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them is yours!
MAHAN
Submitted by Ann Lovaas February 28,
1997
I am looking for family members to William A. MAHAN born about 1833 in Indiana, wife
Louisa born about 1841 in Ohio, sons Charles MAHAN, born about 1861 in Indiana and William
L MAHAN, born March 17, 1871 in Terre Haute, Indiana. I found the family in Terre Haute
1870 & 1880 Census. If anyone knowns anything please contact me.
MALLORY
Submitted by Clark Whiting August 2,
1997
Looking for info on Ira Mallory, moved to Vigo Co.,1820/30 from Ohio. Wife-Mary Green.
Children- Ira Harley Mallory and Nancy Mallory Moyer. Nancy married Linus Moyer in Vigo
Co. on 11/27/1843. Ira moved to Ill. sometime during the 1870's. Also interested in info
on other Vigo mallorys including Peter and Luther. Will appreciate any information.
MALONEY - WOLF
Submitted by D1M23@aol.com November 16, 1997
Looking for info on Maloney and Wolf. Patrick Wm. Maloney born about 1857 in Terre Haute
or Ireland and Elizabeth Wolf from the Terre Haute area. Perhaps father was George Wolf
and mother was Mena. Possible relatives still in the area now.
MANHART
Submitted by Dawn 06 Nov 2002
Would someone be so kind and do a lookup for 2 wills: Lois Christine Manhart died 26 Jan.
1975 James "Doyle" Manhart died 1 April 1979 Both are buried in Marshall
Cemetery in Clark County, but died in Terre Haute, IN. Thanks so much! Dawn
MASON
Submitted by Barbara Leach April 3, 1997
Searching for Alvin L. Mason born 5/13/1872 and or Ella Olla Mason born 10/9/1878 lived on
Wood Rd. in Vigo County Indiana, Fayette Township. Had eleven children. Alvin was a miner.
We have been informed Ella's Social Sec. # is 554-12-3047. Any information of them or
their descendants would be most appreciated.
MASON
Submitted by Gordon Leach April 8, 1997
Searching for Alvin L. Mason born 5/13/1872 and or Ella Olla Smith Mason born 10/9/1878
lived on Wood Rd. in Vigo County Indiana, Fayette Township. Had 11 children. Alvin was a
miner. We have been informed Ella's Social Sec. # is 554-12-3047. Any information of them
or their descendants would be most appreciated.
Barbara Lee Mason Leach
1808 S. Vega St.
Alhambra, California 91801
818 289-6476
Email gleach@telis.org
MATHERLY - SULLIVAN
Submitted by Michael Ealey March 4, 1997
Looking for information on Willey MATHERLY who married Sarah MONTGOMERY June 1,1843. They
had a son, John H.(b.3-19-1844 d. 3-27-1915). Sarah is next found marrying William H.
SULLIVAN in Feb. 1846. Can find no further mention of Willey in any records. Any leads
would be helpful.
McALLISTER
Submitted by Lisa Wilson January 16, 1997
Seeking ANY information on:
McALLISTER, Joseph
b. 1795/1807-11, Banbridge, Co. Down, Ireland
d. 25 Aug 1875, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN
m. 11 Dec 1831, Old Monkland, Scotland
McBRIDE
Submitted by Lisse McBride October 2, 1997
I need help on my McBride's! David Marion McBride (b 1849) and wife Laura Belle Thompson
(b 1853) were supposedly married in 1870 in Mason, Warren, Ohio. They had 7 children, some
born in Vigo.
Children:
Eldora (1871)
John Dennith (1873 - Terre Haute)
Mary Vernely (1875 - marr Thomas Danburry)
George Elmer (1877)
Sarah Elizabeth (1879)
Francis Alpha (1881)
Martha Ellen (1884)
Myrtle Pearlee (1886)
Essa Vernan (1891)
and Avery Ross (1895 - Lena, Indiana)
I guess I need a 1880 and 1900 Soundex of Indiana.
McCANN
Submitted by Barbara Boone July 5, 1996
Pauline Rose MCCANN [b. Feb 1865, d. 17 Dec 1952 Terre Haute], m. Otis McClelland SCHROER
[b. 12 Dec 1862, d. 14 Apr 1930, Poland In.
