Elkhart County Indiana Queries: May

Elkhart Co. In Query Forum

Archive: May 3, 1998 - August 31, 1998

queries in chronological order, newest first

WILSON

Posted by Sandra R. Haley <shaley@n-jcenter.com> on Mon, 31 Aug 1998

Looking for information on James B. Wilson who was the father of Male Child
Wilson, b. 12 Sep 1902, in Elkhart, IN. Mother is listed as
______Wilson.

KINNEY, NOBLE

Posted by Gene Perkins <Gene_Perkins@compuserve.com> on Sun, 30 Aug 1998

Seekin info on the following Elkhart County people:

Jess Motte NOBLE, born 7-2-1873 in Elkhart County
Wm M KINNEY, born 6-25-1877 in Elkhart Co.
Annette KINNEY, will probated 1912

Joyce M. KINNEY married 10-20-1917 to J. Dana CRAMER
Mathew T. KINNEY married 3-12-1918 to Bridget A. KELLY

Gene_Perkins@compuserve.com

JOHNSON

Posted by Gerald Marshall Johnson <Calvinjj@aol.com> on Sun, 30 Aug 1998

Looking for any information concerning Herbert Charles Johnson born on August 15, 1913 in the town of Nappanee, Indiana county of Elkhart he was raised by his fathers brother in Elkhart his name was Clyde Herbert Johnson, Herbert Charles Johnson fathers name was Charles Johnson his middle name is unknown, Would like to know Chales Johnsons middle name and possibly who his grandfather was.

BUNGER

Posted by Elizabeth Bunger <Bx2search@AOL.COM> on Fri, 28 Aug 1998

I am looking for information concerning Donald, Reva, Revina, and Harley Bunger I think they are all from Elkhart County. I have no information, so any info. will be deeply appreaciated.

Thanks.

ALEXANDER

Posted by Linda Littlefield <HalnLinda@AOL.com> on Tue, 25 Aug 1998

Looking for information on Jacob and Clara Alexander; parents of William Alexander; Father of Lloyd V. Alexander of Elkhart Indiana. I believe William was born 7-31-1900

ANGLEMEYER, TAVERNIER

Posted by Steven Nelson <US6891@aol.com> on Tue, 25 Aug 1998

I would like some information on Ray Anglemeyer and Elma Tavernier who were married on oct 9th 1915 in Elkhart.. They are my great grandparents.. they moved to Northern wisconsin sometime after their marriage.. Please if you have any information like birthdates, their parents and brothers and sisters please email me or my snail mail ADR. is
Steven Nelson
4754-k morgan RD.
Fort Campbell, ky
42223

MCFARLIN

Posted by Bill McFarlin <bbmcfarlin@mindspring.com> on Sun, 23 Aug 1998

I'm interested in finding some information on my gggf Daniel McFarlin Sr., born in or around Pomfret, CT Apr 1821 and married Abigail Fasket May 1848. Abigail is from around Woodstock,CT. They moved to Goshen, IN around 1860, where my ggf Marshall was born and then moved onto Plainview Minnesota where my gf Budd and my Dad John Marshall were born. I'm try to find some information on where and when they came into the US and where from in Europe, my feeling is Scotland, but am researching Anyone knowing this family name around Goshen, I would appreciate some feedback. Thank You.

BASHER

Posted by Martha McClanahan <Macky96@aol.com> on Sat, 22 Aug 1998

I am looking for info on 4 children who were supposed to be sent to the Moose home in Elkhart, IN. They were orphaned in 1932. George Basher, Jr., Catherine Basher, Georgia Basher (Virginia) and David Basher. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Martha

HILDEBRAND

Posted by Donald G. Hooper <dhooper@ameritech.net> on Sat, 22 Aug 1998

I am looking for a HILDEBRAND in the 1850 IN (Elkhart CO) census. My great grandfather Henry Clay Hildebrand was born in IN in 1847. I don't have any information on his parents

GEYER

Posted by Lori Kime <l0r1k@earthlink.net> on Sat, 22 Aug 1998

I am looking for a John and Catherine Geyer from 3 miles east of Nappanee, In. Elkhart Co. These two were my ggg-grandparents. John was born in PA and Catherine was born in OH. I have looked in Goshen, Elkhart, and Nappanee, In. libraries for these two and can't find any obits on them at all. If anyone can help me with trying to find an obit on these or any information at all on these two, please let me know. I would also be more than happy to share all my info with someone who has the same interest for this family. I also have a few pictures also. Thank you very much! Lori Kime (l0r1k@earthlink.net)

GARVER, BARKEY

Posted by Ralph E. Tewksbury <rtewks@ix.netcom.com> on Thu, 20 Aug 1998

Researching the parents of Johanna GARVER and Peter BARKEY who married in Elkhart County in 1844. I have their marriage record. Am seeking parents.

Thanks... Ralph

FISHLEY, WALES

Posted by Cindy Kimes <ckimes@skyenet.net> on Thu, 20 Aug 1998

Looking for descendants of John A. Fishley who married Susanna Wales in Fulton Co, IN. The family moved from Fulton Co to Elkhart ca 1878 where they lived until death. Their children who grew up were (Mary) Ellen who married James Done, Lucy A. who married Edward Gearing, Sarah Jane (Jennie) who married John Rich, Amanda who married Clarence Seidner, Ida Mae who married John W. Miller, (James) Michael who married Myrtle Adelia Brown, Nora, and Alfred who married (1) Alma Wilhelmina Voigt and (2) Avis Hoffman. John A.'s son from his first marriage, John C. Fishley, married Elizabeth (Zegafuse) Sigerfoos before John and Susanna moved to Elkhart, he lived in Miami Co, IN.

BROWN, HILTON

Posted by Cindy Kimes <ckimes@skyenet.net> on Thu, 20 Aug 1998

Looking for descendants of William Joshua Brown who married Eliza Clara Hilton; she was born in Union, Cass Co, MI, December 17, 1844. They had a family of ten children who grew up, their names being Mary E., Clarence and Clara, twins, Aaron Cassius, William Orrin, James, Myrtle, Jennie, Lettie and John.
In 1885, the family moved from Cass Co, MI to Elkhart and for about fifteen years William kept a store handling second-hand goods.

AITKEN

Posted by Peter L. Aitken <AitkenPL@aol.com> on Tue, 18 Aug 1998

I am looking for information related to Andrew Aitken who was the son of John Aitken of New York City and the grandson of Andrew Aitken who emigrated to America from Ayrshire,Scotland in 1775.
According to a genealogy compiled by his nephew ("Distinguished American Families in America Descended from Wilhelmus Beekman & Jan Thomasse Van Dyke" by William B. Aitken, The Knickerbocker Press, 1912), Andrew (the grandson) "went West as a young man", which I guess would be around 1820-1860. At the time of his father's death in 1869, Andrew returned to New York and indicated in some legal documents that he resided in "...Bristol Elkhardt County in the State of Indiana". (The spelling of Elkhart county is his.)
I would appreciate learning any details about or references to Andrew Aitken, and send my thanks in advance.

