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Re: Spelts family history

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-09-05 18:03:54Z

Hi Sharon, Was glad to get a response. As I said my husbands dad was Joseph Spelts, his grandpa was Riley and Great grandpa was Willis, We already have a lot of information and some of the family tree. We have a lot of information already but could always use more. I would love to share and trade info. My address is 840 Wooded Trail #3 Scottsburg, In. 47170 and Phone is 812-595-4571. There is still family living in Greene County that we are in touch with. We would like to find out about those in Colorado as we know they are related. Health, happiness and blessings to you. Sincerely John and Patricia Spelts.

Re: Spelts family history

SharonSCHULTZ44 — 2009-09-05 00:16:05Z

Eliza Reed is my grandmothers sister. And Riley is a uncle to me, his father Willia Spelts is a grandfather to me. I am related to both sides of the family and will be glad to help you. Sharon Schultz
drschultz@hot.rr.com

Re: Spelts history

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-26 20:21:16Z

My Grandmother was Eliza Jane Reed. She was married to a Rainbow before she maried my grandpa Riley Spelts. Tx John Spelts

Re: information

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-26 20:04:59Z

Your Grandpa worked in Cascdes Park for several years in Bloomigton,Indiana. My Father Joseph Wayne Spelts was his nephew., the son of Riley Adeline Spelts and Eliza Jane Reed Spelts. John Wayne Spelts

Re: grandpa

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-26 20:01:32Z

Hi this is John Spelts. Jessie Florence was my dads double cousin. My Grandma was Eliza Jane Reed.If we can be of any help, let us know. My Grandpa was Riley Spelts.

Re: Spelts/Benjamin

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-26 19:54:44Z

Hi My Grandpa wasRiley Spelts whomarrie Eliza Jane Reed, his brother Ben married Millie SarahReed and they moved to Colorado around 1926 because of their son Henrys health. Joseph Carter Spelts, another brother married Nora Reed. Noras parents were Rufus Reed and Mary Ellen Christy. The Spelts Dad was Willis and his Dad was John Spelts. Write back, Interested in shring information.

Re: information

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-25 00:23:51Z

Hello Im John Spelts son of Joseph Wayne Spelts and Grandson of Riley Spelts and Eliza Reed, I to am lookin for and sharing info about the Reed/Spelts family, Your Grandpa was from Jasonvile,Greene County Indiana. His brother Ben was born in 1880 and died in 1931 in Colorado where he had moved to with his wife Millie because of their son Henrys health. Della Reed a cousin lives in Martinsville Indiana at the Kenmar Apts. She might remmbr some info about the reed family. Write back. would be glad to hear from you.

Re: Spelts in Green County IN

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-25 00:12:47Z

Hello my name is John Wayne Spelts, My dad was Joseph Wayne Spelts, His dad Was Riley Spelts. HiS Grandmother was Eliza Reed.Ben and Joseph Carter were his Great uncles. Would be interested in sharing information on my family. My dads brothers were Rufus, Willis, Elmer, Lester and they hd a sister named May.Thre was also a boy named Alva Carl. Please contact me. Thx

Spelts family history

patriciaspelts09 — 2009-07-23 22:34:28Z

Hi I am John Spelts son of Joseph Spelts who was married to Geneva Frye of Switz City Indiana County Greene. My Grandpa was Riley Spelts My Grandma was Eliza Reed. I am searching for any ino I can find. I also no Grandma was married to a Rainbow but dont know the first name. I remember Willis. Dad hd brothers and a sister. A lot of the Spelts family is buried in Jasonvlle cememtery in Jasonville Indiana.Dads brothers were Rufus, Elmer, Willis, and I think a sister named Mary their are other brs too. Please contact us. I also kno that three bros married three sisters. THe families were from Greene County Indiana. Thx for your help

Re: relatives of Willis Spelts 1907 to 1968 lakeville,In

Spelts51 — 2008-08-25 03:01:50Z

Hi there, I am Willis's son, Bobby, my sisters name is Kathy we are his kids when he was married to Frances, I now live in florida, I left Lakeville in 1978, my mother passed on in 1991. I was wondering if Bill or his wife Betty was still living.

Re: Elizabeth Harrison Spelts born 1807 TN

david1u8ir6fpu7spru8vc597etthufgnj — 2008-03-24 01:57:19Z

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Harrison
Born: 2 Sep 1807 Tennesee
Died: 10 Mar 1860 Greene County, Indiana

Here is what I have on her husband John:
Highland Townships site of County's worst mishap:

John was killed when at Hunters Mill.The boiler had ran dry and was red hot,When they added the cold water ,the boiler burst and killed several men.John Spelts being one of them.

