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MITCHELL family

vickifgc54 — 19 Jun 2006 2:18:56 GMT

I'm searching for the parents and ancestors of Franc[i]s MITCHELL (11 Mar 1836--25 Oct 1909). She married Willis Green PIRTLE on 23 Dec 1853 in Greene Co., In. Both Francis and Willis may have been born in Greene Co., but I haven't found any leads for her. If you have any information, please contact me. Thanks.

Obituary of Nancy (JOHNSON) COURTNEY [28 Sep 1865 - 16 May 1940]

DebraDougherty434 — 4 Sep 2006 2:26:15 GMT

The Washington Democrat, Washington, Indiana, Thursday, May 16, 1940, page 1:

"MRS. COURTNEY TAKEN BY DEATH WEDNES. NIGHT. NANCY COURTNEY, 74, WILL BE BURIED FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Elnora, Ind., May 16 - Mrs. Nancy COURTNEY, 74, widow of the late George COURTNEY and a well known Elnora resident for the past 55 years, died Wednesday night at 7 o'clock at the family home. Death of Mrs. COURTNEY was attributed to a complication of ailments, resulting from a fracture of the hip received two months ago at her home.

Native of Greene county, the deceased was born September 28, 1865, a daughter of Warren and Nancy (BAKER) JOHNSON. As a young woman she married Mr. COURTNEY, who preceded her in death on May 31, 1937.

Three children of the union survive. They are Mrs. Nellie TROTTER of Linton, Ralph and Edna COURTNEY of Elnora. Also are one brother, Gideon JOHNSON of Bloomfield, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. COURTNEY was a member of the Elnora Christian church, and funeral services will be held there at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. R. F. Laycock in charge. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery, with W. H. Tomey in charge."

Craft, Close, Pebbles

PJ DeHoog — 20 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My grt Grandfather was Benjamin Frank Craft. He was married to Elizabeth Miller on November 19, 1863. They had 3 children, John R. Craft, b. 1865, Henry A. Craft, b. 1867, and Jesse Craft, b. 1869. Elizabeth died and Benjamin married Cynthia K. Close on November 28, 1880. They had one child, Nellie Odessa Craft, b. February 5, 1883. Cynthia Close was married before as well, to William Pebbles. They had Children, Charles Myron Pebbles., Anna Della Pebbles, Hattie D. Pebbles and Iva Grace Pebbles. Seeking any info on all above.

George R. Fisher-Looking for burial location

silentpcgal — 30 Sep 2008 9:55:11 GMT

Does anyone have information on George R. Fisher born in 1807 in Virginia? I am looking for his burial location in Greene County. He married Sarah Swope. His parents were Daniel Fisher and Elizabeth Carnall. He died sometime between 1883 and 1900. Any help greatly appreciated.

Lanette

Proof that Obediah T. Barker who married Sarah Cochran was the son of Thomas Barker and Martha Truax?

sisterofthesunnah1 — 10 May 2008 8:09:19 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for any solid evidence that Obediah Barker who married Sarah Cochrane in Greene County, Indiana in 1834 was the son of Thomas Barker and Martha Truax.

I've searched the web and found many family trees listed that Obediah T. Barker who was born in 1792/3 and died 1849 in New Orleans, LA who was the son of Thomas Barker and Martha Traux and that he married Sarah Cochran and had children: John, Eliza, Elizabeth, Nancy and Tilman.

However, I through my research I think that the Obediah who married Sarah Cochran was not the Obediah who's parents were Thomas Barker and Martha Truax.

Reasons being in 1850 census record for Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana there is an Obediah Barker born about 1793 in Kentucky married to a Mary. They have children of their own. The names and dates correspond with earilier census records (1830 & 1840).

There are two Obediah Barkers living in Greene County, Indiana in 1840. One Obediah Barker is between the ages of 40 and 50. Making him born around 1790 and 1800.

The other Obediah Barker is between the ages of 20 and 30, with 1 female between the ages of 20 and 30. With 1 son under 5 and 2 girls under 5.

In the 1850 census we find a Sarah Barker age 34. (Would have been 24 in 1840) with 5 children. 1 son named John aged 14 (would have been 4 years old in 1840) and one daughter named Eliza age 12 (would have been 2 in 1840) which makes it more likely that this family fit in with the Obediah in 1840 who was between 20 and 30.

So once again, is there any solid proof that Obediah Barker who married Sarah Cochran was the son of Thomas Barker and Martha Truax and not a grandson or some other relation?

Also does anyone know if Thomas and Martha might have had a son named John Barker?

Anyone know where the name "Tilman" comes from?

Obituary of Enoch S. STONE [1812NC—1900IN]

rjcksn_1 — 1 Nov 2004 1:16:53 GMT

Goodman/Haussin/Wagner

tbrown3589 — 17 Sep 2008 2:48:07 GMT

Looking for family information (ancestry and additional descendants) of William Haussin.

William married Olive Goodman, of Greene County, Indiana c.a. 1929. William was b. Sep 22,1909 and d.Jan 1987; Olive was b. Oct 6, 1910 d May 3 2002

Olive was the dau. of William Presley Goodman, and Patsy Odessa (Dessie) Bedwell of Greene County.

William and Olive Haussin, had at least William Jr. (Billy) Haussin b. apr 1930 d 2003; and Betty Jean Haussin, b. 1934.
Betty Jean m. James Wagner in Green County c.a. 1955.

Other Haussin's listed in SSDI from Greene County include: ADA Haussin, GREGG Haussin, OSCAR Haussin... no family connection is known.

Reverend Bruce Hazel Circuit Pastor

Madhappy — 17 Sep 2008 1:39:46 GMT

I am looking for any photos of Rev. Bruce Hazel. He was circuit minister for Solsberry, Hobbieville, Coleen, Ashcraft, and Mineral Churches. I hope someone has photo of him, maybe from wedding, church picnic, baptism, funeral, or some other event. Maybe someone has picture of him in a group picture, I am not picky. Rev Bruce Hazel was my grandfather and I have no pictures of him. He was circuit preacher from about 1925 to 1946 for Greene County. He lived in Bloomington Indiana. He also worked in the Limestone business. Please check your photos, and asked around your families from any pictures. Thanks, Madeline

1966 obituary

christine — 30 Jul 2004 12:07:45 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find an obitaury
for someone who died in Linton, Greene county IN
in 1966?

Thanks, Christine

Lookup

tbrown3589 — 16 Sep 2008 8:48:54 GMT

Looking for marriage info for Betty J. Haussin to James Wagner or Waggoner. Married in Green County, Indiana prob. around 1955-60.

Also interested in bride's mothers name and maiden name, fathers name (believed to be William Haussin), and sibs, if possible.

Abel P. Hamilton s/o Hans & Elizabeth b. 1827

darylbruner — 10 Sep 2008 9:44:00 GMT

Looking for the death date of Abel P. Hamilton b. 29 Jul 1827 Guernsey Co., OH, the s/o Hans and Elizabeth (Fogle) Hamilton. He married Eliza Gilpin 1848 Guernsey Co., OH. Eliza was b. 23 May 1830 OH and died 7 Aug 1883. She is buried in Solsberry Cemetery. I did not find a listing for Abel. He was in the 1870 and 1880 census for Greene Co. but not in the 1900 census. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Daryl Bruner
Lyrad22@aol.com

Willia Jarrell ( - );In

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 9 Sep 2008 3:49:17 GMT

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Source

source note 1: Roger Allan Cox
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I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant
and insignificant others, children and cemeteries on the following:

FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT
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HUSBAND: Willie JARRELL
BORN:
MARR:
DIED: living 1911 Linton, Greene Co IN
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Mar 2003
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WIFE: Katherine ???
BORN:
DIED: living 1911 Linton, Greene Co IN
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Other...data supplied by source note 1, 16 Mar 2003
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1 | NAME: ??? JARRELL
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask!