Their children were Claude Matthew "Turtle" [b. 7 Jan 1896 Terre Haute, d. 30
Dec 1961 Terre Haute, m. Ollie ROBERTSON] and Elizabeth Margaret [b. 26 May 1900 Terre
Haute, d. 14 Jun 1995 Posey Co. In, m. Z. Earl COX 27 Dec 1922]
Pauline was the daughter of John M. MCCANN [b 15 Jul 1826, Ireland, d. 19 Mar 1870] and
Elizabeth McCann COOK [b. 1826, d. 1870].
Her siblings were James, Hugh [b. 15 May 1862, m. Mary E. HICKS], Samuel [m. Jane FRUMP],
and Mary [m. John J. BREWER] who I'm told all ended up in the Terre Haute area. Any help
on the siblings or parents would be appreciated.
McCAWLEY - McCOSKEY - PICKARD - ROBERTS
Submitted by Hal McCawley October 25,
1997
Researching MCCAWLEY, ROBERTS, PICKARD & MCCOSKEY families that were in Vigo Co
1830s-1900.
Hal McCawley
130 Beach Park,
Foster City, CA 94404
McCLURE
Submitted by Frank McClure May 16, 1997
Searching for death record, obit, any info on Zachariah McClure, b. 1798 in PA, married
11/1820 in KY and died 5/16/1843 in Vigo Co.,IN.
Married Rhoda Douglas, children: Anderson H., Archibald C., George T., William and Nancy
Ann McClure. My GGGFather. Need his birthplace specifically and parents, etc.
McCLURE
Submitted by Ronald M. McClure May 18, 1997
McClure,Zachariah--Born, I believe, in Penn County Indiana and died in Vigo County Indiana
16 May 1843. Would like to have any info possible on this Gentleman. I believe there may
have been problems with his estate and his wife may have even had to sue her children.
Zach also shows up in the 1820 Census (Clark Co) and the 1830 Census (Vigo Co). Am
interested in obits, birth certificates, court documents, census reports, probate
records,anything, you name it. I believe Zach's wife name was Rhoda and that he had a son
who was named Harrison or Hiram. I am more than willing and expect to renumerate anyone
for their efforts.
McCOSKEY
Submitted by Ken Hunsinger July 27, 1997
I am looking for any information regarding Robert W. McCOSKEY. He was born 1835 Vigo Co.,
IN. Died 1918 Vigo Co., IN. Buried in the Hull Cemetery. Did he have a wife and children?
Does anyone know his exact date of death?. I would like to locate an obituary if possible.
McCULLOCH- EAGLETON
Submitted by John McCulloch Harms August
10, 1996
Am tracing my ancestors from Vigo County. I traced my GGrandfather, Leander MCCULLOCH,
born in Terre Haute in Oct.1844. His father, John MCCULLOCH (MCCULLOCH, MCCULLOUGH) born
1816, married Emily EAGLETON, born 1822, in Vigo 18 Feb 1841. Both were born in Vigo.
Emily's father was Alexander R. EAGLETON, born 1801, and mother was Jane MCCULLOCH, born
1805, married in Vigo on 7 May 1826. Anyone that is familiar with the names McCulloch
(McColloch, McCullough) and Eagleton, and can help me trace further, will be appreciated.
McCULLOCH - EAGLETON
Submitted by John Harms September
3, 1996
I have been able to trace some of my ancestors to Vigo County as far back as 1801, but
that's it. Let me run by some names, and if possible, and if you have time, could you see
if I can get back a couple more generations? My GGrandfather, Leander McCulloch
(McColloch), was born in Terre Haute, Oct 23, 1844. His father, my GGGrandfather, John
McCulloch (McCullough, McColloch) was born in Vigo about 1816. His mother, Emily Eagleton,
was born there in 1822. Both John and Emily were married in Vigo on Feb 18, 1841. I have
not been able to trace back the names of John's parents, my GGG Grandparents (McCullochs,
McCollochs, McCulloughs, spelled all three ways in some census'). On the other hand, Emily
Eagleton's parents were Alexander R. Eagleton, born about 1801, and Jane McCulloch
(McCullah), born about 1805, both, I assume, in Vigo County. That's as far back as I have
been able to trace. They were married in Vigo Co. on Dec 7, 1826. As you can see, to add
to the confusion, I possibly have McCullochs on both the paternal and maternal sides of
the family.
