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Vermillion County Genealogy

Archived Queries 2001-2002

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2002

Abbott
Need parents of Garrett Lacey b. abt 1816 and Lucy Ann Abbott b. abt 1819. They married in Newport in 1836
16 Jul 2002, Gloria M. Rodas

Andrews
I am looking for information on the J. F. Andrews Company located in Clinton, In. I would like to know the dates they were in business. Any help would be appreciated.
23 Sep 2002, Jerry Miller

Arment, Steward
I'm looking for information on the families of my ancestors, William Steward and Sarah Arment, who were married in Vermillion County, IN in 1841. Spelling variations for their last names include Stewart, Stuard, Stuart, Armend, Armett, Arnent, and possibly Arnett.
William and Sarah Steward lived near Covington, IN during the 1840's. By 1850 they had moved to Carroll Twp. Vermilion County, IL. Their children included Jonathan, Esther, Andrew, Mary J., Sarah, Maria or May, and Billie M.
According to census records William was born about 1815 either in PA or at sea. His parents were both born in Ireland. His father may have been Henry.
Sarah Arment was born about 1816 in North Carolina. In 1850 Mary Armett age 53 and Andrew I Armett age 15 were living with William and Sarah. They are presumed to be Sarah's mother and brother. The Arment family moved to Indiana prior to Andrew's birth.
These lines have been difficult to research. If anyone has knowledge of either the Steward or Arment family, I'd be extremely grateful to hear from you.
19 Sep 2002, Faith Wong

Armour, Ogden
Looking for info on JOHN O. ARMOUR born 1852 in Vermillion County. Parents: McKinney Armour b. 1817 in PA) and Mary C. (b. 1833 in IN ?) Am interested in middle initial O--if it stands for Ogden and parents of Mary C., her full name and name of her parents. Believe Mary might be sister of my gg-grandfather RANSELLER (RENSLER) BILLINGS OGDEN (born 1805 and died 1863 in Hamilton County) and need this link to trace him from Hamilton County, IL back to PA. He arrived in IL abt. 1840.
12 Apr 2002, Jane Ogden Roberts

Brown, Stewart
I am searching for info on Charley Stewart , b. 16 Jan 1891, married an unknown Brown. He died Jul 1967 in Newport, Vermillion In. according to SS records.
22 Jan 2002, Betty J. Kimbro

Dinsmore
Has anyone transcribed the DINSMORE cemetery, 2 miles west of Montezuma, or does anyone have information on this cemetery? I am interested in any of the DINSMORE family that may be buried in this cemetery. My gggggrandfather homesteaded in Helt Township in the 1820's. He is Adam DINSMORE and is buried in Helt (1) Township Cemetery. I am also looking for information on how to find Helt Township cemetery and if it is accessible.
14 Apr 2002, Bob Preston

Gowen, Sturgeon, Comer, Love, Howes, House
Have lost contact with Artie Sturgeon, daughter of Oliver House, son of Lewis House. If anyone on Kenneth & Audrey Gowens family read this please email me.
She once told me her family, Martin, went way back. Miss her very much.
17 Jan 2002, Linda Comer Cooper

Hopkins
I am interested to see if there is a will for John Hopkins who died sometime between 1870 and 1880 in Vermillion County. The Clerk's Office asked for precise information. Is there any way to find out if John even had a will? Then I can write to the Clerk to get a copy.
17 Jun 2002, Bill Woodward

Kesler
I am looking for the grave of Mary Kesler who died in May, 1878. We believe she may have died in Vermillion County IN. She and her family were living in Vigo County shortly before that. Has anyone seen her resting place?
11 Apr 2002, Edward Kesler

Payton, Pittman
Does anyone have information on Samuel and Katherine Payton, their son is my ggggrandfather George W. Payton, b. Nov. 16, 1838 Clinton, Vermillion Co., IN died Lyon Co., KS. They also had a son named Melvin and one named Thomas they both died of small pox in the Civil War. Melvin died at Rollo, MO and Thomas died at Cairo, IN. I would like to talk to anyone who has information on this family as I have little information on George's parents and his brothers.
14 Jul 2002, Diana Self