His marker at the cem. was broken into four pieces,on the largest piece ws written Epitaph:
"I am a soldier of the Cross
A follower of the Lamb
But i shall fear to own his cause
Or Blush to speak his name"

!CENSUS: 1840 U.S., census, Greene County, Indiana, page 116.
1 male under 5 [Carter 4]
1 male 10 - 15 [Henry 12]
<<1 male 30 - 40 [John 38]>>
1 female under 5 [Betsey 2]
2 females 5 - 10 [Mary 8, Sarah 6]
1 female 10 - 15 [Cynthia 10]
1 female 30 - 40 [Elizabeth 33]

!CENSUS: 1850 U.S., census, Greene County, Indiana, District No., 40, Center Township, page, 293, dwelling 206, family 206.
<> 48 (m)(w) Farmer $300 b. Kentucky cannot R/W
Spelse Betsey 43 (f)(w) Keeps house b. Tennessee. cannot R/W
Spelse Henry 22 (m)(w) Laborer b. Kentucky
Spelse Cynthia 20 (f)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Polly 18 (f)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Sally 16 (f)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Carter 14 (m)(w) b. Indiana - this is Joseph Carter Spelts
Spelse Betsey 12 (f)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Nancy 10 (f)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Eliza 8 (f)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse John 6 (m)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Willis 2 (m)(w) b. Indiana
Spelse Washington 4 (m)(w) b. Indiana

!CENSUS: 1860 U.S., census, Greene County, Indiana, Center Township, page 659, dwelling 509, family 509.
<> 57 (m)(w) Farmer $1000/$400 b. Kentucky
Spelts Mary 28 (f)(w) Sewing b. Indiana
Spelts Sarah 25 (f)(w) Sewing b. Indiana
Spelts Nancy 18 (f)(w) Sewing b. Indiana
Spelts Eliza A. 16. (f)(w) Sewing b. Indiana
Spelts John R. 15 (m)(w) Farm hand b. Indiana
Spelts George W. 13 (m)(w) b. Indiana
Spelts Willis 11 (m)(w) b. Indiana
Spelts Sarah E. 6 (f)(w) b. Indiana

!CENSUS: 1870, U.S., census, Greene County, Indiana, Center Township, page 281, dwelling 15, family 15.
<> 67 (w)(m) Farmer $1200/$896 b. Kentucky
Spelts Sarah 44 (w)(f) Keeping house b. Kentucky
Spelts Polly 36 (w)(f) Weaving b. Indiana
Spelts Sarah 34 (w)(f) on occup., b. Indiana
Spelts Willis 21 (w)(m) Farm Hand b. Indiana
Spelts Rhoda A. 4 (w)(f) b. Indiana
Spelts Elsworth 2 (w)(m) b. Indiana
Spelts Margaret 2 (w)(f) b. Indiana
Spelts Sarah 14 (w)(f) b. Indiana

LETTER: I arrived at the late mill site three miles west of Newark, Greene County, known as Hunters Mill, last Friday, 16th inst. Just after the boiler exploded and in time to witness one of the most heartrending and sickening scenes our county ever witnessed. The mutilated bodies of the dead and wounded were scattered in every direction. When I arrived there were eleven persons already dead and another died in a very short time. There was also several persons wounded. The names of the dead are: Absalom Vandevender whose body was cut in two, John Spelts, John Wilkie, James Hunter, Irvin Ray, Sarves Bays, and a son of George Bended, two sons of David Bender and John Hunter. The wounded are all badly hurt and are not expected to recover. Nothing is known as to the cause of the explosion, every thing about the boiler and engine seemed all right a few minutes before the said occurrence. It is thought the mortality would not have been so great had it not been hailing and the men gathered about the boiler. This sad accident has cast a gloom over the entire community. Yours, A. Lee

Hunter?s Mill, also known as Hunter Brothers' Shingle Mill, was owned by the Hunter brothers: James, John, and David. The mill was located in the northeastern part of Greene County in Highland Township between Calvertsville and Newark on County Road 450 East. Hunter?s Mill was located in the heavily timbered land along Goose Creek. Because of the lack of good roads and bridges, along with the great demand for timber, Hunter?s Mill was able to stay in operation even with the nearby sawmills in Calvertsville and Newark.

Trees were harvested using various methods. Two common practices used during the winter were (1) to let the trees fall down from the winter frost and (2) to wrap chains around the trees and have horses pull them down. The logs would then be stacked at random by a clearing near Hunter?s Mill.
Small accidents at sawmills were not uncommon during pioneer days because of the type of machinery used and lack of safety standards. However, the accident at Hunter?s Mill in March, 1876, was not soon forgotten. The March thaw had not yet occurred and the creek on which the sawmill was located was still ice cold. The boiler of the steam sawmill had run dry and was red hot. When the ice cold water was poured into the red-hot boiler, almost instantly it exploded. People could hear the sound of the explosion miles away. The sawmill was scattered with destruction.

