Shelby - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Margaret Butler listed in 1900 Addison Township

phyllis1443 — 2009-11-02 15:31:14Z

I cannot find any death records in Shelby County Indiana for James Butler or Mary Beaty Butler. Hope you find them in Marion County (Indianapolis).

Re: ALRED----ALLRED FAMILY

sandrajhall — 2009-10-06 15:56:12Z

The only census record I have found of Lewey/Lucy/Lydia Ann Allred before marriage are the 1850 census in Shelby County, IN and state census for Iowa in 1856. I looked for most of the descendants of James Montgomery in 1860 and for her two husbands but no luck.
In 1850 Addison Twp, Shelby County are:
Thomas Allred 41 Farmer born TN
Susannah Allred 31 born KY
Wm. Allred 15
James Allred 11
Anderson Allred 9
Eliza J. Allred 7
Malinda Allred 6
Lewis Allred 3
Sandford Allred 1
Lydia A.Allred 3
All children born in Indiana
Rosanah Montgomery married Thomas Allred in 1838 in Shelby County. I don't have another marriage for Thomas so Rosanah in the marriage record could be Susannah of the census record.

Also in 1850in Addison Twp. Shelby County
James Montgomery age 58 born Penn
Jane age 58 born Tenn
Nancy A. 17 born IN
William P. 20 " "
John A. 13 " "
Jane Russell 33 born Tenn

In the Iowa State census of 1856 in Camp Twp. Polk County:
James Montgomery 62 born Tenn
Jane Montgomery 62 " "
Nancy Montgomery 23 born Indiana
Lewis Allred 9 " "
Lewey Ann Allred 9 " "
Also in Camp Twp. Polk County is Anderson Allred age 16 living with the family of William L. Montgomery.
All are listed as haveing lived in Iowa for 1 year except William L. Montgomery (and family) who had been in Iowa 6 years. William L is not a member of James' family but he is from Shelby County Indiana.

So from this I would believe if James and Jane Montgomery brought these Allred children to Iowa they are grandchildren who were orphaned between 1850 and 1855.

Other possible children of James and Jane.
There is also a James M. Montgomery born 1815 in TN who married 1840 Shelby County IN to Mary Jane Montgomery b. 1820 KY and they moved to Polk County, Iowa.

Rebecca Montgomery b about 1822 TN married Robert Montgomery in Shelby County in 1837 (Robert is the brother of the Mary Montgomery who married James M. Montgomery)

So it COULD be that these are siblings
James M b.1815 TN
Jane b.1817 TN m. ?Russell
Rosannah/Susannah b. 1819 TN/Ky
Rebecca b. 1822 TN
Malinda b. 1827 TN m.Wm Applegate
Eliza b. 1829 IN m. James Applegate

plus the 3 in the household of James in 1850.
Nancy and William died in MO and are buried in the same cemetery as Malinda Montgomery Applegate.
I have no more information on John A. Montgomery.

Anderson Allred born is found in the 1880 and 1900 census and gave TN as the birthplace of both his parents.
He married Barbara Ballard 10 March 1861, Polk County Iowa
and Mary E. De Hart 3 Oct 1882 in Andrew County MO.
I have not found him in 1860 or 1870.
In the home of Melinda Montgomery Applegate in 1870 is Lewis "Olred" age 23.

Re: ALRED----ALLRED FAMILY

tamfray57 — 2009-10-04 02:22:36Z

Thanks for the info you sent. Been doing a little research and found where William Applegate died in Matoon, Coles Co., il. 1865. My great grand mother married the first time in 1864. Would like to find a census where she is living with them or someone. Do you know her parents names or any other info on them? What can you tell me about James and Jane Montgomery? Do you know the names of the other children of James and Jane Montgomery? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks Tamme

