Spencer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Daniel Andrew Criswell

sduncan43 — 2009-11-06 02:33:57Z

Hi Roger,
I am taking a chance you will answer this email. I am looking for information on Harold Sloan Criswell son of Reid Criswell. Reid is my grandfather. In 2006 I came across a picture that looked like my brother only it is old. I finally got it identified to be Reid and I am assuming a brother. Mom always said my brother looked like the Criswell's. Mom (Delia Ethel Marie Criswell) died in 1954 and I didn't even hear Reid's name that I remember until 1959. I have a picture that I am guessing is Elizabeth Bolejack but I can't find anyone that would know. I am asking for your help in locating the family you know about.
Thank you,
Sandy

Help with cemetery lookup- Newtonville and Grandview

hccu2 — 2009-11-04 00:10:45Z

Looking for grave of Branch Edward Cosby, possibly buried at Newtonville or Grandview

Thanks,

Howie

A picture of Ethel Spencer

klady2001 — 2009-10-29 04:41:57Z

I am not related but recently found a picture of a beautiful young woman named Ethel Spencer in an antique shop in Redmond, OR. I would love to return the picture to her family. I believe the picture was taken in the 20's and she looks to be a brunette with brown eyes.
There will be no charge to the family.

Re: Bryant- Wilkinson Family

rwshurtz — 2009-10-26 19:39:02Z

I can only go as far back as Ford. That is why I went to Charleston, I was not sure that his father's name was John, but I did not find any references in S. Carolina to a Ford Wilkinson. I do have some letters from S. Carolina to the Indiana Wilkinsons by uncles and cousins then living in S. Carolina (around Agusta, Ga.) Something like taking Uncle Fords girls to a hop. My e-mail is Robrtz1@juno.com it might be easier to get me there. They had some family move to Kansas I believe. I also got some information from a trip to Spencer County you might find interesting, you will have to give me some time to put it together and see what I have. I have not subscribed to Ancestry.com I will check with a friend to see if it is worth it.

Re: Bryant- Wilkinson Family

maryb4949 — 2009-10-26 18:26:20Z

How far back on the Wilkinson's does your information go? You probably have more than I do but if not I would be glad to send you a family sheet of what I have.

Re: Bryant- Wilkinson Family

rwshurtz — 2009-10-26 17:47:40Z

Missouri was my great grandmother. My mother was Helen Bates of Mt. Vernon, Ill

Re: Bryant- Wilkinson Family

maryb4949 — 2009-10-25 16:20:31Z

I have Ford's father as John born 1829 and his mother as Susanah Jones. I have that he was one of at least 4 children. That is as far back as I go with the Wilkinsons on this line. My line is with Missouri and I do have more on her family. Missouri's mother was Ibby Ann Bloyd.

Re: Bryant- Wilkinson Family

rwshurtz — 2009-10-25 15:51:03Z

I have seen both spellings on Missouri and probably have some more information on that. I have her father, Ford Wilkinson, coming to Indiana from South Carolina, just north of Augusta, Georgia about 1805. He left some relatives in South Carolina. But I could not find any information before that.

Re: Help with cemeterie look up in Rockport

maryb4949 — 2009-10-25 03:34:13Z

Charles A Veatch B: 11-9-1859 D: 9-21-1945
Mary J Veatch B: 10-23-1860 D: 7-21-1912

They are buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Rockport

Re: Bryant- Wilkinson Family

maryb4949 — 2009-10-25 03:25:28Z

Her name was Missouri Wilkinson. I have some info on the Wilkinson side.

Re: HELP!

maryb4949 — 2009-10-25 03:08:48Z

I am at the court house often in Rockport. I can get you a copy. They charge $1 per page for a copy. You can email me at maryb4949@gmail.com to give me your mailing address, if you want me to try to find it for you.

Re: Gottleib Schwinghammer

Pdunford144 — 2009-10-13 21:57:33Z

Thanks.
Pam

Re: Gottleib Schwinghammer

jbische_1 — 2009-10-13 20:27:08Z

Pam, I do not have a Gottleib Schwinghammer in my files. My Schwinghammrs are all in Southern Indiana. There is a big group up in Minnesota so if you are up north you might find your family, or if you know what state and town or any other family names, I'll check Ancestry for you.

