Putnam County Indiana Queries

6/1/96------12/31/96

DATE:12/30/96
Rebecca Oliver
Am looking for information regarding James Milton Oliver of Putnam County. Married Mary Alice Boone on 9/29/1886. Died in 1917 in greenbay, Wisconsin. Children: Claude Elwood b: Feb 1889, Otis, Albert & Joe. Family members says that James was either a sheriff or a Marshall ??? Any information is appreciated and will be shared, gladly.


DATE:12/30/96
John Ballard
Amon Lorenzo Silvey was born at Putnam Co, IN in 1837, the son of Peter Silvey and Polly Job. His father died. Amon went to Iowa with his stepfather, John Epperson Ballard. Information about his parentage would be appreciated.


DATE:12/30/96
Julie Crowley Searching for information on the BROOKSHIRE family of Montgomery and Putnam Counties. Drake BROOKSHIRE (1819-1913) and Sarah "Sallie" GRAVES (1823-1896) came to Ladoga, Montgomery Co, IN in 1830 from Randolph Co, NC. They had ten children: Andrew G., Allen, Alexander M. (m. Martha L. AUMAN), James, Mary Elizabeth (m. Lafayette YOUNG), Elijah V. (he served in the U.S. Congress), Joel, Thomas D. (m. Emma Jane MYERS), Swan C. (m. Mary M. TOBIN), and Lee (m. Ethel ?). The family moved to Roachdale, Putnam Co, ca. 1905.


Randy Franklin12/12/96
Researching Putnam Co. families: George T. BURKS and Mary DUCKWORTH, John R. DUCKWORTH & Sarah SELLERS, George P. BURKS & Rebecca M. MORRIS, Alpheus MORRIS & Rebecca MINOR. BURKS family lived in Putnam from abt 1828. MORRIS family removed from Henry Co., IN aft 1860. Allen BURKS (b. abt 1779 VA) came from KY and may be the ancestor of my BURKS line. Would like to hear from other descendants concerning these families.


Cleo Wilcox

Seeking information re:
David McGill married to a Mary (last name possibly HOLLAND). David b. 1810-12 in VA. Had children: Mary A. 1834 George, 1837, James, 1838, John, 1839, Franklin, 1842, Zachariah T. 1844, Susanna, 1845, Martha, 1848, Margaret, 1849, Nancy, 1851, Emily, 1853, Elmira, 1854 - all born in IN (except first child Mary, b. in KY) according to 1850 census Russell Twp and 1860 census in Monroe Twp Putnam Co. IN. David was undoubtly married in KY. Any contact would be appreciated and will exchange any information that I have.

ALSO

Seeking a connection to TAYLORs in Putnam Co. IN between 1810 and 1850. Do not have dates, so will preciate ANY Taylor data (William, specifically) to sift for my line. I think that they came up from KY with a group that also had the HAWKINS family, possibly out of Bourbon Co. Thanks to anyone. Will share what I have.


Mary Molyneaux

Researching the following: DAVID S. HOUSH born in Indiana Jan 20, 1835. His father was JACOB HOUSH born in Indiana. DAVID had a daughter born in Carpentersville, Putnam County on September 22, 1858. Her mother's name was ELIZABETH C. MORRIS. DAVID S. HOUSH HAD THE FOLOWING SIBLINGS: MARTHA KATHERYN ELIZABETH CAROLINE LOUISE ELVIRA GEORGE WASHINGTON


Sandra Sanford Gage

I am from Greencastle in Putnam Co. I am trying to find out further information on my grandmothers side of the family. My grandfather was William E Sanford of KY and my grandmother was Mary Frances (aka Mollie) Moore (Moors) Sanford of KY. They lived outside of Greencastle until their deaths. My grandmothers father was Madison Moore (Moors) and I believe he was from Madison Ind. (city or co. ?) His Father was Gabriel Moore I believe. Madison is listed in th 1860 Census of Montgomery Co. Ind. I believe Madison is buried in Thorntown, Boone Co. Ind. His wife was Armilda Ama Susan Jane Griffen Moore(Moors) She died in Greencastle Ind. in 1905. I am at a dead end with Gabriel on the Moore side and Armildas father on the Griffen side. I have Sanford information back into Boone Co. Indiana. Will Share.


