Vermillion - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Leon Marks Woody

jzewari1 — 2013-03-30 13:43:18Z

Lu,

Don't know if this is still a working email address for you. Was wondering why you have not posted your parents' info on Find A Grave.

Your cousin,
Jan

Quaker Cemetery

auntdeedee123 — 2013-03-10 21:15:13Z

A obit (1907) makes reference to burial at Quaker Cemetery but I cannot find anything on it. Is Quaker Cemetery a lost cemetery or has it been renamed?

Re: info on delitha (lawson) minett death date and location.

rkc32104 — 2013-03-07 00:35:54Z

thank you so much....i only just now checked responses...a year later lol....

Eugene, IN Holtz and Simpson families.

anewhome4u — 2013-02-17 17:37:28Z

Does anyone have any information on Robert J Holtz who was married to Maggie Simpson. Maggie was the daughter of Margaret Simpson and BW Simpson of Eugene. Maggie died a year after my grandfather Clarence Simpson Holtz was born. No record as to where she is buried and cannot find out what happened to Robert Holtz after Maggie died and Clarence was born. Clarence was raised by Maggie's mother, Margaret Simpson, until her death in 1904 and then was raised by his aunt who was married to a Malone.

Re: Mrs. Margaret Simpson obit - 1904

anewhome4u — 2013-02-17 17:31:54Z

Does anyone know who her first husband was?

Re: Mrs. Margaret Simpson obit - 1904

carolynschwab137 — 2013-02-11 19:32:30Z

I have just spent 2 days on researching this family. I have added some members to Eugene Cemetery in Vermillion County. I have sent updates to other members to link them to parents. Send me an email to schwablet@aol.com if you have questions.

Re: Smith, Bennett, Bush, Owen

johnsmith11991 — 2013-02-10 22:13:34Z

I am just starting to look for Smith from indiana. The Names are Tad Edward Smith b. 1886 and another Tad 5-15-1928 in Penn Twp. these were my father and grandfather. Correct email address johnsmith1199@prodigy.net Thank you

Re: Mrs. Margaret Simpson obit - 1904

anewhome4u — 2013-02-09 21:24:48Z

This was my gg-grandmother. Does anyone know where she and her daughter by the same name are buried?

Kiger hollow

lduhamell — 2013-01-05 22:16:08Z

My great-grandfather Manford Gavin Swim and his wife Elizabeth lived in a cabin in "Kiger Hollow" in Vermillion County Indiana. I remember visiting the site in the early 60's with my grandfather. All that was left was a few logs. A farmer owned the area and it was quite overran. Now does anyone know its location on a map of the county as to where the "Hollow" might be located?

Re: info on delitha (lawson) minett death date and location.

guyton64 — 2012-12-23 17:18:59Z

I have been searching for a connection to my wife's great grandmother, Rhoda Haggard Earhart. I located her in the 1860 Monticello, Wayne, KY census (age 8) living with William Minette and Delitha. I was able to track William to Parke County, Indiana. I know that Rhoda Haggard lived in Parke County and married George Earhart there in 1869.

I was wondering who Delitha was and if perhaps she may have been a sister, aunt or relation who took Rhoda in after death of her parents (just a theory). We have no information on Rhoda except that she was born in KY in 1852.

Bowman;Cochran

lfschambers — 2012-12-15 16:45:16Z

I am looking for some sort of written proof Temperance Bowman Martin, b. Feb. 12, 1831, Vermillion Co., Indiana; m. William K. Martin, Aug. 25, 1850; d. Oct. 30, 1893, Union, Floyd, Iowa, is the child of Catherine Cochran and Charles Bowman. I have an 1871 will which states she is Charles' daughter, but since Catherine died in 1851, she isn't mentioned.
Does anyone have anything, or know where I might be able to find written proof? Thank you! Lynda Chambers

Re: Trowbridge (Dinsmore) Cemetery

slc514 — 2012-12-10 04:12:41Z

Thanks, Sharon. As Allen was living at the Vermillion County Poor Farm with many of his family having already passed, there was perhaps no money for a gravestone or maybe he was buried at the Poor Farm. Will look for an obituary, thanks.