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Tx, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <>< Josh 24:15

Riddle/Melton

judithras — 1 Feb 2002 7:45:44 GMT

Daniel Family

Patrick — 13 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning the Daniel family in Greene County, Indiana in the 1800's. Specifically, concerning William Daniel, b. about 1764,place unknown, d. date unknown; Nathaniel Daniel, b. 1784 in VA, married to Susanna Eberley (Everley?), d. in Monroe county date unknown; J.William Daniel b. Sept. 22, 1803 in Kentucky, married to Eliza Hite, d. August 2, 1857 in Greene County.

Columbus O. Turley

mburch_1 — 25 Aug 2003 9:20:31 GMT

Looking for information about Columbus O. Turley. He is listed as the step son of John G. Barge in the 1880 census. John married Malinda J. (Bullock) Turley. Columbus is listed as age 11 in this census. Any information would be appreciated.

Melissa

Sexton/Sexson

Patricia O'Connor — 10 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Info needed on William SEXSON (SEXTON) who married Cassie GRAY (nee BROWN) on Nov 23, 1850 in Greene Co. William is believed to be widower of Jane BISHOP, father of Manerva, Allen Major and James, probably others unknown. William and Cassie had dau. Angeline J. who married David PRYOR Nov. 2, 1873 in Greene Co. and had ch: William, Edna and Richard. William's daughter, Manerva, raised his sons, Allen and James in Shelby Co. A William SEXSON bought land in Greene Co. in 1839. Is this same man? Would like to contact descendants. Any info appreciated

Obituary of James J. DENNY [1841PA1923IN]

rjcksn — 22 Jun 2001 10:28:43 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, July 26, 1923, Volume XLVII, Number 37, Page 5, Column 3, DEATHS HARVEST. DENNY. [Transcribed 19 April 2001 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Librarys IHS Microfilm Records.]

Mr. James J. DENNY was born January 2, 1841, in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and departed from this life, July 8, 1923, at the age of eighty-two years, six months and six days.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George DENNY, and was the oldest of the family of eight children, having four brothers and three sisters, four of whom have preceded him in death. These were Eliza Jane RAMSEY, Martha Ellen SHARPLES, William DENNY and Calvin DENNY. The three who survive are, Mrs. John PAGE and Messrs. Lemon and Harve DENNY.

When the children were small the family moved from Pennsylvania to Southern Indiana. Mr. DENNY was married September 12, 1861, to Miss Martha LANGTON, who was taken Home to be with the Lord, January 22, 1916. To them were born two children, Mr. Robert DENNY and Mrs. Minnie BLACKMORE, both of whom are living.

During the Civil War he served his country as a private in CO H 38TH REGIMENT INDIANA INFANTRY.

He united with the united Presbyterian church in early life, and was holding his membership in that church at the time of his death. He was reverent in his observance of the Sabbath and was faithful in his attendance at the church as long as health permitted.

Besides those mentioned above, he is survived by five grandchildren and one great grandchild, and many relatives and friends, of both young and old. Earth has lost and Heaven has gained. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our father and grandfather, James J. DENNY.

Robert DENNEY and Family
CHARLES BLACKMORE and family.

Pictorial History of Greene County Indiana

ConnieGoodman99 — 9 Aug 2008 11:59:07 GMT

Can anyone help me find this book. Thanks in advance.

Connie

James F. Steward, wife Hattie Hill

donmatson63 — 4 Aug 2008 2:20:32 GMT

Looking for descendants of children of James F. Steward who married Hattie Hill who were buried in Steward Cem. in Jefferson Twp., Greene Co.,In.
1. Susan M. b. 12/6/1894 d. when in 1925? buried
Grandview Cem. in Bloomfield. She married 2/28/1913
Greene Co.,In. to Floyd Ezra Wright & had
a. Charles C. b. 9/5/1913 Greene Co.,In.
b. Virginia G. b. 2/9/1917 Greene Co.,In.
c. male b. 9/11/1919 Greene Co.,In.
2. Jesse R. b. 10/?/1897
3. Bessie A. b. 2/10/1900 Greene Co.,In.
4. Lizzie b. ca. 1904
Possibly need this info. right away before Sat. 8/9/2008.
Thank you
Don

Floyd Ezra Wright & wife Susan M. Steward

donmatson63 — 4 Aug 2008 2:32:40 GMT

Looking for all descendants of Floyd Ezra Wright who married Susan M. Hill on 2/28/1913 Greene Co.,In. & who both died in 1925 & were buried in Grandview Cem. in Bloomfield. Their children were
1. Charles Cletus b. 9/5/1913
2. Doris b. ca. 1916
3. Virginia G. b. 2/9/1917
4. Hugh b. 9/11/1919
5. Dexter b. ca. 1921
Need this info. right away before Sat. 8/9/2008, as to put it in a family history.
Thanks
Don

George Washington Huffman's Step-Children

ahbrown124 — 26 Jul 2008 10:41:58 GMT

Need birth parents of Effie Steele b. 1886, Bertha Steele b. 1888, and Benjamin Franklin Steele b. 1891. All in Indiana. Raised in Greene, Arkansas by George Washington Huffman and Martha Huffman from Taylor Township, Greene, Indiana.

John Meredith

jmorris92 — 11 Apr 2002 10:57:11 GMT

Do you know the name of John Meredith's wife or any info on John? Did he have a daughter, Sarah Eve, and a son, Charles, born in Greene County?

Looking for birth records

osby2003 — 20 Jul 2008 2:23:47 GMT

I am looking for birth records of my gggrandfather. His name was George F Ridgway/Ridgeway, born Dec 8, 1873 in Worthington, Green, Indiana. His parents names were George W. Ridgway and Mary E. Ridgway. They were from Pike County, Ohio. He was born on the way back home from visiting relatives in Indiana. Would appreciate any information. Would be willing to pay for costs of a copy of birth record.
Thanks again.

LARRS of Greene County IN

cathy slater — 4 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Need info on ANNA JULIA LARR dob 1866 Greene Cty IN, m. EBB(EBNEZER)B TALLEY dob 1865 Greene Cty IN.

Parents are ALBERT LARR dob 1824 Oh m. JANE F ARMSTRONG dob 1827 IN. 1850 Greene Cty census shows addl children of REBECCA dob 1848 & MALE dob 1849.

Possible parents for Albert are DAVID LARR dob 1797 PA m. NANCY ? dob 1801 VA. 1850 Greene Cty census shows children ages 21-9 yrs born Oh & ages 4 yrs-2 months born Indiana.

Blaker-Hash Elmira need marriage date & Place

LynnHam27 — 10 Jul 2008 11:57:19 GMT

Elmira b 1893 dau fo Stephen Hash married when & where to Willard Blaker? When & where did she die & buried?
Known children Gertrude married Freeland Honeycutt 2nd a Shields; son Charles Blaker.
Any info appreciated
Thanks
Lynn

Greenville TALLY, Martha RICE, Catharine NORRIS-VAUGHN

normansboss — 26 Nov 2005 8:39:00 GMT

Obituary of Arison C. FLANIGAN [1829IN-1894IN]

Robert L. Jackson — 13 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, September 7, 1894, "OBITUARY - FLANIGAN."

Arison C. FLANIGAN was born in Harrison county, Indiana, December 25, 1829, and died at his home in Bloomfield, August 30, 1894. He was married to Mariah LEHMAN, of Bloomfield, Ind., November 21, 1867. To them were born four children, two of whom preceded him to the spirit land. he has been a devoted member of the Baptist church for more than thirty years and was an ordained deacon in the church.

The funeral services were held in the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. WHITSITT. Interment in the Bloomfield cemetery. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn their loss.
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[Note: The two daughters mentioned in last paragraph were Hutoka (FLANIGAN) SAYRE[1870IN-1960IN]and Elizabeth Florence (FLANIGAN) RODENBECK[1873IN-196_CA?]. R.L. Jackson 1/13/1999.]

A.C. Flaningan aka Arison Crecelius Flaningam / Flannigan

CSG93 — 1 Jul 2008 4:49:25 GMT

Looking for information on Arison Crecelius Flaningam/Flaningam who was living in Bloomfield, Greene County, in the 1870 and 1880 censuses with his wife and children.

He was born in Harrison County in 1828 and is believed to be the son of Arison Flaningam born in New Jersey and Mary Polly Zubrotin Crecelius who died in Jan 1828 in Harrison County. This Arison would also be half-brother of Jesse Gaines Crecelius of Mississippi, son of Mary and an unknown father.