Joe

Re: Gottleib Schwinghammer

Pdunford144 — 2009-10-13 19:37:56Z

I'm looking for info on Gottleib Fredrich Swinghammer, born in Germany. He was married to Marie or Maria Barbara Wolfer. They had a daughter Ilse Klara. Unfortunately I have no dates for anythingother than their daughter Ilse was born in 1932.any help would be appreciated.
Pam

Re: Gottleib Schwinghammer

jbische_1 — 2009-10-12 07:54:29Z

Do you have any dates and places? I have Schwinghammers in my line.

Warren Harris

nccthorp — 2009-10-11 11:03:47Z

I found this some time back.I am connected through the Tharp line. Contact me at nccthorp@yahoo.com..... Chris

Gottleib Schwinghammer

Pdunford144 — 2009-10-06 02:39:08Z

I am looking for a connection for Gottleib Fredrich Swinghammer.He was married to Marie or Maria Barbara Wolfer.Their daughter Ilse Klara was born in Germany. There are also brothers and sisters although i'm not sure of the names other than one brother's name is Ginter(probably wrong spelling...Just spelled it as it sounded. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: WARREN H. HARRIS

dagammon11 — 2009-09-28 01:03:55Z

Feel free to contact me at dagammon1@aol.com
I'll be glad to see if I can help. I actually have two Harris lines. One through Warren Bradford Conners wife, Cassie Ann Harris d/o Absolom Harris who is the s/o Warren H. Harris and through the wife of Rev Abner Conner, Elizabeth Harris d/o Masterson Harris

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

bpshps3 — 2009-09-02 19:56:14Z

Minerva Cosler/Cossler was born @ 1833 in Spencer Co, IN. She died @ 1867 in Spencer Co. There is no cemetery listing; however, I suspect she is buried in Richardson Cem. as are some of her siblings and her parents. She was the daughter of William Samuel Cossler and Catherine Riddle. William Samuel Cossler's heritage was Moravian. Catherine Riddle & W. S. Cossler had 4 children: Minerva; Franklin G.; Johnson Riddle; & Joanna T. Cossler, who married Nelson Young.
After his wife Catherine's death, William S. Cossler married Martha J. Childress, a first cousin to Catherine. They had 3 children: Louisa Jane Cossler Rouse/Yates; William Lewis Cossler & James Thomas Cossler.

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

bpshps3 — 2009-09-02 11:23:23Z

Dee, your reply of 2 Sept 2009 was sent to me regarding Michael Tremper, son of Minerva Cosler/Cossler. I am not sure what the question is. I know you and I have corresponded in the past. I am a little rusty on the family as I have not looked at them for awhile. Mary E. Axton was one of Michael's wives. The only information I have on the Tremper family is what Priscilla sent me years ago. I will check to see that my email address is posted correctly. If not, I will update it.
Marilyn

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

una13aa — 2009-08-27 17:37:59Z

Would like very much to have a dialog with you concerning
Rockland Co.families. Dick Haines had sent information to me
several years ago and I've lost contact with him. Trumper/
Tremper and Tenyke/Tenyck.

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

dcortez616 — 2009-09-02 04:52:55Z

Winnie's father was Michael Tremper 1853-1920 and mother Mary Axton 1856-1879. Does that ring a bell?