Sharen

Re: Trowbridge (Dinsmore) Cemetery

sharonroberts991 — 2012-12-10 03:28:40Z

I do not see that Allen Bonebrake is buried in that cemetery. But...those readings are usually done by reading of the stones. He may not have a stone. The Vermillion County Health Department would have his burial spot IF he died in Vermillion County, Indiana. Also the funeral home who had charge of his burial would have that information. Of course, an obituary would be the best source of information. He shows up in the 1930 census, so it is probable that there is an obituary somewhere.

Re: Trowbridge (Dinsmore) Cemetery

slc514 — 2012-12-10 03:03:31Z

Sharon Roberts, I see that you have a reading for the Trowbridge Cemetery. I am looking for the Bonebrake family, I know some of them are buried there. Specifically I am looking for Allen D. Bonebrake. His parents Levi and Susan are buried there as well as two of his brothers that I am aware of. Can you check your list? Thanks!

Sharen (Bonebrake) Clampitt

Clinton, IN High School Blue Triangle Club 1925 Photo

Not_A_Relative — 2012-10-28 12:16:35Z

Clinton, IN High School Blue Triangle Club 1925 Photo

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/indiana/26598/clinton-...

In the club (and probably in the photograph): Orela Amati, Virginia Brown, Catherine Basso, Thelma Clark, Lucille Carbon, Lovilla Dunn, Ruth Davis, Mary Davidson, Urcle Daniel, Ellen Dowdell, George Campbell, Esther Forte, Louise Hayek, Millicent Holt, Martha Hays, Thelma Hall, Opal Hamilton, Mary Hays, Genevieve Helm, Agnes Gardiner, Vera Jones, Lena Jones, Helen Kelsheimer, Taimi Lahti, Agnes Llewellyn, Lorraine Lewis, Amelia Lippis, Imogene McDaniel, Lorraine Miller, Ethel Nicholson, Dorothy Poor, Violet Pierce, Martha Pierce, Leona Reeve, Josephine Raynes, Evelyn Rice, Fannie Rosen, Minnie Russell, Alice Stevely, Sylvia Sheeley, Leah Strickler, Leafa Strickler, Bonnie Strain, Florence Satterlee, Freda Sharp, Anna Mildred Smith, Mable Stoddard, Josephine Vietti, Mary Louise Whitcomb, Mary Wisniewiski, Jean Wilkie, Helen Warren, Katherine F. White, Clara Walker, Mary Wiike, Edris James

More Indiana Old Photos

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/category/united-states/india...

Robert Ellis and Roxy Ann Riddle Ellis

jshupe1971 — 2012-10-20 21:58:43Z

I looking for information about Robert Ellis and Roxy Ann Riddle. The were married in 1859. She was born about 1841. Her parents were Michael Riddle and Rebecca Shupe Riddle. Her parents died before 1850. I believe that they lived in Vermillion county, Indiana

ALEXANDER CANADA STEWART

marvins1936 — 2012-10-06 01:19:33Z

I WAS TOLD THAT ALEXADER'S PARENTS WERE WILLLIAM JOHN AND ELTZIBETH STEWART AND BORN IN SCOTLAND. THE ROAD GOES COLD THERE.

Re: Hammersley

hammersleyp72 — 2012-09-21 21:24:22Z

Looking for info on Mary Kiger my great grand fathr was John Hammersley co d 85th indI know some about the Hammersley but none about Mary Ann Kiger

Carl Houser

Sydneyfhfan — 2012-09-11 20:52:19Z

I am looking for information on the above. He was born about 1902 in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, son of William and Ilona. Thanks for any help.

Re: HARRINGTON

JCurci — 2012-09-06 18:15:20Z

I am searching for Phoebe, also.

Index of Persons
1834 individuals, 641 families from file C:\FTW\Freeman.GED (10 Oct 2002)
Author:
Derald Freeman
359 NE James Cir, Burleson, TX 76028

http://www.grreatideas.com/genealogy/d0000/g0000099.html#I05...
Valentine FOOS
[NI0526]
2 Feb 1763 - 8 Jan 1856
• BIRTH: 2 Feb 1763, Chester Co PA [706]
• DEATH: 8 Jan 1856, Near Kirkpatrick, Marion Co Ohio [707]
• BURIAL: 1856, Kirkpatrick Cemetery, Scott Twp, Ohio
Father: John FOOS
Mother: Ilse Margarethe Elizabeth PATZ

Family 1 : ? GRIFFITH
1. Joseph FOOS
2. +John FOOS
3. William FOOS
4. (Martenia) Christina FOOS
5. Jess FOOS
6. Ann FOOS
7. Mary FOOS
8. Elizabeth FOOS
>>9. Phoebe FOOS
10. Sally FOOS

Re: Littleton Hall

JanUmlauf — 2012-09-05 01:58:46Z

No relation, I'm afraid. I am descended from Oscar Thomas Hall, son of Andrew Hall originally of Rockingham Co. VA. They are buried in the Hall Cemetery in Vermillion Co.--town of Universal. Just wondered if your Hall was related to mine. Doesn't sound like it. Thanks much for your quick response.

