1996
Switzerland County, Indiana Queries

DATE: 7/22/96
NAME: Jan Everly Williams

ADAMS
Searching for Albert C. ADAMS Family in Switzerland County.

ARMSTRONG
Looking for information on Hannah Kautz ARMSTRONG, daughter of Jacob KAUTZ. She died in 1860 in Vevay, Indiana. Her will was filed in Switzerland County along with her husbands. They lived in Hamiliton County in 1850. Walter was said to be born in Ireland on 24 Sept 1783. Hannah was born in Frederick County, Maryland on 10 December 1789

BAIR/BEAR
Searching for BAIR/BEAR family in Ohio & Switzerland Counties.

BENNETT, DAVIS, SMITH
Seeking BENNETT, DAVIS, and SMITH families of Switzerland Co, and Jefferson Co, IN. Were there sometime around turn of century. Believed to have come from KY and/or OH. Unknown where they were before this. William and Charlotte BENNETT (brother and sister) both d. in Belle Plaine, IA. She married #1 Ben ROBERTS; #2 Fred FULLMER. Believe her father was James BENNETT and her mother was Kate or Catherine (and called Kate) and was either a DAVIS or a SMITH. Would like to fine ancestry from Charlotte backwards and any births, deaths, cemetery, marriage, etc. dates and places for her ancestors. If a person doesn't have a computer, please write me at: Judith Sandage Murphy, P.O.Box 1333, Fairborn, OH 45324-1333.

BOHMAN
I am interested in the BOHMAN Family in Switzerland County. Will share my data.

BOLDEN
Searching for BOLDEN family in Switzerland county. Snailmail: 4533 Gulfstream Dr., Naples, FL 34112-6821.

BUSHFIELD / KERN
Searching for connections to BUSHFIELD/KERN line. Have a great deal of info on descendants of Samuel BUSHFIELD (1767-1832), specifically his eldest son, George Taylor BUSHFIELD (1791-1822), who moved to S.E. Indiana (Dearborn/Switzerland Co.) from Westmoreland County, PA in 1817 and drowned in 1822 at age 31, leaving six children. George married Catherine KERN, d/o Jacob and Susanna KERN, who also left Westmoreland Co. PA in 1817 and settled in Switzerland Co., where many of their family are bur at Ebenezer Cemetery. Catherine KERN BUSHFIELD later married Rev. Cornelius RUDDELL/RUDDLE and they moved to Jeffersonville (Clark Co.), IN with five of her six children. Catherine and Cornelius later had one child, Jacob RUDDELL. Catherine's oldest child, James Spielman BUSHFIELD, was taken back to PA by his grandfather and never returned to IN. The remaining five children of George Taylor BUSHFIELD grew up in Clark Co.

CARVER
Searching for CARVER family in Switzerland County. Snailmail: 4533 Gulfstream Dr., Naples, FL 34112-6821.

CHASE
Looking for info on ELIZABETH CHASE. She was listed in the 1860 Census of Switzerland Co. in the house with MADISON CHASE. She was listed as ELIZABETH MILLER. Listed with her was her son JAMES GRAHAM MILLER. In 1880 she was listed in the house with her son, GRAHAM MILLER. She was listed as ELIZABETH CAMPBELL. She was listed as the mother of Graham Miller. Her first marriage was to Fredrick Miller. Was she in fact the d/o Madison Chase. Her second marriage was to John Campbell. Any informatin about her or FREDRICK MILLER would be greatly appreciated. You can E-mail or smail me at Roy D. Wheeler, 1007 9th Street, Carrollton, Ky 41008. Thanks.

CHRISTIE
Ripley County: James CHRISTIE, Jr. (m. Elizabeth HERRING) - I know he was still living in Ripley Co. when he died. Isaac CHRISTIE (m. Susanna CLINE). Switzerland County: John CHRISTIE (m. Elizabeth BECKLEY). Jefferson County: Mary CHRISTIE (m. Evan MILES).

COLE
I'm searching for as much information as I can get on Cordelia Dyer COLE, d/o Abel Cole, who m. Ovid BUTLER in 1847 in Shelby Co., Indiana and her sister (?) Arvilla Cole.

