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Federal Censuses for Indiana

robert_lane11 — 2009-11-10 23:47:15Z

For those who have not already discovered the site, there are free census transcriptions for Indiana counties at www.us-census.org/states/indiana.

These transcriptions are very useful to researchers who do not have access to images. They can also be useful to researchers who do have access to images because in many cases, they are prepared by people do research in the areas they are transcribing, and they are able to provide a more accurate index of names.

These transcriptions have been done by volunteers who work for free and provide their work at no charge, and the number of transcriptions available depends upon the number of volunteers willing to do the work. Because of this, only a few census years are available for Crawford County.

If you do research in Indiana, be sure to check and see if there are transcriptions available for the areas you are researching. Also, PLEASE consider volunteering to do a transcription, even if it's only one township. Your work can help hundreds, if not thousands, of your fellow researchers.

Re: Cosby Family

hccu2 — 2009-11-08 00:43:51Z

Does anyone know who the parents of Ransom Cosby m Mahalia Conrad were?

Re: Robert Sumter; dob. 1829; dod. 1912. Where buried?

glendamagsam — 2009-11-06 22:40:32Z

Since an obit is not available, could someone help me to find a paragraph or so about Robert Sumter's life?
I have family tree information about his 1st wife, Lucretia Kinnett, and his 2nd wife, America Myers Summers. I really would like a summary of his life, especially since I was hoping that an obit would have that information.
He served in the Civil War. I found two Robert Sumters, with very close date of births, who both served in the Civil War.
Any suggestions or ideas to share?
Thank you,
Glenda Magsam

Re: Robert Sumter; dob. 1829; dod. 1912. Where buried?

DLeistner — 2009-11-06 21:23:39Z

I have not found obituaries for Robert or America Sumpter, but both deaths are recorded in the Crawford Co. Death Records at the Crawford Co. Health Dept.
DBL

Re: Robert Sumter; dob. 1829; dod. 1912. Where buried?

glendamagsam — 2009-11-06 18:24:50Z

Wonderful! With two very helpful replies to find the "correct" cemetery, I'm on the right path!
Is it possible to find a newspaper obituary?
Thanks so much!
Glenda

Re: Robert Sumter; dob. 1829; dod. 1912. Where buried?

DLeistner — 2009-11-06 17:08:40Z

Glenda Magsam --
Robert Sumpter, b. 25 Dec 1829, d. 6 Aug 1912 (Civil War Veteran) is buried in Cedar Cemetery at Leavenworth. Though some people call it Cedar Hill Cemetery, the property deed lists it as Cedar Cemetery. A Cedar Hill Cemetery is in Harrison Co.
His widow, America (Myers) Cummings is buried in Fredonia Cemetery, near her first husband, and other family members.
DBL

Re: Robert Sumter; dob. 1829; dod. 1912. Where buried?

ronyates47 — 2009-11-06 14:48:20Z

You might consider Cedar Cemetery in Leavenworth... http://alturl.com/aed4

My ancestor, Robert Sumter(Sumpter) was born 25 Dec 1829 in Davis, Indiana.
He died 6 Aug 1912 and was buried in "Mt. Cedars Cemetery, Crawford County,
Indiana".
I have tried and tried to find this cemetery, and am getting frustrated!
I've googled the cemetery name and have come up with ZERO.
Other family members think the gravesite may be located in Leavenworth. I
didn't see a Mt Cedars Cemetery in Leavenworth, either!
Can someone help me find his gravesite and an obituary?
Very possibly, his wife America Cummings Sumter is buried next to him. She
was born 20 Dec 1828 in Riply, Indiana and died 20 Nov 1922 in Crawford
County.

Robert Sumter; dob. 1829; dod. 1912. Where buried?

glendamagsam — 2009-11-05 23:15:48Z

My ancestor, Robert Sumter(Sumpter) was born 25 Dec 1829 in Davis, Indiana. He died 6 Aug 1912 and was buried in "Mt. Cedars Cemetery, Crawford County, Indiana".
I have tried and tried to find this cemetery, and am getting frustrated! I've googled the cemetery name and have come up with ZERO.
Other family members think the gravesite may be located in Leavenworth. I didn't see a Mt Cedars Cemetery in Leavenworth, either!
Can someone help me find his gravesite and an obituary?
Very possibly, his wife America Cummings Sumter is buried next to him. She was born 20 Dec 1828 in Riply, Indiana and died 20 Nov 1922 in Crawford County.
Thank you so much!
Glenda Magsam

Re: GRASS, BROWN,DEAL,LAMON OR LEMONS

Judy9753 — 2009-10-28 13:09:41Z

Would like to discuss this family with you. Please contact me direct: judybyars@sbcglobal.net.

