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RAMSEY - THOMPSON - ESTES
Submitted by Mary 09 Feb 2002
Looking for information on the following families. Cecil Lake Estes Thompson, Born 1888.
Son Wayne Thomson Born 1906. Daugter Nellie, Daughter born 1909 married a Green. Also
Ovella Estes Ramsey born 1889.
RANSFORD
Submitted by Tony Rasmussen August 18, 1997
Seek info. relationship of Vigo Co. Ransfords to Joseph Ransford, Revolutionary War
veteran, early settled in Sullivan Co. and died there 1849. Especially interested Thomas,
Edward, Samuel, William, Richard, Benjamin Ransford, all resided 1860 Census Prairie Creek
Township. Will be happy to share info. already have on family in Sullivan Co. and
Massachusetts.
READ/REED
Submitted by Annita M. Powell December 4,
1997
I am searching for descendants of Hiram Eugene Read/Reed. His wife was Angeline Combs. My
ggm, Angeline (Reed) Williamson, was their daughter. She married John Henry Williamson ca
1880. Hiram died and was buried in Evansville, IN. I do not know the year. Wish to
correspond with descendants. My gm, Mae Amelia (Williamson) Hunstable, 5th child of 6, was
born in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN Oct. 18, 1893. This family moved to TX in late 1890's
and 2 more children were born.
Any information would be appreciated.
Annita M. Powell
Rt. #3 Box 131A
Clarksville, AR
72830
REED - COMBS - WILLIAMSON
Submitted by Annita Box Powell January 14, 1997
I am looking for information on the Hiram Eugene REED Family. Wife was Angie COMBS. Dau.
May REED mar. John Henry WILLIAMSON (ggrandparents). Grandmother, Amelia Mae/Mae Amelia
WILLIAMSON was born 18 Oct. 1893 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co. IN. There were several other
children, two died young.
Thank you, Annita Box Powell, email:wrpowell@cswnet.com Route 3 Box 131A
Clarksville, AR 72830-9329
REED
Submitted by Kenneth A. Reed March 9, 1997
Trying to locate anscestors for Hamilton Reed so that I can tie him to my ancestor William
Reed
REED
Submitted by Ken Reed November 15, 1997
Looking for information or descendants of Hamilton Reed (b.9/17/1792 m.Rebecca Pound
b.6/1792) and William Reed (b.11/17/1796 m.Nancy Pound b.10/20/1799) Nancy and Rebecca are
first cousins and I'm trying to make a connection between my ancestor William and
suspected cousin Hamilton. I don't need the Pound side I already have it. Looking for
William and Hamilton's ancestors.
REEVES - WHITESELL
Submitted by Sunny September 12, 1996
Just started search for Janetta Shunk Reeves & nine daughters all born married
&died in Vigo Co. also looking for Charles Edward Whitesell born aug.4 1913 married
Virginia Marie Mabe Dec. 30 1932 died 1970s. Would like any info you have.
REICHERT
Submitted by Lynn Venafro January 26, 1997
Looking for info on my GGGF Ludwig Reichert b. 27 Sept 1869 in Germany. Came to Terre
Haute ~1883. Married Mary Ann Giffel, b. 18 Oct 1871 in TH, on 8 May 1888 at St.
Benedict's. Lived at 1611 5th Ave. Died in TH on 11 Mar 1927.
REINHARD - HARBRUEGER - HEYKES
Submitted by Carol Holler Taylor November
6, 1996
My Vigo people are: Conrad Edward Harbrueger b 4 Sep 1861 in Germany d 12 Jan 1929 m
Caroline Augusta REINHARD b 20 Jun 1858 Terre Haute, IN d 11 May 1958, Terre Haute, IN
Adolph Reinhard b 2 Mar 1834 Hessen Germany d 8 Apr 1923 m 15 Sep 1887, Boucalena 'Lena'
HEYKES b 4 November 1836 Germany, d 25 Oct 1910. I appreciate any help you can give.