Re: Ida May Crane Stout

boots22 — 2009-09-25 17:05:40Z

Oh, this is wonderful news. Maybe we can share information.
Send me e-mail to

JCrane6990@aol.com

Re: Ida May Crane Stout

famtree456 — 2009-09-25 16:42:03Z

Febro Stout was my grandfather

Need information

karensv — 2009-09-25 14:21:35Z

I need someone to check for me.The internet has a marriage record information.
Name: William A Lemon
Spouse Name: Mary Reed
Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1875
Marriage County: Shelby
Source Title 1: Shelby County Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1856-1920 Inclusive Volum
Source Title 3: W. P. A Original Record Located: County Clerk's Of
Book: 10
OS Page: 387
I need someone to check and see if it's Reed or Reel.
I'd appreciate any help.
Karen

Re: Need 1880 census lookup

olee1 — 2009-09-23 15:53:32Z

Jane,
My great-grandmother, Eady McCarty, was a sister to Henry McCarty, your Millie's father. I also have pictures from Indiana of Annis Eades and Hattie Eades taken in the late 1800s. If you have Annis and Hattie in your files, I'd love to hear more about how they connect. My e-mail address is olee1@aol.com. Please contact me.

Olive Harrell Lee

Tracing Raymond WOOD & Fern DILL WOOD, Shelby Co, IN. 1895 - 1940.

janebonacci — 2009-09-23 00:45:03Z

Hi, I am working on the DILL/WORLAND/MCCARTY/EADS/WOOD family histories. Millicent (Mille) McCARTY DILL, was the daughter of Henry McCARTY and Ellen Jane EADS/EADES. Millie's children were Lottie Fern, Olive B., and Jack. Olive was my grandmother.

I have a lot of documentation on Gurney Raymond WOOD and Lottie Fern (DILL) WOOD's childhoods and early marriage years, but am looking to plug some holes. Raymond and Fern both came from Shelby Co, IN and married in 1914. On the 1920 Census they are living together, but the 1930 Census has Fern (listed as married) with her daughter, Dorcus J. Wood, ... but no Raymond.

I would appreciate any help discovering where Raymond may have been in 1930 and future years? Also, I'm looking for information on Dorcus J. Wood. Do you know who she married? I can't find any records except the 1930 census.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Jane Evans (Worland/Dill) Bonacci

Re: Need 1880 census lookup

kdsprunger — 2009-09-23 00:21:21Z

Jane,

Thanks for the offer, and am glad the info was helpful in your search, but I am not related to your McCarty/Eads/Dill family. I enjoy doing lookups for anyone who is in need of that extra help. If you are ever in need of additional info feel free to email direct (sprung6@comcast.net) I will be more than happy to help..............Karen

Re: Need 1880 census lookup

janebonacci — 2009-09-23 00:17:10Z

Hi Karen,

I am working on the McCarty/Eads/Dill/Worland family. I found your posting and was thrilled to find the siblings of my great grandmother, Millie McCarty! Thank you for your research. If you are still interested in this branch of the family, I would love to exchange information.

Have a great day!
Jane Bonacci

Anderson Deiwert / Emma Williams Dix - Clermont Co OH

robbintina — 2009-09-22 00:44:57Z

I am looking for the burial of Anderson Deiwert and 2nd wife Emma Williams Dix Deiwert. Emma died before 1910 (probably Batavia, Clermont Co OH) and Anderson died 16 May 1916 Clermont Co., OH.
He is listed in 1910 Batavia, Clermont Co., OH ED 25 Pg 7A
Deiwert, Anderson 68 IN Widowed Inspector at lumber mill, Myrlte 29 IN (divorced), Richter, Anna 39 IN Hired Woman
I was told they were in Lucy Run Cemetery in Batavia OH, but I have walked that cemetery, and could not locate a stone for either one.
Any help would be appreciated. robbintina@yahoo.com

Re: Viola (Griffin) Kehl descs.

sLABkEHL — 2009-09-10 20:08:33Z

sounds good I will get it together for you asap

Thanks Scott Kehl

Re: Viola (Griffin) Kehl descs.

donmatson63 — 2009-09-10 14:15:54Z

Scott,
Glad to hear from a Kehl descendant.
Would you have any birth, marriage or death dates to go with those names you sent?
I try to get as complete info. on any descendant as I can get.
Are you interested in info. on Omer's ancestors which would be on the Griffin side?
In exchange for info. on the younger generations, I could help you with info. on the older generations.
Your distant cousin
Don

Re: Viola (Griffin) Kehl descs.

