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ABSTON - DANIELS
Submitted by JoAnn Myers September 12, 1997
Looking for info on parents of Chealious Mefford DANIELS, b. 1857 in Terre Haute, IN;
married Sara Rebecca Jane ABSTON in Matoon, Il 1876. Lived all adult life in Rock, Kansas.
Died 15 Feb 1940. Obituary mentioned he was son of William DANIELS. I have lots of info on
his children and their families.
ACREE - ALLISON
Submitted by Michael L. Tedrow June 12,
1997
ACREE, James Madison, born in Kentucky. Married Angeline ALLISON, born in Kentucky. Died
in Vigo County, Indiana. James Madison ACREE died in 1939. Angeline ALLISON died in the
early 1930's. Had children named Dora Ellen, John, James E., Laura Ann, and Minnie Eller
ACREE. There was also 2 male and 1 female additional children. Any and all information
appreciated.
ADAMS - ELLIOTT
Submitted by Sue Bird April 5, 1997
Looking for relatives or information pertaining to ROSS ELLIOTT who lived in Vigo County
in 1910. He may have been a store owner. Also searching for information about Birdie
Bennett Adams who lived in Prarie Creek in Vigo County in 1910. Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
ADAMS - SPARKS
Submitted by Terrel Shields April 3, 1997
Seeking info on David Nelson ADAMS, b. 1834, Terre Haute or Parke Co., IN, m.[1857] Hannah
M.[?] SPARKS b. 10.21.1841. Appears in census of 1860 w/ Mary 1 yr old inf. in Honey Ck.
district. May have lived "11 mi. N of Terre Haute on the banks of Wabash". I
would like to know names of the parents of David and Hannah. Hannah may have had a
relative named Westley SPARKS. May have ties with Parke & Vigo Co. both.
AKERS - MILLER - PAYNE - STARK
Submitted by Sammie Leap
July 27, 1997
Researching ancestors and siblings of Alonzo Miller PAYNE born 4 Mar 1873 in Pimento, IN.
Married Thursy Anna MILLER 4 Sep 1898. Alonzo's parents were William Johnson PAYNE (b 7
Apr 1822 in Kentucky) and Mary Ellen STARK (b 26 Jun 1842 in Indiana?) Mary Ellen's
parents were Christopher (Clifford?) STARK (25 Dec 1808-17 Oct 1877) and Polly AKERS (3
Jan 1813- 15 Sep 1893). Bible indicates everyone except William Johnson PAYNE were born
and died in Pimento, Indiana. I have my doubts because of too many "ditto"
marks. Anyone researching this lineage? I need help and I will be happy to share my info.
ALDRIDGE - WETZEL
Submitted by Louise Sep 24, 1997
Need info on J. Hiram WETZEL b. 5/27/1813 IN married to Alzada ALDRIDGE b. 1809 NY and
their son Cyrus O. WHETZEL (my ggg grandfather). Cyrus O. was in the 10th Iowa Vol, Co. G.
Any help appreciated.
ALL
Submitted by Robert Shamblen May 10, 1997
Looking for information regarding James All of Vigo Co., IN. James married Elizabeth Scott
who was, I believe, the daughter of James Scott of Sullivan Co., IN. Any help is
appreciated and, of course, I would welcome the opportunity to exchange data with anyone
related or interested.
1 - James All
Born - Vigo Co., IN
sp- Elizabeth J. Scott
Born - 12 Oct 1828 IN
Died - 16 Oct 1923 Bellevue, Sarpy Co., NE
2 - Mary All
Born - Abt 1853 IN
Died - 13 Feb 1927
sp- David T. Williams
Born - Abt 1849 WI
Mar. - 4 Nov 1875 Glenwood, Mills Co., IA
2 - Louisa All
Born - 27 Apr 1858 IN
Died - 1 Jul 1936 Omaha, Douglas Co., NE
sp- John W. Shamblen
Born - 1 Nov 1851 Monroe, OH
Mar. - 23 Jun 1875 Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, divorced
Died - 24 Dec 1924 Allen Twp, Harrison Co., IA
2 - James J. All
Born - Abt 1863 IN
Died - Abt 11 Nov 1903 Omaha, Douglas Co., NE
sp- Lillian "Lillie" B. McMillin(a-e-un)
Born - Abt 1867 IA
Mar. - 3 Nov 1887 Silver City, Mills Co., IA
2 - Ida Mary All
Born - 6 Jan 1867 Vigo Co., IN
Died - 6 Mar 1927 Colby, Thomas Co., KS
sp- Charles Winford Boyer
Born - 4 Feb 1862 Corydon, Harrison Co., IN
Mar. - 10 Jan 1886 Burr Oak, Jewell, KS
Died - 24 Dec 1927 Colby, Thomas Co., KS
2 - Lizzie All
ALLEN - STEWART
Submitted by Richard Hobbs December 11,
1997
Looking for further information on the families of Walter E. ALLEN and Lida STEWART ALLEN.
I am their grandaughter. both were born in Vigo county in 1925. Walter Eugene ALLEN was
born on October 15 and Lida Louise STEWART was born on October 25, 1925 Lida's parnets
were Marjorie Ellen SCHRYER(Shryer) and William Francis STEWART. Walter Eugene's parents
were Earl Edwin ALLEN and Mabel Catherine JUDD.
ALLEN - WOODLING
Submitted by Debra Bailey Trail August 24, 1997
I am trying to locate a list of Lutheran Churches that were in existence in the mid 1800s,
complete with addresses. Does anyone have such a list or know where I can locate one?
