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Re: "The Kimberlin's go to War" by Michael B. Murphy

jw62002 — 2013-05-06 22:34:06Z

Thank you so much for posting this. The paper is amazing, full of great history - not just of the Kimberlin family, but of Scott County and southern Indiana. The writer, Michael Murphy, is to be commended for writing this wonderful document!

Thanks again for posting this!

Judith

Re: Williams Family

jw62002 — 2013-05-04 21:20:12Z

I am a descendant of Daniel Williams and Mary Kimberlin Williams. Daniel was a younger brother to your John Williams. Daniel moved to Shelby County, IN. in the 1820s.

I was really happy to find your post and to see the wonderful old photo of your Williams family. I've got quite a lot of information on Daniel's family and would be happy to share.

If you're interested, please email me: williams.seeker at gmail.com.

Best wishes,
Judith

Re: Thomas James in Scott County, IN

DianePedersen58 — 2013-02-28 06:12:08Z

I haven't found anymore about Daniel and Keziah James, but I'm still searching. I'm also in contact with Willa Mae. She is a wealth of information.
Diane
diane8943@aol.com

Re: Thomas James in Scott County, IN

Ohibette — 2013-02-26 04:12:41Z

Hi Diane
It has been a couple of months since we last emailed about the James, Spencer and Duvall families. After looking at my OLD files I believe there maybe a connection to Thomas James and my John James wife Polly Carrol . The Spencer and James families as you found were in Scott Co Ind at the same period.
I have another person I have been working with Willa Mae for about 10 years trying to connect the James and Spencer families. I just got a new keyboard and having a devil of a time keying if you see typos. Please keep in touch!!!
Bettye
OHIBETTE@sbcglobal.net
trying to find more about Keziah and Daniel James. She is Willa

Re: Williams Family

howserc82 — 2013-01-31 16:29:25Z

Yes, Lavisa "Vice" LaMaster is on the left, her husband Samuel Williams is below her on the left. Samuel Williams was the brother-in-law (brother of Joseph's first wife Mary Jane Williams) of Joseph Williams on the right. Woman on the right was Joseph's second wife Effie Woods. Vice and Samuel helped raise the children of Joseph and Mary Jane Williams after her death.

This picture was found in my grandmother's things, in an envelope marked "Williams". She was the daughter of Rosa Williams and Lewis Cass LaMaster....Rosa was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Jane Williams.

Re: Williams Family

VIOLETS3 — 2013-01-31 03:34:21Z

Cindy, did you send me the photo of Lavisa? Pat

Williams Family

howserc82 — 2013-01-30 21:46:48Z

This line is very complicated, and I am still piecing it together. This is what I believe to be true based on family memory and info. sent to me by others:

My great-grandmother was Rosa Jane Williams. Her parents were Joseph A.Williams (born Feb. 1871) and **Mary Jane Williams (b. June 19, 1874) Williams was Mary Jane's maiden name as well as her married name. They had three children: Thomas (who died overseas during WWI) Rosa Jane (who married Lewis Cass Lamaster) and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" (who married Henry Entemen). Thomas, Rosa and Molly lived with their mother's brother, Samuel Williams and his wife Lavisa LaMaster (Lavisa "Vise" was the sister of Lewis Cass LaMaster who married Rosa Jane Williams)

Joseph A. Williams was the son of Francis M. Williams (b. 1842 in Scott Co., married Oct. 18, 1861 in Clark Co.) Francis married Sarah Jane Alstott (b. 1841). Francis and Sarah had the following children: John Lawrence Williams (born 1866, md. Florence Eliza Sommerville), Joseph A. Williams (md. Mary Jane Williams then Effie Wood), William Williams, Bertha Williams and Frannie Williams.

Francis M. Williams was the s/o Hezekiah Williams (b. abt. 1823 in Scott Co, md. Jan. 2, 1842 in Scott Co.) Hezekiah md. Mary Ann Harris (b. 1821 in Pulaski Co., KY). They had the following children: Hezekiah Jr., George W., Francis M., Sarah J., John L., and Martha.

Hezekiah was the s/o John Williams (b. 1788 in Virginia, md. Dec. 28, 1809 in Clark Co., IN). John married Susan Kimberlin (d/o John Kimberlin and Ruth Jones). They had the following children: Lavina (b. 1812, Clark Co., md. Stephen Johnson), Sarah (b. 1815, Scott Co., md. Charles Whitlatch), Reece (b. 1817, Scott Co., md. Sarah Smith), Nancy (b. 1819, Scott Co., md. Nathan Camper), Samuel (b. 1822, md. Nancy Kimberlin), Hezekiah, Mary (b. 1824, Scott Co., md. Henry Fulkerson), George W. (b. 1830, Scott Co., md. Catherine Robbins) and Priscilla (b. 1833, Scott Co.)

