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Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ronnaeagle62 — 2009-11-07 02:14:50Z

Will contact you via your email. Surely hoping there is at least one male Levingston descendant from that family for DNA. Otherwise it will be great to check out other family members via obits. We just recently discovered that Tobias & his wife, Edith Levingston were responsible for the development of a town called LEVINGSTON just prior to their deaths in 1841/43.

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

RosalieAdkins — 2009-11-07 00:41:38Z

Ronna,
Hello,my name is Rosalie Adkins. If you are still
interested,I have copies of some of the obits you were
wanting.
Feel free to contact me directly.
Rosie
ROSALIE ADKINS
628 W. COMMERCIAL
HARTFORD CITY,INDIANA 47348
E-MAIL: cherokeerose70@hotmail.com

Re: Helen M. Denney HOBSON (1908 - 1999) Obit

Wordsmith1945 — 2009-11-06 03:09:58Z

There is a Denney Dobson in the Muncie, IN phone book. It might be worth a phone call to this person. You can email me directly if you like. unicorn1945@comcasst.net

Re: Helen M. Denney HOBSON (1908 - 1999) Obit

jesseyjames007 — 2009-11-06 01:45:15Z

I am looking for my father Denney James Hobson He was married to my mother jenny emma Hobson I have a Brother Daniel Hobson

Obituary of Henry C. Marsh died 3/5/1933 in Muncie, IN

acmgenealogy — 2009-10-27 18:11:12Z

The following obituary appeared in The Muncie Morning Star on March 6, 1933 on page 12 column 5. The paper was published in Muncie, Indiana.

Prominent Civil War Vet Dead

Funeral Will Be Conducted at High Street Church Wednesday Morning.

Henry C. Marsh, 94, retired, well known Civil War veteran, died at the family home, 406 Riverside avenue[sic][census records indicated the house number as 405], at 8:30 o’clock yesterday morning after a long illness.

Mr. Marsh was born in Camden, O., August 10, 1838. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University until his family moved to Muncie in 1854, when his father became connected with the old Bunson Lamp Company here.

Conducted Services at Jail.

A school teacher in this county at the outbreak of the rebellion, Mr. Marsh enlisted in the famous Iron Brigade, 19th Regiment Indiana volunteers [sic] and served as hospital steward during a portion of the conflict. He was chaplain of the local G. A. R. post for many years and was secretary of his regimental organization. He had revisited the battlefields of Gettysburg and other historic points in recent years.

Mr. Marsh was a member of the High Street M. E. Church and conducted religious services at the Delaware County jail [sic] during the past twenty-five years. He was the oldest member of the Delaware Lodge of Masons.

Started Circulating Library.

In 1865 Mr. Marsh married Miss Mollie Wilson. Their married life extended through sixty years. While serving as postmaster here he built the house at the corner of Jackson and Liberty streets [sic]. He started the present circulating library in the local post office while serving two terms as postmaster. Mr. Marsh for several years resided on a farm on the Wheeling pike [sic].

Mr. Marsh was the oldest member of High Street M. E. Church and was a licensed minister. He officiated at many funerals and gave addresses at many religious and patriotic gatherings here. He prized highly a Bible presented him by the local Lodge of Masons as its oldest member.

Funeral Rites Wednesday.

Surviving are three sons, John W. Marsh, of Muncie; Linneaus Marsh, of Muncie, and Harry B. Marsh of Hagerstown; a daughter, Mrs. Harriet L. Ripley, of Fayettville [sic], Ark; three brothers, William M. Marsh, of Muncie; Captain Charles C. Marsh, of London, England, and J. R. Marsh, of Muncie, and one sister, Mrs. Harriet M. Johnson, of Muncie.

The body will be removed to the family home from the Meeks mortuary [sic] this afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted at the High Street M. E. Church at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday morning. The body will lie in state at the church from 9:30 o’clock until the time of the service. The Rev. Claude H. King, pastor of the church, will officiate. He will be assisted by the local Lodge of Masons. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ronnaeagle62 — 2009-10-23 17:09:32Z

Guess I didn't catch the ENGLAND situation! However, my cousin in SLC Utah spotted it right away. Irregardless, thanks for all the help, this at least documents some of the data we now have. I'm hoping to eventually give more details to Delaware Co. IN genealogy society, if they have one. Ronna Eagle, Newark, Licking County (Ohio) Genealogical Society Education Chairman
P.S. My ancestor is Andrew L*, Sr., thru my great-grandmother Amelia 'Millie' (Levingston) HESKETT, daughter of Andrew L* Jr. Still not sure what relationship, if any to Robert's father, Tobias L*.