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

dcortez616 — 2009-09-02 04:45:39Z

I have a William Austin Tremper b. Aug 17, 1814 Cinncinati, Hamilton, Ohio

Re: Catherine DIEHL

AudreyWest45 — 2009-08-19 12:56:24Z

Janet, I do not have any pictures of Eugene, sorry. But in my files I have a newspaper article about a couple of men who are Diehl descendants who possibly might give you some help; Dr. Dennis Stubblefield, 608 W. Champaign, Rantoul, IL 61866 & Mr. S. Flory Diehl, 11505 Carroll Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, Ph. 301-627-2882. It has been a long, long time since I have been in contact with them and hopefully their addresses have not changed. Good luck in your search. My search has been on hold for about 13 years as I have been babysitting grandchildren. Let me know if you have any success. Audrey

Re: Catherine DIEHL

AudreyWest45 — 2009-08-19 12:42:11Z

Janet, I do not have any pictures of Eugene, sorry. But in my files I have a newspaper article about a couple of men who are Diehl descendants who possibly could give you some help. Dr. Dennis Stubblefield, 608 W. Champaign, Rantoul, IL 61866 and Mr. S. Flory Diehl, 11505 Carroll Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, Ph. 301-627-2882. It has been a long, long time since I have been in contact with them and hopefully their addresses have not changed. Good luck in your search. My search has been on hold for about 13 years as I have been babysitting grandchildren. Audrey Let me know if you have any success.

Re: Waldens In Spencer Co.

dinahlynn_1 — 2009-08-17 13:02:00Z

Thanks for the information. I will check it out although this would put him about 10 years older than the Walden I am looking for but mistakes can be made on age.

Waldens In Spencer Co.

dinahlynn_1 — 2009-08-16 20:46:33Z

I am trying to find out what happened to Charles Wesley Walden born Aug. 1881 to Joseph H. Walden and Sarah Rosetta Hagan Walden. He married Susan Shrode Sept. 30, 1905. After that no record of him.

Re: Catherine Hufnagel Wahl Obit 1938

mcr308 — 2009-08-16 13:19:44Z

I am interested in info on tihs line. Her sister is my Grandmother. Please e-mail me at mcr308@aol.com
Thanks

Winters Family In Carter, Spencer, Indiana

LittleMup — 2009-08-15 00:32:44Z

In 1870 census there is a James Winter b 1817 married to Jane Winters; children James 16, John 13, Delana 9. There is a possibility John went on to discover Winters, Texas. Does anyone know anything about James Winter b 1817?

Re: Niles family in Spencer County assoc.w/Porter & Anderson Families

JaniceBrown22 — 2009-08-29 21:41:52Z

Pat, I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that Moses B. Niles, Stephen Niles, F. V. Niles, and Felix Walker Porter (1815-d.bet 1853 but before 1857 Spencer Co.IN), Wm. A. V. Porter and Thomas Portler, and the Combs and Anderson families of Spencer County, Macksville area, were closely associated.

Wm. A. V. Portler md. Elizabeth Niles in Spencer Co. Dec 2, 1841 (Mg. Bk. 2, page 152). Felix Walker Porter of Spencer Co. md 1st Nancy McKim Jan 28, 1836, and 2nd Margett Dugan, March 28, 1844 (she later md. Howell Anderson). I have studied/researched all these people over the last 30 years, as I tried to discover the parents of my Felix Walker Porter.

Now, Moses Barber Niles was the administrator for the Estate of Thomas Porter, who died in June/July 1845 in Spencer County. At a Probate Court held July 19, 1845, the following Niles men bought various articles sold:

Stephen Niles bought one lot of cupboard ware, a 1-inch Auger, 2 chisels 1 Stew Kettle;

F V Niles bought 1 coffee Mill, 1 spade, 1 auger, 1 hatchet, 1 single tree and clevis, 1 bucket, 2 skillets and lids, 1 chest & lot of old Iron, 1 table;

Moses B. Niles purchased 1 door lock, 1 stripper, and 1 brass fassett? (tassell?).

When Alexander M. Porter's Estate was settled in Spencer Co.
at the Appraisement Bill, dated July 24, 1840 taken by my Felix Walker Porter, the administrator, included/listed the name of Moses B. Niles, who appeard to owe one account for 36 bushels of rent corn at $0.31 per bushel for $10.18.

I ordered the Appraisement Bills and Probate papers for Alexander M. Porter and also for Thomas Porter from the county court house. You might be able to do the same for your Moses B. Niles. I do know that he was the Sr. and he and had a son also named Moses.