SlabKehl1 — 2009-09-10 01:35:40Z

Hello, I am the grandson of Omer Kehl. he first married my grandmother Sara Alice Reid and they had one son Thomas R. Kehl. They divorced and he remarried and lady name Martha and they had two sons George and William. They lived in Fishers Indiana. My father Thomas kehl had two sons Greg and Scott both grew up on the eastside of Indy George had three children Shannon, Gregory and Geoffrey all from Fishers, William had two children Melissa and William Jr who is deceased They all lived in fishers. if you need more info I would love to share with you

Thanks Scott Kehl

Jesse M. Williams & Family Information

kinseeker125 — 2009-08-31 23:26:25Z

Jesse M. Williams Family Information

Jesse M. Williams - b. 25 Nov 1840 Madison County, IN d. 6 Jul 1913 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
m. Margaret E. Cottrell 20 Nov 1863 Alfont, Madison County, IN
Margaret - b. 19 May 1841 Madison County, IN. d. 5 Jan 1907 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Children:

1. Willard Williams - b. 29 Aug. 1864 Madison County, IN d. 10 Oct 1865 Madison County, IN

2. Newton E. Williams - b. 22 Nov 1866 Madison County, IN d. 29 Jan 1947 Johnson County, IN
m. 1st Harriet S. Rush 11 Mar 1888 Shelby County, IN
Harriet - b. 8 Feb 1869 Shelby County, IN d. 14 Dec 1930 Shelby County, IN
m. 2nd Mary A. House 4 Nov 1931 Shelby County, IN Mary - b. 2 Aug 1869 Shelby County, IN d. 12 Feb 1952 Johnson County, IN

3. Samuel D. Williams - b. 7 Sep 1869 Madison County, IN d. 29 Jan 1951 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
m. Amanda "Belle" Poland 7 Sep 1892 Fairland, Shelby County, IN "Belle" - b. 12 Aug 1871 Shelby County, IN d. 22 Oct 1961 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

4. Eva A. Williams - b. 12 Jan 1872 Madison County, IN d. 23 Sep 1948 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
m. Robert L. Weaver 27 Mar 1892 Fairland, Shelby County, IN Robert - b. May 1869 North Carolina d. 26 Apr 1919 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

5. Ethel M. Williams (Male) - b. 22 Oct 1874 Madison County, IN d. 19 Jul 1964 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN (did not marry)

6. Maud P. Williams - b. 31 Jan 1878 Madison County, IN d. 10 Apr 1971 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN m. Fred H. Mueller 4 Apr 1900 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
Fred - b. 18 May 1880 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN d. 13 Jun 1972 Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Researched by Judith Williams

Several descendants of this family have done DNA testing and are in Williams DNA Group 8. The group has a Williams DNA blog which includes this family as well as many of the ancestors of the participants in Group 8. The furthest back ancestor of DNA group 8 is Charles Williams who died in 1692 in Charles City County, Virginia.

The blog address is: http://williamseekers.blogspot.com

The Williams DNA web site is an extensive and informative site containing many Williams lines, it also has great information about DNA testing. The Williams DNA project now includes over 700 members, making it one of the largest. The address is:
http://williams.genealogy.fm/index.php

For more information please reply to this message.

Thanks,

kin_skr at yahoo.com

Surnames: Cottrell, Rush, House, Poland, Weaver, Mueller

Re: I FOUND MY BIRTH FAMILY~~

marilynwilson34 — 2009-08-31 17:24:08Z

my husbands family hardins from franklin johnson cnty .my mother in law was belva irene hardin wilson

Re: VanPelt and Mendenhall marriage 1838

marilynwilson34 — 2009-08-31 17:18:02Z

mendenhall do you have a nettie jane in your line .she was my grandmothers mother

William Williams & Family Information

kinseeker125 — 2009-08-30 16:50:00Z

William Williams was born 20 December 1760 Ft. Pitt (now Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania). He married (1) Elizabeth Dailey abt. 1786 Brunswick Co. Virginia and (2) Margaret Plunkett 13 October 1796 in Bourbon Co. Kentucky. They lived in Brunswick Co. Virginia, Bourbon Co. Kentucky and Preble Co. Ohio.

