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Re: Batten

Jacqueline_Whedbee — 2009-11-02 17:17:58Z

I am very interested in any information you might be able to share regarding Wesley Batten's family. His dau Sarah Jane is the descendant line I am working on.

My email address is JLWhedbe - at - Yahoo.com

Re: Railroad accident 1893-94 William Higgs fatally injured

wimado1 — 2009-11-02 14:02:33Z

LaVona,
I've found a newspaper article about the accident, dated May 16, 1892 (Logansport Pharos), which stated that the accident occurred on May 15, 1892. I've saved it as a pdf, so let me know at wimado@aol.com your email address if you'd like me to sent it to you. It is a long article, mainly discussing the accident. It does name those killed, including Higgs, and lists those injured as well.
Bon

Railroad accident 1893-94 William Higgs fatally injured

lh6039 — 2009-11-02 04:54:48Z

Looking for information on William Higgs who I believe was fatally injured in railroad accident. I have letter alluding to this dated March 1894. He would have been around age 30. Wife may have been named Georgia,parents Missouri (Reed) and William H. Higgs. Burial was in Lawrenceburg. Any information on William and Georgia appreciated. This is a relative. LaVona Wilson

Godsey

greta_casper — 2009-10-22 13:54:39Z

I am looking for a long lost childhood friend.Donna Godsey.
Her sisters were Judy and Paula.She also had a sister Lea who died young.
We went to Buena Vista School and then the one room Chapel school.My family moved to southern Indiana in the early
1960s.I lost touch with her.I would like to hear from her,or anyone who may know what happen to her.

Greta

Re: Barnes

Samuel_POOR — 2009-10-19 12:59:55Z

Thanks for the information

Re: Barnes

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-19 12:16:41Z

Rebecca Barnes
Birth: unknown
Death: Nov. 14, 1839

STATES:
W/O Dr. Thomas Jameson; aged 42yrs

Burial:
Blooming Grove Cemetery
Franklin County
Indiana, USA

Re: Brown, Foster, Jones, Lanning, Martin and Reed

Samuel_POOR — 2009-10-19 01:33:30Z

Yes I know of the Lannings in Franklin County and Rush County. Thanks for the help, every little bit helps.

Re: Brown, Foster, Jones, Lanning, Martin and Reed

DennisDFritz — 2009-10-19 00:41:36Z

Are you in contact with the Lanning family here in Brookville, IN. I think they still have a pretty large family reunion in the summer, and their local genealogy is well documented.

You may start that by contacting the Brookville Library, and finding the date and current president of the Lanning family reunion.

Re: Brown, Foster, Jones, Lanning, Martin and Reed

Samuel_POOR — 2009-10-18 21:37:16Z

Bon please send them to [ Poor8300@aol.com ]and thanks for the info.
Sam

Re: Brown, Foster, Jones, Lanning, Martin and Reed

wimado1 — 2009-10-18 19:41:59Z

Hello,
I can send you pdf copies of the obituary pages for Matthew Lanning and George Manning. Let me know the address you'd like them sent to.
Bon

Re: GORDON/ALEXANDER marriage

castle96 — 2009-10-18 17:17:39Z

I am unable to tell if there might be a connection or not. My Robert Alexander family, after leaving PA, moved to KY, then to OH, then on to Indiana. I noticed your Nancy Ann Alexander's brother Peter was born in OH c1840 (1860 Decatur Co., IN census). But your William was b. c1818 PA and my Robert C. Alexander was b. c1777 in PA. One of his daughters was born 1827 in Hamilton Co., OH, so my family moved from PA quite early on. I still have not found the parents of Robert C. Alexander - but remain hopeful that one day they'll be "discovered". Thanks for posting and good luck. Janice Mauldin Castleman

Barnes

Samuel_POOR — 2009-10-18 15:42:28Z

I am trying to find any and all information on the following person.
1. Rebecca Barnes died in Franklin County, Indiana on the 14 of November 1839 buried in Blooming Grove Cemetery.