SCHRUMPF

Posted by DeEtta Schrumpf <DeEtta63@aol.com> on Mon, 17 Aug 1998

Looking for death record of the following SCHRUMPF men who lived in Elkhart, Elkhart County about 1940. They may have died from 1945 thru 1970. Frederick August , Nelson Walter and Walter Gordon Schrumpf. I would appreciate any help I can get. Let me hear from you please. DeEtta Schrumpf

STUTSMAN

Posted by Jerry Booker <jbo4277842@AOL.COM> on Fri, 07 Aug 1998

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON STUTSMAN,RALPH&MAE,LIVED IN ELKHART CO. ALL THERE LIVES HAD SEVEN KIDS,ONE IS JOE WHO ONCE WORKED FOR AIR PORT IN ELKHART CO.IF ANY INFO IS TOBE HAD PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT JBO4277842@AOL.COM THANKS

SILVER(S) , BENHAM

Posted by Beth <BSmith7439@aol.com> on Fri, 07 Aug 1998

I'm looking for information on Peter W. SILVER(S), born 1809 in KY, later moved to OH, then IN abt. 1850. He was married to Mary BENHAM, born in OH abt. 1809. Their children were Joseph (married Sarah KIRKPATRICK); Abigail, Rhoda, Mary, William Morrow, and John B. SILVER(S). One of the daughters married Elisha TAYLOR and died before 1850. The SILVER(S) lived in Elkhart Co. and Koskiusko Co., IN abt. 1850 - 1860. Peter W. SILVER(S)'s mother may have been named Rhoda. Some other SILVER(S) connections are Isaac, Harvey, Jacob, and William SILVER(S). Please tell me if you recognize this family. Thanks.

MITCHELL

Posted by Rosanne Mitchell <Delambre@aol.com> on Thu, 06 Aug 1998

I'm looking for birth, marriage and death information on the family of John Q. MITCHELL and Katherine STUCK. Their children were Bessie (b. 1883), Ida (b. 1879), Charles (b. 1873), Lewis C. (1871), Oliver Grant (b. 26 Aug 1876) and Schuyler (b. 1887).All were born in Elkhart county. Any information on these people or their descendents would be greatly appreciated.

OVERMAN

Posted by MARY REALINI <arealini@one.net> on Thu, 06 Aug 1998

I am seeking information of a ELSIE M. OVERMAN that lived in Elkhart, Indiana. Born either IN or KS in October 1892 and died July of 1984 in Elkhart. If this is the right Elsie I am seeking her parents were John and Ellen Overman, and she had a brother John and a sister who died early twenties named Iva or Ivy. If you have any information please E-mail me at arealini@one.net.

PAULUS

Posted by Tom A. Brown <browntab@bouldernews.infi.net> on Wed, 05 Aug 1998

Dear Tom:
Didn't see where to post a Surname that is being researched
so am doing it here. I have been researching the Paulus
families of PA., OH., and Indiana for some time now and my
research information of the Paulus families of Kosciusko and
Elkhart counties can be found at www.geocities.com/Heartland
/Acres/5675

STUCKMAN, STOCKMAN, STECKMAN

Posted by Lee Stockman <stockman_allen@zianet.com> on Tue, 04 Aug 1998

Researching George STUCKMAN, age 80 in 1850 census living in Union TWP with his son-in-law Nathaniel DRAKE. Will share info with anyone interested in this family which is realted to the STOCKMAN and STECKMAN families of German Origin.

ARBOGAST

Posted by Gary Arbogast <G53arbo@aol.com> on Sun, 02 Aug 1998

Have a Bible record that states Henry S. Arbogast, married Emma Kantz -- moved to Elkhart, Ind. John E. Arbogast, married Amanda Kantz -- moved to Elkhart, Ind. Time frame would be around 1800-1850s.

LENTZ, WHITEHEAD, SCHWEITZER, FRANTZ

Posted by Stephen P. Lentz <stephen.p.lentz@wdc.com> on Fri, 31 Jul 1998

Looking for information regarding connections to Cyrus LENTZ (b.28 AUG 1834, Dayton, OH, d. 23 Sep 1900 near Milford) family. Cyrus lived in and owned farms/land in both Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. He married Mary Elizabeth WHITEHEAD (b. 5 Dec 1834, OH, d. 18 Jun 1902 in Logansport, IN) in 1852. Their children were Albert Marion (b. 1858, d. 1926), Emanuel (b. 1860), Moses F. (b. 1861), Dessie (b. 1863), Jane (Jennie) (b. 1867), Olive Elizabeth (b. 5 Dec 1876 in Milford), and Charlie (b. 1881). Parents of Cyrus were Jacob F. LENTZ and Sophia SCHWEITZER, residents of Dayton, OH. Parents of Mary were Samuel WHITEHEAD and Sarah FRANTZ, residents of Elkhart Co. Thanks!

LOCKWOOD

Posted by Ruth Lockwood <ruthj@jlmnet.com> on Thu, 30 Jul 1998

Researching Lockwood family in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Lucius Lockwood is great great grandfather. Jasper Newton Lockwood, b. 1856 in Wakarusa, Elkhart Co. , great grandfather. Jasper moved his family to Okla. Territory in 1889.

MCKEAN, VANNAMEE

Posted by Ruth Lee <ruthpaullee@earthlink.net> on Thu, 30 Jul 1998

Derrick MCKEAN b. 1813 in Ohio m. Sarah VANNAMEE b. New York 1823. Children were Mar Edith MCKEAN, Kit MCKEAN. Aymer MCKEAN, as listed in the 1860 census in ELKHART County. Would like to know parents of Sarah and Derrick.

PEARSON,CASTLE

Posted by Sharon Strain <seeker@ctaz.com> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998

Iam searching for my Grandfather : Mahlon Pearson and my G grandfather & G grandmother : Samuel Pearson - Mary Ann Castle. They lived in Elkart Co. and St. Joseph Co. Ind. I would appreciate any information.