Their Children were:
(By 1st wife- Elizabeth)
John R. Williams- b. 06 May 1789, Brunswick Co. Virginia
William D. Williams- b. 04 January 1794, Brunswick Co. Virginia

(By 2nd wife- Margaret)
Jesse Williams- b. 14 December 1797, Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Sarah “Sally” Williams- b. 25 November 1800, Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Joseph Williams- b. 20 March 1803, Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Mary “Polly” Williams- b. 30 December 1805, Near Eaton, Preble Co. Ohio
Infant Williams- b.1808- (Died in Infancy), Eaton, Preble Co. Ohio
David Williams- b. 19 February 1810, Preble Co. Ohio
Absalom Williams- b.23 December 1811, Preble Co. Ohio
Robert Williams- b. 02 April 1814, Preble Co. Ohio

Several descendants of this family have done DNA testing and are in Williams DNA Group 8. The group has a Williams DNA blog which includes this family as well as many of the ancestors of the participants in Group 8. The furthest back ancestor of DNA group 8 is Charles Williams who died in 1692 in Charles City County, Virginia.

The blog address is: http://williamseekers.blogspot.com

The Williams DNA web site is an extensive and informative site containing many Williams lines, it also has great information about DNA testing. The Williams DNA project now includes over 700 members, making it one of the largest. The address is:
http://williams.genealogy.fm/index.php

For more information please reply to this message.

Thank You

Kin_skr at yahoo.dot com

Earl Patten/Patton, b. 1860 of William & Eliza Cole Patten

dryheatdan — 2009-02-08 15:24:01Z

I don't know if I am dealing with a set of twins or with birth date theft.

The 1860 Green Lake County, Wisconsin lists Earl Patton(Patten), age 2 months, son of William F. Patton(Patten) and Eliza Jane Cole. The census was taken July 13, 1860 so Earl would have been born in May, 1860. Earl does not appear in the 1870 census when William and Eliza have moved back to Shelby County, Indiana, and this is is supported by "Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana" which notes that two of Eliza's children died in infancy.

The 1870 Shelby County, Indiana census lists no Earl but Eliza's next child, Rebecka Patten. She was age 9 in 1870 so she would have been born between July 1861 and June 1862. She did not appear in the 1860 census.

In the 1880 Shelby County census, Rebecca is now listed as 20 years old, which would push her birthday back to 1860.

"Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana" and the 1900 census both show Rebecca's birth date as May 1860, but if that is correct, why wasn't she listed with Earl in the 1860 census?

Does anyone have any better information?

Re: Are there any records for the Shelby Co. Methodist Episcopal Church 1820's-1840's?

JohnLGerman — 2009-03-12 21:40:16Z

I believe the answer is 'Yes'.

HOPKINS MCDOUGAL

specials — 2009-02-01 17:20:14Z

Looking for the parents of Belle McDougal. Hopkins McDougal b. 1809 Scotland, was listed in the 1870 Federal Census living in Moral Twp. Shelby Co. IN with a daughter named Belle. The Belle I'm looking for married a Tharp.
Hopkins McDougal died Aug. 20,1888 in I believe Shelby Co.
Does anyone know this McDougal family?
Thank you,
Rebecca Merritt
Lebanon, IN

Jacob Krick and Elizabeth Lambert

b_l_t — 2009-04-25 20:13:15Z

I found a 2004 posting you made in 2004. I want to ask you if you have a Jacob K. Krick born 1817 Bavaria, died 1897, Ripley County, Indiana, which is very close to Shelby County. His mother's name was Maria. Jacob and Elizabeth Krick are buried in Cravens Cemetery in Milan. I believe that somewhere there could be documentation as to where Elizabeth's parents (Martin & Alberdina Lambert/Lampert) are buried.