Re: DENBOW/DENBO in Crawford County

lovessammy — 2009-10-26 17:50:29Z

It's me, your cousin Sandy!

Re: DENBOW/DENBO in Crawford County

denbow55 — 2009-10-26 16:42:27Z

Yes, I'm very interested. My Jesse came from Indiana, was born in Kentucky abt 1799. He later moved to Missouri where my father was later born. Do you have info on a Jesse?

Re: DENBOW/DENBO in Crawford County

lovessammy — 2009-10-26 14:13:50Z

If you are still interested please let me know. These people are my relatives.

Sandy

Re: DENBOW/DENBO in Crawford County

lovessammy — 2009-10-26 14:11:12Z

I have a decendant Jesse Denbow with a son named John that had a daughter, Rebecca. They moved to Mo. This was in your time frame you mentioned.

Sandy

Mary Anne Eley/Ely/Ealey 1815-1894

JaneAnnFoster — 2009-10-23 21:21:11Z

Looking for her parents. Mary Anne born Wayne County, PA and married 1837 in Crawford county OH to Casper Rowse. By 1860 Mary Anne and Casper were in Buchanan County, IA where they both died.
I have the Rowse linege...looking for Mary Anne's

Re: Grimes/Walls family

DLeistner — 2009-10-13 15:03:53Z

I see an old message (18 Jul 2008 Crawford Co. Message Board) re a book you were working on that included the Grimes family.
Tell me more about who you are and what you have published. I have an extensive collection of Crawford Co. and Perry Co. genealogy and have also published several resource books on that area. I also compile records and do much research.
You can email me direct -- dleistner@aol.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.
DBL

Re: DENBOW/DENBO in Crawford County

shawnmccrocklin — 2009-10-08 06:05:52Z

Dear Jane,

As a young boy growing up in Brazil, Indiana I was very blessed to, on many occasions, have exchanges with your mother. My mother, Sherri, would often drive her to Indianapolis to the airport, and being fascinated with her travels, would often ride along in the back seat. I remember many amazing conversations with your mother about her many world travels, art, music, and life. I remember staring, for what seemed hours, at her "Americana" series of paintings. I could go on all night about how wonderful your mother treated my mother and I. As I recall, I even had the pleasure of meeting you once, as well.

One final note, I'm not sure how it came into my possession, but hanging in a place of prominence in my foyer is a pen and ink drawing by your mother, of an engraving by Rembrandt of "Joseph Telling His Dream"....

Thank you for your rememberances, and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Re: CURL, SIMCOX, HULET, HEDDEN, BENHAM

shelly8284 — 2009-10-04 22:09:45Z

I have information on Lorenzo Heddon, her 3rd husband. Hulet died returning from Civil War duty. Sharon (shaegler@yahoo.com)

Re: Sinclair G. Sturgeon buried in Sinclair Cemetery outside of Wickliff>>

mekootiebugg — 2009-09-26 01:45:45Z

OK
Give me a list of who you are looking for. On the way into the Pakota Lake camping area I noticed a Newton Stewart RD.
last week right out of Wickliff. I moved here from Ca 3 yrs agoto study Genealogy in this area If you are from out of State, let me know and I will walk Patoka Memorial and look for certain headstones for you. There are many who have only #'s...like you said..if the headstones were gone or unmarked...then they got a #.
I have family buried there...Let me know specifics...I live close by and it is a beautiful area.,...I'll take pics for you if you would like. There is a newer Wickliff Cemetery also I can check. Just need names and dates if possible...
Glad to help
Mary Ellen

Re: Thomas S. and Sarah R. (Kirtley) Pankey

NScholtz — 2009-07-18 18:40:20Z

If you will send your e-mail address to me (nbscholtz at gmail.com) I will pdf a family group sheet to you.

Re: Thomas S. and Sarah R. (Kirtley) Pankey

NScholtz — 2009-07-16 03:35:40Z

I have her on the census with John B. in 1860, 1870, and 1880. Interested?