McDONALD
Submitted by Dennis K. Mcdonald April 17, 1997
Information on Benjamine Kirby McDonald born 4-1-1840, married Jane Small. Father Jesse
McDonald, mother Ellen Mosgrove son Jesse Kirby McDonald
McGOWAN
Submitted by Buddy Mac November 18, 1996
I am the only living McGowan on my father's side of the family. He nane is Freeman
Pleasant McGowan, born October 4, 1901/1902, in Terre Haute, Indiana. His military record
states that his mother died giving birth and his father died from a massive ax injury to
the head. These records did not record any names, birth places or birth dates of his
parents. He did have a brother Dewey Winston McGowan and listed a half sister who died of
cancer. On his induction papers for the navy Dewy McGowan was listed as my father's
guardian and my father's age was 18, occupation was farmer, and he signed up for the navy
January 14, 1920, at the U> S> Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, ILL. Dewy
McGowan was already in the navy and was the recruting person who signed up my father in
the navy. My father finished training at Great Lakes and was transfered to Norfolk Naval
Base, Norfolk, VA. This is where he met my and married my mother Florence Loretta
John F. McGowan, 1069 Lindale Lane Norfolk, Virginia, 23503, (757) 587-5531
McGUIRE
Submitted by Susan F. McGuire October
9, 1996
I'm working on the John MCGUIRE Family that was in Vigo CO in the late 1850's. John and
wife Mary(CHARLES)had Jacob,Elizabeth, David James and Ira. Mary died (I believe in Vigo
Co) John married Mary EMMINGTON and had Evicson, Mina J, Shannon & Augustus. I believe
that these children were born In Vigo CO. The family came from Kosciusko CO and went into
Nodaway CO MO. Would like exchange information.
McINTIRE
Submitted by Toni Schlaefli June 18, 1997
Looking for info on Alexander McIntire who was born in Vigo County, Indiana 2 Nov, 1839.
Alexander was married to Mary Gray Willman in Ill. in 1863. Alexander was a civil war
prisoner. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.
McINTIRE - WADE
Submitted by Alice Wade 13 Jan 2002
I am seeking information on Oscar and Pearl McIntire and family. Their children were
Orville, Jesse, Thelma and Irene. Oscar was a brother to Nettie Wade and Nettie was my
husband's mother. Any information will be appreciated.
McKEE - CAMPBELL
Submitted by Carol Powell 08 May 2002
I am looking for a birth date and family. Samuel Arthur McKee and Ethel Tressie Campbell
Mc Kee, he was a school master and graduated from Rosepolytechincal Institute, 1903. Their
second child Beulah Francis McKee was born in Sanford, In. She was born on January 20,
1907.
McMAHON
Submitted by Jamie McMahon September 22, 2001
I am looking for information concerning John McMahon. I show that John McMahon
and H Schoenefield had a child on Sept. 6, 1886. I found this information on ancestry.com.
The only other info I have is book CH-17 page 64. How do I get this info. Vigo County,
Indiana index to birth records 1882-1920 Volume III letters H-L
McNAMER
Submitted by Catherine Winn February 8,
1997
Looking for info of John Calvin McNAMER. He married Elizabeth TRUBY on Dec 19, 1805,
Greene County, OH. On the 1850 Census, John Calvin McNAMER is listed in Bowling Greene,
Clay County, IN. Children: Catherine (b 1810 OH), John (b 1814 OH), O'Brian (b 1816 OH),
Margaret (b 1820 Wayne County IN), Issac D. (b 1828 Wayne County IN), Daniel Boone (b 1823
Vigo County IN).
McNAMER
Submitted by Catherine Winn February 8,
1997
Looking for info of Daniel Boone McNAMER, born 1823, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. He
married Lydia Jane DOOLEY in IN in the 1850's. Children: George Washington (b 1852 Bowling
Greene Clay County IN), Issac L. (b 1857 IA?), Marion, E.H. (b 1849 IN), Sarah (b 1855
IA?), John Wesley (b Dec 13 1860 IA).
McNEESE - DAVIS
- GIBERSON
Submitted by Beverly Fleming October 9,
1997
Susan Mary McNEESE b Jun 1869 IL/MO m George Washington DAVIS 29 Dec 1886 Effingham Co.,
IL d between 1940/50 in Vigo Co., IN at the home of her daughter and husband Jenny and
Frank JONES. She had 2 children by a GIBERSON, but I don't know if she married him after
George W. DAVIS.