Ralston, Skidmores, Potters, Smith, Staats
Seeking data on the James A. Ralston, born about 1851 in Bono, Vermillion County, Indiana, and as late as 1910 was a carpenter in Dana. A minimum amount of info on James Ralston is posted on the SKIDMORE page http://www.angelfire.com/journal/cavecountry/danspage2.html
Also working the Skidmores, Potters, Smiths (Joseph), and Staats of Vermillion County.
Data on the SELF family is found at http://www.self-family.com.
3 Dec 2002, dcmccarthy@aol.com

2001

Peer
I am looking for information on Mary Jamaca and Peter Maurer. He lived in Vermillion Co. somewhere between 1855 and 1860. Married Mary about 1858. He was from Germany,came over around 1852. They were my GGgrandparents.
31 Jul 2001, Carol Harvey Powell

Peer
Does anyone out there have an obit. of JOHN PEER ,I believe born 1833 married to a Mahalia Crusour ? Parents of 11 children, one of whom was my grandmother Emma Peer (Womack) .I think he died in early 1900's. Lived in Vermillion Co. Helt Twp. Appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.
Would really like to find obit. of John Peer my great-grandfather.he was married first to Mahalia Crusour after she died he remarried. J. Peer was born: August 12-1834 believe Indiana. Mahalia and John had 9 children I believe, the second woman he married had children also, think her name was ( Mary --- )
31 Jul 2001, updated 12 Nov 2004, Emma Lou Welch

Coffman, Kesner
Benjamin KESNER, wife, Margaret COFFMAN KESNER, and children, Perlina, Diadema, Simeon, Louisa, ?, Ransom, Martha, Lucinda and Laura were in Vermillion Co., IN for only about ten to fifteen years, between abt 1845 to abt 1860. Looking for any scrap of information on this family.
11 Jul 2001, Dianna Anderson

Cotton, Cullen
Almeda A. "Mede" COTTON, probably b. Dec 25, 1853, m. Feb 1, 1876, at Greenfield, Grundy Co, IL, Joseph CULLEN, b. c1855. Mede and Joe moved to and were living in Vermillion County, Indiana, in March 1916. I have copies of some court documents, including a Quit Claim Deed signed by them in the presence of William M. HIXON, J.P., Universal, Indiana. I have no idea exactly where they lived. They were still alive in 1921 when they made a trip to Nebraska, reported in the local newspaper. I am seeking dates of death, burial, and if they had any children.
10 July 2001, Holms S. (Hal) Young

Hicks
I have been told there is a Hicks Cemetery in Vermillion County, Indiana. I would like to hear from anyone who has info on the Hicks family buried in that place.
20 Jul 2001, Pat Chesrown

Longfellow, Stahl
Mary Emaline (Emily) LONGFELLOW - m. (John)? Henry STAHL 1871 in Vermillion Co, IN. Their children were: ClaraBelle, Mary Catherine, Samuel A., Martha Ann, John H., Dolly, Winfield Scott, Sm. Scott, Eli, Frank, Harley, Ethel and maybe a Kate. Would like to find Mary's parents's names and/or any siblings, place of birth etc Was told Henry's first name may have been John. Was also told he was a preacher. He was b in PA in 1849. Can anyone verify this? Am also interested in any info for their dau. (my grgr grandmother) ClaraBelle b 1873 Vermillion Co, IN. Am interested in hearing from anyone familiar with these names or anyone that has or can get any info.
12 Jul 2001, Charmaine

John R Sconce, Elizabeth Canady/Cannaday/Cannady/Carmody
Elizabeth's parents/census records especially
John's parents/census records especially
Elizabeth and John married in 1847 in Eugene? or in this general area. I believe that John is buried at Eugene Cemetery, Elizabeths death certificate states that she was buried in Eugene.
Does anyone have access to census records for Verm Co in 1850? Want to find Elizabeth and who she is enumerated with.
14 Oct 2001, RDWRLW10@aol.com