COOK
Looking for parents of Wiles, John, Alfred, Mary Ann, and Milton COOK. Wiles B.1830 mar. Catherine Phillips of Switz. CO. Wiles father is presumed from England and came to America thru the port of New Orleans. Alfred died 1849, probate did not name parents at that time. Wiles buried in New Patriot Cem. 1917

COTTON
Seeking information regarding Ralph B. COTTON, b. 1796 (or 1798), KY. Ralph B. m. Mary ("Polly") Butler in 1815. He was a sheriff in Switerland County, IN in early 1800's and related to other Cotton's in the area.

DENNIS
Searching for John DENNIS. Ohio, Switzerland, & Ripley Counties.

DUNNING
Micheal Dunning b. in Ulster Co. N.Y. 1 Jul 1791 d. at Enterprise 19 Aug 1848 bur. at New Liberty Cemetery. He came into Switzerland Co. 1823 he was m. twice, first to Elleanor Terwilliger then to Susanna Turner known children are Aldirt: Mortimore: Alfred: Harriet: Elleanor: John: Andrew J: James: William: Micheal: Miriah: Emeline: Benjamin: Salinda: Sarah: Edward: Joseph.

DUTOIT
DUTOIT, Charles Eugene Louis Gabriel. b. 1793 in Lausanne Switzerland. Married Lydia Detra in 1818 and moved to Switzerland County in 1818-1820 timeframe and then settled in Dayton OH.

EADS
I am looking for marriage records and issue of James Buchanan EADS bn in Dearborn Co. He built the 1st bridge across the Mississipi river It is my undersanding that he was married 2 times. I am trying to trace my heritage to him. Any help greatly appreciated. I am new at this and stumbling.

EDRINGTON
Researching all EDRINGTON Families in Bartholomew, Boone, Decatur, Gibson, Pike, Switzerland & Warrick counties.

FRENCH
Searching for FRENCH families in Ohio & Switzerland Counties.

FUCHTMANN
I am interested in the FUCHTMANN Family in Switzerland County. Will share my data.

GEILE
I am interested in the GEILE Family in Switzerland County. Will share my data.

GROPENGEISER
Henry GROPENGEISER b. 1821 Germany, d. 1868 IN, wife Wilheminia b. 1830 Germany, d. ABT 1850. Children: Caroline b. 1853/4 Vevay, Switzerland Co., IN; William b. 1854 Vevay,Switzerland Co., IN, d. 1941 Hopkins Co., KY; John Harmon b. 1856 Vevay, Switzerland Co., IN, d. 1937 South Dakota. Looking for any information, such as a definite death date for Wilheminia and her daugther Caroline. Snail mail: PSC 2 Box 7555,APO,AE 09012.

GULLION
Robert GULLION in Switzerland County.

HAMMOND / BENNETT
I'm looking for info. about John and Charlotta (BENNETT) HAMMOND. He was b. in MD and m. Charlotta before 1820. One son, Denton (b. 1/01/1820) was still resident in IN in the late 1800s. Other children were Dennis Bennett Hammond (my ancestor) b. 5/04/1821 in Hamilton Co. Amos Hammond, Jehial Hammond (who served in an IL artillery company in the Civil War), Jane who m. William LITTLE, Julia who m. James RICHARDS, and Elizabeth who m. Benjamin STODDARD. John Hammond was a miller who lived in Jefferson Co, where he was supposed to be a pioneer. He belonged to the Democratic Party and lived in Madison Co until he and his wife moved to Switzerland Co, IN. Charlotta d. there on 7/04/1832. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. John Hammond d. in Switzerland Co. in 1853. Their son, Dennis Bennett Hammond, married Hannah PADGETT on 1/23/1840, and they lived in Rising Sun where he worked as a miller before moving to Indian Creek where he was also a miller. They then moved to IA in 1850. Sarah (Padgett) Hammond was b. in Salem, NJ, on 8/11/1821 and was the d/0 William and Sarah (PIFFER) Padgett. I am interested in learning more about John Hammond, in particular his father's name and where he was born in MD. John's father was b. in Scotland and came to the US before the Revolution. Any information about John Hammond's father would be greatly appreciated.

