Steuben County Queries



Submitted By:  Betsy Butler
  betsybutler@cox.net

James H. Woodford, b. 1847, Richland co., OH, d. 1897 in Steuben co., IN. 
 
 We need proof that his parents were Orsan Woodford, b. 1805 in NY, d. 1882 in Steuben co., IN.  His wife was Jane L. North, b. 1811 in NY, d. 1849 in Richland co., OH.  We have James H. on 1860 in Steuben co., with his father Orsan and step mother Cerinthia (2nd wife of Orsan).  We need to prove his parents were Orsan and Jane North (first wife).  This is for DAR membership for our daughters and granddaughters.  Need Bible, land record, or newspaper article.
Thank you for any help.

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Submitted By:  Sandy
katy1sj@yahoo.com
 
Nolen
I am researching the Nolen(Nolan) family Would like any info or pictures of the following Meshack b.1833 ohio,wife Mirriam b.1846
 Charles b. 1796,wife Margaret (Merriman)
 
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Submitted By:  Vicki Burke
burkes4ever@sbcglobal.net

I am looking for information on Annie Boles Langworthy and her family.  I know that she was born 12 Sept 1862 in Fremont,
 Steuben, Indiana.  I think her father's name was Joseph. 

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Submitted By:  LeRoy E. Robinett
gunny67@comcast.net

I am interested in receiving photos of the entire town of Metz as it was when it was in its prime for I am planing on putting together an album titled METZ, NOW AND THEN.  If I am able to get enough pictures to get it assembled I will send anyone a free copy of the album.  I have equipment to make copies of the pictures and once the copies are made I will return the picture to the owners.

   My e-mail address is as follows:  gunny1967@comcast.net and my address is LeRoy E. Robinett, 3025 Tamerack Dr., Elkhart, IN 46514

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Submitted By:  Marie & Chuck Burroughs
burrouce@infionline.net

My 3rd great grandparents, James T & Delilah (Robinson) Burroughs appear in the 1850 US Census in Clear Lake.  James brother Truman is shown in the excellent Steuben County website.  Am interested in obtaining copies of wills, deeds, et. al.  I have some info regarding James T & Delilah, his parents, William & Molly,  his siblings & their spouses. 

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Submitted By: Rosalie Lucas Hartinger
 BocaCiega59@cs.com

I am attempting to aid an 85 yr. "youngster" (I am 83) in learning more about his LUCAS/TAYLOR family of Steuben Co., Indiana.  In particular needs proof that his Henry was a son of JEROME TAYLOR.   This family intermarried with the LUCAS', and all of whom, early-on,  lived around Marietta, Washington Co., OH (when still the Northwest Territory), and some of whom later went to Delaware Co., OH, prior to coming to Steuben Co., IN.  May have spent a brief time in Kinderhook, Branch Co., Michigan, also.  Having researched the LUCAS' for almost a half century, and  having accumulated a great deal of data on them, perhaps I might be able to help someone interested in this family, too.   Incidentally, one ISRAEL LUCAS ...bur. in Jamestown Cem.,  Steuben Co., IN... is said to have been the first child born in the stockade (Campus Martius) at the Northwest Territory opening site, Marietta, Washington Co.,OH, and believe that inscription can be found on his monument, too.

Looking forward too sharing and comparing information.



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Submitted By: Bryan Cary
 bsatcary@amigo.net

I am in possession of a receipt book that shows John Cary & Son paid certain businesses and individuals in Salem Center, (sometimes just Salem) Indiana
 from Aug 1876 to Oct 1877.  I believe these two to be John Wallace Cary and his only surviving son George W Cary.  Can anyone verify this information? If so,
I would like to know John W Cary's lineage.

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Submitted By: Dick Wolf
 tennwolf14@aol.com

Looking for anything on Agustus Swagger lived around Angola in the 30's had girls Ruth,Pearl,and a son. Info would be gratefully appreciated.  

