarbS717@aol.com
GODMAN, HOWARD
Looking for imfo on Della or Ardella Godman marries to Henry Clay
Howard
29 april,1878 in Lafayette.
Phyllis Patterson Tue
Jun
3, 1997
KASHNER
Looking for information on the ancestors of Adam KASHNER who enlisted
in the 16th Battery Indiana Volunteer Artillery at Lafayette, Ind.
10/15/1864.
Have pension record showing he resided in Washington Township,
Tippicanoe
County, Ind. after the Civil War. Would like to know if he is related
to
the Casper and Adam Kashner families of York County, Pennsylvania.
Elissa Cramer
Fri May 30, 1997
WILSON, FREEL
I'm looking for information on a Joseph Wilson, born 1795 in OH, who
married a Mary "Polly" Freel. They were married in Franklin Co., IN on
Jan. 17, 1818. Joseph died in 1845 in Tippicanoe Co., IN, and Mary died
1878, place unknown. Thanks, Elissa
Jerry Stafford Sat May
31, 1997
STAFFORD, MATTHEWS
Looking for Joseph Redgate STAFFORD and wife Frances Amelia MATTHEWS
said to lived in Lafayette 1860-1864. Occupation:Cooper. Enlisted in
16th
Indiana Light Artillery. Any information would be appreciated, thank
you.
Beckie Rawdon Sun May
25, 1997
GRAHAM, JARRETT
I am searching for information on the descendants of James GRAHAM Jr
b. 1777 in VA. His wife was Leah JARRETT b. 1782 VA. James reportedly
died
about 1815. I have information stating that this couple had moved to
Tippacanoe
county, IN. If any one has information on their descendants I would
love
to share information on both the Graham and Jarrett lines.
Richard Johnston
Fri
May 23, 1997
RISTINE, JOHNSTON, BRUNTON
Seeking information on the Ristine family and Daniel B. Johnston and
Polly Johnston families. Early marriage record show a Martha Ann
Ristine
marrying a Cyrus Brunton in 1835 in Tippecanoe Co. Will for John
Ristine,
circa 1825 in Montgomery Co shows a Daniel B. Johnston as witness and
Polly
Johnston receiving money from will. I'm interested in the Johnston
line.
Merline
GLAZE, PHILLIPS, GRENARD
GLAZE, James A. b. 10 Mar.1814, d. 21 May 1841 1st wife: PHILLIPS,
Mary b. 29 Nov. 1818, d. 22 Apr. 1860 Children: William, Joseph,
George,
Nathaniel, Charles, Robert, John, Sarah Jane, Ritty Ann, Martha,
Stephen,
Maliah, Nathan, Mary Ellen, Ruth, Thomas, James Albert, and Amanda J.
2nd
wife: GRENARD, Mrs. Amanda (Mandy) PHILLIPS (sister of Mary) b. 12 Nov.
1825, d. Jan 1910 Children: Lavica, Stillborn male infant, Samuel, and
Ira Green. Mandy was 1st wife of: GRENARD, James (1860 census)
Children:
Elisha, Veas, George, James, Mary, and Susanna James Andrew was my
ggreat-grandfather;
his son Thomas was my great-grandther; his son Charles Emmett (Charlie)
was my grandfather; his son Orvan is my father. Am willing to share
info
I have on the GLAZE family and always looking for more.
Debby Masterson Thu May
15, 1997
MASTERSON
Seeking contact with descendants of John B. Masterson (b. 1827 in KY
d. 10 Sep 1895 in Fountain Co., IN), and his sons John T. Masterson (b.
1866 in Lafayette, IN) and Joseph J. Masterson (b. 10 Sep 1868 in
Lafayette,
IN d. 13 Jan 1937 in Lafayette, IN). All three are buried in Spring
Vale
Cemetery.
Marie C Waters Wed May
14,
1997
SHIGLEY
Would like info on family of John L Shigley, b. abt 1799 in Harpers
Ferry, VA. Married Anna Malone 08 Oct 1818 in Ross Co., OH, died 01 Oct
1855 in Tippecanoe Co.,IN. Moved to Tippecanoe County with wife and
eight
children mid 1800's, two children born after move in Tippecanoe Co.-
Martha
Ann and Mary Jane Shigley.