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-23 15:02:36Z

Obits, no I'm afraid not - bit restricted with what I can find from here in England..

1900
Joseph W Larue
Home in 1900: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 49
Birth Date: Jan 1851
Birthplace: Indiana
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Spouse's Name: Mary A
Marriage year: 1876
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 24
Residence : Gaston Town, Delaware, Indiana
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Mary A Larue
Home in 1900: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 44
Birth Date: May 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 9
Spouse's Name: Joseph W
Marriage year: 1876
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 24
Residence : Gaston Town, Delaware, Indiana
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Ella Larue
Home in 1900: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 14
Birth Date: Apr 1886
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Daughter
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George R Larue
Home in 1900: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 9
Birth Date: Feb 1891
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ronnaeagle62 — 2009-10-23 13:31:17Z

Thank you soo much; now that was quick! Any chance there is an obit on Robert? He died 27 May 1921; or his children? We're trying to find out whether or not there might still be a male descendant for DNA purposes. Looks like George might be the only hope on this line; did he marry?
Robert was born in Hanover Twp. Licking County, Ohio. Both of his parents died when he was quite young, leaving Robert, a brother, Mason & sister, Matilda/Melinda orphaned. Parents: Tobias L*/Edith (McVey), both died 1840's.
There were five Levingston/Livingston(e), etc. families that moved into Hanover Twp. Licking county, Ohio pre-1810, plus a possible sister, Susannah who md. Andrew Mires. We've located three of the five, now trying to find male descendants from Tobias. Any further help much appreciated. Ronna Eagle, Newark, Licking County, Ohio.

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-23 12:03:55Z

1900

Name: Robert Livingston
Home in 1900: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 66
Birth Date: Mar 1834
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Marriage year: 1877
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 23
Residence : Gaston Town, Delaware, Indiana
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Name: Elizabeth Livingston
Home in 1900: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 63
Birth Date: Jun 1836
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother: number of living children: 0
Mother: How many children: 1
Spouse's Name: Robert
Marriage year: 1877
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 23
Residence : Gaston Town, Delaware, Indiana

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-23 11:57:46Z

Name: Robert Livingston
Spouse Name: Malinda Bates
Marriage Date: 2 Jan 1855
Marriage County: Delaware
Source Title 1: Delaware County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: C3
OS Page: 145

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-23 11:57:23Z

1870
Name: Robert Levingston
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
Age in 1870: 34
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Muncie
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Name: Balinda J Levingston
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
Age in 1870: 34
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Female
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CHILDREN
Mary A Levingston 14 abt 1856
Lora E Levingston 11 abt 1859
George W Levingston 8 abt 1862
Elizabeth Levingston 6 abt 1864
Euphemia Levingston 2 abt 1868

Re: Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-23 11:51:14Z

Name: Phema Livingston
Spouse Name: Andrew C Hundley
Marriage Date: 30 May 1885
Marriage County: Delaware
Source Title 1: Delaware County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: C8
OS Page: 347

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Name: Joseph W Larue
Spouse Name: Mary A Livingston
Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1875
Marriage County: Delaware
Source Title 1: Delaware County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: C-6
OS Page: 355

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Name: Luzena Livingston
Spouse Name: Frederick Hand
Marriage Date: 2 Nov 1891
Marriage County: Delaware
Source Title 1: Delaware County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: C10
OS Page: 104

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1880
Name: Robert Livingston
Home in 1880: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Elizabeth Livingston
Home in 1880: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's Name: Robert
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
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Name: Lora E. Livingston
Home in 1880: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of Household: Daughter
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Name: George Livingston
Home in 1880: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of Household: Son
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Name: Phena Livingston
Home in 1880: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of Household: Daughter

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1880

Levingston/Livingston(e) Family

Ronna51 — 2009-10-22 13:28:02Z

Seeking information on the Levingston/Livingston(e) family that was living in Delaware Co. IN, mid-1850's; Robert L* died 27 May 1921; is there an obituary in a local paper for him? His first wife, Belinda (Bates) died 1872; second wife, Elizabeth (Myers), not sure when she died. Daughter Mary Ann md. Joseph William LaRue; another daughter Phema? md. Andrew Hundley; Luzena md. Frederick Hand. There was also a son, George W. b. 1862, any further information on him? Thanks in advance for any information. Ronna Eagle, Newark, Licking County, Ohio.