Re: Littleton Hall

JZandri — 2012-09-04 22:26:20Z

Hi, these are Littleton's parents. How are you related to him? He was my grandfather, are we cousins?

Book 977.154F1 H2F
Fallsbury Township Licking County, Oh
The First Settlers 1815-1830

William V. Hall
William V. Hall (1790s -1830s) married Phoebe Taylor (1790-aft 1850) in 1822, in Knox County. She was the daughter of John Taylor Sr. mentioned in the First Wave Section of this document. She married second Richard Meeks about 1840.
William V. Hall was the son of David Hall (1774-1857) and Rachel Veatch (sic) of Jackson Township, Knox County. The Halls were from Delaware.
William and Phoebe came to Fallsbury Township in 1823, soon after their marriage. They settled in Section 11 on land previously held by John Taylor, Jr. William was Justice of the Peace for Fallsbury Township in the late 1820s and early 1830s. They lived on this land until William V. Hall died in the late 1830s.

From Gary Finckel: Resided 1826 - Fallsbury, Licking; 1831 same; was elected as the first township Constable and the third Justice of the Peace. Died in Fallsbury, Licking, OH
Listed in Personal Property tax records for Fallsbury, Licking, OH (1826-1832)
In 1833 acquired 80 acres N1/2 of SE 1/4 of section 11 in Fallsbury, Licking, OH from John Taylor. On 1847 Map, L. Hall was shown owning this land (probably his brother Laughlin Hall who married a daughter of John Taylor).
Was elected as the first Fallsbury Township constable (1826) and the third Justice of the Peace
(late 1820s and early 1830s).
___________________
Licking County, Ohio Probate records (1828-1904) Estate of William P.{?} Hall, Administrator or Executors: Elisha Morris (A), William Taylor, Dewey Wheeler
Bond $600
Date: 21 Apr 1838
Licking County, Ohio Probate Records (1828-1904)
Deceased: William B. Hall
Heirs: Leroy, Charles W., Alexander, Nathaniel ???????
Guardian: Laughlan (Lofland) Hall
Bondsman: Loland Hall (sic) and William Taylor
Date: 18 Nov, 1843

Re: Littleton Hall

JanUmlauf — 2012-09-04 14:24:41Z

Can you tell me who the parents of Littleton Hall were?

Re: Littleton Hall

tcrm90 — 2012-09-03 02:17:29Z

I'm not sure if everybody already knows about her...but Littleton and Susan had a daughter Hanna Elizabeth Hall (1863-1924). Her first husband, Franklin Pierce Lewis, was a brother of my great-great-great grandmother. In the records for two of her subsequent marriages, she lists her parents as "Littleton Hall" and "Susan Collins".

After Franklin died around 1892, she married George Chandler (1893), George Blacketer (1902), and Francis Stevens (1922).

Re: Grave - Martin F. Murdock

mmurdock127 — 2012-08-30 21:32:49Z

This would be Martin F. Murdock (Jr) his son. He died in about 1953 (without checking) in Terre Haute as you say.

Michael

Re: Grave - Martin F. Murdock

FL306 — 2012-08-27 17:14:49Z

WHAT CEM. WERE YOU SEARCHING.
I FIND 2 MARTIN F. MURDOCK'S LISTED IN CALVERY CEM.,TERRE HAUTE,VIGO CO.IN. A CATHERINE A. AND LAWRENCE

Grave - Martin F. Murdock

mmurdock127 — 2012-08-14 17:39:09Z

I also went looking through this cemetery looking for Martin's grave. He died Feb 6, 1898 (I think buried 8th) in this cemetery. I had heard from the locals that the records were burned by some disgruntled ex-cemetery worker. So I am not sure what can be dug up (excuse pun).