Margaret Hougland

Seeking ancestors and descendants of Mary Jane SPURLING, b. 29 Oct 1845 in Greencastle, Putnam Co. IN. Migrated to Marion Co IA about 1848. Married John Wesley MYERS also born in IN.


roger w. ridpath Mon Nov 23/ 1996
I am looking for anyone who is decendent of John Ridpath who is willing to to exchange info with me. among some are Abraham, father of John Clark Ridpath (Historian).


Kelly Parks Mon Nov 23/ 1996
I would like to know more about Crittender King and his wife Mary Elizabeth. She was the daughter of William S. & Sarah (Bradley) King. I be happy to share what I know? Crittender and his wife move to Putman, Greencastle, IN.


Irving Blabon Mon Nov 23/ 1996
The Nosler family lived in Putnam County> My great grandfather Harrison Elcaney NOSLER and his sister Mary Ann Nosler were born their in 1846 and 1847. Their father was Riley Wyatt Nosler and his first wife Jane TURNER. I am looking for information about the Noslers. Where they lived ? What they did ? Along with the Noslers were the VOWELL family. Bird Vowell married Riley Nosler's sister.


Karen Zach

DATE:11/16/96
Desire hearing from anyone interested in William Preston STEWART, born August 6, 1836 in Hendricks County, died Oct 16, 1915 Putnam County. May have married #1 Ellen Cox, did married our ancestor, Margaret Elizabeth LEE in Putnam County Oct 24, 1862. Their daughter, Elizabeth J. married William BALDWIN. Their other children were: Mary Elizabeth, Goerge CE, Robert William, Samuel JL, Nora, Carl and Levi. Believe Preston also married a McCloud. Margaret Elizabeth LEE (some sources say Amanda) was born in Kentucky Nov 28, 1843. Where in Ky? Married in Putnam County, Indiana Oct 24, 1862 and died there May 4, 1887. Buried Barnard Cemetery. Married Preston Stewart. Desire to know more on parentage of Margaret. Father is said to be Henry LEE and mother Martha WOLFE. Know nothing else of them or her siblings. Glad to share information on Margaret down to us. Thanks ahead of time.


Karen Zach

DATE:11/16/96
Want to hear from descendents of Goerge OWENS and Mary Frances ? Their daughter, Minnie Myrtle was born May 24, 1879 in Putnam County and died April 22, 1958 in Montgomery County. She married James WIlliam LAYNE.


Karen Zach

DATE:11/16/96
Would like to hear from descendents of Nicodemus ROACH born 18 June 1836 and died in Putnam County 27 September 1907 wife was Mary COX know little about her and daughter Anna M. married John B. NICHOLSON who lived in the Crawfordsville area. Glad to exchange info.


Linda Goddard Stout

DATE:11/16/96
Seeking descendants of the following four brothers: William Goddard, born 1807 PA & married Nancy Lewis; John Jefferson Goddard born c1811 PA & married 1st Margaret Ullom & 2nd Margaret Bryan Hickman; Henry K. Goddard II born 1820 PA & married Margaret Paugh; and Alexander Goddard born 1823 PA & married Prudence Rush. Henry K. Goddard II died 1907 in Tangier, IN. Alexander Goddard died near Morton in Putnam county. These four brothers were the sons of Henry Kellam Goddard born c1780 and died c1836 in Tyler county, Virginia (now West Virginia), and Dorcas Long, born c1790. These four brothers left the Greene county, PA and Tyler county, (W)VA area in the early 1840's and settled in Putnam county. Would like to correspond and share information with their descendants. My 3rd gret-grandfather, Joshua Goddard, born 1788 PA and died c1855 Wetzel county, (W)VA, was a brother to Henry Kellam Goddard.


Dan Hebert

DATE:11/16/96
I am looking for information about James Beck and Margaret Cannady who moved from North Carolina to Owen Indiana before 1814. They had eight children including a John W. Beck. On 30 Oct 1851 as Gosport, Owen County Indiana he married Martha Goodwin from Putman Count Indiana. After 1865 they traveled west to Walla Walla Washington on a wagon train lead by Martha's brother Lewis Goodwin. Any information on this family would be most welcome. Thank you.
Dan


Donn Cutler

DATE:11/16/96
I am searching for infomation on a DEXTER CUTLER who is located on the 1860 Census page #390 in Putnam Co. Are there any other Cutlers listed with him?