Fullhart, Lowman and Smith

Samuel_POOR — 2009-10-18 16:17:22Z

I am trying to find the final resting place or the obituaries for the following persons.
1. Thomas Fullhart born 1884 and died 1944
2. Zora J. (Smith) Fullhart born 1885 and died after 1944
3. Lewis or Louis Lowman born 1887 and died ????
4. Stella V. (Smith) Lowman born 1887 and died 1935
Thank you for any and all information I receive.

Re: OLD News Clippings

marilynmeador — 2009-10-15 02:34:47Z

Do you have any for Michael surname? William A (d. 1912)and Mary A (Strong) Michael (d. 1918). Their daughter Maud Michael taught school for many years. She taught at Mt Carmel, Hartford City, Muncie. Daughter Louine Michael became a nurse. Both daughters are deceased, date unknown.

Re: peyton

aarongoodwin1 — 2009-10-10 14:01:47Z

This is late to the conversation, but in case anyone is still reading. The Samuel Payton here is an additional child of Jacob and Lois and is the one married to Mary Ann Gregory in the John Gregory probate records mentioned in one of the other responses further below.

Samuel Payton, one of the early settlers of Blackford County, and a much respected citizen, is a native of Indiana, born in Fayette County, February 27, 1817, a son of Jacob Payton, who was born in the State of Kentucky and was a soldier in the war of 1812. The father was married in Butler County, Ohio, to Miss Lois Hutchings, who was born in Ohio, and was a daughter of Gabriel and Lydia (Cook) Hutchings.
    Samuel Payton was reared in his native county, his youth being spent on a farm, and his education being obtained in the common schools of his neighborhood. When sixteen years of age he accompanied his parents to Delaware County, Indiana, where he made his home many years.
    September 1, 1836, he was married to Miss Mary Gregory, who was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Nancy (Shidler) Gregory. Three children were born to this union -James, who was a member of the Nineteenth Indiana Infantry in the war of the Rebellion, and died in the service of his country; Elizabeth J. and Susannah.
    Mr. Payton began working at the carpenter's trade, which occupation he followed many years. In 1851 he came to Blackford County, Indiana, locating on a part of the land where he now resides in Jackson Township, and for twenty-five years he was the only settler, with one exception, on Section 20.
    Mrs. Payton died April 13, 1851, and September 15, 1851, Mr. Payton married Miss Polly Beal, who died July 11, 1874. To this union were born three children -Marion, John G. and Samuel E. The maiden name of his present wife was Margaret Ann Hollingshead. She is a native of Virginia and a daughter of James and Mary (Scarf) Hollingshead.
    Politically Mr. Payton is a Republican. Though not a church member he is a Christian gentleman and takes an active interest in religious matters.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.

Re: Beech Grove Cemetery

jvog_family — 2009-10-04 15:06:25Z

Hi Kim, I descend from Bernice (aka: Bea) Catherine (Nee Gade) Fink. She married Harry Francis Fink and had 7 children. ( Harry Francis, Jr.; Marilyn Gade Fink; Me! Joan Bernice (married Richard A. Vogel); Mary Anne; Robert(aka: Bob) Ronald Aka: for family Ron): John Thomas; Kathryn Renee. If you need more info I can be reached at jvog@juno .com
Do you have brothers ans sisters?
Also, did you know that the last of Sophia & JP's children (Dolores)just died? Thank you for replying! 2nd. cousin, once removed, Joan Vogel

Re: Beech Grove Cemetery

KimMiller2445 — 2009-10-04 02:33:21Z

Hello,

Your grandmother Sophia was a brother to my great grandfather Clarence. Clarence married Edith Moon and they had my grandmother Doris, she married Robert Houser and they had my mother Kathy. Kathy married Jim Miller and they had me. Sooooo, if you don't mind me asking from which child of Sophia and John do you descend from? Thanks for replying.
Kim

Re: Are old wills/probate available online? If not, could someone do a look-up for me?

gallag — 2009-08-17 11:03:36Z

The Muncie Public Library has an impressive collection of on line documents that includes wills, cemetery listings, obituaries. You can reach it at this URL.