**Mary Jane Williams (b. 1874, md. Joseph A. Williams) was the d/o James A. Williams (d.1877, buried Bridgewater Cemetery, Scott Co.) and Mary Elizabeth Smith (b. 1842 in Ohio, died May 1, 1912 in Scott Co., she married 2nd George W. Williams s/o above mentioned Hezekiah Williams). James A. Williams and Mary Elizabeth Smith had the following children: Sameul E. (b. 1872, md Lavisa LaMaster), Mary Jane (b. 1874, md. Joseph A. Williams), James (b. 1874, md Ida McQuillen), Martha Birdella (b. 1877, md. Jesse Collman). Mary Elizabeth Smith Williams had the following children with George W.: Magnolia, b. 1862, Margaret Ellen, b. 1865 and William b. 1870. James A. Williams and George W. Williams are buried side-by-side at the Bridgewater Cemetery in Scott Co., Indiana.

Would love to know who James A. Williams parents were, I have not been able to tie him to the other Williams mentioned. Any additions or corrections would be appreciated!

Business licenses-Elmer Morris

occ17 — 2012-09-28 00:32:24Z

Did Scott Co. issue business licenses to those who wanted to operate a business? If so, need info on where to locate business license for Elmer Morris to operate a bar in Scottsburg. Would have been issued in early 1900's maybe>

Re: Payne family

99lucie — 2012-08-10 23:52:13Z

Thanks so much for sharing! Do I need to send you my email address or can you see it?

Re: Payne family

eftink12 — 2012-08-10 15:40:01Z

My husband was a Myers and I do genealogy and Iwill be glad to share info with you. I live close to to where they lived.

Re: Payne family

99lucie — 2012-08-09 23:46:19Z

I am a direct descendent of the Payne/Myers family of Indiana and am looking to share information on the family, especially the Myers side. My line is through Jeremiah Payne/Sarah (Sally) McCoy--Indiana Payne/WC Myers--Jeremiah James Myers/Mary Margaret Myers--Indiana Myers/Julius Johnson.

Re: Rachel Yount Craig

howserc82 — 2012-08-05 15:00:44Z

Pictures of Jonathan Yount and Amanda Dickey were recently discovered at an antique mall in Scottsburg.

Re: Scott County Genealogy

howserc82 — 2012-07-12 01:44:39Z

I do not have any information on his parents....this is what I have from my great-aunts files.....Alexander and Susannah Ardrey were first buried in the southeast corner of where Boatman Road and 22 W. crosses county road 150 S. Near where Houghland lived. Their stone was later moved to the Zoah Cemetery. (note: roads have been renamed in recent years, Boatman Rd. is the same but the numbered ones have been named).

Taken from the Scott Co. Chronicle July 8, 197?

Alexander Ardery was born in County Tyrone, Ireland in 1785. He came to the United States in 1807. We do not know when he came to Scott County, but he was counted in the 1820 census, with his wife Susannah and their five children. So he was one of our early pioneers.

Re: Scott County Genealogy

wilfordardrey — 2012-07-10 22:11:53Z

Do you have any information on Alexander Ardrey, Who might be his father or mother ?

Re: William's pictures

Lsugrad1995 — 2012-06-28 01:51:31Z

I'm 99% sure that Effie Mae Wood is Maudie Wood's mother. I think whoever wrote "Aunt Maudie Kahl" was just referencing their relationship with Maudie... not the two other girls that Cindy suggested.

Re: Thomas James in Scott County, IN

DianePedersen58 — 2012-05-25 01:23:42Z

These are very old posts on this message board, so I'm hoping someone will see this and respond. I, too, am searching for Daniel James and Keziah. Did Daniel have a wife before Keziah? Several James' researchers show him having a wife, Lydia Badley/Bradley from Maryland, by whom his children were born. I have never been able to prove her being his wife. I descend from his son, Thomas, who married Priscilla Spencer in Henry County, KY. The family moved to Scott Co., IN, and I believe Daniel may have died there. Thomas & Priscilla moved to IL. Most of their children moved on to Kansas. I do have information on Martha Priscilla James who married Haley East and their children. I hope someone has more information on Daniel James that they are willing to share.