ChristieGD@aol.com
GRAHAM, PENNEBAKER
ARTHUR WELLINGTON GRAHAM to your site, if you wish, who died in
Lafayette,
Ind on Jan 5, 1916 and was born on 26 Mar 1861. I need info about
A.Wellington's
father: JAMES GRAHAM, 4 Jul 1833--21 Dec 1869. Probably died in Mifflin
County, Pennsylvania. He had a brother, HENRY, who lived in Penn.
Arthur's
sister, Jennie Graham, married Harry C. Pennebaker at Henry's home on
July
20 1880. Finally, John Graham (must be 1000's of them) was born 15 Jun
1793 and married an: Easter ?????. in Pennsylvania or Scotland. Got no
more info on them, alas.
Linda Cook Sun
May 11, 1997
SHAFFER
Seeking info re: William Shaf(f)er & wife Sarah A who lived in
Marion Co 1880 census along with dau Josephine and granddau Maude.
William
was b OH 1817 and was a carriage maker. Five dau: Laura (m. Joseph
Murray
Rawls) Eliza J, Melissa, Martha & Josephine. One son, William. When
was Wm JR born? Sarah A Shaffer died 11/21/1901 at the home of dau
Laura
Rawls in Marion Co. Is anyone else tracing this line??? Thanks for
help.
Linda They resided in Clinton Co 1858, and Tippecanoe Co., 1860.
William
was a carriage maker.
Larry D. Conkle Fri May
9, 1997
CASH, YEARWOOD
CASH, Sara Elinor b: November 7, 1834 in Tippecanoe County m: Samuel
Rankin Yearwood on January 29, 1852 in Williamson Co, Illinois Any
help,
please
Skip Lacaze Mon May
5, 1997
PARSONS
My grandfather, Isaac (Ike) Parsons, b CA 1869, grew up in Monon, IN,
where his father (also Isaac Parsons) published a newspaper. They later
published a paper in Lafayette. My grandfather married an orphan(?)
named
Nan Copeland or Nan Bernadette (the family disagrees) in or around
Lafayette
around 1890, and then moved to San Francisco. Want information about
family
members and newspapers of era, such as libraries likely to archive
those
newspapers.
Robert W. Cameron Mon
May 5, 1997
HANNOLD
Major Isiah Marpole HANNOLD, b 29 Jun 1791, Barnsborough,
Glouster
Co., NJ; married Patience Foprd Ross 17 Feb 1815 in Philadelphia, PA,
died
1867 in Monitor, IN and is buried in Greenbush Cemetery, Layfayette,
IN.
His death information came from a Washington Co., OH, history book.
where
is (was?) Monitor. Does he have a tombstone? What is his month and day
of death. Is there a death record or an obituary? Is there any record
of
him in Tippacone County?
Donna Pierce Sun May 4,
1997
WALTER, SHOUP
Seeking information regarding my gr-gr-gr-grandparents, Jacob Walter
and Rebecca Shoup Walter. Both were born in Pennsylvania circa 1792,
and
moved to Tippecanoe County in 1835. Jacob died there on August 22, 1837
and Rebecca on September 10, 1852. They had at least one child, Sarah,
born in 1816. I believe Jacob was a tanner by profession. Any
information
regarding this family would be deeply appreciated.
Paul A Summers
SUMMERS
Looking for info on David SUMMERS, born 29 April 1793 in Rockingham
Co. VA died in Tippecanoe Co. IN 1 Aug. 1843 buried in Lauramie Twp. in
the Summers Cemetery.
Ellen Headington Mon Apr
28,
1997
BEACH, BUCH, SCHAIBLE
My gr-gr-grandmother Barbara Schneider Beach (Buch, Bueche) died around
1872 in Lafayette. She was married in Lafayette to Henry Buch in 1854.
She may have been buried in a paupers grave in Lafayette. She was
listed
on the 1870 census living in Lafayette with her sons Julius, John and
Fred
as well as sister Tracey Schaible and her husband Jacob Schaible. I
would
appreciate any help in locating her burial site and date if possible.
Thank
you.