Johnita P. Malone

DATE: 10/29/96
In the 1830 Putnam Co., IN., census, there was a Jesse JAMES in Putnam Co., IN. Does anyone have any information on this Jesse JAMES?


Ronald L. Worley

DATE:10/28/96
How were Worleys of eastern Putnam Co. related to Perry and Alexander Worley who lived across the Hendricks Co. line in Marion Twp


DATE:10/24/96

SURNAMES:
I am researching descendants of Jesse and Nancy Cunningham Rollings. Their six children are America A. Rollings, John C. Rollings, James F. Rollings, Robert S. Rollings, William H. Martha A. Rollings. I would like to exchange information with anyone researching these lines.
CONTACT:*Brent Rollings*


DATE:10/4/96

SURNAMES:
Amos Washington WELKER b Dec 1811 Jefferson Co KY d 26 Dec 1890 Hutchinson, Reno Co KS burried Old Bethel Cem. Putnam Co IN. Married Susan Ellen PECK 1 May 1837 Putnam Co IN. Then had following children all born Putnam Co IN - Leander Lee, Theodore D, Philo Bascom, Nancy Ragan, Oliver James, Worthington, Eleanor, Matilda Knight, Orlando Carroll, Sarah Jane, Ara Adna, Henry William, Amos Washington, Jr. I am interested in correspondence with descendant of any of these children or any additional information about them.

CONTACT:*Charmaine G. Welker*


DATE:10/4/96

SURNAMES:
EVANS-CLARK-PRATHER-MARTIN-COOK-JENKINS
The below listed persons died in Putnam Co., Ind. Most of them in the Cloverdale area. If you are researching any of these people or their families, please contact Harry O. Alvis.
Sarah CLARK b. 1 Mar 1743 d. 5 Jun 1834
(wife of Thomas EVANS)
Rev John EVANS b. 25 Oct 1763 d. 2 Jul 1841
Susannah PRATHER b. 1766 d. 25 Oct 1831
(wife of Rev. John EVANS)
James B. EVANS b. 1 Jun 1797 d. 22 Aug 1878
Anna Dabney MARTIN b. 6 Mar 1798 d. 27 Sep 1847
(wife of Thomas Wiley EVANS)
Benjamin Prather EVANS b. 1 Jun 1803 d. 22 Oct 1861
Hesekiah EVANS b. 18 Jan 1826 d. 8 May 1907
Rev. William MARTIN b. 11 Mar 1772 d. 10 Apr 1847
Mary Ann COOK b. 26 Dec 1771 d. 24 Oct 1857
(wife of Rev. William MARTIN)
Robert MARTIN b. 10 Jan 1800 d. 18 Dec 1879
Nancy MARTIN b. 10 Mar 1810 d. 6 Sep 1849
(wife of John W. JENKINS)
(see Montgomery Co., Ky. and Bath Co., Ky.)
CONTACT:*Harry O. Alvis*


DATE:10/4/96

SURNAMES:
I am interested in any information about an Alexander McClelland or McLelland who lived in Putnam County. He was born in 1802 in Kentucky and was probably the son of Alexander McClelland born in 1762 in New Jersey who died in 1836 in Montgomery County, Kentucky and his wife, Isabella Futhey. The Will of Alexander, Sr. left the family Bible to Alexander, Jr. I am interested in locating any descendants or anyone who might know where the Bible is now. Bill LaBach in Lexington, Kentucky.
CONTACT:*Bill LaBach*


DATE:10/4/96

SURNAMES:
Please help: Looking for information on Mattie Chapman, Stoddard, relationship to Miami Indians in Winamac area
CONTACT:*J. Stephens*


DATE:10/4/96

SURNAMES:
GARTHWAIT/WILLIAMSON
I am looking for information on the families of;
WILLIAM PERRY GARTHWAIT b. 1853 Putnam Co., -d. 1936.
He was married to ALICE SONORA WILLIAMSON b. 1853,Putnam Co.- d. 1947.
Who were their parents and siblings? I have family stories and pictures to share.
(GARTHWAIT/FERRELL - WILLIAMSON/ROSS) Thank you.
CONTACT:*Linda Bellomo*