REINHARD - HARBRUEGER
Submitted by Carol Holler Taylor August 17,
1997
Seeking anyone related to Conrad Edward HARBRUEGER, b 4 Sep 1861 in Germany, m 15 Sep 1887
to Caroline Augusta REINHARD b 20 June 1868 in Terre Haute, IN. Conrad d 12 Jan 1929 and
Caroline d 11 May 1958--both in Terre Haute. Conrad came from Germany in 1881, at the age
of 20. I do not know the name of the ship or port of entry. Any information on this couple
would be greatly appreciated.
REYNOLDS
Submitted by Carolyn J. Burns
December 11, 1997
Does anyone have information on Robert REYNOLDS who appears in the 1850 census index,
Honey Creek Twp (pg 131), Vigo Co, IN. I believe Robert to be my ggg-grandfather. If the
census was taken in June, 1850 (as stated), he would have one son named Simpson who would
be one month old. Robert's wife is Leanna or Leaner. Any information is appreciated.
RHYAN - RYAN
Submitted by Joan Clark 23 Aug 2002
Searching for information about the John Rhyan and Winnie Rhyan living in the household of
Franklin Rhyan listed on the 1880 Vigo Co, Fayette Indiana Census record. John Rhyan and
Winnie RHYAN are listed as father born 1799 in VA age 81. Winne is listed as age 75. My gr
gr grandfather John RYAN was born about 1800 in VA and married Nancy LEWELLEN in 1822 in
Monongoila Co VA. Nancy died in 1847 and her daughter born 1846 was raised by her brother
Raliah/Rawley/Raliagh LEWELLEN. What happened to John RYAN/ Did he and Nancy have more
children before she died? I need to know if Winne listed on the 1880 census is perhaps a
second wife of John RHYAN? Is she the mother or step mother of Franklin RHYAN? I will
appreciate any information about this family.
RICHEY
Submitted by Merllene Bendixen September 3, 1996
I am researching my ggg grandfather, James M. RICHEY and would like to exchange info with
other descendants. James M. RICHEY (b. Derry Co., Ire, 1798; d Carroll Co., IA, 1890) m.
Jane RICHEY in Stark Co., OH, 1826.
Their children:
Andrew L. "Lock" (b. 1827, Wayne Co., OH; m. Frances TAYLOR, 1854, DeKalb Co.,
IN);
Catherine (b. 1830, OH; m. John HOUGH, 1850, Crawford Co., OH);
William H. (b. 1831, OH; m. Sarah A. _____ );
Nancy Ann (b. 1834, Wayne Co., OH; d. 1906, Dedham, IA; m. James Hanford RAMSEY, 1853,
Crawford Co., OH);
Margaret E. (b 1838, OH; m. Jefferson BEARD, bef 1860, prob DeKalb Co., IN); Caroline (b
1844, OH; m. ____ THOMAS);
Emma C. (b. 1850, Medina Co., OH; d. 1927, Norman, OK; m. John HARDIE, 1875; Carroll Co.,
IA)
I suspect there was a second marriage in OH after 1834 (my ancestor's birth) and prior to
1850 as the 1850 Medina Co., OH, census shows James "Ritchey" with spouse
"Catherine". An Elizabeth Nelson, age 72, is also with the family. References
are made in old obituaries to "the old Richey homestead near Terre Haute" and I
have just located James Richey on the 1860 census in DeKalb Co., IN. I do not have
marriage information for William or Caroline, but suspect they could be Vigo Co. I also
suspect that there are other family connections in Vigo Co. I would be happy to exchange
info. Thank you.
RIDDLE
Submitted by Susan Riddle April 1, 1997
I would like know more about Franklin Jasper "Frank" RIDDLE, b. 1869, who m.
Martha SMITH in 1892. He owned a drugstore in Terre Haute, IN for years. Frank RIDDLE d.
29 Mar 1920 in Vigo Co., IN. Their only son's name was Joe SMITH RIDDLE, b. 1899, m. Joy
PHILLIPS in 1926. Joe and Joy (PHILLIPS) RIDDLE's children are Betty Jo RIDDLE; Lois Kay
RIDDLE; and Franklin Phillips RIDDLE. Will exchange information.
ROALES
Submitted by Frank Roales April 14, 1997
I am looking for information on Frank Allen Roales the son of Carrie Nelsson
(1848-1941)and a ???? Blum or Blome. She later married a James Roales and the child took
his stepfather's name. I think Carrie came from Sweden at age 18/23
ROBERTS
Submitted by Ty Mead November 19, 1997
I have been searching for a lead on my maternal gg grandfather Wm. K. Roberts who was born
in Indiana in 1852. The family has nothing to offer as far as his parentage or birthplace.
