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GWARTNEY, MICAJAH b. 1750/VA d. Aug or Nov 1818/Harrison Co., IN

Leslie85223 — 20 Sep 2008 10:22:54 GMT

Am researching MICAJAH GWARTNEY who was born in VA in 1750 and died in Harrison Co., IN in 1818 (Aug or Nov). His wife was Elizabeth McGuffy/McGuffey and they had the following children:

1. Ephraim G. Gwartney, b. 1791, Virginia, United States
2. John Gwartney, b. 1775, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States
3. William G Gwartney, b. 22 Dec 1783, Virginia, United States
4. Thomas Gwartney, b. 2 Nov 1789
5. Anthony Gwartney, b. 1790
6. Male Gwartney, b. 1793
7. Polly Gwartney, b. 1794, Kentucky, United States
8. Sarah Gwartney
9. Rebecca Gwartney, b. 1801

Also possibly another daughter Julia E Gwartney, b. 1802 VA who in 1823 married Jacob Roll.

Is there a local cemetery in Harrison County where Micajah and Elizabeth Gwartney were laid to rest? If so is there any marker or stone including any supporting information?

Any and all assistance is always greatly appreciated.

Leslie (AZ)

Obrien family at Blue River twnshp. Harrison Co. Indiana

Fairly — 7 Sep 2008 8:23:37 GMT

The family of William Craig Obrien and Margaret Maggie Woods Obrien moved to the Blue River township area in Harrison Co. Indiana by the 1930 census, they came from Henry Co. Ky. where they were both born , he went by the name Craig Obrien b.ca 1872 in Ky. and Maggie b.ca 1870 in Ky. , they had one child known at this time, Mary D. Obrien b.ca 1912 in Ky. Both Craig and Maggie died in Harrison Co. I am searching for death dates and place of burial. Please contact via email mfair@kc.rr.com , thanks Marilyn M Fair

SWANK/ROLL

KGORANFLO — 13 Apr 2005 6:28:11 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Susannah Swank and John Roll. Their children all married in Harrison Co. Ind between
1825 and 1840. Elizabeth/Joseph Shaw; Christina/Benjamin Turley; Susan/Joseph H. Turley; William/Matilda Roden; Stephen Thomas/Frances "Fanny" Turley.

Josephine Green Smith McCallen m. Hays McCallen 1874

geneworker — 3 Aug 2008 10:33:13 GMT

Seeking info on family of Josephine Green m. to Robert Smith in 1858 and married to Hays McCallen in 1874 in Harrison Co. Robert Smith died in 1872 leaving widow & several children. Josephine and Hays had one child, Myra McCallen c1880-82. Josephine died shortly thereafter and Hays may have died before or within a short time after her death as all children were scattered and raised by others. Any info on Josephine's parents, on Hays and his parents, or the relocation of the children would be appreciated. I'm especially interested in the fate of Myra McCallen. Thanks.

Roney & Turley Family of Fredericksburg & Palmyra

geneworker — 3 Aug 2008 10:41:54 GMT

Seeking help on John Roney married to Frances Turley 1858. John born in Ireland abt. 1815-1816. Any info on this family would be appreciated. Frances Turley born Harrison County c1831, daughter of Joseph Turley and Susan Roll was John's wife. Children were: Mary B., Thomas, Emma, John Sherman, William Alfred, and George D. John was first married to Elizabeth Coulter with whom he had a son, Franklin. Any source citations on birth, death, marriage or land records would be especially helpful.

Casper SHUPERT or SHUBERT, Lanesville 1860's

BethHorton62 — 31 Jul 2008 12:51:12 GMT

Does anyone know more about Casper SHUBERT or SHUPERT, who was a grocer, baker, and liquor dealer in Lanesville in the 1860's? Born ab. 1824 in Bavaria, he married Gertrude MULLER or MILLER at St. Mary's church, Lanesville, in 1854. Found nothing on him after 1864. I would like to learn whether he is related to my family.

george wolf / wolfe d. 1848 Harrison co IN

genealogy126126 — 28 Jul 2008 6:29:37 GMT

RE: eleven year old harrison Co IN query posted at
http://www.usgwarchives.org/in/queries/harrison/que97.htm
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John Hoff Sun May 4 21:42:05 1997
Harrison Co., IN Query 5/5/97 Interested in family of George Wolf and wife Mary Margaret. Children - John Wolf m. Eliz. Stephenson, Henry H. Wolf m. Eliz., Peter Wolf m. Salome Welker, Eliz. Wolf m. John Hubbard, Margaret Wolf m. Henry Bonebrake, George J. Wolf, David Wolf, Samuel Wolfm, dau. Wolf m. John Johnson, dau. Wolf m. G.A. mottweiler. George Wolf died Harrison Co. in 1848. Need info on Stephensons. The Wolf family from Jefferson Co., KY prior to moving to Harrison Co. abt. 1817.

PARTIAL ANSWER:
microfilm. Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah,
1998. on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. - FHL US/CAN Film [ 2055335 Item 9 ]

FULL CITATION OF SOURCE DOCUMENT:
Title
The Wolfe file : the descendants of George Wolf aka George Washington Wolfe,
born 1768 Jul 17, Northumberland Co., PA, died 1848 Jan 01 Harrison Co., IN :
and Mary Margaret Conrad, born 1770 Jul 17, Pennsylvania, died 1853 Jan 11,
Floyd Co., IN
Note:
Stmnt.Resp.
[Howard G. Walker]
Note:
Authors
Walker, Howard G. (Howard Glenn), 1930- (Main Author)
Note:
Notes
Bibliography: p. 5.
Includes Hubbard, Walker, Bonebrake, Aurand, and related families.
George Wolfe, son of John Wolfe and Ann Aurand (1749-1819) settled in Kentucky
ca. 1795 and later moved to Indiana. Descendants lived in Indiana, Iowa,
Washington, and elsewhere.
Note:
Subjects
Wolfe
Hubbard
Walker
Bonebrake
Aurand
Note:
Copies
Call Number - Location - Status
929.273 W832wa - FHL FAM HIST Book - Available
Note:
Format
Books/Monographs (With Film)
Note:
Language
English
Note:
Publication
[Montgomery, Alabama : H.G. Walker, 1993]
Note:
Physical
6, 38, 25 leaves : map.
Note:
Subject Class
929.273 W832
Note:
Film Notes
Note - Location [Film]
Also on microfilm. Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah,
1998. on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. - FHL US/CAN Film [ 2055335 Item 9 ]

that wolfe microfilm was the main source (other sources listed by clicking on john wolfe's father to see the notes there) for my compilation at
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&d...

and that says:
1. George Washington Michael WOLFE (George Michael George WOLF4, George Michael Georg WOLFF3, Hans Bernhard Johann WOLFF2, Isaac WOLFF1) was born ABT 16 JUL 1768 in Sunbury,Northumberland,PA,sonGeorge'sWill!, was christened in or born 1765,,,ca1813: KY to IN, and died 1 JAN 1848 in 1Jan1849 LDS IGI,Harrison,IN,Floyd Co.?. He was buried in Georgetown,Floyd,IN,Wolfe Cem. He married Mary Margaret CONRAD 12 MAR 1786 in reportedly,Dauphin,PA, daughter of not_George_prob. NorthumberlandCo not_of_Berks_Co. CONRAD. She was born 17 JUL 1770 in Harrisburg,Dauphin,PA,reportedly, was christened in ,aged 85:1850cens, and died 11 JAN 1853 in ,Harrison,IN,Floyd Co.?. She was buried in Georgetown,Floyd,IN,Wolfe Cem.

