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Ancestor Queries

     Are you actively searching for an elusive relative? Those of us involved in the research enjoy discovering information for you. This web page is a free and easy way to reach many people across the United States with queries about your ancestors. All queries posted here are free of charge. However, if you wish items researched and/or photocopied, the fees for research are $10.00 per hour; there will be a charge of $0.15 for photocopies of information in the library. There is a fee of $10.00 each for birth, marriage, and death records. If only records are requested, the hourly charge will be waived. Other charges may apply for official document copying, court house visits and mailing. More detailed information about research is available by e-mail if you are unsure about the fees. Send your inquiries by US mail; please enclose a large SASE to help facilitate handling of requests. Queries and requests for research can also be sent via e-mail to the Library or one of the researchers below. All fees for research go to the Society to help maintain and expand the Library.

 

Wells -----from Sept 2011 Researcher-----

Seeking information on my great-grandmother, Florence Delphina WELLS, specifically her maiden name. Her daughters were my grandmother, Florence Delphina (WELLS) PYNCHON, and Mattie Elizabeth (WELLS) SMITH. Florence Delphina (Della) WELLS died in St. Louis in 1892 after an extended illness. Mattie was married to Joseph Byron SMITH on November 25, 1903. Mattie died in Coalmont, Clay County, February 20, 1935. Her father, Daniel Louis WELLS, died in Clay County, January 25, 1910; both lived in Lewis Township. Also seeking info on Daniel and his cause of death.

Contact: Donna

 

Martin -----from Sept 2011 Researcher-----

Seeking information on Latice Creek Coal Co. in Carbon, Indiana. Also, seeking information about John A. MARTIN, John J. MARTIN (b. abt 1893), and Joe MARTIN, who
worked for the Latice Creek Coal Company. John MARTIN, a carpenter, and his son, John, a day laborer were listed in the 1870 Census of Van Buren Twp., Clay Co., Indiana. John MARTIN, the father, his wife, and four of their six children were born in Pennsylvania; the youngest two were born in Indiana.

        Contact: Library

 

Billing -----from Sept 2011 Researcher-----

Searching for info on Nancy BILLING and her children: Rachel age 7, Samuel age 16, Henrietta age 9, as listed in 1850 Census for Carrithers Twp., Clay County, Indiana. Another son, Clinton BILLINGS, who is already married, is living in Boone County, Iowa, during this time. Originally this family was from Ohio, the father, James BILLINGS, had passed away by the 1850 Census. Other areas this family lived in were: Boon County, Iowa; Monroe County, Iowa; and LaBette County, Kansas. A will mentions the surnames of GILDERSLEEVE and STRINGER. Would like to hear from anyone with Billings connections.

        Contact: Nancy

 

Gemmakka, Killion -----from Sept 2011 Researcher-----

My great grandmother, Louisa Antinette GEMMAKA married David Jefferson KILLION and remained all her life in Clay County. Louisa had siblings George, Mary, and Sebastian. I'm looking for any information about these other GEMMAKAS. Did they marry? Did they stay in Clay County? Did they move away?

Contact:  Beth

 

Thomas, Lamott-----from Sept 2011 Researcher-----

Elizabeth THOMAS married George LaMOTT on August 1, 1869, in Clay County, Indiana. The LaMOTT name is misspelled in a variety of ways, so think creatively when looking for LaMOTT. Huldah THOMAS was born January 20, 1846, in Clay County, Indiana. George died in 1900, but do not know where he is buried. In the 1910 Census Huldah (called Betty) LaMott is living with her brother, Shallum THOMAS in Staunton, IN. I would appreciate and help in locating dates of death and cemeteries for Huldah (Betty) and George LaMott.

        Contact: Beth

 

Gilbrech, Crafton, Cromwell ----from Nov 2010----

Martha CRAFTON, dau. of James CRAFTON & Sarah (CROMWELL) CRAFTON, was born in Clay Co, IN, Dec. 1827; she married Henry GILBRECH. Looking for descendants of Martha & Henry GILBRECH.
Contact:Pat

Huber, Stephans, Stevens, Williams, McCullough -----from Nov 2010-----

Researching Trying to see if Levi Huber connects to
Levi Stephens/Stevens and how. poss. son-in-law,
Also need death and burial dates for Rhoda (Cain)
Williams after 1880 and before 1884. Rhoda connects to
McCullough line through her mother's family.
Contact: Rebecca

 

Corlett-----from February 2010 Researcher-----

Researching family of Charles AMERS & Myrtle CORLETT. Known children: George AMERS; Wm. AMERS b. 1910, Clay Co. IN & died 1977, Breman, IN. Daughter, Betty AMERS b. 1924; & married Leroy HOWALD. They also lived in Vigo Co, IN, 1940-41. Any help greatly appreciated.
Contact: Lynn

 

Corey-----from February 2010 Researcher-----

Anyone doing research on the COREY Family from Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, please contact: Patricia Huprich at rdhp@verizon.net. Ms. Huprich is the great – great - granddaughter of David CORY. Ms. Huprich is also attempting to locate Geri Peterson, who she believed donated TURNAS research to the Clay County Genealogy Library.