On my own efforts, I did find a small unmarked grave two rows (in sun) in front of the Patrick Murdock family plot. Best I could come up with.

If any body knows more info, leave it here. Thanks.

Michael

Re: Laura Frances Hale born 1856 Vermillion County, IN

WeldonWHowell — 2012-08-10 20:39:44Z

AFTER SUCH A LONG TIME i STILL DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ROBERT AND LAURA BEFORE THEIR MARRIAGE
PLEASE do not be bashful as I can possibly intreprete the information. Anyone with any small tibbits of info please respond. My relationship with Robert and Laura is my wife of 54 + years Marcyl Ann Dickerson HOWELL.

Re: info on delitha (lawson) minett death date and location.

barbdale_1 — 2012-08-04 23:02:10Z

I think I found her obit, but I can't view it. If you go to www.newspaperarchive.com and search the Clinton Weekly for 1913 You should find it. Search just on Minnett. Use advanced search, pick Indiana, and city of clinton. I also narrowed it between years of 1910 and 1920. It was in the January 2, 1913 edition.

This is a subscription site, but you can search for free. You can also view 2 pages a day for free. I have already done my 2 pages, which is why I can't view it! It is summarized at the bottom and that is why I am thinking it is your lady. It says her son is Thomas, and she is the oldest person in the county. It does refer to her as Elizabeth.

Re: info on delitha (lawson) minett death date and location.

barbdale_1 — 2012-08-04 22:53:08Z

I found a Delia Minett in the Indiana death index, but I found an obit for that person and it was not her. I am just mentioning it to rule her out.

Mosbarger-Johnson Info

ReitaJonesBurress — 2012-08-04 20:51:52Z

William Johnson married second wife Eliza Jane Sinks Mosbarger (wife of John Mosbarger). Her children by John Mosbarger were Melinda Jane born 1837 married Lorenzo Hold, son: Daniel Monroe born 12-20-1840 married Amelia Emma Slager, son: George Washington born 8-9-1842 married Ella Gray.
Eliza married William Johnson 1863. They lived in Fountain Co., IN until William's death in 1880. She was living with her son George Washington Mosbarger in Vermillion Co. at her death 1899. I am looking for anyone that might have a photo of Eliza Jane and William Johnson. I have three large framed photos that I think may be William Johnson and his first wife Susan Elizabeth Round Johnson. William and Susan had children: Nancy b. 1-27-1831 married Jacob Rice,
Eliza b 2-25-1833 married Jacob Rice after her sister died, Norman b 8-30-1836 married Elizabeth Rice, Hannah b. 2-17-1837 married William L Mortimer, Thomas b 7-15-1838 married Sarah Jane Marsh, Margaret b 1-8-1841 married Benjamin S Hatt, Jacob Daniel b 9-26-1847 married Mary Annie Besser Lonberger, Susannah Mary b 1-1850 married John Q Marsh, Zebra b 9-8-1851 married Micheal Corkey, James W. b 9-1-1854 married Mary A Keanorn, George W b 6-7-1858 married Mary A Patterson. I for alot of info and photos of this family and I would to share with anyone from any of these lines. I'm hoping to find someone who has a photo of William johnson so I can compare with the one I have.

info on delitha (lawson) minett death date and location.

rkc32104 — 2012-08-01 00:30:33Z

delitha Lawson Minette, wife of william minette, she was born in tennessee in 1828 and died between 1910 and 1920 is my wifes maternal great grandmother...we are trying to find out when she died and where she is buried...she was last listed in the 1910 census as living with her son and daughter in law susan and thomas minette either in clinton or in parke county indiana. we know her husband william minette died in 1897 and is buried in the Rowe cemetary, although we found no marker there for him

Information on Mary Walter

jdf442 — 2012-07-27 01:51:31Z

Hello to all, I hope it is not too late to join this discussion. I am the great-granddaughter of Mary and James Walter and the granddaughter of Max and Mildred Wheat. I have been trying to find information on my great-grandmother. I know that she was adopted by the Pyles, but I have been trying to find any information on her birth parents. The story I was told was that she was born on a boat as the family migrated from Czechoslovakia and that her birth father left the family early on to return home. She was raised by her birth mother along with her siblings until she (Mary) was 18 and then the Pyles adopted her. I am not sure how true this story is because family stories sometimes get twisted a bit. I was also told that Amanda Pyle burned all of the records pertaining to Mary's birth parents. Any information would be appreciated and if anyone is interested, I can fill in some of the information I know of the more recent family.
Jessica

Re: Brick Wall? Help please

deniseweinberg — 2012-07-18 17:53:19Z

i have searched for her in illinois however she had vanished prior to nelson and martha's son john relocating to danville and of course to nelson's second marriage to matilda henthorn when they also moved to danville illinois

Re: Brick Wall? Help please

deniseweinberg — 2012-07-18 16:39:43Z

thank you i have searched vermillion county and the hinds family did relocate in the danville area but after martha vanished there is no record of this martha in illinois either unfortunately

Re: Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. In.

