Carolyn Snouwaert Ward  Dec. 27, 1997
SNOUWAERT, VAN NOOTINGHAM
Luella (Ollham, Oteham) Snouwaert, born around 1875 in Holland/Belgium. Possible maiden name Van Nootingham.  Her mother remarried either Oteham or Ollham around Attica. Married Eduard Snouwaert 1895, died 1945 living near Jackson Township Methodist Church at the time. Want to know place of birth, her parents, date of immigration and any travel information to this country.  Know she settled around Attica, IN.

Eduard Snouwaert, born around 1871 in Holland, settled around Attica, IN, died 1922 in Fowler, IN.  Need place of birth,
his parents, how he got to America.
 

Robert D. Guyer   Dec. 27, 1997
Farmer's Institute/Surname: GUYER
I am looking for information on the Farmers Institute school and church located in Tippecanoe county. My grandfather was minister and teacher there in 1917 or 1918. His name was Rev.Pearly Guyer and his wife's name was Iva Marie Guyer, they had three children, Lenard, Dorothy, and Paul.  Paul was born in the rectory of the church. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Robert D.Guyer
 

Adina Dyer  Dec. 27, 1997
GATES, CAIN, MILLER, MARTIN, FOX
Seeking parents of Rebecca CAIN, born 26 Feb. 1823 in Virginia, died 22 Mar. 1896 in Tippecanoe Co., buried in Burton Cem.  Rebecca married Henry G. GATES 4 March 1851 in Tippecanoe Co. They lived in Shelby Township.

Also seeking information on the following children of Henry and Rebecca.
Priscilla E. born 10 Jan. 1853, died 17 Mar. 1884, buried in Burton Cem,. married W. R. MILLER - need marriage date and descendants, if any.
Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Gates, b. 17 Jan 1859, died 26 Jan. 1936, married Anna May MARTIN-seeking descendants
Rosanna E. Gates, born 1861, died 1920, buried in Burton Cem., married Jacob F. FOX - seeking descendants.
 

Ralph J. Turner  Dec. 25, 1997
BEAR, LAMB
Looking for Ransom Lamb, b VA, m Tippecanoe Co., IN 28 Jul 1837: Jane Bear, and Lucinda Bear b 1833/1834, IN.
 

Leslie L. Martin  Dec. 25, 1997
MARTIN, HARVEY
Searching for parents or siblings of Orin MARTIN, born 1823? Indiana, married Elizabeth HARVEY in Tippecanoe County, 10-28-1840. Was in Washington County, Oregon by 1853.
 

Richard Hoof  Dec. 18, 1997
LOWRY/LOWERY, PAYNE/PAINE, HUNTER
George LOWRY born abt. 1808 in VA and Anna PAYNE born abt. 1815 in VA were
married 27 Mar 1832 in Fayette Co., OH.  Their children were:
1. Margaret Harriet LOWRY born abt. 1835 IN.
2. Solomon LOWRY born October 1838 IN.
3. Nelson LOWRY born March 1844 IN.
4. David Francis LOWRY born September 1852 IN.
LOWRY and PAYNE families were in Clinton and Tippecanoe Cos., IN 1840? and after.  Anna (PAYNE) LOWRY married Archibald HUNTER 2 Jan 1859 in Tippecanoe Co., IN after the death of husband George.  The 1850 census of Tippecanoe Co., IN states that George and Anna were born in VA.  Would like to know where in VA they were from and where George LOWRY and Anna (PAYNE) LOWRY HUNTER are
buried.  Also would like exchange information with other LOWRY and PAYNE researchers.
 

Cliff  Dec. 11, 1997
NUGENT,  SCHRICKGHAUST
I have Ethel Delmisha Nugent (dob 19 Feb 1887) marrying Frank Schrickghaust on 21 Jun 1905 there in La Fayette, IN.
I'd like info on Frank  They were divorced in IN within a few years after marriage and I sure would appreciate that date!!
 