Re: Photo Album: Hupp, Hilbebrand, Shelby Co

joecan — 2009-04-06 01:20:13Z

Probably. I'd have to look. How are you related to them?

Thanks

Re: Thomas Henry Welch and Elizabeth Jacobs

ikeller — 2009-04-18 19:37:07Z

Thank you. Is the Welch family file about Thomas Henry Welch's family or another Welch family?

Re: Are there any records for the Shelby Co. Methodist Episcopal Church 1820's-1840's?

Compmary — 2009-03-12 22:23:28Z

I would be very interested in knowing about Harrell records from the Brandywine church in Fairland.

Re: ANNIS, PRICE surnames

JethroMartin — 2009-06-04 15:32:29Z

Nancy,

You sent me a message concerning the Notbohms. However, your message was structured in such a way that any response was blocked. I had no way of sending you a response. So, I tried going thru one of your other messages, hoping it wasn't blocked as well.

If you want to continue contacting me concerning the Notbohm line, please contact me at:

AdAstraorbust@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Larry

Re: ALRED----ALLRED FAMILY

sandrajhall — 2009-08-30 13:16:41Z

I response to a query on the Montgomery surname board on GenForum, I have been researching the family of Melinda Montgomery born about 1827 TN married William Applegate in Shelby County in 1848 and think she is your Allred's aunt not her mother. I believe Melinda's parents were James and Jane Montgomery who were in 1850 in Addison Twp, Shelby County both age 58.

Rosanah Montgomery married Thomas Allred in 1838 in Shelby County. In the 1856 State Census of Iowa, Polk County James and Jane Montgomery both 62 born TN, with Nancy Ann age 23,also Lewis and Levey Ann ALLRED age 9. In the home of William L. Montgomery (a nephew of Mary and Robert of Shelby County) is Anderson ALRED age 16.
In the 1850 census is the family of Thomas Allred age 41 TN in Addison Twp Shelby County with Susannah 31 KY and many children including Anderson 9 and Lewis and Lydia A. age 3 (another child Sandford age 1 is listed between Lewis and Lydia, I don't conclude that she is not part of this family) I don't have another marriage for Thomas so the Susannah and Rosanah maybe the same person. There is no Allred names in the 1860 census for Shelby County.
Anderson is found in the 1880 and 1900 census and gave TN as the birthplace of both his parents.
In the home of Melinda Applegate in 1870 is Lewis "Olred" age 23.

Margaret Butler listed in 1900 Addison Township

stclareusa1 — 2009-08-02 06:47:40Z

Looking for info on Margaret Butler. In the 1900 US Census she is listed as the daughter of James Butler and Mary Beaty Butler. Listed as being born in Indiana, but that is not correct. She was born in Allamakee County, Iowa (West Ridge-Waukon) in April, 1883. James was married to a Catherine Curtin from Iowa for a little over two years and she died December 13, 1883 after the birth on Margaret. James left Iowa and re-married a Mary Beaty from Richmond, Indiana area. James and Mary's 2 children (John Clare and Pearl C.) were born in Richmond, later moved to Shelby County, Indiana and finally to Indianapolis. Margaret we think left home from Addison Township, and possible went West. Possibly into Western Canada,but not sure. I am trying to make a positive connection of two things. 1.That James Butler who I know for sure his middle name is "Joseph" is the same James Butler from Waukon, Iowa, and 2. that Catherine Curtin had a child named Margaret during the little over two years she was married to James Butler in West Ridge, Iowa. James Butler was born in New York State, I think in Dunkirk, NY in January of 1857. Thank You.

Re: Old Graveyard - WILKINS AND SHARP SURNAMES

maryjanegoss — 2009-02-01 16:24:19Z

I have no relation to these names, but take a second to look up census info.
Otley and his wife Letty, lived in Moral Township, Shelby county, and appear on the census as early as 1840. They were from North Carolina. 1860 census shows Otley was from Stokes County North Carolina, and Letty from Rockingham County.