Brown, Foster, Jones, Lanning, Martin and Reed

Samuel_POOR — 2009-10-18 15:38:18Z

I am trying to find the final resting place or the obituaries of the following persons.
1. Mathew Brown born abt. 1860 and died 1935
2. Nancy A. (Lanning) Brown born 1863 and died 1944
3. Joseph T. Lanning born 1854 and died 1939
4. Emma A. (Foster) Lanning born 1855 and died 1925
5. William H. Lanning born 1853 and died 1939
6. Katherine A. (Jones) Lanning born 1857 and died 1945
7. George R. Lanning born 1850 and died 1931
8. Anna or Hanna E. (Martin) Lanning born 1852 and died 1924
9. David A. Lanning born 1860 and died 1948
10. Ida M.(Reed) born 1860 and died 1924
11. Keturah Lanning born 1858 and died 1941

Re: Sims Cemetery

amerryheart2002 — 2009-10-14 09:57:43Z

Thank you for the link.

Re: Luker, Lewis, Jones, Balmain Families in Franklin Co.

michaeldhenry1 — 2009-10-13 23:22:00Z

George and Emma Lewis were my great grandpartents....
My mother Robin is from the Luker side.....would love to hear from you.......
Michael

Re: Sims Cemetery

christinemacke — 2009-10-13 10:23:54Z

Let me work on a number for you, I have relatives on Sims Board. In the mean time, here is the Corp of engineers link for you. Just copy into your browser.
http://www.union-county.lib.in.us/Union%20County%20History/C...

Chris

Re: Sims Cemetery

amerryheart2002 — 2009-10-09 11:34:28Z

I appreciate the info. . .
Thank you,

Re: Sims Cemetery

GarySacre65 — 2009-10-08 14:25:23Z

I have the Corp of Engineers listing of all persons moved from the original Sims cemetery to the new cemetery at New Fairfield. There are many unknowns shown on the listing. The only Turner shown is for your Olive Turner and it does not show her birth date only her death date of 1855. I have no contact info for the cemetery sexton and I am unable to travel to the cemetery. I have ancestors buried there as well. Sorry I can be of little help.

Gary Sacre

Re: Stockinger & Hannabaum Marriage

jpm — 2009-07-12 17:07:04Z

I have a copy of a m. license of Catherine Stockinger to Frank Hannabaum. Is she the same Catherine Stockinger, who was my grandfather's sister, who married John Martin Schwartz 21 Apr 1870 in Ripley Co., IN? She would have been very young to have m. in 1862. She d. 5 Mar 1937 in Denver, CO and is buried there in Crown Hill Cemetery. She was b. 31 Dec 1847 in Ripley Co., IN.

Re: Mary Deter age 90 in 1907, Fairfield

cuzzinkc — 2009-07-30 16:44:57Z

Hello
I'm not related to Mary Deter, but it sounds like a great photo to put on the Franklin County INGenWeb website. If no one else claims it, I will take it!

My mailing address is:
Karen Creamer
2929 Vermont Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331

Thanks!

Re: MCDANIEL-CARMER-YOUNG-SNODDY

lauracars — 2009-07-14 17:58:53Z

Disregard this query. I now know this is not my McDaniel, but I do have records I collected on this family.
Carleen

Re: Tucker- Fry

jmtucker — 2009-07-15 22:37:55Z

Russell

You're post is timely, as I have recently been working on identifying the Ruben Tucker that was married to Grace Fry. I don't think he is the same as the indigent Ruben in the 1880 census however. Contact me if you'd like to discuss this.

Joe Tucker

Re: SWEETMAN

cookery1 — 2009-07-19 17:52:11Z

Hi there,
I am carol sweetman and I live in East London South Africa my dad passed away at the age of 95 yrs old and he was writing the family history I have found the name of Thomas Sweetman in the book but do not know if you have any ties in S.A

John Phillips & Keziah Phillips Connection

cior1 — 2009-07-22 13:44:22Z

I am trying to connect John Phillips, who entered the VA line from Georges Creek, PA during the Revolution, and eventually settled in Butler Co., Ohio, with Keziah Phillips from Georges Creek, married to James Davis. There was a Keziah Phillips also in Butler Co., Ohio, much younger than the Keziah from PA, but possibly a namesake. John’s daughter, Jemima, married James Wood in Botetourt, Co., VA before moving on to Ohio.