HEADY
Stillwell HEADY b. ca 1763 PA. Moved to Nelson Co., KY 1780s and then to Switzerland Co., IN by 1804, where he d. in 1834. Married Rebecca COOMBS. His parents were Thomas and Rebecca (STILLWELL) HEADY. I descend from their dau. Charity /Charlotte HEADY who m. Henry GULLION. Searching for death dates & place of Charity and Henry. I descend from their son, Stillwell GULLION (1815-1839) and his wife, Amanda HIXSON-GULLION-JACOBS (1820 - aft 1870).

HIGGINS / KONKLE
I am looking for history on Martin M HIGGINS married to Mary KONKLE. They had at least one son, Charles C Higgins, born 8-20-1880 supposedly in Jefferson or Switzerland County. Also, I am looking for any history on Paris C BROWN married to Capitolia WAINSCOTT, approx. 1850 in Jefferson or Switzerland County.

HILDERBRAND
Researching the HILDERBRAND family. Eva HILDERBRAND b.Jan. 1, 1790 PA, d. July 4, 1868 Switzerland Co. was the wife of Levi OREM. Her father is Michael HILDERBRAND b. PA. So far have found nothing on Michael HILDERBRAND in Switzerland Co. except census forms. Is someone else researching this family. Please e-mail.

JOHNSON
Lydia JOHNSON was b. in 1804 in NY where she m. Dr. Isaac N. ROBBINS ca 1828, probably in Steuben Co. Her mother was Mary HALLOCK-JOHNSON. Moved to Switzerland Co., IN mid 1830s. Lydia d. in 1877, bur. at Olive Branch Cem. in Ohio Co., IN near her sister, Clarinda JOHNSON-ROBBINS, w/o Jeremiah ROBBINS.

KLINE (CLINE) / WARDEN
Looking for information on Jesse WARDEN m Mary M. KLINE (CLINE), sons Adam m. Massey, Joseph m. Emma KIRTLEY. Who was Mary Kline's & Emma Kirtley parents and siblings. Was Bernard Warden the father of Jesse? Any info would help. Jesse moved to the Clinton Co. area and Joseph took his family there also but later moved to Missouri then back to Clinton Co., IN in the 1900.

KRUMMEL / KLEIN
Phillip KRUMMEL d. in Switzerland County, IN 1880. He was b. in Germany 1801. Wife Christina, Children: Philip, Christine, Heinrich, George, Jacob, Louisa. Dtr. Christine m. Michael KLEIN s/o Philip Klein and Louisa?. Both families moved from Ripley and Dearborn Countys to Switzerland. Christine and Michael moved to Indpls. Other dtrs of Phillip Krummel married: Louisa married Vall Leingmiesster. and a dtr named Charlotte who was never found on census m. Michael SMITH. Son George and wife buried in Vevay. Vivian in Indy

LEWIS
Searching for LEWIS family in Ohio, Switzerland, & Ripley Counties.

McCREARY
Researching McCREARY family. Daniel C. McCREARY b: Oct.23, 1823 d: Oct.9, 1870, and is buried in Quercus Grove Cem. The 1850 census lists him as a farmer in York Twp. He was also owner of a grist mill in Florence for a short time as was his son Oliver Francis McCREARY. Daniel married Polly (Mary?) CAMPBELL on June 7, 1847 in Switzerland Co. I believe she was born about 1825. I would like information on their ancestors. I have extensive information on Oliver Francis McCREARY descendants, and on descendants of Daniel's brother Jackson McCREARY. Jackson was NOT John J. McCREARY. Daniel & Polly had 7 or 8 children --Daniel, Alta McCREARY (Mrs. Jim Vaughn), Elizabeth (b: about 1852), Oliver (b: May 6, 1848), and three (possibly 4) who died as infants (Richardson b: Oct. 1855), Polly b:Feb. 13, 1862, and another infant dau born May 8, 1863. The 1850 census lists a 1 mo. old male, but the name was illegible on microfilm I viewed. It looked like Aladen.

