George Groll/Pirkel Mar. 29,  1998
MACKEY
1940-1997 - any info on Virginia and larry Mackey 1409 s.25th St..
 

Fred W. Taylor, Jr.  Mar. 29, 1998
CARR
I am begining to research the family name of CARR. I am following the line that includes Hannah Lake CARR, her son Nicholas Lake CARR, and his son Preston Defrees CARR; who born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The wife of Preston Defrees CARR was Elizabeth SCHMID, born in Tippecanoe County. The children of this marriage were Daniel, Ethel, Hazel, and Marian CARR.  I would appreciate any assistance from people researching the name CARR.
 

Michael VanBaaren  Mar 29,  1998
WHITCOMB, SMITH
 I'd like to correspond with anyone researching the WHITCOMB and SMITH families of Tippecanoe Co., who later moved to Clinton Co., Indiana.   Asa WHITCOMB, b 1790 Stockbridge, Vermont, married Hannah SMITH b 1808 Hamilton Co., Ohio. They married c1826 in Hamilton Co., Ohio, and came to Tippecanoe Co., Indiana right after their  marriage. Asa was the son of John & Lydia (PARMENTER) WHITCOMB. Hannah was the dau. of Edward & Elizabeth SMITH. Edward SMITH came to Tippecanoe Co. with brothers Abraham & Isaac SMITH.   I believe Edward had a son, John SMITH, and probably other children.

 

Michael VanBaaren  Mar 29,  1998
GALBREATH; JANNEY
I posted a query regarding GALBREATH and JANNEY on March 9, 1997. I am interested in corresponding with anyone researching these names in Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. They later moved to Clinton and Hamilton Co., Indiana. David GALBREATH, b 1799 Henry Co., Kentucky; md Elzebeth JANNEY b 1808 Montgomery Co., Ohio. They md in 1825 Montgomery Co., Indiana. David was son of
David & Margaret (WEST) GALBREATH; and Elzebeth was dau. of Abel & Harriet (WEST) JANNEY.

 

Carole Wilcox   Mar. 29, 1998
BRUNTON
Researching John BRUNTON, born 1781, York Co., PA. ( Parents of John were John Brunton and Lydia Marsh, also of PA). He married Mary COOKSON IN 1807. John & Mary moved to Tippecanoe Co sometime after 1822 and are buried in the Old Romney Cem, Romney, Tippecanoe Co. I am looking for anyone researching these two families.    They had 11 children and I am descended from their daughter, Maria/Mariah, who married George Washington Park in 1848 in Tippecanoe Co and then moved to Cedar Co., IA.   I would be more than happy to share what information I have regarding this family. I would really like to find out more about the Brunton family and where they came from.
1. Thomas Brunton b 1731 ? d. 1773 York Co., PA  m. Mary ? b ? d ?
2. John Brunton b. 1749 PA d 1833 PA  m. Lydia Marsh b. 1756 PA d. 1830 PA
3. John Brunton b. 1781 PA d. 1864 Tippecanoe m. Mary Cookson b. 1786 PA d 1850 Tipp Co.
4. Maria Brunton b 1822 PA d. 1911 Cedar Co.,IA  m. Geo. W. Park b. 1817
 

Brenda Callahan  Mar. 25, 1998
MARQUISS, SIMMONS
My ggg Grandfather Lafayette Marquiss b. 1828 married Martha J. Simmons on Oct. 18, 1858 in Tippacanoe Co.
Any information on them would be appreciated.
 

Carole Wilcox  Mar. 24, 1998
PARK
Searching for info regarding the family of Enos Park and Elizabeth Alexander Park.  Enos was the son of John Park and Lettice Moseley. Enos and Elizabeth moved to Wea Wea Twp from Greene Co, Tenn. Later, in 1850, they lived in Randolph Twp. with a son, David Park.  I am trying to prove that my gggrandfather, George Washington Park, b 1817, is a son of Enos and Elizabeth.
Any help regarding this family will be very much appreciated. Thank you.
 

Lonnie Fink   Mar. 21, 1998
GOODMAN, KRIECHELDORF, ZIMMERMAN
Looking for information on Jacob GOODMAN & WIfe Caroline E. ZIMMERMAN GOODMAN. She later married a KRIECHELDORF.
They lived in Tippecanoe Co,IN and Jacob died and buried 1876 Spring Vale Cemetery in  Tippecanoe. I would like to learn more on Jacob GOODMAN specifically and also some info on Spring Vale Cemetery, Does anyone have a grave listing index for SPRING VALE Cemetery.  Please email me directly    Lonnie
 

Paul Dale Breeden  Mar. 22, 1998
PITZER
AGNES PATRICIA PITZER SCHENK BREEDEN, born 16 Mar 1905, Dayton, Tippecanoe County, IN; died 13 Feb 1998 at The Lawrence Manor Healthcare Facility, Indianapolis, IN.