Thanks Sharon

WEAVER, GREEN, BRADFORD

Posted by Harold Williams <willhn@flash.net> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998

all of the surnames are shown on the 1870 census of Elkhart Township. My ggmother was Lucinda Bradford, m. Joseph Weaver. Had 4 children: Albie(or Allice), Louisa, Albert and Joseph Bradford Weaver(gfather).
Joseph Bradford Weaver m. Jennie B Green 1888-1898, lived in Ligonier, Indiana. Moved to Raton, NM 1908. Had 3 children: Carl Bradford Weaver, Joseph Harold Weaver, Helen Louise Weaver.
Helen Louise Weaver m. Joel Robert Williams, 1928. Had 2 children Harold Robert Williams, Beverly Louise Williams.
Am searching for decendents of any of siblings of Joseph Bradford Weaver or of Jennie B. Green.
Also searching for county of ggfather Joseph Weaver' birth somewhere in PA.
Any and all help appreciated.
Harold R. Williams

Bussard/Buzzard/Weybright

Posted by Suzanne <ReaumeS@wcresa.k12.mi.us> on Tue, 28 Jul 1998

Hi there,
Looking for any and all information regarding this family:
Elias Bussard m Rebecca Boswell, moved to Elkhart IN, 1840
their children: Lydia, Susannah, John B, Samuel, Catharine, David, Eliza and William born between 1832 and 1849.
John B B 1836 m Maria Weybright b 1849, they resided in New Paris, Elkhart Co, IN most of their lives, they had Charles Franklin in 1870 who was my great grandfather.

who did John's siblings marry? where did they go?

thanks for any information you may have!

sabr

THURSBY, TEETER, WALLACE

Posted by Mike Salmon <Yogi709809@aol.com> on Mon, 27 Jul 1998

Looking for any info. on Thomas THURSBY married to Barbara Schaffer in 1924.

SHRIVER,LUTTS,SCHRIVER

Posted by Larilee <jrvogel@ix.netcom.com> on Mon, 27 Jul 1998

AMANDA ANN SCHRIVER [b] 1846 Elkhart,Elkhart co. Indiana...Married Edward Lutts..Salem, Alegan co. Michigan..Had 5 children He died in a horse and buggy accident, Then she moved back to Ilkhart and taugh school..She had a sister Cordelia..Need to know more.

CORPE, CORPES, CORP, CORPS

Posted by Linda Patterson <invest@tscnet.com> on Thu, 23 Jul 1998

I AM SEARCHING FOR MY ANCESTORS WHO WERE FROM MIDDLEBURY, ELKHART COUNTY, INDIANA. GRACE ALICE CORPE 1866? D/O AMZA HANNIBAL CORPE. ANY CORPE FAMILY 1800 TO 1870.

KNIGHT

Posted by Pam <zzzzwest@aol.com> on Wed, 22 Jul 1998

Am looking for any information on Samantha (Rhoda)KNIGHT who married Augustus Hull. Their last child (Nettie Hull) was born in Vistula, Elkhart County, IN in 1875.

ANDERSON, KINZIE

Posted by OTTO ANDERSON <OANDER713@AOL.COM> on Tue, 21 Jul 1998

I am looking for death notices or death records on JAMES ANDERSON and MARTHA KINZIE. James died after the 1850 census had been taken in Washington township.
Marth died in Washingto township in 1863 if you have any info. on either of these people please contact me at:oander713@aol.com.Or if you are related to them. I hope someone can help me, Thank You. These deaths happen in Elkhart County.

MCKIBBIN

Posted by Marilyn McKibbin <mcs6933@flash.net> on Sun, 19 Jul 1998

I am interested in finding out any information about my
McKibbin family. I have traced them to Elkhardt County
and Thomas McKibbin, my great-great-great grandfather, but
I would like to find out where his parents were from.
I have found a McKibbin family in Culpepper, Virginia
in the late 1600s, and I want to see whether or not
there is a connection.

COOK

Posted by Sharon Murphy <Smurcook@aol.com> on Fri, 17 Jul 1998

COOK

Posted by Joanna Wright <lwright@remc12.k12.com> on Wed, 05 Aug 1998, in response to COOK, posted by Sharon Murphy on Fri, 17 Jul 1998

RE: Michael COOK family who moved to Elkhart Co.,IN whose child was Mary COOK b Aug 1838. I have a g grandmother Mary COOK b 1838 don't know the mo & day d 1913 no other info as to where she came from m my g grandfather Barnett COLLIER had several children one which was my grandmother Nancy Ann COLLIER RUPP. They lived around Martinsville, Clark Co.,IL.
Could this be my g grandmother??? Any other info would be appreciated. Thanks.

COOK

Posted by Sharon Murphy <smurcook@golden.net> on Fri, 07 Aug 1998, in response to COOK, posted by Joanna Wright on Wed, 05 Aug 1998

Response to Joanna Wright- My Michael COOK was born in 1814 in Montgomery Co Ohio son of Christian COOK one of 10 children. He died May 31,1890 in Indiana. He lived in ELkhart Co . MIchael married Lydia Keeener in Oct 12, 1837 montgonery CO OHio. They had 1 child- Mary Cook born Aug 1838 sounds like we sould be related but need more info from you. Have you checked cencus records to see where her parents were born? I'll do some checking too and get back to you. smurcook@golden.net

CLEVELAND

Posted by Kevin Cleveland <turkcleve@worldnet.att.net> on Thu, 16 Jul 1998

I am looking for information on the CLEVELAND family. They lived in Nappanee IN. Any possible names are Addison or William Merritt CLEVELAND, or Joe HAMILTON. Thank you for any help.

CLEVELAND

Posted by Sandy Cleveland Haist <SCHaist@ctlnet.com> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998, in response to CLEVELAND, posted by Kevin Cleveland on Thu, 16 Jul 1998

Addison Cleveland lived in Kos. County, Scott Township, Indiana. (Etna Greene address) He is buried in Stoney Point Cemetary, in Etna Greene, IN. He married a Jane Hudkins and they had three children. Two are Orin David and Arvilla. Orin is often misspelled, Orren, Oren etc, Oren married Gertrude Kring. I have tracked a William Cleveland(b. Dec. 1873) who married Flora ?(b. Jan. 1877)thru Indiana 11900 Census. They had three children Olive(b. Aug.1894), CCharles G. (b. Feb. 1898) and Gordon (b. Aug. 1899). They apparently lived in Scott Twnshp.,Kos. County. If you have other info on William Merritt I would love to have it. My Father, Charles was a son of Oren and he lived in Nappanee, Elkhart County. When I was growing up in Nappanee there were other Clevelands, but I wasn't sure how we were related.

COWAN

Posted by Helen Cain <hjcain@earthlink.net> on Thu, 16 Jul 1998

Joseph Steele Cowan 1795-1873 reported to be the first postmaster of New Paris, Elkhart Co., IN. Married Phebe Anderson Byrd. (My gr gr grandparents.)
Son:
William Byrd Cowan 1820-1884 married Elizabeth Kershner on 11 Sep 1855 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. He was a dealer in hardware at Nappanee. (My gr grandparents.)
Daughter:
Jennie Cowan 1862-1948 born in New Paris Elkhart Co., IN. Married John Sims Cain 1851-1927. (My grandparents)

Any additional information about the above families would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in Advance.

ALBAUGH

Posted by John Albaugh <jsa6660@skyenet.net> on Thu, 09 Jul 1998

I am looking for any information on the family of William R. Albaugh of Elkhart County, Indiana.

ALBAUGH

Posted by SANDI <ORAN52@AOL.COM> on Tue, 04 Aug 1998, in response to ALBAUGH, posted by John Albaugh on Thu, 09 Jul 1998

WE DROP FROM WILLIAM'S SON, CHRISTIAN. WE ARE THE PA. ALBAUGH'S.

