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Robert Daniel Martin DOD- 11-05-2002

lovelyinkedlady — 2009-11-09 03:22:28Z

I'm looking for the obituary of my Bio-father who died in November 5, 2002. Loved in East Palatka Florida.

Re: Huff Family living in Greencastle, Indiana

antaureen — 2009-11-09 03:06:42Z

Peggy,
Her name was Muriel, not Mildred. She married Douglas H. Smith and died in Grand Marais, MN. Please contact me if you would more info.

Maureen Hughson

Re: Mary Frances Reeves

ERhodes1135 — 2009-11-03 16:43:20Z

Not related, just trying to help. Thomas J Reeeves married Sarah Robinson in Putnam county on 9-21-1848. In the 1850 census for Putnam County, Marion township, page 1, the family was headed by Thomas J Reeves, 25, farmer, born in Ky and included Sarah S, 21, Ind and John S, 1, Ind. In the 1860 census the family was in the same township, page 30 & 31, and was headed by Thomas Reeves, 32, farmer, and included Sarah, 30, - John S, 10, - Amanda, 8, - Abbot M, 5, and Mary, 3, all born in Ind. Something appears to have happened to Sarah between 1860 and 1870. In the 1870 census the family is in Illinois, Montgomery county, Hillsboro township, page 78, and is headed by Thomas Reeves, 45, works in wood factory, has real estate worth $1000 and personal estate worth $500, born in Ind, and included Louisa, 34, keepinghouse, has personal estate worth $1000, born NY, - Amanda, 18, Ind, - Abbott, 15, Ind, - Mary, 12, Ind, - William, 5, Ill, and George, 1, Ill. Also included were the following children, all named Horton (Louisa's children by previous marriage?), Eva, 12, Ill, - Agnes, 10, NY, and Elizabeth, 7, NY. Hope this helps. Don

Mary Frances Reeves

carlinchristensen73 — 2009-11-03 01:47:08Z

Subject born 4 Sep 1857 Greencastle Indiana. d.21 Dec 1906 Montgomery County IL. Married a William Henry Clotfelter. Seeking info on the parents of Mary Frances Reeves.
Thanks..

Re: NICHOLAS

CarolynRollinsAllen72 — 2009-11-01 20:43:06Z

Elizabeth (Patsey) Rollins was the d/o John Rollins and Ann Owens who were married 28 Aug 1788 in Randolph Co NC. Elizabeth was a sister of my great great great grandfather, Elias Rollins. Elizabeth & John had 12 children. Some of the children spelled their last name NICKLESS as noted in Indiana records. The last 6 children were born in Bogard Twp, Daviess Co IN. Thanks for sharing the information you posted! Carolyn Rollins Allen of Indiana

Re: Henry Newhall/Elizabeth Grouard

EdwardWard24 — 2009-10-29 16:12:08Z

My line is with the Newell/Newhall's. My grandfather Asa Newell goes back to Henry who married Elizabeth Grouard. Any information you have would help me to establish the birth of her and any other material that can help to solve this problem. Thank you very much.

Eddie

Re: Goodwin's

Tree_Digger — 2009-10-28 12:14:07Z

hello,

We need more information to help you. Approx birth date or when he died? A good place to look is where your grandmother died. Check the census material for that area, that is always a good place to start. Also, asking living relatives might get you some information that you didn't have before. What was your grandmothers name, the more information you give, the easier to help.

Rene'
board administrator

Goodwin's

denisepayne53 — 2009-10-27 00:46:27Z

Ifound my grandmother on birth and death, but need to find my grandfather Gordon Goodwin, he drove for shell semi. Had Margorie for a wife. Last I new was around Florida. HELP IF ANY ONE HAS INFORMATION

John Amos Gray, b. 03 Mar 1845

2009-10-14 07:54:01Z

Looking for my great-grandfather, John Amos Gray's ancestors. John Amos Gray lived and farmed in Putnam County, IN from 1860 to mid 1890's. Below is a brief lineage; if any of my information matches with your information, I would love to compare notes.

