Clay County Indiana Queries
1997

Kathy Smith Sat Jun 21 21:21:45 1997
SMITH, LAWSON, KELLY, RUHEL (RHUEL): I am looking for information on Josiah Smith and his wife Malinda Kelly, birthdates unknown, and their son McDonald Smith b. 1-23-1872, his wife Zetta O'Maggie Lawson, b. 1-16- 1876. Her mothers maiden name was Rhuel or Ruhel. McDonald and Zetta had 8 children.They lived in Brazil till McDonald's death 9-27-1946. Any information would be appreciated.

Dorcas Beaver Thu Jun 19 08:14:09 1997
In the IGI I found the married of Joel Drake and Malissa I. Shaffer on 26 JUN 1873 in Clay County, Indiana. I would like to know if the parents of Joel are William S. Drake and Rebecca Barnes Carter. If so, he is my line. Is the name Drake common in Clay County? Thanks. Dorcas Beaver

Yvonne Cooprider Thu Jun 12 15:17:51 1997
I am looking for information on "The Immigrant", George Peter Cooprider, who came to the US in 1753. His son Henry settled in Clay County. Does anyone know what part of Germany "The Immigrant" came from?

Brian Fischbach Thu Jun 12 18:11:42 1997
I am searching for info on the following surnames: CLARK and MARQUES/MARCUS/MARQUIS in Clay County, IN. Any other info on the CLARK surname may be of help as I think Samual CLARK was one of 20 siblings.

Sue Wilcox Thu Jun 12 04:33:18 1997
Need information on Ellsworth TIBBETTS that married 1865 Mattie L. VANDEVENTER. Their children, Edward TIBBETTS b. 5 Oct. 1893, Clay Co., H. TIBBETTS (male) b. 3 Dec. 1896, Clay Co., and female TIBBETTS b. 18 Nov. 1903, Clay Co., In. Need the parents of Mattie L. VANDEVENTER, as well as other genealogy information on this family.

Beverly Carman Wed Jun 11 04:05:43 1997
CARMAN, Jacob H. married to Emma STINER on September 11, 1888. Had one son - Hearld Jacob Carman. Resided on farm near Clay City, Clay County, IN. Trying to obtain more info on this family. Hearld Jacob Carman married Helena H. KERNS on July 29, 1922 in Terre Haute, IN. Hearld Jacob Carman was born July 22, 1989 and joined the Army at a very young age.

Jim Heath Wed Jun 11 21:02:24 1997
I have found that my grandfather Maryfield (or Mayfield) was born in Poland, Cass Twp., Clay Co. September 1, 1865. I know his parents were John and Mary Heath and he had an elder brother Marion. I am looking for any information on John, Mary, or Marion. I understand that Maryfield was raised by a family named McCullough. They were his aunt and uncle. Mary ? Heath was Mrs. McCullough's sister.

Shawn Terrell Tue Jun 10 10:35:09 1997
I am looking for information on Hugh Michael Cunningham, Sr. According to his obituary, He was born 5/8/1886 died 1/16/1945, He was perhaps an imigrant from Ireland, who's family located in Clay County, Vermillion or perhaps Vigo County, but his family did live in Clay County for sometime. His family that I know of consited of Brothers Frank, Joseph, John, James, & Arthur and Sisters Mary Rabould, Agnus Ronsonn, & Anna Barron. I know noting about his Parents, accept his father may have been named Francis. Hugh Michael was a coal miner. He was married to Margret Cogan. Can you tell me who his parents were, where he was born and if, when & where he imagrated from.

Velma Jean Poole Mon Jun 9 06:56:37 1997
Need to know death date and burial place for Joseph SIDDON died around 1900 (don't know for sure) Also death and burial for wife Jane STOKER SIDDON. They were residents of Clay County, possibly Brazil. Would like information on any SIDDON in Clay county. They had a son Alfred of which I have no infomation. Joseph & Jane are my great grandparents

Wendy Schultz Thu Jun 5 21:46:27 1997
MILLER/WALKER/TINDOR Researching Oscar O. MILLER and wife Meda TINDOR (nee WALKER). In 1920 they resided at 516 W. Robinson Street, Brazil, Indiana. Children: Robert (born 1914), Woodrow (born 1916), and Carl (born 1918). Son Robert may have been from Meda's first marriage. Oscar was a coalminer according to the census, and was a brother of another Clay Co. resident Seldon Evert MILLER. Any information greatly appreciated. Wendy Schultz e-mail: david.schultz@sk.sympatico.ca snail mail: 3227 Westminster Road, Regina, SK S4V 0S1, CANADA

Kathy Smith Mon Jun 2 20:20:14 1997
SMITH, LAWSON, RUHEL:Looking for info on Josiah Smith and wife,Matilda Kelly lived in Brazil, Posey Township. Their son McDonald Smith b. 1-23-1872 d. 2-7-1946, m. Zetta O'Maggie Lawson. Her mother's maiden name was Ruhel. Any information would be appreciated.

Gerry Neveaux Fri May 23 06:51:15 1997
Researching LUKE & SALLIE DYER and their daughter ZIPPORAH. ZIPPORAH married REUBEN ANDERSON in Greensboro, NC. The DYERS and ANDERSONS settled in Clay County near Poland in 1820. Any info appreciated.