Contact: Patricia

Jackson-----from February 2010 Researcher-----

Seeking death date and burial place of Samuel JACKSON, born abt. 1817/1823 in North Carolina. Married Martha BRIGGS b. NC, August 1828 in Putnam Co., Indiana, 11 Jan 1849; d. 6 Feb 1904 in Harmony; buried in Calcutta Cemetery by Moore & Ferguson, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana. Samuel and Martha’s children: Margaret JACKSON, Benjamin JACKSON, Melissa JACKSON, David JACKSON, Andrew JACKSON (my grandfather who came to Iowa); Nathan JACKSON; Francis JACKSON (twin) deceased as infant; George Frank JACKSON (twin) and possibly a Carroll JACKSON (female). Samuel was in the 1880 Census but not in 1900. His wife, Martha, was a widow at time of her death. She had been living with a son, George Frank JACKSON. Margaret JACKSON was married to an ADAMSON and a TORBERT. Nathan Robert JACKSON was supposedly born in Lena, Indiana. Lena is on the border of Clay and Putnam Co., and he is listed as having died in Harmony, Indiana; George Frank or Franklin was listed as dying in the Clay Co. Infirmary. At the time of his mother’s death in 1904, she was living with him. In the 1910 Census Frank G. (George) lived in Terre Haute, Sugar Creek Twp., Vigo Co. (This is George Frank JACKSON)
Contact: Opal

Gilbert-----from August 2009 Researcher-----

Searching for any info on the father, mother, and siblings of Daniel GILBERT b. 23 Aug 1840 (Ohio) d. 7 Apr 1917 (Kansas). He married Sarah Ellen GRIMES on 11 Oct 1864 and is my Great Great Grandfather. His father is one of the few missing links in my family tree. Daniel resided for many years in the Sugar Creek Twp. With his family before moving to Severy, Greenwood Co., KS circa 1900. His children are: Ora Emma GILBERT-CARITHERS, William Edgar Gilbert (my Great Grandfather), Edwin Franklin GILBERT, George Porter GILBERT, Flora Melinda GILBERT, and Anna Irene GILBERT-CAMPBELL. Also, trying to find a connection between Daniel and Darrington GILBERT (possibly brothers), and the Melinda/Malinda MITCHELL family. The 1860 Census listed them all living in Boone Co., Iowa. Both Daniel and Darrington served in the Civil War and were drafted from Clay County 1861-1864. Found Daniel, Darrington, and Melinda/Malinda MITCHELL in Clay Co . 1870 Census. If anyone has any information/leads and would be willing to share.
Contact: Rob
 

Campbell-----from August 2009 Researcher-----

Seeking information about Fred Hiram CAMPBELL, who taught in a one room school house in Poland, IN, in the 1920’s. I need information about the school for a 4-H genealogical project.
Contact: Karen
 

Amers, Corlett-----from May 2009 Researcher-----

Researching family of Charles AMERS & Myrtle CORLETT. Known children: George Wm AMERS, born 1910 Clay Co, IN, died 1977, Breman, IN; Betty AMERS, born 1924. married Leroy HOWALD. This family also lived in Vigo Co, IN 1940-1941; any help greatly appreciated.
Contact: Lynn
 

Sanders, Bradford, Meyers-----from May 2009 Researcher-----

Seeking information on Benjamin Harrison SANDERS and Grace Dell BRADFORD. Lived in Parke County and Carbon, IN. Working on family history on BRADFORD, MEYERS, SANDERS, DELL, and MEYERS (of Carbon, IN). Ancestor information, family history, and other information welcome.
Contact: Doug
 

Webster-----from February 2009 Researcher-----

Looking for information on James Stewart WEBSTER (1769-1846), his sons, Stewart WEBSTER (1795-1873) lived in Clay County from about 1825 until he and his wife, Lucy WEBSTER, died in 1873. Johnson WEBSTER (1798-1868) lived in Parke County from about 1825 until about 1848. Johnson moved on to Illinois and then to Iowa. James Stewart lived off and on with each of his sons and was buried on one of their farms. Stewart WEBSTER is buried off what is now Murphy Road in Carbon. Stewart WEBSTER was first married to Mary COOPER; they had three children: an unknown female, a son, James Stewart, and Mary WEBSTER. With wife Lucy, he had nine children: John J. WEBSTER, Sanford WEBSTER, William WEBSTER, Hannah WEBSTER, Elizabeth WEBSTER, Hester WEBSTER, Andrew WEBSTER, Indiana WEBSTER, and Minerva WEBSTER. We are also looking for information on the coal strip-mining that was done on the property off Murphy Road in Carbon, IN. We are told that there used to be several graves along with Stewart and his wife, Lucy WEBSTER, and that maybe they were moved by the coal company doing the strip mining. Charla Farmer’s great-great uncle was Stewart Webster, and Johnson Webster was her great- great grandfather.
Contact: Harry and Charla Farmer
 

Rabe-----from February 2009 Researcher-----

Searching for information about Johanna Hermann RABE, born 31 December 1807 in Normannshausen, Hanover, Germany. He arrived in New Orleans in Dec. of 1847 with his wife and unnamed 9-year-old child. By 1860 he had changed his name to John ROBINSON and is on the 1860 Census in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana. His wife, Mary ROBINSON, was born in1823 in England; his children were: Charles W. ROBINSON born about 1852 in Ohio; Joseph O. ROBINSON born about 1855 in Ohio; George W. ROBINSON born about 1858 in Indiana, and Sarah C. ROBINSON born 1860 in Indiana. John ROBINSON was a farmer.
Contact: Library
 

Headley-----from November 2008 Researcher-----

Looking for information on John HEADLEY born about 1804 in North Carolina. His wife, Mary "Polly" WILLIAMS, born about 1827 in North Carolina. Their son Andrew HEADLEY born in Iowa about 1856. Their daughter, Martha HEADLEY, born in Iowa about 1859. Mary and Andrew HEADLEY moved to Clay County. Mary WILLIAMS HEADLEY was living with her sister Martha WILLIAMS in 1880 Clay County Van Buren Township Census. Andrew married Melany and had a son, William HEADLEY, and was living in Van Buren Township, Clay County in 1880 census. Where are Mary "Polly" HEADLEY and son Andrew HEADLEY buried? They both died in Clay County. What happened to John HEADLEY and the daughter, Martha HEADLEY? They did not come to Indiana.
Contact: Library
 