Seal, Seall, Lyons, May, Bailey, Wimer, Seaman
I am looking for more information on my Seals/Seall family relatives that were located in Vermillion Co., IN at one time. Some of these Seals/Seall family members are buried in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, Vermillion Co., IN, from what I have been told. Some of the names I am looking for are as follows:
James Seal and Hannah ( ? ) Seal
Stephen Valentine Seals and Rebecca Lyons/Lyon
Rebecca (Lyons) Seals and James M. May
Nancy Jane (Seall) May
Sophia (Seall) Bailey
Stephen Henry "Harry" Seall and Francis Ann Wimer
Stephen Henry Seall I am looking for information on the J. F. Andrews Company located in Clinton, In. I would like to know the dates they were in business. Any help would be appreciated
and Eva Maude Seaman, Lewis Cassius Seall, Emma Josephine Seall, Albert Seall, Orilla Jane Seall, Charley D. Seall, Ann May
They were located in Vermillion Co., IN in the 1800's, mainly around the 1860's. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
27 Aug 2001, Teresa Dix

No Date

Mitchell
I am seeking information on the parents of Jasper Newton Mitchell, born July 5th, 1843 in Montezuma, Vermillion County Indiana. Jasper went on to serve in the Civil War as a soldier in the 125th Illinois Infantry. I have good records of him, but have not been able to trace his parents. His affidavit for a pension provided the information about where he was born. I would appreciate your posting this on the message board.
No Date, Merlin Mitchell

Reed
Looking for info on:Henry (WH) Reed and Nancy Jane Reed (married 1870's)
Children: Marzelle, Benji (Ben), Oliver (Ollie), Alberta (Bertie), Orpha, James (Jim), Vernor Ivan, and possibly a Jane all leading back to Dana (Vermillion County) Indiana.
Alberta married Samuel Malone and had 2 children Gilbert(1905-1996) and Edna(1903-1997)
No Date, Cheryl Jordan

Sprouls, Watson
Looking for information concerning Stephen Andrew Douglas Sprouls, born March 27, 1858, He was buried in Perrysville, Vermillion Co, Indiana on June 15, 1945. He married Mary Elizabeth Watson (date unknown). She was born January 4, 1861 and is buried in Cayuga, Vermillion Co. Indiana in 1930. Any information relating to these two would be greatly appreciated.
25 Aug 2001, Connie

Runyon, Morrow, Harmon
Seeking descendants of Edwin Elmer RUNYON. He was born 13 Feb 1863 in Adams County, IN to John Washington RUNYON and Adelia Joanna MORROW. He died 6 Jun 1904 in Cayuga, IN. He is buried in Adams County. He was married to Emma W. HARMON, who was born Jan 1872 in Ohio, died in Denver, CO in March 1922. Children were Truman O. RUNYON (born Sep 1892) and Gladys RUNYON (born 29 Jul 1895, married 25 Dec 1913, Cayuga, IN to John Clark Schroder). Emma and Gladys were still living in Cauyga at the time of the 1920 census of Vermillion County.
No Date, Norman Runyon

Smith
Looking for information (birth, Submitted by: Cheryl Jordan
Looking for info on:Henry (WH) Reed and Nancy Jane Reed (married 1870's)
Children: Marzelle, Benji (Ben), Oliver (Ollie), Alberta (Bertie), Orpha, James (Jim), Vernor Ivan, and possibly a Jane all leading back to Dana (Vermillion County) Indiana.
Alberta married Samuel Malone and had 2 children Gilbert(1905-1996) and Edna(1903-1997)parents) about James M. SMITH.
James married Mary J. KERSEY in Vigo County on 9 Jan 1851; he died in Marion County, Iowa in 1855; their children were George Milton Smith and Sarah Smith.
I suspect that James lived in Nevins, Vigo County, during the 1850 census. This James Smith is shown as 35 and a widower with four children (Francis, Ephraim, Nancy, and Eliza). Would also like to know any information on his previous wife and what happened to their children.
No Date, Lisa Beutler