BENISH

Posted by Monica Franson <Mistresava@aol.com> on Tue, 07 Jul 1998

BENISH

Posted by wendy <wenben@yahoo.com> on Tue, 28 Jul 1998, in response to BENISH, posted by Monica Franson on Tue, 07 Jul 1998

Which Benish family are you looking for? I'm not sure which ones lived in Elkhart Co. Most of mine are from Wisconsin. and Bohemia.
Wendy Benish

HUNTER,WILLIAMS,VANNAMEE

Posted by Ruth Lee <ruthpaullee@earthlink.net> on Fri, 12 Jun 1998

James HUNTER and Roseanna WILLIAMS are in St Joseph County both were born in Indiana about 1832. Abner VANNAMEE was living in Elkhart County in 1850.

WILLIAMS

Posted by Harold Williams <willhn@flash.net> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998, posted by Ruth Lee on Fri, 12 Jun 1998

Elkhart County is as good as any to start research on the Williams Clan. Seems the phonebook has more of them than Smiths or Jones.
Do you have the father of Roseanna Williams? Could be my ggfather.

Harold R. Williams

WILLIAMS, HUNTER, VANNAMEE

Posted by Ruth Lee <ruthpaullee@earthlink.net> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998, posted by Harold Williams on Wed, 29 Jul 1998

In response to your query about Roseanna WILLIAMS all I know is that she was in the 1860 census in Elkhart County,
married to James HUNTER. They were both born in Indiana in 1832. Their son, John Melvin HUNTER, was my husband's grandfather, m. to Mary Edith McKean in January, 1881. I cannot get any further back than James and Roseanna. If I have any further clues, I will contact you. Happy Hunting! Ruth Lee.

SHULMIRE

Posted by Rebecca Shulmire <JnBofKFO@aol.com> on Thu, 07 May 1998

I am searching for any information on the Shulmire family. We know that an Erwin A. Shulmire, and his brother Charles, were born in Elkhart County, and left in an orphanage. They were later raised by a Dan Stouder. Also, searching for information on a William Shulmire, who immigrated from Germany in 1848.

SELMIER

Posted by W. Travis Selmier <travissr@worldnet.att.net> on Thu, 20 Aug 1998, posted by Rebecca Shulmire on Thu, 07 May 1998

Read your message in Elkhart County Query Forum re William Schulmire. In doing research on my family official records have numerous spellings of Selmier, so there might be a connection. To begin, two cousins [purportedly] born in Germany [Bremen or Hanover] around 1815 had sons who migrated separately [1850's] and Henry and Herman Henry both married and widowed the same woman Wilmina Cristina Copeman, also an immigrant from Germany. Henry was my great grand-father. There are lots of details, some sketchy, particularly about the Herman Henry/Wilmina branch, which was started after Henry/Wilmina branch.

Do you have any other details concerning William Schulmire?

Regards, Travis

KINCADE/SMITH

Posted by Tamara Kincaide <ladychan@evansville.net> on Fri, 17 Jul 1998

I have a Marriage Certificate Given To me by a Fellow Kincaid Researcher ,
David Kincade married Georgianna Smith In Elkhart Co In April 1872.I am Trying To locate Info On This David Kincade
There are no ages of Bride and Groom or if either had a previous marriage or widowed.Am looking to see If this David b.1802 Tn and widowed,Any Help needed with census records 1870-1880 to see if David Is Listed.Kincade/Kincaid/Kinkade/Kinkead.Thanks

CHARPIE

Posted by Ken Charpie <kcharpie@compuserve.com> on Fri, 17 Jul 1998

Looking for all ancestry relating to Emanuel Charpie and his relatives, lived in Elkhart County, IN, approximately 1865-1875.

COOK

Posted by Sharon Murphy <Smurcook@aol.com> on Fri, 17 Jul 1998

resesearching family of Michael Cook b 1814 Montgomery Co. Ohio married Lydia Keener Oct 12 1837 moved to Elkhart Co child Mary Cook b AUg 1838 Any one else have any info on this family? Thanks mail at S.Murphy 56 Carter Cres,Cambridge Ontario Canada N1R 7L4

Posted by Joanna Wright <lwright@remc12.k12.com> on Wed, 05 Aug 1998, posted by Sharon Murphy on Fri, 17 Jul 1998

Posted by Sharon Murphy <smurcook@golden.net> on Fri, 07 Aug 1998, in response to COOK, posted by Joanna Wright on Wed, 05 Aug 1998

CLEVELAND

Posted by Kevin Cleveland <turkcleve@worldnet.att.net> on Thu, 16 Jul 1998

I am looking for information on the CLEVELAND family. They lived in Nappanee IN. Any possible names are Addison or William Merritt CLEVELAND, or Joe HAMILTON. Thank you for any help.

Posted by Sandy Cleveland Haist <SCHaist@ctlnet.com> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998, in response to CLEVELAND, posted by Kevin Cleveland on Thu, 16 Jul 1998

COWAN

Posted by Helen Cain <hjcain@earthlink.net> on Thu, 16 Jul 1998

Joseph Steele Cowan 1795-1873 reported to be the first postmaster of New Paris, Elkhart Co., IN. Married Phebe Anderson Byrd. (My gr gr grandparents.)
Son: William Byrd Cowan 1820-1884 married Elizabeth Kershner on 11 Sep 1855 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. He was a dealer in hardware at Nappanee. (My gr grandparents.) Daughter: Jennie Cowan 1862-1948 born in New Paris Elkhart Co., IN. Married John Sims Cain 1851-1927. (My grandparents) Any additional information about the above families would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in Advance

CASTETTER

Posted by Hugh A. Shanahan <shanahan@kiva.net> on Wed, 15 Jul 1998

Lillian Pearl CASTETTER of Ligonier married Frank JACKSON around 1900. They lived in Benton and Frank worked as a bookeeper in a lumber yard in Goshen. Two daughters. Geneieve (called Gene)JACKSON, married Hugh N. SHANAHAN, and Virginia JACKSON, married Lake W. HEADLEY, who, in 1922 was the Chief of the Goshen Police Department at age 23. Searching for the parents and siblings of Lillian Pearl JACKSON. I have a great deal of information on the JACKSON and SHANAHAN family lines, and will share with anyone intrested.

RIGNEY

Posted by Hugh A. Shanahan <shanahan@kiva.net> on Wed, 15 Jul 1998

Searching for the descendants of Henry RIGNEY and Mary SULLIVAN RIGNEY. Lived 8th and Center Streets, Goshen, circa 1900. Daughters Mary RIGNEY SHANAHAN and Ella RIGNEY MOUSE ran a small grocery store at that location until 1956. John, brother of Henry, Goshen Town Marshal 1900's. RIGNEY family name associated with the old Goshen Churn & Ladder Company. I have some RIGNEY family information back to Niles, Michigan mid 1800's, and Toledo, and other Ohio areas. Willing to share with anyone intrested.