Whittington-----from November 2008 Researcher-----

Looking for death date and other information on “Willie” Wm. WHITTINGTON, husband of Clarissa Mae LASH WHITTINGTON.
Contact: Library
 

Tennison-----from November 2008 Researcher-----

Looking for information on John and Margaret TENNISON family. John worked on the Wabash and Erie Canal locks. He and his family were in Lewis Township, Clay County in 1850 Census. John was not listed in the household in the 1860 Lewis Township, Clay County Census.
Contact: Library
 

Anderson-----from May 2008 Researcher-----

Would like to contact descendants of Pauline Avis COURTNEY ANDERSON, born 13 Sept 1925. Died 23 April 2007 in Poland, Clay Co., IN. Her children are: Kenneth, Rebecca, Sheila, Pamela, James, and Janet.
Contact: belling@ez-net.com
 

Christ-----from May 2008 Researcher-----

Searching for parents of Eliza Jane CRIST, married Michael SMITH 15 June 1848
Contact: Llebo33@aol.com
 

Coffelt-----from May 2008 Researcher-----

Need information on George COFFELT, born 1775 VA and moved east to TN; then in Clay Co., IN, 1830 Census. He died March 1838, and his son, John COFFELT, married Rachael RUNYAN in 1838 in Morgan Co, IN, and moved to Paulging Co., Ohio, with his son, George COFFELT, who was born 1823.
Contact: mrsjones@ligtel.com
 

Crafton, McIntire-----from May 2008 Researcher-----

Still looking for children of Jacob and Nancy CRAFTON McINTIRE. They were in Clay County in 1920 and 1930. 
Contact:   Library
 

Frasco, Belezza-----from May 2008 Researcher-----

Does anyone know where we can get records for the Catholic Church in Diamond, Indiana? We are looking for births of children of Domenica BELEZZA and Giovonni [John] FRASCO, supposedly born in Clay or Parke Counties, Indiana, in the early 1900's.
Contact:  Library
 

King-----from May 2008 Researcher-----

Looking for information on Berry KING. Clay Co., IN, 1870 Census. Second marriage to Rebecca PRANCE in Clay County on 22 August 1883. She sold land as his widow 5 April 1898. Looking for any information about his death and/or burial. Also looking for death/burial information for his daughter, Eliza REYNOLDS, widow of Marshall REYNOLDS. Marshall and Eliza are buried at Stunkard Cemetery.
Contact: regilbert@sbcglobal.net
 

Smith-----from February 2008 Researcher-----

Searching for anyone with information concerning the following family: Andrew Jackson SMITH was born 21 Nov 1816 in Virginia (now West VA), married Hester Ann DARBY on 25 March 1837 in Johnson County, IN, died 29 Nov 1872, and was buried in Old Hill Cemetery, Dick Johnson Twp., Clay County, IN. Hester was born 4 May 1817 and died 3 Jun 1892. Their children: Peter SMITH, Joseph SMITH, John W. SMITH, Thomas SMITH, Andrew J. SMITH, Elmira SMITH, and Amanda SMITH. Elmira married John
ROBISON/ROBINSON, Jr. 1871; Amanda married Fred W. WAGNER, 1875; John W. married Emeline REVES 1880, Thomas married Barbara Ellen FANSLER 1865.
Contact: Library
 

Phillips-----from November 2007 Researcher-----

Looking for information on George Owen PHILLIPS b. 1811 in Ohio and his wife, Anna C. NOBLE b. 1811? in North Carolina. Anna C. and 3 children are on the 1860 Clay Co. Census. George and Anna had 8 children: Watson or Washington, Mary, Thomas, Aaron, Simpson, Sarah, George, and Anna M.
Contact: jphillipsmurphy@msn.com
 

DAVIS-----from November 2006 Researcher-----

Dan A. DAVIS b. March 5, 1898 Knightsville, IN, and d. March 26, 1968, was married to my aunt, Mabel MASTERS WILLIAMS. They were married on June 7, 1946, in Clay
County. I am seeking information about when they were divorced, as the next information that I have found was that she was married to Charles M. WEAVER not too long after the above date.
Contact: Irmasters3@yahoo.com
 

FRANCE-----from November 2006 Researcher-----

Looking for Joseph FRANCE, born 1809 in Pennsylvania; died in Clay County, Indiana;married Fanny WIDENER on 3 May 1838 in Stark County, Ohio; also, married Rliza Jane
HALL JACKSON on 15 Dec 1867 in Clay County, IN. Child -- Samuel FRANCE born 1839 in Stark FRANCE Co., Ohio; died in Clay County, IN; married Ruth Anne WHEELER (born 20 Nov 1833; died 7 May 1870 in Clay County), D/O Thomas WHEELER & Francis; married Ira Barnes SLACK born 13 March 1834 and died 16 May 1864. S/O William SLACK & Marge LOWDERMILK.
Contact:suevan@claynet.com
 

FRANCE-----from November 2006 Researcher-----

Looking for Wilhelm FRANCE, born 19 July 1805; died 8 Sept 1858 in Bowling Green, Indiana; buried in the Church of Christ Cemetery on Poland Road. Married who? Child was
Frederick FRANCE, born 17 March 1838; died 17 November 1857 in Bowling Green, Indiana.
Contact:suevan@claynet.com
 

FRANCE-----from November 2006 Researcher-----

Looking for William FRANCE, born 1822; died 3 Feb 1887 in Clay County; married who? Child – David FRANCE, born ca. 1840; date of death unknown; married Elizabeth Betsey PETERS. Children were Joseph FRANCE born CA. 1841 and John W. FRANCE born ca. 1842.
Contact:suevan@claynet.com

 

BUTLER-----from May 2006 Researcher-----

Need parents of Henry BUTLER. He was in the 1900 Census living with his grandmother, Lydia FISCUS.
Contact:Library
 