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

eamitche98 — 2012-05-24 20:39:35Z

Is there a preacher William R. Williams 1805-1851 anywhere in this line?

Re: Yount/Craig photos found at Scottsburg Antique Mall

VIOLETS3 — 2012-05-09 22:22:21Z

Cindy, what a treasure! It's soooo great when someone realizes that the photos and information might be important to someone.

Re: Yount/Craig photos found at Scottsburg Antique Mall

howserc82 — 2012-05-09 17:24:21Z

First picture is Amanda Dickey Yount.
Second picture is Samuel Nelson Yount, son of Amanda and Jonathan Yount.
Third picture is of Jonathan Yount, husband of Amanda.
Fourth and Fifth pictures are of Rachel M. Yount Craig, d/o Amanda and Jonathan.
Sixth and Seventh pictures are of Henry Edward Craig, husband of Rachel Yount.
Eighth picture is of Benjamin Frank Craig brother of Henry Edward Craig.
Ninth picture is of Rose Yount Jones Killey, sister of Rachel Yount Craig.
Tenth picture is of John Jones, first husband of Rose Yount.

Yount/Craig photos found at Scottsburg Antique Mall

howserc82 — 2012-05-09 17:19:59Z

On Easter Sunday, Uncle Jim told me that someone at Hancock's had asked him if he was related to the Yount's. Uncle Jim said yes, his great-grandmother was a Yount. The person told him that there was a photo album at the antique mall with Craig's and Yount's in it. Uncle Jim went up and talked to the lady, she collected antique photo albums and did not want to sell it, but she showed it to him. In it was the obitutary for Rachel Yount Craig, his great-grandmother along with many pictures, some marked and some not marked. He asked me to go and look at it. Scott and I took my genealogy book up there the next day, I was able to identify many of the pictures, Scott tried to buy it from her with no luck, but she was kind enough to let me take it and scan the pictures. I took it back to her the next day with a gift card to thank her. After a couple of weeks she decided that she would sell it to him. The photos are tin types, which dates it to the 1800's. They include my gggrandparents Rachel Yount and Henry Edward Craig as well as some of her sibilings and her parents Jonathan Yount and Amanda Dickey Yount.

Re: POUND / STAPLES / MCKEAND 1800'S, Lexington, Indiana

cbemaryr — 2012-05-07 21:42:20Z

Donna,

I am the gg grand-daughter of elizabeth staples roe. She was artemesia's sister. She married william roe in 1848 and moved to henry county missouri where she is buried. I know that she and my gg grandfather were born and married in scott or clark county indiana but cannot locate his parents. The staples family seems to have quite a bit of info. but cannot locate the roe family. Would you have any clues. William Edward Roe was born in 1825 in indiana. Thanks

Re: Sample-McClain

dorisbeth — 2012-05-05 22:20:35Z

contact me directly for more info-
doris_sanders@yahoo.com

Re: Sample-McClain

dorisbeth — 2012-05-05 22:10:24Z

Yes, he had only been in abt. a month when he contracted typhus. Joseph P. L. Stark was in Co. A, 122 Ill. Vol. Inf.
His wife made application for a widow's pension and one of his children applied for minor child benefits. Tremendous amount of info in those records. His son Abraham R. Stark was in the same company and survived the war, but died in 1877. His son Theodore D. Stark was in Co. E., 143 Ill. Vol.
Son-in-law Reason Eli Friend appears to have been in that outfit also. I'm fairly sure that son-in-law ___ Bottoms was killed in service, if I just knew his first name.

Re: Sample-McClain

VIOLETS3 — 2012-05-05 20:30:49Z

Was Joseph in Civil War?

Re: Sample-McClain

dorisbeth — 2012-05-05 20:26:14Z

Some say Liston, but I have no proof. Joseph P. L. Stark died of typhus 24 Sep 1864 and Caroline then married James M. Stark. She died 2 Apr 1879.

Re: Sample-McClain

VIOLETS3 — 2012-05-05 19:43:00Z

Do you know what Joseph's middle initial "L" stands for? The P is for Pound but no idea on the L.

I did not have his marriage to Caroline Sample so appreciated the information.

Sample-McClain

dorisbeth — 2012-05-05 16:24:22Z

Caroline Sample married Joseph P. L. Stark, Scott Co., IN, 22 Mar 1843. It is possible that Caroline was the daughter of Robert Sample and Jane McClain. She was born either the 7th of Feb or the 8th of Mar 1826 in Indiana. Robert Sample died in 1844 in Jackson Co., IN, but widow Jane Sample is listed on the 1850 and 1860 in Scott Co., with sons Alexander and William Sample. Any info is appreciated.