Re: Photo Album: Hupp, Hilbebrand, Shelby Co

ohioweaver — 2009-04-04 19:50:27Z

Just found this info today, 2009, and realized that these Hildebrand family is my own family members. Do you still have the photo's?

Thanks

McFarland, William E. (looking for obit ) he died 5 March 1909

Jil89 — 2009-07-14 18:12:21Z

I am looking for a copy of obit for William E. McFarland, his dates are 1839 Ohio/IN - 5 March 1909 Shelbyville Shelby County, IN - his wife is the former Amanda A. Shields.

Jil

McFarland, William E. (looking for obit ) he died 5 March 1909

Jil89 — 2009-07-14 18:12:09Z

I am looking for a copy of obit for William E. McFarland, his dates are 1839 Ohio/IN - 5 March 1909 Shelbyville Shelby County, IN - his wife is the former Amanda A. Shields.

Jil

DeMoss/Demoss, Floyd R. (looking for obit) died 22 Aug 1998

Jil89 — 2009-07-14 18:09:41Z

I am looking for copy of obit for Floyd R. DeMoss/Demoss, his dates are the 21 March 1904 Decatur County, In - 22 August 1998 Shelbyville Shelby County, IN bur: Forest Hill Cemetery Shelby County, IN - his wife is Bessie Gertrude Owens.

His parents are Benjamin Wallace DeMoss & Euphamie McFarland.

Jil

info

jimjean154 — 2009-07-19 21:14:08Z

I am still searching for info on the following

Rhoda Tucker married 1836 Jefferson Reese lst
married 1848 Felix Bisel/Beisel

1850, in Shelby Co., 1860 in Coles Co., Ill., 1870 back in Shelby Co., Ind., Hendricks Twp.

e-mail jhoppy9@cox.net

Re: ANNIS, PRICE surnames

jwwalt — 2009-02-11 19:32:50Z

Thank you for your response but I have no real leads on James Price's origins. My George Annis age, etc. is consistent with a George Annis born in Doddington, Cambridgeshire who disappeared from there by time George appeared in OH but I've found nothing to show a connection before they appear in Shelby County IN.

George seems to have spent his final years in the Price home in Wayne County IL so he may be buried near James Price. Do you happen to know what cemetery the Prices are buried in?

James' origin is likely given in naturalization papers filed in the county where he was naturalized, if he became a citizen, so you might try lookling for that.

Jack

Nettie Waggoner Obit.

yellowfeather31 — 2009-01-17 16:12:38Z

Can some one look up the Obit for Nettie V died Apr. 20 2008.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give me. M. Miller

Children of Rene Mahan in Shelby County

heatherkuhn_1 — 2009-04-29 17:47:44Z

I am looking for a list of children for Rene Mahan, born around 1779 in Virginia. He married Mary and they lived in Bourbon County, Kentucky; Harrison County, Kentucky and Shelby County, Indiana. I have a VERY tentative connection from one of my ancestors to Rene, but I cannot make the connection without knowing his children. My ancestor's name is Caroline Mahan, born 1804 in Kentucky. She married Charles M. Webb and then Gerald/Gerrard Spurrier. Charles Webb and Rene Mahan are listed just doors away from each other on a census from Shelby County in 1840. Any help is appreciated!

Re: Viola (Griffin) Kehl descs.

lchesser4 — 2009-07-10 22:33:07Z

We are very distantly connected to members of the Drager family. They include: Mannie Drager who married Samuel Lemaster(s) and Louis Drager who married Phoebe J. Cherry. Louis and Phoebe had at least one son named Andrew L. b. 1879. Phoebe's brother Martin A. Cherry b. 1861 married Jane Florence Shaw in 1885, daughter of John and Celina (Willets) Shaw. John Shaw was the younger brother of Rebecca(Shaw)Barmore, my husband John Chesser's great-great grandmother. His great-great grandfather's brother John H. Barmore married Melinda Lemaster(s)in 1848.