http://www.munpl.org/

Just select the "Adult" link in the left menu bar and follow that to the genealogy collection.
Glen

Re: Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

kdsprunger — 2009-08-10 16:24:07Z

Here is the 1930 census info:

1930 Perry Twp., Delaware Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 36
Sheet Number: 44A
Enumeration Date: April 25, 1930
Line: 24
Dwelling/Family: 251/251

Hughes, Milen E. - age 45, married, age 26 when first married, born in OH. Parents born in OH. Occupation farmer.
" Ruby - wife, age 43, married, age 23 when first married, born in IN Father born in OH. Mother born in IN
" G. Harold - son, age 18, born in IN. Occupation farm hand.

Ancestry.com is where I got the info. On the 1930 census they are taking Gilbert's listed age of 18 and estimating his birth year to be 1912, since they don't have an exact birth date.

As for the SSDI info: his SS# is 307-05-7437. I have never requested any SS info so not sure what the process is. There is an order link through VitalCheck on Ancestry.com - SSDI, but it doesn't indicate the type of info you will get (maybe just what is posted)

I would check the Social Security Admin. From what I can tell there are no restrictions on requesting info through the Freedom of Information Act, about deceased people and if there is they will deny the request. Here is the link:
http://www.ssa.gov/foia/html/foia_guide.htm

Keep an open mind regarding informants who supply the burial/death info. Sometimes they don't know and may just guess. My gr gr grandfather's death cert listed his wife as his mother and his father as John when it is actually Nathaniel. In Ireta's case (unless of course you know for certain) maybe the informant didn't know what happened to Gilbert and assumed him to be deceased.

Also, you may want to contact Clark County, Nevada for a death cert (assuming they will release it - some states require 50yrs after death) That document may help answer your questions.
Here is the link: http://www.cchd.org/birth_certificates.htm

Hope this helps.............................Karen

Re: Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

kdsprunger — 2009-08-10 15:01:32Z

Not related, but found this SSDI record on a Gilbert H. Hughes:

Name: Gilbert H. Hughes
Born November 6, 1911
Died: February 14, 2003
Last Residence: Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada
State Issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

In the 1930 census Gilbert's age was listed at 18yrs., with a birth year approx 1912. The census took place in April-May of that year. If the Gilbert H. Hughes listed in the SSDI is the one you are searching and the same Gilbert from the 1930 census then he wouldn't turn 19 until November after the census was taken, which would then put his birth year at 1911. Also the fact that the SS# was issued in Indiana would possibly indicate this could very well be your Gilbert H. Hughes, but in order to confirm/reject this info, you may want to consider requesting the SSDI records for the above Gilbert H. Hughes.

I hope this helps..........................Karen

Re: FINLEY, WILLIAM

M_LongKropf — 2009-08-22 00:03:21Z

Finley and Delaware County causes me to ask if they would be related to Sarah Ann Finley (1817-1840)that married Job Clevenger? They were married in 1838. I am looking for parents of Sarah Finley.

Re: George W. Gibson Civil War veteran from Delaware Co., IN

Jayne02 — 2009-08-01 15:27:26Z

I'm really more interested in the Vores side.. So let me know if you get any more from that please!
Thanks,
Susan

Re: Beech Grove Cemetery

jvog_family — 2009-10-03 19:35:11Z

Hi Kim, This is crazy, but I just came across your question regarding Mary Evelyn Gade; daughter of John Paul & Sophia Johanna (my grandmother & grandfather.) She was born 30 Jan 1913 & died 06 Feb 1914 (having had pneumonia about 5 times according to my brother. What relation are you to this branch?

Re: FINLEY, WILLIAM

Janni_Sales — 2009-08-21 17:43:33Z

I don't know that I can add much information but this family went to my mother's church (where she grew up), I believe. I recognize some of the names. Maxine and Marcelle were still going up until recently. I don't live anywhere near but visit when I get to go to IN.

Re: Obits and contacts needed for Taylors and Halls

JWilsonA — 2009-08-10 22:35:22Z

Margaret Elizaeth Kerr married Harold Stuart Hall, 20 Feb 1919, in Henry Co., IN.
Harold is son of Henry Thomas Hall and Phelena Electa Guernsey.
Margaret is daughter of Daniel W. Kerr and Grsce E. Wilson, m. 8 Feb 1888, in Delaware Co., IN.