Jerri Barton Dec. 10, 1997
WHETSEL, COWELL
WHETSEL, Henry Monroe 25 Aug 1860 - 8 Aug 1900, married Laura Lee COWELL 10 Jun 1891 in LaFayette, IN. They had one known child, Dudley Moore b. 5 Aug 1892. Henry may have died there although he is buried (without wife) in his parents family plot in Boone County, IN. Engraved on his large, granite tombstone: LaFayette Com.No 3.K.T. LaFayette Div.No.7BoFL.E. Would anyone know what that inscription means? It must have been something the family was proud of as the lettering is quite large. Appreciate any and all information on the inscription or the family.  (barton@cherokee.nsuok.edu)
 

Adina Dyer  Nov. 29, 1997
DAVIS, CLARK, BISHOP, CRADLEBAUGH, CAMPBELL
Seeking information on the following from Tippecanoe Co.: NATHANIEL W. DAVIS b. 1810 KY married DELILA JANE BISHOP August 26, 1834 in Franklin Co., IN. They are found in the 1850 Boone Co. IN census and in 1860 in Lauramie Twp., Tippecanoe Co.  They had the following children: EDGAR C. DAVIS born in 1835, he married LORA ANN CLARK, daughter of EDMUND and MARGARET CAMPBELL CLARK. Edgar and Lora are found in Lauramie Twp. in 1870, but lived most of their lives in Odell.; WILSHIRE M.(Marion?) DAVIS born ca. 1840, lived in Carroll Co., IN in 1870's.  GEORGANNE DAVIS born ca. 1845, married JAMES CAMPBELL in Tippecanoe Co., and lived in Battle Ground.   DELILA  married second to DANIEL CRADELBAUGH 1865 in Tippecanoe Co.  He died in 1891 in Darke Co., OH, but was buried in Battle Ground Cem.  Delila survived, and heirs mentioned in his estate were TITUS L. CRADLEBAUGH, JOHN D. CRADLEBAUGH, AND HARRIET FALCONER. When did Delila die, and whatever happened to Wilshire?  Will appreciate any information.
 

Marilyn Judd  Nov. 29, 1997
JUDD
Calling all JUDDs from Tippecanoe County from early 1800s to present..and all other points in Indiana and most anywhere. Many of us are connected to Thomas JUDD who came to America about 1633 from England. My direct line settled in Dearborn County and then scattered to all parts of Indiana including Tippecanoe County.. I would enjoy sharing information with you.
 

Ellen Headingon  Nov. 29, 1997
SNYDER, MONTGOMERY, SHIBLEY
 I am interested in obtaining information on the Snyder family which is my gr-gr grandmothers family. They lived in Tippecanoe Co. and she and my grgr-grandfather were married in Tipp. Co. I am interested in a marriage record for Idella Frances Snyder and Charles Edgar Montgomery M.R. 28 p.521. also a Marly B. Snyder to a Philip Shibley M.R. 16 p.570. I believe these might be sisters of my grgr-grandmother. If any one can help I would appreciate it . I am a volunteer who does look-ups for our genealogy society in Hardin Co. Ohio and would be glad to help with any research in our region of Ohio. Thank you Ellen Headington
 

Dorothy White Casler  Nov. 28, 1997
CALLISON, BONNETT
I am searching for Samuel CALLISON b. abt. 1815 in Ohio, the son of Moses CALLISON b. 1786 VA. and Catharine BONNETT b. 1791 Hardy Co., VA. who marr. 1808 Pike Co.,OH. The 1840 IN. census shows Samuel with a wife and three young children in Sheffield, Twp., Tippecanoe, IN. I would appreciate any help finding this family. I am willing to share the information I have. Thanks very much. Dottie Casler
 

Lena Hurd  Nov. 28, 1997
HARDING, KEEBAUGH
Hello, my name is Lena Hurd and am looking for information on the family of Charles Floyed/Franklyn Harding and his wife. Charles Harding was born in Tippicanoe in December 17,1871, he was married to Mabel Keebaugh. Charles and Mabel were my great grandparents on my fathers side and  am looking for information regarding Indian blood lines in my family, I was told they were almost full blooded and would like to know which tribe. Thank You
 

Cathy Hawkins Nov. 23,  1997
SHEETZ, JOHNSON
Looking for the names of children of Warren B. SHEETZ (b. 1837) and his wife Harriet JOHNSON SHEETZ. They were married in 1870, possibly in Tippecanoe Co., resided there after married. Thanks-
 

Marcile Herron  Nov. 11, 1997
HAINES, HANES, STROUP
Seeking info on ABRAHAM HAINES & wife ELIZABETH. Moved to Tippecanoe in 1827/28. Known children: John, Jacob, and Joseph. Trying to establish this couple as the parents of my ANNA HAINES (m. DANIEL STROUP) who also moved from Ohio to Tippecanoe the same year and purchased adjoining lands to children. Son, John died in 1831 and left an orphan daughter, BETSEY HAINES, who became the ward of her grandparents-Abraham and Elizabeth.
 