Karen Veneskey Sun May 25 11:53:36 1997
I'm looking for information about my grandfather Robert STEELE III and his family. I know his parents were Robert Steele II and Sarah Jane CARPENTER. The Steele were from England and the Carpenters were from Wales. They settled in Clay Co.,In looking for jobs in the mines. My grandfather was born in Harmomy on 2-24-1888. He was married to Alma SHOUSE in Paris Ill. in 1924, this was a 2nd marriage. He was married to a woman who died in child birth, the mother and child were buried together. His brothers and sisters were Frank (or uncle Fingers, because he lost some of his fingers while working in the mines)was born in 1872, William was a half brother and was born in 1871,John, Joseph in 1874, Elizabeth in 1875,James in 1878, Thomas in 1880, George in 1882, Martha, may have been Sarah or the two names together, in 1884, Herman in 1886, Archie in 1892,and there was an Aunt Anna Steele Born in 1869. I know that Uncle Frank lived in Bowling Green when I was little. He owed about 20 acers past Brazil(north) with two ponds and a log cabin with clab board siding. We would sometime visit it until my parents bought a farm in Owen Co.,In. Would like to meet and/or speek with other Steele's. My mother was the baby of the family and by the time I could remember the Steele's they were dieing. I was born in 1953. Please let me know if you could help me? One more thing I was told that Sarah Jane and Robert Steele II were buried in Harmony In.
Karen

Gerry Neveaux Fri May 23 06:51:15 1997
Researching LUKE & SALLIE DYER and their daughter ZIPPORAH. ZIPPORAH married REUBEN ANDERSON in Greensboro, NC. The DYERS and ANDERSONS settled in Clay County near Poland in 1820. Any info appreciated.

Wendy Schultz Wed May 21 13:27:58 1997
MILLER Looking for info on or descendants of SELDON FRANKLIN MILLER, born 31 Dec 1904 Putnam County, died Aug 1973 at Carbon Township, Clay County, IN 47837. He was my husband's great-uncle, the son of Franklin A. Miller and Mary A. Moss. I would love to contact some American relatives! e-mail: david.schultz@sk.sympatico.ca snail mail: 3227 Westminster Rd., Regina, SK S4V 0S1, Canada

Clarence Diersing Sat May 17 18:22:31 1997
Searching for information on Samuel Blunk, b. abt 1800, his wife Dicy Parker, and their son George D. Blunk, b. 1843. Samuel may have died prior to 1850 census.

Norvan L. Johnson Thu May 15 20:45:58 1997
Searching for any GRIFFY pre 1900 Especially my 2nd great Grandmother that died in Harmony, Clay County IN 10 Oct 1876 Her name may have been Alnor ? She may have been the Wife of Jonathan Griffy
Norvan L. Johnson
6600 W. 178 th st
Tinley Park, Il 60477-4051

Ann Nussbaum Tue May 13 12:56:09 1997
BYRAM I am researching the family of William BYRAM and Dorothy MESSERSMITH who were in Indiana c. 1828. They had 11 children, Peter,John M, Anthony, Mary Ann, Andrew J., Emily, Adam, Grant, Ellen Missouri, Margaret D., and W. John. Was Mary Ann BYRAM married before she married Henry R. NUSSBAUM, 21 Feb, 1861 in Iowa? She had a son, William, who was born 30 Aug 1856. William was blind from an illness at the age of three.

Barbara Brown Sat May 10 12:47:54 1997
I am looking for Henrietta Harris Donald and John S. Donald who lived in Knightsville. John was the son of Elizabeht Colvin, Henrietta the daughter of James Henry Harris. I am interested in ancestors of both Henrietta and John.

John Harms Sun May 11 14:36:18 1997
My cousin is looking for better directions for the old Helton Cemetery in Jackson TWP. It is near the Helton farm off Rt 42. You follow a lane along a hedgerow, etc. If anyone has better directions, please advise. Also looking for Modisett Cemetery off Rt 59, and Zinn Cemetery off Rt 42. If anyone is familiar with the surname McColloch or McCulloch, please let me know.

Vern Dalton Wed May 7 10:51:54 1997
I am looking for information on my GG Grandparents. They are William Aron Dalton, born 1818 in Indiana and Rebecca Owen, born 1822 in Kentucky. They had four children, Justin Dalton, born in 1844, Elias Presley Dalton, born June 21, 1854 in Clay County, Indiana, Elizabeth A. Dalton, born in 1858, and Robert W. Dalton, born in 1860. The son, Elias , moved to Southwest Missouri sometime prior to June 1879. Elias married Mary Ellen Gregg, born October 15, 1858 in Buffalo, New York.

Tom Drake Wed May 7 08:29:22 1997
Looking for ancestors of William Drake. Drake married Drucilla Risley and traveled from Kentucksy through Indiana. Reportly he died on route and died in Clay County. Any Drake Info would be appreciated, have extensive Risley information for those interested.

Linda Guynup Dewey Sat May 3 20:40:59 1997
Researching John Ross family, lived in Clay County, Indiana 1870s. John Ross, b 1826, in PA; wife Lucy Ann Copeland Burton Ross, b 1816-18, TN. They had children all born Illinois (probably Clay County, Illinois) Letty Ann, b 1851; Louisa, b 1854-56; John, Jr., 1856; Rebecca, 1859; George, 1862. Believe Louisa married George Beck, then Joseph Drake, but don't know where. Lucy Ross had children by 1st husband, Joseph Burton who died about 1849. James, b 1842, Fountain County, IN (pension records state he was in Paris, Clay County, 1770s; Martha, b 1844; Levi, b 1848. .

Mike Scott Sat May 3 21:29:49 1997
My gg-grandfather, Lanson SCOTT, lived in Center Point and died on November 19, 1922. He is supposedly buried in Kaelber cemetary, which is north of Center Point, but I have been unable to find any official record on where he is buried. Any information on this cemetary or my great grandfather would be appreciated.

Sue Wilcox Sun May 4 15:03:35 1997
Need information on Mrs. George GILBERT, d/o Mrs. Katherine BUSKIRK VANDEVENTER. When Katherine died in 1920, her obit said she was survived by daughter Mrs. George GILBERT. Katherine was wife of Wm. James VANDEVENTER and he was nicknamed "Sugar Bill". In the 1910 census James VANDEVENTER and wife Kathreen/Katherine were living with daughter Sophronia and husband Alyde A. Aldrich on Chicago St. in Brazil, In. Need information on any of these people as Wm. James and Katherine VANDEVENTER were my 2nd great aunt and uncle.

Dan Cunningham Sat May 3 11:49:09 1997
I am looking for information connecting JOHN, ROBERT, FRANCIS AND RICHARD CUNNINGHAM. All were found on the 1840 Federal Census. John and Robert moved to Henry County, IL. I believe all were related. I have probates from Henry County,IL on John and Robert. Thanks.