Re: George W. Gibson Civil War veteran from Delaware Co., IN

LEPH1 — 2009-07-24 03:19:15Z

Hello,

Viretta Houck married Charles Abner Clements, son of John Clements. I believe that 2 female relatives of John married Gibsons.

I have been trying to sort out the Clements, Houck, and Gibson families.

Thank you,
Paula

Re: Jacob Edgar Dungan

Wordsmith1945 — 2009-09-09 22:04:06Z

The 1891-92 Muncie City Directory shows five Dungan families in Muncie: George E., Harry F., Joseph A., Leonidas, and Mary A, widow of Joseph. It doesn't show their children and I show no other Dungans in Delaware County at that time.

Re: George W. Gibson Civil War veteran from Delaware Co., IN

oakville47367 — 2009-07-24 02:45:28Z

I am not sure where the Houck family fits in with the Gibson's. I will have to look it up and let you know. For the last year and a half I have not been able to do any genealogy because I am working 2 jobs to stay afloat.

If you can get me how they connect that would be great.
kkcart@aol.com

Re: OLD News Clippings

stephanie2675 — 2009-09-17 15:41:29Z

Hi, I am looking for anything to do with Handsors. If you come across anything could you let me know. Thank you, I'd really appreciate it.
Stephanie

Re: Jacob Edgar Dungan

Apingos1 — 2009-09-09 23:11:21Z

in 1891-92 Jacob Edgan Dungan still live in Huntington Co., As they are there in the 1900 census. In 1910 this family shows up in Albany, In, just NE of Muncie. He works at a handle factory?

thanks for looking

Jacob Edgar Dungan

Apingos1 — 2009-09-09 21:46:11Z

need info about this man and his family. They moved to Delaware Co. prior to 1910.

Michael Kearney
Apingos@aol.com

Jones Cemetery records

JeanneLWebbjr — 2009-08-27 17:47:12Z

I know I've seen these in the past, can't figure out how to find them again. Findagrave.com has only a partial list. Thanks for any help.

Are old wills/probate available online? If not, could someone do a look-up for me?

JeanneLWebbjr — 2009-08-17 06:13:08Z

Clemard Mahoney's will was dated 17 June 1870, probate date is 16 Feb 1872.I'd dearly love a photocopy. If not available, the information from it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thank you. Jeanne W.

Re: FINLEY, WILLIAM

rbumpas140 — 2009-08-19 15:12:51Z

dear barbie
i am related to the finleys through ruby carpenter finley.
ruby was my husbands cousin. his name was byron l. dresbach son of della carpenter dresbach. i have no contact with this side of the family. my husband passed away in 1984 and i remarried and he passed away in 2004. i see that gene finley passed and was surprised. any information you have on this side of the family would be greatly appreciated as i have two daughters to pass it on to.
cherita dresbach bumpas

Re: FINLEY, WILLIAM

rbumpas140 — 2009-08-21 17:15:56Z

dear barbie
thanks so much. i willbe anxious to hear from you.
cherita

Re: Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

kmheart — 2009-08-10 16:37:46Z

I changed my search criteria and found the 1930 census info.

I went through the Vital Check link on Ancestry.com. They rrequire that you identify your relationship to the person you are requesting info. As you'd expect the choices are for direct family members, not 2nd cousins. It is also very expensive - $50+.

I think I'll try using the Message Board in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV to see if someone can find an obit for Gilbert or Ireta.

Not long after I started my genealogy work I realized that most info was only as good as the person recording it, so I've tried to be careful in double checking sources to verify info. The burial info for Ireta is a standard form used by the Beech Grove Cemetery.

Re: Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

kmheart — 2009-08-10 11:56:13Z

Thank you for the information. I have most of this, but there are a few new details.

Milen and Ruby are both buried in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Muncie. There is a headstone nearby which has their daughter-in-law's name, Ireta Josephine, and one of their grandson's name who died at age 13. Their son's name, Gilbert Harold Hughes and birthyear are on the marker, but no date of death. Ireta's obit and burial info says she was a widow at the time of her death in 1985, so I'm uncertain where Gilbert H. may be. Their oldest son, Larry, was born in the early 1940's and their daughter was born in the late 1940's, but I have no further info on either of them. They would be my 2nd cousins and it would be interesting to know something about them.