JACKSON

Posted by Hugh A. SHANAHAN <shanahan@kiva.net> on Wed, 15 Jul 1998

Searching for the descendants of John JACKSON and Catherine CARR JACKSON. John JACKSON arrived Elkhart County 1802 and was the first Post Master of Elkhart County. 11 children born, and most married and stayed in the area. Related family names ROBINSON, BANTA, CASTETTER, HEADLEY. Numerous relatives buried in JACKSON CEMETERY, near Benton. I have a great deal of information on this JACKSON family line back to 1756, and will share with anyone intrested.

SPELLMAN, HIATT, JOHNSON

Posted by Nora Hiatt <Norahiatt@Sprintmail.com> on Tue, 14 Jul 1998

Lizzie SPELLMAN resided in Elkhart IN at the time of the death of her brother Perry Morgan HIATT in 1919. When here brother Mark HIATT died in 1932 Lizzie was still living in Elkhart. Her parents were Bartlette HIATT and Drucilla JOHNSON of Grant Co IN. Did Lizzie have children? All help appreciated.

CRIPE

Posted by LaRue (Troup) Koepke <mapak@siservices.net> on Sun, 12 Jul 1998

My Grandmother, Rosella E Cripe, B: 8/5/1877, D: 8/1955 in Elkhart married Charles H Troup 3/19/1896. They had 8 children. Rosella's Mother was Elizabeth Cripe (1838-1936 ?). It is my understanding, Elizabeth's maiden name was Cripe, she married a Rensberger who died & then married a Cripe.

I would appreciate any further information anyone could give me on Rosella's Mother, Father, Siblings, etc.

I am willing to share any information I have.

TROUP

Posted by LaRue (Troup) Koepke <mapak@siservices.net> on Sun, 12 Jul 1998

My Grandfather, Charles Henry Troup, B:9/1872 D:4/27/31, M: 3/19/1896 to Rosella E Cripe, B:8/5/1877, D:7/31/55. Charles Troup parents were Peter Troup, B:5/14/1842 in Welland County, Canada D: 11/25/00 & Elizabeth Weybright B: 11/1/1843 in New Paris, In D: 1938. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Weybright & Joanna Lindeman.

Looking for more information on Peter Troup - his parents, siblings, etc.

MILNER

Posted by Carolyn Gage <bunnygage@aol.com> on Sun, 12 Jul 1998

I am looking for anyone who might have information on the Edward MILNER family who lived in Benton Twp. My grandfather was his son William who was born in 1875.

Carolyn

PALUMBO

Posted by Vito Palumbo <palumbo@aol.com> on Fri, 10 Jul 1998

Resident of Elkhart County.

ALBAUGH

Posted by John Albaugh <jsa6660@skyenet.net> on Thu, 09 Jul 1998

I am looking for any information on the family of William R. Albaugh of Elkhart County, Indiana.

Posted by SANDI <ORAN52@AOL.COM> on Tue, 04 Aug 1998, in response to ALBAUGH, posted by John Albaugh on Thu, 09 Jul 1998

WE DROP FROM WILLIAM'S SON, CHRISTIAN. WE ARE THE PA. ALBAUGH'S.

LLOYD

Posted by Beverly Hamilton <ebhams@olypen.com> on Thu, 09 Jul 1998

Seeking information on children of David Lloyd died 28 May 1895 in Elkhart Co. Did he and wife Sarah have a daughter Harriet [Hattie] Lloyd?

BENISH

Posted by Monica Franson <Mistresava@aol.com> on Tue, 07 Jul 1998

Posted by wendy <wenben@yahoo.com> on Tue, 28 Jul 1998, posted by Monica Franson on Tue, 07 Jul 1998

Which Benish family are you looking for? I'm not sure which ones lived in Elkhart Co. Most of mine are from Wisconsin. and Bohemia.
Wendy Benish

SLACK

Posted by Amy Deel <amydeel@aol.com> on Mon, 06 Jul 1998

Jeanette Slack was born in Elkhart on 5-07-22. She was a twin. Her father died in 1927 of a heart attack. He was a mill foreman and age 33 at death. He was born in Bristol. I need family medical history and need any help finding blood relatives. Jeanette's family moved to Michigan after her father died. Both were born in Elkhart county.

MCKEE

Posted by Mary Michael Thompson <mikeyt@uswest.net> on Sun, 05 Jul 1998

I am looking for any information on Donald "Mickey" McKee. I am told that he was a bartender at the Goshen Hotel in and around 1943. I assume that he lived in Elkhart County in the 1940's. Please if anyone has anything that they can remember or know of any of his family in this area PLEASE contact me.

Mary M. Thompson

GARVER

Posted by Judith Sumner <dssumner01@aol.com> on Fri, 03 Jul 1998

Looking for information on the children of John S. GARVER b.05 April 1813 in Pa.,died in Elkhart Co in 1852, Moved to Elkhart Co. in 1834, married Mary STUTZMAN in 1837 and raised a large family of children, eleven of whom survived. Need to find the names and birth places of these children, and did he stay in Elkhart Co or did he leave and return? I believe my great grandfather, George W.GARVER was one of his children. George W is listed on the 1880 Mo census as born in Mo in 1845.If you know anything about George W, any help appreciated. Thanks.

SHILADY, SHELLADY

Posted by Pat Lorentzen <plorentzen@aol.com> on Wed, 01 Jul 1998

Samuel Shellady, b 1792 Co Armagh Ireland, applied for citizenship 7 Jan 1837 in Elkhart Co IN. In 1840 census for Elkhart Co. Was in Johnson Co IA by 1842 and died there 29 Jan 1866. Seeking contact with descendants.

FULLER

Posted by Benjamin L. Kinsey <jkinsey17@comcast.net> on Mon, 29 Jun 1998

I am seeking the burial place of my 3rd. great grandparents, Daniel and Mary Ann FULLER. The 1880 IN census shows them living in Osolo Township, Elkhart Co. IN. They were living next to their son, Orin. Daniel was 67 and Mary Ann was 55, according to the census record. I can not find them after that date. Any information would be helpful.
Thank you,
Ben

STROHM,LEHMAN

Posted by Jim Strohm <jimpam4950@aol.com> on Sun, 28 Jun 1998

Researching the ancestors and family of Jacob H. STROHM (b-1811) in Canada. He is of Swiss descent, moved to Elkhart Co,IN from Ontario about 1843 with several other families including Lehmans' and Stumps'. Jacob married Barbara LEHMAN(b-1812) and had at least two children while in Canada; Joseph(b-1836) and Abram (b1839).

GARDNER

Posted by ConnieJo Papa White <twotoes@webtv.net> on Sat, 27 Jun 1998

Seeking information on Hazel,Winnie, Grace, Otte and Anne GARDNER.