Ralph Emerson and Cleo (McDaniel) Breeden, (first wife,) had one son, Paul Dale Breeden, born 8 Aug 1930, New Albany, IN. I am he, and am seeking the names of my stepmother's (AGNES PATRICIA PITZER SCHENK BREEDEN) parents and adoptive parents or any family members.  Agnes married my father, Ralph Emerson Breeden 6 May 1950, Jeffersonville, Clark County, IN. They had no children.

Ralph Emerson Breeden, born 21 Sept 1904, Leavenworth, IN; died 9 Aug 1983, Indianapolis, IN. I am his only child.   Agnes gave me some genealogy history in 1995, but unfortunately, it was incomplete. She said that the Pitzers came to America from Germany during the Revolutionary War and settled in Virginia. Zionsville, IN, was settled by Virginians and North Carolinians. The Pitzers came from Virginia. Her father was born in Boone County, KY and was of German and American Indian descent. Agnes said she was related to the families of McCabe, Courtney and O'Hara.  (She said she was related to Cardinal O'Hara.)

She told me that she was born in Dayton, IN, but also that the PITZERs lived in Zionsville, IN. She did not tell me her parent's names or the names of her adoptive parents, other than Schenk. Agnes told me that her parents died when she was a little child and she was adopted by a family named SCHENK, when she was about 13 years old. Mr.SCHENK owned a store and gave up his business to become an itinerant preacher in the Primitive Baptist Church.

Agnes worked as an Aide in Witham Hospital, Lebanon, IN when she was young, for sometime, and wanted to become a nurse. However, that dream didn't come true. She lived in Pittsboro and commuted by bus to her job in Indianapolis, before she was married to my father. She met my father after World War II, when they were both employed at L.S. Ayers Dept. Store, Indianapolis, IN.
They were married in 1950 and lived in Pittsboro, IN. In 1971 my father and Agnes bought a house at 1725 Sharon Ave., Indianapolis, IN and she lived there until she died in 1998. My father died in 1983.

I hope someone reading this query is researching the Pitzer or Schenk families, and may be able to give me the names of Agnes' parents and adoptive parents. Thank you.
 

Theresa G. Kingsley  Mar. 18, 1998
HOLLOWAY, WILLARD
Would like to exchange information with anyone related to Jacob HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth WILLARD. They appear on the 1850 Tippecanoe Census. Their children are; Caroline b. abt 1833, Richard b. abt 1840, John b. abt 1842, Jerimiah b. abt 1848, and Ruth b. abt 1850. Your help appreciated. Thank you.
 

Jim Johnson   Mar. 18, 1998
ALLISON, WEST
Mary Ann WEST, born 23 May 1826, Jackson Township, Champaign County, Ohio; died after 1860, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; married John E. ALLISON, 23 Sep 1860, Champaign County, Ohio. seek exchange of genealogical data on ancestors, siblings and descendants.
 

Sue Leap  Mar. 18, 1998
LEAP
I am trying to locate information and/or relatives of Harry W. Leap, DOD: 8/10/56, buried in Oakhill Cementary in Lebanon, IN. Was married to Jessie (Edwards) Leap Balensiefer, had two sons, Harry J. and Arlyn W. (both still living in Lafayette, IN.) There are other known children of Harry W. Leap: Betty and Eddie Leap. If you can help me in any way, please contact me at LEAPDESK@AOL.COM.  Thank you in advance.
 

Linda Nixon  Mar. 18, 1988
BREES/ BREESE/ BREECE
Searching for any information on Elam/Moses Breese who is believed to have died in Tippecanoe Co. Elam married Nancy Roger/Rager 1819 in Butler Co. OH and came to IN about 1830 Desperate for information on this family so would appreciate any help.
 

Mary E. Wilson  Mar. 17, 1998
KUNTZWILER, PLATT
Tippecanoe Co information on your Kuntzwiler--Platt.Elva Platt and Margaret Kuntzwiler were married in Tippecanoe Co. Oct 23, 1920 per Lafayette Journal and Courier nsp. Fred Kuntzwiler married Elsie Margaret Williams Oct 08, 1950 per nsp. Fred Kuntzwiler died Apr 25, 1937, this is evidently another Fred. Elva N. Platt and Wife Margaret are listed in the 1937 Lafayette, Ind. City Directory as living at 1016 Cincinnati St. he was a driver. Also have Daisy M. Kuntzwiler married Samuel H. May on May 13, 1905 Lots more info so contact me. Mary.
 