Children of George Washington Michael WOLFE and Mary Margaret CONRAD are: 2 i. George J I WOLFE was born 6 NOV 1787 in probably,Northumberland,PA,of KY, and died 25 APR 1872 in either county,Harrison,IN,Floyd. He married Elizabeth Tresenwriter Elisabeth TRESENRITER 16 MAR 1810 in possibly near,Jefferson,KY, daughter of Georg Konrad Conrad TRESSENREUTER. She was born 1784 in reportedly,abt 1792,PA, and died 3 JUL 1842 in ,Floyd,Indiana. He married Mahitable Mehitable MITCHELL 17 AUG 1843 in ,Floyd,IN. She was born 1796 in ,,NY.
3 ii. Henry Huff WOLFE was born 23 AUG 1789 in probably,Northumberland,PA,of KY, and died 1868 in ,Marion,Iowa. He married Sophia dtr_of_Philip ZILLHART 24 MAR 1812 in possibly near,Jefferson,KY. She was born 26 MAR 1783 in ,,MD, and died 1870 in ,,Iowa.
4 iii. John WOLFE was born 4 OCT 1791 in probably,Northumberland,PA,of KY, and died 10 FEB 1859 in ,Harrison,IN. He married Elizabeth KINDRICK 15 DEC 1811 in ,Jefferson,KY. She was born 22 DEC 1798 in ,,VA, and died 17 JUN 1879. He married Mary dtr_of_Frederick Polly MILLER 15 DEC 1811 in ,Jefferson,KY. She was born 1790 in of,Jefferson,KY, and died BEF OCT 1825 in probably,Floyd,IN,spouse remarried. He married Elizabeth STEPHENSON 22 OCT 1825. She was born 22 DEC 1798 in ,,VA, and died 17 JUN 1879.
5 iv. Samuel WOLFE was born 4 AUG 1793 in probably,Northumberland,PA,of KY, and died 24 APR 1861 in ,Harrison,IN. He married Elizabeth dtrMelton&Isabel BURFORD 15 MAY 1815. She was born 17 OCT 1791 in ,,VA, and died 5 MAR 1858.
6 v. Peter WOLFE was born 5 MAY 1799 in of,Jefferson,KY, and died 16 AUG 1868 in ,Harrison,IN. He married Nancy B Haggerty HAGGERDAY 28 NOV 1824. She was born 14 JUN 1802 in possibly of,,KY, and died 15 OCT 1826. He married Salome (dtr_Daniel_& Nancy_REAGAN) WELKER 6 JUN 1830. She was born 8 AUG 1810 in ,,KY, and died 14 JUN 1890.
7 vi. Elizabeth WOLFE was born 3 OCT 1802 in of,Jefferson,KY, and died 13 SEP 1875 in Georgetown,Floyd,IN,or Somerset CoPA. She married John HUBBARD 30 MAY 1822 in probably,,Indiana. He was born 8 MAR 1805 in Lynchburg,or else county,KY,Hamlin Co VA, and died 26 AUG 1847 in ,Floyd,IN.
+ 8 vii. Margaret Peggy WOLFE was born ABT SEP 1804 in Brunnerstown,Jefferson,KY,Indiana McQ says, and died 14 JUN 1881 in Knoxville Twp,Marion,IA,but 77Y 9M 15D.
9 viii. David WOLFE was born 27 OCT 1805 in of,Jefferson,KY, and died 22 SEP 1885 in ,Floyd,IN. He married Mary Nancy Polly UTZ 25 DEC 1826, daughter of Adam UTZ and Margaret SHOAR. She was born 22 DEC 1806 in ,Shenandoah,VA, and died 28 MAR 1875 in ,Floyd,IN,or 28 mar 1873. He married Elizabeth Margaret EDDLEMAN 13 MAY 1847. She was born ABT 1820 in possibly either,,IN,KY.
10 ix. Sarah Sara WOLFE was born 27 OCT 1805 in of,Jefferson,KY, and died BEF 1900 in ,,Oregon. She married John JOHNSON 16 MAY 1832 in probably,,Indiana. He was born 1809 in ,,NC, and died BEF 1905 in possibly either,,Oregon,Indiana.
11 x. Susannah WOLFE was born ABT JAN 1808 in of,Jefferson,KY, and died BEF 1905. She married George A MOTTWEILER 19 MAY 1835 in probably,,Indiana. He was born 1807 in possibly,,,Germany.
12 xi. Margaret Peggy WOLF was born ABT SEP 1804 in Brunnerstown,Jefferson,KY,Indiana McQ says, and died 14 JUN 1881 in Knoxville Twp,Marion,IA,but 77Y 9M 15D. She married Henry DeWalt Heinrich BONEBRAKE 4 APR 1824 in ,Fountain,Indiana,Harrison CoMAYBE, son of DeWalt Beinbrach Beinbrech BONEBRAKE and Christiana A Christina WOLF. He was born 8 OCT 1801 in ,Athens,OH, was christened in Rev.,,,United Brethren, and died 15 APR 1866 in Gosport,Marion,IA,RevUnitedBrethrn.

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Descendant Register, Generation No. 2

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8. Margaret Peggy WOLFE (George Washington Michael WOLFE5, George Michael George WOLF4, George Michael Georg WOLFF3, Hans Bernhard Johann WOLFF2, Isaac WOLFF1) was born ABT SEP 1804 in Brunnerstown,Jefferson,KY,Indiana McQ says, and died 14 JUN 1881 in Knoxville Twp,Marion,IA,but 77Y 9M 15D. She was buried in Gosport Cem,Marion,IA,Hwy 676 w. of 14. She married Henry DeWalt Heinrich BONEBRAKE 4 APR 1824 in ,Fountain,Indiana,Harrison CoMAYBE, son of DeWalt Beinbrach Beinbrech BONEBRAKE and Christiana A Christina WOLF. He was born 8 OCT 1801 in ,Athens,OH, was christened in Rev.,,,United Brethren, and died 15 APR 1866 in Gosport,Marion,IA,RevUnitedBrethrn. He was buried in Gosport Cem,Marion,IA,Hwy 676 w. of 14.

---Warren Forsythe, compiler of database townsendthos at
http://wc.rootsweb.com

Robert WRIGHT and ? CATHCART

Maureen — 15 Dec 2004 8:09:42 GMT

Looking to locate a will or confirmation of death of Robert WRIGHT on 25 Sep1839 in Harrison County, IN. Spouse was Jane/Ginnet CATHCART.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Maureen

Isaac Watson & Eliza Ellen Huckeby

Jesse_Stamper — 5 Jun 2008 4:51:52 GMT

I'm seeking information concerning the HUCKEBY/HUCKABY family of Perry County, Indiana.

My direct maternal third great-grandmother was Eliza Ellen HUCKEBY, born June 26, 1830; died August 16, 1901. Most records state her birth state as "Kentucky", but the 1850 census shows "Indiana." She died in Harrison County, Indiana, she is buried at the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Eliza's first name shown as "Elizabeth" in some records. She was married three times.

Eliza married 1) Thomas LAMB (son of Solomon LAMB & Elizabeth SHEPHERD) on October 4, 1847, in Perry Co., IN. They were married by John J. LANG, MG. They had at least one child:

- George Wright LAMB, born November 20, 1848 in Perry Co., IN; died 1932 in Pocatello, Idaho. George married Eliza Marie COMBS on December 29, 1875. I have not verified these dates.

Thomas, Eliza, and their son George were listed in the 1850 census for Perry County. Thomas apparently died sometime between the 1850 census and 1857.

Eliza married 2) _______ SMITH, ca. 1855 probably in Perry County. They had at least one child:

- Charles E. SMITH, born April 18, 1857 in Perry Co., IN (per his marriage return); died May 23, 1926, in Harrison Co., IN. He married Anna M. HOTTLE on October 12, 1882, in Harrison Co., IN.

Charles' marriage return lists his parents as "Samuel SMITH & Elizabeth E. HUCKEBY." However, his death certificate shows his father's name as "John SMITH", his wife Anna was the informant. I have been unable to find a marriage license for Eliza Ellen (HUCKEBY) LAMB & (John/Samuel) SMITH in Perry County.

Presumably, Eliza and ______ SMITH moved to Harrison County, IN in the late 1850's.

Eliza married (as Ellen SMITH) 3) Isaac WATSON (son of Abraham WATSON & Ann ADAMS) on June 16, 1858, in Harrison Co., IN. They were married by Abraham BENNETT. They had at least eight children:

- Isaac WATSON, born March 16, 1859; died May 28, 1920. Never married.

- Anna M. WATSON, born November 20, 1860; died July 23, 1940. Married Samuel W. TINDALL, 1890.

- Ella WATSON, born November 5, 1862; died October 2, 1891. Never married. Buried at the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery.

- Infant (Son) WATSON, "Died May 19, 1865. Age 9 days." Buried at the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery.

- Joshua B. WATSON, born June 28, 1867; died February 6, 1936. Married Margaret E. KINTNER, 1888.

- Sarah J. WATSON, "Died September 23, 1869. Age 5 months, 21 days." Buried at the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery.

- William H. WATSON, "Died July 23, 1871. Age 4 months, 14 days." Buried at the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery.

- Emma Bell WATSON, born December 12, 1872; died January 27, 1947. Married Curry Lee MILLER on January 25, 1894. Curry & Emma are my second great-grandparents.