Re: Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

kmheart — 2009-08-10 15:42:34Z

Karen,

Thanks. This could be valid info. According to the Beech Grove Cemetery burial info I have the last know address for Ireta Josephine Hughes, Gilbert Harold Hughes' mother, was Las Vegas. G. Harold Hughes year of birth on the headstone is 1911. However, Ireta's burial info in 1985 indicates she was a widow, so that may refute the info you have found on Gilbert Hughes.

Other than on-line searches I have not requested actual SSDI records. Is that a cumbersome process? Are there privacy law complications? Did you find a SS # for Gilbert?

Did you find the 1930 Census info through a basic search? I couldn't find this info.

Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

kmheart — 2009-08-09 13:53:13Z

Ruby was one of my grandmother's sisters. She and Milen managed the Delaware County Children's home for many years. They had one son, Gilbert Harold Hughes, who married Ireta Josephine (maiden name unknown). They had 2 grandsons, Larry and Louie, and one granddaughter Dorene. I would be interested in any information about their family.

Re: ORRS of DELAWARE COUNTY

ClaudiaIlona — 2009-09-06 00:29:04Z

Just to correct myself - my Orrs come from Greyabbey and Newtownards! Not Tyrone.

Re: FINLEY, WILLIAM

ELLinSpain — 2009-08-20 15:25:14Z

WW1 DRAFT

Name: William Lawrence Finley
A FARMER
County: RR#3 GASTON, Delaware
State: Indiana
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1883
WIFE: BLANCHE IRENE
Race: White
MEDIUM HEIGHT & BUILD
BROWN EYES & HAIR
FHL Roll Number: 1493141
DraftBoard: 2

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1910
Name: William L Finley
Age in 1910: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Indiana
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's Name: Blanche
Home in 1910: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Blanche Finley
Age in 1910: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's Name: William L
Home in 1910: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
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Name: Eva Finley
Age in 1910: 1 11/12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
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Name: Skidmore Shepley OR SHIPLEY
Age in 1910: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Home in 1910: Washington, Delaware, Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male

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1920
Name: William L Finley
Home in 1920: Harrison, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 36 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
[abt 1885]
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Blanch
Father's Birth Place: Indiana
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Name: Blanch Finley
Home in 1920: Harrison, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 31 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: William L
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Ye
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Name: Eva Finley
Home in 1920: Harrison, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 11 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
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Name: Eugene Finley
Home in 1920: Harrison, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 2 years 7 months
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Son
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Name: Maxene Finley
Home in 1920: Harrison, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 1 year 1 month
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Daughter

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1930
William Finley 46
Blanche Finley 42
Eugene Finley 12
Maxine Finley 11
Brucella Finley 7
Marcelle Finley 7
Noma J Finley 1 2/12
Home in 1930: Harrison, Delaware, Indiana

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INDIANA MARRIAGES

Name: William Finley
Spouse Name: Blanche Shipley
Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1907
Marriage County: Delaware
Source Title 1: Delaware County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1827-1920 Inclusive Volum
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: C-17
OS Page: 330

Re: Milen Edgar and Ruby (Hawthorne) Hughes

ELLinSpain — 2009-08-10 10:45:29Z

you hav'nt indicated any birth dates so, make sense?

Name: Milen F Hughes
Spouse Name: Ruby Hawthorn
Marriage Date: 26 Jan 1910
Marriage County: Jay
Source Title 1: Jay County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Records 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vo
Source Title 3: W. P. A Original Record Located County Clerk's Off
Book: C-K
OS Page: 186

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Name: Milen Hughes
SSN: 312-34-1433
Last Residence: 47305 Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States of America
Born: 26 Sep 1883
Died: Apr 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1951-1952)

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1930
Name: Milen E Hughes
A FARMER
Home in 1930: Perry, Delaware, Indiana
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Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Ohio AS WERE PARENTS
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ruby MARRIED AT AGE 26
Race: White
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Name: Ruby Hughes
Home in 1930: Perry, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887 INDIANA
Relation to Head of House: Wife MARRIED AT AGE 23
Spouse's Name: Milen E
Race: White
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Name: G Harold I Hughes
FARM HAND
Home in 1930: Perry, Delaware, Indiana
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Relation to Head of House: Son