Lillian McAninch Mar. 16, 1998
GILMAN/GILLMAN, MCANINCH, MORRIS, MURPHY, ROBBINS, SCOTT
Seeking birthplace, parents, siblings of Andrew J. SCOTT and Jane (Jennie) GILMAN/GILLMAN. They lived several years in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN. Andrew born (in Ireland?) about 1830/1840; married Jane GILMAN 1863 in Vigo Co., IN. Jennie believed born Ireland or Scotland about 1835. Andrew died 1875/1880; Jennie died 1911 n Chicago, IL. Both buried Tippecanoe Co., IN. Had five children: Minnie/Mary (married Charles ROBBINS), Richard, Louise/Lucy/Lue (married 1. Jacob MORRIS, 1890, Lafayette 2. John F. McANINCH, about 1895/1898), Emma (married Richard MURPHY), James.       Lillian McANINCH, 1917 N. Fleet St., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
 

Willis E. Mills  Mar. 16, 1998
SHIDLER, SHIDELER, SCHIEDLER
Need information about Christian Shidler, He married Jennie Lewis. Place & Date??? Spelling of last name for Christian varies? Jacob Shidler, son of Christian married Sarah Wagner, March 1889, Tippecanoe Co. In. Sarah died Sept. 1908, Tippecanoe Co. In. Need Help.
 

Linda Paintin   Mar. 13, 1998
CRAIN
I am the grandaughter of Joseph C and Lucy Catharine(Swis) Crain. My grandparents moved to Lafayette in 1887. They lived at 1404 Grove street. My grandmother died in 1937 and is buried in West Point cemetary. I am trying to find out if my grandfather is also bured there. I know very little about him. I do know he was alive as late as 1940. If there is anyone who has any information I would appreciate hearing.  Thanks Linda
 

Kathy Huish   Mar. 12, 1998
DEVORE, MOORE, HUISH
Looking for info on the DEVORE family. My GGgrandfather John MOORE was married to a Julia DEVORE. They had a son James Albert MOORE born 3/2/1872 in DeKalb Co. IN. The only Julia DEVORE's I've found are on census...one being too old to be my Julia and the other is found in Jackson twp., Tippecanoe county 1860 census with this family:
James DEVORE  age 47 b. in KY
Julia DEVORE  age 16 b. in IN
John DEVORE  age 15 b. in IN
Frances DEVORE  age 12 b. in IN
Jeremiah DEVORE  age 9 b. in IN

Does anyone out there have info on this family?? What happened to this Julia DEVORE?? The John MOORE I have would've been born around 1840-1850...I notice there are MOORE families also in Tippecanoe but I don't know anything about John
either so ANY INFO is greatly appreciated!
 

Bret Robinson  Mar. 11, 1998
ROBINSON
What is the name of the small park on the northshore of Wildcat Creek, where the South Fork enters the North Fork of Wildcat Creek?
 

Jon Strebler  Mar. 9, 1998
BURNS, CASEY
According to the state library's genealogy website listing of pre-1850 marriages, William Burns married Mary Casey on June 23, 1840 in Tippecanoe County.  I think they may have been my gg-grandparents, and would like to find out more information about these people.  Are they the same William and Mary Burns who were in Logansport later in the 1840s?  This is what I'm trying to determine.  Are there any likely sources of details on these people and their marriage in Tippecanoe County?  Any ideas appreciated!
Jon Strebler
San Diego
 

Wibo Boswijk   Mar. 8, 1998
CRAPP, KRAP
I would like to add the family name "Crapp" to your Tippecanoe surname list. It's the familyname of a great great granduncle of my wife who emigrated to Lafayette in 1847.  The original Dutch name was "Krap". This uncle was the leader of a group of families who left from the northern part of the province of Friesland. An english transcript of the letters he send home of his journey to and arrival in Lafayette are at the Tipcoa library. My wife and I visited there in 1984. We still would like to find out if there are still descendants of him surviving. He himself died in a few years, most of his children married in Lafayette.
Wibo Boswijk
Akerstraat Noord 43
6446 XC  BRUNSSUM
The Netherlands
 

mills@reliable-net.net  Mar. 8, 1998
TATUM, HENDRIXSON, ROSS, JONES, HARSHMAN.
Researching the families of Nathaniel and Anna (ROSS) TATUM and (their son) William and Rachel (HENDRIXSON) TATUM, all living in Lauramie Twp IN 1860 census with JONES and HARSHMAN relatives.  William and Rachel were married 1855 Tippecanoe Co and had children Nathaniel, Alice, Albert, Emma.  Other children of Nathaniel and Anna included Sally, Mary, Eliza, Reuben, and Jonathon.  Any information will be appreciated.
 