LONG-----from May 2006 Researcher-----

The signature of the person who performed a marriage for George ELLIS and Nancy STEVENS in 1861 at Clay City, IN, was George LONG V.M.D. What was George Long’s
religious affiliation.
Contact:Library
 

MCBRIDE-----from May 2006 Researcher-----

Seeking information pertaining to Emeline WRIGHT OOLEY McBRIDE, wife of Joseph McBRIDE.
Contact:Library
 

MCKINNEY-----from May 2006 Researcher-----

Need information regarding George Collin McKINNEY who married Ettalena HERRON in Clay Co., IN, on 5 Nov 1915.
Contact:Library
 

WHITE-----from May 2006 Researcher-----

Looking for descendants of Matthew Levi WHITE; born about 1802 in Green Co., TN. He married Juretta THOMAS d/o David THOMAS and Hulda PARSONS on 7 Sept 1830 in Clay County, Indiana.
Contact:Library
 

COATS COATE-----from February 2006 Researcher-----

Needing information regarding the Sampson COATE (COATS) Family. According to the 1870 Census, they were living in Lewis Twp.; Clay Co., IN. Listed are Solomon COATS, age 37; Mary COATS, age 39; and Sarah COATS, age 69. Sarah was Solomon’s stepmother. There was also a George W. COATS of Clay Co., Indiana, who enlisted in the Civil War and died in a Confederate prison in Millen, Georgia, 10 Nov 1864.
Contact: Susan Lindberg at suzlin49@xmission.net
 

CRAIG-----from February 2006 Researcher-----

Robert CRAIG b. circa 1870 and Mary GRAY b. circa 1817 moved to Clay Co. between 1850 and 1860 from Clermont County, OH. When and where did they die? Any help would
be appreciated.
Contact: Jim Craig at jameswcraig@cox.net

 

TRUTTIER-----from February 2006 Researcher-----

 Francis LARRISON and Mary TRUTTIER m. Clay Co 25 Aug 1878. Seeking information on Conrad TRUTTIER, father of Mary TRUTTIER. Wm. TRUTTIER married Nancy Ann Elisabeth TUCKER 18 Jan 1875. William was the son of Conrad and Mary TRUTTIER.
Contact: Karen at Brgkar@aol.com

 

O'DELL COGAN-----from February 2006 Researcher-----

Seeking information on O’Dell/Cogan families. Sam COGAN m. Mary MURPHY; Jas O’DELL m. Maggie COGAN. Sam COGAN lived in Carbon c. 1896.
Contact: Carol O’Dell Murphy at Arolcamuprhy@aol.com

 

SPIKE MILL-----from November 2005 Researcher-----
GLICK FUNERAL HOME

We are seeking information about the Glick Funeral Home and Spike Mill (see the May Researcher). Where were they? (We think the Glick Funeral Home was in Cory, Indiana, or the immediate area.) When did they open and close? Who ran them? If you have any information at all, please contact the Society by phone (812-835-5005) or
Contact: Library

 

DRAKE-----from November 2005 Researcher-----
GREENBERRY
BYBEE
LANE

Drake, Greenberry, and other Clay County Drake family members circa 1820-1900. I have a wealth of information and would love to share it. I also have information about the Bybee family and the Nancy Lane family.
Contact: mstover@mchsi.com

 

ALLIS/ELLIS-----from August 2005 Researcher-----

  Seeking information on Wendel ALLIS or ELLIS, said to have come with his son,
Jacob ALLIS (ELLIS) in 1838 to Clay County.
Contact: Library

 

McMANIMIE/McMANAY-----from May 2005 Researcher-----

 Want to learn if Walter McMANIMIE was the husband of Sarah and the father of Rachel Mary McMANIMIE LONG. In a land record of 1836 Walter is listed as living in Clay Co., IN. He is not listed in 1840. Rachel Mary was born 4 August 1842; we believe Walter to be the son of Isaac and Anne McMANIMIE. We know Allen, Anthony, & Sarah were their children and by circumstantial evidence, we have placed Elizabeth in their family. We are almost sure Nelson McMANIMIE was a son. We think Walter and Hiram may have been sons. We have recently added Marion and Willis McMANIMIE to our search. Duplication of names in these families leads us to believe they are siblings. Example: Sarah had sons with the middle names of Allen, Walter, and Marion.
Contact: Claudine

 

Biggs-----from February 2005 Researcher-----

Looking for the parents of Daniel G. McMillan, born 1790 in County Perth, Scotland, who came to US 1793, married Alice “Alley” Cole 30 Oct 1818 in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Daniel died 14 Mar 1857 in Van Buren Twp., Clay Co., IN. Would like very much to get in contact with any living descendant of Daniel and Alley McMilan.
Contact: Robert

 

Sinders-----from February 2005 Researcher-----

Researching all descendants of Conrad Sinders and Eva Fernsel.
Contact: GM

 

Centerpoint School-----from February 2005 Researcher-----

Looking for a good photo or two of the brick school that used to be in Center Point, Clay Co., IN. My mother, Gladys Francis Wilson Dunagan, attended as a student; my father, Carlos Dunagan, attended as a student & taught there before becoming a minister. My grandfather, Oscar Thomas Dunagan, taught there as well as Cory & Staunton. My aunt, Verna Dunagan Whistler, attended school in Center Point. I played in the schoolyard when visiting from IL in the 1940s. I would be glad to pay photo and shipping cost. I want to use the photos for an article in our family history newsletter, Dunnagans Of All Spellings.
Contact: Library

 

Crafton-----from February 2005 Researcher-----

Seeking information on descendents of William Crafton b. 1794 in Virginia; son of Joseph Crafton and Patsey Stembridge Crafton; they had two children, William Jr. and Eliza, born in KY. Wm. Jr. was listed in the 1870 Census as a physician in Van Buren Twp., Clay County, Indiana
Contact: Library

