Elkhart
County Indiana Queries A - B Elkhart
County Indiana Queries A - B DATE: Jan 14, 1998
RESEARCHER: Don Howard
SURNAME: ABNER / ELKINS
Seeking ancestors and descendents of Arlo ELKINS, b. Sep 1 1855,
d. 1895 (?), and Amy Isetta ABNER, b. Sep 8 1862. They were
married Oct 26 1879 and had six children: Roy, Charles E. (b. Sep
17 1880), Jeanie, Myrtle, Maude A. (b. Oct 10 1882), and Wynona
Laurel (b. Dec 14 1893, d. Feb 17 1979).
DATE: 11/12/96
RESEARCHER: Linda E. Kerr
SURNAME: ADAMS
I am looking for my greatgrandmother Emma G. ADAMS. She
was born in or around Goshen, IN in 1867. She married Thomas
Jefferson BROWN around 1884. She had two children Boyd
Clinton BROWN 1885 and Mabel Pearl BROWN 12/13/1886.
She disappeared shortly after that. Any help would be
appreciated.
DATE: Jan 9, 1998
RESEARCHER: John Jones
SURNAME: AMSDEN
I am looking for any and all information on the Amsden name.
Information needed for Jarred(Jarrod) Amsden Born Sept. 1902.
Married Esther Barrand. Any information on this family would be
greatly appreciated. Place of birth is listed as Goshen, IN.
Thank You,
John Jones
1107 Susan Street
Auburn, IN 46706
DATE: Apr 30, 1998
RESEARCHER: Dixie Sharp
SURNAME: ASHER
Looking for information on my g-g-grandfather, Asa Ray Asher, age
28, born Ind., on 1850 Elkhart, Ind. Federal Census. I believe
his wife's name was Sarah. Children: 1) Marion, 2) James Monroe,
3) Mathilda Ellen (my g-grandmother), 4)Alvin 5) Washington, 6)
Albert, 7) Emma, 8) Elizabeth. According to the children's birth
states they were in Iowa in 1855; Kansas in 1864; back in Iowa in
1862 and Kansas in 1863; and on the McDonald Co., Mo. special
census in 1876. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
DATE: Dec 31, 1997
RESEARCHER: Candace Betts
SURNAME: BANE
Mildred Bane was the daughter of Leir and Georgiana Bane.That is
all I know.
DATE: 12/18/96
RESEARCHER: Ralph Tewksbury
SURNAME: BARKEY / GARVER
My ancestor Peter BARKEY, B:1822/23, Somerset Co.,PA
His wife Joanna Garver, B:1824?, Ohio.
They were married in Elkhart Co. in 1844.
I am looking for their ancestors. I am a descendant and have
information to share with those who have interest in my line.
Peter was a Mennonite, and probably a Dunker.
DATE: Jan 26, 1998
RESEARCHER: Julie-A. Barwick
SURNAME: BARWICK
I am hunting for information about the family of Samuel Omar
Barwick who was born May 9, 1853. He married Minnie Mae Landis in
1895. Their children were: Bertha Rebecca Barwick 6/12/1897;
Lloyd Frank Barwick 2/14/1898; John Calvin Barwick 6/26/1900;
Wendell Barwick 9/2/1904; Edward J. Barwick 8/11/1905 and a
Samuel Omar Barwick, Jr.
I know that many of the children married and had children in the
Goshen, Elkhart area. Any information would be appreciated.
Julie-A. Barwick
408 Waverly
Ottumwa, IA 52501
DATE: 01/09/97
RESEARCHER: Carol Beam
SURNAME: BEAM
I am researching the Beam family. Researchers name Carol Beam.
DATE: Sep 15, 1997
RESEARCHER: John Bargholz
SURNAME: BEER, KRAEHENBUEHL, AMANN In 1882, Ulrich Beer
purchased a steamship ticket for my Great Grandmother MaryAnna
Kraehenbuehl to immigrate from Berne SWZ to Elkhart Indiana.
MaryAnna eventually went to Davenport Iowa and married John
Amann. I believe the Beer family was related to the Kraehenbuehl
family. I have christmas cards from Indiana to my Grandmother
Bertha Marie Bargholz [Amann] from the 30's signed "your
cousin" Any information would be greatly appreciated.
DATE: Mar 28, 1998
RESEARCHER: Allen Tompkins
SURNAME: BENNET
1850 census in Elkhart County shows Dr. Elisha Bennet married to
Catherine with 5 children named Thompkins(S. E., Lawrence, M. A.,
A. .A., and D. J.). I believe the census spelling should have
been Tompkins for these children. I am looking for any
information about these Thompkins or Tompkins and
Catherine(Catharine) Bennet.