Re: John Case m. Nancy Jane Bird 19 Apr 1848 in Crawford Co, Indiana

kdsprunger — 2009-08-25 15:09:37Z

Beverly,

This may be your John & Nancy Case in 1850:

1850 District 45, Harrison Co., Indiana
Enumeration Date: October 11, 1850
Page: 351
Line: 24
Dwelling/Family: 988/988

Case, John - age 31, farmer, born in IN
" Nancy - age 23, born in IN
" Rovila A. - age 1, born in IN
Bird, Mary - age 20, born in IN

It could prove difficult to locate John Case or Nancy Bird in their parents household prior to 1850, because the head of household was the only one listed by name on the US Census. Other occupants were listed as male/female in their specific age groups.

I hope this helps.............................Karen

Re: Info concerning Edward M. Bowers (1857-1936) wife Hettie

kdsprunger — 2009-09-03 16:10:53Z

RE: Essie Bowers

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941

Essie Bowers
b: Aug 25, 1889
d: 1928
burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, Wayne Co., IN
m: Sept 9, 1917 - Wayne Co., IN (Bk. C-13, pg. 25)
Clarence H. Thompson
b: Sept 12, 1894

Since posted info state Essie died abt 1928, I found a Clarence H. Thompson listed in the 1930 census who could very well be her husband. If so, it appears they may have had a daughter together.

1920 Ward 5, New Castle, Henry Twp., Henry Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 70
Sheet Number: 182A
Enumeration Date: January 3-5, 1920
Line: 15
Dwelling/Family: 36/41
Address: 626 S. Main St.

Thompson, Clarence - roomer, age 25, married, born in IN. Parents born in IN. Occupation clerk/factory
" Essa - roomer, age 28, married, born in NE. Parents born in IN.

1930 Ward 4, New Castle, Henry Twp., Henry Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 18
Sheet Number: 50B
Enumeration Date: April 15, 1930
Line: 91
Dwelling/Family: 365/416
Address: Elliott Court (apt building)

Thompson, Clarence H. - age 36, married, age 24 when first married, born in IN. Parents born in IN. Occupation accountant/bridge factory
" Bessie L. - wife, age 36, married, age 34 when first married, born in IN. Parents born in IN
" Rosemary - daughter, age 9, born in IN. Parents born in IN.
(This could possibly be Essie's husband. This Clarence states he was first married at the age of 24 and the daughter Rosemary is 9yrs old. His wife Bessie states she first married at age 34 and she is currently 36 so this marriage is only 2 yrs. old, so according to this info, Bessie is not Rosemary's mother. On Clarence's marriage record to Essie, his age is stated to be 23 yrs. which would fit with the stated age when he was first married and he is living in Henry Co., IN in the 1920 census. Also Henry County is located just west of Wayne County)
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INGenWeb - Henry County - Henry Co., Genealogical Society
Henry County Death Records, 1880-200

Name: Clarence Harvey Thompson
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 39y
Death Date: Aug 6, 1934
Book: Blue-City
Bk: 4
Page: 100

Name: Bessie L. Thompson
Race: White
Gender: Female
Age: 73
Death Date: March 17, 1959
Book: XI(11)
Bk: C
Page: 118

Name: Beulah M. Bowers
Race: White
Gender: Female
Age: 27y
Death Date: February 23, 1925
Book: City-Blue
Bk: 3
Page: 38

Did not find a death record in Henry County for Essie Bowers Thompson.
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RE: Della Rebecca Bowers

Della Rebecca Bowers
b: Apr 13, 1892 - Buffalo Co., NE
d: Feb 21, 1961 - Paxton, IL
burial: Angola, Steuben Co., IN
m: July 4, 1916 - Wayne Co., IN
Elam Morris Preston (per WWII draft registration)
b: Sept 11, 1889 - Wolcottville, IN(per WWI draft registration)

Children:

Richard Brown Preston (b: Feb 2, 1918; May 20, 1976; burial: Angola, Stueben Co., IN)

Jean Almeda Preston (b: Oct 17, 1921; m#1: Holderness; m#2: Robert Walda; m#3: Kensill

1920 Pleasant Twp. Steuben Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 158
Sheet Number: 194B
Enumeration Date: January 10-12, 1920
Line: 67
Dwelling/Family: 76/77

Preston, Elam - age 30, married, born in IN. Parents born in IN. Occupation farmer.
" Della - wife, age 27, married, born in NE. Father born in the US. Mother born in MO
" Richard - son, age 1, born in IN

1930 Ward 2, Angola, Pleasant Twp., Stueben Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 11
Sheet Number: 202A
Enumeration Date: April 24-25, 1930
Line: 3
Dwelling/Family: 279/286
Address: 401 N. Wayne St.