Lord & Barnes family research

adw531 — 2012-04-23 02:47:56Z

I've just begun genealogy research and I'm looking for information on the Lord family or Barnes family in Scott County. I'm having some luck but I thought I'd see if anyone here has done similar research. I'd love to share what I've find and ask you some questions as well!

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

eamitche98 — 2012-04-05 18:30:47Z

Thanks.
Now I have something to work with on the Williams side.

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

howserc82 — 2012-04-05 16:38:38Z

Cravens brothers all fought in the Civil War...top John Cravens and Joseph B. Cravens....bottom James W. Cravens and Henry Cravens. Their brother William also fought in the Civil War and died at Vicksburg.

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

howserc82 — 2012-04-05 15:33:21Z

From the notes of my great-aunt, Cleona Craig Surber and info. gathered by me, I have both your lines:)

Hazel M. Williams, d/o James Williams (b. 1874, d. 1949) and Ida McQuillen. James Williams was the s/o James A. Williams who died Sept 15, 1877 in Scott Co., Indiana (buried Bridgewater Cemetery) and Mary Elizabeth Smith, born Feb. 11, 1842 in Ohio and died May 1, 1912 in Scott Co., Indiana. She married second George W. Williams (also buried Bridgewater Cemetery) She is the d/o William and Nancy Smith. James A. Williams and Mary Elizabeth Smith had the following children: Samuel E. who married Lavisa LaMaster, Mary Jane who married Joseph A. Williams, James who married Ida McQuillen, Martha who married Jesse Collman and Ella.

Hazel M. Williams was born April 16, 1900 and died July 26, 1963 and buried Zoah Cemetery. She married John M. Cravens and they made their home in Scottsburg where he was a mechanic. They had the following children: Jenette, Margurite, Catherine, William, Mary and Barbara.

John M. Cravens was the s/o Robert V. Cravens and Ella C. Wilson.

Robert V. Cravens, born April 20, 1873, died July 12, 1920. Buried in the Zoah Cemetery, Scott Co., Indiana. He married Ella C. Wilson on Dec. 20, 1896 (she was born May 13, 1873, died Dec. 30, 1960, buried Zoah Cemetery). Robert V. Cravens served as a Township Assessor and was living on a farm southwest of Scottsburg at the time of his death. They had the following children: Bertha, Vena, John, Erman and Max Wilson.

Robert V. Cravens was the s/o Joseph B. Cravens and Rachel A. Ray. Joseph B. was born Dec. 22, 1842 and Died Dec. 22, 1920. Buried in the Zoah Cemetery. Rachel A. Ray was born Sept. 3, 1849 and died Feb. 2, 1904, buried in the Zoah Cemetery. They were married Oct. 29, 1868. They had the following children: William E., James T., Robert V., Charles L., Isiah Marcin, Joseph Frank and Cora Ann.
Joseph served in the Civil War--Company F, 66th Indiana Volunteers. Mustered out May 31, 1865. (picture of Joseph B. to follow)

Joseph B., was the s/o James T. Cravens and Mary Eleanor Bennett.
James T. Cravens was born Jan. 11, 1803 in Bardstown, Kentucky and died Sept 23, 1856 in Scott Co., Indiana. He married Mary E. Bennett. She was born Jan. 11, 1803 and died April 23, 1886 (daughter of Jeremiah Bennett and Rebecca Bridgewater, more info. to follow). They had the following children: Henry, Rebecca Jane, Sarah Ann, James Washington, William, Joseph B., John L. and Matilda.

James T. Cravens was the s/o Levi Cravens and Sarah Seals. Levi Cravens was born abt. 1772 and died abt. 1820 in Bardstown, KY. He married Sarah Seals on Feb. 8, 1784 in Nelson Co., KY. Sarah was the d/o John Seals and Mary Ann Vessells, more to follow. They had the following children: William, James T., John, Vachiel and Delila.

Levi Cravens was the s/o of James Cravens. It is believed that he was married three times, first wife unknown, second the widow Johnson and third Jemima Pelton. Children were probably from first wife. Children: Levi, John, Nancy, James, Drusilla, Reason and Mary.

Sarah Seals, wife of Levi Cravens was the d/o of John Seals, born Oct. 9, 1763 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died Sept. 27, 1821 in Nelson Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Ann Vessels, d/o of James Vessels and Temperance Tippett. She was born 1762 In St. Mary's Co., Maryland and died Dec. 3, 1821 in Nelson Co., KY. They had the following children: Sarah, John, Barnett, Susanna, Ann Temperence, William, Elizabeth, Ann and Elenore.