Susan Muglich Tue Apr 29 13:19:49 1997
I'm looking for information on my great great grandfather, JAMES BOLTON, who was from Bowling Green, Clay Co., IN, married to Elizabeth unknown, and had 5 children, 2 sons: Alva Odis Bolton, b 2/23/1877 in Bowling Green, IN, d 5/31/1954 in Champaign, IL, Albert Newton Bolton, b 7/25/1884 in Clay City, IN, d 2/8/1957 in Arcola, IL, and 3 daughters who died before 1954. The information I have appeared in obituaries or on headstones. I would be interested in any birth records, marriage records, census records or any information anyone might have. Thanks!

Ginny Bumgarner Fri Apr 25 21:20:31 1997
Seeking descendants of Neal VESTAL, born in Washington Co., VA and married to Priscilla _____. In 1838 Neal moved to Clay Co., IN where he continued the family's pottery business. He is shown in the 1870 Clay Co. Census (Van Buren Twp) with priscilla and children Asbury, Jay, Neal, Arreen, and Burril. Any information would be appreciated. I have a great deal of Vestal info I am willing to share.

Carol Taylor Fri Apr 25 15:24:11 1997
Can someone please tell me if there was a newspaper in Clay County in 1863? I am looking for information on an ancestor-Abraham Franklin BAUGHMAN. He died in Clay County April 12, 1863. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Jodi Long Sat Apr 26 22:35:59 1997
I am seeking information regarding JOHN LONG listed in the 1850 Census of Indiana, Clay County, Cass Township. He is listed as being a tailor, and as having been born in Pennsylvania (possibly Tennessee) around 1805. Other members of his family from that Census were: Mary Long (his wife?) - born 1825 or 1826; Martha Long - born 1841 or 1842; Hannah Long - born 1845; John Long - born May 17, 1846; and Margarriet Long - born 1850. Also listed as a family member is a George FORD, born 1835 or 1836 (possibly an in-law?) Please contact me with any informa- tion you may have concerning any of these persons. THANKS!

Nancy Ferguson Erdle Thu Apr 24 17:43:02 1997
Trying to find the parents of my ggrandmother, Louisa Jane Pitman b. Sept 1862. On Nov 10,1988 in Clay Co, Louisa married Isaac M. Ferguson b. Dec 1856. On the marriage application for their son, Hugh Ferguson & Olive Moon, her birthplace was listed as Vigo Co; however, on the 1900 census for Sugar Ridge Twp her birthplace and her parents birthplace were listed as Illinois.

Debbie Angleton Mon Apr 21 17:19:25 1997
I'm looking for any ANGLETONs from Brazil,(Clay Co.) IN. (Could be buried in Bee Ridge Cemetery in Brazil, IN. Any leads greatly appreciated since the only thing I know is that Hugh David ANGLETON was born in Brazil, IN April 26, 1928. Thanks!!

Oscar Thompson Sat Apr 19 17:55:17 1997
I am looking for any information or descendants of Daniel REFFIT and Magdelina Ealoy REFFIT. Daniel was born in Montgomery Co., Ky. in 1815. Magdelina was born in Tennessee. Their children were George W. Reffit dob 1843 married Nov. 14, 1862 to Nancy Jane SMITH, Evaline Reffit dob 1838, John Reffit dob 1840, William Reffit dob 1852 married to Elizabeth OSBORN on Nov. 27, 1933, Alfred Reffit dob 1847 married Sept. 2, 1887 to Laura Bell WILLAN, Barbara Reffit dob 1849 married Oct. 22, 1910 to Harvey F. SMITH, Nancy Ann dob 1842 married July 15, 1866 Andrew HEP, Littleton S. Reffit dob 1859, married to 1st Maude TIBBETS and 2nd to Elizabeth SWEETING. All children were born and married in Clay County. Please e-mail any info available.

Tyler Montgomery Sat Apr 12 09:48:55 1997
Information on a Zelphia Orman. She was born in I believe Clay County, Indiana around 1871 and a brother john around 1881. Parents were James and Rachel (Bergen) Orman. The family unit moved to Marion County, Illinois probably in the mid 1880s Where Zelphia married a B. F. Hockman in 1887. There are several possible spellings for Zelphia depending on the record. Zelphia Orman is my wifes Grandmother.

Bernice Leonard Wed Apr 9 19:21:20 1997
WAGLE - Looking for any information on Ruben WAGLE, born 1800 KY. and his wife Elizabeth Rouse WAGLE, born 1803 VA. They moved to Clay Co.,Ind., appearing in the Clay Co. census in 1830 and 1840. Any information is appreciated. Will exchange info. Thanks!

Matthew D. Iunghuhn Wed Apr 9 06:49:31 1997
Requesting information on Harry H. and Nellie Iunghuhn. Both last resided in Saline City. I am their grandson and my father is Harry Dean. Any info is important because I am compiling the family history.