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Submitted By: Marilyn Zimmer
 Marzim100@aol.com

Searching for Benjamin Squires in   Stueben County or Erie County NY.  He was born about 1840 and came to IL His daughter Mary Ann Squires married
 my grgrandfather Swan Dahlberg.  Mary Ann died in childbirth and is buried here in IL.  Do you have any information on Benjamin Squires?
Thank you very much

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Submitted By: Charles D. Dobias
dobiasrsc@aol.com
 
Seeking information on my great- and great-great-grandfathers. Harley Bartlett was born 1874 in Pleasant Lake, and his father Francis (AKA “Frank”) was born in 1847 in Wood Co. OH. Francis was a Civil War veteran who moved from OH to Steuben Co. sometime following the war. Neither appear in the 1870 or 1890 censuses in either OH or IN, but both are recorded in the 1900 and later censuses in Lake Co. MI. Am trying to determine when they lived in Steuben Co. for family history and to locate Harley’s place of birth for birth certificate/verification. Thank you very much for your assistance.
Charles D. Dobias


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Submitted By: Chuck Runneberg
 chuckr@iowatelecom.net

I am researching Isaac Glover and his wife Mary Armstrong and their son Armstrong Glover. They came to Steuben Co., Ind in about 1835.
I have pictures of Armstrong and his wife Emily Britton.
Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Submitted By: Chuck Runneberg
 chuckr@iowatelecom.net

I am Researching Alexander C. Britton and his wife, Amanda Avery and their daughter, Emily who was born in 1828.
They came to Steuben Co., Ind in about 1835. Emily is my GG Grandmother and she was married to Armstrong Glover in 1846.
I have pictures of Alexander and also of Emily and Armstrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you very much.

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Submitted By: Paula Yount
 familyseeker@hotmail.com

Am seeking information on the family of Alexander S. and Anabel (Ewart) Moore.  Alexander was born 2 Feb 1827 in Ohio and died 14 May 1903 in Steuben County (near Angola).  He is buried in Circle Hill Cemetery. Anabel was born about 1830 in Oh and death date and place is unknown, but she was still living at time of 1910 Steuben County census with a son.
 
Children included two sons, Ewart S. born about 1854, death unknown; and Commodore G. born about 1861, death unknown.  Ewart may have remained in Steuben County, and married a Rosa Sherwood; and he is supposed to be buried in Circle Hill cemetery.  Commodore was in DeKalb County IN in 1910 and 1920 (census) and married a Martha ____.
 
Am particularly interested in finding death date and place for Anabel, and perhaps an obituary, as we're trying to verify her parents and siblings.

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Submitted By: John Foster
 johnlf2@cox.net

This query is posted 4/8/2006.
<>I am looking for information about my gr. gr. grandfather Norman H. Foster. I'm not sure if he was born in Stueben Co., but he was married to a Mary Beard on Oct. 22, 1853 in Angola, Stueben Co. Later they moved to Gilead Michigan. Trying to find his parents. 
I have Civil war pension records that indicate a child by this marriage (Mary A.) was raised by a grandmother (Patience Waterhouse) this may be his mother remarried. 1860 Census lists her with two children with Foster last name and the granddaughter. It also lists Patience's place of birth as Canada.
Any information about this family would be much appreciated.

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Submitted By: Richard McKinley

looking for info on steven and maria mckinley, they lived in steuben county indiana i'm not sure how long, but , my great grandfather  starr was born there on july 2-1864 at clear lake also omar and mary Gary lived in steuben county and there daugther born at crooked lake 8-5-1863 della married starr in 1888 any info on these familys would be great--  

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Submitted By: Cheryl Kirkpatrick
 cherann03@embarqmail.com

I am researching the George Strawser family of Salem Center, Indiana. He was born in 1834 in Ross County Ohio and Married Rhoda Jane Rose Higbee in Defiance County Ohio. The children's names were Albert(son from her 1st marriage), W.T. Sherman, Amanda, George and Mary. Trying to find information on his parents and back.

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Submitted By: Cheryl Kirkpatrick
 cherann03@embarqmail.com

I am researching the Henry Wilcox family. Henry was born in 1854 in Wabash County Indiana. He married Mary Miller of Steuben County Indiana. Their children's names were Caroline, Rozie, Edith, Della, Myrtie,Carl,Sheldon, Leona, Harold,Vesta, and Emma my Grandmother.Have alot of pictures of the family and would like to share.

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Submitted By: Jo Darling
 grammajo2D@netscape.net

Seeking obit or death record for Mrs. Jennie(Jane) Smith Leavitt, widow of Henry F. Leavitt.  Jennie is buried in Circle Hill Cemetery next to Henry.  Henry's obit appeared in the Steuben Republican, Wednesday, December 18, 1895.  Have been unable to locate Jennie's.  Any suggestions? 
 
Jennie appeared last in the 1920 US Census residing in Pleasant Twp., she was a renter.  Family listed before her was Boyer; after her was George Oberholtzer.  Anyone have any information on Jennie?
 
Thank you.
 