Re: Are there any records for the Shelby Co. Methodist Episcopal Church 1820's-1840's?

Judith_62002 — 2009-03-12 20:19:02Z

Hi John,

I am very interested in the Brandywine Methodist Church in Fairland. Are those records also at DePauw? I'm planning a trip to Indiana and would go there if the Brandywine records are available.

Thanks for any help or advice,
Judith
jw62002 at yahoo dot com

Re: Are there any records for the Shelby Co. Methodist Episcopal Church 1820's-1840's?

Judith_62002 — 2009-03-13 01:38:24Z

Thanks so much! I'm adding Greencastle to my (ever-growing) list of places to research in Indiana. Glad to learn about this one.

If you have any other information to share about the Brandywine Church, my family names are Steward (Stewart), Williams, Henricks (Hendricks), James, Padrick, Wharton, Crum, Ivey and many others!

Thanks,
Judith

Re: Viola (Griffin) Kehl descs.

donmatson63 — 2009-07-11 13:16:47Z

Kathryn,
Thank you for answering my query & for a little more info. on the Kehl's than I previously had. All I put in my query is all I have, so any extra info. on any later descendants, I would really appreciate.
Thanks
Don

Paul Cross, Fallen soldier of WWI

sarrge — 2009-03-16 02:20:15Z

The following is part of the oral history of my family. My grandfather, Earl Francis "Butch"Neal, member of the 150th Field Artillery, 42nd Division, served with Paul Cross in Battery E. The artillery pieces were pulled by teams of horses and part of the gun crew(which had about a dozen men) cared for them(including strapping special horse-issue gas masks in place when the poison gas attack alarm sounded!) while the others manned the gun. These duties were rotated on a regular schedule (unless the unit was under attack). In any event, either duty could be quite arduous. Can you imagine trying to keep horses calm during an artillery barrage? Grandpa said they even tried stuffing cotton in the horse’s ears to help block out the noise. On 5 June 1918 in Baccarat, (Lorraine Sector), France, Butch had just returned to horse duty; when suddenly there was a huge explosion-their gun (a six-inch howitzer) had blown up; killing Paul Cross and Bernard Hurst of Shelbyville and wounding Frank Roth Huntington of Decatur County. Grandpa said that part of the lanyard (rope) which, when pulled, fired the weapon, was still clutched in Paul's hand. I can't help thinking how close the school came to having the Earl Neal Gym and how my mother, Frances Evelyn would not have been born and I would not be here writing this.

Nobbe, Cort

reyr51 — 2009-07-20 13:37:21Z

Hi, My husband's family are related to the nobbe's from ahmburg, in. I would like information on this line. I'VE DONE SOME RESEARCH ALONG THIS LINE BUT DON'T HAVE MUCH FAMILY HELP AS MY MOTHER IN LAW IS VERY SECRETIVE AND MY HUSBAND DOESN'T KNOW MUCH

Re: ANNIS, PRICE surnames

natinsley — 2009-02-10 18:54:44Z

This James Price was my g-g-g-g grandfather. We came from James, his son Edward Charles Price, and his son Henry Preston Price. Would love to know where in England James was from. If possible, keep me in the loop. Thanks, Nancy

Old Graveyard - WILKINS AND SHARP SURNAMES

vlynnrobinson1949 — 2009-02-01 00:09:30Z

there is a graveyard in a field in Shelby Co, Ind.

I checked it out, some of the headstones were readable.

Otley Wilkens B. 12/11/1812
D. 05/06/1866

Wife, Letty B. 10/29/1819
D. 07/27/1899

Elnara Sharp B. 05/12/1872
D. 09/19/1877

William Sharp B. 03/08/1861
D. 01/29/1881

hope this helps someone

Vickie Robinson vlynn_robinson@yahoo.com

George, Alexander & Alice Rains Virginia Ohio Indiana 1800's

bung89 — 2009-06-09 22:13:36Z

I am looking for information on George Rains and his son Alexander Rains.