DATE: 03/19/97
RESEARCHER: Carolyn Gang
SURNAME: BERKEY
Jacob BERKEY, Dunkard Minister - resided in Elkhart County
from about 1850-1880. Began Rock Run Church
DATE: Oct 20, 1997
RESEARCHER: Ray Brubaker
SURNAME: BERKEY / BIXLER
I am trying to get information on Eli BERKEY. He was
married to Emma BIXLER and they lived in Elkhart Co.,
probably somewhere near Wakarusa. They moved to Canada as
homsteaders in the early 1900's. Would also like info on his
wife, Emma Bixler. He is my grandfather and I have no further
information about him. Thanks.
DATE: Jan 5, 1998
RESEARCHER: Deborah Armstrong
SURNAME: BILLER
I am looking for information about EDNA BILLER. She was born June
23 1883 or 1884. She died March 8 1969. Her parents were Frank
Biller and Melissa Light. She had a son Paul Peter Sievers.
Deborah Armstrong
PO Box 1058
Grove City, PA 16127
DATE: Jan 30, 1998
RESEARCHER: Sharon Egolf
SURNAME: BLACK
Descendants of BLACK, JOHN b.26 April 1796 in VA, d 13 Oct.1869
in Benton Twp. Elkhart County, Ind. Mar.to MAGDALENA(maiden name
not known)on (Date unknown). She was born on 13 Nov 1796 in
Maryland, d.13 Sept 1879. Their children are Frederick, Salaly,
Isabel, Susan, John Jr. Jesse, Jacob.Beleive they settled in
Elkhart County from Preble County, Ohio. Seeking information on
the parents of John Black.
Sharon Egolf
1313 N. 525 W.
Warsaw, In. 46580
DATE: 04/29/97
RESEARCHER: Karen A. Keleher
SURNAME: BLACK
Searching for information on my great-grandmother, Julian Ann
BLACK, born in Elkhart County in 1856. Her mother was ?
GILBERT. Moved to North Webster, IN area with family around 1865.
She married Joseph David MILLER at North Webster around 1875 -
had the following children:
Laura (KNEPPER), Lily (GALLOWAY), Ada (IDEN), Della (AIRGOOD),
Florence (HAMMAN), Roy Miller, Marie (LINN), and my grandmother,
Bessie (JONES) along with 3 that died infancy.
DATE: 03/25/97
RESEARCHER: Richard E. Bliley
SURNAME: BLILEY
Researching Bliley (Blile, Blyly and other variations)
surnames. Jacob, Frederick, and George were from the Turkey Creek
area. Jacob and Frederick served in the Civil War.
DATE: 09/03/97
RESEARCHER: Jeanine Knight
SURNAME: BLUE / ADAMS
I am looking for more information and all of the known
descendants of Abner BLUE b. 1819 in Troy, Miamo Co., Ohio. Moved
with his widowed mother Mehetible (Garard) Blue to Elkhart Co.,
when he 17 years old. Abner m. 1) Harriet CLAY in 1844 in Goshen,
Elkhart Co. by the Rev. B. B. Clay. Harriet was born in 1826 in
New York. Parents unknown. She died in 1859 in Goshen, Elkhart
Co., IN. Abner m. 2) Eliza Doolittle in St. Joseph Twp. Elkhart
Co. Abner died 4 April 1894 in Goshen. Children from his first
marriage were: Louisa, James Lloyd, Clarinda, Sarah, Hutoka, and
from his second marriage: May and Freddie. Louisa married John E.
Adams, son of Thomas G. Adams, also of Elkhart CO., IN.
DATE: Dec 11, 1997
RESEARCHER: Pat Webb
SURNAME: BOWMAN
I am looking for information about the John Bowman Family. In the
1850 Census (HH# 1862) John's wife is listed as Maria. Children
are Mary E., Wm. Jeff, Alvira (my GGGM) and John C. I would
appreciate any information on John and Maria, parents, burials,
etc. Both were born in Ohio.
DATE: Apr 12, 1998
RESEARCHER: Jannelle Holt
SURNAME: BRISTOW / BRISCOE / WAGNER
I am trying to search my grandfathers family. John Robert WAGNER.
Wagner was his stepfathers name and he was born as
BRISTOW/BRISCOE or something close to that. A baby picture of him
had Elkhart, Indiana written on the back. He was born sometime
around 1890. After WW1 he moved to Oregon and was believed to
have written letters to his mother in South Bend, Indiana. Any
help would be appreciated.