McCREARY
I am interested in getting a copy of the "Switzerland County List of Patrons." I'm not sure what year it was, but on page 46 (York Twp.) is a listing: "J.Vaughn and D. McCreary, Markland Merchants" My gg-grandfather was Daniel C. McCreary and he had a son named Daniel. Daniel C. and Polly Campbell also had a daughter Alta McCreary who married Jim Vaughn. I think this entry probably is about my family. I would like any information regarding the J. VAUGHN and D. McCREARY who were Markland Merchants.

MENNETT
I am searching for information about Samuel MENNETT, who came to Vevay in the early 1800's. He was actually b. in Switzerland (Europe), and came to the US about 1779 as a youth. One of his daughters, Elizabeth, m. John WALKER Sr, who was a drover and ran a ferry near Miamitown in about 1820. These Walkers later moved to Rushville. Elizabeth's mother is said to be a Miss Sarah HOGAN.

MILLER
Searching for MILLER family in Switzerland county. Snailmail: 4533 Gulfstream Dr., Naples, FL 34112-6821.

MOTT / BASSETT
Seeking information on the MOTT and BASSETT families of Switzerland Co. Sayres MOTT b. abt 1795 in NY, married Sarah BASSETT IN 1820. Sayres MOTT died in 1847 and is buried in New Liberty Cemetary, Cotton Twp. Sarah Bassett MOTT remarried William WHITE. Who were Sayre's parents and when and where did Sarah die?

MOULTON
Searching for MOULTON family in Ohio, Switzerland, & Ripley Counties.

MOUNTS
Would like to contact any desc. or people working on the MOUNTS family of Switzerland co.

NOBLE
Am searching for birth state of Joseph NOBLE, who married LOVE ADAMS NORTON in 1818 in Switzerland county. Snailmail: 4533 Gulfstream Dr., Naples, FL 34112-6821.

OREM
I am researching the OREM surname in Switzerland Co., IN during the 1800's. Was Michael OREM (b. 1826) a son of Levi OREM (b. 1791)? .

PHILLIPS
Searching for PHILLIPS family in Switzerland county. Snailmail: 4533 Gulfstream Dr., Naples, FL 34112-6821.

PLEASANTS
I have a very good history of the George Emlen PLEASANTS family many descendants to date. Also the George Emlen PLEASANTS back to Philadelphia as a boy. Also family back to John PLEASANTS born 1644, Norwich England. If anyone is in need of this information, (FREE), let me know and we can get it to you, or e-mail.

POPHAM
Any information on: Claude Eugene POPHAM; Lorella Marie ROOF; Delbert Clinton Popham and Dorothy Ruth HUNTER; Oscar G.Hunter and Anna Elizabeth MAY.

RAYLES
Searching for information about the Rayles Family of the 1840s in Switzerland County. Mary RAYLES married Isaac SHERIDAN in 1844.

RAYL / RAYLE
Researching the Rayl/Rayle family of Switzerland Co. Believe them to be from family in PA in 1730. Two sons went to Guilford, NC ca 1765. Two went to the SE of PA. Some descendants settled in OH. Other descendants settled in Switzerland Co. as shown on the 1830 census.

REDD / TODD / COTTON / CORTNEY
Researching MORDECAI REDD, JR (b aft 1776 & d 1820-24 Switzerland Co., Ind. m 26 Feb 1800 Ky, HANNAH TODD. Children (all married Switzerland. Co., Ind): Robert Todd Redd bc 1802 m 1831 Elizabeth WALTZ; Mordecai Redd III b 1804 m 1. Margaret COTTON, 2. Sarah COTTON 3. Abia ANDREWS; Barbee Minor Redd b 1806 m 1827 Elizabeth COTTON, Elizabeth Ann Williams Redd b 1808 m 1832 John TAGUE; Owen Todd Redd b 1810 m 1838 Rebecca CORTNEY, Isaac Hawes Redd b 1812 m Mary Ann; Mary Jane Redd b1814 m John R. COTTON; Barnett Williams Redd b 1818.