Jo Darling
84 Kentview Drive
Kent Lakes, NY 10512
grammajo2D@netscape.net

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  Submitted By: Alan Rich
arich1@pacbell.net
 
  Looking for information about the Civil War service of the BARNES brothers. They were the sons of Cowee BARNES who resided in Steuben County, Indiana at the time of the Civil War(1861-65). The names of the sons of Cowee BARNES were: George, Edward, Ira, Cyrus, Abel and John. Any information would be appreciated.

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Submitted By: Joey Pedigo
jepedigo@sbcglobal.net

Elizabeth Hanselmans.  I have an Elizabeth Hanselman [1834-1900] married to Israel Menges supposedly the d/o George & Mary Lower Hanselman, plus I have an Elizabeth Hanselman found with Aaron & Christena Hanselman in 1850 & 1860 federal census who would be about the same age. 
 
Elizabeth Hanselman Menges had a brother, Daniel R., with whom she was living at the time of her death.  Aaron & Christena Hanselman had a son, Daniel Reed b. circa 1854 and I do not find other Daniel's.  I would appreciate hearing from persons who can help clear up my Elizabeths.
 
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Submitted By: Bob
rmorris@ptd.net

I am interested in locating probate records and other family information for Henry Spangle who lived in Jackson Township and died there Feb. 28, 1862.  His wife's name was Susan, and Simon may have been his oldest son.  All are buried in the Flint Cemetery.  Henry was the son of Zachariah Spangle of Hopewell, NY.
 
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Submitted By: Carol Creager Alexander
CarolGGirls@aol.com


I NEED HELP WITH CALISTA LETCHER MARRIED NEHEMIAH PILLSBURY. SHE WAS BORN 1833 OHIO  DIED IN NEBRASKA. NEHEMIAH BORN 1822 OHIO DIED IN NEBRASKA WAS IN THE 152 IND. INF WITH BROTHER DAN OR DANIEL PILLSBURY. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY? CHILDREN OF NEHEMIAH AND CALISTA LETCHER IS SIX. WILLIAM MERAL B-4 DEC 1870 IND  DIED IN CALIFORNIA, FRANK W. PILLSBURY B-04 JAN 1875 TWIN IND DIED 28 JULY 1965 CALIFORNIA,
FRED B. PILLSBURY B- 04 DEC 1875 IND TWIN  DIED 10 AUG 1941 CALIFORNIA, EMMAGENE PILLSBURY B- 1862 INDIANA DIED? SPOUSE A.J. SMITH, EDWARD PILLSBURY B- 1863 INDIANA.
DANIEL PILLSBURY AND NEHEMIAH PILLSBURY HAD CHILDREN IN IND. SINCE THEIR NAMES IS ON THE MOMUMENT IN ANGOLA I FIGURE THEY LIVED THEIR AWHILE. FOR NEHEMIAH 1851-1875 SINCE THE KIDS WERE BORN IN IND. AND FAMILY LIVED IN STEUBEN CO IND.
ANYTHING WOULD HELP.

CAROL CREAGER ALEXANDER
4229 BUTLER ROAD
FORT WAYNE, IND 46808
260-484-5290-
CAROLGGIRLS@Aol.com

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Submitted By: Desiree Paquette
despaq@core.com

I am looking for information (birth and family tree) for my maternal grandmother and grandfather, Samuel and Elsie Lepley of Pleasant Lake.
 I would appreciate any information you can give. Thank you.

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Submitted By: Mary Lou Isbell
isbell_m@msn.com
 
<>I'm looking for the family of Cyrus M Tomlinson married in Hamilton, indiana in 1864 and again in 1872 to 2 sisters of the David Ludy family--first to Hannah and 2nd to Mary.  I appreciate any help in my search.
 
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Submitted By: Rachel Miller
moscowrunner@truevine.net

Hi, I am in the beginning of trying to trace my Great Grandmother's  family history. Her name was Bessie Lee (Jackson) Baxter. Her 
husband's name was Bryan Anthony Baxter, Children Phyllis, Mildred  and Charles Ross Baxter. I do not know her parents names I guess 
that's where I am trying to get started. I think her father was a  sheep farmer in Steuben Co. near Hamilton. Her husband was a school 
teacher there in a one room school house and had the first "Indian"  Harley in town. He also worked for the New York Central Railroad. 
They also owned a gas station (standard oil) in Hamilton. Any info you can find would be helpful. Thanks.

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Submitted By: Sheila Ann Frost
anasazione@comcast.net

I have information on the William Crampton bloodline and descendants.