 

Crafton-----from February 2005 Researcher-----

Seeking information on descendents of McClellend Crafton, son of Horace Crafton, Sr.. (b. 1835--d.1869) and Martha Jane Phipps Crafton (b.1838—d.1896). McClellend was born in Clay County, Indiana, and moved to Missouri with his wife and several children, one of whom was named Horace.
Contact: Library

 

HIRT-----from November 2004 Researcher-----

Wanting to find the parents, name of wife and cemetery (if possible) for Franz Ludwig Hirt. Is it possible he's in Wools Cemetery? 
Contact: Paul

 

SCHERB-----from November 2004 Researcher-----

Looking for information on John G. Scherb, born in Jackson Township May 25, 1851, to Frederick and Margaret Scherb. John married Leah Alice Maxey. They had the following children: two that died in infancy; two sons, Will A. Scherb and Pearl A. Scherb; two daughters, Leah Elizabeth Scherb, who married Roy Dengg, and Ella Mae Scherb, who married Rev. John Ellington. They had a son, John R., who died in 1982. John R. Ellington was survived by wife, Nila Bell Ellington; a daughter, Patricia Quattrocchi of Indianapolis; and a son, John M. of Sullivan. Would like very much to get in contact with any living descendant of John G. and Leah Alice Maxey Scherb. 
Contact: Carolyn

 

WALDEN-----from May 2004 Researcher-----

Need information on John & Mary (Collins) Walden. John (17-56-1835) was a Revolutionary War Veteran. Where are they buried? One source says he is buried on a farm near Putnamville, IN; they are not in the Manhattan Cemetery as one source indicated. 
Contact: Library

 

McMILLAN-----from May 2004 Researcher-----

Searching for the parents of Daniel G. McMillan, b. 1790, m. 30 Oct 1818, d.17 Aug 1857. 
Contact:  Library

 

HUGHBANKS-----from May 2004 Researcher-----

Looking for information on William Asbury Hughbanks and his wife, Elizabeth Chestnut/Chessnut Hughbanks. Married in Sullivan Co., IN; lived in Sullivan Co. 1860-1920. Lived in Lewis Township area of Clay County, Indiana, when they died. Need Death dates, where buried, and any other information anyone is willing to share.
Contact: Carolyn at the CCGS; PO Box 56; Center Point, IN 47840
Contact:  Library

 

GILBERT------from May 2004 Researcher-----

I am interested in the Gilberts. I descend from Ebenezer GILBERT, my third 
great-grandfather, b. about 1825 in OH; married Lydia WALKER b Jan 1830 Clay Co, IN. They lived in Clay Co. until between 1850 & 1860 when they showed up on the 1860 Edgar Co, IL, Census. Lydia WALKER GILBERT's mother's name was Mary (?) WALKER. She was living with Ebenezer and Lydia in the 1850 census. If anyone can help me with Lydia WALKER's father's name or any siblings or Mary WALKER's maiden name, I would greatly appreciate it. I also need Ebenezer GILBERT's parent's names. Contact: Charmaine S.Charmaine@juno.com

Contact:  Charmaine

 

WALDEN------from November 2003 Researcher-----

Need information on John Walden, Sr. (b. 1756), and wife, Mary. Where are they buried? John is a Revolutionary War Veteran. One source states that he is buried on a farm near Putnamville, Indiana; one source states he is buried in Manhattan Cemetery, S.W. of Greencastle—could not find him listed there. Children of John and Mary were: Sallie, John, Henry, Elizabeth, Richard, Dollie, Nancy, & Patsy. What relation is he to the John Walden (age is not clear) listed in the 1870 Census as residing in Cass Township of Clay County with Sarah 37; Dainel F. 12; Henry 10; Nancy E. 8; William A. 6. Also listed are Henry Walden 74 and Elizabeth 69; where are they buried? 

Contact: Victoria

 

McMANAY-----from November 2003 Researcher-----
McMANIMIE

Want to learn if Walter McManimie was the husband of Sarah 
and the father of Rachel Mary McManimie Long. In a land record of 1836 Walter is listed as living in Clay Co., IN. He is not listed in 1840. Rachel Mary was born Aug. 4, 1842; we believe Walter to be the son of Isaac and Anne McManimie. We know Allen, Anthony, & Sarah were their children and by circumstantial evidence, we have placed Elizabeth in their family. We are almost sure Nelson McManimie was a son. We think Walter and Hiram may have been sons. We have recently added Marion and Willis McManimie to our search. Duplication of names in these families leads us to believe they are siblings. Example: Sarah had sons with the middle names of Allen, Walter, Marion. 
Contact: Claudine

 

HINOTE-----from November 2003 Researcher-----

Looking for the birth date and parents of William P. Hinote. He is buried in Clay County and believe he was born in Putnam County. 
Contact: Marilyn

 

SUGAR RIDGE SCHOOL-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

Searching for information on the Center Point, Indiana, Sugar
Ridge School. 
Contact: Library

 

MORRIS-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

Elizabeth Morris appears on 1850 Perry Twp., Clay Co., Indiana Census as 53 (b. 
1797 in MD) with children William 25 (b 1825 in Ohio), Elizabeth A. 22 (b 1828 in 
Ohio), Joseph 19 (b 1831 in Ohio), Jacob 16 (b 1835 in Ohio), and Louisa 11 (b 1839 in 
Ohio). Who is Elizabeth’s mother, husband, and her maiden name? My ancestor is 
Louisa Morris, who married (1) Andrew Jackson Fagin, (2) Joseph Weddle, and (3) 
James F. Ball. Elizabeth Morris also appears on the 1870 Pierson Twp., Vigo Co. Census 
with her widowed daughter Louisa Weddle & Sons: Williard J. Fagin, Americus 
Gordon Weddle, and Samuel H. Weddle. The Cory Story (p. 288-289) states that Samuel 
Morris and family moved West from MD to Perry Township in 1839 with 5 children. Is
this a connection—can anyone help?
Contact: JUDY