REED
John Simpson REED - b. bet 1765 and 1784, probably in Fairfax, VA and d. Aug-1837 in Switzerland Co. He married Jane TILLET.

ROBBINS
Dr. Isaac ROBBINS b. 1804 in NY, probably in Madison Co. Moved w/ father to Steuben Co., NY, then to Switzerland County in mid 1830s with wife Lydia JOHNSON. Both bur. in the Olive Branch Cem. in Ohio Co., IN. He d. 10/12/1886. Parents were Peter and Keziah (HALLOCK) ROBBINS. Isaac's bros., Thomas and Jeremiah also lived in Switzerland County and Ohio Counties. I descend from Isaac & Lydia's son Isaac, Jr. and his wife Nancy Marie DENNIS.

ROGERS
I am looking for the family of Nancy E. ROGERS. She was born March 1, 1820 in Switzerland County to her parents, John and Ella ROGERS. (I have not been able to verify Nancy's parents names). Nancy married Thomas DAVIS of Jennings County, in Jennings County on April 21, 1837. They raised 12 children: Mary A. b. 2/5/1838; Elijah T. b. 12.21.1839; James M. b. 8/11/1841; John W. b. 9/25/1843; Sarah A. b. 2/13/1846; Jasper N. b. 3/7/1848; Francis M. b. 8/3/1850; George W. b. 10/15/1852; Even T. b. 12/15/1854; Thomas J. b. 2/28/1858; Andrew J. b/ 3/31/1860; and Nancy E. b. 6/21/1862. All but the last two children were born in Jennings County. About 1858, Thomas and Nancy moved to Wisconsin where the last two children were born. I have quite a bit of information on the DAVIS family and none on the ROGERS.

RUTER
RUTER, Sarah b 1787 ME, d aft 1857 Switzerland Co., m Jacob C. WELLS b 1777 NH, d 15 Jan 1857 Switzerland Co., m Orange Co., VT abt 1801.

SCHRIEFER /SCHRIEVER
Gerhard Heinrich SCHRIEFER, the father declared his intention for naturalization in Ripley Co. in March, 1846. They apparently attended Bear Creek Lutheran Church, in Switzerland Co, however various records are recorded at St. John's Lutheran Church at Farmer's Retreat, in Dearborn Co. Searching for possible death records/cemetery inscriptions or church records for Gerhard Heinrich Schriefer/Schriever, Elizabeth MOELLER (MILLER) Schriefer, and Frederick Wilhelm Schriefer. Rest of the family moved to Spencer Co. in 1854.

SCOTT/SHORT
Elisha SCOTT, b c 1798, KY, married Abner SHORT, he is buried in Ebenezer cemetery in Switz co. Parents of Frances Elizabeth Short LEE who died 27 Oct 1919 in Jefferson County. Need more on Elisha

SHADDY
Looking for the SHADDY family in Switzerland County, IN.

SPENCER
Charles R. SPENCER - b. 13-Dec-1783 in Campbell, VA and d. 13-Jan-1854 in Jefferson Co., IN. He had three wives and twelve children. Most of his children stayed in Jefferson Co., although they were also in Switzerland, Ripley and Jennings.

STEWART
Searching for STEWART family in Ohio, Switzerland, & Ripley Counties.

SUTTON
John C. SUTTON, b abt 1770. Moved to SE Indiana in the early 1800's. He and his UNKNOWN wife had: Elijah SUTTON, b abt 1801 in PA. Married Parmelia ROBERTSON 20 Dec 1820 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. Joshua SUTTON, b 5 Jun 1801in PA. Married Sarah WELLS 5 Jun 1828 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. John SUTTON b abt 1805 in PA. Married Susannah DODGE 29 Dec 1826 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. Joseph SUTTON b abt 1807 in PA. Married Sally VAN OSDAL 29 Dec 1826 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. Daniel SUTTON b abt 1808-10 in PA. Married Sarah BRINSON 22 Feb 1833 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. Charles SUTTON b abt 1810. Married Mary Ann BRINSON (BRUNSON) 6 Jul 1836 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. Lucy Ann SUTTON b abt 1812. Married Henry N. SEDAM 1 Oct 1832 in Vevay, Switzerland Co. Catherine SUTTON b abt 1814. Married John HAMMON 6 Aug 1836 in Vevay, Switzerland Co.