Linda Steinke Sat Apr 26,
1997
DAVIS/DEFORD
My ggg-grandparents William A. and Rebecca (Deford) Davis were married
in Clinton County in 1841. I'm trying to determine who their parents
were.
I would like to hear from any Davis or Deford descendants as I believe
there were related families in Clinton and Tippecanoe counties.
Gini Pumford Sat Apr 26, 1997
WOLFGANG
WOLFGANG, Sarah, Jackson, Mary: In the 1860 Sheffield Twp., Tippecanoe
Co., IN census the three above WOLFGANGs are listed; can anyone give me
any further details on these three? Thank you, Gini
John Emmitt Sat Apr
26, 1997
EMMITT, CUMBEST
I am seeking any information on George EMMITT and Nancy CUMBEST EMMITT
,and their children. They lived in Tippecanoe Co. in the late 1840''s
and
50's. George died there in 1840'. I have information to share. Thanks
for
any help.George Emmitt
Betty VanLeer Fri Apr 25, 1997
HARMON, MOORE, LOGAN
Searching for information on Katherine M. Harmon b. 1838 in Clinton
Co. Her father was Samuel Harmon b. Jan 23, 1802 and d. March 20, 1875
m. Mary Anderson Jan.4, 1822. They lived around Mulberry, and
apparently
were friends with the Gray's. Katherine M. m. Elijah Moore Dec. 15,
1855
in Tippecanoe Co., Ind. and then m. William Logan in 1867. Samuel's
father
was Henry Harmon b. August 23, 1744 d. Oct. 29, 1828 m. Polly? . Any
information
on Katherine or this family greatly appreciated. Please e-mail
bvl54@aol.com
Cleta Terrell Mon Apr 21,
1997
TRIMMER, JONES
Looking for information on Richard TRIMMER who gave his permission
for his daughter Rebecca to marry Noah JONES 21 August 1833 in
Tippecanoe
County. Noah was the son of William Jones and Elizabeth Garrett.
Twylla Teer
April 8, 1997
SCHMIDT(SMITH), HEIGEL, RICHMOND
Mary Isabella Schmidt(Smith) born June 1849 in Tippecanoe County,
Lafayette,
Indiana married William Lee Heigel 6/25/1867 in Tippecanoe County, Ind.
Her parents were Anthony Schmidt(Smith) and Mary Richmond. Anyone else
working on these lines? Would like to know more info on Mary Isabella
and
her parents Anthony and Mary Richmond. Need birth, death dates and
places
and any general info I'm willing to exchange info. I have pictures of
William
and Mary Isabella Smith Heigel.
Margaret Skyles
Tue
Apr 8, 1997
BAYLESS, FAHNESTOCK, COCHEL
Would like to connect with or correspond with descendants of Hattie
Belle (BAYLESS) FAHNESTOCK. Hattie married J. Warren Fahnestock on
14MAY1878
in Lafayette. Hattie and Warren raised his two children by a previous
marriage:
Lily B (1867-1915) and Alexander (1870), as well as having two children
of their own: a daughter, M. Caroline (1874) who married Welber A.
COCHEL
on 01OCT1908, and a son, Harry W. Fahnestock (1879). Hattie died on
23APR1923
in Lafayette and is burried there along with her husband. I am also
looking
for Hattie's parents, John Bayless and Margaret (McKee) Bayless. John
may
have worked in Kokomo for a while during the 1880s. Do not know what
happened
to his wife. Also, Hattie had brothers and a sister: Nathan Bayless,
Maude
Bayless who married a Noble, Bruce Bayless and John W. Bayless (b. 1849
OH). Any help would be appreciated.
Bill Widener Sun Apr 6, 1997
MEAD(E), DEVORE
Looking for information about parents syblings or any other children
of Aaron Mead (Meade) and Ruth Ann Devore. They were married in
Tippecanoe
County on 1/1/1837. They had a son named Issac, born in Indiana.
Jim Duguid Thu Apr 3,
1997
EVANS, PATTON
seeking info on Ellenore (Evans) Patton. Born 4-19-1775,Delaware Died
1835 in Tippicanoe. Married to Robert Jesse Patton.
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