Ben Reynolds Mon Apr 7 05:07:18 1997
COMER-BARBEE
Descendants of Nancy Barbee
1 Nancy Barbee b: 13 Mar 1775 in ,,NC d: 02 Feb 1861 in ,Clay, IN . +William Comer b: 28 Apr 1782 in ,Randolph, NC d: 16 Aug 1855 in ,Owen, IN
........ 2 Allen Barbee Comer b: 19 Sep 1811 in ,Randolph, NC d: 24 Mar 1861 in Sandtown, Independence, AR ............ +Mary Meacham b: 01 Oct 1813 in TN d: 1857 in Sandtown, Independence, AR
.................. 3 Mathew Raiford Comer b: Jun 1838 in , Clay, IN d: 08 Jan 1883 in Sandtown, Independence, AR ...................... +Dianna Mason Bales b: 1845 in ,Independence, AR d: 14 Dec 1886 in ,Independence, AR
.................. 3 William Riley Comer b: 1834
.................. 3 John A S Comer b: 1836
...................... +Sophia Herrit .................. 3 Nancy E Comer b: 1842
.................. 3 Mary Elenor Comer ...................... +Richard Davis
.................. 3 James Allen Comer b: 1846 in , Clay, IN ...................... +Sarah Ann Meacham
.................. 3 Amos B Comer b: 1848
.................. 3 Issac Samuel Comer b: 21 May 1851 in ,Independence, AR d: 20 May 1927 in ,Independence, AR
...................... +Celia I Bales b: 16 Apr 1851 in Hickory Valley, In, AR d: 06 Dec 1916 in Locust Grove, Mayes, OK
.................. 3 Andrew Jackson Comer b: 21 Sep 1854
.................. 3 Marion B Comer b: 1855 in ,Independence, AR d: in ,Independence, AR ...................... +Mary E Bruce
........ 2 Matthew Comer b: Jun 1805 in ,Ross, OH ............ +Rebecca Marshall
........ 2 Amos Comer b: 28 Feb 1807 in ,Ross, OH ............ +Elizabeth Cox Henshaw
........ 2 William Comer b: 24 Jan 1810 in ,Ross, OH d: 17 Nov 1893
........ 2 Nancy Comer b: 30 Aug 1813 in ,Ross, OH ............ +Andrew Orman

Jim Raney Sat Apr 5 19:58:38 1997
Seeking information on Thomas Isaiah GROSS and Ann MCFARLAND. Thomas Gross was a policeman in Brazil, Clay Co, IN. Believe he died there in a car accident in 1929. He was also married five times; not sure which children are by which marriage.

Wayne Stapleton Mon Mar 31 14:53:16 1997
Howdy folks ...... I looking for help in getting info from a marriage license in Clay Co. Leonard Stapleton married Myrtle Monroney (?) on 14/MAR/1901. If somebody local to Brazil, Ind. could look it up for me I would be very greatful. I have no info on there parents and am hoping the license info will help. I have heard they later divorced, can't confirm this thou. Thanks in advance .... Wayne

Lynn Venafro Sat Mar 29 16:59:58 1997
Looking for information on Elizabeth ELLIOTT , born Durham, England Sept. 1, 1862. She married Clarence DEAL either May or Aug of 1881. They lived in Harmony and had 10 children between 1882 and 1904. They moved to Terre Haute and Clarence died in 1930 and Elizabeth in 1936. If anyone has any info on when Elizabeth came to Clay Co. and the date of their marriage I would appreciate is. Also any other info on Clarence, I think he was born in Knightsville but I'm not sure.

BARBARA MCPHAIL Wed Mar 26 20:00:42 1997
GREEN, SPILLMAN, RICKETTS, MCGUIRE. I wish to communicate with anyone who has any information on my relatives in Clay County, IN. Please send information to Bobbie Ricketts, 851 Louise, Fairfield, OH 45014.

Carmen Boyd Tue Mar 25 20:28:16 1997
Researching the family of Michael and Margaret FRESHOUR NEHS. Michael died in Clay County in 1849. Would love to correspond with anyone researching these names. Thanks!

Dee Naughton Tue Mar 25 22:39:35 1997
Seeking information/decendants of John R. LEE, d. 1864, Clay Co., IN. Born 1796-possibly VA.

Jim Heath Sun Mar 23 20:17:07 1997
I am trying to find the names of the parents of my grandfather, Mayfield Heath, I believe he was born September 1, 1865 and died March 1, 1948. It is possible that his father's name was John. I am reasonably sure he was born in Clay County. I am also looking for info on the parents of my grandmother, Arabelle Hines Heath, I believe they were named Albert and Rebecca Owen(s) Hines. My grandmother was born January 25, 1876 and died March 25, 1942. I am further looking for the parents of my g-grandmother, Rachel (or Rachael) City, She was married to a Thompson, my grandfather Henry "Zack" Neal and Arterman Corbett Rowse, she may have been born in Clay or Greene County about 1850 and died in Greene Co. I also appear to have 2 Mahlon Neals. The elder one was born in Miami Co. Ohio, moved to Clay County and was co-owner of Neal's Mill on the Eel River in southern Clay County and married a sister of Elizabeth Love (she married my 2g-grandfather John Neal. The other Mahlon Neal was probably a nephew and married Mary Baughman in either Clay or Greene County Oct. 7, 1888

Arlyn Welch TURNER Mon Mar 24 05:19:53 1997
I am researching the following families: CRIST, STARK, BIGGS, KESTER, MULLENS, LISTON, CHAMBERS and associated families. I have much that I can exchange or simply share. Thank you.

Bob Harris Sat Mar 22 / 1997
I am looking for information on William M. Harris. He is in the 1860 census for Clay county, Perry township. He is my great grandfather. He was married to Frances M. Harris and had four children: William D. Harris, James F. Harris (my grandfather), Laura Belle Harris, Clara A. Harris, Gertie B. Harris, and Pearl A. Harris. My father used to tell me we had a relative that was a doctor in the Civil War. In the 1860 census, William M. Harris was listed as a physician. He was born in Ohio in 1815. I have not been able to trace him in Ohio. If anyone can help me with information on him, I will be most grateful. I have a limited amount of information on my family in Indiana. I am presently living in Davison, Michigan.

Ruby L. Ewart Fri. Mar 21/ 1997
Temperance (CREECH), widow of Adam TOLER, was living in Washington Twp in 1850 with her 3 daughters, Elitia/Telitha, Mary and Joanah/Johannah. Tempy remarried 19 Aug 1852 Clay Co. to Jonathan Littleton BIVENS. Last known 1892 around Terre Haute, Vigo Co., when they provided an affidavit in a pension file. Does anyone have any info on any of these people; marriages for daughters?

Art Conner Tue Mar 18 13:47:00 1997
I am searching for any information on the following family that lived in Clay Co: William C CONNER b 1845 who m Ella Keener b 1847. They had 1) Harry M CONNER b 1867 who m Julia E Brown b 1869. Harry & Julia had: William B CONNER b 1891 who m Hazel A West b 1897 & Mary E CONNER. William & Ella had 2) George CONNER b 1883 who m Louise Hanrick. I will be happy to share any information I have on this family.