On that day nineteen men and boys were present at the sawmill. Twelve of them were killed outright; one was mortally wounded; six were seriously injured. Those that were killed were James Hunter, John Hunter, John Spelts, Absalom Vandeventer, John Wilkie, two little sons of David Hunter, a son of John Hamilton, a son of George Rea, a son of Henry Sarver, a son of George Bended, and a son of Jacob Brubaker. James Hunter had a son present who later died from the blast. Today if a person were to go to the sawmill site, one would see only a saucer-shaped ditch where the mill once stood. Grass, trees, and wildlife have reclaimed the area. A sense of peace and quiet now fill the air, but the explosion at Hunter?s Mill will be remembered as the event that brought the mill to its untimely end.

More About JOHN SPELTS:
Burial: Conder Cem.-Center Twp.,Greene Co.,Indiana1
Cause of Death: Killed when the boiler at Hunters Mill exploded
Occupation: Farmer

Re: Elizabeth Harrison Spelts born 1807 TN

2006-09-14 03:45:59Z

John & Elizabeth "Harrison" Spelts would be my ggggrandparents. I have the following information:

Elizabeth
born - 9-2-1807 in TN
death - 3-10-1860 in Greene Co., IN (burial possibly in Condor cem., Greene Co.)
married John Spelts 1827 in KY

I too have always heard of Elizabeth being related to the Presidents Harrison. As a matter of fact, I think there is a note in an old family bible relating to this. I will check it out and post any new info.

Elizabeth Harrison Spelts born 1807 TN

sharon1702 — 2006-09-14 03:45:40Z

I am looking for information on my GG grandmother Elizabeth Harrison. She married a John Spelts in 1827 in KY. I am at a dead end here and really need a little help.

Obit.: Marjorie L. Spelts (7/31/1912-4/21/2006) of DC

HaroldHolstein — 2006-08-31 05:00:35Z

From The Washington Post, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, April 25, 2006, p. B 6-- Ms. Spelts is not a relative of the writer.

Marjorie L. Spetls was born July 31, 1912 outside of Julesburg, Sedgwick County, CO, to John & Blanche Spelts. She died on Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Washington, D.C. She attended the University of Nebraska & belonged to Alpha Phi Omega Sorority. She came to DC in the 1940's; worked at the U.S. Treasury, and in 1946 joined the International Monetary Fund where she retired. Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Spelts of Stockton, CA; nephew, John Smalley & grand-nephew, Jay Smalley. She was divorced from her former husband, Harold Caster. A Memorial Service is planned for a later date.

PLEASE SHARE INFORMATION FROM THE OBITUARIES IN YOUR NEWSPAPERS.

Re: Mary Ann Spelts (Maryam)

John5Smart — 2005-12-29 03:45:04Z

Mark,
My gggrandmother Rachel K (Bays) (Bays) Anderson was a sister to Sarah (Bays) Spelts, b Aug 26, 1822, NC. Sarah married Joseph Spelts Oct. 24, 1840 in Greene Co. IN, she died Dec. 7, 1904 in David City, Butler Co. NE. Joseph died in Waynesville, DeWitt Co. IL May 22, 1868. They had 8 children who were married in IN or IL and all eventually settled in NE. Mary Ann was the third child b in Greene Co., IN on May 18, 1847 and died in David City, Butler Co. NE on Nov. 16, 1881. Mary Ann married Charles A. L. Sheets on Feb. 19, 1864 in McLean Co. IL. This information came from the LDS www.familysearch.org site. You can also get marriage and civil war information on the Illinois site: www.cyberdriveillinois.com. I would like to get in touch with people who can tell me about my gggrandmother Rachel Anderson who was in Lincoln, NE in 1900 and probably in 1910. I have more info on the Spelts family if it interests you.

Rod Smart

Spelts data repository

2005-12-22 23:28:26Z

For those interested, I've just made http://www.spelts.com/ a data repository for Spelts' genealogy/history.

The data I loaded is based on Deborah Sloan's research and branches from Joseph Spelse (b. 1767)

Contributors are wanted.