Eliza's husband, Isaac WATSON, "died June 9, 1872. age 50 years, 1 month, 21 days." Buried at the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery in southern Harrison County, IN.

Eliza's tombstone reads, "Eliza E. Watson. June 26, 1830. August 16, 1901."

There is also a "John, son of I. & E. E. Watson. Died September 6, 1863. Age 12 years, 4 months, 18 days." However, he cannot be a son of Isaac WATSON as Eliza didn't marry Isaac until 1858.

I believe that Eliza Ellen HUCKEBY (1830-1901) is a granddaughter of John HUCKEBY (1775-1827) & Frances Ann BRANNON (1781-1851). If this is correct, she is either the daughter of Thomas Huston (1800-1845), John, Jr. (1804-1852), or Joshua Brannon HUCKEBY (1802-1889), the three eldest sons of John and Frances HUCKEBY.

I have been unable to locate any additional information on Thomas Huston or John HUCKEBY. I don't know who they married, if they had children, or where they lived.

Their brother, Joshua Brannon HUCKEBY (1802-1889) married Rebecca LANG, 1824 in Perry County, IN. I think that Joshua & Rebecca had a daughter named Elizabeth. A DAR Lineage book (1919) apparently lists a "Elizabeth Huckeby" as a daughter of Joshua & Rebecca. However, that Elizabeth married a Louis/Lewis Lunsford BURKE. I have been unable to locate any information on this Elizabeth, the lineage book may be incorrect.

Eliza Ellen Huckeby (1830-1901) named one of her sons, Joshua B. WATSON, probably after Joshua Brannon HUCKEBY, who is either Eliza's father or her uncle. Eliza Ellen may be named after Joshua Brannon HUCKEBY's sister, Eliza Huston HUCKEBY (1818-1888) who married Samuel T. GROVES, 1836.

If anyone has information on the HUCKEBY family, please contact me. Additionally, if anyone had access to Perry County marriage records (1840's and 1850's), please let me know. I am uncertain, but think that "Thomas LAMB" and "Eliza HUCKEBY" had a marriage affidavit taken when they were married on October 4, 1847. If anyone had a book with Perry County marriage affidavits, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Jesse Stamper
Email: Leecorydon@juno.com

Payne family

mike dean — 4 Jan 2006 10:47:09 GMT

This is my continuing search for information on the Payne family of Harrison Co., In. More than happy to share what I have, always looking for more.
Thanks
Mike

SIEGWALD CEMETERY

Sharon Welch — 10 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone tell me the correct spelling of the Siegwald...or Seigwahl...Cemetery in Franklin Township, Harrison County, Indiana...or exactly where it is located?

Passage from New Orleans to Southern Indiana

kssneegas — 12 Mar 2006 3:25:01 GMT

I'm looking for information on how families travelled from the port of New Orleans to Southern indiana. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bickel and Richert Funeral Home records

STAMBROWN — 30 Apr 2008 5:36:01 GMT

Several of my family members (Henry, Wernert, Young) that died in Harrison Co., IN used the funeral home of Bickle and Richert. Is this still in business? Where would their old records be stored at? Would they be viewable? Thanks for any information in advance.

Naturalization Records

jackott2 — 14 Jan 2004 6:01:59 GMT

During a recent visit to Harrison Co., I spent several hours unsuccessfully trying to find the book(s) containing Naturalization Records in the County Courthouse vault. The people in the Clerk's office had no more success than I did. Has anyone been able to find and/or obtain an copy of a Harrison Co. Naturalization Record in the last year or more?

James Hays/Hayes Family

Bill Baty — 10 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I would appreciate any information on the James Hays/Hayes Family located in Heth, Harrison, Indiana. 1st Record is marriage to Maria Faith on 22 Sep 1818.

Sarah Ellis Crecelius Merryman

raymcadams — 4 Jun 2007 11:31:17 GMT

I am seeking 2nd marriage, death and burial info on Sarah Ellis Crecelius b 1863 in Crawford County, IN. In 1888 she married John LG Merryman b 1868 in Crawford County. John died in an accidental dynamite explosion in 1922 in Crawford County. John is buried in Union Chapel Cemetery in Crawford County. His tombstone also has Sarah's name and birth year, but her death year is blank. I was told by an elderly Crawford County resident that following John's death, Sarah married a Mr. Zimmerman from Palmyra, IN.

Stan

New Amsterdam & Potato Run Cemeteries

amopop — 27 Mar 2008 2:14:11 GMT

Looking for the family names, Wilson, Crecelius,Curts and related families. Mainly the Crecelius and Wilson's.
Bill Nelson
amopop@aol.com

Cemeteries - New Amsterdam & Potato Run

amopop — 27 Mar 2008 2:12:10 GMT

Looking for the family names, Wilson, Crecelius,Curts and related families. Mainly the Crecelius and Wilson's.
Bill Nelson
amopop@aol.com

John & Diana Wilson Crecelius Families

amopop — 26 Mar 2008 10:23:10 GMT

Searching for information the Crecelius Family that settled in Harrison County, Scott Twp.? from Green & Knox Co. TN. Abt 1815
Anything on John & Diana Wilson, d/d 1848 Harrison Co., Crecelius - and their children:
Mary Ann w/o John Bottles?; Elizabeth; Mahala; David Wilson;
Diana; George J.; Adam; Phoebe; Harrison. Where was John & Diana buried? Did the children marry, stay in the area?
Thank You
Bill Nelson
amopop@aol.com

NANCY WALKER b abt 1790 VA>>KY>>Corydon, Harrison Co IN m SIMON VAN ARSDALE

BettyTartas222 — 21 Mar 2008 2:13:31 GMT

Does anyone have any information on NANCY WALKER b abt 1790 in VA, probably migrated to Hardin or Mercer co KY, and from there to Corydon, Harrison Co IN, where in 1814 she married SIMON VAN ARSDALE. They had numerous children. Sons were WILLIAM H and ALEXANDER, two first names which do not appear in the Van Arsdale family. I suspect that her father or brothers may have had those names.

Nancy, along with her husband and most of her children, died during the cholera epidemic of 1832, most likely in Indiana.

Three daughters survived: HARRIET Van Arsdale m Samuel Enfield, MARGARET Van Arsdale m Nathan Caldwell, and my gg grandmother NANCY Van Arsdale who married Eli Branson Frazier. The three girls lived with relatives in Montgomery & Boone Co IN, and according to sources were bound out for service when they came of age, until their marriages. Margaret & Nathan eventually moved to Iowa.

Any help greatly appreciated.

David COLE m. Millie Carolyn BIRD

ljuhl — 12 Oct 2001 5:46:08 GMT

Searching for ANY information regarding

David COLE marr. Millie Carolyn BIRD.

I only know that they had a daughter, Elizabeth Ann COLE
b. 8 SEPT 1853 in Harrison Co., IN.

Elizabeth married Adam Lafayette CRECELIUS 26 MAR 1875 in Crawford Co., IN

Any information about the other children of David & Millie COLE or about the parents of either David COLE or Millie BIRD would be greatly appreciated!

please send info to ljuhl@aye.net

Bell Family in Harrison County, IN

Sue Lambert — 17 Aug 2001 6:41:17 GMT

Sometime before 1820, Wesley Bell came to Corydon, Indiana from Belfast. He married Caroline ? who came to America from Scotland. They had 12 children born in IN and KY. They were: Brett Adam (born Albany, IN), Nancy Caroline (born Vencinnes, IN), Sally Bell Nolan (married name?, born Vencinnes, IN), Martha, Jim, Ned, Spencer, George, Bob (died Louisville, KY) , Thomas, Unknown infant, Joseph D. born 9-29-1823. Joseph D. married Mary C. Bates 8-20-1842 and their children were: John Edward born July 1844, Margaret A. , George A., Caleb S., Joseph D. Jr.. Mary C. Bates Bell must have died and Joseph D. Bell next married Mary Ann Cronk born Oct. 17, 1831. They had 4 children before they left Indiana for the west. Due to wagon trouble they settled in Ouachita County, Arkansas. Their 4 children born in IN were: James W., Nancy Caroline, Sam P., and Henry Clay. I would like to hear from anyone who has any of these names in their family tree.

MORLEN, LANDIS, COTNER

Dale A. POPHAM — 21 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Could you help us with this family? Any info would be great!

Henry Morlen 1850 IN, wife Rachel Cotner born 1857 IN married on July 28, 1870
son Alvin (sp? Alva) born 5/1871 IN , wife Mary E. Landis 5/1868 IN (sp?Lanis) married Oct 17, 1889
their daughter Vada Olthea Morlen born Oct 31, 1891 Maukport, Harrison Co.