His brief lineage is:
Daniel B. Gray (b. 1814 in Ohio) and Elizabeth Wilson (b. 01 Apr 1820 in KY)
John Amos Gray (b. 03 Mar 1845, Owen County, IN)
Mary A. Gray (b. 1849)
Laura A. Gray (b. 1851)
William F. Gray (b. 1853)
Perthena Gray (b. 1855)

John Amos Gray married Hanna M. Davis (b. 26 Jul 1850 in IN) on 19 Sep 1866 in Owen County, IN
Children of this first marriage are:
Daniel B. Gray (b. 1869)
Ida May Gray (b. 09 May 1872)

John Amos Gray married Mary Ann Coffee (b. 08 Mar 1862, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL) on 08 Mar 1893 in Montgomery County, IL
Children of this second marriage are:
Hazel Fern Gray (b. 05 Apr 1895)
John A. Gray (Jr.) (b. Sep 1897)
Thomas Ross Gray (b. 08 Sep 1900)

John Amos Gray (Sr.) was in the Civil War, and died in a soldier's and sailors' home on 12 Jun 1911 in Clark County, IN

Found in 1860, 1870, and 1880 censuses in Cloverdale, Putnam County, IN

Re: John Amos Gray, b. 03 Mar 1845

allisonvilleimports — 2009-10-12 02:25:16Z

I have his original Civil War Picture. Let me know if you have any questions.

Obit Lookup Mary Louise MCNEIL; Greencastle, Putnam

emilyhulbert — 2009-10-06 00:16:00Z

I'm looking for the obit for Mary Louis McNeil. Her third marriage was to Marion Gordon on Feb 6, 1960 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana

Birth: 16 Jul 1907 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Death: 25 May 1991 in Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana
Burial: Marshall, Parke, Indiana

She was the wife of my Great Grandpa's brother.

Thanks in advance!

Emily

Re: Susannah HADDEN m James WILSON 1805 KY

HHaddan — 2009-09-28 20:30:50Z

I do not know if we are talking about the same Jacob Haddan, but my great-great grandfather, Jacob Haddan was born in either Ohio or Pennsylvania in 1805 and died in 1870. If we are talking about the same Jacob Haddan, I am trying to locate his father. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

George Franklin Burns

rmacyr — 2009-09-28 04:02:27Z

I'm looking for information on George Franklin Burns parents. George was born in 1851 and married Hannah Spence Purdy in 1886. I think his parents might have been John Burns and Mary Morris. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Re: Oscar E Gordon of New Maysville IN killed in South Pacific

zenas2 — 2009-09-22 07:19:54Z

Thanks for contacting us and good to know someone cares. It's a small world. I am retired from AT&T (1998) and spent 30 years as an installer repairman. Never did any embassy work but sounds interesting.

Please send a working email address and I will gladly send you information and photo scans of Oscar's grave and of the memorial. If you are able to reach the family please present them yourself but please notify us so we can also have a contact. I have been an author historian currently writing my 9th book about Udorn Royal Thai Air force Base used by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. The 10th book, Lord willing, will be about our Indiana Soldiers and Sailors research here in the islands. Dave ( zenas5@yahoo.com )

Re: Patsy Bandy wed Brewster

videobabs3 — 2009-09-22 04:10:37Z

Can you verify the marriage of Patsy Bandy to George Brewster?
My Grandmother always told me Patsy Bandy was George Brewster's wife, but I seeing where others are using the name Beavers rather than Bandy. You may reply to me directly: nubblesmom@yahoo.com. How are you connected to Brewster/Bandy?
Thanks,
Barb

Re: Oscar E Gordon of New Maysville IN killed in South Pacific

andyfischer5 — 2009-09-21 15:32:58Z

Hi Dave,

My name is Robert A.(Andy) Fischer and I am from Barnard, Indiana which is close to New Maysville. I grew up with some Gordons close by and I will check with them to see if they now this name. I am a former Embassy Marine Guard that finished my tour at Manila only to return and work at the Embassy installing the new telephone system.(1998) The Embassy is rich with military history and I spent many a nights on watch thinking about all that happened there.

I live in Chile now but will be home for xmas and will complete the research while I´m close to William Gordon of barnard, Indiana.

God Bless and take care!