Any information or ideas will be appreciated

Re: MCDANIEL-CARMER-YOUNG-SNODDY

C_McDannald — 2009-07-14 17:53:45Z

Would be interested in communicating with anyone researching the above querry

Re: Sims Cemetery

GarySacre65 — 2009-10-08 14:24:48Z

Re: Sims Cemetery

christinemacke — 2009-10-07 00:44:49Z

Yes, the cemetery is open. It was moved from its original location when the Lake was built. It is a gorgeous cemetery and well amintained. It is endowed for many many years to come. I have many pictures from the cemetery but not of the Turners. I'm not local, sorry I can't be more help.
Christine Abernathy Macke

Re: Linch family

stargurl0303 — 2009-06-30 18:52:37Z

I have three different references for husbands of Mary - James Nurboraugh, John Hall, and now John Myers. Did she have three spouses, or do I have bad info? Do you have a reference to her marriage to John Myers?

Joseph, born 31. Dec. 1824, Ringsheim

Ulrike97 — 2009-06-21 08:37:39Z

OSB Ringsheim 127

Michael Betscher, born 24. Sept. 1793
Maria Anna Betscher, maiden name Venis, born ......
marriage 18. Nov. 1816

children:
Joseph, born 21. Febr. 1817, died 15. Aug. 1823
Magdalena, born 12. June 1819
Kaspar, born 01. Jan. 1823
Joseph, born 31. Dec. 1824
Johann, born 17. June 1827
Melchior, born 06. Jan. 1830
Amand, born 12. Oct. 1831
Maria Anna, born 01. March 1837

The whole family emigrated from Ringsheim, Baden
to America 1849.

Joseph Betscher, Ringsheim, Baden Germany

Ulrike97 — 2009-06-19 20:10:15Z

Hello Franklin,

here the family of Joseph Betscher, Ringsheim

Michael Betscher, born 24. Sept. 1793
and his wife
Maria Anna Betscher, maiden name Venis, born .....
marriage 18. Nov. 1816

children:
Joseph, born 21. Febr. 1817, died 15. Aug. 1823
Magdalena, born 12. June 1819
Kaspar, born 01. Jan. 1823
Joseph, born 31. Dec. 1824
Johann, born 17. June 1827
Melchior, born 06. Jan. 1830
Amand, born 12. Oct. 1831
Maria Anna, born 01. March 1837

The whole family emigrated 1849 to America.

U L I

Re: BOEHMER, SCHERER, HAMMERLE

frogie104 — 2009-07-05 18:38:43Z

I am a Boehmer and have recently started researching my family history. I have a Great Great Grandfather that was born in Franklin County Missouri.

Re: Stockinger & Hannabaum Marriage

williamcwright_1 — 2009-07-11 03:58:18Z

Hello Larry,

Did you ever find any info about Catharine? I have some info on the Stockinger family and I think based on family history that the Catherine in my wife's tree may be the one that you're looking for.

Regards,

Bill Wright
Columbia, MD

Re: Tucker- Fry

russellboo — 2009-07-16 02:59:22Z

OK Joe, when ever you get some free time, just email me, all the info I have was posted today.

Russell

Tucker- Fry

russellboo — 2009-07-15 20:09:15Z

Hi, I am looking for a Mary Tucker age 21 in 1880, with a son named Reuben Tucker age 1, they were living in the Poor House in Brookville, it says she was single, and I was wondering if this a out of wedlock baby or that she was divorced? I did not find her in 1870 census.or after 1880.
Reuben Tucker,age 30 was in the 1910 census with his wife Grace Fry Tucker, she died on Jan.5,1912 in Fairfield and was buried there in the Old Franklin cemt, Her parents were George D.Fry (he died on Feb 24,1913 and Addie ????B-in 1864?,Died ???? she was his second wife, George's mother was Sarah A. Fry and I believe his father was Samuel Fry.George might have had a sister named Jenny age 20 in 1880.
The would like any info on these families if anyone can help ?? The main reason for these questions, a son of Reuben Tucker ,was named Leander Tucker (born 1906-07?) was put in the Greensburg IOOF Home in 1912, after his mother died, he was adopted by the Edger Rozzell family here in Greensburg, he later became a banker and was well known here,Now his daughter is trying to find out info on her fathers family. She does not know any of this I just posted, because I just found it myself, would like to know more so I can give it too her So I also need to know what happen or where Reuben Tucker went too.Any help or new info greatly appreciated
Thanks, Russell Wilhoit,Decatur County genealogist Greensburg, Indiana contact me at russell.wilhoit.1@comcast.net