Thanks for any assistance!

Dale A POPHAM

Thomas Samuel Clark/ Martha- Lamanta Clark/Calvin Noon

mailmanJ — 25 Jan 2004 7:27:24 GMT

I am looking for more information on these two families.

Thomas and Martha had a daughter Lamanta "Lanta" who married Calvin S. Noon. Would like information on Calvin's family also.
Lamanta was born Dec 11 1810 in Shennandoah Valley VA and died May 19 1895 Laconia Harrison IN.
Calvin was born Feb 28 1806 in Corydon Harrison IN and died Jun 14 1885.
Lamanta also had a brother William that I need information on also.

Thanks.

DULEY

Shirley McKim — 14 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the husband of one Mary DULEY on the 1850 Harrison County, Indiana census. Mary claims to be 50 years old, born in Kentucky. Living with her are children: Jane, 19; Philip, 15; Lewis, 12 and Isaac O, 10.
I believe Mary to be the daughter-in-law of William Duley and Mary Denbo - possibly either the wife of son, Robert, James or Thomas.
Any help appreciated. Thanks!
hanks!

Harrison County Wills 1827-1832

MelissaLeeMelissaLee — 17 Jul 2001 8:03:00 GMT

I have a book that has some Abstracts of Harrison County Wills from 1827-1832 listed in it. The surnames that are listed are Smith, Stoner, Byrn,, Smith, Vanarsdel, Hurst, Paither, Ash, Sharp, Franck, Brown, Booker, Harbison, Miller, Wright, Armstrong, Evans, Sellers, Lunsford, Wright, McGinnis, Detrick. I will be happy to look up information for anyone interested in any of these surnames. Email me at MelissLee28@aol.com

Felknor, Tolbert

ckookenc — 22 Sep 2001 10:38:06 GMT

Looking for info about any felknor or tolberts, Orange Co, Indiana

McLOGHLIN - KINTNER

SandraBenham50 — 5 Feb 2008 7:13:12 GMT

Looking for informaiton on the parents of Margaret McLoghlin b. abt 1776 d. 5 Feb 1853 in Harrison Co., IN, she married John George Kintner b. 9 May 1770 PA d. 12 Sep 1825 Harrison Co., IN. They had children: George T., John Michael, Henry, Andrew, Adam, Sarah, Catherine, Hannah, Margaret, Susan.

Also looking for where Margaret and John were buried. My husband is related through daughter Sarah who m. Geo. Wm. Roberson

Sandra Benham
skbenham@earthlink.net

Query on Talbott, Tolbert line

wbennett148 — 4 Feb 2008 7:12:56 GMT

I am searching for any information on the Talbott, Tolbert Line back to Gassaway, then Henson, Shadrack Tolbert Line. Anyone with information, I would be happy to share.

Boley, Lahue, Davis, Welker, Pfrimmer, Seacat & Wright Families of Harrison County

GaryWatson3478 — 4 Aug 2005 11:53:10 GMT

Happy to help anyone researching these Harrison County, IN, families. Please contact me at the email above or see my website at:

http://www.geocities.com/watsgw1155/index.html

Thank you.

McClouds of Harrison Co.

Jayne Dunn — 6 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on McClouds of Harrison Co., IN. William McCloud b ca 1838; m Mary M. Thomas 14 Jan 1858 in Meade Co., KY; d 1912 Meade Co., KY. William's mother's name was Anna Norham and she married Reuben Blake in Harrison Co., IN 04 Jun 1839. One known son by this marriage was Hugh Blake.

William McCloud's sister, Ellen, m Jacob Wiseman 04 Nov 1847 in Harrison Co., IN.

William McClouds's father's name was Harmon McCloud.

Any info appreciated.

Van Arsdale Cemetery Webster township, Harrison Co IN

BettyTartas222 — 15 Jan 2008 3:33:06 GMT

Does anyone have a transcription of the Van Arsdale Cemetery near New Middletown, Webster township, Harrison Co IN?

any help greatly appreciated

Betty T

Obituary for Allen Conrad

mspac2079 — 15 Jan 2008 2:50:30 GMT

Obituary published in The Corydon Democrat on January 8, 1908

Allen Conrad, a former citizen of Harrison County, Ind., but of later years a citizen of Jasper county, Mo., died the 30 day of December, 1907.

NOTE: I am only posting this as a courtsey to someone of descent. Do not contact me for any other info, as I do not have any other info on this individual or any others in this line.

Will of Sarah J. Bryles

mspac2079 — 15 Jan 2008 2:44:51 GMT

Bryles, Sarah J.

16 September 1889, 15 July 1889

To my son Mat Bryles, bedding. To my daughter Margaret Bonames (?) furniture and $15 dollars cash. To my daughter Harriet McCullum bedding and interest in real estate. To my daughter Liddie Bryles bedding, furniture, one half of my dishes and real estate. To daughter Lizzie Bryles bedding, one half of my dishes, furniture and real estate. To my son Gad Bryles bedding, furniture, two oxen and real estate. To my son John Bryles $15 dollars cash. To my son Edward Bryles $10 dollars cash. To my daughter Sarah Burg----- $10 cash. To Eddie Bryles son of Mat Bryles, Harriet McCullum, Liddie Bryles, Lizzie Bryles and Gad Bryles, the real estate to be shared equally. They are also charge with paying $15 to Margaret B-----, $15 to John Bryles and $10 to Edward Bryles, and $10 to Sarah Burg-----.

Executor: Mat Bryles

Witnesses: John W. Breeden, Valentine Cole

(Sarah Jane Daugherty Briles/Bryles w/o Daniel Edward Briles)

A few Harrison County, Indiana Births-Briles

mspac2079 — 15 Jan 2008 2:43:12 GMT

NAME; FATHER; MOTHER; SEX; RACE; DOB (Scott Twp., Harrison Co., IN BIRTHS)
*Briles, Alma R.; Wm A; Emma N. Curts; F; W; 03/01/1926
*Briles, Anna Lee; Ed; Pearl Carpenter; F; W; 08/25/1927
*Briles, Bertha H.; Elijah; Bettie Rumphy(Biddie Humphrey); F; W; 03/28/1922
*Briles, C; Henry; P. Henly; F; W; 04/28/1925
*Briles, Charles L.; Lewis H.; Dovie B. Briles; M; W; 02/05/1926

*Briles, Elizabeth J.; D.A. Stewart; Ida Anna Briles; F; W; 04/19/1933
*Briles, Gertie; Lewis H.; Dovie B. Briles; F; W; 02/20/1923
*Briles, Gracie M.; Henry M.; Agusta G. Keney; F; W; 02/19/1937
*Briles, Hazel Mae; Richard W.; Belva E. McCullum; F; W; 11/17/1937
*Briles, Helen Lois; Lewis; Dovie Briles; F; W; 03/14/1940

*Briles, Jack Edward; Edward; Pearl Carpenter; M; W; 09/21/1933
*Briles, Lloyd P.; Edward; Pearl M. Carpenter; F; W; 01/19/1926
*Briles, Mae Yuvonne; Charles Ed; Vera B. Bruch; F; W; 05/28/1931
*Briles, Mary C.; Daniel E; Pearl Carpenter; F; W; 10/27/1930
*Briles, Mary M.; Lewis H.; Dovie B. Briles; F; W; 11/26/1921

*Briles, Nellie Lee; G. Hoback; Ida N. Briles; F; W; 03/30/1930
*Briles, Rhoda Belle; Lewis H.; Dovie B. Briles; F; W; 06/27/1931
*Briles, William E.; William L; Emma M. Curts; M; W; 12/05/1924
*Briles; Richard W.; Ethel B. McCullum; M; W; 11/07/1931
*Briles; Henry M.; Gusta L. Kinney; F; W; 09/22/1933

*Briles; Henry M.; Gusta G. Kinney; M; W; 05/09/1935
*Briles, Jesse; Richard W.; Ethel B. McCullum; M; W; 02/01/1936

Suicide in Harrison County - Curts, Moses

mspac2079 — 9 Jan 2008 6:13:16 GMT

Article regarding the suicide of Moses Curts, published in the New Albany Daily Standard on 11/15/1871, page 4, column 3.