Father Arison Sr. remarried Letitia Sinclair in Aug 1828 in Harrison County.

There is a land purchase on record for an Arison Crecelius Flaningam who purchased 40 acres in 1844 near the White River in Greene County. It is likely the purchase was made by Arison Sr. since Arison Jr was barely 15 in 1844 at the time of purchase, and he followed this family to Burleson County Texas in 1860. But, I have come across conflicting information that claims Arison Sr.'s middle name was John in a book called "The Descendants of Jesse Gaines Crecelius 1815-1900". This middle name has not been proven.

It appears that Arison Jr. left Texas and came back to Indiana where he stayed and raised his family and died in 1894.

Any information on this family, including obits, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Walter Lankford Greene Co., IN d. Mar 1978 is obit available?

JoBennett28 — 21 Mar 2006 3:33:10 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Walter Lankford b. 1899 who resided in Greene Co., IN? Also any info on his wife, born about 1902? Walter died March 1978, is an obit available?

Thanks in advance,
jo bennett

e mail me direct at:
jobennett4321@hotmail.com

Need death lookup 1982, Worthington, for Esperance "Esther" King

donmatson63 — 24 Jun 2008 2:16:30 GMT

Can someone find what month & day in 1982 that Esperance "Esther" King died? She was the wife of Harry O. King & was buried in Worthington cemetery?
Thanks
Don

JACOB BRUCE, wife MALINDA REDDIN?

donmatson63 — 5 Apr 2003 4:32:08 GMT

Looking for descendants & ancestors of Jacob A. Bruce b. 5/25/1821 In. d. 1/7/1887, buried Ky. Ridge Cem. in Jackson Twp., Greene Co.,In., married when & where? to Malinda J. Reddin/Redding?
Was Jacob any relation to John Bruce b. Ky. whose wife was Mary Jackson & lived in the Owensburg, Greene Co. area, before moving to Law. Co.,In.?

Parks Family History

Steven Parks — 23 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking into my family history. Most of my family lived in Sullivan and Greene Counties. My grandfaters name was Burl Parks. His father was Silas Parks and his mother was Rosa Belle Chambers. Silas's father was Jonas Parks and his mother was Georgia Ann (?). Rosa's parents were William Greene Chambers and Nancy (?). My grandfather was born in Daviess county on July 6, 1906. My grandmother's name was Edith Faye Kramer. Her parents were Anna Nancy Hale and Carl Clifford Kramer. Carl's parents were Thomas Kramer and Hannah (?). Anna's parents were Robert R. Hale and Naomi Mattox, they were married on March 7, 1880 in Sullivan. Robert's parents were Noah Hale and Lucinda Bedwell. Naomi's parents were John Wesley Mattox and Nancy Wallace. They were born about 1835 and 1839 respectively. My grandmother and grandfather lived in Linton for a long time and that is where my father was born. My grandfather died in Linton on Sept 1, 1966 and is buried in Muncie where I now live. If anyone can give me more information about these family lines I'd be greatful. I do have some birth dates if they are needed.

Photo of Walkers, Jasonville, Ind, 1908-1909

2006Ancestors — 8 Jun 2008 12:40:22 GMT

I am looking to place this photo postcard with descendants of this family, the names are on the front. The back is to Florence M. Hixon, it is from Terrie Haute, she mentions Mrs. Wetnight. (Sounds strange, like she's being funny.)I can not read the postage year, the stamp is 1 cent.

Obituary of James Henry FERGUSON [1840IN1930IN]

rjcksn — 22 Jun 2001 10:28:43 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, February 13, 1930, Volume LIV, Number 16, Page 1, Column 5, Long Life of Pioneer Closed by Death at 90. [Transcribed 1 Sep 2000 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Librarys IHS Microfilm Records.]

James Henry FERGUSON, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James FERGUSON, was born in Bloomfield on February 9, 1840 and died February 10, 1930, being ninety years and one day of age.

In 1862 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret LYONS, also of Bloomfield. To this union were born seven childrenfive boys and two girlsand of this number three are deadtwo boys, Harry and Oliver, and one girl Serana. There survive him three sons and one daughter, namely: Lou, Frank, Jim and Tom. Seven grandchildren, Ward, Georgie and Nellie, children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry FERGUSON; Pearl, daughter of Oliver; Wilbur, Wendell and Charles, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas FERGUSON; one great-grandson, Donald Bert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward FERGUSON.

The wife and mother died fifty years ago the first of January, and the mothers place was taken by his faithful daughter, Miss Lou FERGUSON, who still resides at the family home.

Mr. FERGUSON had lived in Bloomfield all of his life, except eight that he lived in Fairplay Township.

The deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian Church ever since he was a small boy. He attended the Presbyterian Church regularly, sang in the choir and was constantly trying t express his devotion to his Lord, by his life and service.

The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Wednesday afternoon, the services in charge of Rev. Jack MASTERS.

Interment in Grandview Cemetery.

Hunter Bros. Mill Explosion

maksteyer — 5 Jun 2008 3:33:34 GMT

The following is a newspaper article regarding the Hunter Bros. Mill Explosion of 1877, Greene County, Indiana. All that I found before was a brief mention in Goodspeeds 1884 History of Greene & Sullivan Counties on page 303.
My aunt Mable Johnson happened to get this copy. It is very sad, and it gives a lot of personal details that wouldn't be shared in newspapers today.
I am still interested in a photocopy of the original if possible.
Benita Steyer

The Bloomfield Weekly Democrat 1877
Harvest of Death
Terrible Boiler Explosion!
Greene County’s Horror!!
Fearful Loss of Life
Particulars, Incidents, & C., & C.
Never before has it been our duty as a newspaper reporter to chronicle a more sudden, brief, and terrible disaster, in which the elements of horror, pain and suffering were more closely interwoven, than in describing the awful death that befell almost a score of our fellow citizens on last Friday morning. While the storm clouds of Heaven were marshalling their forces for a terrific war of the elements, and a deep unnatural gloom was settling down upon the earth like a funeral pall, the boiler in the mill of HunterBros. Situated about nine miles northeast of this place, exploded, and carrying, in all its terrible force, death and destruction to many of our fellowmen.
During the past week some new grinding machinery had been placed in the mill, which was formerly a saw mill and a number of the neighbors gathered there on Friday morning to see the machinery work. The day was cold, disagreeable and rainy, and those who were present naturally gathered about the engine and boiler to warm, when without a moments warning the boiler exploded, wrecking the building completely and killing twelve person, and wounding eight. The machinery was thrown in every direction and not a particle of the mill left standing. The cause of the awful accident was beyond question, a dry boiler, and someone one doubt connected with the mill discovering this, commenced pumping water into the empty boiler with the above fatal result. The following is complete list of those who were killed: Abner Vandeventer, aged 60 years cut in two; John Speltz, aged 75 years gash in the forehead; John Wilkie, aged 30 years crushed with a mill stone; James Hunter, aged 34 years cut in abdomen; Irwin B. Rea, aged 20, portion of the head severed from the body; John Hunter aged 20 years head blown away; Wash Bender, aged 13 years, leg blown off, John Hamilton, aged 15 years, head blown entirely away; Ed Hunter, aged 7 years, and Howard Hunter, aged 5 years, portions of their heads severed from their bodies; Owen Sarver, aged 14 years, head blown off; Jacob Brubaker, aged 14 terribly mutilated, died the next day. The wounded are Walter Hunter, aged 7 years right arm fractured and body badly scalded; John Bender, aged 11 years not seriously injured; Wm. Bland, aged 20 years, leg injured; Henry Bland scalded, Ahart Brubaker, leg scalded. Those who are wounded will probably recover, although some are seriously injured and may yet die.
This is beyond question the most horrible and fatal accident that ever occurred in Greene County, and has desolated many homes, and caused mourning in many hearts. Four of those who were killed were heads of families; the rest young men and boys.
No one in or about the mill escaped death or being wounded. A man, who was unloading corn at the time, was killed and his wagon torn to pieces, strange to say, his horses escaped without a scratch.
Three little boys were seated on a bench on top of the boiler warming themselves when it exploded. One was killed instantly, and the other two badly wounded and scalded. One boy was thrown into a tree and fell from there into a branch of water by the mill, and was one of the first to escaped and tell the story of the great horror.
The scene of the disaster was pitiable in the extreme. Pieces of men’s bodies, torn clothing and portions of the machinery were all thrown promiscuously together. The greater number of those killed were buried Sunday and a gloom sorrowful beyond expression seemed over the entire community. The wreck was visited by hundreds of people during Saturday and Sunday, and the sympathy of many hearts flowed out to the afflicted and bereft relations of those who had been so suddenly called away from earth. Death is terrible at any time, even when we watch at the bedside of those who we know are doomed to die. We feel that he is truly the “king of terrors,” but when our loved ones go from us in the morning well, happy, and the promise of long life before them, and before the noon are brought back mangled corpses, then and then only, can we measure the depth and extent of the suffering the stricken relatives of those who were killed in this disaster must experience.
It will long be remembered as a “black Friday” in the history of Greene County, and we indulge the hope that we may never again be called upon to write such a story of suffering and sorrow.