George died in Shelby County, Indiana around 1835. He was married to a Mary Ann. After his death, she married John Keith in Shelby County, Ind.

Alexander was born in Virginia (West Virginia)in 1820. He went to Indiana with his parents, maybe through Ohio.

My Great-grandmother Alice Rains Kelly was born in Boggstown on 21 May 1871, daughter of Alexander Rains 1820-1875 and Harriet Kenton Rains 1835-1874. She married George Kelly in 1890 in Marion County, Ind and died in Rushville, Rush County, Ind. 25 October, 1962.

I also located seven siblings of Alice - John T born 1857, George H Rains 1859-1925, Nancy born 1864, Bill born in 1866, Estelle Rains White born 1869, Sevonig born 1870 and Isabelle Almeda born 1873.

Alice's parents died when she was 3 years old. I think Alice went to live with John and Molly Swails. I believe the Swails lived in Acton, Ind. I haven't found any info on the Swails, nor do I know where the other children went to live. John Swails signed her marriage application as her guardian and listed Alice as an orphan.

Any info will really help

Re: Children of Rene Mahan in Shelby County

phyllis1443 — 2009-04-30 15:00:49Z

There is an estate record listed for John R. Mahan. It is about the right time period. If there was any residue left after paying his debts, the heirs are probably listed.
http://www.shelbycountyindiana.org/courthouse/estate_records...

Re: Paul Cross, Fallen soldier of WWI

phyllis1443 — 2009-03-19 10:55:26Z

May I post this on the Shelby County family history website?
phyllis@shelbycountyindiana.org

Re: Viola (Griffin) Kehl descs.

eaglesixe — 2009-07-10 16:08:44Z

I have a little bit of info. I am researching the Kehl family as I am related to them, please let me know if you have info on them.

1. Grace E. Kehl b. 10 Aug. 1895 Indiana (source: Shelby County marriage records on ancestry.com have birth info)She married John Marshall Cutter.

2. Russell T. Kehl b. 17 July 1899 Indiana (source: Shelby County marriage records on ancestry.com) He married Stella Marie Drager.
children: Edward Kehl b. 24 Sep. 1919 Shelby County (source Shelby County births on ancestry.com)

Stella's obit gives names of surving children as:
Mae L. Kehl of Shelbyville
Mary DePrez of Shelbyville
Marion R. Kehl (son) of Indianapolis
it says a son preceded her in death.
The obit of Stella Marie Drager Kehl is in The Shelbyville News on 23 Jan. 1989 and is posted on the shelbycountyindiana.org website and at www.findagrave.com

3. Omer H. Kehl b. 02 Nov. 1902; he died Feb. 1982 (source: SSDI record has birth info on ancestry.com) He is with the family on the 1910 and 1920 census for Shelby County, Indiana.

4. Goldie L. Kehl probably b. 06 Sep. 1907 note: the child's name is not given on the birth info at source: Shelby County birth info at www.shelbycountyindiana.org; however, she is on census for 1910 Shelby County at 3 years of age and 1920 at 12 years of age, so it should be the same person.

5. George F. Kehl b. 11 Sep. 1909 (source: shelbycountyindiana.org website has Shelby County, Indiana births) Also on 1910 census for Shelby County, Indiana.

6. Mary E. Kehl b. 10 Jan. 1912 (source; shelbycountyindiana.org website has Shelby County, Indiana births) She is on 1920 census at age 7 for Shelby County, Indiana.

Sincerely,
Kathryn Brunick

Re: Chapman's in Shelby Co.

blueiizz38 — 2009-05-12 16:26:59Z

I purchased a very old family bible on ebay for decorative purposes, which has several of the names you have listed in your message. I would like to contact a family member as this is a beautiful bible with dates back to 1790 with photographs, a wedding invitation from 1882, high school graduation invitation from 1893, a calling card and notes. Please contact me at blueiizz_38@yahoo.com. I would love to be able to get this bible back to the rightful owners.

Some of the names are Chapman, Hitchock, Tindall, Miller, Kennedy, Blanchard