The name Moses Niles apparently goes back several generations, as seen on Ancestry's One World Tree. A few folks seem to have the Moses Barber Niles families pretty mixed up on that website. Have you tried WorldConnect and FamilySearch.org? In one site, Ebenezer Chandler Niles, born about 1808 in NY. He is listed along with Moses Niles and Stephen Miles among the children of Moses Barber Niles who md 2nd: Betsey Whitmore Chandler.

In that same record, Moses Barber Niles, born about 1787 in Stephenstown, Rennssalaer, NY; d. 14 Mar 1849 Perry Co.IN had a 1st wife: Maria Porter md 12 Feb 1835, born about 1808, IN. (That may be why Mose B. Niles, who may have been the son-in-law, was appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Porter). I think some researchers have Niles Sr. and Jr. mixed up in some places, and so that needs to be proven by legal documents, such as probate records and deeds.

Don't know how much this helped you, but maybe somebody else will be able to prove your question about Ebenezer.

Have you looked at The History of Warrick, Spencer & Perry Counties, Indiana by Goodspeed? It says there, pg. 368 in part: Maxville - the little village of Maxville was laid out on Apr 12, 1841. Dr. Niles opened the first store...J. M. Porter had a ferry...Frederick Miller owns a general store now (in 1885). In another place, p. 372: New Boston and Maxville (Macksville) are both close to one another and only a few miles from the Perry Co. line. Good luck in your search.

If you run across anything on my Felix Walker Porter (who also had a son Felix A. Porter, b. 1839, md. Rosalia Jackson), please let me know. Thanks. Janice Cox Brown

Niles family in Spencer County

pitpac6 — 2009-08-28 21:52:09Z

I'm searching for a copy of a will, obit or anything that might prove that Moses Barber Niles was father of Ebenezer Chandler Niles. Info I have from DAR states that Moses died in Spencer County 14 Mar 1849. Both Moses and E.C. Niles were in the 1840 Perry County Census. Moses' wife was Betsey Whitmore Chandler. Ebenezer and family, with his daughter, (my gg-grandmother, Elizabeth E. Niles, who m. Henry V. Anderson) were in Spencer County in 1850. Any help you may be able to give will be greatly appreciated!

Mary Ann Wilkinson Jones - managed an Orphanage?

jdwilkin — 2009-09-27 20:34:04Z

I have recently heard that Mrs. Jones upon the death of her husband Howell Jones, either worked at or managed an orphanage in Spencer County.

Does anyone have supporting information?

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

jdleith — 2009-09-02 19:18:23Z

We have ISABELLA PEARL HUFFMAN, (b. 1909 in IN; d. 1968) from a manuscript written and self-published by Helen Tremper of Grandview, IN in about 1987. In about 1926 she married WILLIAM E. TREMPER (b. 10 June 1903 in IN; d. 1968 in Ligonier, Noble Co, IN). Helen said William 'worked in Detoroit until his health failed'. He was employed by the Cadick Milling Co. in Grandview about 1925, ws a cooper in a barrel factory in 1920 (US Census, Grandview, Spencer Co, IN), and was an auto mechanic (1930 US Census, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN). In 1930 he and Isabella Huffman were living on Tulip Ave, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN. He is buried in Ligonier. I don't believe they had any children.
Priscilla Leith

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

jdleith — 2009-09-02 18:40:17Z

MICHAEL M. TREMPER was born in Nov, 1852 in Spencer Co, IN. He was a son of Alexander Tremper (b. 1823 in Ohio) and Minerva Cossler, born in 1833 in IN or KY. Alexander Tremper's parents were John Lawrence Tremper (b. 20 Oct 1803 in New York City; d. 23 Feb 1862 in Boonville, Warrick Co, IN) and Margaret Hayes (b. aft 1804 in Franklin, Venango Co PA; d. October 1846).
Michael had 3 wives:
#1 MARY E. AXTON whom he married 15 March 1874 in Spencer Co, IN (b. 17 Feb 1856 in IN; d. April, 1879 in Spencer Co, IN) who was the mother of Winnifred (b. abt 1874 in IN; d. 10 Oct 1947 in Tell City, Perry Co, IN)
#2 CAROLINE R. PARR whom he married on 29 Sept 1879 in Spencer Co.(b. 1858 in IN; d. ??) who was the mother of Kearns J. Tremper b. 8 Jan 1888 in Spencer Co, IN and an unnamed male child b. 22 April 1895 in Spencer Co, IN
#2 REBECCA ____ whom he married in 1904 (b. 1873 in IN; died after 1920)
MICHAEL M. TREMPER died in 1920 in Spencer Co, IN and is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, but I do not have location.
Priscilla Leith