The above article copied word for word from a single column article that originally appeared in the publication “The Weekly Bloomfield Democrat,” the year 1877, day and month are unknown.
This copy transcribed by Benita Sheets Steyer, from a copy obtained by Mable Crites Johnson in Greene County, Indiana May 2008.

Skidmore family

KatherineRichardson34 — 27 Sep 2004 1:07:03 GMT

I am trying to find the family of Mary Elizabeth Skidmore, born about 1795 in KY, married to Gabriel Abraham (Abrams) , born about 1777 in Penn, married June 19, 1798 in Madison County, KY. They lived in Monroe County, IN and had family in Greene County, IN. Does anyone have any information about her family? , that they are willing to share? Her parents may have been Susanna Blakemore and unknown Skidmore?

Kathy Richardson, krichard @indiana.edu

Lawson Wilson b. 1808 Tn., son of Booker Wilson b. 1770-75 ???

donmatson63 — 4 Apr 2008 3:25:11 GMT

Has anyone verified or is for sure that Lawson Wilson b. ca. 1808 Tn. is a son of Booker Wilson b. 1770-75 Va. d. 1839 Law. Co.,In., bur. Rush Cem. in Jackson Twp., Greene Co.,In.???
Did Booker Wilson leave a will or estate settlement that would have named his heirs?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Don

Obits. in newspaper lookups

donmatson63 — 21 May 2008 2:18:53 GMT

Bob,
Could you look up the following 2 obits. & place them on the Greene Co. web page? Thanks
Michael S. New d. April, 1957 b. 1880, don't have day
his father David New d. 1930 b. 1844, don't have month & day

A great project for genealogy minded people in Greene Co. to do, would be to put online the Greene Co. Deaths from 1920 on that is at the health dept. I hear their records are open to the public, so why not get some people together & go copy?
Its so hard to get complete dates to work with, when many times the complete dates are not on the tombstones or so stones at all.
Thanks
Don

TERRELL/LUCAS

BryanBlaker — 26 May 2008 11:54:31 GMT

Does anyone know where the Terrell/Lucas cemetery is located?

Thanks
Bryan

DORMAN-STATON-BRINTON

Rose Dorman Deal — 11 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for anyone who is researching the family of Joseph Elliot DORMAN and Lousia Clara STATON. They were m. 2/3/1883
Also looking for info on Nancy BRINTON who was m. to John DORMANJohn DORMAN

Fields/Bean or Dean

SCarr8937 — 29 Apr 2002 11:42:08 GMT

Searching marriage record for Francis M. FIELDS b 1855 IN
and Melissa Jane DEAN or BEAN b 1855 KY. Marriage
about 1880. Children: Melissa Jane Fields b 1880 m John Isaac Carr 1898 in Daviess and 2nd Charley Slinkerd 1918; Mattie b 1885 m Roy Spainhower of Greene County; and George b 1890. May be more children.

Raper research

elvin — 26 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Interested in contacting any descendant of Thomas Raper
and Elizabeth (Bray) Raper.

Martin H. Dawson

Robert Owen Dawson — 21 Nov 2001 10:41:42 GMT

I am looking for information on my gggrandfather, Martin H. Dawson, b. 2/16/1833, IN, d. 6/17/1871, Sarcoxie, Jasper County, MO. He was in TX previous to the Civil War, and moved to MO after the Civil War. There is a possibility that he was adopted. Anyone with any info, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you, thank you, Robert
PS He was married to Mary Baker, b. 5/18/1832, KY, d.2/11/1882, Sarcoxie, Jasper County, MO

New Family in Greene County

SandiHollarsBanta10 — 10 Feb 2003 8:59:11 GMT

I am attempting to find out who the Genety/Cenety NEW woman is that is buried in the HOLLARS plot in the Union Bethel
Cemetery. How is she related to the HOLLARS family, and who are her parents, etc. She was born 2 Mar 1877 and died
7 Oct 1897.
Thanks for your assistance.

Sandi

Obit for Solomon Steward

MADMISS — 24 May 2008 4:03:17 GMT

Can someone do a lookup for me for Solomon Steward d june 1935 in Switz city. He was married to Sarinda Turley who died in 1890. Thank you!

Maria/ Marcia Barker who married Thomas Phillips?

sisterofthesunnah1 — 20 May 2008 5:03:43 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for anyone who might be able to give me some information on the daughter of Thomas Barker and Martha Truax who lived in Greene County, Indiana from the early 1820's and on. Her name was Maria Barker. Supposedly she married Thomas Phillips, a black smith, in Greene County, Indiana. I have been able to find no record of a Maria Barker married to a Thomas Phillips but I did find a marriage record of a Marcia Smith to a Thomas Philips on July 21, 1844 in Greene County, Indiana.

There is a Marcia Smith in the 1850 living next to the son of Thomas Barker and Martha Truax and in 1860 she is living with them (Thomas Jr and Mary Bough).

Does anyone know if Maria/Marcia Barker married a Smith and then married Thomas Philips?

I belive she might have been born around 1800 but most family trees I have looked at say about 1788 in Kentucky.

Thanks.

Marjie Ashcraft

Michael W. Rankins — 11 Jul 2005 5:28:49 GMT

Looking for information on a Marjie (Marjory?) (SP?) Ashcraft. Probably born about 1924, probably Greene Co., Indiana. May or may not still be living.

I have a photo circa 1944(?) which was found in an old shoebox of family photos from the Shanklin/Rankins line. I have some Ashcrafts in my tree bit not her. Can anyone help me identify the photo and possibly link her to my family tree?

Baker Genealogy - Greene County

SusanAllison28 — 14 Jul 2001 2:18:11 GMT

David & Margaret New

lynn — 28 Apr 2006 5:33:59 GMT

I need help on Death date burial place and parents of David New b ca 1844 lived Wayne Co Ky came to Ind wife Margaret was b ca 1850 Ky.
Known Children Mary Ann New m Henderson Hash; Michael S New b 1870 Ky; Laurabel b 1878 Ky.

Any clues or help appreicated
Bless you & Thanks
Lynn

Rogers- Smith- Clayton-Harris families of Greene Co

DorothyHamm61 — 18 Feb 2005 6:24:30 GMT

Need parents etc on Charles Rogers married when and where to
Mary Smith(From Clay Co Ind) son Miles Rogers married 1928 Greene Co In Edith Clayton dau of Charles and Minerva Harris.
Clayton.

Charles & Minerva Harris married 1901 Greene Co Ind. Families lived near Linton.