NUSBAUM

Posted by Darlene Meador <dar@tznet.com> on Wed, 24 Jun 1998

seeking information on "MARGARETTE NUSBAUM" married to "GEORGE RHOADS" I know they were in "MISHAWAKA,SAINT JOE, CO. IND." when they had their son "WILLIAM WALTER RHOADS" in 1874. He married "CORA ELISE HEMMINGER" in 1905.
dar@tznet.com

SHULMIRE, STOUDER

Posted by Rebecca Shulmire <jnbofkfo@aol.com> on Wed, 24 Jun 1998

I am searching for information about Erwin A. Shulmire. Erwin was born in Elkhart in May of 1873. Erwin and his brother Charles were raised by the Daniel J. Stouder family of Nappanee. Any information about these two families would be appreciated.

FLANERY/FLANARY/FLANNERY

Posted by Lynne Erin Flanery <lynne.flanery@fms.sprint.com> on Tue, 23 Jun 1998

This is to Mary Davidson who I cannot find an email address for. I am looking for any of the Flannery line (no matter what the spelling). I have been looking for a Peter Flanery who was killed in Chicago at Colosimo's Cafe on May 11, 1920 when Big Jim Colosimo was assassinated. Please email me at lynne.flanery@fms.sprint.com with any information you have on this line.

Thanks, Lynne

CROCKETT

Posted by A. Crockett <ACrock9999@aol.com> on Mon, 22 Jun 1998

Looking for information on Harrison Crockett who appeared in the Elkhard Co., IN 1850 federal census.

m. Gabrielle McCartney December 14, 1848 also Mary Jane Fairchild September 21, 1845 in St. Joseph Co.

Census includes Garrett Crockett b. 1838 (our ancestor)

SCHRUMPF

Posted by DeEtta <DeEtta63@aol.com> on Sun, 21 Jun 1998

Looking for relations of Fred Schrumpf who moved to Elkhart, Elkhart County about 1890.

RANSBERG, RANSBERGER, RENSBERG, RENSBERGER, RAMSBURG

Posted by Carol Randall <cjbj@bigfoot.com> on Tue, 16 Jun 1998

Researching the following names from Elkhart County,
RANSBERG, RANSBERGER, RENSBERG, RENSEBRGER, RAMSBURG, REMSBERG, ROMESBERG, etc.
Carol Randall cjbj@bigfoot.com

HUNTER,WILLIAMS,VANNAMEE

Posted by Ruth Lee <ruthpaullee@earthlink.net> on Fri, 12 Jun 1998

James HUNTER and Roseanna WILLIAMS are in St Joseph County both were born in Indiana about 1832. Abner VANNAMEE was living in Elkhart County in 1850.

WILLIAMS, HUNTER, VANNAMEE

Posted by Ruth Lee <ruthpaullee@earthlink.net> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998, posted by Harold Williams on Wed, 29 Jul 1998

WILLIAMS

Posted by Harold Williams <willhn@flash.net> on Wed, 29 Jul 1998, posted by Ruth Lee on Fri, 12 Jun 1998
Elkhart County is as good as any to start research on the Williams Clan. Seems the phonebook has more of them than Smiths or Jones.
Do you have the father of Roseanna Williams? Could be my ggfather.

Harold R. Williams

SUTTON

Posted by cindy lou sutton <doc1@npcc.net> on Wed, 10 Jun 1998

I am looking for any suttons dead or alive in elkhart county .I have just begun to research my family tree and have hit a roadblock after my ggrandfather.So any suttons you can find for me would be cool!! Thanks much!!

BERTCH

Posted by Paul Moore <PDMoore52@aol.com> on Tue, 09 Jun 1998

Peter Bertch and wife Jane came to Elkhart County around 1850 and settled in Bristol. Looking for information about this family

HIATT, SPELLMAN

Posted by Nora Hiatt <Norahiatt@Sprintmail.com> on Mon, 08 Jun 1998

I am looking for information concerning my great aunt Lizzie SPELLMAN. She was born in Marion, Grant Co IN to Bartlett
and Drucilla (JOHNSON)HIATT. When her younger brother Perry Morgan HIATT died in 1914, she was living in Elkhart. When younger brother Mark HIATT died in 1932, she was still living in Elkhart. All help appreciated.

MEAD

Posted by Albert T. Finney <bertfinney@worldnet.att.net> on Sun, 07 Jun 1998

Looking for any information on the parents or other antecedents of Benjamin Mead and / or his son Albert B. Mead. Benjamin Mead came to the area which is now Elkhart County shortly after 1810 from New york state. Believe that he had a daughter named Wickham. Albert Mead was born in New York State in 1810. Married Eliza Degarmoe in 1838 in Elkhart Couinty. One of his daughters, Mary Etta, is my great grandmother

GARVER

Posted by J.Garver Sumner <dssumner01@aol.com> on Sat, 06 Jun 1998

Looking for the Indiana, (believe Elkhart Co) born parents of George W. GARVER born 1845 in Mo.The Mo census from 1880 to 1910 lists them as Indiana born. Any information on this family and its children will be greatly appreciated.

VESEY, THOMPSON

Posted by Donna Cuillard <lrfm15a@prodigy.com> on Thu, 04 Jun 1998

Seeking info on Adeline Harper Thompson VESEY, who married William VESEY abt 1845 in Ohio. They lived in Elkhart Twp., in 1850 with children Horace VESEY age 15; John VESEY age 14 (both from William VESEY's first marriage); William THOMPSON age 15 & George THOMPSON age 12 (both from Adelines first marriage to Cyrus Tucker Thompson). Adeline VESEY died 19 jUly 1857 in Goshen, Elkhart County. Found William VESEY on 1860 census for Elkhart Twp., Elkhart County as age 59.
Will exchange.
Thank you.

ECKELBARGER

Posted by Tammy Eckelbarger <Tammy@kuntrynet.com> on Tue, 02 Jun 1998
I am looking for any information on this surname.

RICKERT

Posted by Misty Geary <MistyGeary@aol.com> on Mon, 01 Jun 1998

I'm trying to locate parents for Oliver Oscar RICKERT (my ggrandfather), born 3 DEC, 1885 in Jamestown, Boone? County, IN. He moved north to Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN and then in 1905 he migrated west to Wyoming.

Can anyone help? I'm new to this.

Thanks,
Misty Geary

FRESHOUR

Posted by glenn freshour <gfresh@cci-29palms.com> on Sun, 31 May 1998

BORN IN ELKHART COUNTY 1945, SON OF RALPH E. AND DORA C. FRESHOUR

FRESHOUR

Posted by Milt Longbottom <MiltLong@msn.com> on Sat, 13 Jun 1998, posted by glenn freshour on Sun, 31 May 1998

Glen, It's late and I just e-mailed you some FRESHOUR info as it relates to my wife's family FRISINGER. It may be coincidence but note that Mahala Freshour Zumbaugh also used the name Dora for an offspring. They lived in and around Elkhart County, IN. Some still do, I believe.
We know that Mary Jane FRISINGER was also married to a Mr. BAXTER - we think that marriage was after her marriage to Thomas Jefferson FRESHOUR.