Re: Buis

sleuthesthedead — 2009-09-19 03:04:46Z

I read the book in a library in Indiana and at Salt Lake City.
You can also go to http://books.google.com
enter Biographical and Historical Record of Putnam County under Search Books
click on Biographical and historical record of Putnam County by Mike Marler, Lewis Publishing Company
on the left side of the page click on Find in a Library
You'll get a list of 35 libraries that have the book. If you don't live near one of the libraries, I'd recommend going to your local library and submitting an interlibrary loan request to have photocopies sent of the Buis biographies. I know there was one on p. 472 and another on p. 500

Re: Buis

GaryBuis — 2009-09-19 02:30:09Z

No I have not. How do I find the document. Thank you Gary Buis

Re: Sutherlin in Putnam County

sjurado — 2009-09-05 05:30:19Z

I have been looking for Isaac and Lydia Woodward Southerland. Have you found out any more on them? Lydia is part of my Woodward line.

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

mamatlb — 2009-08-12 14:32:07Z

Hi Kristine- I have a lot of info in a book I had printed out about 5 years ago. I was like you- I became addicted to the research. I will look up everything I have and send it to you. I did not know about that cemetary so I may drive over there in September to take a look at it. I live outside Chicago so it isn't too far. Anyway, I'll look it all up later this afternoon and get back to you.What you have sounds like it is correct. My e-mail address is mamatlb@aol.com if you want to e-mail me directly. ( put Boone in the subject line so I know it isn't spam) Thanks, Teresa Alexander Branda

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

mamatlb — 2009-08-11 22:11:19Z

Hi Cousin! I only have a photo of Harriet and Robert Rollings- my Dad's great-grandparents ( Phoebe's daughter). I will have to visit the Boone Rissler cemetary in Indiana next time I am there to see my Mom. I guess Phoebe was my great-great Grandmother

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

mamatlb — 2009-08-11 21:28:44Z

I was wrong- I just ;looked it up. My Dad's Grandmother was Harriet Rollings- she was the child of Phoebe Rissler and Robert Rollings. Phoege was the daughter of Susan Boone and William Rissler. Phoebe's great-grandfather was Squire Boone, Daniel's brother.

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

mamatlb — 2009-08-11 21:19:27Z

I believe his Grandmother's maiden name was Harriet Rissler but I'll check to make sure!

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

mamatlb — 2009-08-11 19:05:08Z

I don't know of any website. My dad's ancestors were William Rissler and Susan Boone. I have some of my reserach in a book and I will look it up to see what is in there. Teresa Branda

Staggs, Wilson, Gooch, Cully

jdghoosier — 2009-08-02 15:30:34Z

I am trying to find information and correspond with descendants of Margaret Wilson, the daughter of Thomas "Pete" and Lillie (Staggs) Wilson who lived near Bainbridge, IN. Margaret married a Gooch and then a Cully and then remarried Mr. Gooch again. She may be buried at Bainbridge or Roachdale, IN. She did live in Roalchdale, IN. Also, her brother's family: Claude Wilson, his son Richard and wife Carl live someone around Bainbridge and their daughter Kimberly.
Also, looking for the descendants of Joseph "Joe" Staggs'.
Eldon Clay Staggs and Mildred had two children Pauline and Eldon Joe Staggs. Pauline died young.
Dalton Eugene Staggs had three children, he married Ruth Skinner. Any information on these families would be most appreciative. Jim

Allgoods in Putnam and Parke County, Indiana

jdghoosier — 2009-08-02 15:19:16Z

I am looking for information on the family of James Allgood who I believe was born in IN in 1842 and may have been married twice. His second wife was Emma or Emmaline Staggs the daughter of James Franklin Staggs. Their children were Lee Roy, Phillip Clayton "Clay", Frank (married Opal) and Ray (who at one time lived in Indianapolis), then there was a daughter Jessie M. who married Fred Koessler and two daughters Nellie and Mary who died very young. All of these people have passed on. Am trying to find out who James Allgood's parents were and correspond with any descendants of this family. Jim

Lillian Putnam 1888-1930 Rochester New York

oldarch2009 — 2009-07-31 03:03:26Z

Looking for information on the marriage of Lillian Putnam to a William Gyrenus.