FL306 — 2012-07-18 15:29:13Z

I WAS TRYING TO ANSWER clb1265 i think it is,and told them to ask you.SURELY YOU COULD CHECK AT THE LIBRARY OR COURT HOUSE RECORDS FOR INFO ON THIS CEMETARY,JUST THOUGHT YOU KNEW.

EXCUSE LG. PRINT, I'M BLIND IN ONE EYE.

Re: Brick Wall? Help please

anathebard — 2012-07-18 14:18:40Z

Greetings!

Have you tried looking in Vermilion County, Illinois? They are right across the border. My family jumped back and forth several times - I think they were trying to confuse my on purpose!

Good luck!

ruth

Re: Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. In.

chrisconsin — 2012-07-18 04:45:41Z

I'm Chris B. from find a grave. I have the memorial page for Jesse with a request for his photo.

Jesse's youngest granddaughter Mary Jane is alive, she is my aunt. She said they are all there, a family plot with a concrete border. Which is his most of the plots have. They had markers. She hadn't been back to the cemetery since the 1950's.

Is there a way to find a contact phone number for the cemetery?

Re: Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. In.

FL306 — 2012-07-18 04:31:19Z

IN THAT CEMETARY ARE--
JESSE GRAVES
MAY 1859---4/5/1930
BORN IN BLAIRVILLE,HAMILTON CO.ILLINOIS
DIED IN CLINTON
HE WAS THE MIDDLE SON OF THOMAS GRAVES WHO WAS IN THE MEXICAN WAR.
HIS CHILDREN WERE--ALLIE, CLARA.RAYMOND

ELIZABETH /NORTH/GRAVES
7/28/1861----1/21/1944

RAYMOND /JACK/ GRAVES JR.
B--UNK D 1946

RAYMOND GRAVES
9/13/1892----4/5/1959

ALSO A DORTHY GRAVES IS LISTED.

ALL FOUND ON FIND A GRAVE/ AND CEMETARY SEARCH
CREATED BY--CHRIS B. BY CLICKING ON HIS BNAME YOU CAN E-MAIL HIM FOR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE/OR IF THERES A LIST,WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE GRAVES OR ETC.

ALSO A JESSE GRAVES 1894---1930
NONE OF THESE SHOW A MARKER,HOWEVER THERE MAYBE MARKERS.

Re: Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. In.

chrisconsin — 2012-07-18 03:52:39Z

It would be a Graves family plot. Specifically Jesse and Elizabeth, Also their son Raymond is there. Knowing their location would be amazing.

Re: Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. In.

FL306 — 2012-07-18 03:38:56Z

what are the names please

Brick Wall? Help please

deniseweinberg — 2012-07-17 17:48:56Z

I've found Martha Howard married Nelson Hines in Fayette County Virginia in January 1824 They had a son John Hinds born in October 1824 also in kentucky but i havent found birth information I have no information on Martha Howard other than the marriage record in Fayette and although she is not named she is apparently with nelson and their son in the Fountain County, Indiana 1830 census she was between the ages of 15 and 20 on that census so she would have been only 14 or 15 at the time of her marriage. I haven't been able to locate a death record for the elusive Martha and have searched in fountain and vermillion county indiana and also in kentucky her death would have happened between the 1830 census and Nelson's marriage to Matilda Henthorn in Vermillion county Indiana in 1836 I think she must have died because their son John remained with Nelson. Of course it is simply possible that being so young she simply abandoned her child and the marriage I just dont know. If anyone can help solve the mystery of Martha Howard Hinds Hines please please help

Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. In.

clb1265 — 2012-07-13 22:28:05Z

I have family, pre-1950, in Riverside Cemetery. I had a cousin walk about 90% of it and she couldn't locate the family plot. I know from obit's they are there. How can I find who us the sexton of it so I can locate the plots? There is nothing online that I could find. Can anyone help me?