Smith
Searching for any information on Lafayette Smith born Sept. 18, 1864 in Vermillion County. Married ?? Children: Paul and Margaret. Brothers: Thomas, George W., John W. Sisters: Mrs. Rena Bailey and Mrs. George (Nettie) Donahue. He was my great-great-grandfather. Thank you very much.
No Date, Lisa Grotrian

Steele
My grandfather's name is Herschell Steele and my grandmother's name is Mildred,they had a daughter by the name of Margarete Mary Steele .I think they lived in Cayuga,Indiana,I also think that's where my mother was born.I was told that my grandfather is buried in a cemetery there in Newport.This is all the information on my grandparent's and my mother.I would like to find what school's my mother went to and if there is any of my mther's family around still. Any help would be appreciated Thank you..
No Date, Nancy C. Brauer

Taylor
Looking for information on Taylor family in Vermillion Co: William Conley Taylor married to Jane Rhodes (children Mattie, Terry, Cora, Ocord, Dollie) and William Taylor married to Hannah Craig (children Robert, Susan, William C., Hannah, Samuel, James, Mary)
No Date, Terry Jones

Breezley
Looking for gggreat grandmother Mary ann Breezley, born 30 November, 1837 Vermillion Co, Indiana and died 24 November 1878 possibly in Illinois.She married Joseph Allison Wallace (b.7,September 1832 Vermillion Co.Illinois) on 10, November 1853 in Vermillion Co, Indiana.
I have my great grandmother Flora Alice Wallace, one of 6 children born to them b. 16, April 1866 Tuscola, Douglas Co. Illinois and married to William Parsons 28,February 1888.
No Date, Linda Kleineider

Church
Looking for any info on ASA CHURCH and Ichabod CHURCH. In the 1830's Asa was living on what is now known (late 1800's) as the Hood Farm. His daughter, Aurilla, (wid. of John Jaggers) m. John Gilmore M.D (d 1900). ASA was a Methodist Minister and a Doctor of Medicine. A man of ICHABOD's age (abt 79) was living with Asa & family in the 1840 census - Helt Township.
No Date, Delores Christensen

Cook, Hobbs
I am looking for info on my gg grandfather Henry Cook who was born in North Caroline and married Anna E. Hobbs of Tennessee They has 5 children, Allen,James,Isaac, Elizabeth ,Thomas Dunbar, and Rachel who was born in Clinton, Vermillion Cty 9/30/1838. She married a man named Meyers and later a John McNicols. Some of the family moved to Cumberland Cty, Illinois. Thanks for your help. Ronnie Cook
No Date, Ronnie Cook

Craig, Harvey, Higgins
James Oliver HIGGINS m. Margaret A Harvey.
Children: Robert Harvey HIGGINS, b. 5 Dec. 1907 Cayuga, Vermillion County, IN. Married Della Mae Craig 14 Sept. 1928 New Castle, Henry County, IN
Izella Lee HIGGINS b. 21 Feb. 1896 Cayuga, Vermillion County, IN
Anyone knowing of these families, please contact me. They are my husbands great and grand parents.
No Date, Rose Higgins

Jones
Perry O. Jones, b abt 1844 in Ohio, is listed in this county in the 1880 census, married to Martha, b July 6, 1851 in Indiana, with children Ida, Jessie, Bertha (my ancestor), and Lester. The census is listed as June 1 1880 and by June 20, 1880 Martha was applying for a widow's Civil War pension. Is there any other information available on Perry O. Jones? Martha's maiden name was Crawford, father James Crawford, mother's maiden name was McCoy. Is there any other information available about this family??
No Date, Cindy Johnson