Lori De Pasquale  Oct. 31, 1997
ANDREWS, GREGORY
I am looking for information on the family of Nathon Andrews. I found him in Tippecanoe Cty. Census in 1840. Then later in Iowa in 1850. I am interested in his mother and uncles. His mother was Naomi Gregory, married the first time to William Andrews. She has(reportedly) two brothers, one named Aaron and the other I think was named Moses. Any information would be greatly appreciated! I am willing to share all the specifics and any information I have. Thank you!
 

William Mason  Oct. 30, 1997
HAYS, RUSSELL
Looking to trade information on the Solomon HAYS b. 1777 d. 1845 in Tippecanoe County. His wife Susan (CORMARN) HAYS. b. 1783 d. 1847 in Tippecanoe County. Their Children: Anna HAYS b. 1803 married Prior RUSSELL; Margaret HAYS b. 1810 married Zadoc RUSSELL; Betsy HAYS b. 1802; Arthern HAYS b. 1805; William HAYS b. 1807; James HAYS b. 1813; Mary HAYS b. 1815; Cormaran HAYS b. 1818; Solomon HAYS Jr. b. 1821
 

Katrina Biddulph Weed
ANDREW, NICHOLL
In August 1847 the Greenbush Cemetery was incorporated and the incorporators were George Nicholl and Jesse Andrew. Jesse was married to Sarah Nicholl and I would love to know more about this George. Also because of this past query, I found that Jesse Andrew died on 18 May 1900 and wondered if this Greenbush Cemetery was possibly where he might be buried. Does anyone know if the Cemetery has been indexed? Again I want to say many thanks for the help that was given me by one of your kind research persons. She saved me possibly, years of research.
 

Nancy Turner Green
TURNER, MOORE, COPPOCK
William TURNER , he may have died in IN his wife Sarah/Sallie MOORE, she may have died in CO their children Grace TURNER married to ? with daughters Helen and Lora Lee died before 1931 Helen/Nell or Nellie TURNER married to Ralph COPPOCK d 1974 in San Diego CA Frank William TURNER b. 1885 married Nada Barker in CO Thank you.
 

Katrina
ANDREW, NICHOL
I am researching the Jesse Andrew line in Tippecanoe Co. Jesse and Sarah Nichol were married and lived in this county by 1829. I have them from the 1830 through the 1860 census along with their 10 children.
 

Addie Howell
SPEER
Looking for information on the family of Charles SPEER. One known son was Arthur Paul SPEER. They lived in Tippacanoe Co. This is my Grand children line on their father's side. Their grandfather Paul Duane SPEER died in 1986, he knew very little about his family. My grandchildren want to know more about their Indian line. Some of the family still live in Lafayette. Would appreciate help with this
 

Mari Nielsen
HARNETT, BEDWELL, SOUTH, STANLEY, WHITE
HARNETT, Eliza Jane m. John (Jehu) BEDWELL (my g-g-g-grandparents) on June 30, 1836 in Tippecanoe Co. Delilah HARNETT m. William W. SOUTH on June 26, 1836 in Tippecanoe Co. I think the father of Eliza and Delilah was Elijah HARNETT. John BEDWELL was the son of James BEDWELL and Rachel STANLEY. William SOUTH was the son of David SOUTH and Naomi WHITE. Anyone with a connection to any of these names?
 

Larry Crawford  Oct. 13, 1997
SONGER, CLARK
I am looking for information on a family named Songer, who lived in the Greenhill area around the turn of the century. Father was John Songer, married Dora Clark, children Fairey, Daisey and Rex.
 

Mark Shaffer   Oct. 12, 1997
LINDSAY, OYLER
Henry LINDSAY, b. 1823 in PA, m. Mar 30, 1854 in Tippecanoe Co., IN to Eliza M. OYLER, b. 1833 in ENG. They had the following children in Tippecanoe Co.: Curtis, b. 1855, Annie, b. 1858, Charles, b. 1860, Frank, b. 1864, Samuel, b. 1870, & Lulu S., b. 1873. If you have information or connect to this family, I would like to speak with you.
 