William may not be the real first name but I think it is. Gyrwenus may have died in WW1.

Re: Info Missing In My Family Tree

oldarch2009 — 2009-08-12 01:54:20Z

Sorry but do not have any information on Parsons.

Looking for information on Lillian Putnam who was married to a William Cyrenus,a man last name of Billings and to Jim Gray.

She lived in Rochester New York and died there I think in 1935.

Need info on Cyrenus (William,I think) and Billings.

Thanks for any help.

She was related to General Isreal Putnam of Bunker Hill Fame.

Re: Birgie Hurst

michaelholder101 — 2009-07-25 01:34:41Z

My great great aunt, Nancy jane's granddaughter, lived to be 98. She told me that his name was Birtie Hurst. Nancy's obit says Burgie. I can see it being a Burton "Burtie" Hurst. I found a Burton Hurst in the Iowa census records (several years) and he is married to a Nancy J. Both are from Indiana and his wife has simularities to my Nancy Dobbs Bird. However, I have my Nancy is the same census years in other locations and none of the children match so.... the hunt continues. I live in Indiana and can drive to Putnam County in a little over an hour. I would like to get down there to check for a divorce record.
They must have divorced between 1863 and 1867, when she married Samuel J. Bird. I haven't done a lot of work on the Hurst line.

William M. Hicks and Bethina Dobbs Hicks

michaelholder101 — 2009-08-19 23:53:27Z

Is anyone else working this family?

The Republican News
Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana
Thursday, January 3, 1929

Long United In Life Death Fails To Separate

Less than twenty-four hours after the funeral of her husband, William Morton Hicks, his widow, Mrs. Bethina Hicks, aged 88, died at her home east of Mt. Meridian of pneumonia. The funeral was at the Stilesville Baptist Church, yesterday morning. Mr. Hicks, aged 90, died Friday, and Mrs. Hicks, Monday. They are survived by seven children, as follows: Mrs. Sarah Broadstreet, Coatsville; Mrs. Tilman Roark, Stilesville; H. H. Hicks, Mt. Meridian; Mrs. William Coble, Stilesville; Everette Hicks, Stilesville; Thomas Hicks, who is at home, and Edgar Hicks, of Stilesville. A son, Leo Hicks, who was a physician died during the war while in the service. Also three sisters, Mrs. Orlena Buis, Putnam county; Mrs. Orlena Buis, Putnam county; Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess, Eminence, and Mrs. Mary Skelton, of Coatsville.

Re: Buis

GaryBuis — 2009-09-11 21:25:37Z

My name is Gary Buis. I am constructing the Buis tree and searching for facts on the following branch. William Buis 1740-1800, to Elisha Issac Buis 1775-1822, Caleb Buis 1800-1870, William Riley Buis 1830-1893, Milford Lemuel Bis 1858-1944, Clyde Buis 1885-1942. Any information on this branch of the tree would be very helpful Thank you Gary Buis 972-977-2772. Email glbuis@aol.com

Re: Smith

rockhunter83 — 2009-08-25 14:28:55Z

I have finally found her family!

Re: Buis

sleuthesthedead — 2009-09-19 01:39:23Z

Have you read the Buis biography on p. 500 of "Biographical and Historical Record of Putnam County, Indiana" (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887?

Re: Birgie Hurst

sleuthesthedead — 2009-07-27 21:29:51Z

I looked at those census records in Iowa too, and found the Burton Hurst b. 1828 married to a Nancy A in 1870 and 1880, with children born as late as 1869 and widowed in 1900 so it doesn't look like he's your guy. Good luck in your search.

MACCORMACK/MCCORMICK/MCCORMACK/???????????????

wendy1556 — 2009-09-07 18:14:05Z

MICHAEL MACCORMACK C1801-1868,MARRIED TO A MARY DALYC1891-?,MARRIAGE 27/5/1848,ST PAULS ARRAN-QUAY DUBLIN,THERE CHILDREN WILLIAM 1856 IRELAND,MARY 1855,IRELAND,BRIDGET 1854 IRELAND ELIZA 1849 IRELAND MARGARET 1859 IRELAND,CATHERINE 1860,CHESHIRE-HYDE,THERESA 1862 CHESHIRE-HYDE AGNES 1863 CHESHIRE-HYDE,THERE NAME SEEMS TO CHANGE TO MCCORMICK THEN MCCORMACK,

INNIS - Canada/Michigan/Wyoming

bamcgrat — 2009-08-28 15:42:01Z

Is Pauline Gager from early 2000s still posting/reading this board? [Notice she un-subscribed in February 2001.] Pauline was descended from this particular Innis line.