TAGUE
Searching for TAGUE family in Switzerland County.

THATCHER
Looking for circumstances surrounding the death of George W. THATCHER. b.6/23/1852 d.1/5/1877.

THEISING
I am interested in the THEISING Family in Switzerland County. Will share my data.

THRALL / GRAY
Looking for Family information on Elizibeth THRALL, born 05/07/1827. Married Samuel GRAY on 08/23?/1846. They were married in Jefferson Co. Indiana. Need any information on her, or her family.

VANLANDINGHAM
Searching for VANLANDINGHAM family in Ohio, Switzerland, & Ripley Counties.

WADE
Looking for the death date and burial place of JAMES HARVEY WADE the son of SAMUEL WADE. James married CATHERINE KOONS. She was called "Kate" Her daughter was Mariah Frances "Fanny" Wade who married James Graham Miller. James Harvey Wade I was told died in Patriot, Indiana after 1900. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

WAIT
Sarah WAIT b 26 Jul 1823, Marietta Co., OH m James O. WALKER 30 Mar 1845 Quercus Grove, Switzerland.

WALKER
WALKER, JAMES O. b 16 Dec 1819 b OHIO, brother GEORGE R.WALKER b 1827 OHIO. Believe James was in IN 1840, maybe, Johnson, Rush Ohio, or Dearborn). Was in Switerland Co., 1850 & 1860 Moved 1868 to New York Twp, Caldwell Co., MO d 4 Sep 1871 Caldwell Co. George R, was in Switzerland Co. 1850 May have died in Civil War. Have not found any record. Do you have WALKERS that were in OHIO 1819 to 1827 for sure. Do not know if their parents moved to IN. Parents may have remained in OH, county unknown. James was a Cooper, followed steamboats, and farmer. May have committed a crime, or left IN in discrace. Have not been able to locate any news articles, or court records. Have been looking for them over 20 years. All help welcomed.

WALKER
WALKER, ORLANDO Purchased property 1833 Switzerland Co., IN. Gone or buried by 1850. If anyone knows anything about him or has access to land records, and can tell me how and when the following property was transferred, I would appreciate it: Property acquired 6 Aug 1833, Switzerland Co. Range 3, Twp 4, Section 22 / Rosalene Nielsen, 6300 Surfside Way, Sacramento, CA 95831-1028.

WALKER
WALKER, SAMUEL In the 1840 Census of Switzerland Co., there are two Samuel Walkers, one with initial R, with families. Has anyone connected them to their Walker family? If so, would appreciate knowing names of their children. Might have a connection. Thank you in advance. Rosalene Nielsen 6300 Surfside Way, Sacramento, CA 95831-1028

WAUGHTELL / KEEL
Since my great great grandparents James WAUGHTELL and Nancy KEEL married in Jefferson County in 1837 is there any other information available on the KEEL name there? Or the WAUGHTEL name? Any information desired on these two surnames. Thank you. Antoinette Waughtel Sorensen

WELLS
Sophia WELLS b 7 Jun 1892 Corrinth, Orange, VT, d 27 Sep 1885 Hamlet, Mercer, IL, m Henry "Harry" WAIT 1 Jan 1818 Marietta Co., OH, b 7 Nov 1793 N. Hero, Grand Island, VT d 9 Feb 1882 Edington, Rock Island, IL. (Switzerland Co., IN connection).

WILKEY
WILKEY, David born 01-22-1830 in TN, Showed up in Perry Co. 1850 census living, with it what appears to be younger brothers, in the household of Barney Wilkey. Next door is a John Wilkey. He also appears in the 1860 Spencer County census, m. to Elizabeth HENDRIX, with 2 bros William and Barney Wilkey still living with him. I wonder if he could have lived in Switzerland or other surrounding counties with his parents. I need to know his parents and other siblings names.