John Seals was the s/o John Seals and Rachel Rochester. John Seals was born abt. 1727 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland. and died Feb. 1777 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland. Rachel Rochester was born abt. 1741 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died Feb. 1777. They had at least two children John Seals and Rachel Ann Alice Seals.

Rachel Rochester wife of John Seals was the d/o Francis Rochester and Sarah Massey. Francis Rochester was born abt. 1690 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died Dec. 1776 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland. Sarah Massey was the d/o of James and Rachel Massey. Children of Francis and Sarah Rochester: John "Winchester", Henry, Ann, Sarah, Francis and Rachel.

Mary Ann Vessels, wife of John Seals, d/o James Vessels and Temperance Tippett. James Vessels born about 1734 in Virginia, md. 1781 in Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., Maryland to Temperance Tippett. She was born1730 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. Children: Charles, James, Mary Ann, John, Deligies and William.

James Vessels was the s/o James Vessels and Elizabeth Tolly. This James Vessels was born abt. 1689, Fishers Island, Accomach Co., Virginia and died before June 25, 1754 in Ann-Arundel Co., Maryland. He married Elizabeth Tolly Sept. 10, 1701 in Ann-Anrundel Co., Maryland. Children: Ephraim, James, Shadrack, Elijah, Hannah, Keturah, Elizabeth and Rebecca.

James Vessels was the s/o Gerardus Wessels and Ann Marie Masschip. Gerardus Wessels was born April 8, 1657 in Dutch Reform, New York and died July 17, Cecil Co., Maryland. Ann Marie Masschop was born 1688 in Maryland and died 1763 in Maryland. Children: James, Elizabeth and Ann.

Gerardus Wessels was the s/o Warnaer Wessels and Ann Elizabeth Masschop/Maskop. Warnaer Wessels was born 1630 in Aernheim, Gelderland, Netherlands and died before Aug. 1675 in New Amsterdam, NY. Ann Elizabeth Masschop/Maskop was born in the Netherlands and died before Sept. 1683 in New Amsterdam, NY. Children: Gerardus, Gertruyd, Christina, Maria and Aeltie.

Warnaer Wessels was the s/o of Warnaer Wessels and Metja Boonen. He was born 1605 in the Netherlands.

Mary Eleanor "Nellie" Bennett wife of James T. Cravens was the d/o of Jeremiah Bennett and Rebecca Bridgewater. They had two children Mary Eleanor and Samuel.

Jeremiah Bennett was born 1778 in Nelson Co., Kentucky and died May 7, 1838 in Spencer Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Eleanor Bridgewater on Sept. 10, 1803 in Henry Co., Kentucky. His second wife was Sarah Ann Adkins.

Rebecca Bridgewater, wife of Jeremiah Bennett was the d/o of Samuel Bridgewater and Mary Ann Coffman. Samuel Bridgewater was born April 10, 1749 in England and died May 17, 1827 in Scott Co., Indiana. He married Mary Ann Coffman on June 2, 1771 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia. Mary Ann Coffman was born Oct. 25 1755 and died March 21, 1847 in Scott Co., Indiana. They are both buried in the Bridgewater Cemetery in Vienna, Scott Co., Indiana. They had the following children: Margaret, Anna, Issac, Mary Polly, Kezziah (Kezziah along with her husband, Elias Payne and all 7 children were killed at the Pigeon Roost Massacre), Rebecca, Levi, Rachel, Sarah, Samuel, Christian, Elias, Elizabeth, Patience, Eleanor. Samuel Bridgewater fought in the Rev. War. Samuel and Mary Ann survived the Pigeon Roost Massacre and moved back to Bardstown, KY, they did not return to Indiana until after the Indian Wars were over.

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

FL306 — 2012-04-05 04:57:23Z

I CHECKED ZOAH CEM. THEY HAVE OVER 500 BURIAL, BUT FIND A GRAVE IS ONLY LISTING A FEW,AND THEY AREN'T SHOWN.

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

eamitche98 — 2012-04-04 22:21:02Z

Buried: Zoah Cemetery, Scott County Indiana

Re: Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

FL306 — 2012-04-04 21:20:59Z

NEED MORE INFO--WHERE DID SHE DIE,LIVE, NEED COUNTY,STATE.

Hazel Mae Williams 1900-1963

eamitche98 — 2012-04-04 14:23:32Z

I'm working on this for my grandmother and she doesn't have much info to offer.