Re: Borens, Jacob and family

sjb111271 — 2012-06-13 13:42:02Z

Take a look at 1850 census for Borren, Dekalb County, Indiana. The name was not spelled correctly, but that will list Ezekiel & Sarah. Good starting point. Ezekiel & Sarah were from Pennsylvania, but that's as far back I can find.

Jacob moved to Missouri, as did Ephraim, and then I lost them. Terre Haute? I'm interested in that information.

Good luck

Re: Need Help on Mary Alice Rutledge Lee (b. 1875 MS, d. 1962, buried Vermillion Co).

christywilliam2011 — 2012-05-20 02:06:01Z

In reply to Debbie looking for information about Mary Alice Rutledge (Lee). She was my Great Grandmother and my uncle may have a copy of the obituary. You can contact me at my email: christywilliam2011@gmail.com

Re: James P. Tutwiler

barbdale_1 — 2012-05-20 01:56:34Z

There is an obit listed here for Alice Tutwiler in 1929. It should tell you how to order a copy.
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/subjects/genealogy

There is also a listing for the marriage of James P. Tutwiler and Alice Higgins.

Re: Woodlawn Cemetery - Clinton, IN Lookup

MBandor — 2012-05-19 19:34:01Z

Summer - it's not the same one. My relative died at age 17.

Re: Florence Bell Shaw

franciskeenan — 2012-05-11 13:38:06Z

Ryan, that is very good work on your part. Congratulations. What do you now consider to be the major questions about this lineage which remain to be considered? You can contact me directly at: kkeenan@rochester.rr.com

Francis Keenan

Re: Florence Bell Shaw

ryturne1 — 2012-05-11 13:14:26Z

Thank you so much for your time and effort researching this question for me. Your responses prompted me to research an aspect I had dismissed in my earlier research - the Hannah Shaw who lived in Highland, Vermillion Co., IN, born about 1844.

On Florence's death certificate, it does not list her father and only lists her mother as Hannah Shaw. Because Florence's maiden name is listed as Shaw, I originally assumed that Hannah was listed as a Shaw because the person providing the information on Florence's death certificate did not know Hannah's maiden name, only her married name.

After researching the available marriage records, I see that the Hannah Shaw (born about 1844) of Vermillion Co., IN, was married several times: to John Lunger (or Linger) on September 9, 1886 in Vermilion Co., IL; prior to that, to William Mock on January 8, 1880 in Vermillion Co., IN. She appears as Hannah Mock in the 1880 census, and as Hannah Lunger (or Linger) in the 1900 census, 1910 census, and on her death record (which also lists her parents as Hiram Shaw and Rachel Gerrard).

Prior to William Mock, Hannah was married to Henry Carney on November 15, 1868 in Vermillion Co., IN. So, I searched the 1870 census and found a Henry Carney and Hannah Carney living in Warren Co., IN, which is the county north of Vermillion Co., IN, (just across the county border from Highland Township). There were 3 children living with them at the time, two of whom were born well before their marriage: Franklin Carney (10 years old) and Florence D. Carney (7 years old). I believe Florence and Franklin are Hannah's children because Franklin appears with Hannah in the 1880 census (as Franklin Mock) and in the 1900 census (as Frank Lunger), and always identified as her son (not stepson). Florence does not appear in the 1880 census as a Carney or Mock, but my Florence was married to her husband (John William Lawlyes) in 1878. The middle initial notwithstanding (D. vs. B.), the Florence Carney in the 1870 census is the right age and her mother appears to be Hannah Shaw. If so (and I know there is still much work to be done here), then that would still leave the question of Florence's father open.

I wanted to pass along what I had been able to find, and to thank you again for your help - I truly appreciate it. The search continues.

Re: Trowbridge (Dinsmore) Cemetery

sharonroberts991 — 2012-05-03 01:21:37Z

Cemeteries are often documented by just the stones that are there. It's always possible that a stone was there, but broken or knocked down through the years. Sometimes the only documentation of where someone was buried is in the old obituaries. It became law that all births and deaths were to be reported in the year of 1882. If anyone you are looking for died in 1882 or later, their death record should tell where they were buried. But then, it was the doctors who were to report these births and deaths and old newspapers tell that some doctors neglected to abide by the law when it first came out.