Doing major research and would like to communicate with Pauline or anyone who is also following same heritage trail.

HARNDEN - Connecticut/New York/Canada/Wyoming

bamcgrat — 2009-08-28 15:35:00Z

Is Pauline Gager from early 2000s still posting/reading this board? [Notice that she un-subscribed in February 2001.] Pauline was descended from this particular Harnden line.

Doing major research and would like to communicate with Pauline or anyone who is also following same heritage trail.

Re: Swinford, Tucker, Hamrick, Wright Burials

donmatson63 — 2009-08-20 14:27:21Z

Jim,
Can you tell me specifically where the Pleasant Hill Cemetery is, in Putnam Co.,In. He just said 4.2. miles west of Greencastle.
Do you have a inscription listing for that cemetery & if so, could you tell me about what part of the cemetery that a Green T. Taylor 1847-1917 would be buried in?
Thanks for your help.
Don

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

KristineMartin67 — 2009-08-12 05:28:44Z

Yes, Hi cousin!,
I really wanted to stay and chat a bit, but I had to go to work.
I'm glad you mentioned that Phebe's grandfather was Squire Boone, Daniels brother. With all the Squire's, Daniel's, and Phebe's somtimes it boggles the mind!

I know in Weaks history of Putnam Co., in a Bio of George Rissler, it states Susan Boone is the sister of "the noted Daniel Boone" and that William's sister, Phebe married Daniels brother Squire. This info had me confused for awhile!

Then earlier today on the net I found an article from the Greencastle Banner, dated 13 Jul 2009,titled "Boone Hutcheson cemetery to make major addition" and it reads in part, "Among the members of the Daniel Boone family, possible including his sister and sister in law. Numerous other Boone descendants are buried in the cemetery."

"Three of Squire Boone's (Daniel's Brother) children are buried here. Not everyone agrees that Phoebe Rissler Boone (Squire's wife) is buried in the cemetery."

"Three of her children, Matilda, Irv, and Melmoth are all buried in Boone Hutcheson. Some records show the stone with Phoebe's name was erected by her family when she and squire left Putnam Co. in 1852 for Iowa."
I think the stone they are talking about is the one I have saved under Susan Boone, which still has me confused! Do you know which one I mean?

I guess I just want to make sure I have the correct information.
Your Phoebe and my George's parents were William Rissler and Susan Boone. Susan's parents were Moses and Hannah Boone. and Moses's parents were Squire Boone Jr. and Jane Van Cleve, and this Squire is the brother of Daniel.

Moses Boone, father of Susan, also had a son named Squire and He married Phoebe Rissler. And he also had a son named Daniel A Boone.

Does this all sound correct?
Sorry for rambling on, I've been at this only 3 months, and believe i've become addicted!

Kristine

Re: Jesse Rollings, Nancy Cunningham Rollings

KristineMartin67 — 2009-09-14 01:41:33Z

Hi,
I recognized the Rollings name from recent research. My 3rd gr grandfather George Rissler had a sister named Phebe and she married a Robert Rollings. I have been conversing with a descendant of the Rollings side, we are trying to figure out the Boone Connection. I just did a search and it looks like the parents of Robert Rollings are Jesse Rollings and Nancy Cunningham. What child of Jesse and Nancy are you decended from?
Kristine

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

KristineMartin67 — 2009-08-11 19:36:43Z

Teresa,
Thank you so much, I do have a little on William Rissler but anything new would be exciting! which child of Wm and Susan does your dad descend?
Kristine

Re: Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

KristineMartin67 — 2009-08-11 22:06:15Z

Very cool!
Phebe's brother George Rissler is my 4th Great Grandfather. I descend through George and Martha Morlan Rissler's son William Barzilla Rissler.
You don't by any chance have any photo's do you? I just love having a picture to go with my ancester, even if it is a grave stone.
Kristine

Rissler Family Website? Is there still one?