Does anyone have info on Hazel Mae Williams 04/06/1900 - 07/26/1963

Married John Marcum Cravens 1921.

Any help getting started would be great.

Thanks

Re: Sarah A. Madden Beck/Emsley Hooker family

BBlimm — 2012-03-21 22:07:24Z

I have done a lot of research on Emsley Hooker and Sarah Ann (Madden) Beck. I am not sure if Sarah is related to me.
Do you know who the parents of Sarah Madden Beck are? I am trying to find out if Madden was the maiden name of Sarah or if her full name was Sarah Madden Beck. My gr-gr-gr grandparents were Madden Beck and Rebecca Hatley. In the 1840 Indiana Census they were living in Clark Co. Have you communicated with any of the Hooker family that are still living in the Tazewell Co. and Logan Co., Illinois area? Sarah was b. 1818 in Rowan Co., NC. At the time Rebecca Hatley was married to a man with the last name of Madden. If I could find out if Sarah was a daughter of Rebecca Hatley that would solve a lot of questions.
Thank you for replying to my Query.
Please email me at:
bblimm@comcast.net
Barbara
Merrillville, IN

Re: Sarah A. Madden Beck/Emsley Hooker family

elawson46 — 2012-03-21 18:20:08Z

Emsley Hooker, Sr. was born abt. 1807 in NC. He married Eliza Hughbanks 4 Oct. 1829 Scott Co. IN. Eliza was daughter of Thomas Hughbanks and Susannah Craig. Emsley and Eliza were parents of four sons, William Thomas, John Wesley, Lorenzo Dow and Emsley, Jr. Eliza died ca 1840-41 and her father Thomas Hughbanks became the legal guardian of the four boys. Emsley Hooker, Sr. re-married to Sarah Ann (Madden) Beck 28 Nov 1841 Clark Co IN. Emsley and Sarah were parents of seven. Lorenzo Dow Hooker was my gr grandfather, through his daughter Mary Elizabeth (Hooker) Lawson b. 12 March 1869 in Jackson Co. IN, third of the eleven children of Lorenzo Dow and Charlotte Jane (Murphy) Hooker. Much of my history of the Emsley Hooker family is from Mary E. who died 9 May, 1943 just weeks after I left for Army service in WW II. I have assembled family history for decades and have visited many states and communicated with Hooker (and other)descendants. Will share. Eldon E. Lawson.

Reunion

zumhingstgirl — 2012-03-20 17:49:01Z

I would love to know the day too. Let me know and I will notify all of the Starks.

Re: Scott County Genealogy

EAMITCHE189 — 2012-03-10 01:49:25Z

Thank you so much for all the great information and picture.
I'm still new to this so if you have any tips that would help please let me know.

Re: Scott County Genealogy

howserc82 — 2012-03-08 18:23:22Z

Picture is of the Cravens brothers who all fought in the Civil War. Top row left to right: John L. Cravens and Joseph B. Cravens (your ancestor). Bottom row left to right: James W. Cravens (my ancestor) and Henry L. Cravens.

Re: Scott County Genealogy

howserc82 — 2012-03-08 18:17:44Z

From the notes of my great-aunt, Cleona Craig Surber and info. gathered by me on the internet.

Robert V. Cravens, born April 20, 1873, died July 12, 1920. Buried in the Zoah Cemetery, Scott Co., Indiana. He married Ella C. Wilson on Dec. 20, 1896 (she was born May 13, 1873, died Dec. 30, 1960, buried Zoah Cemetery). Robert V. Cravens served as a Township Assessor and was living on a farm southwest of Scottsburg at the time of his death. They had the following children: Bertha, Vena, John, Erman and Max Wilson.

Robert V. Cravens was the s/o Joseph B. Cravens and Rachel A. Ray. Joseph B. was born Dec. 22, 1842 and Died Dec. 22, 1920. Buried in the Zoah Cemetery. Rachel A. Ray was born Sept. 3, 1849 and died Feb. 2, 1904, buried in the Zoah Cemetery. They were married Oct. 29, 1868. They had the following children: William E., James T., Robert V., Charles L., Isiah Marcin, Joseph Frank and Cora Ann.
Joseph served in the Civil War--Company F, 66th Indiana Volunteers. Mustered out May 31, 1865. (picture of Joseph B. to follow)

Joseph B., was the s/o James T. Cravens and Mary Eleanor Bennett.
James T. Cravens was born Jan. 11, 1803 in Bardstown, Kentucky and died Sept 23, 1856 in Scott Co., Indiana. He married Mary E. Bennett. She was born Jan. 11, 1803 and died April 23, 1886 (daughter of Jeremiah Bennett and Rebecca Bridgewater, more info. to follow). They had the following children: Henry, Rebecca Jane, Sarah Ann, James Washington, William, Joseph B., John L. and Matilda.