LUCE, LIVINGOOD

Posted by Nellie Tyer <ddtyer@juno.com> on Sun, 31 May 1998

Looking for anyone with knowledge of Jacob LUCE b. IA, married to Margaret LIVINGOOD b. PA. Living in Elkhart Co IN 1860s. Four children, Elmer b. 1862, also Clara (m. STOCKBARGER), Alice (m. GOOD) , female ( m. Wm. GARWOOD)

GODSHALK

Posted by Michael J. Godshalk <godshalk@suntan.eng.usf.edu> on Fri, 29 May 1998

Descendants of Joseph "Joe" Harvey GODSHALK
1 Joseph "Joe" Harvey GODSHALK b: 2 July 1869 in Ohio d: 16 October 1953 in Milford, Indiana (age 84)
.. Loretta NOEL b: 24 September 1870 in near Syracuse, Indiana (Dewart Lake) d: 19 June 1958 in Waterford, Indiana (age 87) m: 3 May 1893 in Warsaw, Indiana

He and his children lived in and around the Elkhart County area.

FORRY

Posted by Deb Van Valkenburgh <shared_visions@mailexcite.com> on Fri, 29 May 1998

ELKHART COUNTY, Indiana: Seeking to precisely determine the date of my mother's marriage. Her maiden name June Forry; her husband's name Charles Grafslund. Married in Elkhart sometime between December 1947 and May 1950.

ZOLLINGER, FRAZURE, BUTLER, BERKEY

Posted by Holly Bullock <HollyBCool@aol.com> on Tue, 26 May 1998

Looking for history on:
Great Grandfather
Alphus Ira Zollinger B: 6-30-1886 Wolf Lake Noble Co IN

D: 3-19-1974 Elkhart, Elkhart Co IN
Flossie May Frazure married him 7/8/1905 in Goshen

looking for info on his brothers or sisters - I know of one name: Latta Zollinger - no other info

Great Great Grandfather
John Albert Zollinger B: 9-1856 Clinton Twn Elkhart Co IN

D: 12-6-1934 Goshen, Elkhart Co IN
Blanche Butler married him 1878 in Wolf Lake

Great Great Great Grandfather
John Alfred Zollinger B: 8-10-1856 Carlisle, Cumberland Co PA D: 12-11-1873 Goshen, Elkhart Co IN
Sarah Berkey of Ohio married him 1847 in Goshen IN

Any info helpful Thank you

SHREINER

Posted by Ann Turner <APTurner@aol.com> on Tue, 26 May 1998

John R SHREINER age 32 was present at the 1850 Elkhart Co, IN census as SHRINER, with wife "Mrs." SHRINER age 30, children Mary age 10, Catherine age 8, Michel [sic] age 6, and Henry age 8 mos. Mrs. Shreiner died shortly after, and John married 2nd Mary White, a widow in Cass Co, MI. They had a son Leroy, and then John died. My direct ancestor Henry went to Barry Co, MO with his guardian Daniel GRAY.

John had a brother George who also lived in Elkhart Co. They came from Lancaster Co, PA.

I am seeking Mrs. Shreiner's name and descendants of the other children.

HULDRED, HULDREAD,HULREAD

Posted by Connie Holdread <clhaa@yahoo.com> on Tue, 26 May 1998

Any of the above in Elkhart Co.

FRYMAN

Posted by Beverly L. Houghtling <belohou@aol.com> on Mon, 25 May 1998

I'm seeking information on the descendents of Barbara Miller and Samuel Fryman, who moved to Elkhart County after 1840.

BOOMERSHINE

Posted by Beverly L. Houghtling <belohou@aol.com> on Mon, 25 May 1998

I am seeking information on the descendents of Margaret Rumberger and Peter Boomershine who moved to Elkhart County around the mid 1840's.

ROUDEBUSH, READEBAUGH, HESS, MIKESELL, BOWSER, MILLER

Posted by Helen (Roudebush) Lonsdale <HLonsdale@aol.com> on Mon, 25 May 1998

Looking at Elkhart Twp., Elkhart Co, 1850 Census, families 1218, 1219, and 1221. The surnames look like READEBAUGH but are with other families (HESS, MIKESELL, BOWSER, and MILLER) associated with the ROUDEBUSH family and in the Dunkard/Church of Brethren/Mennonite tradition. Does someone know this group? Glad to share all I have.

STARNER, HAYNES, HANYES

Posted by Lila Terwiel <mterwiel@direct.ca> on Sun, 24 May 1998

Family search includes Adam Starner, b. March 1824 [ I do not know where ]. Died March 15, 1880.He is buried in Dewart Lake Cem Kosciusko Co. In.
His wife was Mary Haynes/?Hanyes no birth date for her but she died Aug.6, 1903, buried in Dewart Lake Cem Kosciusko Co. In.

CRITCHFIELD

Posted by Maggie Critchfield <RCritch876@aol.com> on Sun, 24 May 1998

I am looking for information concerning Nathaniel Crichfield/Critchfield He died in Elkhart Co. 1859 and is buried in Brown Cemetery in Benton Twp. Are there other family members buried there? I believe he had sons Arthur, James, and Absalom plus others. Any help you can give me would be much appriciated.
Maggie Critchfield
6820 Mapleridge Circle NW
Canton, OH 44718

PRICKETT/PINDALL

Posted by Liz Peterson <epeter_98@yahoo.com> on Sat, 23 May 1998

I am trying to locate the descendants of Jacob PRICKETT and Thirza PINDALL who came to Elkhart Co., in the early 1830's. I am especially interested in finding the parents of Thirza PINDALL. She married Peter FRASIER after Jacob died. Please e-mail me if you can help me.

Liz Peterson

LONG, KENAGA, CRIPE

Posted by Jim Long <jlongmus@home.com> on Tue, 19 May 1998

See information on these Elkhart County Families at:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1450

KEEDY, PHELPS, NUNEMAKER

Posted by Bonnee Caplan <bonneec8@gte.net> on Tue, 19 May 1998

I am looking for the verification and any other information that may be available for Pearl KEEDY and Charles PHELPS and or Sarah Nunemaker. I would also appreciate any contact with anyone that is interested in these names. Thanks. Bonnee

KAUFFMAN/LUCKENBILL

Posted by Rebecca Sherley <ibsher@aol.com> on Tue, 19 May 1998

Searching for any possible links to my family so my kids know where they came from. All i know is my grandfather's first name; Levi Kauffman and he married Phyllis Imogene Luckenbill; i have a great-uncle Rex Luckenbill and my great grandfather William Luckenbill, if anyone can help it is greatly appreciated. The family lived for a time in Elkhart County and my mother was born there. Thank you very much.

HOLBEN

Posted by Rydson <ryd28@msn.com> on Tue, 19 May 1998

Researching the HOLBEN family of Elkhart County, IN.