Preston, Elam - age 40, married, age 26 when first married, born in IN. Parents born in IN. Occupation salesman/standard oil
" Della - wife, age 38, married, age 24 when first married, born in NE. Father born in IN. Mother born in MO.
" Richard - son, age 12, born in IN
" Jean - daughter, age 8, born in IN
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US Public Records:

Name: Jean Preston Kensill
Address: Rr 2, PO Box 75, Angola, IN (1985)
Address: Rr 2, PO Box 540, Angola, IN
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SSDI:

Name: Richard Preston
Born: Feb 2, 1918
Died: May 1975
Last Residence: Paxton, Ford Co., IL
State Issued: Indiana (bef 1951)

Posting on Ancestry.com:

Name: Richard Brown Preston
B: Feb 2, 1918 - Angola, IN
D: May 21, 1975 - Angola, IN
m: December 17, 1941 - Angola, IN
Lola Mae Van Antwerp
b: Aug 17, 1917 - Gibson City, IL
d: Sep 23, 1992 - Gibson City, IL
F: Clyde E. Van Antwerp
M: Zeta Marie Salyards
(Lola was married prior to Wendall Oldridge)
Children of Richard & Lola:

Richard Brown Preston Jr(b: Nov 4, 1944- Angola, IN d: May 1949 - Angola, IN) (Note: Richard Brown Preston died in a fire in May of 1949 acc.to Clyde E. Van Antwerp, Jr's letter to Daniel Janse Van Antwerp of Troy, MI, on 12/13/2002)

Mark Preston (b: Dec 8, 1950- Angola, IN d: April 12, 1972 - Paxton, IL)
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RE: Mayme J. Bowers

Wasn't able to locate much on Mayme/Maymie Bowers other than an Ancestry.com posting stating she married W.B. Herb (nothing ohim either) and that "infant daughters buried at Crown Hill - 1922" Could be she died during childbirth.

I also appears that there are few, if any, living descendants from this family line, except for possibly Rosemary Thompson, possible daughter of Essie Bowers (to confirm Rosemary's parentage, checking Henry County for a birth record might help). I hope this helps.........Karen

Re: Info concerning Edward M. Bowers (1857-1936) wife Hettie

kdsprunger — 2009-09-02 22:56:15Z

Not related but could this be your Edward Bowers family:

1900 Center Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 138
Sheet Number: 226A
Enumeration Date: June 8, 1900
Line: 11
Dwelling/Family: 71/71

Bowers, Edward M. - born June 1857, age 43, married 16 yrs., born in IN. Father born in PA. Mother born in IN. Occupation farmer.
" Nellie - wife, born July 1865, age 34, married 16yrs., 6 children/6 children living, born in IA. Parents born in NY
" Lora M. - daughter, born January 1885, age 15, born in MO
" Mamie - daughter, born November 1886, age 13, born in NE
" Essie E. - daughter, born August 1889, age 10, born in NE
" Della R. - daughtger, born April 1892, age 8, born in NE
" Mildred R. - daughter, born April 1895, age 5, born in IN
" Beulah - daughter, born December 1897, age 2, born in IN

1910 Center Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 164
Sheet Number: 25B
Enumeration Date: April 23-24, 1910
Line: 72
Dwelling/Family: 143/148

Bowers, E.M. - age 53, married(#1) 26 yrs., born in IN. Father born in VA. Mother born in IN. Occupation farmer.
" H.A. - wife, age 43, married(#1) 26 yrs., born in IA. Father born in the US. Mother born in NY
" Mamie - daughter, age 23, born in IN
" Essa - daughter, age 20, born in IN
" Della - daughter, age 18, born in IN
" Mildred - daughter, age 15, born in IN
" Beulah - daughter, age 12, born in IN

1920 Center Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 139
Sheet Number: 236B
Enumeration Date: January 27, 1920
Line: 78
Dwelling/Family: 127/128

Bowers, Edward - age 64, married, born in IN. Parents born in IN. Occupation farmer.
" (no name listed) - wife, age 56, married, born in MO. Father born in PA. Mother born in NY
" Beulah - daughter, age 22, born in IN