"On Friday, evening last, Mr. Moses Curts, a respected, influential citizen of Scott township, Harrison county, committed suicide by hanging. His family left him at home, as well as usual, on Friday morning, and went to a house raising in the neighborhood. In the evening his wife returned and found him absent, as she supposed, but thought nothing strange of that, expecting that he would return in the night. Not coming home at night, however, search was made for him in the morning, when his body was found hanging in the smoke house a few feet from the door of his residence. No cause is known for the commission of the horrible deed. He leaves a wife and children, who are much respected in their neighborhood."

McCullum, Harden - Parentage

mspac2079 — 9 Jan 2008 6:05:47 GMT

Does anyone know the parentage of Harden E. McCullum, b. 11/1859, d. 1940 - md. Harriet C. Briles?

Briles daughter death inquery

mspac2079 — 9 Jan 2008 6:03:10 GMT

I found the following article published in The Corydon Democrat newspaper on Nov. 24, 1892, and I cannot seem to find out exactly which Briles' line the individuals mentioned are connected too?

"Last Saturday a 12-year-old daughter of John Briles of Scott township was dragged to death by a cow. She was leading the animal to water and her hands becoming cold, she tied the rope around her waist. In some way she tripped and fell which scared the cow, causing it to run, dragging the child after it. The cow continued to run until she gave out and stopped. The child was picked up dead with her back broken. The funeral took place next day and the remains interred at the Potato Run burying ground".

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Breeden, Minerva M. - Death Notice

mspac2079 — 7 Jan 2008 8:31:51 GMT

The wife of Eusephus Breeden is at the point of death with consumption.

**Death notice publised in The Corydon Democrat newspaper on 01/24/1893

Briles, Sarah Ann - Obituary

mspac2079 — 7 Jan 2008 7:42:02 GMT

22 July 1879

Miss Sarah Ann Briles of Scott township died on the 3rd day of this month. The deceased was a sufferer from that dread disease consumption (earlier name for tuberculosis) for about three months previous to her death. At the time of her death she was twenty two years and six months old.

**Obituary column published in The Corydon Democrat newspaper

Death Look Up- Mary Schlensker

karlasneegas — 6 Jan 2008 2:01:49 GMT

I am searching for the actual death date of my step-grandmother Mary Schlensker. She died in early January 1969. I know the date was between Jan 3 and January 9th.

Martha Riley, born 1826, Harrison County

lasliearch — 17 Oct 2007 3:30:12 GMT

I am looking for information on Martha Riley, born 1826 or 27 in either Harrison or Floyd County, Indiana. On 20 Oct 1849 she married David Moody in Harrison County.

Please feel free to email me directly at lasliearch@yahoo.com.

Thank you.

David Laslie

Look-up Request: Biddie B. Humphrey Briles

mspac2079 — 2 Jan 2008 9:05:36 GMT

Would someone possibly be able to do a look-up in one of the Harrison County newspapers (microfilm), for the obituary column of Biddie B. Briles, b. 01/17/1879, d. 1959, Harrison County, Indiana. She is the w/o Elijah Manford Briles.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ashlee Prather-Hawkins

POW/MIA Korean War, Harrison Co. LOVELESS

powmiadna — 31 Dec 2007 1:33:08 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Harrison County, Indiana as his home of record.

Soldier: LARRY LOVELESS
Born: August 2, 1931 Caucasian
Date of loss: August 11, 1959

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 69 families in Indiana that have not been located. There is one family from Harrison County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Little Flock Baptist Cemetery Restoration Project

DILLMACA — 23 Feb 2002 12:54:28 GMT

We are in the process of restoring the Little Flock Cemetery located between Elizabeth and Buena Vista in Harrison County. We have completed the clearing of all of the underbrush and most of the trees. Only those trees that were too large to risk harming the stones have been left standing. A tree service would be necessary to clear those from the site. Next, we need to treat the area with herbicide to kill off the briars and weeds, and follow with stump removal treatment. After that, we will need to plant grass, erect a permanent marker, and if possible, fence the area to protect from vandals. Muscle power we have, money power we do not have. If you have an interest in preserving this Harrison Co treasure, we would love to hear from you.

The first burial was believed to be Benjamin Shields in May of 1819. There are at least 100 graves in the site, with two or three Revolutionary War and three Civil War soldiers buried there. Most of the graves are marked with ordinary fieldstones. We would hope to provide permanent markers in place of those at some future date.

We welcome all to visit the cemetery and view its beauty. Each morning as we came into the site to work last month, we found deer grazing on the little remaining grass and squirels eating hickory nuts in an old shagbark nearby while bluejays cracked beechnuts in the trees. It is truly a blessed and peaceful cemetery. The road into the site is cleared but accessable only by four wheel drive. We still need to improve the road with gravel.

I hope that all will understand that we did not do this for personal gain. Further, that all donations will go back into the care and preservation of this fine old cemetery. We have local support from family descendents of Nathan Veatch. Bernard Beauchemin and wife Sandra of Corydon were our hosts and co-workers on the project and we owe them our deepest thanks.

Birth Record for William and Charles Bruce

gburke05 — 13 Nov 2007 4:22:31 GMT

Could anyone please do a lookup for a birth record of William Bruce, b. 1823 in Harrison Ohio?

I am also looking for his son, Charles Moore Bruce, b. Sept 21, 1850 in Ohio? I'm pretty sure that Charles was also born in Harrison Ohio.

I think they were Methodists, so if there are any church records which might be available I'd really appreciate a lookup for this information also.

Thanks you!

Albert Rowe

Rich — 27 Mar 2003 2:26:46 GMT

I am researching the Rowe's from Indiania, and am looking for any info on an Albert Rowe and Sarah Sirie/Sirey. They had four children that I know of. William Rowe, (my grandfather) b. 1897, Roscoe b. 1901, George b. 1903, and Leona b. unknown. Thank you for and info.

Eva HEISHMAN

ljuuu — 6 Jul 2001 12:52:25 GMT

I am searching for parents or siblings of Eva HEISHMAN born 1 JAN 1866 in Harrison Co., IN. Married to John H. FELLER on 27 March 1892 in Harrison Co., IN. Any help would be appreciated. Please reply to ljuhl@aye.net

Wright/Cathcart

DonnaTesch92 — 1 Mar 2006 2:39:37 GMT

Sorry I missed this particular message. I have quite a bit of information on the Wrights of Harrison County, IN. It was all received by a 4th cousin of mine who lived with his parents until their death. I'll just put some information and you can see if this is the same family:
George Wright b. July 1757 and died June 27, 1838 in Harrison County. He married Jane (unknown) who was born abt. 1751 and died Oct. 8, 1839. My notes say they had 4 children, but I have only one. My notes also say that the Wrights began their family reunions about 100 years ago and are related to Phil Harris, the comedian and band leader.
George and Jane are buried in Musselman Cemetery.
Their child: Robert Wright was b. 1784 in Belfast, Ireland and died September 25, 1839. He married Ginnet Cathcart. She was born in SC. My notes say they had 7 children. Robert and Ginnet are buried in Musselman Cemetery. Children of Robert & Ginnet are William who was born in Tennessee and married (1) Mary Biggs, 4 April 1831 and (2) Comfort Carr in 1844. Child of William Wright & Mary Biggs, Mary Wright Shuck, was murdered and her head cut off and body stuffed into a barrell and thrown into Buck Creek.!! More? The genealogy then gets into the marriages to: Rowe, Timberlake, Singleton, McKim, Shireman, Shickel, Roby, Watson and more. Let me know what you think.
Donna Tesch
dtesch@mn.rr.com

Levi Shields and his descendants

tamik812 — 1 Oct 2007 7:43:28 GMT

Looking for information pertaining to Levi Shields b. Oct. 29, 1818 in Mercer Co., KY. Married in 1837 in Harrison Co. to Susannah Zenor. Died in Harrison Co. January 28, 1896.

Looking for information on 2nd marriage to a Mary (?)between 1867 and 1870.

I believe Levi was the son of James Shields and Mary McAchran.

Any information would be most helpful.

Harrison County Cemeteries

BlackCat020938 — 29 Aug 2007 11:50:53 GMT

Hi,

I was wandering if anyone could give me driving directions to the following cemeteries

Carr Cemetery

Reep Cemetery

Thomas Cemetery

Harmon Family Plot

Thanks,
Erica

Potato Run Cemetery of Harrison Co., IN

ljuuu — 6 Jul 2001 12:52:25 GMT

Posted in response to a query I received on INHARRIS-L@rootsweb.com requesting information about Potato Run Cemetery. Hopefully it will help someone if I also post it on here.