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Submitted By: Sue Henry
srhenry116@yahoo.com

Enos Williams and his family lived in Mill Grove, Steuben, Indiana in 1880.  I am wondering if anyone has any information about him or any of his relatives.  He was a brother to my great grandfather, Lewis Henry Williams (also known as Henry).  Any information would be very much appreciated.  I would like to find out where my great grandma is buried.  She was Louisa Elizabeth Williams.  Maiden name was Zent and was also known as Elizabeth Louisa.  I think she died somewhere around 1883 or 1888.  I know they lived in Ohio before coming to Michigan but thought that they might have spent some time there in Indiana being Enos was there.
Thank you

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Submitted By: Tom Burcher
twburcher@verizon.net

any researcher: l am thomas burcher, of albany,ohio, and need information on the burial places of armilla [millie] dewitt, and husband james dewitt,
late of vernon co wisc. she was on the 1870 census.

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Submitted By: .
jgibbeny@peoplepc.com

I am looking for photos of my Great- Grandparents Samuel and Celora Gibbeny. Both were married in Steuben County om July 7, 1864. If anyone has a photo of them together or separate, please let me know or send a jpeg file to me. Thank you.
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For the person who was looking for a photo of Celora Gibbeny.  Your email address is not working.  I may be able to help you.


Mitchel Lewis
mitlew@earthlink.net
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Submitted By: .
jgibbeny@peoplepc.com

Hi! We are searching for the parents of Elizabeth Carpenter Lamoreaux Batterson, date of death: 
April 29, 1891 in Steuben County, Indiana.
 
 You may contact me or contact Susan Cary. Thank you....
 
 She was believed to have been born in New York State.

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Submitted By: Debbie Lewis
ms_deedee@hotmail.com

I am researching the Beaty/Beatty family in Steuben Co.  I am the gg-grandaughter of Abraham Beaty and Elizabeth Pillars (> Orpha Belle Beaty
> Sarah Ruth Myers > Myrtle Irene Miller).  I would like to share information I have on my family line and gather more on the other lines,
especially the Beaty/Gochenaur line.  If interested, please contact me.

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Submitted By: Dotty Perkins
dottyperkins@webv.net

Looking for the parents of abraham beard. He was born in Canada in1804 and died in Richland Twp, Steuben Co., Indiana in 1860.
Need his parents, thanks.

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Submitted By: Gayle Wistar
gwistar@earthlink.net

CHADWICKS -- Seeking any info on any Chadwicks in Steuben County before 1850.  They keep popping up in my research.
Please contact me. Thanks.

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Submitted By: Paula Ryburn
paula.ryburn@sbcglobal.net

Looking for evidence of birth of Russell Roy Roberts, September 13, 1897, "on a farm near Fremont, Indiana".  He was my maternal grandfather.
 Birth cert. not on file at Steuben Co. vital records.  Needed for DAR application. 
Many thanks in advance.

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Submitted By: Kerry Roach
krryroach@yahoo.com

Hi my name is kerry roach. I am looking for George Hamilton of Steuben county or southern MI. That is close to Steuben. I was told he lived in the area. His sisters name was Clara.. He is my great uncle I would like to find  his family. So maybe they could tell me about his side of  family.

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Submitted By: Joey Pedigo
jepedigo@sbcglobal.net


I am interested in finding anyone who might have information on the families that emigrated to Kansas in the 1870's.  Why?  Who encouraged them to move?  How they found life there for the few years they were there before returning to Steuben Co., IN. 
 
Some of the families known to have done this were:  Jacob & Elizabeth Menges Wolf [their daughter Mary Alice was born in KS in 1874]; Andrew & Percy Slocum Wolf [their daughter Mary B. was born in KS in 1872]; Joseph & Jane Anderson Wolf [ 2 children, Martha C. 1872 & Harvey L. 1874 born in KS].
 
I believe there were more families who moved to Milford, Davis Co., KS at that time, but do not have them in mind today.  Oral history from our family indicates that the Jacob Wolf family lived in an abode that had been build by previous 'homesteaders' that was a sod hut.  They were thre from about 1872-1877 or so during which time there was a major drought, locusts, prairie fires, and other natural disasters which discouraged them to the point that they returned to Steuben Co.  The families traveled to KS by wagon but returned the women and children by train from Independence, MO, while the men drove the livestock back to IN which took them about 6 weeks more in time.
 
Thank you for any information that you might have regarding this emigration to KS and back.