Jenny, the 1st Giberson child was born in Apr 1897. I have not found a marriage record. I
need death date, place and cemetery where buried. Some of the older family members can
remember going to her funeral in Indiana in the 1940's, they think in the north east part
of Vigo Co., but not where for sure. I have parents names, etc. and will gladly exchange
information.
If someone wants to check the cemetery records for me and doesn't charge too much, I would
be interested. Please let me know how much first.
McVEIGH
Submitted by Lisa Wilson January 16, 1997
Seeking ANY information on:
McVEIGH, Mary Ann
b. 1815, Drumacholse, Co. Londonderry, Ireland
d. 3 Jun 1875, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN
MEEKS
Submitted by S. O'Neill 07 Mar 2002
Am looking for any info on Mary Elizabeth Meeks..in or around Vigo Co, possible Terre
Haute area. Any info would be appreciated.
MESSER
Submitted by Patrick Murphy August 25,
1997
Searching for any information on the MESSER family from NEVINS township in VIGO County.
Specifically, Nancy Messer who married into the CREAL family from OTTER CREEK township.
The MESSER family migrated to Vigo County from Virginia between 1825 and 1835.
MEYERS - SHATTUCK - WILSON
Submitted by Jane Ellen Romine Bowser November
18, 2001
I am looking for anyone who knows the History of Joel Meyers. He was the first husband of
Mary Jane Shattuck Meyers Wilson. Her second husband was Caleb Wilson. She lost most of
her Children by Joel Meyers before they were of age. Thank you for your help.
MILLER - PAYNE - FIDLER
Submitted by Sammie Leap
July 27, 1997
Researching Thursy Anna MILLER (b 13 Dec 1876 near Terre Haute, IN) Married Alonzo Miller
PAYNE 4 Sep 1898 in Pimento, IN. Thursy Anna MILLER'S parents were William Vandyke MILLER
and Melda Caroline FIDLER (7 Oct 1849-30 Nov 1929).
Thursy's Grandparents were: John J. MILLER, Bill FIDLER and Bill FIDLER'S wife Rebecca.
Needing to hear from anyone researching this lineage. I will be happy to share all the
data I have with you.
MILLER - PAYNE - STARK - AKERS
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.
MILLS - COX
Submitted by Tami March 30, 2003
I am looking for the parents etc...of Martha Ann Cox,born Mar.28,1849 died
Aug.8,1899 in Madison County,Iowa. Married Ephraim S. Mills July 26,1866. They had 11
children.
MISEDAY - KLUESNER
Submitted by Fred Feldman June 23,
1997
I am looking for any descendants of Herman KLUESNER and Catherine MISEDAY from Holland.
They were married during the 1850s. Any help on any of the descendants would be
appreciated. My line is Herman KLUESNER -> Joseph KLUESNER -> Lula Jane KLUESNER.
MITCHELL
Submitted by Brian E. Smead 14 Jan 2002
I'm looking for any decendants of Dr. Albert M. Mitchell, had practice in Terre Haute,
Indiana in the early 1900's, retired 1940's.
Thank you. Brian E. Smead Terre Haute, Indiana
MODISETT
Submitted by Karen Modisett May 25, 1997
I would like to expand data from the Modisett/Modesitt genealogy research worked on by my
grandfather Herman Modisett who died in 1968. The data stopped near that date. My father's
name was Jackson W. Modisett who was the only son of Haziel Soules and Herman Modisett.
MOODY
Submitted by Barbara Croy June 11, 1997
Seeking info on David Harrison Croy, wife Velva Louise Moody, dau of Everett Moody and
Nell Cannon. David Harrison Croy and Velva Louise were in Terre Haute, IN 26 May 1929 when
a son Daniel David Croy was born. Can find no record of his birth; need parents, siblings,
wife of Everett Moody and any info on birth of Daniel Croy.