Is anyone else working on Clayton & Harris lines?
Would appreciate any clues or help.
Will sahae what I have.
Bless you

Lynn

Wm. Asbury Porter 1828 S.C.-1863 Ky., wife Martha Arthur

donmatson63 — 3 May 2008 8:11:25 GMT

Does anyone know who the siblings, parents were of William Asbury Porter b. ca. 1828 Abbeville, S.C. d. 12/8-10/1863 Bowling Green, Ky. in Civil War, married 7/7/1853 Owen Co.,In. to Martha Arthur.
They had 5 children.
After Wm. was killed, Martha had by someone, a baby boy named Leander Milan b. 9/18/1867. Does anyone know who the father was of this baby Leander?
Thank you
Don

Betty Cox of Worthington, Where are You?? Need your email address.

donmatson63 — 29 Apr 2008 2:29:06 GMT

Does anyone out there have the current email address for Betty Cox of 105 N. Lessie in Worthington? It used to be betty@custom.net, but it has come back.
Thanks
Don

Henry Clay Owen

Diane Drogich — 20 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Gibbons family, Joseph, Margaret, Angeline and Erastus

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Joseph M. GIBBONS

Joseph Gibbons
Born: about 1820 Guernsey County, Ohio
Died: after 1870 Greene County Indiana
Parents: Peter Gibbons and Barbary White
Occupation: Farmer
Moved: to Green Indiana in November 1865
Married: 5 December 1844 Guernsey, Ohio
Spouse: Margaret SHAW
Born: about 1825 Guernsey County, Ohio
Parents: Joseph Shaw and Elizabeth Mills

Children:
Erastus F. Gibbons Born 1847 married Emerine Wilkerson on Dec. 31, 1871
Angeline F. Gibbons Born: 11 November 1850 married Freeling Hysun Byran

Joseph Gibbons whose details are above died in Greene County Indiana. He had two sisters who lived in Solsberry-- Harriet T. (Gibbons) Cook (Born: 17 Mar 1825 Hartford, Guernsey County, Ohio; Married Thomas Ringland Cook June 24, 1843 in Guernsey County, Ohio: Died: 4 Jul 1899 at her home) and Mary "Elizabeth" (Gibbons) Cisney (Born: 1817 Senecaville, Guernsey, Oh; Married Stephen Cisney on 29 Apr 1836 at Senecaville, Guernsey, Ohio Died: 1877 in Solsberry, Greene, Indiana). One record said that he died after 1870 but according to family history, Joseph and his wife Margaret (Shaw) Gibbons died when their children were young of a flue and the children were raised by relatives. They had two children that I know of, Erastus Gibbons who was born in 1847 in Senacville Ohio married Emerine Wilkerson on Dec. 31, 1871and Angeline Gibbons who married Freeling Bryan son of Edward Bryan and Malinda Bullock.

I am now trying to find information about the death dates and burial places of Joseph Gibbons and Margaret Shaw as well as try to get more information about Erastus Gibbons and Angeline (Augie) Gibbons.

Should anyone have any information about this family group your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Obituary of William E. BUCKNER [1869IN-1932IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 27 Apr 2008 11:59:38 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 17, 1932, Volume LVII, Number 3, Page 1, Column 6, ‘WM BUCKNER DIES OF ACUTE HEART ATTACK-Expired at His Home On Seminary Street Wednesday During Night’ [Transcribed on April 27, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

William BUCKNER, a Greene County resident all his life, and a resident of Bloomfield for more than thirty years died suddenly Wednesday night at his home of an acute dilation of the stomach.

He was born in Newberry June 10, 1869, aged over sixty-three years. He was the son of Thomas and Lucy BUCKNER, of Cass Township. His parents both died when he was very young. Uncle Ben GEORGE, of Owensburg, took the boy and reared him until of age.

His early childhood days were spent in Owensburg.

Some thirty-five years ago when a young man, he came to Bloomfield and worked for Charles PAGE, who at that time conducted a livery barn where now stands the Bloomfield Auto building. He later purchased a restaurant in South Bloomfield and operated it for some three years. When the GARMANS came to Bloomfield from Tennessee to conduct the Elmora Hotel he was selected as steward and chef at the hotel for several years. Under the first term of Sheriff Irvin RAY, Mr. BUCKNER was appointed justice of peace from which term he served until his death.

He purchased a residence in Bloomfield on South Seminary Street, and lived there with Ben GEORGE until his death. After the passing of Mr. GEORGE he was associated with Michael L. AMBROSE for more than ten years and both lived at his residence on Seminary Street.

Mr. BUCKNER had many friends, always doing a kind deed for someone.

Only one sister survives, Mrs. Rodie CLARK, of St. Louis, Missouri.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the Baptist church at Owensburg. Interment in the Owensburg Cemetery.

Obituary of James Byron RECORD [1859IN-1927IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 26 Apr 2008 10:15:14 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD DEMOCRAT, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, July 8, 1927,Volume LXVI, Number 56, Page 1, Column 6, ‘WELL KNOWN HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP CITIZEN DIES’ [Transcribed on April 25, 2008 by RLJ from a digital photo of the original newspaper on file in the Greene County Historical Society Archives, Bloomfield, Indiana.]

James Byron RECORD, aged 68, a resident of Highland Township, living a short distance from Calvertville, died in a Louisville hospital where he had gone for an operation, but his physical condition was such that the operation was never performed. He had been in failing health for some time.

Mr. RECORD was especially well-known as a successful fruit grower and had a wide acquaintance through this section of the county. He is survived by the widow, three sons, James, Vaughn and Early, and two daughters, Mrs. Fred NELSON, of Clinton, Indiana, and Mrs. Don WORKMAN, of this city.

The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Calvertville church, and interment was in Grand View Cemetery, Bloomfield.
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Need info. from obit. for Mary E. (Thomas) King 1899-1998, buried Worthington Cem.

donmatson63 — 24 Apr 2008 2:47:37 GMT

Need info. or copy of obit. for Mary E. (Esther?) (Thomas) wife of Harry King. She was b. 1899 & d. 1998. She may have married again after Harry died in 1963, but not sure, as I'm not sure what her last name was when she died, but she was buried beside Harry in the Worthington Cem.
She was dau. of Miley Thomas & Arabelle (May)
Thank you
Don

Parents of John McGuire

flanary2099 — 23 Apr 2008 4:57:55 GMT

I am lookig for the parents of John McGuire who married Jemima (Kelly/Kelley) Snyder.

They were married 16 Aug. 1866.

He served in the 14th Indiana during the Civil War and was wounded at Chancelorsville, and discharged for his wound.

The 1870 Census records list his age at 30.

Any information is appreciated.

Craig

Sarah E. (Livingston) b. 1866 wife of John Osborn

donmatson63 — 21 Apr 2008 3:16:13 GMT

Looking for death date & burial place of Sarah E. Livingston b. 2/12/1866 dau. of Andrew M. Livingston & wife Minerva Jane Crockett, she married 10/8/1882 Greene Co.,In. to John Osborn. Can't find them on 1900 census.
Thanks
Don

Obituary of Robert SCOTT [1806KY—1883IN]

rjcksn1 — 23 Apr 2004 2:43:24 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD DEMOCRAT, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, April 20, 1883, Volume XV, Number 4, Page 2, Columns 4, “OBITUARY.”

We have had a large mortality in this vicinity during the last two weeks.

Next came Mr. Robert SCOTT. He died after a brief illness of an affection of the kidneys. Mr. SCOTT was one of our oldest and best citizens. He had attained the age of 77 years. He had been for more than 50 years an honored member of the M. E. church. He will be missed by his church and the entire community.

“Death loves a shining mark.” This has been verified, singularly in the decease of the four whose names are herein mentioned. They are gone. All had lived well and were ready to die, and this is the happiest reflection left to the stricken ones who survived. After all, worthiness of life finds its highest and noblest illustration in thoughtful and careful preparation for the future. The coronation of citizenship finds its highest ultimate expression in a life that in its ending, opens into the fruition of everlasting life. The sadness of the moment is alleviated in the joyous possession upon which our departed friends have entered.
T.D.W.
Worthington, April 16, 1883
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NOTES—RLJ: (1) INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS IN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, 1939, WPA, Page 282: MCCLAREN, Mary A. to Robert SCOTT, 18 MAR 1845, Book D, Page 53. (2) 1850 US CENSUS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Eel River Township, 10 Sep 1850, Page 400B, Dwelling 52, Family 663, Lines 31—37: Robert SCOTT (44, m, Plasterer, $325, PA), Mary A. (46, f, PA), Rebecca (16, f, PA), Mary J. (14, f, PA), Daniel (10, m, IN), Eleanor MCCLARIN (15, f, PA), Alfred B. (13, m, PA).