 

HEATH-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

If anyone has any information or stories to share on the Heath family, please contact
Rickpjheath6@comcast.net
Contact: RICK

 

COURTNEY-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

Seeking information on Thomas Courtney, M.C. He married Mary H. Combs 
in 1869. Mary died in Clay County and was returned to Crystal, IN for burial. Who was his first wife, and did they have children? When did he die? Where is he buried? His and Mary’s children lived in Brazil.
Contact: Library

 

CASNER-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

Wilhelmina Spelbrink(g) came to this country from Germany in 1833 with her 
parents and 3 siblings. She married Charles Casner and appears in the 1850 federal 
census with him and two children, Mary, 2 years old and John, 6 months old, in Carrithers Twp., Clay Co. They do not appear in 1860 and left no trace after that.
Contact: Library

 

NEES-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

Would like to correspond with relatives of Mary Ann Wright who married Henry Nees
Wright at Bowling Green, IN, in April 1848. Their children: Clarecy, Albert Algey, Willis Mac and two other daughters.
Contact: Library

 

BROWN-----from August 2003 Researcher-----

Looking for information and pictures anyone would be willing to share of Richard E. 
Brown. Born Dec 8, 1940, in Staunton, IN. Graduated from Staunton High School Class 
of 1959. Married Feb 16, 1963, to Susan Boucher. Died July 5, 2002, in Chicago. Buried at Summitt Lawn Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.
Contact: Library

 

McMANAWAY-----from May 2003 Researcher-----
McMANIMIE

Seeking information on Walter McManimie who was in Clay County McMANIMIE 13 April 1836 when he sold land in Orange Co. The website for William H. Long (http://www.geocities.com/HeartlandHills/3052whlong.htm) states he married Rachel Mary McManimie 3 Feb 1861 in Clay County, IN. My ancestors are first found in Indiana in Orange Co. Isaac McManimie was b. ca. 1773 VA, wife, Ann, born ca 1780 NC—some of the children married in Orange Co., and the name is spelled in different ways. Believe his daughters were Sarah and Elizabeth and his sons were Anthony and Allen. Other possible sons were Nelson, Walter, and Hiram. Isaac (1855) and Ann (1852) died in Clay Co., IL. Son Anthony died in Clay Co., IL, son Allen died in Effingham Co., IL, and I think daughter Sarah died there also. Elizabeth was in Lawrence, Co. in 1850 and then disappeared. Nelson went from Orange Co. to Putnam Co., IN then to Fulton Co., IL, and finally to Cloud County, KS. Question: is Walter the father of Rachel Mary Long, and any spellings of McManaway/McManimie valid.
Contact: Claudine

 

KENT-----from May 2003 Researcher-----

Researching Jacob & Mary (FUNK) Kent. Jacob’s second wife was Eliza. Where are Jacob and Mary buried? Anyone researching this Kent family please reply.
Contact: Library

 

MOORE-----from May 2003 Researcher-----
TROTH

John William MOORE (b. England) m. Desire Ann Troth from Owen Co., IN.  Children: Sarah Lester, Daisy (m. Bert L. BAYSINGER), and Leatha. Any information as to the names of John Wm. Moore’s parents or information regarding his children would be appreciated.
Contact: Library

 

CAVE-----from February 2003 Researcher-----

Searching for information about descendants: CAVE, DAMEWOOD, MOORE, NOBLE, NUTT, McCARTY, WILL, of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oregon & Tennessee. Searching for all genealogical records, photographs, etc. My gggg-grandfather, Jacob MOORE, son of Mary MORE, and pioneer resident of Posey Township, Clay County, came to Indiana from Fleming Co, Kentucky, in the 1820’s. I am searching for any record of John Harrison DAMEWOOD of IN, IA, KS, TN, & Germany; Jacob Jackson MOORE & Sarah-Jane Moore WILLS. My ggg-grandfather, Thomas, & Dorinda MOORE of Dubois Co., Indiana, had the following children: Mary Ann (Moore)CAVE (her husband was a brother to Thomas-Jefferson Cave), Aaron Moore, Lucinda (Moore) (Damewood) Englebert, Rebecca (Moore) Noble, Angeline McCarty, Mary A. Love, Nancy O. Nutt, John A. Turner; Jacob son, Reuben P. Moore. 

Contact: Library

 

CASNER-----from November 2002 Researcher-----

Wilhelmina Spelbrink(g) came to this country from Germany in 1833 with herparents and 3 siblings. She married Charles Casner and appears in the 1850 federalcensus with him and two children, Mary, 2 y. o. and John , 6 mos. old, in Carrithers Twp., Clay Co. They do not appear in 1860 and left no trace after that. 
Contact: Library

 

COURTNEY-----from AUGUST 2002 Researcher-----

Seeking information on Thomas Courtney, M.D. He married Mary H. Combs in 1869. Mary died in Clay County, IN, and was returned to Crystal, IN for burial. Who was his first wife, and did they have children? When did he die? Where is he buried? His and Mary’s children lived in Brazil.
Contact: Library

 

HEATH-----from AUGUST 2002 Researcher-----

If anyone has any information or stories to share on the Heath family.
Contact: rickpjheath6@comcast.net

 

MORRIS-----from AUGUST 2002 Researcher-----
WEDDLE
FAGIN

Elizabeth Morris appears on 1850 Perry Twp., Clay Co., Indiana, Census as 53 (b. 1797 in MD) with children William 25 (b. 1825 in Ohio), Elizabeth A. 22 (b.1828 in Ohio), Joseph 19 (b 1831 Ohio), Jacob 16 (b. 1835 in Ohio), and Louisa 11 (b. 1839 in Ohio). Who is Elizabeth’s mother, husband, and her maiden name? My ancestor is Louisa Morris, who married (1) Andrew Jackson Fagin, (2) Joseph Weddle, and (3) James F. Ball. Elizabeth Morris also appears on the 1870 Pierson Twp., Vigo Co. Census with her widowed daughter Louisa Weddle & sons: Williard J. Fagin, Americus Gordon Weddle, and Samuel H. Weddle. I have read in The Cory Story (p. 288-289) about Samuel Morris and family moving West from MD to Perry Twp. In 1839 with 5 children. Is this a connection—can anyone help? 