Potato Run Cemetery is located in Scott TWP, Harrison Co., IN. This part of Scott TWP has now been taken over by Harrison TWP. It is situated in Section 10, Township 4 South, Range 2 East.

The church at Potato Run, or Browns, as it was first called was organized in 1814 by rev. Dr. John George Pfrimmer. They had a log house as early as 1828. The charter members were largely made up of Brown, Cole & Miller families. Later we find that the Cole, Breeden & Craig families dominate. It is located among the hills of Blue River between Leavenworth & Corydon.

Since the Sate of Indiana has bought all the land around the church, the families have moved & only special meetings are held in the Church.

Names of folks burried there include Willett; McCullum; McCabe; Qualls; Brown; Stephenson; Daugherity; Briles; Blackburn; Swartz; Pease; Davis; Breeden; Trobaugh; Perew; Dennison; Landon; Denniston; Hockman; Langdon; Kintner; rainbolt; Cole; froman; Bird; Beyrley; Lamon; Bottles; Green; Earls; Allen; Curts; Wolfe; Heishman; Kellum; Rawlings; McGuire,
Meyers, Hannel, Bailey, Hockman, Snapp, Tague, and Hiser.

I have a list if you know the name, i can give you the other information that is listed on the tombstone. ~~ Lisa

Joseph FELLER m. Nancy HAMMAN

ljuuu — 6 Jul 2001 12:52:25 GMT

Look for any information regarding parents or sibling of Joseph FELLER m. to Nancy HAMMAN. I have lots of HAMMAN info. but I do need FELLER info. Joseph & Nancy are buried at Grable Cemetery in Harrison Co. IN. Joseph & Nancy were born in Shenandoah Co., VA in JUL 1814 & moved to Harrison Co., IN in about 1856. Any help would be appreciated. Reply to ljuhl@aye.net

Daniel SIPE <1834

raysea — 24 Jan 2002 11:30:50 GMT

Looking for any info re. Daniel SIPE (1760-1834) who died in Harrison Co. Wife = Barbara MILLER Only child I know of = Jacob (1784-1843). I think he only lived in Indiana in his later years, arriving some time after children were grown. Also appreciate any info on ancestors of Barbara, of whom I know nothing. Thanks.

Question about IN marriage records

PCrabtree1976 — 2 Sep 2007 12:15:28 GMT

I have a source that says Malinda J. Shrigley married Philip Denniston 2 Dec 1865 in Harrison Co. IN. If I request a copy of the marriage record, what info would be on it? Would there be any more info than I already have? I haven't done any IN research and am not familiar with sources. Thanks so much for any assistance.
Pat

Wright Burial Ground

pjmprinc — 3 Sep 2007 10:36:19 GMT

Looking for Eli Wright c1760-c1813 married 1784 to Phebe Harrison c1768-c1815 buried in Wright Burial Ground, Harrison County, IN. There are three Wright cemeteries in Harrison County: Franklin TWP (Wright-Schwartz), Harrison TWP (Wright Family Plot) and Washington TWP (Wright Family Cemetery). Where is Eli buried? I did find an Eli Wright buried at Wesley Chapel, but he is not the "Wright" one.
Any help would be appreciated!

Wright Burial Ground

pjmprinc — 3 Sep 2007 10:34:44 GMT

O'Brien family in Harrison Co.Indiana

Fairly — 29 Aug 2007 8:34:12 GMT

Craig O'Brien and his wife Maggie Woods O'Brien lived in Harrison Co. Indiana in the 1930 census, need info on when they died and where they are buried. Also need to know if they had any children. Contact mfair@kc.rr.con thanks Marilyn M Fair

LIGHT, RICHARD, GILHAM

Sharon Welch — 30 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Blewford LIGHT and Mary Catherine RICHARD who were married 3 April 1828 in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana.
Mary Catherine RICHARD was born about 1813 in Mauckport, Harrison County, Indiana, to Benjamin RICHARD and Mary Ann GILHAM. Nine children were born of this union; Mary Ann, Henry Clark, Mary Catherine, Rachel, Eliza Belle, Elijah Harrison, James Harvey, Elizabeth, and Harriet.
I am descended from James LIGHT who married Lucinda MOORE 16 November 1864 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.
Any information about these people or allied families would be greatly appreciated. I will gladly share my data base.

1860's Beards???

anderklan — 16 Oct 2002 5:21:44 GMT

My great grandfather was Marshall BEARD and his wife was Sallie KENNEDY. Marshall's son Henry Washington BEARD is my grandfather. Marshall was supposed to have come from Harrison County Indiana and I am having a difficult time tracing anywhere after him. He's my dead-end. Marshall was born in 1867 and died in 1926 or 27. I think he had a brother named Henry because my dad said "Grampa (Marshall) bought old home place and his brother bought Mrs Aders old place. Uncle Henry is who daddy was named after." I don't have many clues on Beard line so am just praying someone out there knows something and we just haven't met yet. God bless!!

wells family

cheryl mcbride — 20 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Elizabeth Wells that married Isham Lett in Harrison co i think they married in 1811

Clarence Jerome Romine and wife Lucille McIntire Romine

hboydston — 8 Aug 2007 2:52:17 GMT

Seeking date of death and place of burial for Clarence and Lucille. Clarence was born 4 Apr 1899 in Jennings Co, IN and Lucille was born 7 Nov 1901 in WVA. Lucille died Nov 1983 in Corydon, Harrison Co, IN, but I do not know where she is buried. I do not know when Clarence died or where he is buried. They are found in Corydon, Harrison Co,IN in the 1930 census. Any help would be appreciated.

Trip to Harrison County

JerryABarb — 22 May 2002 8:07:55 GMT

Making a genealogy trip to Harrison first week of August. Would appreciate suggestions for motels.

Which library is most helpful for genealogy?

How genealogy-friendly is the courthouse?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Jerry

Harry

SMontgomery5996 — 29 Jun 2001 4:41:11 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for information on Elisha Harry, married Maranda Boone in Harrison Co., in 1826. Also, Charles Harry, married Elizabeth Murdock in Harrison Co.,in 1840.
Thanks
S. Montgomery

Parents of Mason French

jrdhom — 5 Aug 2007 7:00:38 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Mason French born 1800. Lived In Harrison County, Indiana. Died about 1848. He is the father of Mahala French Byrn. Would also like the name of someone who could search probate records in that county. Am looking for estates of Mason French, Daniel French, Charles L Byrn and Thomas Byrn. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Judy Dhom

William Ellis From Laconia

khunzinger — 15 Jul 2003 4:13:59 GMT

My wife is a decendent from William Ellis and Diannah Meriday who raidsed their family and died in Harrison County.

Bertha Krousgrill - OBIT required

krfrank — 24 Jul 2007 2:25:01 GMT

Dear all,
I'm looking for an obit of BERTHA KROUSGRILL (born 14 Jan 1891, died June 1981 in Corydon.
Thanks and Regards,
Kristian Frank from Germany

SANDS, FIPPS, GRESHAM, NANCE

Hgenie — 18 Aug 2002 11:22:39 GMT

Would like to contact anyone researching these lines in Harrison Co. Thomas SANDS s/o William & Elizabeth Bowman Carr SANDS MD Elizabeth FIPPS 1830 Harrison Co. John GRESHAM b 1829 md Susanna NANCE b 1811 Harrison Co.

John N. Cooper

mgieseler2150 — 6 Jul 2003 4:37:47 GMT

JOHN N. COOPER was born in Harrison County, Indiana, September 12, 1830, and is the son of John and Mary (Chappell) Cooper, the former a native of Virginia, born in 1798, and the latter a daughter of Jesse Chappell, a native of Kentucky. The elder Cooper was a son of Isaac Cooper, born in Virginia, and emigrated to Indiana in an early day, where he and his wife and two children died with smallpox about 1830.
To John and Mary (Chappell) Cooper, were born nine children: John N., the subject of this sketch, being the fifth. He was brought up on a farm and educated in the common schools of the county. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Peyton, June 27, 1853, she was born February 19, 1836, a daughter of Abraham and Rachel Peyton, natives of Harrison County, Indiana. They had nine children, born as follows: William L., August 21, 1855; Rachel A., October 1, 1857; Sarah J., December 5, 1859; Edward L., December 22, 1861; Mary E., February 25, 1864; John T., November 19, 1864; Delilah E., October 5, 1867; George C., December 10, 1871; and Robert H., January 4, 1876. Mr. Cooper enlisted August 6, 1862, in Co. E. 81st Indiana Vol. Infantry. He was wounded at the battle of Stone River December 31, 1862, and came home and resumed farming. He is an active man in his neighborhood, and takes a prominent part in all enterprises for the good of the county. Politically his sympathies are with the Labor party. Mrs. Cooper died June 4, 1888. Both John and Elizabeth are buried at Rogers Campground Cemetery near Elizabeth in Harrison County.