1930 Center Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana
Enumeration District: 5
Sheet Number: 222A
Enumeration Date: April 9, 1930
Line: 13
Dwelling/Family: 51

Bowers, Edward M. - age 73, married, age 27 when first married, born in IN. Father born in VA. Mother born in IN. Occupation retired.
" Hettie A. - wife, age 65, married, age 19 when first married, born in IA. Father born in PA. Mother born in NY
Weisner, Clyde - roomer, age 18, born in IN. Occupation farmer.
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Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941

Essie Bowers (b: Aug 25, age 29)
m: Sept 9, 1917 - Wayne Co., IN (Bk. C-13 pg. 25)
Clarence H. Thompson

Della Bowers (b: Apr 13, age 24)
m: July 4, 1916 - Wayne Co., IN (Bk. C-11, pg. 101)
Elam M. Preston
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Posting per Ancestry.com:

Edward M. Bowers
b: Feb 19, 1857
d: May 18, 1936
burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, IN
F: Jacob Bowers
M: Rebecca Sharp
m: March 1883
Hettie A. Seamands
b: July 4, 1864
d: Dec 25, 1939 - Washington DC
burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, IN

STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, Dec. 27 1939, page 1, Angola, IN, Obituary: Mrs. E. M. Bowers of S. Superior Street of this city, who was staying in the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. H. Salsman (Lora) in Washington, D.C., died suddenly on Christmas
morning of a heart attack. Mrs. Bowers went to Washington, D.C., several months ago and entered a hospital there where she had one leg amputated but had recovered nicely and had been in good health up to the time of her death. The body was
brought to Centerville, IN, where the funeral was hold on Wednesday. Mrs. E. M. Preston of this city (Della) was also a daughter. Mrs. Preston and daughter, Jean, went to Centerville on Tuesday to attend the funeral.

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM & SUN TELEGRAM, WED., May 20, 1936 Obituary: Mrs. Edward M. Bowers (Hettie), 75 years old, Angola, IN, who formerly resided north of Centerville, died Monday at Washington, D.C. She was born July 4, 1864, in Missouri,
the daughter of John and Evaline Seamond. She resided in Center Township for a period of 35 years. Survivors are three daughters: Mrs. Lora Salzman, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Mamie Herb, Chicago, IL, and Mrs. Della Preston, Angola, IN. She was
a member of the Centerville Christian Church, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. F. C. McCormach will officiate and interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Welfer Funeral Home any time.

Children:

Lora

Mayme J. (m: W.G. Herb; burial: Crown Hill Cemetery)

Essie (b: Aug 26, 1889; d: 1928; m: Clarence Thompson; burial: Crown Hill Cemetery)

Della Rebecca (b: April 13, 1892 - Buffalo Co., NE; d: Feb 21, 1961 - Paxton, IL; m: Elam Morris Preston; burial: Angola, IN)

Mildred (b: 1895; d: 1918; burial: Crown Hill Cemetery)

Beulah (b: 1897; d: 1925; burial: Crown Hill Cemetery)

I hope this info helps........................Karen

LAURA GABBARD HOBBS STURGILL-obit help please 2004

BKrogh8863 — 2009-06-06 23:28:59Z

Seeking a transcript of an obit for Laura Sturgill, who died in English on Feb 8, 2004. She was the wife of Cloyd.

Re: william and ida hawkins from crawford county indiana

DLeistner — 2009-06-12 23:59:24Z

Nita Wilson --
William J. Hawkins (1872-1940)was married 1908 in Crawford Co. IN to Ida E. Mayes(1867-1956). Both are buried in Marengo Cemetery.
Ida Mayes, b. Sep 1867 in Illinois or Missouri, was dau of James and Manerva (Wood) Mayes. James Mayes died before 1880 census and Manerva was listed as widow with daughter, Ida, and other children.
Manerva E. Mayes married 1894 in Crawford Co. IN to Christopher C. Taylor. Ida Mayes, age 32, dressmaker, was listed as daughter in 1900 census, Marengo, Crawford Co.
DBL