Peggy Pike Gordon   Mar. 7, 1998
HOUGHLAND, HOUGLAND
LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS and/or Researchers of:
TIPPECANOE COUNTY MARRIAGES:
    HOUGHLAND,  David    m    Susan ROSE            18 Feb 1840
    HOUGHLAND, Elzy**   m    Sarah ADAOR              8 Jul   1842
    HOUGHLAND, Lewis     m    Hannah CHAPMAN   5 Mar 1835
**  Elzy or Elza.   Marriage Record has been abstracted as "Eliza."

Have much HOUGHLAND / HOUGLAND information to share.

Write Peggy Pike Gordon
San Angelo, TX
pgordon@gte.net
 

Beth  Mar. 7, 1998
KUNTZWILER, PLATT
I am hoping someone out there has information on the KUNTZWILER family. I cannot find any information other than, Margaret Kuntzwiler born around 1900, in and died in December of 1946. She married Elva Platt.  They lived in Tippecanoe County, Stockwell, Lafayette area.  Margaret had a sister named Mayme KUNTZWILER and possibly a brother named Fred KUNTZWILER. I believe her family was from Romney, Indiana. Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks Beth - spa@traverse.com
 

Betty VanLeer  Mar. 3, 1998
MOORE, HARMON, LOGAN
Searching for information on ELIJAH MOORE m. Catherine HARMON on Dec. 15, 1855 in Tippecanoe Co., Ind. She was the daughter of Henry Harmon. Elijah an Catherine had 4 sons;Sylvestor (went to Iowa), George Curtis (Ill.), Dave (went to Indpls, Ind), and William. In 1867 Catherine remarries a Wm Logan, an Irishman, and has more children. Elijah just disappears-no death, no divorce, can't find anything. In the 1860 census Elijah list his place of birth as Ohio in about 1826-27. Also Elijah was part Indian (1/2?) I have been unable to get past Elijah. Can anyone help?? Thought maybe I could find the Logans and they might know something but have been unsuccessful at that too. Any help greatly appreciated, and am willing to share what I have. Thanks.
 

Mac McKinsey  Mar. 2, 1998
ALDRICH/COLLINS
Thomas Aldrich and Jennie I. Collins were married in Tippecanoe county on April 21,1880. They had nine children, all born in Tippecanoe county. At least two of their daughters were married in the same county. At least two of their children died in 1903 in same county. What I would like to find out is who Jennie I. Collins parents were and wich county she was born in. I would also like to find out if Thomas Aldrich had any family in Indiana. He was born somewhere in Ohio. If possible I would like information on obtaining any obituaries that pertain to the family.
 

Timothy Moore  February 23, 1998
MOORE, JOHNSON
I am seeking information as to any living decendants of James H. Moore (1836-OH) and Sarah Catherine Johnson Moore.  James and Sarah had 8 known children
        Ira L. Moore m. Annie B. Cosbey
        Ida A. Moore m.John Hentz
        Ransom Del Moore m. Emma Margaret Poe (my branch)
        Willie Blossom Moore m. Leelah Anne Loveless
        Irvin C. Moore m. Daisy Young
        James Burr Moore m. Unknown
        Mollie Lewis Moore m. William Bryant
        Lura Catherine Moore m. Ralph Smith
I am in search of any information on these families and their decendants.  I've only been able to get this tree back to James H. Moore who was born in Ohio in 1836 and died in Clarks Hill in 1916.  He was my great-grandfather.  Any assistance on the family would be greatly appreciated.  I believe Irvin Moore was lived in Frankfort but all others remained in Tippecanoe County.  Thanks.  TIM MOORE
 

Heide Lee  Feb. 23, 1998
CASWELL, BELLINGTON
I am searching for all the descendants of Peleg Caswell.
Peleg Caswell  b.1807 in NY married Nancy BELLINGTON  in Madison Co. NY. In 1858 Peleg was in Quindero, Kansas.  By 1845 Peleg had a Tavern License in Lafayette.  The 1850 Tippecanoe Co. Lafayette Census lists Peleg, his wife Nancy with  Sarah (16), Edward (14), Henry (12), Peleg  (10), Catherine (3), Rose E. (5/12) and Phoebe (30, born in Novia Scotia, cannot read or write).  In 1859 Peleg (Sr.) died intestate in Quindero Kansas.
The only heirs recognized by the Probate court were Nancy, his wife; Sally, Henry, Peleg, and Catherine.

The only son I know anything of is Peleg (Jr.) b.1842 in Lafayette,  who joined the Indiana Volunteers in 1863.  After the Civil War he returned to his wife Betty ZANE in Lafayette to open a candy business.  He also sold candy at fairs.  For unknown reasons he returned to NY state and died in 1898 by falling of a bridge while drunk.
 

C. Iker   Feb. 21, 1998
BUCK, SHELBY, STANLEY
Thomas BUCK m. Sarah SHELBY 1835 Tippecanoe Co.  Need parents of both. Did they have sons Thomas Benton BUCK and Evan Shelby BUCK?  Was Wilson Buck who m. Anna Stanley 1834 Tippecanoe Co. a brother of Thomas Buck? Are these the Thomas and Sarah Buck who are bur. near one Wilson Buck in Jasper Co., Mo.?
 

Betty Mirly  Feb. 20, 1998
BURNETT
Looking for parents of Quinton Burnett. He settled in Jersey Co. IL and was a riverboat pilot. Census records show he was born in IN.

Linda Melton  Feb. 17, 1998
FISHER
I am researching VALENTINE FISHER family in Tippecanoe County. He was married in Dearborn Cty but moved to Shelby Twp, Tipp Cty c1870 and died there in 1882. I would like to find out the catholic church in Shelby twp (near West Point, IN).
 

Betty Mirly  Feb 13, 1998
BURNETT
Looking for information on the Burnetts that lived in Burnettsville, IN. and the story behind how Burnettsville got its name.
 

Scott Anderson   Feb. 13,  1998
KUNTZWILER, PLATT
Help! I am looking for my great grandmother, Margaret KUNTZWILER. She lived in Lafayette, but I believe she was born in Romney. She married Elva Platt. She died in December 1946. I was told she had a sister named Mamie. This is all I have Thanks for any help.
 

Steve Christy  Feb. 10, 1998
LEWIS, STEWARD
Looking for descendants of Eber LEWIS, b. 17 May 1816 London, Ontario, Canada, m. Elizabeth Ann STEWARD, b. 19 Aug 1819 Broome Co. NY, in particular descendants of their son Eber LEWIS b. abt. 1848 Parke County IN, m. Maria (last name unk.), daughter Bertha LEWIS, husband name unk., had four boys and came at times to visit relatives in Danville Ill. I am a descendant of Eber's younger brother James Henry LEWIS. Any & all info appreciated. The elder Eber LEWIS was a surveyor & engineer who worked in Oregon in the 1850s but returned to Indiana to raise his family. sd_christy@juno.com
 

Nora Probasco  Feb. 10,  1998
PROBASCO
I am interested in PROBASCO surname info, family trees and research. I am starting a central PROBASCO database to direct researchers to others who are researching their line. The PROBASCO's have been in Tippecanoe County since the early 1800's.
 

Wilbur H. Haines   Feb. 4, 1998
KISER, CONCAMMON, EWRY, TUCKER
Trying to find out more about my GGG GF Benjamin Samuel KISER who, with wife Mary, arrived Wayne Twp/West Point, Tippecanoe ca 1830 from Montgomery Co., OH with following children:

Charlotte, b. 1811 (m. Joshua HEATH 1835 Tippecanoe), Daniel, William, Louis, John, Benjamin, Samuel, David, Mary Ann (m. Washington CONCAMMON 1846 Tippecanoe), Susan (m. Samuel EWRY 1842 Tippecanoe), George (m. Priscilla TUCKER 1834 Tippecanoe) and Dermen.

Records indicate the town of West Point was laid out by a Samuel KISER 1831/1833. Trying to also determine if this is the same person or perhaps a brother.    Any help would be appreciated.
 

George E. Tennyson  Feb. 3, 1998
HERREN
Charles Edgar HERREN>>b:8/14/1871>>Tippecanoe Co. IN d:8/24/1948>>Bethany,OK>>b:Hope,KS>>m:Flora Ann Herrington 10/23/1894
Other bros.,and sisters born White Co. IN>>Vigo,Co.IN
Ora David>>George Washington>>Eldora>>Hillis Henry my grandfather.
I have found no records of these people in IN. I would like to verify they were there.
 

Rich Lowe   Feb. 2, 1998
LOWE, JOHNSON
Searching for information on my grandfather Newton Vorice LOWE, who told relatives he was from Lafayette, Indiana (saying he worked in Lafayette but didn't live there). Time period would have been somewhere within the 1890-1905 area. Thought to have been born in N.Y. to John A. LOWE and Sarah JOHNSON Lowe. Are John and Sarah buried in the area? Did Newton have siblings?
See my page Searching for Newton Lowe page for a unique approach to my genealogical quest.
 

Mari Nielsen  Feb. 1, 1998
HARNETT, BEDWELL, OBENSHAIN, SOUTH
Looking for info on Elijah HARNETT who moved to Tippecanoe Co. in 1830 from Clark Co., OH. He built a sawmill on Indian Creek in Shelby Twp in the early 1830s. He sold the mill to Lemuel Wiggins in 1841. His daughters married in Tippecanoe Co. in June of 1836 - Eliza Jane to John (Jehu) BEDWELL and Delilah to William W. SOUTH. Another daughter may have been Elizabeth who married Samuel OBENSHAIN in Clark Co., OH in 1828. Eliza and John Bedwell moved to Louisa Co., IA abt 1840. Delilah and William SOUTH stayed in Tippecanoe Co. for a time and eventually moved to Warren/Knox Co., IL. Elizabeth's family was in Jasper Co., IN in 1855. I don't know what happened to Elijah after he sold the mill. Anybody out there know?
 

Adina Watkins Dyer  Feb.1, 1998
DOWNS, TUTTLE, MOORE
Would like to hear from anyone researching the following:
Andrew James DOWNS married Mary Francis TUTTLE in 1857 in Tippecanoe Co. She was the daughter of Chester TUTTLE and Nancy MOORE. Need parents of Nancy. Nancy's sister, Mary, married Philip ENSMINGER. Need parents names of Nancy and Mary Moore.
 

Pam Wiley   Jan. 31, 1998
BAKER, HENDERSON
Ephraim (J.?) BAKER, born in Butler Co., OH,  and his wife, Rebecca HAWTHORNE came to Tippecanoe Co. in May of1854. I am looking for their descendants. I know the names of  children, but I am not sure of how many of his seven-nine came with them.  Some names attached to this Baker family are:
BURKHALTER, HENDERSON, FICKEL, NEWHART, REICHARD/T-RICHARD, SIMS, WEAVER
 

Jim Lindell  Jan. 26, 1998
CRANEY, McANALLY, HAWES
Martin Craney married Bridget McAnally on Jan 2, 1839 in Tippecanoe County I am looking for anything on any Craney, but believe his name was Martin Thomas Craney.  He later married again to a Mary Hawes in Miami County on July 7, 1843.  Thanks for you help.  Jim Lindell
 

Cheryl Wixson Gocken  Jan. 25, 1998
WATKINS, LOVELESS, DURHAM, BEAL, HOOVER, KERNS, DOWNING, MORRISON, McDONALD
Looking for descendants of William and Elizabeth WATKINS LOVELESS. William died in Tippecanoe Co. 8 Apr 1860. Most of the family is buried in Union Cemetery. Children of the couple are: John Evans, Rachel DURHAM, Sarah BEAL, William W., Mary HOOVER (my line), Fanny, Elizabeth JAMES KERNS, Phoebe DOWNING HUDSON MORRISON, Nancy BOYSEL? or FRAZEE?, Diantha McDONALD, Moses d young, James W. and John Ed died young.   Families lived primarily in Clarks Hill and Lafayette areas. Any information on any of the descendants is welcome.
 

Marilyn Carlson   Jan. 25, 1998
BLAKELY, MILLER
Searching for parents of Benjamin Franklin Blakely, who was b. in Tippecanoe Co. and showed up in the 1850 census as a blacksmith.  He married Nancy Miller, dau of James Miller and Priscilla (Travis)Miller and they moved to Kansas by 1860, homesteaded in Nebraska, then back to Kansas. Believe the D.L. Blakely in 1840 census may be Benjamin's father, but family disappeared by 1850.
 

Larry Blackman  Jan. 20, 1998
OLDS, NIXON, RUSSELL
Madorah Louisa OLDS m. Alexander B. NIXON on 16 Jun 1835 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.  In the late 1830's they moved to Linn Co., MO.  Madorah was b. ca 1820 in CT and Alexander was b. ca 1805 in OH.  Alexander was purchasing land in Tippecanoe Co. as early as 1833-34.  Jared OLDS (probable father of Madorah) was purchasing land in Tippecanoe Co. in 1836-37.  Jared OLDS was b. 20 Dec 1778 in Branford, New Haven, CT (the son of Daniel OLDS, Jr. and Sarah RUSSELL).  Would like to exchange information with anyone with information on either of these families.
Larry Blackman   20 Briar Patch Road, Camden, SC, 29020  (803)425-5146.  Internet:  larryb@scsn.net
 

Bvl54@aol.com  Jan. 20, 1998
MOORE, HARMON, LOGAN
MOORE/ELIJAH  m. Catherine Harmon in Tippecanoe Co., Ind. on Dec. 15,1855.  Had 4 sons: Sylvestor, David, Geo Curtis and William.  In 1867 Catherine remarried a WM LOGAN and has more children.  What happened to Elijah. Any information on either of these families important. Catherine had a son by Wm Logan named Frank.
Please e-mail Bvl54@aol.com.
 

Kathy Brown   Jan 18, 1998
SHAW
I am trying to locate where three children of William and Martha Shaw were buried and any information given.  They all died of a fever in 1839.  They were Elizabeth : 1/17/1834-6/8/1839;  Martha Ann : 1/5/1836-5/8/1839 and Thomas:1/3/1838-5/2/1839. Thank you for anything you might have.
 

Reita Jones Burress Jan. 17, 1998
JOHNSON, LONBERGER, ROUND/ROWAN
My great-grandparents Jacob Daniel Johnson and Mary Annie Lonberger were from Fountain and Tippecanoe Co. I've been trying to find their marriage record, and what unit Jacob Daniel (J.D.) was in during the Civil War. Jacob's parents were Wm. Johnson and Susan Elizabeth Round (Rowan). Would also like to find the burial for either Henry , Margaret Lonberger or Wm. or Susan Elizabeth Johnson.
I'm over at the Lawrence Co., Tn. GENWEB page if you need any info here.
Thanks. Reita
 

Kathy Orozco  Jan. 9, 1998
PETERS
George B. McClellan PETERS b. 7 Feb 1861 to John or Jon & Ellen (?) PETERS, d. 29 Mar.1942 in Iowa. Birth place is Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Ind. and left to Iowa as young man.  Dont know if parents went or not.   Possibly could have one sister, however, unable to locate in census.   Does any one know this family?  Will share info that I have since I am a descendant.  Like to know if parents immigrated from foreign country or origin of the name if possible.  I am the only one that I know that is working on this line, no living relatives will not give info or remember the events that lead to his leaving Ind. to Iowa.  Kathy Orozco
 

Barbara Clark Myall   Jan. 9, 1998
CLARK, SMITH,  BIRDSALL, BRANSON
Seeking info on my g g gparents, HIRAM CLARK,  b. 1803, place unknown, d. 11 Nov 1886, Oxford, Benton Co, IN.  Mentioned in "History of Benton County and Historic Oxford", Jesse Setlington Birch, 1928  as living in Oxford in 1882. HIRAM married HARRIET WHITE SMITH, 16 Aug 1827 in Tippecanoe Co, IN. This info from Indiana Archives Marriages Before 1850.  No further info on Harriet.This info from the LUNDY FAMILY book, 1902. Possibly they were Quakers who migrated west. Hiram and Harriet had 2 children that I know, Milton Lee Clark,  who married Anna Catherine Birdsall, d/o Daniel Birdsall, a Quaker minister and Gulielma Willson Birdsall, and Nancy Jones Clark who married David B. Branson.  Found the Daniel Birdsall family on the 1850 Census for Benton Co, IN.  There was at one time a Branson Farm north of Oxford.  Any info greatly apreciated.
 

Tennille Wester  Jan. 9, 1998
WHITED, BARKLEY
I'm looking for any information on Joseph WHITED and Victory Ann BARKLEY.  They were married on May 4, 1833 in Tippecanoe, though neither was a native.  He was born in TN, and she in OH.
 

Susan Fortenberry  Jan. 6, 1998
NOLAN/NOLEN/NOLAND/NOLIN
Seeking info on: Edward NOLAN/NOLEN/NOLAND/NOLIN, born ~1798 VA, grew up in Ohio, moved to Indiana by 1836-1837, presumed died before 1860. I believe that he married several times.
Jefferson County, Ohio Marriage
Edward  NOLAND to Amelia PERRY on  20 Sep 1820.
Vermillion Co. Indiana Marriages:
Vier PARISH  to  Edward NOLAN  on 30 Jan 1843.
(I believe that this "Vier Parish" could be Survier Parish, widow of Meredith Parish from Ross Co. OH).
Tippecanoe Co. Indiana Marriages:
Edward NOLAN to  Lydia BROWN on  06 June1848 ( the same Edward NOLAN?)