Re: MCDANIEL-CARMER-YOUNG-SNODDY

CarleenCarnivale60 — 2009-07-14 18:09:19Z

My address is ccarnivale@aol.com

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Isaac HART and Mary CARRUTHERS

bobboss55 — 2009-08-24 17:07:58Z

Trying to track down a set of ggg-grandparent. Isaac HART and Mary CARRUTHERSA. Records indicate that tey both immigated from Northern Ireland in 1818. I have found reference to Isaac's immigration in 1817 from Ireland thru Baltimore ending up in Franklin Countyh. I have been unable to locate any referenceto Mary's immigration though. The reference I found an extract from was: FRANKLIN COUNTY, INDIANA, NATURALIZATION RECORDS, BOOK 1, 23 SEPTEMBER 1826 - 11 MARCH 1839. [Compiled by Rebah M. Fraustein.] In The Hoosier Genealogist, vol. 18:4 (Dec. 1978), pp. 59-72. I have not been able to find this. Any idea's?

Bob

Re: Seely/ Larmore 1800's Franklin Co.

amandajk85 — 2009-09-22 03:15:39Z

I think I may be able to halp but I may not be 100% correct. Please let me know if you see something wrong.

Sarah Gold married Fredrick Sholts

They had Andrew Jackson Sholts (3/28/1815-2/2/1891)
He married Susan A Witkins (9/16/1816-10/15/1851)

They had:
Fredrick
Eliza(1840-1848)
Phebe
Sarah Elizabeth

Susan Died 10-15-1851
____________________________________________________________
James Finley married Marry Galloway

They had Sarah Ann Finley 12/2/1814?29-5/21/1889)
She married William Seely?/?/18??-6/18/1849)

They had:
?Tabitha
?Matilda
Charlie
Oliver (Died1849)
William H.(Died1849)
?Lydia(born after Williams death)

____________________________________________________________
Andrew Jackson Sholts married Sarah Ann Finley Seely 2/14/1852 in Franklin Co. Indiana.

They had Susan Sholts in 1853

I believe Sarah Ann Finley and William Seely were married in Indiana and may have moved to Iowa for a while then back to Indiana. She must have stayed in Indiana for a while after her husbands death. She moved to Illinois after she married Andrew Jackson Sholts. I believe they are both buried in Whites Co. Il

Andrew Jackson Sholts first wife Susan and child Eliza Jane are buried in an abandon cemetery just down the road from where the Seely Burial Grounds are said to be located.

Please email with any corrections
amandajk85@yahoo.com

Re: Ramey/Purcell/Marsh

bob84108 — 2009-08-24 05:41:18Z

Hi, I am a descendent of Maria Ramey and Stephen J Ramsey. I have been trying to find anything on them. All I have is that Annora Marsh their daughter is my great grandmother. I have not been able to find anything on her parents. Did Stephen and Maria have anymore children, when were they born, and where did they die. Thanks to anyone that can help me.
Bob Powell

Re: Brauchla/Fry

bbmartinzoo1 — 2009-08-20 05:49:50Z

Hi Julia,

I just now saw your post and yes, I'd very much like to have a copy of the article you mentioned! I hope you are still checking this thread.

Thank You,
Brenda Brauchla Martin

Re: Metamora Cemetery

NolaMrtn1 — 2009-09-19 02:23:38Z

Go to this webstie http://www.ingenweb.org/infranklin/pages/cemeteries/1metamor... to see Metamora burials. I don't bel. I saw anyone name Pea there. If you go to this websit
http://www.ingenweb.org/infranklin/pages/CemeteryIndex.html
you can see the cemeteries in Franklin Co and look through them to see if she is buried in one of them.

You have to click on each cem. group (A-G H-R & S-Z) then you will see the names of the cemeteries. There will be Grave Listing in blue click it and you can scroll down to see if Mildred Pea is buried in any of them. No need to reply. You are welcome.

Cemetery Lookup: Louis Lunsford Burke (c.1829-aft.1900)

Jesse_Stamper — 2009-09-02 17:03:37Z

Could someone please lookup the following person and see if he is buried in Franklin Co., IN?

Louis Lunsford Burke, (i.e. L. L. Burke), born c. 1829 in Indiana; died aft. 1900 in Brookville, Franklin Co., IN. He was married 1) Elizabeth Huckeby (c.1833-1852), 1850 in Perry Co., IN; 2) to Margaret (Sullivan?), abt. 1852/3.

"Louis Burke" is listed in the 1900 Franklin Co., IN census. He is 71 years old, living in Brookville, he is a widower.