Re: Crawford County, Indiana Guardian Bonds by Doris Leistner

DLeistner — 2009-08-22 19:59:36Z

Deborah --
Re: Guardian Bonds
A guardian must be bonded, appointed by the court, and responsible to manage the rights and property of another person, such as a minor, or a person incapable of managing his own affairs for some reason (idiot, lunatic, spendthrift, habitual drunkard, etc.)
A guardian may be chosen by a child over 14, or by appointment of the court, if under 14.
Guardianship records may be found in the probate court record books or in separate books named as guardian bond books. Minor heirs were not considered capable by law of managing their own persons or properties, therefore a guardian might be appointed, usually in the county of the ward's residence.
It was not always necessary for parents to be deceased for a guardian to be appointed. Children might be left a legacy by a grandparent or other relative, or might be eligible for a veteran's survivor pension. A natural parent or another person might be appointed guardian.
Guardian bond records can be a valuable genealogy tool when naming the ward, age, and parent's name.
Doris Leistner

John Case m. Nancy Jane Bird 19 Apr 1848 in Crawford Co, Indiana

helwig — 2009-08-24 22:54:18Z

Nancy was John's first wife. She was born in (I believe) Indiana ca 1827 and died ca 1852. They had three children - Sarah A Case b. 1849; William Bird Case b. Sep 1852; Nancy J Case - data unknown.

John married a second time to Mary Ann Miller on 25 Dec 1852 in Harrison Co, Indiana - they had 7 children - Theodore E b Sep 1857; Joseph A b ca 1865; Clara b 31 May 1860; Martha Ellen b 13 Apr 1857; Elizabeth b 7 Nov 1872; Medora Case b ca 1862 and Joannah M b ca 1856

I am trying to find parent of John Case - can't find him in census prior to 1860 and parents of Nancy Jane Bird.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Beverly

Re: John Case m. Nancy Jane Bird 19 Apr 1848 in Crawford Co, Indiana

helwig — 2009-08-25 23:56:43Z

Thank you so much.

That might be it. At least it's a lead I can follow-up on.

I show the only child born prior to 1850 was a Sarah A Case but with the hand-writing during that time, it could actuall be Rovila A.

Thank you again.

Re: GRASS, BROWN,DEAL,LAMON OR LEMONS

mekootiebugg — 2009-09-25 04:38:06Z

I Have info on the Deal Family...let me know what you need, Ill see if I have it..
Mary Ellen

Re: Sinclair G. Sturgeon buried in Sinclair Cemetery outside of Wickliff>>

mekootiebugg — 2009-09-25 04:27:31Z

I Live close to the Patoka Memorial Cemetery. You know the Sinclair Cemetery was moved to this location when they made the man made Patoka Lake. Let me know if I can help you.
Mary Ellen

Re: Info concerning Edward M. Bowers (1857-1936) wife Hettie

Kimble_Burton — 2009-09-03 02:51:04Z

Karen,
This has to be them. Goodness, you have a gift for gathering information, this is outstanding. I am hoping to find some of their children. I recently became the owner of many of our families photo's (quite a few of Hettie's famiy) and would like met and swap photo's info, stories..you know. All that cuz stuff....lol. Thank you very much for taking the time to help.
Kimble

Info concerning Edward M. Bowers (1857-1936) wife Hettie

Kimble_Burton — 2009-09-02 18:43:14Z

Looking for information on Edward Bowers (1857-19366) and his wife Hettie (Seamands) Bowers (1865-1939) and their children; Lora Bowers, Essie Bowers (1889-1928), Della Rebecca Bowers (1892-1961), Mildred Ruth Bowers (1895-1918), Reulah Bowers (1898-1925) and Mayme J. Bowers (1905-1996). Would like to contact decendants for info and to exchange photos. My family decended through Hettie Bowers sister, Ella Francis (Seamands) Friend.

william and ida hawkins from crawford county indiana

NitaWilson81 — 2009-06-12 20:22:56Z

I would like any information of william j hawkins or his wife ida who were living in crawford county indiana. he was president of the marengo state bank in 1907. someone out there are you related to him or her. need to know ida's family name

Re: Cemetaries in Crawford Indiana

NitaWilson81 — 2009-06-23 02:26:29Z

just go to any website and type in crawford county indiana cemetary

Re: Cemetaries in Crawford Indiana

NitaWilson81 — 2009-06-23 02:25:43Z

you can also go to google and type in crawford county indiana website. and yet stay here at rootsweb and go to the world gen web project and then click north america and that click on the us gen web and there the states will show up and then you can click on the county that you want

Re: Cemetaries in Crawford Indiana

NitaWilson81 — 2009-06-23 20:21:52Z

I am looking for a john thompson who died in 1952. I also would like to know do you have a Mahala Thompson that is listed in one of the cemetaries. She died in 1899. She was my great grandmother. Supposedly was to be born around 1880. I am trying to figure out if the one John Thompson who died was married to a mahala thompson at first. He was the one who died in 1967. There is a John Thompson that was married to a Catherine Hedden also. I am so confused with all of this so do you know if any of these were married before and I thank you very much. I am also trying to find the website that has all of the pictures of the graves but I forgot where it was at. Could it be there is another John Thompson but it's spelled a different way? Can you send a list of all of the John Thompsons and thanks again.