Roberts, Milford, Thomas, Hendley, William

labonzzz — 18 Jul 2007 10:43:31 GMT

I'm trying to find the descendants twin brother of my Great Great Grandfather Thomas S.Roberts. His name is Milford Roberts born 1849 in Indiana. Parents William M.Roberts and Nancy Miller Roberts. There were other children Hendley, John & William, Katherine all born in Indiana. Their father, Wm. was born in VA and I found a MilfordRoberts On a 1910 Census in Pulaski, VA. Might be my Milford.
Thanks,
Bonnie

Mexican War soldier list?

ldffly1 — 10 Jul 2007 9:19:05 GMT

Hi!

Does anyone have access to a Harrison County, Mexican War soldier list? I'm interested in learning about Harrison County relatives who might have served in the Mexican War. In particular, I'm interested in James Adams, any other Adams, McKim, Cotner, Terry, Tinley, Tindall, Keller, and Barrett.

Any help here would be appreciated!

Robert Schneider

George Lowe, d 1902

SueCarpenter99 — 16 Jan 2004 8:13:38 GMT

Public Press 7 Oct 1902 p5 c1:
James A. LOWE, died a few days ago of paralysis at his home in Bainbridge, Putnam county. He was 74 years old, and he leaves a wife and four children. He was a native of Harrison county, but had lived in Central Indiana for a number of years. He was a brother of George LOWE of this city.

This from a New Albany, Indiana Newspaper

Old Union Church Cemetery

mjhhorne — 2 Jul 2007 3:47:52 GMT

I have been given information that my Hickmans are buried in the Old Union Church Cemetery near Elizabeth, Indiana. I am unable to find any such church on any maps etc. My ggg-grandparents, James and Elizabeth Kirk Hickman are rumored to be buried there. They appear on the Harrison County census 1840-1870. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this cemetery I would appreciate any information.

John Edwards

leebojones — 12 Jan 2007 1:55:37 GMT

Looking for the family of John Edwards moved to Hammond IN from Phila. Pa. in probably the early 1900's. Wife's name was Blanche and had a daughter named Blanche. John was born in 1878 in Minersville,Pa. Contact me with any info at my email address ( trebor1941@aol.com )
Thanks, Bob Gable

The Arrival of John Ripperdan and Mary Shepherd in Harrison County on June 10, 1807

Jesse_Stamper — 11 Jun 2007 2:35:31 GMT

Exactly 200 years ago today (June 10, 1807), my 5th Great Grandparents, John Ripperdan (1779-1840) and his wife, Mary Shepherd (1783-1861) arrived in Harrison County, IN. They were one of the first families to live in what would become known as the "Ripperdan Valley". Mary is said to have ridden on her feather bed during the trip from Kentucky to Indiana.

John was the son of Frederick and Sarah Ripperdan. Mary was the daughter of William Shepherd and Isabella McNeal.

Sincerely,
Jesse Stamper
Leecorydon@juno.com

PAYTON/PEYTON/PATON

Phyllis Parker — 10 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Would like contact with anyone who has PAYTON/PEYTON
ancestors, or knowledge of the family. The PAYTONs came
to southern Indiana from Virginia, thru Kentucky. Searching
for information specifically on Lewis, Nelson, Nimrod, and
James Lewis Payton. Would like to find burial place of James, born in 1840 and died in 1879 in Harrison County.
He married Mary BABB c1865, and Martha Payton in 1874.

Looking for Paton/Payton/Peyton

debbieweaverlpn — 25 May 2007 7:04:32 GMT

I am looking for my family line. I am looking for Jessee Payton/Paton born abt. 1803, married Malinda (Cahoon) Calhoun born abt. 1813. they had at least twelve children: Elias Janathay b:1833, Alexander A. b: 1831, Irena M,1838, Jophn H 1839,Nanvy Emiline 1841, Lydia 1833, Andrew 1844, Susan 1850,Susan 1850, Samuel 1851, Marion 1853,William 1856, and Tennesee 1860. The name on most of the family has been spelt bout Payton and Paton. Most of the children were born in Tennesse and the last three in Arkansa. Lost known they were in MO. Jessee was born in TN as far as I know. I do have info on Alexander, Elias and John H from Union army out of Arkansa.
Id you have any info or can help me in any way please contact me at debbieweaverlpn@yahoo.com

Debra Payton/Weaver

UNITED BRETHERN CHURCH, POSEY TWP

sundea — 18 May 2007 11:43:52 GMT

Need information about the United Brethern Church, near Locust Point and Bridgeport, Harrison Co, IN. I also need names of the burials at that cemetery (esp. McHarry, Beeler, Irvin, or Irwin surnames). I have been told the church no longer exists and that the cemetery is in bad shape. Can anyone help? Contact me at fallsarchaeology@aol.com. Thanks!

MCHARRY-BEELEER FAMILIES OF HARRISON CO, IN

sundea — 18 May 2007 11:37:36 GMT

Researching the McHarry and Beeler families for a historical book about Kentuckiana families. Please contact fallsarchaeology@aol.com.

Boley-Lahue Cemetery

GaryWayneWatson — 8 May 2007 10:49:47 GMT

Does anyone have driving directions to the old Boley-Lahue Cemetery?

It is located in the NW ¼ of Section10, Township 3, Range 4 in Jackson Township.

It has been nearly 30 years since I was there and can not recall the route we took.

Thanks.

Susan HEDGE(S)

borboletas — 3 May 2007 10:17:00 GMT

Dear Hedges researchers,
There is a Susan Hedge/Hedges buried next to a G.W. Conrad in the Fredonia Cemetery in Crawford County, Indiana. Does anyone know who she is? Can anyone tell her story, please?
Thank you.
Anna

Reed Family

marthaball26 — 24 Jun 2001 10:33:15 GMT

I am looking for info on William REED and family. He married Rachel MARSH in 1838 in Harrison CO. Their daughter Melissa REED married Michael GERDON in 1872. Any information would be appreciated! I am willing to share what I have. Thanks! Martha

FARISH, DOOLITTLE,

@@Drwphw@aol.com — 8 Aug 2002 9:48:38 GMT

Looking for information on the ancestors of my wifes great-grandparents, Roy
D. FARISH and his wife Bessie Emeline DOOLITTLE. Roy was born in New
Middleton, Harrison Co., Indiana in Sep-1881, while Bessie was born on
15-Sep-1883 in Leavenworth, Crawford Co., Indiana. They were married in
Corydon, Harrison Co., Indiana on 4-Apr-1905. They lived in Corydon until
1912, when they moved west to Kansas. Any information or other leads
regarding the FARISH or DOOLITTLE families would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

ated.
Thanks.

Mary M. Dennison Swartz - Death Record

mspac2079 — 6 Apr 2007 2:49:52 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the date of death of Mary M. Dennison, a/k/a Polly Dennsion, b. 09/13/1829 to Benjamin Dennison & Mary Matthews, m. to John A. Swartz, son of Jacob & Phoebe Weaver Swartz? Mary M. Swartz's name is on the tombstone in Potato Run Church Cem., Harrison Co., IN, along w/ her husband, John A. Swartz, but there is no death date. So, i'm wondering if she was even buried there?? Maybe someone has a copy of her obituary?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Ashlee Prather-Hawkins

Jacob Krausgrill

kr_frank — 14 Mar 2007 10:27:29 GMT

I'm looking for any information about Jacob Krausgrill, born 24 June 1852 in Harrison County, died 21 March 1939 New Salisbury, burried Wood's Chapel Methodist Cemetery
married (1) 1873 with Hester O. Clunie
married (2) 1903 with Sarah M. Briles

I'm especially interested in his obit, the living dates of his two wifes and if there are any children.
Best Regards,
Kristian Frank from Germany

Thomas Highfill, Harrison Co, In --Brother of Henry Highfill?-- REVISTED

JulsGo — 2 Apr 2007 8:50:06 GMT

I am starting up this thread again to see if anyone has any updated info on here...

Spinning off this thread, I am wondering about John Wesley Miller that married Harriet Highfill... He was born in Indiana around 1815-1820 (according to the census records)... Does anyone know the parents of John Wesley? Or where he was born in Indiana... I know that in the 1850 census they are living in District 45, Harrison County, IND and then by 1860 they had moved to Jersey County, Illinois.