I have not found Edward and Survier/Vier  Nolan on any census.  Perhaps she died before his marriage to Lydia Brown in 1848?  I can't find any cemetary records for that name or time frame.  Or was Vier Parrish, (she is listed as "Miss" on the marriage record),  a daughter of Survier and Meredith Parish and married a son Edward Nolan? I don't think that there were any State of Indiana Census taken between 1840-1850.  Sure wish I could find something which listed the ages of the couple above.  Perhaps they moved to another state.  I'm going to keep looking for them!  I have not found any Edward NOLAN on any 1840 Indiana census, but he may have been there because:

1850 Tippecanoe Co. Indiana US Census
Edward NOLEN  58  M  Farmer  VA
Lydia         40  F          OH
Clark         20  M          "
Alexander     18  M          "
Marcus        14  M          "
Henry         13  M          IN(moved to IN by 1836/1837)
Edward         1  M          " (child of last marriage?)

Another remote possibility is that the above older sons are all Lydia's from her first marriage and that they were adopted by Edward NOLAN. Another Nolan researcher  has found on the 1860 US Census that Lydia (Brown) (Nolan) has remarried to an E. Thompson, so Edward is presumed to have died in the 1850's. And the young son Edward NOLAN is living with the Thompson family. I have no verification of this, and I  need to search the census records. By the 1860 US Census, Clark, Alexander and Marcus NOLAN are now married and living near Thomas NOLAN  in Vermillion Co. Indiana. Any help is greatly appreciated!   :)   Susan
 

Gay VanderLinden  Jan. 6, 1998
VELDEMA, TAMMINGA
I am looking for information on Hans Franses Veldema and Trijntje Sytzes Tamminga who emigrated to the US from the Netherlands with their three children to Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, around 1853.  If you could help with this I sure would appreciate it! Thanks, Gay VanderLinden
 

Alice Beard  Jan. 6, 1998
HOCKARD, HOOKER, HOCKARS, DAHM
I am working a family known as HOCKARD, HOOKER, HOCKARS [various spellings]. They show on the 1860 census in Tippecanoe Co. At lease one dau. married in Tippecanoe Co. and is buried in a cemetery there. One son enlisted into the U.S. Army for the Civil War from Lafayette. At this point, however, it's still "puzzle piecing time."   The family married into the DAHM family. I have a photo up of the son who served in the Civil War.  Thanks!
 

LuAnn Powers  Jan. 6, 1998
McLAUGHLIN, GERARD
Looking for MC LAUGHLIN, Clayton b. 17 Sept. 1853 in Tippecanoe Co., IN and his wife GERARD,Neomi.  They were married 16 August 1874 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.  I have the names of their 8 children.  I need information on parents.  There are 3 generations of MC LAUGHLINS buried in the Isley Cemetery east of Lafayette, IN.  My question is how and who can I contact to get a list of all the MC LAUGHLIN'S in the ISLEY Cemetery?  Please help.  Thank you.
 

Danny Loney  Jan. 6, 1998
LONEY
I am looking for information on James Loney born 1775 married Nancy Wormley born 1775, James & Nancy Loney would had lived in Tippecanoe County, Ind. in 1840.

1. James Loney born 1775 married Nancy Wormley born 1775.
2. Thomas Loney born 1808 married Polly Sebastian born 1812, Switzerland, County, Ind.
3. John J. Loney born 1844 married Emily Victoria Hodgkins born 1852, Owensboro, Kentucky
4. Robert L. Loney born 1889 married Bettie Ann Keach born 1887, Henderson, Kentucky
5. Robert Loney Jr. born 1927 married Virginia Ruth Wise born 1933, Henderson Kentucky
6. Danny Micheal Loney born 1956 married Pat Ann Loney born 1958, Henderson County, Kentucky
 

Honey M. Hood  Jan. 6, 1998
LAWSON
I am looking for my Aunt, Janice Beverly Lawson.  She was born on December 22, 1943 in Home Hospital (LaFayette).  Her parents were: Donald Ray Lawson (died 12/15/71) and  my grandmother Edna Mae Marshall Lawson (born 5/25/19 died 7/28/95).  She may be going by the name Beverly or Bev.  She was adopted on January 7, 1946 in Tippecanoe
County.  The attorney of record may be Theodore Smith.  We feel that she may have been adopted by someone else in the Lawson family and may still be in the Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky area.  Please and help or suggestions in finding Beverly will be greatly appreciated!