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

jdleith — 2009-09-05 14:38:07Z

ISABELLA PEARL HUFFMAN (b. 1909 in IN) married WILLIAM E. TREMPER (b. 10 June 1903 in IN) about 1926. She was daughter of William Huffman (1882) and Mamie ___ (ca 1884).
He came from Grandview, Spencer Co, IN. Was employed as coope in a barell factory in 1920, by the Cadick Milling Co, in Grandview, IN ca 1925, then worked in Detroit until his health failed. In 1930 he was an automobile mechanic in Evansville, IN. They were living in 1930 on Tulip Ave, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN. He died 1968 in Ligonier, Noble Co, IN and is buried there.
Info. is from a typed manuscript in my possession that was written by Miss Helen Tremper of Grandview, IN in about 1977. The only other copy I know of is in the Grandview Public Library. Helen died about 2002 in Grandview.
Priscilla Tremper Leith

Re: henry smiths parents

debrabishop54 — 2009-08-21 21:55:18Z

Hi. Debra Bishop again. I am pounding on this Henry Smith mystery. I didn't pick up on the John Root connection. Where did you get it? I'm getting frustrated enough to pay a researcher at this point. Thanks

Re: Adelmann family from Germany/Stephen Risse

joyce2317 — 2009-09-05 20:51:14Z

Stephen Risse has a very large pension file which you can order from the National Archives. He talks about his service in the Civil War and his actions after the war. I am related to this family through John Adelmanns and Katherine Risse's daughter Lorena. Do you have any pictures from these families? I have one picture of Katherine Risse Adelmann with two of her daughters that I can send you. I haven't had much luck tracking Jacob Adelman (I think he was hiding out during the civil war) or Stephen Risse.

Re: Spencer Co. Marriages

mcdanickm1 — 2009-09-01 17:38:05Z

Hi, my name is Charles Mc Daniel. I am descended from Nathan Hildebrant whose Father was John Hildebrant and Rachel Potter Hildebrant according to the following: NATHAN HILDEBRANT, farmer and stock-raiser, is a native of New Jersey, his birth occurring February 15, 1806. His father and mother, John and Rachel (Potter) Hildebrant, were also born in New Jersey, and were the parents of nine children. In 1818/9 the family removed to Highland County, Ohio, where the father died about the year 1823. Nathan came with his mother to this State in 1837, locating in Spencer County, near Richland, and there first purchased 80 acres of Government land to which he afterward added 40 acres of canal land. He also operated a pioneer saw-mill in Grass Township, but traded it for an interest in a flouring-mill at Rockport. In 1858 he began merchandising at the Lank Mills Cross Roads, but later, engaged in similar business at Rockport. He then teamed extensively for a time, but in September, 1865, removed to his present place, which consists of 180 acres of well-improved land, and where he has since resided, excepting from 1878 to 1882, when he kept the Dale House, in Dale. He was married March 8, 1827, to Katherine Karnes, and of the nine children born to them only two sons and three daughters are yet living. In 1846 the mother died, and for his second wife he wedded Eleanor Ervin. Two children have been born to them, one yet living. The parents belong to the Christian Church. Mr. Hildebrant is a Republican, and an honored upright citizen. For twenty years he has worked at shoe-making in conjunction with farming, and is also a cooper by trade.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Carter Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885
I believe that your John Hildebrant is the younger brother of Nathan because your John named a daughter Rachel and they were living near Nathan and Rachel in Spencer County. If you like you can contact me at my E-mail address and I will E-mail you what I have. Charles