James T. Cravens was the s/o Levi Cravens and Sarah Seals. Levi Cravens was born abt. 1772 and died abt. 1820 in Bardstown, KY. He married Sarah Seals on Feb. 8, 1784 in Nelson Co., KY. Sarah was the d/o John Seals and Mary Ann Vessells, more to follow. They had the following children: William, James T., John, Vachiel and Delila.

Levi Cravens was the s/o of James Cravens. It is believed that he was married three times, first wife unknown, second the widow Johnson and third Jemima Pelton. Children were probably from first wife. Children: Levi, John, Nancy, James, Drusilla, Reason and Mary.

Sarah Seals, wife of Levi Cravens was the d/o of John Seals, born Oct. 9, 1763 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died Sept. 27, 1821 in Nelson Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Ann Vessels, d/o of James Vessels and Temperance Tippett. She was born 1762 In St. Mary's Co., Maryland and died Dec. 3, 1821 in Nelson Co., KY. They had the following children: Sarah, John, Barnett, Susanna, Ann Temperence, William, Elizabeth, Ann and Elenore.

John Seals was the s/o John Seals and Rachel Rochester. John Seals was born abt. 1727 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland. and died Feb. 1777 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland. Rachel Rochester was born abt. 1741 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died Feb. 1777. They had at least two children John Seals and Rachel Ann Alice Seals.

Rachel Rochester wife of John Seals was the d/o Francis Rochester and Sarah Massey. Francis Rochester was born abt. 1690 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died Dec. 1776 in Queen Anne Co., Maryland. Sarah Massey was the d/o of James and Rachel Massey. Children of Francis and Sarah Rochester: John "Winchester", Henry, Ann, Sarah, Francis and Rachel.

Mary Ann Vessels, wife of John Seals, d/o James Vessels and Temperance Tippett. James Vessels born about 1734 in Virginia, md. 1781 in Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., Maryland to Temperance Tippett. She was born1730 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. Children: Charles, James, Mary Ann, John, Deligies and William.

James Vessels was the s/o James Vessels and Elizabeth Tolly. This James Vessels was born abt. 1689, Fishers Island, Accomach Co., Virginia and died before June 25, 1754 in Ann-Arundel Co., Maryland. He married Elizabeth Tolly Sept. 10, 1701 in Ann-Anrundel Co., Maryland. Children: Ephraim, James, Shadrack, Elijah, Hannah, Keturah, Elizabeth and Rebecca.

James Vessels was the s/o Gerardus Wessels and Ann Marie Masschip. Gerardus Wessels was born April 8, 1657 in Dutch Reform, New York and died July 17, Cecil Co., Maryland. Ann Marie Masschop was born 1688 in Maryland and died 1763 in Maryland. Children: James, Elizabeth and Ann.

Gerardus Wessels was the s/o Warnaer Wessels and Ann Elizabeth Masschop/Maskop. Warnaer Wessels was born 1630 in Aernheim, Gelderland, Netherlands and died before Aug. 1675 in New Amsterdam, NY. Ann Elizabeth Masschop/Maskop was born in the Netherlands and died before Sept. 1683 in New Amsterdam, NY. Children: Gerardus, Gertruyd, Christina, Maria and Aeltie.

Warnaer Wessels was the s/o of Warnaer Wessels and Metja Boonen. He was born 1605 in the Netherlands.

Mary Eleanor "Nellie" Bennett wife of James T. Cravens was the d/o of Jeremiah Bennett and Rebecca Bridgewater. They had two children Mary Eleanor and Samuel.

Jeremiah Bennett was born 1778 in Nelson Co., Kentucky and died May 7, 1838 in Spencer Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Eleanor Bridgewater on Sept. 10, 1803 in Henry Co., Kentucky. His second wife was Sarah Ann Adkins.