Re: Balthis, Walts, Bradley

NitaWilson81 — 2009-06-04 15:37:38Z

I may be related to these and I need to know if there are any of them have a sister named mahala. email me at naelena03@yahoo.com

Re: william and ida hawkins from crawford county indiana

NitaWilson81 — 2009-06-13 02:34:09Z

can you tell me whether they had children or not and do you know if there was a mahala jane or I don't know another name for mahala. this person died in 1899 due to childbirth. I am trying to find out some info and do you know who the president of the marengo bank was when was opened. my grandmothers uncle was the president but I am trying to find out who it is
thanks

Re: Crawford County, Indiana Guardian Bonds by Doris Leistner

DeborahDeweyGravett — 2009-08-22 23:44:03Z

Thank you so much for emailing me back and explaining that to me.

It could be that my ancestor had a guardian. I noticed on the early census she was listed living with people of a different last name.

How do I look up a guardian. Can you help me figure that out. My ancestor is Mary Frances Marshall. I think she was born 05 Mar 1850. How do I go about looking her up?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Deborah Dewey Gravett

Re: Crawford County, Indiana Guardian Bonds by Doris Leistner

DeborahDeweyGravett — 2009-08-22 06:31:52Z

I am related to Creech, Fent and Marshall of Crawford, Indiana. I also do not understand what guardian bonds are. Can anyone explain it to me.

William Allen Jones and Rebecca Isabelle Lee

cmitche1 — 2009-08-14 01:52:55Z

I am looking for information on the ancestors of William Allen Jones and Rebecca Isabelle Lee.

William Allen Jones was born about 1800 in KY (according to 1850, 1860, and 1880 census) and died about 1884. He is buried at Goodman Ridge Cemetery. He married (1) Rebecca Isabelle Lee about 1820 in KY, (2) Lydia Toney 1855 in Crawford County.

Rebecca Isabelle Lee was born about 1799 in VA (1850 census), she died in 1854 Crawford County, IN and is buried in the old section of Marengo Cemetery. Her family moved to KY prior to 1820 and William and Rebecca moved to Crawford County, IN between 1836 and 1850 after their children were born.

They had 9 children: Adaline, Martha Jane, James Allan, William M., Elizabeth, Stephen Tobias, Cynthia Ellen, and Nancy Emaline.

I would like information on their ancestors, not descendants. Any help would be grateful.

Brady family in Crawford County, IN - 1930 census

RobertBrady78 — 2009-08-13 01:58:50Z

James B. Brady m. Effie 1907 in MO. They moved back to Crawford County, IN by 1930 census. Their children were listed as Beryl, Iva, Chester and Jessie Brady. Are any of the desc. of these Bradys still in Crawford County, IN. Is there a cemetery listing the family?

Thanks,
Shirley

Re: McKey/McKee/Kidder/Stephens/Hoback

sandllong — 2009-07-30 19:52:51Z

I have just discovered that Reuben Kidder married for the second time in Indiana to Isabella Stephens. Are you still researching? Please write sandllong@verizon.net.

Re: YOUNGS (JUNG, JUNGE) OR MILLER (MUELLER)

cherfaminfo — 2009-06-17 00:33:59Z

Dawn - I just saw your posting, though it has been several years since you wrote it. I have information on the parents of Felix Herman Junge if you are still interested.

Crawford family in australia

DavidHarris25 — 2009-08-14 04:12:10Z

I'm looking for any connections to my grandmother Anna Isobel Crawford.Her and her about 8 - 10 brothers and sisters and her parents emigrated from Larne, Antrim County, Northern Ireland about 1929 to Sydney, Australia. She married Ivo (r) Maurice Thew in 1930 in Ardlethan, NSW. I know of two of her sisters called Rita and Maisie (who lived in Temora, NSW).She lived for many years in Corrimal, Wollongong, NSW. Died about 1992 in Townsville, Qld.