KristineMartin67 — 2009-08-11 18:40:00Z

Is there still a Rissler website? I used the link but it does not work.
Would love some more info on the Rissler family.
My Grandfather was Wesley Homer Rissler s/o George Wesley Rissler and Edna Baines Hechethorn.
George is s/o William Barzilla Rissler and Emma S Bower.
William is s/o George Rissler and Martha Jane Morlan, who were married in Putnam County.
George is s/o William E Rissler and Susan Boone. Susan is the Granddaughter of Squire Boone, Daniel Boone's brother.

Would love more info on William's parents John Thomas Rissler and Catherine.

Re: Ancestors

jamada2153 — 2009-09-03 00:02:53Z

I have a Sarah Darting who married James Boswell in 1843. Is that who you are looking for? I don't show any of them as marrying a Gardner but I have no spouses for any of them. I show her as having 6 daughters. I am married to a Darting.

Re: KELSO

AnthonyKelso — 2009-08-25 09:27:33Z

Hi, I would like to compare notes on your Kelso tree.

Ive hit a Dead end on everything before Stephen Kelso born july 2 1834. I have conflicting stories of his dad being John Kelso married to an Elizebeth (no last name).

Stephen had a son named William John Kelso born 1861. and its easy from there forward to trace it to my dad Thomas lee Kelso Sr.

Re: Jesse Rollings, Nancy Cunningham Rollings

porkchop8262 — 2009-09-14 00:22:27Z

Jesse Rollings was my ggGrandfather and yes he was born in VA and died in Putham County, IN and he married Nanct Ann Cunningham in Bourton County, KY April 27, 1816.

I have other info I would be willing to share, but I'm not up to date on everything (bits and pieces here & there). Yes, I know how hard it can be to find info.

You can connect me it porkchop@iowatelecom.net

Marv Rollings

Re: ROLLINGS/ WALDEN

porkchop8262 — 2009-09-11 16:17:50Z

Jesse Rollings was my gggGrandfather. He relocated from VA to Putham County, VA in the early 1820'. He married Nancy Ann Cunningham in Bourton County, KY in 1816. gGreatfather Hiram Rollings was born in Putham County, IN and relocated to Clark County, IA after serving in the 10th Indians Voluntary Battery. My part of the Rollings Family has been located in IA every since.

I'm also searching for info on the Rollings name, so any info you can share would be very helkpful.

Marv Rollings

Re: Sutherlin in Putnam County

VickiAmes — 2009-09-05 15:04:09Z

I can't find Lydia after the 1820 census, I think she may have died young. Isaac married a second time to Nancy Ann Martin, 14 April 1846 in Green twp., Scotland county, Missouri. Isaac has a son named John born 1843, Van Buren county, Iowa. I think this is Lydia's son and that she must have died in Van Buren, county, Iowa. Isaac had 5 more children by Nancy.

Info Missing In My Family Tree

J_Nedrebo — 2009-08-10 05:46:09Z

I'm looking for information on Elsie Mae Parsons. She married a Mowery and then later a Norman. I have a Elsie Mae Norman and a Wesley H Norman buried in Williamette National Cemetery not knowing if this is the right people. So I'm looking for any info for her and her husbands and any of there children.

Second I have a Mary Parsons born to Jacob Brummel Parsons and Elizabeth Curry Pruitt. The only info I have is that she was born in 1851, but Jacob and Elizabeth didn't get married til 1864.

So any info on any of these would be greatly appreciated.

Jayson

Re: Levi McGinnis b. 1803, & Levi b. 1815

bly0338 — 2009-08-21 00:08:29Z

Hi William,
Sorry I took so long to answer. As to Mary "E" Mc Ginnis,
My mother got this info from my grandmother many years ago.
They are both deceased now. My grandmother was born in 1880 and died in 1970 (age 90). You say that Mary was shown as being 3 years old in 1950 census. I guess that means she was 15 years old when she married. Thanks for the correction.

I also wanted to say that her mothers maiden name was Bradshaw.

Thanks for the info.

Bett