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WW1 DRAFT
Name: Milen Edgar Hughes
A FARMER
County: Delaware, 6 MUNCIE
State: Indiana
WIFE: RUBY
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1883
TALL & SLENDER WITH BLUE EYES & LT BROWN HAIR
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1493141
DraftBoard: 2

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WW2 DRAFT
Name: Milen Edgar Hughes
SELF EMPLOYED
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1883
Birth Place: Seneca, Ohio
Residence: R.R.5 MUNCIE, Delaware, Indiana
PERSON WHO WILL ALWAYS KNOW HIM: RALPH HIATT MUNCIE
Race: White
Roll: WW2_2217950

William Williams & Family Information

kinseeker125 — 2009-08-30 16:43:33Z

William Williams was born 20 December 1760 Ft. Pitt (now Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania). He married (1) Elizabeth Dailey abt. 1786 Brunswick Co. Virginia and (2) Margaret Plunkett 13 October 1796 in Bourbon Co. Kentucky. They lived in Brunswick Co. Virginia, Bourbon Co. Kentucky and Preble Co. Ohio.

Their Children were:
(By 1st wife- Elizabeth)
John R. Williams- b. 06 May 1789, Brunswick Co. Virginia
William D. Williams- b. 04 January 1794, Brunswick Co. Virginia

(By 2nd wife- Margaret)
Jesse Williams- b. 14 December 1797, Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Sarah “Sally” Williams- b. 25 November 1800, Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Joseph Williams- b. 20 March 1803, Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Mary “Polly” Williams- b. 30 December 1805, Near Eaton, Preble Co. Ohio
Infant Williams- b.1808- (Died in Infancy), Eaton, Preble Co. Ohio
David Williams- b. 19 February 1810, Preble Co. Ohio
Absalom Williams- b.23 December 1811, Preble Co. Ohio
Robert Williams- b. 02 April 1814, Preble Co. Ohio

Several descendants of this family have done DNA testing and are in Williams DNA Group 8. The group has a Williams DNA blog which includes this family as well as many of the ancestors of the participants in Group 8. The furthest back ancestor of DNA group 8 is Charles Williams who died in 1692 in Charles City County, Virginia.

The blog address is: http://williamseekers.blogspot.com

The Williams DNA web site is an extensive and informative site containing many Williams lines, it also has great information about DNA testing. The Williams DNA project now includes over 700 members, making it one of the largest. The address is:
http://williams.genealogy.fm/index.php

For more information please reply to this message.

Thank You

Kin_skr at yahoo.dot com

Re: OLD News Clippings

stevecaddel — 2009-08-31 03:37:34Z

Thank you Liz, These names are not in my line.

I appreciate you looking, though.

Jane Caddel

Re: OLD News Clippings

stevecaddel — 2009-08-29 14:44:18Z

Thank you for looking at all these clippings! I'm interested in any information about the Bell, Hooker, Carter surnames, or anything about round barns.

Thanks!

Obits and contacts needed for Chalfants and Tuttles

8caitlin8 — 2009-08-10 15:31:13Z

I am looking for the obits for George Chalfant d. 25 Mar 1908 and Merritt Jasper Tuttle d. 20 Nov 1911 both in Delaware Co. I would also love to contact anyone working on either the Chalfant or Tuttle lines. I have a lot of info and would like to share.

Thank you
Sharon Chalfant

Obits and contacts needed for Taylors and Halls

8caitlin8 — 2009-08-10 16:24:52Z

I would love to contact anyone in Delaware Co. working on the Taylor and Hall lines. I do have quite a bit of info to share. I also need obits on David Taylor d. 1 Oct 1925 and his wife Minerva Hall Taylor who died 13 Jan 1925. Any help on this greatly appreciated!

Thank you.
Sharon

Re: FINLEY, WILLIAM

barbie47304 — 2009-08-21 12:48:37Z

Ruby and Eugene were my grandparents. Larry was my father. I will get some info to you as soon as I can

Barb

Re: OLD News Clippings

LizTexas — 2009-08-29 20:59:13Z

Steve, I have two "Bell" news clips. One (dated: July 20, 1919) references David Bell, a Civil War survivor, and member of the John H. Wilson Post 419 G.A.R., Albany, Indiana. The other, W.V. Bell, principal Albany High School (undated). Both include pictures. If your line, or fringe, forward your snail mail address to ekdeitrick@gmail.com and I'll send to you.
Hope one or both are a match for you,
Liz