I have located in the 1860 census, a William Roberts, 8 yrs old of Vigo Co, Linton Twp,
Pimento P.O. His fathers name appears to have been Archibald and his mother was Elvina. My
copy of the census was poor, so I'm grasping for further info at this point.
ROBERTS - JONES
Submitted by Sandra Broda August
26, 1997
I would like to contact anyone researching Reding JONES. Reding JONES married Martha
ROBERTS 19 June 1846 in Vigo County. I am looking for possible connections to Cannah JONES
or the Redding JONES who served with Cannah JONES in East Tenneseee in the War of 1812.
Cannah moved to Washington County, Indiana, from East Tennessee around 1828 and settled in
Fulton County, Illinois in 1834.
ROBERTS - McCAWLEY
- McCOSKEY - PICKARD
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
ROBINSON
Submitted by Carol Bishop August 16,
1997
I am looking for a Elizabeth Robinson born in Vigo county,Terre Haute born Jan. 1840 and
she has a brother name Sam. I do not know who her parents are? She later went to Lebanon,
Missouri and married William Carroll Johnson and is buried there. If anyone has any
information on this person please contact me.
ROBINSON - HATFIELD - HUTSON
Submitted by Gayle Juntunen April 1, 2003
I am looking for information on Charity Jane Hatfield who married William
Alfred Robinson, january 6th, 1870 in Terre Haute, Indiana. William was born july 15, 1843
in Bury, near Lanchire, England. One of their sons was George Robinson who married
Harriet Elizabeth Hutson. Any information on this family line would be greatly
appreciated.
ROBINSON - TAYLOR
Submitted by Mark Atterson August 24,
1997
Rufus TAYLOR, born abt 1826, in Ohio, married Elizabeth Fannie ROBINSON, born Oct 10,
1832, in Knox County, Indiana, March 8, 1849. Rufus & family came to Terre Haute in
the early 1870s. He is listed on the 1876 Terre Haute city directory. In 1880 Vigo County
census, Elizabeth is listed as a widow. What happned to Rufus? Where is he buried? Their
children included: Hamilton (born June 1850; married Sarah ROMINE), Jane (born abt 1851),
Mary (born June 1854; married John WATSON), Margaret (born abt 1855), William (born abt
1857), Cornelia (born Nov 1858; Married Charles MCFARLAND), David (born abt 1860),
Ethelinda (born abt 1864), My Great Grandfather Newton (born March 2, 1869; married Anna
Julia BROCKSCHMIDT, daughter of August & Mary), Rosetta (born Dec 1871. I would
appreciate hearing from any family descendant or researcher.
ROBY/ROBEY
Submitted by Donald Roby January 5, 1997
John T Roby/Robey, born abt.1820 Oh/MD, wife Ruth (Davis) born 1822, Carroll co., Ohio,
came to Terre Haute around 1877. Looking for any information on this family.
ROCKWELL - COOPER
Submitted by Kelly 08 Apr 2002
I am looking for Jane ROCKWELL. Who was born in 1854. She married Henry COOPER. Henry
COOPER was born in Ohio. They move west before 1850 for Cambridge, Ill. Then from their
they move to Hardin County, IA. Where they died in the early 1900's. They had eleven
children.
RODERICK
Submitted by Ron Montgomery November 1, 2001
Looking for information on the Siosi oil rig explosion and fire of December 1928. My
greatgrandfather Marvin RODERICK was killed in it.
ROZANSKI
Submitted by Staci 22 Jun 2002
Searching for information regarding Michael Eugene Rozanski's family.
RUSSELL
Submitted by MarilynnmR@aol.com November
15, 1997
Can you help us find an Oliver Russell or a M. L. (female)? Oliver married and Elizabeth
McKee and their children were John Jay & M. L. Bleorge Blancett m Elizabeth Caress Nov
1878 in Jackson Co Flinn Township Sylvester Blancett who was a brother of Mary E (born Jan
1870) & Laura Bell. Mary E married a James Douglas. Any help that you can give would
be appreciated.