Sue Runnells Peltier Tue Mar 11 19:50:38 1997
My gg-grandfather, George A. HERRINGTON (age 28, b. England, occ. farmer), was residing in Lewis twp, Clay Co, in 1860. With him were his wife (we presume), Harriet HERRINGTON, age 25, b. England, occ. seamstress; Mary A., age 8, b. Ind.; Elizabeth, age 2/12, b. Ind. They were living in the household of David M. Jewett, age 25, b. Ind., and his brother Edward D. Jewett, age 21, b. Ind.; their occ. was farmer. Also listed in the household were two farm laborers, John Craig (age 25, b. Ire.) and Edwin Quinn (age 21, b. Ind.). Does anyone have any information about George or his wife Harriet? We assume she died before March 1863, as that is when George married my gg- grandmother, Rosella HOLLIDAY, in Greene Co. What happened to Mary and Elizabeth? I would like to contact descendants of these daughters, as well as the other children of George and Rosella - David G. (b. 1869 Ind.), William H. (b. 1878 Kans.). My g-grandmother was Sophornia Belle HERRINGTON, m. William Marrion NICHOLSON.

Dolin Hughes Tue Mar 11 23:12:12 1997
I am looking for a book on cemeteries in Clay County which might contain information about the surname TRIBBLE.

Juanita Beagley Wed Mar 12 10:32:03 1997
I need marriage record for Alford (alferd) Reed and Harriett Hawley. Also death records. They lived in Clay county 1860, 1870. Would like contact from any descendents. Some children were Anna,Harvey, Clarissa, Frances. And maybe Eli.

Sue Wilcox Wed Mar 12 05:00:52 1997
Have eldery gntleman wanting to know where his grandparents are buried, James VANDEVENTER and Docia Ann (CARPENTER) VANDEVENTER. Their children, Josephine VANDEVENTER md. Jameas COLE 1892 in Clay Co., Ind., Fanny VANDEVENTER md. Wm. SEARCY 1900 in Clay Co., Ind., and Delila VANDEVENTER md. William SUMMERS in 1891, Clay Co., Ind. I have a lot of questions on all the VANDEVENTERS that lived in Clay Co., as I can connect them to my Greene and Owen Co., In. Vandeventers. I have a lot of information and willing to share, as there is a lot of wrong information already out there on this family. Maybe we can correct it.

Pat O'Dell Sun Mar 9 16:40:34 1997
Want any info on George Lucas who died in Clay co in or about 1836 according to land records when his children sold the land. How was he related to Solomon Lucas who lived in Monroe co, In? His son Thomas Lucas was born Jan 1804 in NC and married Mina Roberts in Feb 1830 in Putnam co, Ind, and later they came to Nodaway co, Mo and died in western Nebr.

Eleanor Allen Wed Feb 5 20:08:36 1997
Looking for information about LOVINA FRETZ MILLER ATKINSON, dau. of NATHAN FRETZ and CAROLINE LONGNECKER FRETZ, and THOMAS MILLER OF Clay City or Clay County, IN. They were married about 1883 possibly in Clay County. Children were CORA MATILDA MILLER MCARTHUR(b.10/5/1884) and EDITH CATHRINA MILLER COOPRIDER(b.about 1879). Any information about them would be greatly appreciated as this is my gr. grandmother and gr. grandfather.

Chris Klingenspor Wed Feb 5 10:30:22 1997
Looking for any info reguarding Charles Dickson Klingenspor. Born Feb 3 1881 in Brazil Indiana Or any other Klingenspor
nc3@axe.humboldt.edu

Gregg Kinney Thu Feb 6 10:34:22 1997
Looking for relatives of William A. Stewart. William married Eliza B. Yocum, b. 1804 in Montgomery Co, KY widow of George W. Smith. William and Eliza had three children born near Brazil, Clay Co, IN between 1839 and 1842 (Samuel A., Jacob P. and Nancy Adeline). William died about 1846. The widow and her children moved to McDonough & Fulton Co, IL in 1849. In 1853, Eliza married Daniel Baughman.

Sharon Kelley Fri Feb 7 17:26:17 1997
BUTCHER: David 1834-1910 m: Jane Boone 1838-1871, children: William Taylor, Ira Edward, Florence Pearl, James Matison, George McClelland and Nellie May, all born in Indiana, maybe Clay County. Would appreciate any and all information and am willing to share in return. Thank you.
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Larry Murdock Fri Feb 7 18:41:41 1997
My gg grandfather Alexander MURDOCH and his wife, Elizabeth ROBERTSON,came to Clay Co from Auchterderran Parish, Fife, Scotland in 1886, settling in Cardonia and working in the coal mines. His sons Alexander and George Murdoch, my g grandfather, also coal miners, accompanied him. Seeking further information about these early MURDOCHs. I would like to hear from others whose ancestors came from Scotland to Clay Co during the period 1850-1900 to work in the mines there. How did they know to come to Clay Co?

Sara McMurray Fri Feb 7 13:31:51 1997
HUFFMAN, Adam; TOLER, Joannah his wife. Joannah married David ORMAN after Adam Huffman was killed in the Mexican War. Joannah and David ORMAN and her 4 daughters: Margaret Katherine, Sarah, Mary A. and Joannah C. HUFFMAN and 1 of his 2 sons, David, moved from Clay Co. IN to Wapello Co. IA in approximately 1847. Daughter Margaret K. married John BENSON in IOWA. Adam HUFFMAN was the son of Jacob HUFFMAN. Looking for information about my GGGG Grandfather JACOB HUFFMAN. I know he was born 1768. Don't know where, wife's name, etc. Thank you for any assistance. Also looking for info re: GGG Grandmother Joannah TOLER family.

Catherine Winn Sat Feb 8 15:33:11 1997
Looking for info of John Calvin McNAMER. He married Elizabeth TRUBY on Dec 19, 1805, Greene County, OH. On the 1850 Census, John Calvin McNAMER is listed in Bowling Greene, Clay County, IN. Children: Catherine (b 1810 OH), John (b 1814 OH), O'Brian (b 1816 OH), Margaret (b 1820 Wayne County IN), Issac D. (b 1828 Wayne County IN), Daniel Boone (b 1823 Vigo County IN).

Catherine Winn Sat Feb 8 15:40:49 1997
Looking for info of Daniel Boone McNAMER, born 1823, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. He married Lydia Jane DOOLEY in IN in the 1850's. Children: George Washington (b 1852 Bowling Greene Clay County IN), Issac L. (b 1857 IA?), Marion, E.H. (b 1849 IN), Sarah (b 1855 IA?), John Wesley (b Dec 13 1860 IA).

Kathy Cuthbert Sun Feb 16 12:08:06 1997
Clay Co Query I am researching Albert Jackson Bell - B. 7/1/1885 in Harmony. His Father (Name unknown) died about 1921 in Harmony. His mother's last name was Lawson and was born about 1858 and died in 1899 in Harmony. He had 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Ella, Rhoda, William, Nancy and Sam. He later moved to Indpls married Barbara Faye Steele and worked for the railroad. Any information appreciated
THANKS LKCSJC@AOL.com.

David Mckee Sun Feb 16 23:10:30 1997
I am seeking the marriage licence of my great grandparents, George Mckee and Mary (Orman) who were married in Clay county in 1858 or so. Mary Orman was born in Clay Co. 12/12/1836. Iam trying to document the name "George" Mckee and the name and birth place of HIS parents.

Lydia Moody Mon Feb 17 15:18:38 1997
Looking for George Moody who was married to Sadia Nickerson and had a child-John Moody who was married in Clay Co. in 1874. Please let me know if you have any info.

Gerry Pringle Tue Mar 4 11:08:32 1997
Simon Peter Rodenberger died in Clay County February 5, 1861. I would like to find where he is buried. Possibilities are the Anderson or Dyer cemeteries near Poland, Indiana. He married Barbara Anderson circa 1840. She was a daughter of Reuben & Zipporah (Dyer) Anderson, early settlers in Clay County, Indiana.

Katherine G. Sun Mar 2 20:21:49 1997
Hello! My great-great grandparents, Harley IRELAND and Jane WORTHINGTON resided in Brazil, IN. Both died before 1895 leaving two young children. Jane's (Jennie) father is Thomas WORTHINGTON. Any information about possible connections to this family would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Marie Nutter Fri Feb 28 21:09:18 1997
Looking for Laura Frances Gardner, born 9 Dec 1896 in Clay Co., parents, Ed Gardner & Catherine (Katie) Grace Fry Gardner. She married Freddie Fredericks, born 10 Oct 1888 in Indiana, son of ___Fredericks and Minnie Fredericks, both born in Germany. Laura & Freddie married 14 May 1921 in Terre Haute, had a daughter, Wilma Grace Fredericks, born 27 May 1922 in Terre Haute. Don't know what happened to Laura and Freddie after 1922? Daughter raised by grandmother and later great aunts. Wilma Grace Fredericks Nutter would like to know if she has any relatives in Terre Haute/Clay Co. area.

Mike Roark Fri Feb 28 21:17:32 1997
Seeking info on ancestry of my ggf Thomas Francis DUNN b. 1844 Co. Cork or Cavan Ireland, Civil War vet, m. Margaret "Maggie" MURPHY Pittsburgh PA 1870 kept taverns in Dunnville (near Hymera), Brazil, Terre Haute, d. Hymera Jackson Twp. while AWOL from vets hospital, believe buried in Brazil. Have considerable info on descendants, willing to share.

Mike Roark Fri Feb 28 21:34:43 1997
Seeking info on ggggf Walter STAUNTON and ggggm Mary LOFTUS parents of Julia STAUNTON b. 1821 Co. Cork or Cavan, Ireland, m. Owen MURPHY in Ireland, d. 1919 Cardonia, Van Buren Twp., Clay Co. IN. Have considerable descendants info, willing to share.

Don Rigali Thu Feb 27 19:38:45 1997
BURCHFIELD & HUFFMAN, seeking information about Robert BURCHFIELD and his wife Mary HUFFMAN b.abt 1813, daughter of Jacob HUFFMAN of North Carolina. Robert & his wife came to Clay Co. with his brothers John BURCHFIELD & Nathan BURCHFIELD, All were born in North Carolina, came to Clay Co. before 1833, seeking information and family. Children Of Robert & Mary : Lucinda, Catherine S., Martha Ann, Christine, Sarah A., Comodore Perry, Rosetta N., & Robert Porter BURCHFIELD.

Janette Lager Sat Feb 22 19:48:39 1997
OWEN and CLAY County 22 Feb 1997 Would like to correspond with anyone researching the following surnames from Putnam County, IN: DARTING, KIMBERLING, MURPH(E)Y, PAYNE, BOLIN, CLARK, BOSWELL, TIFFEY, DICKENS, LAWSON, HEFF. Send email to Dmljll426@aol.com, Janette Lager

Laurie Ifert Sun Feb 23 14:41:43 1997
I am looking for information on DANIEL FARLEY and his wife, JULIA DALTON FARLEY. According to the 1880 Census they resided in Clay Co., VanBuren Twp. The Census indicates that JULIA "keeps saloon". I would like to know the name of this saloon and if Clay Co. might have any records or photographs of it and my family members. It may have been in Carbon, IN and possibly called the Blue Goose. I would appreciate any information about this. Thank you.