DATE:10/4/96

SURNAMES:
Seeking information of Willis CARTER family. They were enumerated on the 1840 federal census in Monroe Twp. Putnam Co, In. Family consisted of Willis and Clarissa/Clarinda and children William b 1820 in Va., George b 1824 in Va., Andrew b 1827 in In., James, b abt 1830 in In., son b 1832-35 in In, dau. b 1835-40 in In. and Susan b 1841 in In. Clarissa/Clarinda and son and dau. died between 1840-1850 probably Putnam Co., In. Willis remarried the widow Malinda Martin in 1845 in Putnam Co. They were in Fulton Co. In by 1850. Would like to know if graves of Clarissa/Clarinda and children are in Putnam Co. and if so, the inscriptions. All help appreciated.
Thanks. Dianne
CONTACT:*Dianne T. Higley*


DATE:9/25/95

SURNAMES:
Amos Washington WELKER b Dec 1811 Jefferson Co KY d 26 Dec 1890 Hutchinson, Reno Co KS buried Old Bethel Cem. Putnam Co IN. Married Susan Ellen PECK 1 May 1837 Putnam Co IN. They had following children all born Putnam Co IN - Leander Lee, Theodore D, Philo Bascom, Nancy Ragan, Oliver James, Worthington, Eleanor, Matilda Knight, Orlando Carroll, Sarah Jane, Ara Adna, Henry William, Amos Washington, Jr. I am interested in correspondence with descendant of any of these children or any additional information about them.

CONTACT:*Charmaine G. Welker*


DATE:9/21/96

SURNAMES:
Am looking for any info on the name Swinford. Am willing to exchange info with anyone interested.
CONTACT:*Charles Biro Swinford*


DATE:9/13/96
SURNAMES:
Surnames in Putnam County I'm researching are: BEATTY (BEATTIE) - COLLINS - COX - DENNY - HARRIS - LUNSFORD - SHIELDS - STEERS - and STORM.
I will happily share what I have and would be MOST grateful to receive anything on these surnames.
Thank you,
CONTACT:*Lynn Murray*


DATE:9/6/96
SURNAMES:
Would like to share information on:Jesse Rollings b. 1789, Harper's Ferry, Berkeley Co., Virginia, m. in Bourbon Co., Kentucky, Nancy Cunningham, b. 1798, d. 1867, Putnam Co., Indiana. Their Children were:
John C. Rollings b. Feb 16 1819, m. Martha Jane Boling, b. Mar 12 1862, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana, (daughter of Benjamin Boling and Ellen Roberts) ; James Frank Rollings b. Jul 25 1821, Bourbon Co., Kentucky, m. (1)Margaret Fox, b. Jan 27 1821, Kentucky m.(2) Elizabeth Young, b. Jun 3 1825, Reelsville, Putnam Co., Indiana; Robert S. Rollings b. Nov 13 1824, Putnam Co., Indiana, m. Phela A. Rissler, b. 1827, Washington Twp., Putnam Co., Indiana, (daughter of William Rissler and Susan Boone) Other Descendants include: Nancy E. Rollings b. Nov 12 1841, Henry H. Rollings b. Feb 17 1844, William W. Rollings b. Jan 7 1846, Robert Bruce Rollings b. Jun 13 1848, Sarah H. Rollings b. Aug 2 1850, Winifield Scott Rollings b. Oct 6 1852, Margaret Jane Rollings b. Jan 20 1855, Eliza Catherine Rollings b. Apr 3 1857, John C. Rollings Jr. b. Jun 16 1860, Lafayette Rollings b. Nov 2 1882, Ira Rollings b. Jun 14 1885, James Franklin Rollings b. Aug 10 1887, Mack Rollings b. Nov 29 1889, Benjamin Rollings b. Jul 16 1893, John M. Rollings d. after 1887, Hiram Rollings d. after 1887, Harriet C. Rollings, Perry Rollings d. after 1887, Mary M. Rollings d. after 1887, Daniel S. Rollings d. before 1887, William F. Rollings d. before 1887, George Rollings d. before 1887, Fillmore Rollings d. before 1887.
CONTACT:*Brent Rollings*


DATE:9/5/96
SURNAMES:
Seeking to exchange information on the WILSON and related families in the Putnam county area. John Cooper WILSON and wife Francis WILSON WILSON settled in Putnam County before 1837. Children include Castleton, Eliza Ann, Peter, Polly, Mary Elizabeth, and Michael. William W Wilson married Nancy M Davis and settled in Putnam county. Children include: Sarah B, William F, Minerva J, John M, Joseph W, Mary E, and Claude M.
CONTACT:*James D. VanDerMark*