I think Louis L. Burke is buried in Franklin Co., IN. I need to find his death date.

If someone could conduct this lookup I would be extremely grateful.

Jesse Stamper

Re: Sims Cemetery

amerryheart2002 — 2009-10-07 18:42:25Z

Christine,
Thank you for the information. Would you have a phone number of the cemetery/maintance person?

Thank you!

Franklin county harpers

anneross48 — 2009-07-27 00:43:44Z

I'm trying to find a parcel of land and the name of a female Harper living in Franklin county in 1823 on an 80 acre "plantation" owned by Samuel Harper. Samuel died in Hamilton county ohio in 1823. He left this land to his two youngest brothers, Nathan and David.( He had two other brothers, William and James. James, I presume ,lived in Hamilton County Ohio). I do not know the father's name. If David and Nathan didn't ' share and share alike' the land was to go to another brother Wiliam Harper. I have no other information regarding this property. no township or range or date of purchase. Perhaps it was owned by another Harper and left to Samuel. I also have no date of death for Samuel's mother.Since her daughter Nancy was in her 3o's in 1823 ( i have no idea of Samuel's age at death) I'm guessing this female harper was at least 65 . Would appreciate any and all help. Thank you.

Re: Mary Deter age 90 in 1907, Fairfield

rkincaid131 — 2009-07-30 23:43:47Z

This is a Ben Winans photo. It's in the book that was recently published.

Seberry Snow

cadarlington718 — 2009-07-28 13:50:58Z

Seberry Snow married Florence Sales, in Franklin County Indiana, Their daughter Edna born 1929, married Walter Johnson. He passed away and Edna married again about 6 years ago. I have lost touch and do not know the new name. Would like to get in touch with the children of Edna for Snow family research. The famiy has lived in and around Medmora since the 1920s. Seberry is the son of John and Minvera Donovan Snow. He is my great Uncle.
Charlotte

Arthur Donovan, Franklin County, Indiana

cadarlington718 — 2009-08-07 02:06:44Z

Looking for the family of Arthur Donovan, Wife Vester, children Lottie, Floreta, Gloria, Buford, Eugene, Stella, Della. Last location 1930 Census in Franklin, Floreta has several spellings did marry a Wernke and lived in Batesville 1991, died in Cinn. need obit, every one else seens to dissapear, Arthur son of Nathan and Jane Mott Donovan, Vester born in Tenn about 1986, Arthur would have been an Uncle to Seberry Snow of Medmora, Family seem to have moved from Medemora to Riley.

Mary Deter age 90 in 1907, Fairfield

nwygant151 — 2009-07-30 09:53:31Z

Hi -

My parents used to frequent antique shops, and I found in their attic a photo, no doubt bought for the frame, of an old woman at a spinning wheel. Handwritten inscription on the back reads "Mary Deter, age 90, Fairfield Ind, March 17, 1907. Let me know if you're interested.

Sims Cemetery

amerryheart — 2009-10-05 17:41:44Z

Is this cemetery still open and does someone manage it?
I would like to ask about a Olive Turner b. ? d. 1855 buried in Sims Graveyard
I wonder if there is a marker showing her birthdate?
Also is husband: James Turner buried next to her and any info on his marker?
Anyone else buried in the family plot?
Thank you!

Peter Crusa Cruse

louisegudas — 2009-08-05 04:26:35Z

I have a photocopy of an obituary from a Summerfield, Kansas newpaper, 1922.
Peter Crusa, born in Franklin County, 7 January, 1845.
Parents were Frederick and Louisa Crusa.
Siblings were: Eliza Wagner, Louis Crusa, Mary Firsich, Carrie Egelhoff, Chris Crusa, Charles Crusa and 3 others not named.
I will mail this photocopy to anyone who wishes it.

John F. Wagner

louisegudas — 2009-08-05 03:56:12Z

I have a copy of a page from a Marshall County, Kansas book that speaks of John F. Wagner, born in Franklin County on 22 May 1877. Marriage: Lillie M. Heiserman in Marshall Co., Kansas. Children: Clifford A. and Viola I.
It says his parents were Jacob and Eliza Cruse Wagner.
Children of Jacob and Eliza were: Harry, Louis J, Charles P, John F., Edward and William C.
Jacob's children from a first marriage were: Todd, Katherine Mertes of California, and Addie Poffinbarger of Nebraska.
I can mail this photocopy to anyone interested.