Rebecca Bridgewater, wife of Jeremiah Bennett was the d/o of Samuel Bridgewater and Mary Ann Coffman. Samuel Bridgewater was born April 10, 1749 in England and died May 17, 1827 in Scott Co., Indiana. He married Mary Ann Coffman on June 2, 1771 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia. Mary Ann Coffman was born Oct. 25 1755 and died March 21, 1847 in Scott Co., Indiana. They are both buried in the Bridgewater Cemetery in Vienna, Scott Co., Indiana. They had the following children: Margaret, Anna, Issac, Mary Polly, Kezziah (Kezziah along with her husband, Elias Payne and all 7 children were killed at the Pigeon Roost Massacre), Rebecca, Levi, Rachel, Sarah, Samuel, Christian, Elias, Elizabeth, Patience, Eleanor. Samuel Bridgewater fought in the Rev. War. Samuel and Mary Ann survived the Pigeon Roost Massacre and moved back to Bardstown, KY, they did not return to Indiana until after the Indian Wars were over.

Re: Scott County Genealogy

EAMITCHE189 — 2012-03-07 15:59:18Z

I'm new to the world of genealogy. I see you have info on Cravens. Do you have anything that links to Robert Cravens (1873-1920)
If so is there anyplace online I could review it?
Thanks

Re: Wiggam School or Wiggam location in Scott Co., IN

otobeinvegas — 2012-01-20 19:13:38Z

Could someone out there please help me acquire the two photos and the newspaper article, discussed here, of the old Wiggam School in Scott County, IN. I would be so grateful for the help. Thanks. Jim Smith
otobeinvegas@yahoo.com

John Curtis Burnett/ Sarah Spellman/ John M Burnett

seharrel — 2011-12-30 05:44:18Z

My great grandfather, John Curtis Burnett, born 1869 in Indiana. His parents were Sarah Spellman Burnett (1831-1902) born in Ohio and John M Burnett (1830-1902) born in Indiana. They moved and lived in Jennings, Scott County, Indiana till their death. Their other children were: Columbus, Mary, Francis, F.M., and Adam. The family were farmers, but John Curtis became a mail carrier and married Myrle Bridwell (1880- 1930) around 1899 in Clay County, Indiana. They were divorced by the 1910 Census, it had four children together who were raised by Myrtle's father & mother, Hannah and Alfred Bridwell in Clay County. My grandmother, Lillian Mae, and her siblings were estranged with both their parents, but we don't know why. If you have any information about the Burnett family in Scott County, IN PLEASE help. Thank you !!!

Re: Wiggam School or Wiggam location in Scott Co., IN

otobeinvegas — 2011-11-27 05:29:28Z

Hi George,

I have long searched for info and pictures of the Wiggam School, and was delighted to find your postings on Ancestry. As a small child I recall Stella Francis coming to visit my mother, and since she was not very skilled at driving she would always say she had to go down to the school house to turn her car around. Of course there was no school there in the mid 40's, but she was referring to the intersection that is now known as Terry Road and Burn Road. I believe Stella may have actually attended that school at one time.

I would be so grateful if you would e-mail me copies of the two photos you have of that school.

By the name, I'm assuming you must be a descendant of John Wiggam who originally donated the land for the school. That property has been owned by my older brother for the past fifty years. Jim Smith
Riverside, Calif.

Re: Mt. Hebron Cemetery

dcorrigan54 — 2011-11-26 22:57:25Z

Thanks for the info--It is much appreciated. debbie

Re: Mt. Hebron Cemetery

FL306 — 2011-11-26 06:58:52Z

I FORGOT TO SAY---

ITS IN WASHINTON CO.IN.
GIBSON TWP.

Re: Mt. Hebron Cemetery

FL306 — 2011-11-26 06:58:13Z

I FORGOT TO SAY---

ITS IN WASHINTON CO.IN.
GIBSON TWP.

Re: Mt. Hebron Cemetery

FL306 — 2011-11-26 06:56:13Z

THE CEMETARY DIRECTIONS SAYS----

FROM COURTHOUSE
N.SIDE OF MT. HEBRON RD. ABT. 10 MI.FROM COURTHOUSE
FROM COURT HOUSE GO NORTH ON N.MAIN ST {SR 135} TO INTERSECTION OF SR-56 TURN RIGHT

GO ABT.10 MI.TO INTERSECTION OF RUTHERFORD HOLLOW RD.--TURN LEFT. GO 0.2 MI TO MT. HEBRON CHURCH OF CRIST/CEMETARY IS RIGHT THERE.

NANCY ELIZABETH RUTHERFORD HELMS IS LISTED, AND THERE IS A LOT OF INFO GIVEN,IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, AND WOULD LIKE IT,I'D BE HAPPY TO SEND IT, NO CONNECTION JUST FRIENDLY HELP.

Re: Mt. Hebron Cemetery

eamitche98 — 2011-11-24 15:05:43Z

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=19...;