MOODY
Submitted by Carrie Malinowski June 3, 2003
Looking for info on the Moudy family's that live in Vigo Co.,IN. Been working on
the Moudy Family's for a number of years and was hoping to conneck the to the Fountain
Co., IN Families
MOORE
Submitted by William Moore April 17, 1997
Vigo Co Query on William Moore, 1825-1887. who was in Terre Haute about 1860 when he and
his family including a son named Scott Moore moved to Pike County Il. Scott was born in on
Sept 28, 1855 in Terre Haute. William Moore and his parents were all born in NC according
to the 1880 Census in Pike Co, IL Thanks for your efforts. William Thornton Moore
MORGAN - CRAWFORD
Submitted by Linda Nixon June 11,
1997
Looking for information on Lucretia (CRAWFORD) & Reese J. MORGAN family. Their
children were: David Morgan, Elizabeth wf of Thes Nebbitt, William Morgan, Deborah Morgan
wife of William Thompson, Reese Jones Morgan Jr., Valentine Morgan who married Francis Ann
Thompson, Lucretia Morgan wife of James Davis, Orsan Morgan.
All but one of these children lived in Vigo County from 1830's. Would love to hear from
descendants or anyone who can tell me where this family is buried.
MORRIS - OSBORNE - SNYDER
Submitted by Georgene Sones October 16, 1997
Need any info on Garry MORRIS born ca1784 possibly Georgia; married 1st Sarah SNYDER;
married 2nd Elizabeth OSBORNE.
William Thomas MORRIS son by Sarah. He married Zylpha BEAUCHAMP in Vigo Co. William died
Phillips Co. KS.
Children by Elizabeth OSBORNE:
John Hansford MORRIS, unk female (born ca1828/lvg 1840 Vigo Co.), and Richard T. MORRIS
1835-1908. John & Richard died Douglas Co. NE.
Garry MORRIS & 2nd wife & family last found on 1840 Vigo Co. census.
Family had resided previously in Hendricks Co. IN and prior in KY.
Thank you for any assistance.
MORRISON
Submitted by Roberta Huff December 25, 2001
I'm searching for any information on a George W. MORRISON who painted two very large
portraits of my husband's great-grandparents. Our problem: we don't know for sure which
side of the family were the subjects. These were painted in 1877 and I find a MORRISON on
page 347A in the 1880 Vigo Co. census. I'm hoping there may be records of his work as he
did excellent work. The surnames involved would either be THOMAS or JOHNSTON.
MORRISON
Submitted by Ken Smith 25 Mar 2002
I am seeking information for a Civil War soldier by the name of JOHN MORRISON who served
in the 89th Indiana Infantry from Howard County and died at Terre Haute on December 13,
1916. I am specifically looking for his place of burial and/or an obituary. Was there a
Soldier's Home at Terre Haute?
MORROW
Submitted by Paul Kidd February 22, 1997
I was wondering if there is any Vigo County church records in which the name Hugh Morrow
or his wife, Margaret, appears. I have no idea about denomination, but the time period is
1870-1925. I certainly would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
MOSBY
Submitted by Donna Frost June 24, 1997
I am looking for information on the mothers family line. Mosby was the surname. They lived
around Terre Haute, Ind. about 1860's. My great- grandfathers name was William Charles
Mosby born in 1863.. Would like any information you might have on this family line.
MOSS
Submitted by Alan Bickley March 4, 1997
I'm looking for information about Albert Moss who was born in 1851 in or around Center
Point, IN near Brazil. He married Cassie Akers of Greenup County, KY in 1891 or 1892, and
with her made the land run of 1893 into the Cherokee Strip of what was to become Oklahoma.
Mr. Moss, my grandfather, was the son of a Civil War Union army major who was captured by
the Confederates early in the war and held - I believe - in the prison camp at Atlanta,
GA.
MURPHY
Submitted by Sharon G. Parrish January 18,
1997
Seeking information on or fellow descendants of Marshall Murphy who lived in Crawford Co.,
IL 1830-s to ca 1880. He died in Vigo County in 1878. Marshall Murphy married Julia Funk;
three of their children, Morris Murphy, Norman Murphy and Mary (Murphy) Coe lived in Terre
Haute in 1800's. Marshall Murphy was my husband's great-grandfather, his son Norman was my
husband's grandfather.
MYRICK
Submitted by Mary Lou Mitchell 24 Apr 2002
Am trying to find out where a hospital called Phoenix was in that area. Orrie Myrick died
there in 1918. Thank you