Obituary of Lydia Jane (HOLTSCLAW) PHILLIPS [1857IN-1934IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 20 Apr 2008 12:11:11 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, March 1, 1934, Volume LVIII, Number 18, Page 1, Column 4, ‘AGED PIONEER RESIDENT DIED HERE MONDAY-Expired At Home of Daughter, Mrs. Reed Letsinger, On Monday Night [Transcribed on April 20, 2008 by RLJ from a digital photo of the original newspaper on file in the Greene County Historical Society Archives.]

With that calmness and serenity in which she had met life’s problems and faced its emergencies, Mrs. Lydia Jane PHILLIPS passed from this mortal life into life eternal Monday evening at seven o’clock. On account of her frail body weakened by years of ill health she had left her own home to spend the winter in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reed LETSINGER, where her death occurred.

Lydia Jane HOLTSCLAW was born on a farm in Center Township, Greene County, Indiana, September 23, 1857; died in Bloomfield February 26, 1934; aged seventy-six years, five months, three days.

She came of sturdy stock.

She was a daughter of William and Elizabeth (STALCUP) HOLTSCLAW,
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early residents of this county. Testing his patriotism her father had an experience that did not come to a great many men of this county-he was a soldier in the Mexican and Civil War. He is remembered as a plain outspoken man with the sturdy qualities of a pioneer. On her mother’s side was Hance STALCUP-her mother’s father-whose name is inseparably connected with the early history of this county-a typical pioneer who, braving the dangers of the wilderness, came into this county with the first settlers and accumulated wealth, if acres made wealth, for he came into possession of large stretches of land, including the greater part of what is now known as the “American Bottom.” He was unusually well educated for his time and was one of the first surveyors in this county.

Into her father’s home were born seven children, two of whom died in infancy, and only one of whom now remains. She is Mrs. John BINGHAM, of Fresno, California. The others, besides Mrs. PHILLIPS were Mrs. Sarah CAIN, the mother of Orval and Roy and Elva CAIN, of Bloomfield, and Newton and Jasper HOLTSCLAW, the latter, whose death occurred a few months ago, was almost a lifelong teacher of Greene County.

Her early education was obtained in a country school. Later she attended the Greene County Normal schools in Bloomfield, and for one term she was a student at the Central Normal School, which was then located at Ladoga but is now at Danville. The marvelous change which came in her lifetime in the physical comforts of travel is well illustrated in her experience in leaving home for that term of school. Her father started with her brother Jasper and herself to Bloomington to take the train for Ladoga. They found the roads so bad that they could not make the distance from their home in Center Township to Bloomington that day and they were compelled to stay of night at a farm home. She has frequently pointed out that home, still standing, in which she believed they spent the night. May a time in recent years she has sped away by motor in perfect comfort to Bloomington in less than an hour.

Her education was obtained for a very definite purpose. She and her parents were of one mind-she should have a career, she would spend her life as a teacher. Carrying out this purpose and with high hopes in the autumn of 1878 at the school at Cincinnati she set out upon what she believed was her life work. She taught one term. Plans went awry. A new chapter of an old, old story was written in her life. That influence which from the beginning of Time has caused multitudes to abandon careers and will continue throughout all the generations to come to cause other multitudes to give up cherished plans had come into her life. Love took a hand. Love recognizes no obstacles. Early that school year she met a young merchant of Cincinnati-John Asbury PHILLIPS by name, six months younger than she, and without realizing it they formed an attachment that deepened. Recently on Valentine day with her face radiant with joy as her member took her back to those days when troubles have wings and when the only worth0-while things are dreams and fancies and plans, she said to her daughter: “Fifty-four years ago today my courtship really began. On that day my friend made a trip all the way to Bloomington to get me a Valentine. Then I knew he cared.’

In a short time the school term closed and a few weeks later, April 20, 1879, they were married, and went to housekeeping at Cincinnati. Later they removed to Solsberry, then to Hobbieville, and then to a farm a short distance northwest of Hobbieville where they continued to make their home until their removal to Bloomfield. At all of the places, even on the farm, Mr. PHILLIPS owned a store and prospered.

Before leaving Cincinnati at tragedy came into their lives. That experience is a striking reminder of how great has been the advance in medical skill within the period of one lifetime. Their first-born, a little daughter, Jesse Ora, twenty-months old, became very ill. Its body was red as a flame. It was midsummer and the physician immediately diagnosed the case as heat and without prescribing any other remedies told the young mother to take it out-of-doors where it would be cooler. She did, and the little thing died almost in her arms. It had scarlet fever.

Two other children came into their home. Wendell Lester, who died in 1919, and Leona Etna, now Mrs. LETSINGER, who alone survives her mother.

The family removed to Bloomfield in the later months of 1895 and this continued to be their home the remainder of their lives, except for a brief period spent at Irvington. There they built a beautiful residence intending to spend there the remainder of their days. But all the comforts and culture and charm for which that Indianapolis suburb is noted could not wean them away from the old time friends and associations back home-and they returned to Bloomfield and immediately built a substantial home.

Her husband died April 16, 1921, leaving a large estate, and the well-deserved reputation of being one of the shrewdest and most successful business men in the history of Bloomfield.

Mrs. PHILLIPS took great delight in the Wednesday Reading Club of which she was a charter member, and she held her active membership till the end. The club members agree that all of her papers prepared for the club were done thoroughly and with great care. And her responses to the club roll calls were especially fresh and interesting.

When a girl in her teens she was converted in a meeting at the Ridgeport church and united with that church. Her conversion was marked by a definite experience which she remembered with pleasure to the end of her life.

For upwards of sixty years she was a member of the church, choosing the Methodist Church when one was found where she lived, but she was broadly tolerant in her nature and always had the kindliest feelings for all churches. In her various removals she made it a rule to transfer her membership immediately to her new home. And it was one of the rules of her life that she would go to church the first Sunday after her arrival at her new home. She was very happy in her church life. She loved its worship services; she loved its people and its social life and was rarely missing from its family dinners and social gatherings. She rallied her strength to go to church to see the recent pictures of the Holy Land, which she enjoyed very much, and all of which she saw, except the final evening.

She could not sing, but she loved music, and with an open hymnal she followed the lines while the congregation sang. It was she who when this church was rebuilt seven years ago, donated the pipe organ and had it installed. When word went out to her that the church was cramped financially she responded generously. Her faith was deep and abiding and rested upon the Rock of Ages which to her was a real as these church walls. She was neighborly in spirit; she bridled her tongue; she was charitable toward the faults of others; she kept the Commandments ‘from her youth up.’ Her frail body took her many times to the hospital, she was patient. She traveled four times to California, but her home-coming always was a great joy. The devotion between her and her five grandchildren-Catherine, John Robert, Richard and Elizabeth LETSINGER-was mutually tender and beautiful.

The whole spirit and tenor of her life touching her faith in immortality and her thoughtfulness of others is tenderly expressed in the familiar lines of Tennyson: ‘May there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to sea. I hope to meet my Pilot face to face when I have crossed the bar.’

The funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. M. A. FARR and Rev. Elmer ST.CLAIR, officiating. Interment in Grand View Cemetery.

The out-of-town relatives attending were: Mrs. Ward BARLEY, of Palestine, Illinois; Mrs. Frank PHILLIPS, Fillmore, California; Mrs. Clyde YOHO, Mrs. Mary YOHO, and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. HUMPHREYS, of Bloomington; Rev. and Mrs. Elmer ST.CLAIR, of Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Oscar DAUGHTERY, of Jasonville; Mrs. Ella WEBSTER and Mrs. Emma BYNUM, of Lyons; Miss Catherine LETSINGER of New York City; John LETSINGER, a student of DePauw University.
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Obituary of Samuel CHANEY, JR [1857IN-1934KS]

RobertLJackson29 — 19 Apr 2008 6:43:41 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, March 1, 1934, Volume LVIII, Number 18, Page 7, Column 2, ‘Sam Chaney Dies In Hepler, Kansas’ [Transcribed on April 19, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

Had the life of the late Samuel CHANEY been a book, the first chapter would have been dated August 13, 1857, in Greene County, Indiana, near Bloomfield.