DATE:9/5/96
SURNAMES:
Seeking information on SHOPPELL and VICE living in Putnam County ca. 1870. Wm. Henry SHOPPELL b. 12 Oct 1869 parents Joseph SHOPPELL & ____ MURDOCK. Wed Nancy Ellen VICE before 1891. Nancy was born Putnam Co. 9 August 1872. d/o Aaron VICE and Margaretta FRYE.Henry and Nancy moved to White County, Illinois. Believe they were born in or around Cloverdale.
CONTACT:*Sue Lamble*


DATE:8/31/96
SURNAMES:
Would like to exchange information regarding family of Arthur HARBIN on 1850 census in Jefferson. He was from TN, had a wife Eliza 35 years from KY, kids: Mary 14, Martha 10, Margaret 8, Amanda 5 and Henderson or Anderson 3 - all born in IN. Was his name really HARBIN or HARVIN. Marriage is recorded for Arthur HARVIN to Eliza Jane ALBIN in 1837, deeds are for HARVIN in 1843 & 1851.
Joan Marie Salzmann


DATE:8/31/96
SURNAMES:
I am looking for information on my ggrandmother, Emmaline Missouri BUIS who died in Missouri--one censes says CO--around 1918-1920. I have absolutely no solid information on where she was born. Family tradition (which is probably accurate) holds that she was born in Putnam Co., IN. The Census' have her born in various places. I know my older family members weren't always truthful about such things, figuring it wasn't anyone's business. Thanks.
Elizabeth Trotter


Gordon Pattison Sat Aug 24 / 1996
Frederick SCHULTZ
married Mary J. LEE in 1864. They lived in Washington Twp. where they had a substantial farm. They raised 6 children. In 1880 they were living in Greencastle. Seeking whereabouts of this family after 1880.


Date:8/22/96
SURNAMES:
Looking for information on Abner E. Goodwin and wife Charlotte Ginn. Settled in Putman County about 1824 with a family of five. After 1830 moved to Owen County Indianna. If you have any information on Abner 1791-1849, Charlotte 1790-1833, America, Lewis, Christopher 1824-?, Martha 1830-1908, or Charlotte. Please contact me. I have a web page with this family line


Betty Ralph
Mon Aug 5 / 1996
William Henry CLAVER
b 25 Mar 1814 NC d 22 Jul 1890 IA son of John M. CLAVER migrated to Putman Co, IN, 1828 where he m Lydia GARDNER 16 Mar 1837. Then moved to Washington Co, IN. Children: John Thomas b 1838, Mary E. b 1839, Charles H. b 1841, James W. b 1845, Hannah J. b 1848, Camilla H. b 1850, Lydia E. b 1855. Seeking parents of Lydia GARDNER and information exchange with CLAVER descendants. Thank you.


Charles Templer
Tue Aug 6 / 1996
Putnam County Query Interested in any information available on John Hester family, ca.1850, including Eliza Melvina Hester, b. 14 April 1854 in Putnam County, Indiana. Will share information readily.


DATE:8/6/96
NAME: John C. Rigdon

SURNAMES
Looking for info on: John Evans and William Martin families in Putnam County about 1840. I am connected to both.
Archibald Sparlin/Sparling and Lavisa Mullins/Mullens were married 11 Apr 1827 in Orange County IN. Who were their children? Who were their parents and siblings?
Was Edward Daniel Sparlin/Sparling born Mar 1828 their son? Edward Daniel Sparling was my great grandfather.


DATE:7/1/96
NAME: Wanda

SURNAMES
Looking for info on: Butler, Masten, Youngman, Dicks, Reeves, Cooprider, Phipps, and Lee


DATE: 7/1/96
NAME: *Karen Zach*

SURNAMES: Interested in contacting relatives of the Bowers and Clodfelter clan from Rowan/Davidson County, NC
Karen Zach, RR #7, Bx 43,
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

DATE: 7/28/96
NAME: *Kay Phillips*

SURNAMES: Researching COAKLEY, HERREN, CRONAN,SULLIVAN 1880 to 1900.
Will share info.


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