Re: Thomas S. and Sarah R. (Kirtley) Pankey

rmaudlin_1 — 2009-07-16 11:33:30Z

Yes, indeed - I would like any additional information on this pair and their children as well as about Lucinda's siblings. My descent is through Lucinda Slack Wyman, wife of Lewis's brother George. I have scant information gleaned from cemetery, county and other records, but would very much appreciate any additional information. Thanks!

Re: Thomas S. and Sarah R. (Kirtley) Pankey

rmaudlin_1 — 2009-07-16 03:06:06Z

Wondering if you have information about a Lucinda Wyman born 1837, daughter of Lewis Wyman (1808-1885)who married John B. Pankey in 1853? Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

Re: Cemetaries in Crawford Indiana

CSG93 — 2009-06-23 23:53:46Z

John Thompson married in Crawford County:

John Thompson married Barbara A. Newton in 1887 book E page 501

John C. Thompson married Pearl Scott Nov 17 1950 Book Q page 4

John Calvin Thompson married Barbara Shuler in 1908 Book I page 441

John K. Thompson married Catherine Hedden in 1866 Boo C page 243

Marriages in Dubois County:

John Thompson married Ellin McCall 11-30-1857 Book A075 No. 505

John Thompson married Eliza J. Miley 11-30-1857 Book 1 page 402

John Thompson buried in Crawford County:

Buried in Marengo Cemetery, Liberty Township are your two John Thompsons:

John Thompson b. 1869 d. 1952 age 72
John C. Thompson b. 1874 d. 1967 age 93

There are several Mary Thompsons buried in this cemetery also and a Martha Thompso

I find NO Mahala Thompson listed in the index she may be buried in an unmarked grave or her name was Mary.

One Mary died in 1955 age 77
another, Mary Lee Thompson, died in 1932 age 37
Martha Thompson b. 1889 d. 1949 age 66

The listings in the book are alphabetical, so I can't tell you who is buried with whom.

This is the website of Crawford County Historical society:

http://www.cchgs.info/

Re: Cemetaries in Crawford Indiana

CSG93 — 2009-06-23 19:07:00Z

Who are you looking for in Crawford County? I have cemetery books for all the townships in Crawford County, and if your people had headstones, they may be listed.

My cemetery index book does not show a Crawford Cemetery.

Also, if you visit the Crawford County Historical and Genealogical Society website, the society has put up several of the cemeteries along with pictures of headstones.

Re: Sinclair G. Sturgeon buried in Sinclair Cemetery outside of Wickliff>>

CSG93 — 2009-09-25 22:07:00Z

Hi Mary Ellen - Thank you for your offer to help.
Yes, there were several cemeteries that were moved when they built the reservoir and flooded the area. I was told that some of the smaller cemeteries were left behind and flooded over, and if a grave didn't have a headstone or couldn't be identified, they left that grave behind too. If there was a headstone, but the coffin and contents were in bad shape, the workers just picked up a handful of dirt from the burial place and re-buried that in the new cemetery with the headstone.

I was also told that when the lake was created, the water was so clear that if you took a boat out onto the lake and looked down to the bottom, you would be able to see the mailboxes and buildings still standing.

There are many trees on Ancestry with Sinclair Sturgeon in them and it appears some have the wrong middle name for Sinkler. His middle initial was "G".

While he is allegedly the son of Nancy and Obediah Sturgeon, I am of the suspicion that Sinkler may have been born out of wedlock to one of Nancy's oldest daughters and the father was a Sinclair from Kentucky, who was also related to the Orange/Crawford/Dubois County Sinclair families.

Microfilm readings of cemetery transcriptions at the State Library in Indianapolis for the Sinclair Cemetery have many details next to the names of the people interred in the original cemetery. Notes next to the name of Sinkler G. Sturgeon state that he was buried next to Pleasant and Mary Sinclair and that he was living with them. This is either a coincidence or really strong circumstancial evidence that indicates that he was the son of a Sinclair and a member of that immediate Sturgeon family.

Obediah and Nancy separated or divorced and Nancy was living in Newton Stewart with several of her children, one who married an Alcorn, while Obediah was back in Kentucky.

Sinkler Sturgeon's dates according to the headstone in the cemetery are:
born May 30, 1851
died May 10, 1873