The last chapter, February 19, 1934, was at his home in Hepler, {Crawford County,} Kansas, after a lingering illness of one year.

Mr. CHANEY went to Kansas in 1880, knew the life of a pioneer and the pleasure of seeing the prairies turn to roads, fields, pastures and orchards; saw the steady progress of the churches and school sand did his part in this work also; was spared to see his children located in homes of their own.

Funeral services conducted in the M. E. church, Hepler, Kansas, Wednesday, February 21, 1934. The crowd gathered to pay the last tribute of respect being so large, the church annex was opened also. Rev. R. T. WHITE, the pastor, read the Twenty-third Psalm, and offered prayer. Rev. R. O. PENICK, of Ft. Scott, gave the sermon, his text being Timothy II, 4th chapter, verse 7, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Rev. PENICK stressed the Christian character and the patient attitude of the deceased. A quartet sang ‘Angel Band,’ ‘Abide With Me,’ ‘Hope Built on High,’ and ‘It Is Well With My Soul.’

Friends and old neighbors from Kansas City, Guard, Heattville, Ft. Scott and Farlington attended.

The high school attended in a group. The floral offering was unusually large. Interment in the Farlington Cemetery.

He leaves to mourn his going: A wife, Mrs. Kate CHANEY; Mrs. Ora TURNEY, of Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. Cora TIMBERMANN, of Ft. Scott, of Fort Scott, Kansas; Orson CHANEY, of Heattville, Kansas; Mrs. Elsie ORD, of Bosworth, Missouri; Raymond CHANEY, of Hepler, Kansas; grandchildren, and one great grandchild; two brothers, A. Lincoln CHANEY, of Coal City, and Charley CHANEY, of Bloomfield.
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Obituary of Reed A. LETSINGER [1881IN-1956IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 19 Apr 2008 9:03:17 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 1, 1956, Volume LXXXII, Number 3, Page 1, Column 8, ‘Reed Letsinger Rites Conducted-Long Illness Fatal To Local Resident.’ [Transcribed on April 19, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

Reed A. LETSINGER, 75-year-old native of Bloomfield, passed away at his home on West Main Street at 4:20 o’clock Monday afternoon, following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Bloomfield on October 19, 1881, and was the son of Harvey W. and Mary (CUSHMAN) LETSINGER. He attended Bloomfield schools, and following his graduation from Bloomfield High School, he attended and graduated from DePauw University, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon social fraternity. Later he obtained his law degree from Indiana University School of Law, and practiced law in Bloomfield with his father. He was a former school teacher, having taught in Edwardsport, Lyons and Jasonville, and a former bookkeeper for the LETSINGER COAL COMPANY. He was interested in farming and visited his farms as long as health permitted.

The deceased was a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church.

Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Etna (PHILLIPS) LETSINGER; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine MILLETT, of Oxford, Ohio, and Mrs. Elizabeth ARENDSHORST, of Holland Michigan; two sons, Richard LETSINGER, of Bloomington, and Robert L. LETSINGER, a Northwestern University professor, now in Germany, on a fellowship; one brother, Leo LETSINGER, of Bloomfield, and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Harvey, in 1951.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the local Methodist Church. Rev. A. W. JARBOE officiated, and burial, in charge of Jenkins & Sons, was made in Grandview Cemetery.

Acting pallbearers at the services were Orval HUNTER, Lavon HILL, Elmer KIRBY, Leland BARKLEY, Daniel G. BYNUM and Marvin WILSON. Honorary pallbearers were Orval CAIN, E. Kirby ASHCRAFT, John HUMPHREYS, Daniel A. BYNUM, Allie WORKMAN and Ernest GOODWIN.
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Obituary of Harvey W. LETSINGER [1849IN-1932IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 19 Apr 2008 8:55:13 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 17, 1932,Volume LVII, Number 3, Page 1, Column 3, LETSINGER DIED HERE ON MONDAY-Bloomfield’s Old and Honored Citizen Passes To His Reward At His Home.’ [Transcribed on April 17, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

Harvey W. LETSINGER, highly respected citizen, lawyer and businessman, died suddenly at his home Monday on South Washington Street, aged eighty-three years.

Harvey W. LETSINGER was born near Jasonville, May 24, 1849. He was the youngest of thirteen children of Lewis P. and Margaret A. LETSINGER, early pioneer settlers of Jasonville.

His youth was spent on the farm and some of his most vivid youthful experiences occurred during the stirring days of the Civil War. Five of his older brothers and two brother-in-law served volunteer enlistments in the Union Army. One brother died while in service and another was killed in the battle of Antietam.

He attended the public school of the neighborhood and later attended Ascension Seminary at Farmersburg, taught school a few years and then entered Indiana University Law School, from which school he was graduated in 1875. After graduation from law school he came to Bloomfield, forming a partnership for the practice of law with the late Capt. John D. ALEXANDER. This partnership continued for many years until Capt. ALEXANDER moved to Bedford. He continued the practice of law until the infirmities of age rendered him unable to do so.

On December 24, 1879, he was united in marriage with Mary E. CUSHMAN, who preceded him in death April 24, 1928. To this union were born two sons, Reed A. and Leo C. LETSINGER, both of whom survive, and one son who died at birth. There are surviving also nine grandchildren and one brother Lewis E. LETSINGER, of Jasonville.

His parents in pioneer days helped establish and maintain the Methodist church in their community and he in early youth united with that church. During his life he was a consistent attendant, worker in, and supporter of the church.

Mr. LETSINGER was the oldest living member of the Greene County Bar Association at the time of his death.

The funeral services were held yesterday at the First M. E. church, with Rev. Elmer ST. CLAIR officiating. Interment in Grandview Cemetery.
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Link to the Obituary of his son, Leo Cushman LETSINGER [1883IN-1970IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his son, Reed A. LETSINGER [1881IN-1956IIN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Jane (LESTER) CUSHMAN [1836IN-1927IN]:
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Obituary of Elizabeth Jane (LESTER) CUSHMAN [1836IN-1927IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 19 Apr 2008 8:30:58 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD DEMOCRAT, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, July 8, 1927, Volume LXVI, Number 56, Page 1, Column 2, LIFE-TIME RESIDENT OF BLOOMFIELD EXPIRES-Mrs. Elizabeth Cushman, Was Born, Reared and Lived All of Life In Bloomfield Surroundings.’ [Transcribed on April 17, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

The funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth CUSHMAN were held at the home on East Spring Street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30, where the deceased had lived for many years, and interment was made in Grand View Cemetery in charge of George E. KIDD, funeral director.

Mrs. CUSHMAN was one of Bloomfield’s oldest and highest esteemed ladies. She possessed a fine Christian character and was loved by all. She was born on the site now occupied by the Bloomfield Trust Company, and her beautiful and useful life was spent in sight of the public square and the place where she was born.

The services were conducted by Rev. Guy V. HARTMAN, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which she was a devoted member from early childhood. The music was furnished by a trio composed of H. L. DONEY, Gordon E. MCCRACKEN and Courtland M. CHAMBERS. The many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by all.

Elizabeth Jane LESTER was born January 23, 1836, and died July 6, 1927. Her parents, Willis D. and Mary (TATE) LESTER were pioneers of Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana.

She was one of eleven children, only one sister, Mrs. Emma WEATHERWAX, surviving. At the age of 19 she was united in marriage with John Milton CUSHMAN. Their home was blessed with her mother’s number of children, five of whom preceded her to the Great Beyond. Those who survive are Mary Esther LETSINGER, Gertrude TITUS, John CUSHMAN, Robert CUSHMAN, all residing in Bloomfield; Emma BYNUM, of Coldwater Michigan, and Ella WEBSTER, of Lyons.

Her husband was called to His Home Above, November 1, 1887, leaving at a time when it seemed he was most needed. Thus the responsibility of the family rested heavily upon the mother. But with patience and a tust in Divine help, undaunted she labored on with a faithfulness that only a mother could.

She was modest, kindhearted, ever ready to lend a hand to help others. She was loved by all who knew her.