Re: Does anyone have a photo of the Veatch Orphanage / Spencer County Orphanage

candihodge51 — 2009-09-06 21:54:33Z

i lived in spencer in the 60s my matrons name was frannie. sorry thats all i know

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

FAY2325 — 2009-09-06 04:14:47Z

THANKS SO MUCH,ISABELLE AND BILL TREMPER WERE MY AUNT /UNCLE
SHE WAS SISTER TO MY FATHER,AND NATURALLY WM./MAMIE WERE MY GRANDPARENTS,ALL BURIED IN EVANSVILLE,IN. EXCEPT TREMPER,WHICH I DIDN'T KNOW,AS THEY DIVORCED,SHE REMARRIED.

Re: Rockport Orphanage

FAY2325 — 2009-09-11 03:42:28Z

DO YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE ANY HISTORY ON IT,AS TO WHO WAS THERE?
I MAY OF HAD TWO AUNTS THERE IN 1916 OR SO ?

Re: Does anyone have a photo of the Veatch Orphanage / Spencer County Orphanage

FAY2325 — 2009-09-07 03:58:34Z

I'M SURE THE ROCPORT LIBRARY IN ROCKPORT,SPENCER CO.,IN. WOULD HAVE ONE.MY MOTHER HAD A SCHOOL TEACHER BY THAT NAME IN GRADE SCHOOL UP THERE,IN THE EARLY 1900'S. IS SHE IN YOUR ANCESTRY.OR CONNECTED.?

Re: Winnifred Tremper of Spencer County

FAY2325 — 2009-09-02 04:12:56Z

SORRY,BUT WOULD YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE A WILLIAM TREMPER IN YOUR ANCESTRY FROM THE SPENCER CO. AREA I KNOW AT ONE TIME,HE WAS MARRIED TO ISABEL PEARL HUFFMAN?

Re: Waldens In Spencer Co.

FAY2325 — 2009-08-17 03:56:44Z

SORRY, THAT'S WILLARD LIBRARY

Re: Waldens In Spencer Co.

FAY2325 — 2009-08-17 03:55:27Z

ON THE BROWNING BITS: LISTED IS >>>
CHARLES W. WALDEN
AGE 53
DIED : SAT. MAY ,17,1924

LIVED ON 7TH. ST.(EVANSVILLE) I SUPPOSE
DIED: OF DIALATION OF LEFT VENTRICLE
IT LIST NO SURVIVORS OR PLACE OF BURIAL

PERHAPS BROWNING FUNERAL HOME MAY HAVE MORE INFO ON HIM HOWEVER. OR YOU MAY FIND INFO AT WELLARD LIBRARY.

Re: WARREN H. HARRIS

ajmunger — 2009-09-27 21:25:39Z

I had a Harris cousin who did some research and when she died I was given her papers and notes. Unfortunately she did not give any sources. I also found it in the Ancestral File at familysearch.org. Would love to have some help getting a source - maybe we could work together on this and share information.

Re: WARREN H. HARRIS

ajmunger — 2009-09-26 08:25:05Z

My 4th ggrandfather is Warren Harris, Sr. married to Cassy Ann Craven. My Warren was born in 1795 in Hardin Co., Kentucky and his wife Cassy was born in 1802 in Nelson Co.,Kentucky. Information that I have is that he died in 1885 at Santa Claus, Spencer Co. Indiana. Is this one your Warren Harris?

Rockport Orphanage

nccthorp — 2009-09-07 16:18:19Z

Here is a pic of it.

Re: Catherine DIEHL

haynes303 — 2009-08-19 15:49:22Z

Audrey,

Thanks for getting back to me. I'll contact the Diehl descendants you sent me and let you know what I find.

Lucky you, to have grandchildren. Enjoy them while you

Janet.

Re: WARREN H. HARRIS

dagammon11 — 2009-09-26 16:12:08Z

Yes, this is my Warren Harris. Where did you find the death date?