Contact: judmaxwell@msn.com 

 

CLAY COUNTY COURT JUDGES-----from AUGUST 2002 Researcher-----

Seeking information on former Clay County Circuit Court judges. Would like to have their names, terms served, and pictures if possible. If you have a family member who was a member of this elite group or have information concerning the former judges.

Contact: Library

 

SUGAR RIDGE SCHOOL-----from AUGUST 2002 Researcher-----

Searching for information on the Center Point, Indiana, Sugar Ridge School.
Contact: Library

 

MORRIS-----from May 2002 Researcher-----

Elizabeth (married name MORRIS) appears on the 1850 Perry Twp. Clay County, IN Census as 53 (b. 1787 in MD) with children William 25 (b. 1825 in Ohio), Elizabeth 22 (b. 1828 in Ohio) , Joseph 19 (b. 1831 in Ohio), Jacob 16 (b. 1835 in Ohio), and Louisa 11 (b 1839 in Ohio). Who was Elizabeth's husband, and what was her maiden name? My ancestor is Louisa MORRIS, who married (1) Andrew Jackson FAGIN, (2) Joseph WEDDLE, and (3) James F. BARR. Elizabeth MORRIS (the Mother) appears on the 1870 Pierson Twp. Vigo County Indiana Census with her widowed daughter Louisa WEDDLE and sons Willard J. FAGIN, Americus Gordon WEDDLE, and Samuel H. WEDDLE. I have read in the Cory Story (pages 288-289) about Samuel MORRIS and family moving west from MD to Perry Twp in 1839 with 5 children. Is this a connection-can anyone help?
Contact: Judy

 

JESSUP-----from MAY 2002 Researcher-----
FISCUS

Researching Silas JESSUP and Sarah Jane FISCUS who are the parents of Charles JESSUP. If anyone has any information on the JESSUP Family in the Clay County area, please reply.
Contact: Sue

 

TILTON-----from MAY 2002 Researcher-----

Seeking information on William Harrison TILTON died 1954 in Brazil, IN.
Contact: Tracy

 

SNOW-----from MAY 2002 Researcher-----

Need parents of Amanda SNOW who married John MADDEN in Clay County, IN 14 May 1867.
Contact: Library

 

DAVIS-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
MICHAEL

Looking for information on Lora M. Davis Born July 26, 1889, to Elijah Davis and L. Allen. Lora was married three times. #1. Quentin Niece, ended in annulment; #2. Henry L. Michael ended in a divorce; #3. Edward Russell. These marriages were all in Clay County. I would like information on her parents, siblings, children and grandchildren. I would also like to know where she and Edward Russell lived, died, and are buried.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

LANKFORD-----from February 2002 Researcher-----

Just starting on our Lankford research on Clyde Lankford, son of Pius & Eva, who moved to Montana, and had another Clyde Lankford. Pius Lankford, son of Thomas Lankford, son of Walker Lankford, son of Walker Lankford-I think.
Contact: Library

 

HAMM-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
MICHAEL

Looking for information on Grace Myrtle Hamm. She was married to William Herschel Michael. Herschel was born July 14,1911, in Clay County. They had the following children: Shirley, Linda, Louis, and LaDonna. I know Grace died in the southern part of the state and is buried there.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

WAYMIRE-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
MICHAEL

Looking for information on Ernest Waymire, Sr., his parents, siblings, and his family. He was married to Violet Loretta Michael. I do know Ernest Sr., Violet, and Ernest Jr. are all buried in Clay County, Indiana.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

MICHAEL-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
BUNCH
HOWARD

I am looking for information on William Jasper Michael, Mary Bunch [one of his wives], Ona Howard [another wife]. I know Jasper and Mary had several children. I also know Jasper and Ona had at least two children. Any information would be helpful.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

LOVE-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
GASSAWAY
RUSSELL

Looking for information on Mary Francis Love. She first married a Gassaway, this ended in a divorce. They had two children that were raised by the father's mother. Her second marriage was to Edward Russell. Edward was born in Clay County, Indiana, to Henry Michael and Lora Davis. His birth name was James C. Michael. His name was later changed. Mary had one daughter by James/Edward. The child's name is Martha Jane.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

MICHAEL-----from February 2002 Researcher-----

Looking for information on Homer Michael, Sr. and his family. He was born June 29, 1886, in Little Cinnatti. He died and is buried in Clay County. He also has a son, Homer Jr., that was in service and is buried in Clay County.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

MICHAEL-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
BUNCH

Looking for information on Ida Michael born in 1875 to Wm. Jasper Michael and Mary Bunch. Ida was in the Greene County Census 1880 at age 5.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

STARRETT-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
WITTY
HARMLESS
MCHENRY

Looking for information on Jefferson Starrett. He married Lydia Witty in Clay County, IN. Feb. 5, 1859. He married Lucinda Harmless July 17, 1867, in Clay County, IN. He married Celestia McHenry June 26, 1874, in Clay County, IN.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