LAFFERTY

Posted by Pat Lafferty <PatEllis@aol.com> on Mon, 18 May 1998

Looking for information about my grandfather - Ellis Pasmer Lafferty, born 23 Feb 1875, in Goshen City.

JOHNSON, SALSBURY

Posted by Shirley Taylor <STaylorCal@aol.com> on Fri, 15 May 1998

Looking for anyone related to Darwin Hooker Johnson and Emma Adeline Salsbury. They were in 1860 census for Elkhart County IN and lived there the rest of their lives. Darwin was born in NY possibly near Syracuse and Emma was born in IN. Darwin's father was Henry Johnson born VT. Emma's father was James Salsbury born NY. I need more on the father's and ancestors of these people. Have info on descendants. Please contact me email at STaylorCal@aol.com

WOLLAM

Posted by Earle Wollam <aewollam@msn.com> on Thu, 14 May 1998

My gfather ELMER ELLIS WOLLAM B Feb 23, 1859 Elkart Indiana. Need info on his father, JOSEPH WOLLAM b May 2 1803 in Ohio. Joseph's father was PETER WOLLAM b 1801. Elmer had 6 brothers and sisters.

DAVIDSON

Posted by Michael Jobes <Rainbow168@juno.com> on Wed, 13 May 1998
Researching Davidson family of Elkhart county area.

SHREVE, FRAYZER

Posted by Suzette Thompson <redwolf@shadowlink.net> on Tue, 12 May 1998

Looking for William P. SHREVE born 1818 in Burington Co., NJ. Md. to Charity L. FRAYZER about 1843 in Ohio. 3 of their children born in Elkhart Co., In. They were on the 1850 Fed. census of Elkhart Co., In. Children are: Rebecca, Elizabeth Sarah, Benjamin Elisha, Mary Louise, Samuel H., George F. and Emily/Emma A.

LONG, THOMAS, GANGWER

Posted by Ann Decker <rdecker@michianatoday.com> on Sat, 09 May 1998
Looking for descendents of John and Louisa (Horn) LONG. They came from Ashland Co., OH (through Defiance Co., OH) about 1866.

Children:
Sarah A. ca 1853 OH m. John THOMAS 1871
William b. 1856 OH m. clara MUSSER abt 1880
John b. 1859 m. Della THOMPSON (divorced)
Mary b. ca 1860 OH m. Ernest LONG 1879
George b. 1863 OH, m. Kate BRAKES 1887
Emma b. abt 1866 IN, m. J. I. GANGWER, unknown
Albert b. 1869 IN, m. Myrtle ?
Leona/Ona b 1877 IN, m. Lewis L. ROGERS 1896
Sine b. 1866 IN, m. James BOLLINGER, m. Joe ECKERT
Henry b. 1871 IN, did not marry

SHULMIRE

Posted by Rebecca Shulmire <JnBofKFO@aol.com> on Thu, 07 May 1998

SELMIER

Posted by W. Travis Selmier <travissr@worldnet.att.net> on Thu, 20 Aug 1998, posted by Rebecca Shulmire on Thu, 07 May 1998

Do you have any other details concerning William Schulmire?

Regards, Travis

LEATHERMAN, BROWN, LEDERMAN, LEDERMANN

Posted by Laura Bergerol <ouioui@concentric.net> on Wed, 06 May 1998

I am searching for information about the Leatherman family. My great-grandmother was Dora Leatherman Brown and was from Wakarusa, Indiana originally. She and my great grandfather moved to California after he finished law school at University of Michigan in the late 1800's. My great grandfather was named Frank Brown (also from Wakarusa.) The Leatherman family used to have reunions in Wakarusa when I was a child. The name could also have originally been spelled
Lederman (or Ledermann.)

VESEY

Posted by Donna Cuillard <LRFM15A@prodigy.com> on Wed, 06 May 1998

Looking for info on Adeline Harper VESEY, died 19 July 1857 in Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana and William VESEY, born 1801 Vermont, died after 1860 in Elkhart Co., Indiana.

CASTETTER, SLEEPER

Posted by James Sleeper <sleeper@erinet.com> on Wed, 06 May 1998

Looking for information on the Castetter family, especially the parents of Mary Elizbeth Castetter, born 1852, died 13 Feb 1928 in Elkhart. Mary married Samual Sleeper in 1875. Also seeking any information on the Sleeper family.

MILEY

Posted by Jodie <shiverj@bellsouth.net> on Wed, 06 May 1998

Seeking any information on the surname MILEY. I am not sure where in Indiana they may have come from. Most of them live in Ohio now as far as I know. The first name I have is ORVILLE HOMER MILEY 1893-1943 Married to ORA REBECCA ? 1900-1989. Most of their children that are still living reside in OHIO now but one that I know of does live in INDIANA somewhere. All I have is her first name RUTH.
Thanks
Jodie Shiver (Miley)

JACKS, JOHNSON

Posted by Thomas E. Jacks <tejacks@getnet.com> on Tue, 05 May 1998

My grandfather's cousin, Dan W. JACKS, was buried in VIOLET CEMETERY in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, on June 17, 1985. Dan Jacks died on June 13, 1985, in Woodstock, Illinois, and Forest Hay Funeral Home in South Bend handled the arrangements. It is known that Dan had a sister named Catherine (not known if she married or is living or dead). Was she buried in VIOLET CEMETERY as well? Would the cemetery have records of other family members buried in the plot with Dan Jacks? Thomas Jacks, 1570 West Maggio Way #2059, Chandler, Arizona 85224-6474

HYRE/HYER/HIRE

Posted by Debra Hyre <dhyre@hurricane.net> on Mon, 04 May 1998

Seeking information on the HYRE/HYER/HIRE family who lived in Benton Township, Elkhart County, IN, Census puts first member, Jacob there before 1830, others of the family followed from OH, TN, KY, NC, VA, WV. Willing to share what I already know. Interested in expanding current lines and adding to the tree. Thanks!

PROCTOR, HUGHES

Posted by Beth Haney <bhaney@ix.netcom.com> on Mon, 04 May 1998

Would like to correspond with descendants of the Revolutionary War soldier John Proctor, born Virginia 1752, died in Elkhart County 1854 (date not an error!) In the early 1820s/30s, John's son, John Proctor, Jr. moved to Indiana. Also his daughter Fanny and her husband, Joseph Hughes, and possibly a (grand?)son Ramoth Proctor in Miami County.

STEVENS

Posted by Tom Stevens <tom@tomstevens.org> on Sun, 03 May 1998

Looking for any info on the family of James Henry STEVENS b 15 Sep 1878 Van Wert, OH; d 29 Aug 1929, Elkhart, IN. His father was Noah STEVENS: b Jun 1853 OH; m Abt 1876, Adeline BOOHER: b Mar 1858 OH. James' siblings were Susie, Lillie and Noah. James' grandfather was from MD, some of the family moved to Jackson County, MI.

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