Just wanting more background on John Westly... I did find where he is buried at and found his birthdate (Nov 1895-- no day)... I have been told that there are no Miller stones at this cemetery but many Millers are buried there... Not sure if they didn't ever have a stone or they are long gone by now...

DH and I are headed out there this evening to see what we can find...

Any new info??

Emma Belle Watson

Jesse_Stamper — 30 Mar 2007 2:04:13 GMT

I am searching for information on my Great Great Grandmother, Emma Belle Watson. She was born Dec. 12, 1863, in Harrison Co., IN; died Jan. 27, 1947, in Harrison Co., IN. She married Curry Lee Miller on Jan. 25, 1894. He was the son of George Melancthon (Manthley) Miller (1847-1912) and Nancy Funkhouser (1848-1931). I have seen her parents listed as Isaac Watson and Elizabeth Huckelby. However, I have been unable to find any information on Isaac Watson or Elizabeth Huckelby.

Does anyone have any information on the Huckelby family? I wonder if Elizabeth Huckelby is some how related to the Huckelberry family of Crawford Co., IN.

Any information on the Watson's or the Huckelby's would be appreciated.

Sincerely, Jesse Stamper

Murder/Death of Charity Curts?

mspac2079 — 6 Mar 2007 3:48:25 GMT

Does anyone have any add'l information on the death Charity Curts, b. 11/21/1889, Harrison Co., IN, m. Sherman McAdams, d. 04/1932. Parents were Leonard L Curts & Teana Swartz Curts.

I found where someone had posted in their family tree the following information on the death of Charity Curts:
Corydon Democrat - 04/1932 - death
Tells of Charity being murdered by her husband John Green and then he took his own life. My grandmother, Lola Lang, was alive at that time and she never believed that story. Lola told me that she had been one of the women that came and the ladder was too far for John to hang himself. She always thought John's daughter killed them both. This is just speculation on her part.

Could someone maybe do a look-up in the newspaper and get a copy of the article for me?? Also, does anyone know what cemetery Charity is buried in?

Anything would be greatly appreciated. - Thx, Ashlee Prather-Hawkins

Matthew H. and Elizabeth Hooker Hancock - Hancock Chapel Cemetery

tlharman1 — 12 Mar 2007 12:08:57 GMT

Searching for information on the descendants of Matthew H. and Elizabeth Hooker Hancock. I have been told they are buried in Hancock Chapel Cemetery, in Blue River Twp.

Matthew H. b. 5/16/1798 d. 3/25/1847
Elizabeth b. 4/18/1794 d. 11/9/1873

Matthew and Elizabeth had 8 children: (1) Benjamin Hooker (1820-1908 m. 1. Mary Whitehead 2. Margaret Ann Miller) Benj.and Margaret had 7 children; (2) Jonathan Frizelle 1821-abt. 1910(m.Martha Ann McClellan and had 3 daughters); (3) William Hancock 1823-1897, never married; (4) Rebecca Ann 1825-1904 (m. Thomas Kerns Jackson and had 6 children); (5) Mary Jane 1826-1901 (m. Richard Roberts and had 5 children);(6)Amelia Dawson 1830-1910 (m. Samuel Ryan); (7) Sarah Elizabeth 1833-1910, never married; (8) Chloe Frances 1836-1859

I do not have access to the Hancock Chapel Cemetery records and I would greatly appreciate it, if anyone would be willing to either copy those pertinent burials and mail them to me or scan and email them. I would be glad to pay for copying and mailing charges

BREWER/PYBURN/HARDIN

Marita17 — 4 Jul 2001 3:38:07 GMT

Richard BREWER, born 6 June 1809 in Mercer Co. KY., son of Vincent Brewer, married Mary "Polly" PYBURN in Harrison Co. IN. 27 Dec. 1828. She was the daughter of Richard and Mary HARDIN-PYBURN who had came to Harrison Co. from Hardin Co. KY. in the 1820's.

OBIT: Nola R Davidson, 1972

kr_frank — 9 Mar 2007 8:09:00 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for Nola R. Davidson, died June 1972, born 7 April 1883.
Best Regards,
Kristian Frank from Germany

John HURST m. Lucretia F HACKLEY on 30 Jul 1826

xd22577 — 27 Feb 2007 7:12:09 GMT

Hi - this is a friend's line - and on the Wythe County, Va list they are doing Hurst's which got me to remembering about this family. Does anyone have any info on them? or better yet of their line?

John HURST married Lucretia F HACKLEY on 30 Jul 1826 in Harrison County, Indiana. Lucretia was born 11 Mar 1811. She died 27 Mar 1885 in Polk Township, Washington County, Indiana and was buried in Emmanuel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Washington County, Indiana.

Julie
sunnydaze1@hotmail.com

Harrison County Website Update

Jennifer Breshears — 21 Aug 2006 11:40:22 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that new content has been added to my website. I've added a section called "In the News", it's scanned clippings of
old newspapers with stories about Harrison County & it's citizens. Very interesting! Happy hunting.

www.HarrisonCountyGenealogy.com

Jennifer Breshears

MURDOCK 1840s

Bev Wallace — 19 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Nancy Evaline MURDOCK b. May 16,1849 to William D MURDOCK and Evaline MC CARTY Corydon, Harrison Co., Indiana. Nancy m. Charles Henry GINKINS Nov. 14,1869 in Corydon. She died on Jan.25,1882 leaving small children, who were then raised by her sister and brother Tom and Laura MURDOCK in Laconia, Harrison Co. Nancy had other siblings as well.
Would be very interested in anyone knowing of this MURDOCK family.
my e-mail is Baw395@aol.com

GINKINS, CHARLES HENRY

Bev Wallace — 16 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Charles Henry GINKINS was born aug. 3,1849 in Boyle County, Ky., & came to Corydon with his mother at the age of nine., his mother dying two years later. Starting in life as a boy, without the aid of father or mother, He learned to be honest & industrious. He was long prominent in the business & public affairs of Corydon & Harrison county. He was engaged in the restaurant, monument & coal business, & he was Recorder of the county one term of four years. He was a member of the Christian church & the Odd Fellows & Knights of Pythias lodges of Corydon. C.H. Ginkins was first married to Nanny E. Murdoch. Upon her death, he married Letitia Bruch. It is unknown how C.H. managed to survive in life once his mother died when he was 11 yrs. I would appreciate any help that anyone could be regarding what happened to young orphaned children back in those days in Corydon. This was my ggrandfather.
e-mail me at Baw395@aol.com

Rafferty/Hancock connection

Arvil Hancock — 20 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Henry Rafferty born 18 Sep 1817 England and William Rafferty born 1819 England came to Harrison Co., IN as teenagers. Henry married Mary A. Hancock, d/o Samuel and Anna Hancock 18 Jan 1845. William married Jane S. Hancock, d/o John, Jr., and Martha Hancock 15 Feb 1847. Henry died 18 Nov 1865. William died 1870. Both buried at Hancock's Chapel. Looking for information on the Raffertys. Who broght them to Harrison County?

Garland Cleveland Wood or Woods

LindaHope500 — 15 Feb 2007 1:16:56 GMT

Would like to contact any relative of Garland Cleveland Wood or Woods who was a resident of Depauw, Indiana, when he died in 1956. He had sons Ralph and Horace of New Albany, son Edward of Depauw, and daughter Minnie Gunnels of Corydon.

Cordelia A. Windell Hisey

blpurdy1 — 14 Feb 2007 12:19:42 GMT

I am looking for death information on Cordelia. She was born about 1848 to George & Catherine Windell in Harrison County. On 5 Jan 1869, she married William H. Hisey. After that point, I can't find her anymore. If anyone has information on her date of death, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, her mother Catherine and brothers Isaac and Zach haven't been found after the 1850 Census. Any assistance on any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Eugene BAUFLE

karlasneegas — 13 Feb 2007 3:25:23 GMT

Searching for the death date of Eugene Baufle. He was born about 1853.

Windell, Bartholomew

blpurdy1 — 11 Feb 2007 10:57:10 GMT

I am looking for information on this individual. He was born March 10, 1874 in Harrison County. It appears his mother was Susan/Cordelia Shireman (she married John Shireman 1879). We are trying to find out who Bartholomew's Windell father was. I can't seem to connect Susan/Cordelia (not sure which is accurate) to being married to a Windell in Harrison County. If anyone has any information on Bartholomew's parents, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks!