Elkhart County Query Page

June 1996-------Dec.1996

Sun Aug 11 17:03:52 1996
Seeking info on Jonathan LANTZ, and family, in Elkhart County from about 1850-1870. Jonathan was married to Elizabeth. Their children were Catherine, Isaac, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Mary, and Lavina.

Patricia Ramsey Bogel Tue Aug 20 18:33:12 1996
John GRIMES and Susannah ROOKSTOOL were married in Elkhart Co. on 4 October 1849. I am searching for their death dates and place. They lived in Noble Co., in the 1900 census but I cannot find where they were buried nor the date they died. Any help? Thanks. Pat Ramsey Bogel

Gary Robinson Thu Aug 22 07:49:43 1996
I am searching for ancestors of my GG Grandfather- William H. (Billy) ROBINSON (or Robison). His parents were Jonathan ROBINSON (or Robison) b 1793/1803 PA & Mary Hatfield b 1809/1812 Md William H. was born 7/4/1828 in Millersburg, Ohio and died 4/29/1912 in Locke, IN. About 1850 he married Mary Ann Wortinger (b 6/13/1834) they lived in Legrange County, Indiana and moved to Locke, IN (Elkhart Cnty) about 1862 from Lagrange County. William’s brothers were: Hezekiah married Rosetta LEAPPER Martin d 1913 Married Mary MITCHELL George W. b 9/8/1846 Enlisted 9/13/1863 age 17 in Union Army at Nappanee, IN in 129th Indiana Volunteers. Discharged at Indianopolis 7/29/1865. Married Sarah Miller Res 4 mi E of Goshen, IN Alec Alexander William’s sisters were: Lydia b 2/21/1852 d 1944. Married John COPENHAVEN 1/21/1871. Louisa If you have any information on Mary Hatfield, Jonathan Robinson or any of their family, I would really appreciate hearing from you. Gary Robinson

Steve Kennedy Mon Aug 26 15:11:08 1996
Looking for info on the LANTZ family in Elkhart County. Jonathan Lantz, wife Elizabeth, and children were in the county by 1850 and believe Jonathan to still be alive in 1870. Children were Catherine, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Mary, Isaac, and Lovina.

Tom Gray Sat Aug 31 08:23:22 1996
Seeking information about James Gray, b. abt 1824 in Kentucky, d. 1839- 1844 in Noble Co. IN, m. abt 1824 to Sarah (Anderson? Munson?). James was son of William Penn Gray and Alse/Alcy Smith of Pennsylvania. His seventh son, Steadman/Stedman Gray, was b. 1836 in Elkhart County. The family may appear in the 1840 census for Elkhart. The family: Alfred, b. 1825 Lucinda b. 1827 Samual b. 1827 William b. 1829 David b. 1831 Nathan Munson b. 1832-1833 Ohio Steadman b. 1836 Elkhart Co. IN Mary b. 1838

Shawn Barrett Mon Sep 2 19:14:26 1996
My mother and Grandmother are looking for information on a Joseph Weikel born 1806 in Pennsylvania. We know that he moved to Elkart, IN circa 1846, and was there thru at least 1856. we would like any information, but especially want to know what his wifes (Rebecca) maiden name is. Thank-you for any help you can offer.

Terry R. Conley Wed Sep 11 12:57:13 1996
I am seeking any information on my great-grandfather Charles Conley. His wife's name was Laura, and they had a son Lou (born 1888 or 1889). They lived in Elkhart prior to moving to Oklahoma Territory circa. 1897. A family picture shows him dressed in what might have been a fireman's uniform. Other family portraits made in Elkhart prior to 1897 show numerous individuals we suspect were other members of the Conley family.

Charlotte Slater Fri Sep 20 19:49:05 1996
Amanda Ivins Daughter of Thomas Ivins and Electa Maria Ivins Born Jan 9 1856 Warsaw Koscuisko Co Ind Thomas Ivins had a Federal land grant in Stark Co 10/8/1838 Solomon Ivins also had a Federal land grant in Stark Co 10/8/1838 Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Steve Kennedy Sun Sep 22 20:41:07 1996
Looking for information on the LANTZ family in Elkhart Co, IN. Jonathan LANTZ, wife Elizabeth, and children were in Elkhart County before 1850. Children were Catherine, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Mary, Isaac, and Lovina. Believe Jonathan and his wife were still living there in 1870.
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Tom Stevens Wed Oct 2 13:09:50 1996
HILLIARD 1796-1960 PA>OH>Noble IN Joseph HILLIARD: b ca 1796, PA m. Mary: b ca 1800, PA. Living with George, David E, Mary Z, Sidney, Nathaniel in the 1860 Noble Co IN census. Migrated PA>OH aft 1840, OH>Noble IN 1844-1850. Need connection between George & Joseph, more info on this family.

Vicki Logee Sat Oct 5 14:07:29 1996
Searching for information on surnames UNGER and MITCHELL John Unger arrived in Elkhart Co. c.1832 and died there in 1895. He married Malinda Cartwright of Koscuisko Co in Elkhart in 1847. Their son, W.S. Unger married Mary Mitchell in Goshen in 1890. Her father, Mathias Mitchell (born Mathias Michel in Berne, Switzerland) arrived in Goshen in 1852 and died in 1907. Mary's siblings were Ella Sophia, Emma Amelia, Johnie George, Lillie, William Edward, and Freddie Albert all born in Goshen between 1864-1879. Any information on these surnames would be greatly appreciated. Will gladly share all info I have.

Jim Conboy Thu Oct 10 09:42:46 1996
Elkhart County, looking for information regarding Catherine Conboy who married Michael Morgan on Nov. 30, 1875. Michael worked on the railroad. Catherine was born in Susquehanna County, Penn. Her parents were Cornlius Conboy and Catherine. Catherine Conboy Morgan's siblings included Michael Conboy, Frank Conboy, Ann Conboy Degnan, and Maria Conboy McCormick.
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Steve Kennedy Sun Oct 20 17:32:02 1996
Looking for info on Jonathan LANTZ who lived in Clinton Township, Elkhart Co, IN from about 1850-1860. Jonathan was b abt 1792 in PA and was married to Elizabeth b abt 1800 PA. Children were Catherine, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Mary, Isaac, and Lovina.

Don E. Schaefer Thu Oct 24 08:10:30 1996
What happened to this family? George W. SCHAEFER (3 Mar 1860) married Lida HARTZLER (Jan 1866) in Elkhart Co., Ind. 9 Dec 1888. They had one child, Schuyler SCHAEFER, born Nov 1890. They were on the 1900 census living in Goshen, Ind. Were there other children? Where did they move? Have much information on ancestors and relatives.

Russ Rickards Fri Oct 25 17:08:53 1996
William Rickards married Nancy Crane in 1834 in Elkhart, Ind. Anyone know this family or descendants ??

James D. Stallter Fri Oct 25 18:00:13 1996
Looking for any information on the Stallter Family in Elkhart county Indiana and St. Joseph County Indiana. William Emmet Stallter, & his Father Simon Peter Stallter. They came from Ohio, Simons father Joseph Stallter and Josephs mother Mary Stallter Seignon lived in Ohio.

Helen Hemminger Wed Oct 30 15:26:07 1996
Im looking for information on Jacob Butts born 1808 Germany married 1829 PA Susannah Mechling died in Elkhart in 1856 any information you can give me would greatly be appericated. Thank You

Helen Hemminger Wed Oct 30 15:26:07 1996
Im looking for information on Jacob Butts born 1808 Germany married 1829 PA Susannah Mechling died in Elkhart in 1856 any information you can give me would greatly be appericated. Thank You

Marla J. Mosley Fri Nov 1 15:42:01 1996
My GGM, TAYLOR, Susan Eddie was born 08OCT1862 in WHITE Co., IN. She died 03JAN1890 during childbirth.Her parents were TAYLOR, Isaac b.(?)d.(?) and HICKSON, Martha Ann b.(?) d.(?). I know of one sister, TAYLOR, Eddie Jane b.21AUG1860/d.08FEB1926. Susan married BRADFORD, Samuel Perry on 14FEB1884. He was born in FRANKLIN Co., IN (25JAN1857). They had 3 children: BRADFORD, Lovena Frances b.23JAN1885 (my GM)d. 26MAY1980 (Paragould, AR) BRADFORD, Isaac Erritt(sp?) b.13APR1886 BRADFORD, Martha Elizabeth b.22MAY1888 After Susan died, Samuel P. married her sister Eddie Jane TAYLOR, who already had one child: TAYLOR, Ninna Levada b.11OCT1892/ m.REYNOLDS,(?) They had the following children: BRADFORD, Russell Earl b.27JAN1894/m. (?),Blanche BRADFORD, Harvey Eugene BRADFORD, Goldie Isabelle b.24SEPT1898/m.GARRETT, Edwin BRADFORD, Samuel (PERRY) I haven't been able to find anything else on Susan's parents (Isaac TAYLOR and Martha HICKSON). Would be happy to exchange info with anyone who might have ties with these families.

Susan Harthun Sat Nov 2 20:28:58 1996
Subject: Elkhart Co Query I am searching the parents of JACOB HELTZEL born 1815 VA. He marr Rebecca C. Vance, dau of Martin & Barbara (Stoever) Vance of Elkhart Co, IN in 1841. They lived in the Elkhart/LaGrange county area until 1859 when they moved to Jackson Co.,MO. While in Indiana they had 7 children: John Absolom, Mary E., Martin Luther, Catharine Amanda, Susanna, Barbara & Philip W. Did Jacob have ties with the Henry Heltzel family that lived in Noble Co., IN? Would like to hear from any one researching this line.

F.L. STIVER, JR. Fri Nov 1 08:07:46 1996
Looking for Jay P. Stiver, Frances N. McNutt or Edgar Mark Stiver. Jay and Frances were married with issue - 2. Farrell L. Stiver and Thurl Stiver. Edgar Mark is the father of Jay P. Stiver. They lived in Elkart county. I need info on birth, death and any other info available. I have info on the decendants of this family.

F.L. STIVER, JR. Wed Nov 6 10:24:39 1996
SURNAME:STIVER Need information on the following: Edgar Mark Stiver - wife's name unknown issue-3 (Jay P. Stiver - Frances N. McNutt), Harold Stiver, (Lottie Stiver - ? Klein). Jay P. Stiver and Frances McNutt issue-2 Farrell Lamar Stiver and Thurl Stiver. They lived in Benton, IN outside of Goshen, IN. I have information on decendants of Farrell Stiver, my father.

sandie steele Wed Nov 13 16:45:48 1996

Alan Henry Wed Nov 13 13:36:18 1996
Looking for parents of Samuel P. Beebe. In 1850 he lived in Concord Twp, Elkhart Cty, IN. He was b. abt 1789 in CT. His wife Rosalio was b. abt 1789 in NY. He was a Justice of the Peace. He was also a Judge of the Circuit Court. He is said to have built the second house on the north- west corner of Main and Jackson Streets according to a History of Elkhart County (date unknown.) Samuel was alive in the 1850 census, age 61 but only his wife appears in the 1860 census.

chuck keown Fri Nov 15 08:55:47 1996
Need info on the keown family..Two brothers,Thomas and James Keown came to america,landing at charleston,sc.in the 1770,s. thomas born abt. 1740 county downs, ireland. james alex born abt.1744 county downs,ireland.. from my research so far, it seems that every keown in the ky. and radius of 1000 miles are related.

Michael ferris Wed Nov 20 20:12:11 1996
looking for any information on my great grandfather born in 1864 I am not sure about what county. His name is Wiley Ferris. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Felicia Hazelton Tue Dec 3 21:57:58 1996
I am searching for ancestors of my g-grandparents: David Milligan WISER (WEISER)b. Shamokin,PA 1849, d.1931, and Sarah Jane BENSON b. Cumberland MD, 1841.c1905, d.1920. They moved to Elkhart,IN and lived there until their death's. I don't know where they are buried or who their parents were. Also looking for information on gg-granparents: Fielding B. DRAKE b.1834, OH, d. 1881, Elkhart,IN and Elizabeth or Jane HARTMAN, b.1828, also died in Elkhart? They were married in Sidney,OH 1848. Census shows DRAKES living in Elkhart by 1860.

R. Ratliff Wed Dec 18 17:55:43 1996
Looking for any information regarding Trevor James Derk. Mother's name was Sherry Derk. Name may have been changed. Born in Elkhart in 1980.

Kay Mason Sat Dec 28 12:55:00 1996
WUCHTER--I am searching for information on the birthplace of SARAH J. WUCHTER, b 1858 in Indiana, daughter of PETER WUCHTER and FANNY MEYER(S) WUCHTER. Also the family of FANNY MEYER(S) May have lived in northeastern part of state. Kay Mason patrici6@themall.net

Don Severs Sat Dec 28 16:35:09 1996
Seeking to prove Jerome Bonaparte Johnson's parents. He lived 1872 - 1964. Born Indpls, IN, died Peoria, IL. Married Bessie Johnson, divorced abt 1912. Ancestral File database lists a Jerome Bonaparte Johnson, 1826 - 1899 married Amanda Beech living in IN. Would love to prove they are our Jerome's parents.


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