Kathy CuthbertSun Feb. 23/ 1997
Interested in any information regarding Abert Jackson Bell b. 7/1/1886 in Harmony, Clay Co., IN. He married Barbara Faye Steele in Indianapolis 11/17/1909. His father died 1921 in Harmony, name unknown. His mother's maiden name was Lawson, born about 1858 location unknown and died 1899 in Harmony. Albert Jackson Bell had 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Ella Bell, Rhoda Bell, Nanny Bell, William Bell and Sam Bell. Also looking for information regarding Cuthbert and Sheets family in Putnam / Parke Co

Eleanor AllenThu Feb. 20/ 1997
I am looking for information or to correspond with others researching the NATHAN FRETZ (b. 5/3/1834,d.4/4/1908) family of Clay County, IN. Nathan moved to Clay City from Medina, OH in 1865, with his wife, CATHERINE LONGANECKER FRETZ. His children were LOVINA FRETZ MILLER ATKINSON(b.1857?,OH,d.?)of Clay City, MARY FRETZ, NOAH FRETZ, MARTHA FRETZ, SUSAN FRETZ SHAFFER(b.2/23/1865,OH,d.12/13/1936,PA) of New Castle, PA, JACOB FRETZ of Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN and Rhoda Fretz Murphey of IN. Lovina is my great grandmother. Any information about him or his family is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Pat Dallas Wed Feb 19 09:25:37 1997
Looking for info on Jacob and Hellen WHEELER. Jacob b abt 1814 in KY, Hellen b 1822 in KY or TN (marriage date unknown). They moved to Clay Co. before 1843, probably living in Staunton or Bowling Green. They had 5 children: Milton H., Elias, Isaac H., Jacock, and Thomas Linton. Any information will be welcome although I am especially interested in the where they are buried.

Peggy J. Ruble Tue Feb 18 17:51:18 1997
Need info on David M. SHIELDS b ca 1827 KY, d aft 1880 Clay Co., IN. Md ca 1857 Jemima Duncan b ca 1838 IN d aft 1850 Owen Co., IN. Seen in 1880 Clay Co census, children: James H. b 1858, Sarah Belle, Mary, Marion M., Freeborn, George, William, Jacob, Rosco, Lucinda, Ida and Velvy b 1880.

Catherine Winn Sat Feb 8 15:40:49 1997
Looking for info of Daniel Boone McNAMER, born 1823, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. He married Lydia Jane DOOLEY in IN in the 1850's. Children: George Washington (b 1852 Bowling Greene Clay County IN), Issac L. (b 1857 IA?), Marion, E.H. (b 1849 IN), Sarah (b 1855 IA?), John Wesley (b Dec 13 1860 IA).

Tom Ooley Mon Feb 3 17:26:20 1997
I am searching for information about the Ooley surname.

Jim Leith Mon Jan 27 13:14:21 1997
MORGAN-----Seeking info & decsendents of the family of WILLIAM C. & ANN (THURMAN) MORGAN. He was b. Ky. ca 1795 & she b. Va. ca 1801. Listed in 1850 IN. census in Clay Co. with children: William, b. Ky. ca 1826; Frances, b. Ky. ca 1828; John T., b. Ky. ca 1829; James, b. Ky. ca 1836; Nathaniel, b. IN. ca 1837; Benjamin, b. IN. ca 1840; Sarah A., b. IN. ca 1844; & Thomas C., b. IN. ca 1848. William apparently died bfore 1860 as Anne is listed in 1860 with Nathaniel, Benjamin, Sarah A.& Thomas, William J. MORGAN, ag. 34 b. KY. is listed in 1860 Clay Co. with wife Elizabeth, ag. 25 b. IN. & children: Mary M. ag. 6yrs., William L., ag. 4yrs. Lawrance, ag. 2yrs. & Anderson, ag. 6 months. Please email morhunt@digital.net

Tom Ooley Tue Jan 21 22:15:41 1997
I am searching the surnames "Ooley" and "Kane".

Gary Schuster Sat Jan 18 11:15:16 1997
Looking for any information or relatives of my grandparents,Oscar August Schuster and wife Myrtle Hohl. I know the names of his parents John (Henry) Schuster and Kathrine (Katie) Hoepple. Hers Peter Hohl and Mary (Nord)

Judy Kendall Sat Jan 18 23:44:08 1997
I am looking for any information I can find about Alonzo E. Woodward, He was born in Georgetown D.C. in 1854 He was a fireman for the city of Vincennes, Indiana at about 1894 thru 1902. His wife was named Elizabeth McGriffen Westfall she sometimes went by the name Lizzie. I would be interested in anything news articles, death cert, birth cert, any info. I am trying to find his father and mother and where they originated from. I am also looking for Elizabeth Westfall's parents their names were Abraham Westfall born Vencennes? Indiana and her Mother Diddema Barekman Born indiana.

Judy Kendall Sat Jan 18 23:59:58 1997
I am looking for any information I can find about my GGrand Father. His name was John Remstedt. He was born in Derby, Perry, Co. Indiana Sep. 10, 1835 he Died April of 1905 in Comptchie, Ca. I am trying to find out who his parents were and where the originated from. I will welcome any information at all. He was married in CA. to Ollive Burris, she was born in Illinois may 10 1851.

Terry Garrett Sun Jan 19 08:32:13 1997
WEST-ROSE. Amanda ROSE (nee WEST) apparently moved to Clay Co (where she was buried) after the death of her husband in adjoining Jefferson Co in the winter of 1842-43. They had two sons: George Washington ROSE and Wilson F. ROSE, Jr., who joined an Indiana unit in the Civil War. Seek more information about this family. Have much on Amanda's birth family and happy to exchange.

Roger Peterson Fri Jan 17 09:39:26 1997
Seek info on Joseph Sipple, b.4 Nov. 1806 Wythe Co.,VA(?) d. 4 Aug 1891 Clay Co., IN as a member of the house hold of his daughter and son-in-law Ariadne and Jackson Hall.. Joseph m. 29 Mar. 1839 in Putnam Co., IN. to Charlotte Ann Groves, daughter of Wendle Groves and Jane Bowles. Joseph moved to Owen Co., IN and he and Charlotte raised their family there. They are probably burried in the Buckskin Church Cem. near Cataract, Owen Co., IN. Charlotte Ann Groves b.6 Nov. 1818 Augusta Co., VA. A daughter, Martha Ann b. c1840 m. 1 Jan 1861 to William Clark Langdon in Owen Co., IN. she died in 1880 and is enumerated in the 1880 Mortality Census.