Re: relatives of Willis Spelts 1907 to 1968 lakeville,In

jilljamiehiatt — 2005-11-12 10:51:02Z

Hello My name is Jill Hiatt and I am researching my family and My great grandfather John Arthur Marcum married Edith Arthur Spelts. and my records show her fathers name is Cornelles Elsworth Spelts I think thats the right spelling, And if any one has any information on these Spelts could you please let me know I would really appreciate the help/. Thank You so much Jill S. Hiatt

Re: John R. Spelts

2003-07-06 19:29:04Z

In ref. to John R. Spelts and others see a web site by Doug and Alice Spelce (spelce.net)

Mary Ann Spelts (Maryam)

2000-12-13 11:55:38Z

Looking for any info on Mary Ann Spelts b. May 18, 1847, Waynesville Indiana, Married to
Charles A. Sheets Feb. 16,1864. They are my great, great grandparents.
Thanks Mark Hale...mvhale@msn.com

Spelts

2000-09-20 22:45:22Z

Hi Edna,
E-Mail me if you need more info. about Joseph Carter Spelts.

for jaunita

2000-08-09 17:46:40Z

I do not have your e-mail address ,but I will give you mine so you can send an e-mail address for me to correspond to.. thanx mine is emmasrainbow@hotmail.com

Spelts

2000-08-09 15:20:54Z

Hi Emma,
If you will E-Mail me some family history i may be able to help you.Let me know who your looking for.
Juanita

Spelts history

2000-08-09 12:13:03Z

Juanita... I see that you have some good info on the three spelts boys who married three sisters.You may have some info for me.. Those three spelts boys are some where related to me.. My father is a Spelts, living in Canada, originally from Indiana.. Please forward or post back... My e-mail is emmasrainbow@hotmail.com thanx so much Emma

relatives of Willis Spelts 1907 to 1968 lakeville,In

2000-08-09 10:21:07Z

My grandfather was willis Spelts,, My dad is William (Billy) Spelts, had a bro Freeman and Sister Betty. All lived in Indiania.. ..We are the only Spelts family living in Canada. We have lost all contact of our relatives.... Any one with info, much appriciated.......

Spelts in Greene Co.

2000-02-07 16:55:52Z

Sharon,
Millie had two sisters that i know of.Nora and Eliza.Three sister's married three brother's:Joseph Carter Spelts m.Nora Reed and Riley Spelts m.Eliza Reed ,Benjamin Spelts m.Millie Reed.Eliza was married once before to a Rainbolt.I don't know his first name.Ben and Millie moved to Colorado because of their son Henry's health.The Dr. thought he would be better off{health wise}in Colorado.Nora,Eliza and Millie's parents were Rufus Reed and Ella Christy.Hope this helps you some.
Juanita

Spelts/Benjamin

2000-02-07 12:37:21Z

Hello Sharon,
Benjamin was my G-Uncle.Would be happy to share info. with you.They were in Yuma Colorado.Had several children.

Spelts

1999-04-08 15:31:25Z

I'm looking for the parents of Willis Spelts.
His wife was Sarah Ellen McDonald.He was born
1849.There from Indiana.A daughter named Marye Elizabeth.

information

ebyrd2587 — 2003-06-26 11:47:32Z

i'm the grandaughter of Joseph carter spelts
and Nora Reed Spelts.would appreciate any
help you could give me on grandpa back ground
thank you

grandpa

ebyrd2587 — 2003-06-26 11:47:32Z

Juanita .i'm Nella daughter she went by Nellie
she has a twin sister Ella. Ihave no information
on grandpa. all that aunt JESSIE fLORENCE had
got lost after she passed away.
my e-mail address is harold@smithville.net
if i can be of any help to you let me know
EDNA

Spelts in Green County IN

sharonschultz66 — 2001-07-11 19:46:59Z

Looking for any one who is related to Ben H. Spelts. Born 1880 in IN and died 1931 in Colorado. Married to Millie S. Reed Spelts.
Moved from IN to CO in 1926 or there abouts.

Spelts Family

sharonschultz66 — 2001-07-11 19:46:59Z

Can't wait to hear from you e-mail me at sharon@n-link.com

spelts family

sharonschultz66 — 2001-07-11 19:46:59Z

yes yes you are related
e-mail me sharon@n-link.com

Mary Ann Spelts Charles Sheets

sharonschultz66 — 2001-07-11 19:46:59Z

I got them in my family not much on Charles but I have Mary Anns info sharon@n-link.com

Re: John R. Spelts

sharon1702 — 2002-02-05 10:26:56Z

John is my GG Uncle. His parents are John Spelts and Elizabeth Harrison. Would be glad to exchang information with you on the Spelts family.

John R. Spelts

PennyCarter96 — 2001-07-08 19:24:20Z

John R. Spelts was born September 21,1844 in Greene Co., Indiana. He was married to Martha A. Reynolds Jan. 14, 1870. She was born July 7, 1849. Any help finding their parents would be appreciated. Thanks Penny

Re: John R. Spelts

pennycarter1 — 2002-01-01 20:36:34Z

Sharon thanks for the info. please write me and we will exchange info. cmpenny@qwest.net

Re: Elizabeth Harrison born 1807 TN

pennycarter1 — 2002-01-01 20:36:34Z

I too am looking for Elizabeth Harrison/John Spelts. Do you have any new info?..Penny