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Submitted By: Ann Wells
ejrwells@nwinfo.net

<>I am searching for info. on WILLIAMS,Aaron/Hannah (GILBERT)s 1st dau. Miriam/Marian Mariah WILLIAMS (see 1850 Starke county Ohio) who married Adam ZIMMER Jr. their 1st ch. Eliza ZIMMER born 1859 Indiana. Question? Where were they married?
On later census Miriam is listed "Maria" and where did they die and buried--might as well ask for the moon :->>--
Ancestry has them listed as dying, he 1905 and she 1906-07. Thank you for any guidance you can offer

P.S. Adam amd "Maria" ZIMMER  are on the 1870 and 1900 census for Scott twp. with ch. Eliza, Clarimidia, Ida, George, Mary and Floren.

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Submitted By: Alan Hovland
alanhovland@comcast.net

I would like to contact Viola of #182 to share information on the Lee/Smiley families. 
My grandfather is Justus Alva “Jess” Smiley born in 1866 in Steuben County. 

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Submitted By: Rachele Lord
imagine3200@verizon.net

"I am looking for information on Albert Ewell , married to Dora Ewell,father of Nola Ewell
born 1/11/37 in Helmer, In."

My name is Rachele Lord, I am the daughter of Nola Ewell, Granddaughter of Dora and Albert Ewell.
  I am interested in corresponding with you.  I look forward to your reply.

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Submitted By: Jim Emerson
Ejande2009@comcast.net

I am seeking information on David W. Hanselman and Catherine Elisa (Johnson) Hanselman.
 Catherine is my great great aunt born 12/06/1845 died 10/27/1931. Both are buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.


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Submitted By: Jim Emerson
Ejande2009@comcast.net

I am seeking information on Thomas C Hyatt and Sarah A (Johnson) Hyatt, Husband and wife.
 Sarah A (Johnson) Hyatt is my great great aunt born 12/28/1849 died 05/09/ 1936. Both are buried at Jackson Prairie Cemetery.


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Submitted By: Ray Phenicie
rverne10@sbcglobal.net

Looking for the name of J. Phenicie's father. J (no first name) was a life long resident of Steuben county near Fremont, married to May Clark.
He died in 1949 and was buried in Fremont cemetary. J was apparently 70 years old at death meaning he was born in 1881, not
sure if that is a Steuben county birth though. Would like more information on the Phenicie lineage.

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Submitted By: Gerald Parks
gmpgator@earthlink.net

I'd have an interest in exchanging information on these Steuben families -- MOUGHLER (Henry/George/Jacob), GIFFORD (Joshua/Ananiah), BEARD (Rachel), HART (David/Mary Ann) & KANOUS (Thomas), LANDIS (Jacob),  APPLE (Christopher/Sarah). 
 
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Submitted By: Andrew Lindsey
andgolightly@gmail.com

I am looking for any information that could extend the lineage of Francis (Frances) LATSON. The last piece of information I have is that she was married to an Elmer COWAN (COWEN). I know of one daughter, Edna who went on to marry William Earl DOLE (they were married 8 June, 1907). Any information regarding the forebearers of Francis LATSON or Elmer COWAN would be greatly appreciated.

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Submitted By: .
jack6234@comcast.net

Am looking for information on Richard, Clara and Percy Tasker. They were farmers in Steuben County, Indiana and lived near Fremont. All are buried in the Old Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana. Richard is the brother of my Grandmother Arvilla Tasker Kaufman. Arvilla and Richard are the daughter and son of Thomas and Melisa Tasker. Have information to share. 

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Submitted By: Kinzielee Kameran
kinzielee@webtv.net

I would like informationon on Alonzo Cobb family.  Also Ed & Mary Ghoca and Salome Sharritt. Thank you.

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Submitted By: Margaret Hobson
CW44thIndiana@aol.com

WANTED: Pictures of the 44th Indiana Infantry Civil War 
I'd especially like to get copies of the men in uniform, but later photos are acceptable as alternatives. If anyone has a copy, or knows where a copy is printed (such as in a family genealogy book), I'd like to know so I can include them in my book. They can send them via email to CW44thIndiana@aol.com or write to me at Margaret Hobson, 19233 Bishop Road, Spencerville, IN 46788. Or call me at 260-238-4645.
 
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Submitted By: Debra J G.
kendeb84@gmail.com

I am interested in attaining information for: B:1815-1880 ,John Calvin French  in Ray IN..Married:1852 Lydia Caruthers.
John Calvin French was a preacher at the Coventors church may also, be known as The Reformed Presybertian Church.
 If you are able to get futher information it will be greatly appreciated..Thank you for your help.
With gratitude,
Debra J G.

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