She united with the M E. church when a girl, and was faithful in attendance at the services as long as she was so privileged. It was always a pleasure, and her desire was to encourage others to be faithful in Christian duties. Often, especially of late years, she was hear repeating the lines:
‘We know not what’s before us
What trials are to come,
But each day passing o’er us
Brings us nearer, nearer Home;
-Yes, nearer, nearer Home.’

Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar MEACHAM and Mrs. Esther POWERS, of Acton, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Milton CUSHMAN, Mrs. John CUSHMAN and two daughters and Mrs. Anna EMERY, of Princeton; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey CUSHMAN, of Camby; Lynn CUSHMAN, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Otto DYE, of Sandborn; Mr. and Mrs. Charles CUSHMAN and three sons, and Mrs. Velora FIELDS, of Jasonville; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BYNUM, of Coldwater, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard WEBSTER and Mrs. Allie HICKS, of Lyons.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who were so kind in assisting us during the illness and after the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Elizabeth J. CUSHMAN.
-THE FAMILY
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Link to the Obituary of her sister, Emma A. (CUSHMAN) WEATHERWAX [1850IN-1941IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of her brother, James Reed LESTER [1852IN-1911IN]:
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Link to a 1908 Biography of her brother, Peter S. LESTER [1839IN-1869IN]:
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email address change

barbarakail300 — 8 Mar 2006 11:10:50 GMT

edwards, green co

new email address

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Obituary of Almyra (MCCLELLAND) (STUFFLE) PORTER [1839IN-1932IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 16 Apr 2008 8:48:11 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 1, 1932, Volume LVII, Number 5, Page 1, Column 6, ‘Aged Woman Dies At Elnora Home.’ [Transcribed on April 15, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

Mrs. Elmira PORTER, one of Daviess County’s oldest residents, died at her home at Elnora Monday evening at six o’clock. General debility caused her death. For about four years she had been confined to her bed. Mrs. PORTER would have been ninety-three years old December 27.

Mrs. PORTER was born in Washington County, near Salem, December 27, 1839, the daughter of Joel MCCLELLAND, a cousin of General George B. MCCLELLAND, civil war soldier. She was first married to John STUFFLE and they lived most of their life in Martin County, near Burns City. They became the parents of twelve children, all of whom are now deceased. Mr. STUFFLE passed away and in 1900 she was married to George PORTER. He died in 1914. Surviving Mrs. PORTER are three step-sons, Dr. McGuire PORTER, of Elnora; Dr. G. PORTER, of Linton, and Dr. Thomas J. PORTER, of Trinity Springs.

Funeral services were held at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Elnora Christian church with the Rev. Mr. ZETSCHE in charge. Burial was made in the Burns City Cemetery.
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Note-RLJ: A George PORTER married an Almira OSBORNE in 1900, however, could not locate Almira STUFFLE.

Obituary of Louisa (BYERS) WILSON [1842OH-1932IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 15 Apr 2008 9:43:16 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 1, 1932, Volume LVII, Number 5, Page 1, Column 5, ‘MRS. L. WILSON, AGED 90, DEAD-Was Resident of Popcorn, and Last of Family of Sixteen Children.’ [Transcribed on April 15, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

Mrs. Louisa WILSON, one of the oldest of Lawrence County residents, passed away at the home of her son, Everett WILSON, in the Popcorn neighborhood Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Death was due to complications brought about by advanced years. Mrs. WILSON was ninety years, eight months and nineteen days of age at the time of the final summons and was the last of a family of sixteen children, all of whom lived to be over eighty years of age.

Mrs. WILSON was a native of Ohio and was born March 10, 1842, to Jacob and Sarah (YOUNG) BYERS. She was united in marriage May 27, 1860 to Giles WILSON, who passed away thirty-six years ago. Surviving are two sons, Everett WILSON, Popcorn, and Thomas WILSON, of Bloomfield; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. WILSON was held in the highest esteem by the entire community and was one of the most beloved residents of the Popcorn neighborhood. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Popcorn Christian Church with Rev. Logan HATFIELD, of Owensburg, in charge. Burial was in the Lowder Cemetery.
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Link to the Obituary of her half-brother Joel BYERS [1829PA-1911IN]:
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Obituary of Leo Cushman LETSINGER [1883IN-1970IN]

RobertLJackson29 — 16 Apr 2008 11:43:01 GMT

THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 19, 1970, Volume LXXXXVI, Number 4, Page 1, Column 2, ‘Leo C. Letsinger, 87, Succumbs In Hospital’ [Transcribed on April 15, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.]

Leo Cushman LETSINGER, 87-year-old resident of Bloomfield route two, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday at the Freeman Greene County Hospital.

The son of Harvey and Mary (CUSHMAN) LETSINGER, he was born November 2, 1883 in Bloomfield. The deceased was a retired farmer and a member of the Mineral Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by the wife, Mary (FAUCETT) LETSINGER, in 1961, and one daughter Gretchen L. HUFFMAN, in 1968.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ellen EMMINGER, of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Hilda NICKLES, of Speedway, one son, James K. LETSINGER of Bloomfield route two; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one cousin, Mrs. Willie HARRAH of Bloomfield.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home here with burial in Grandview Cemetery.
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Link to the Obituary of his grandmother, Margaret A. (THORLTON) LETSINGER [1809TN-1906IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his father-in-law, Levi J. FAUCETT [1843IN-1923IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his mother-in-law, Susan (ASHTON) FAUCETT [1851IN-1928IN]:
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Obituary of Minerva A. (FULK) (CLEMENS) FIELDS [1853IN—1916IN]

RobertLJackson51 — 23 Apr 2004 2:44:44 GMT

How is Judith McKee Burns descended from Peter Jochimson & wife Ella Olfsdotter?

donmatson63 — 31 Mar 2008 5:47:59 GMT

I can't find what the lineage is from Peter Jochimson & wife Ella Olfsdotter down to Judith (McKee) Burns who are my ancestors too. I've looked all over the internet, with no results. I've tried emailing Judith, but it came back.
Can anyone help.
Thanks
Don

To Judith (McKee) Burns

donmatson63 — 29 Mar 2008 1:17:56 GMT

I found somewhere on one of your homepages, & I can't find it again, that you were descended from Peter Jochim & wife Ella Stille, so am I & I would like to know what your line of descent is from them.
I'm also related to you on the Ely side too.
Hope you see this.
Thanks
Don Matson

John N. Shoptaw family

Georgia Shoptaugh Braddock — 15 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

John N. Shoptaw was my gfather b.1850 m. Rebecca Garrett b.1861 in Ohio in1881.They lived in Linnet, Worthington,
Greene co.John died in Richand.Any ifo on these two would
be graet E-Mail at jerbra@piasanet.com

DOVER NATION BURCH HANCOCK GRAVES TIMMONS

Angel Mikusak — 28 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

ALL OF THESE FAMILIES ARE TIED TO GREENE COUNTY, I HAVE SOME INFO BUT I NEED MORE. IF YOU CAN HELP, I WILL SHARE WHATEVER INFO I HAVE.

Jefferson charles Richard Carl Monroe Dover (all one name) Died 1919 buried in Green county.
Bertha Dover (Timmons) married to above.
Charles Graves
Gertrude Graves (Dover)
Weily Burch and Emma Burch (Nation)
Minny Hancock and John Sherman (Hancock)

****Hancock family used the surname Sherman for two generations then started using Hancock again***** interesting story...

old newspapers

wlechien — 18 Mar 2008 6:06:27 GMT

does anyone know of a collection of old newspapers, I am looking for world war 1 era papers.

Hash in Greene Co.

Debknu — 11 Jan 2002 7:27:33 GMT

I am looking for any information on Hugh Hash who married Nancy Jane Brookshire from Greene Co. They would have married somewhere within 1860s to 1879. Any leads would be appreciated.

Samuel D. Scott

ss05732 — 9 Feb 2003 11:16:41 GMT

I'm looking for any information about Samuel D. Scott. I believe he was born in 1833 in Indiana. He was married on March 3, 1858 to Permelia A. Gordon in Greene Co. I have not been able to find names of either of his parents.