John Klingler Mon Jan 13 20:25:12 1997
Researching the following individuals who lived in Clay County. Would appreciate receiving any information on their ancestors and descendants. Johannes Klingler (1805-1875) & Catherine (1806-1881) John Klingler(1832-1909) & Mary Butterstine Klingler(1830-1906) Jacob Klingler(1834-1891) & Catherine Kalmbach Klingler (1844-1926) David Klingler(1841-1882) & Christina Schmaltz Klingler (1849-?) Ulrich Klingler(1844-1887) & Anna M. Nussel Klingler(1846-1895) Dora Klingler Mast & John Mast Jr. married 30 JUL 1854, Michael Rentschler Sr(1819-1893) & Elizabeth C. Schmaltz (1825-1875) Aimme Camille Mathews(1862-1948) & Celine Carlier Mathews (1862-1927) David Ellington(abt 1838-?) & Mary Boston Ellington (1841-?) Abner Brothers(1792-1876) & Mary Dalton Brothers (1801-1876) James Briley(1798-1878) & Malinda ____ Briley(1803-1871) George W. Scott(1838-?) & Julie Benjamin Scott(abt 1844-?) Willard Scott (1876-1923)

Diana Thomas Tue Jan 14 16:09:25 1997
I have ancestors who lived in Brazil Indiana. His names was William Matthews and his wife's name was Suzanna Storms Matthews. He died on October 15 1869 in Brazil and was buried in a cemetry outside of town. I am looking for the names of his father and mother. Anyone that has any information, please e mail me at jctdlt@ptialaska.net. P. S. They also had a son living with them called Paris Allen. Thanks Diana Thomas

Patty Underwood Tue Jan 14 16:12:19 1997
YOUNG- Looking for any information on Susana KELSEY and James YOUNG. They had 6 sons and 2 daughters. They moved to Indiana in 1845 from Chester, SC. Some moved from Indiana to Christain County, Il
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Jeannie Josephson Wed Jan 8 14:10:50 1997
Hello Researchers ! Wish to correspond with ANYONE researching ANY WARNOCK, DICKENS, BUCHANNAN, TWEEDY, HAMILTON, and TEMPLIN lines; Those from state of Indiana best chance of connection and I share info I have...Thanks For ANY Contacts, Good Luck.

Ginny Kerr Sat Jan 11 07:05:22 1997
In the 1850's a group moved from Winesburg, Ohio to Clay Co. The Ohio Zurcher's would like to contact the descendants of Joseph and Peter Zurcher. We have back info, but nothing forward on them. Please contact us. Also looking for info on Samuel Krebs who died in Clay Co.

Carol Taylor Tue Jan 7 08:07:35 1997
Seeking any information on Abrahan Franklin Baughman b KY 1803 died in Clay Co 12 Apr 1863. Am trying to prove parents. I have many of his descendents and will share or trade. Would be happy to hear from other searchers. (I have the info from the Baughman Bible) Thanks Carol

DONNA BUMGARDNER Thu Jan 2 09:37:59 1997
I AM RESEARCHING THE BRANHAM , WEBSTER, RAYL AND KEAN SURNAMES. MY GGG-GRANDFATHER IS HHOLMER BERTROM BRANHAM I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY INFO ON HIM OTHER THAN HIS BIRTHDATE WHICH IS SEPTEMBER 27, 1871 AND HE MARRIED IDA MAE RAYL ON DECEMBER 20, 1899 CHILDREN: MABLE M. BORN NOV. 3, 1900; JOHN H. BORN AUG. 3, 1902 AT 4:OO P.M. VESTAL RAYL (MY GREAT GRANFATHER) BORN JAN.1 , 1906 AT 12:01 A.M. AND DEAN LEROY BORN NOV. 28, 1911 DIED AUG. 3, 1968. ANY ADDITIIONAL INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL AT dbumgard@indy.tds.net . I AM WILLINGLY TO SHARE WHAT INFO I HAVE , THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

Barbara Bonham Sat Jan 4 13:12:27 1997
STEWART-RUSSELL: James Harvey STEWART took for a second wife Catherine RUSSELL b Bedford Co PA, daughter of Jacob RUSSELL and Catherine DeVORE. James and Catherine had 4 sons and one daug of whom only the dau, Mary survived. Mary married Jacob EARLISH Sr. My interest primarily is with Jacob RUSSELL. Who were his parents? This family lived for a spell in Ashland Co OH where another dau, Delilah married Emanuel BURNS. By 1869 the mother, Catherine DeVORE RUSSELL had preceeded her father in death and his estate probated in Bedford Co PA named all the children. Any help will be appreciat- ed and I am willing to share what ever I have to further the family research. Barbara Farthing Bonham, 25 Cherry Road, Framingham MA 01701

Barbara Bonham Sat Jan 4 13:14:48 1997
STEWART-RUSSELL: James Harvey STEWART took for a second wife Catherine RUSSELL b Bedford Co PA, daughter of Jacob RUSSELL and Catherine DeVORE. James and Catherine had 4 sons and one daug of whom only the dau, Mary survived. Mary married Jacob EARLISH Sr. My interest primarily is with Jacob RUSSELL. Who were his parents? This family lived for a spell in Ashland Co OH where another dau, Delilah married Emanuel BURNS. By 1869 the mother, Catherine DeVORE RUSSELL had preceeded her father in death and his estate probated in Bedford Co PA named all the children. Any help will be appreciated and I am willing to share what ever I have to further the family research. Barbara Farthing Bonham, 25 Cherry Road, Framingham MA 01701 (508) 875-8028.

Tom Fields Sun Jan 5 08:28:38 1997
I'm researching my Field(s) family which included William born 1838 in Yorkshire county England and wife Mary Jane born in Durham county England, his son Robert William born 1877 in Durham county England married to Jane Robinson (Robson) in Terre Haute, and his grandson Robert born in 1899 in Clay or Vigo counties. They were all miners around Perth in Clay county and arount Fontanet in NE Vigo county.