Surnames in Vigo Co. that I am researching are: WOODLING and ALLEN
ALUMBAUGH/ALLUMBAUGH
Submitted by Betsy Doerr April 15, 1997
ALUMBAUGH/ALLUMBAUGH - Looking for family of John D. ALUMBAUGH ( b. July 1844 ) children:
Fannie, Lorenzo Phillip, Grover, Ionie, Eligah. John was blind. Grover was in prison in
1920. Have no clue to wife of John.
ANDERSON
Submitted by Kim Cox May 17, 1997
Searching for info on JEREMIAH ANDERSON b 1805 NC, wife RHODA b 1809 NC, their son ALLEN b
1834 IN. m ELIZA SCOTT b 1839 TN their son SYLVANUS b 1859 IN. Also searching for LOUIS
and JORDAN b abt 1800 NC. and GEORGE, who may have been their father. The family was in
Vigo Co. census records beginning in 1840. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.
ANDERSON
Submitted by Jackie Mitchell August 29, 2001
I'm looking for anybody that can give any information with regard to any
ANDERSONS connected with the Underground Railroad, rumored to have gone through the Lost
Creek/Otter Creek area. I am also looking for anyone who attended the former District #8
School (the first "colored school") in Otter Creek Township.
ANDERSON
Submitted by Dixie Nordyke 02 Mar 2003
Any information on Hiram and Minerva Anderson and his parents Hiram and Maryann Anderson.
ANDERSON - ELDRIDGE
Submitted by Carolyn Kelly 25 Jun 2002
Looking for info Thomas 'Abe' Anderson married Apr 10, 1901 in Vigo Co., IN to Myrtle M
Eldridge (B-abt 1883 d-Sept 18, 1903 in VIgo Co., IN) later married Maggie Shannon. One
known son-Maurice Anderons (1903 Vigo CO., IN-Nov 26, 1981 Vigo CO., IN) married and
divorced Helen Pickens. Any info on this line of Thomas- birth, other children would be
appreciated.
APPLEBURY
Submitted by Robert Kibbe Sep 28, 1997
I am looking for information concerning the family of Jesse F. and Mary Ann APPLEBURY
(APPLEBERRY) They were counted in Vigo Co., in the 1840 Census. Particularly, I am looking
for the marriage of their daughter Ann Edna APPLEBURY to Rodman SISSON.
ARNOLD
Submitted by Wes Arnold 03 Mar 2002
I am looking for decendents or Alonzo and Roda T. Arnold and their daughters Wanda and
Lorena. In 1910 they were listed in the Vigo County census with Alonzo as 41 years old
Roda as 32 Wanda as 6 and Lorena as 4. I would appreciate any info on them.
ASHTON - CARBERY/CARBERRY/CARBURY
Submitted by Gary Lee Phillips October 29,
1996
Seeking ancestors and siblings of my great-grandmother, Magnolia Delilah CARBERY, who was
b. in or near Terre Haute date unknown, last 30 yrs. or so of 19th C. She married John F.
ASHTON, and my grandfather Asa Dale ASHTON was b. 24 Dec 1897 at Brazil, Clay Co., IN.
Magnolia died (date unknown) in Antrim Co., MI and is buried there in the Helena Twp.
Cemetery but her marker gives no dates. Any information about CARBERY families in Vigo or
Clay counties would be most welcome.
ASHTON - CARBERY - CARBERRY - CARBURY
Submitted by Gary Phillips January 24,
1997
Seeking ancestors and siblings of my great-grandmother, Magnolia Delilah CARBERY, who was
b. in or near Terre Haute, Vigo Co. date unknown, last 30 yrs. or so of 19th C. She
married John F. ASHTON, and my grandfather Asa Dale ASHTON was b. 24 Dec 1897 at Brazil,
Clay Co., IN. Magnolia died (date unknown) in Antrim Co., MI and is buried there in the
Helena Twp. Cemetery but her marker gives no dates. Any information about CARBERY families
in Vigo or Clay counties would be most welcome.
AVERY - SETLIFF
Submitted by Walter C (Setliff) Tarnow 7 May 2002
I am trying to locate the marriage lines of my parents. My father was Walter C. Setliff
and my mother was Nedra Mae Avery. The date would (possibly) have been 1927 plus or minus
a year. I was born, at Union Hospital , on July 29,1927. I hope to be able to finally tie
this "cookie" down soon. Thanks ahead for any informational help.
AYNES
Submitted by James H Williamson March 26,
1997
Looking for info on Aynes family. Rosa May Aynes (b) 13 of Feb. 1869 Terre Haute (d) 2of
of Dec. 1953 Bartonville, Ill/ buried at Old lakeside cem. Pekin , Ill. (m) 31 of Dec.
1888 or 1889 to Franklin G Williamson (b) 11 of Jan 1864 (d) 17 of March 1935. Rosa
parnets were Henry and Eligabeth Aynes it is said that they were the parnets of thirteen
children Rosa being the last of her family. 1900 census shows Rosa and son Hugo Victor as
boarders in the home of Joseph Cooper on First Street in the city of Terre Haute in
Harrison Twp. A son Elzy Williamson died 6 of Oct. 1897 in Terre Haute. Would appericate
any info on this family.
AYNES - WILLIAMSON
Submitted by James H Williamson May 21,
1997
Looking for information on Rosa May AYNES (b) 13-02-1860 Terre Haute,Vigo Co. In.(d)
02-12-1953 , (m) 31-12-1889 to Franklin G WILLIAMSON. Their were two children Hugo V
WILLIAMSON (b) 11-03-1889 (D)1953; Elzy williamson (b) 17-03-1891 (d) 06-10-1897 in Terre
Haute, Vigo Co. Rosa parents were Henry AYNES and Elizabeth AYNES both i believe were born
in In. I have no other info. on the parents other then that they had thirteen children.
Any information would be most appericated.