STONEBURNER-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
STARRETT
CAMPBELL

Looking for information on Elijah S. Starrett married Barbara E. Stoneburner Dec. 3, 1865, in Clay County, IN. Elijah married Sarah Campbell April 22, 1875, Clay County, Indiana.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

THOMAS-----from February 2002 Researcher-----
STARRETT

Looking for information on William Thomas and Lucinda Starrett who married in Starrett Clay County, Indiana, May 6, 1871.
Contact: Carolyn Branson at the Library

 

SINGER/SINGERS-----from November 2001 Researcher-----

Looking for relatives of James Singer b. Ireland 1802; he was a farmer who had at least 2 sons born in Ireland: Robert in June 1852; Hugh in 1849; and possibly William in 1841.  James and sons came to Northumberland, and the sons were miners. Robert, my GGF, married Thomason Baker in 1877 and went with their 3 children (James, Thomas, & Eleanor) to the USA after 1882 where 3 more children were born: Mary Ann in Indiana 1885; my GM, Elizabeth, in 1888 & Robert William in 1890. They returned to Northumberland before 1893 where the last two children, Margaret and Hugh, were born. Mary Ann Singer was born in Clay County 2^nd June 1885. Has anyone come across birth records for Elizabeth or Robert William? Any other Singer relatives immigrated to the USA that Robert would have met? Any idea why they left the US to return to the UK? That whole period is a total blank.
Contact: barbarapotts@hotmail.com in London, England.

 

SLATTERY-----from July 2001 Researcher-----

Seeking information on James Walter SLATTERY 1887 - 1920.
Contact: Library

 

J.K. DERING Band-----from July 2001 Researcher-----

Seeking information on the J.K. DERING Coal Company and the J.K.DERING Band.
Contact: Library

 

DICKINS-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Seeking information on DICKINS (DICKENS) family as outlined in Lillian A. Sheppard's book, Sheppard, Marshall & Allied Families. Paticular interest in James and Caraline DICKINS, listed in 1850 Clay Co. Census with 10 children.

Contact: Howard

 

SHEPPARD-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Would like to contact Lillian A. SHEPPARD or any family member who might have knowledge of her book, Sheppard, Marshall, & Allied Families. 

Contact: Howard

 

VAN HISE-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Seeking information concerning Benton Schenck Van HISE prior to birth in 10-17-1853. His family may have come from Ohio.

Contact: Library

 

HINSHAW-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Looking for parents of Rachel (RARDIN) HINSHAW, b 12/11/1814 d. 05/09/1898 Clay Co. Wife of Zimri HINSHAW b. 11/2/1821 & d. 09/01/1854. Both buried at Center Point Cemetery. Their marriage shows her name as Rachel CROFFORD (CRAWFORD); other sources show her maiden name as RARDIN. They were parents of six children: (1) Anna Jane, md John STUART; (2) John R. md Gulielma ALLEN; (3) Cyrenius; (4) William Jasper md Sarah ELLIOT; (5) Mary Matilda, md 1. Simon Bradfield, md 2. George TILTON; and (6) Albert A. md Mary Margaret CARRITHERS. In 1870 census, Rachel is living with Zimri’s brother Zeno and family. Who was Mr. Crawford, Rachel’s first husband?
Contact: Library

 

SANDERS-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Seeking information on Benjamin Harrison SANDERS and Grace Dell BRADFORD m. 31 Dec 1910. Need ancestor information; any other information welcome.
Contact: DOUGLAS

 

MACE-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Information needed on Henry Jackson MACE (b. 2/21/1835 & d. 1/25/1885); m. 2/27/1859 Harriet STIGLER. He was son of Isaac MACE, b. 1800; 1st wife Elizabeth RAGAN, 2nd wife, Delana ACREE.
Contact: Library

 

ELLIOTT-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Information needed on Charles (b 12/15/1853) and Clarissa (MACE) ELLIOTT b. 12/3/1859. They were m. 11/23/1881 in Clay Co., IN
Contact: Library

 

PEARSALL-----from May 2001 Researcher-----

Seeking info on Jacob or Mary PEARSALL; Jacob, a coalminer, b. Booklyn, NY. He and Mary (WAGNER) had one d. (Marietta) & one son, Lacey b. 19 March 1881 in Brazil Township.
Contact: Library

 

MILLS-----from February 2001 Researcher-----

Does anyone have any information on Henry and Sophia MILLS buried in McCullough Cemetery (Putnam Co.) beside Hardy MILLS, a Rev. War Veteran? My gggrandmother, Matilda MILLS McCULLOUGH is also buried there. Trying to find proof Matilda is daughter of Henry.

Contact: Loma

 

NEES-----from February 2001 Researcher-----

Would like to correspond with relatives of Mary Ann WRIGHT who married Henry NEES at Bowling Green, Indiana, April 1848. their children: Clarecy, Albert Algey, Willis Mac and 2 other daughters.

Contact: Library

 

CRAFTON-----from February 2001 Researcher-----

Looking for proof that James CRAFTON (b. 1790 or 1796) was the son of Joseph CRAFTON and Patsey STEMBRIDGE CRAFTON. James married Sarah CROMWELL in Clay County, IN, 1828.

Contact: Pat

 

BUTTS-----from February 2001 Researcher-----

Looking for the parents of Benjamin Franklin BUTTS or this wife, Mary Alexander. Benjamin BUTTS was born abt 1832 and died Oct. 13, 1892, Clay County, IN. Mary Alexander BUTTS b. abt 1895 d. 1929 Clay County, IN.

Contact: Lynne Ellen

 

RIGGS-----from February 2001 Researcher-----

Researching the descendants of Harvey RIGGS (1863-1932) and Kizzie STEPHENS (1862-1914). Also, need names of their parents.

Contact: Lynne Ellen