Jannelle
SNMAIL: 109 N Skaggs
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
DATE: Sep 7, 1997
RESEARCHER: Victor R. Bird
SURNAME: BROWN
James Schuyler Brown b. NY, d. FEB1869, Elkhart Co. IN. Married
Lydia Jane (BARTLETT) Brown b. NY. Both were found in the 1840
Census of Elkhart Co., IN. In 1843, James purchased land in York
Township, Elkhart County, IN, from Caleb Stratton Pomeroy and his
wife, Sarah (WALKER) Pomeroy. James Schuyler Brown worked as a
cabinet maker in Mishawaka, St Joseph County, IN in 1850. The
family is found in York Township, Elkhart County, IN, in the 1860
Census. Known children: George Schuyler, Monroe, and Sarah. Am
seeking information concerning James parents and further ancestry
and, information concerning James wife Lydia's parents and
further ancestry. VICTOR R. BIRD, PO BOX 1545, PORT ARANSAS,TX
78373
DATE: 01/02/97
RESEARCHER: Patty Kubiak
SURNAME: BRUSE / BRUCE
Grandparents: Earl and Goldia BRUSE Elkhart County,
1900-1970
Great grandfather: Charles Lee BRUSE and Minnie Belle
Marshall, Elkhart County : 1862-1915
Great uncles: Elkhart County : Issac, James, John, Edward, Elmer,
Lou, Frank, Albert, great aunt Lottie. May have been born in
Elkhart County.
Frank BRUCE 1870 Baugo Twp., Alfred BRUCE 1880
Baugo Twp.
May be great great grandparents: John and Caroline BRUCE
Baugo Twp. Elkhart, County 1860.
I have all information of Goldia BRUSE. need information
of Earl and lineage.
DATE: 01/03/97
RESEARCHER: Teresa Remaly
SURNAME: BRYANT
I am looking the information about the parents of: Glenn
Bryant of Georgetown, IN -m- 02-03-1926 in Floyd County, IN
Lettie Foley of Pekin, IN.
DATE: 12/07/96
RESEARCHER: Karol V.Stanley
SURNAME: BUNGER
Any information appreciated on Perry BUNGER, b. 1849 Ohio,
lived in the Syracuse Indiana area in 1920 census then
disappeared. Another Perry BUNGER lived in Elkhart county
much later. Are they related? Perry BUNGER b. 1849 worked
at the Syracuse cement plant. Perry may not be his first name.
Parents unknown.
DATE: Mar 6, 1998
RESEARCHER: Rosemary Flamion
SURNAME: BURKHOLDER
Looking for information and descendants of Freemont BURKHOLDER, b
7 Dec 1856; m 29 May 1883 Ella Margaret OMAN, b 6 Aug 1861 St
Joseph Co, MI; d/o Zebboath OMAN and Phebe S MELICK. Family
resided in Goshen, Elkhart Co, IN.
Rosemary Flamion
P O Box 6163
Los Osos, CA 93412-6163
DATE: Nov 6, 1997
RESEARCHER: Jan Stinger
SURNAME: BURNS
I am trying to create a genealogy for a gift for Joe Burns who
was born in Elkhart, In on 3/26/97. Any information on his family
or assistance on how to go about researching a genealogy would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.
DATE: Feb 26, 1998
RESEARCHER: Kathy Haynes
SURNAME: BURNS / TEETER / SHOCK
I am looking for the siblings/family/parents of MICHAEL BURNS,
SR., who was supposedly born in Lancaster Co., PA and died Oct
29, 1850 in Elkhart County. Also looking for any info on
Michael's wife, HANNAH TEETER. Hannah Burns died 9 Dec 1864
Marshall Co., IN. ALSO looking for info on MICHAEL BURNS, JR. b.
27 Sep 1818 and his wife NANCY ANNY SHOCK, b. 11 DEc 1824. Their
13 children where: (1)Delilah, b. 16 Mar 1842, m. Peter
Lichtenberger; (2)Emanuel, b. 1843, m. Rachel Kreighbaum;
(3)Susannah, b. 30 Oc 1845, m. Sam Garnes; (4)Arron, b. 24 Jan
1848, m. Jane Lightner; (5)Lucinda, b. 26 Jan 1850, m. William
Clapp; (6)Elizabeth, b. 3 Dec 1851, m. Henry Friend; (7)George
W., b. 5 Nov 1854, m. Elizabeth Kaufman; (8)Samuel B., b. 6 Jan
1857, m. Olive Keminger, (9)John Sr., b. 22 Nov 1858, m. Emma
Walker; (10)Josheph, b. 16 Sep 1861, m. Jennie Perry; (twin
11)David Franklin, b. 16 Sep 1861, m. Anna Rearick and Lucy
Overmier; (12)Jacob, b. 29 Aug 1863, m. Anna Miller; and
(13)William Edward, b. 16 May 1866. Any info appreciated.
DATE: 11/27/96
RESEARCHER: David Allspaw
SURNAME: BUTTS
I am looking for my any/all information on Paul and Treva
SMETZER BUTTS from the Goshen then Millersburg area. Their 4
children are: Carley, Nancy Lee, Joyce and Frances Ann. Anyone
with info or other possible contacts, please contact me.
David Allspaw, 818 S. Main Av., Sidney, OH 45365
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