Nancy Turner Green  Oct. 11, 1997
TURNER, MOORE, FAY, VANDERPLAAT
I am looking for the family of William TURNER b. July 1860 in IN He was married in 1880 to Sarah/Sallie MOORE b. Jan 1860 in MO They had children all born in Lafayette, IN Grace TURNER b.April 1881 maybe married to a man called FAY with children Lora Lee and Helen Helen TURNER B. 8 April 1883 married to Ralph Coppock Frank TURNER b. 30 Dec. 1885, my grandfather I would like to know who Grace married, I know she died before 1931. Frank received a bequest from Albert VANDERPLAAT in 1947, Albert may have been a relative as my grandfather always said his people were from Lafayette, Indiana. William is reputed to have done the stonework at some cemetery in Lafayette and may have been from England or may be his father was from England. Nancy T Green
 

Paula Sintzenich  Oct. 10, 1997
LAKELAND
LAKELAND, yulbirt etiene D.O.B. ? 1872, Tippacanoe Reservation
 

Katrina
ANDREW
I am decended from Jesse and Sarah Nichol ANDREW. I have found them in the 1830, 1840, 1850 and 1860 census in Lafeyette, IN. His son John and he were in the saddler business. I would very much like to correspond with anyone that might have an interest in this family.
 

Yvonne J. Beever  Oct 9, 1997
BEAVER/BEEVER
Looking for relatives of the following people who resided in Battle Ground, IN: Donald BEAVER (d. 9/86), Mabel BEAVER (d. 31 Jan 1995), Mary BEAVER (d. 15 Jan 1977), Norman BEAVER (d. Jul 1995). The following from Buck Creek, IN: Harry BEAVER (d. Apr 1984), Iva BEAVER (d. Apr 1987), Lois BEAVER (d. Jan 1981), Harold BEEVER (d. Mar 1984), Robert BEEVER (d. 24 Feb 1997), and Rosa BEEVER (d. Jan 1970) from Lafayette. Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!
 

Richard Blanton  Oct. 4, 1997
BLANTON, MURPHY, SUTCLEFF, MOSS
Seeking information regarding Catherine (BLANTON) & John MURPHY in Tippacanoe County in 1820-1835 era. Reported to have married in Kentucky & moved to Tippacanoe applying to modify a road for use of a ferry across Wabash River. John returned to Estill County Kentucky & became a minister until his death. I t is unclear whether Catherine expired in Indiana or returned to Kentucky with her husband. Also seeking information on Hudson SUTCLEFF ('SUTCLIFF', 'SUTLEFF', etc.) marrying Jane BLANTON (sister to Catherine) in Tippacanoe between 1830- 1840. She remarried later to Henry MOSS in Morgan County and lived out her life in Bowling Green, Clay County, Indiana.
 

Pam Stephenson  Oct. 4, 1997
STEPHENSON, McCONNELL
My name is Pam Stephenson, pasrjs@worldnet.att.net I am searching the family of Arnold McConnell Stephenson, born Feb 28, 1903 in Otterbein, Tippecanoe, Co. Indiana. Arnold was the son of Frank Stevenson and Nelle McConnell (dates of birth unknown. Any connections will be appreciated. Thank you.
 

Doreen McMurray  Oct. 1, 1997
McCONNELL, VAN EATON
I am seeking the ancestry of John C. MCCONNELL, my great grandfather. He was born December 3, 1849, in Indianapolis, Indiana, parents unknown. Died 1903 in Pueblo, Colorado. Married Mary Elizabeth VANEATON, born August 29, 1859, Lafayette, Indiana. John and Mary were married in Council Grove, Kansas in 1880. Better known as Molly, she was a school teacher, and John was a teamster for the railroad. They had 9 children. Molly was the Civil War Widow of William Carrie. They had 1 son, before his death, William Worth Carrie, b. June 28, 1879, Holden, Missouri. The children of John and Molly are as follows: 1.) Lillian L. McConnell, b. August 7, 1881, Council Grove, Kansas. 2.) Frances G. McConnell, b. August 1, 1883, Emporia, Kansas. 3.) Emma McConnell, b. December 21, 1885, Marran Center, Kansas. 4.) Leona L. McConnell, b. April 3, 1887, Wawkeeney, Kansas. 5.) Minie Belle McConnell, b. December 16, 1889, Girard, Kansas. 6.) George W. McConnell, b. September 28, 1891, Hurdland, Missouri. 7.) EthelE. McConnell, b. April 26, 1893, Greensburg, Kansas. Charlie McConnell, b. March 5, 1895, stillborn, Council Grove, Kansas. 9.) Rose McConnell, b. 1897, stillborn, Council Grove, Kansas. Would appreciate any help in locating the parents of both of my great grandparents, since I have not been able to find either them in any records as of yet.