Teachers Database Updated

Entries from the 1924 school year have been added to the database Index to Teachers in Hendricks County Schools, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a list of all of the teachers in the county's schools, as published in area newspapers at the beginning of each school year by the county's schools superintendent. The list was comprised of the teacher's name and their location, and sometimes included the subjects they were teaching.

The database is in progress - it currently covers 1924-1963.

Lincoln Township Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Lincoln Township enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Clayton Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Clayton enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Brown Township Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Brown Township enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Hendricks County 1845 Voters List Added

A list of the voters in Hendricks County's 10 townships in August 1845 has been added to the Data section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This voters list was compiled from photocopies found in the collection of the Plainfield Public Library and it is from an election that was held August 4, 1845 to elect Congressional representatives, as well as several county office positions.

North Salem Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the North Salem enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Marriage Index Updated

Entries from Hendricks County Marriage Book Volume 55 (17 October 1992 - 3 September 1993), Volume 56 (31 August 1993 - 20 August 1994) and Volume 57 (10 September 1994 - 26 June 1995) have been added to the database Index to Hendricks County Marriage Books, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It includes the names of the bride and groom, their date of marriage and the corresponding book and page number.

This index is in progress - so far it covers the period of 1904-1995, as well as 1824-1848.

Franklin Township Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Franklin Township enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Children in Northern Eel River Township (1847) - District 8

Found in Plainfield Public Library’s Archives:

A list of children between the ages of 5 and 21 in District 8, Township 17 North, Range 2 West taken on 8 February 1847 taken by Lee Tucker, District Clerk
[NOTE: Township 17 North, Range 2 West is an area that roughly corresponds to the northern half of Eel River Township]

Parent’s Name: Anderson Pigg
Children: Martha Pigg; Polly Pigg; Thomas G. Pigg; William P. Pigg; Anderson Pigg; Editha Pigg; Mary E. Pigg (3 children age 5-10; 2 children ages 10-15; 2 children ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: A.L. Whitt
Children: Emerine Whitt; Mariah Whitt; Eliza Whitt; Martha Whitt (1 child ages 5-10; 2 children ages 10-15; 1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Emanuel Lockhart
Children: Polly Lockhart; Juletta Lockhart; Jasper N. Lockhart; Jane Lockhart; Martha A. Lockhart (3 children ages 5-10; 1 child age 10-15; 1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Samuel Scott
Children: George Scott; William Scott; James Scott; Elizabeth Scott (2 children ages 10-15; 2 children ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Wynn Jones
Children: Isaac T. Jones; Peter W. Jones; Mary Jones; Joseph Washington Jones (1 child ages 5-10; 3 children ages 10-15)

Parent’s Name: Christian Hartman
Children: Ervin S. Hartman; Polly Hartman; Daniel F. Hartman; Nancy J. Hartman (1 child ages 5-10; 2 children ages 10-15; 1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Alcy Jones
Children: James H. Jones (1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Sovrin Jones
Children: Elizabeth Cresey; Lawrence Cresey (1 child ages 10-15; 1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: H. Toney
Children: Melville Toney; Matilda Toney; Emily Toney; Malinda Toney; Mahaly Toney; Eliza Toney (3 children ages 5-10; 1 child ages 10-15; 2 children ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Charles Toney
Children: Susan Toney; Noah Toney; Amilda Toney; William Toney; Louisa Toney; Angaline Toney (3 children ages 5-10; 2 children ages 10-15; 1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: John Adams
Children: Maryann Adams; Sarah Margaret Adams; David Adams (2 children ages 5-10; 1 child ages 10-15)

Parent’s Name: Jesse Gibson
Children: John Gibson; Alaxander Gibson; Martha Gibson; Albert Gibson; Francis M. Gibson; Walker Gibson (2 children ages 5-10; 2 children ages 10-15; 2 children ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Tranim Toney
Children: Elkin Toney; Harvey Toney; Netty Toney; Sally J. Toney; Hiram Toney (2 children ages 5-10; 3 children ages 10-15)

Parent’s Name: Johnson Hunt
Children: John Hunt; Ann Hunt; Polly A. Hunt (2 children ages 5-10; 1 child ages 10-15)

Parent’s Name: Elizabeth Gibson
Children: William Gibson (1 child ages 15-21)

Parent’s Name: Lee Tucker
Children: Dandridge Tucker; Elizabeth Clampet (1 child ages 10-15; 1 child ages 15-21)

Pittsboro Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Pittsboro enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Stilesville Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Stilesville enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Amo Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Amo enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Children in Northern Eel River Township (1847) - District 5

Found in Plainfield Public Library’s Archives:

A list of children between the ages of 5 and 21 in District 5, Township 17 North, Range 2 West taken on 4 August 1847 by [illegible] ewey, District Clerk
[NOTE: Township 17 North, Range 2 West is an area that roughly corresponds to the northern half of Eel River Township]

Parent’s Name: James Troter
Children: Merida (male, age 15); Rufus (male, age 7); Perry (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: C. Fullen
Children: Emaline (female, age 18); Perry (male, age 16); Mary Jane (female, age 13); Nancy (female, age 11); Albert (male, age 8)

Parent’s Name: George Neff
Children: Maryan (female, age 16); Henry (male, age 14); Sarah (female, age 13); Washington (male, age 11); Marion (male, age 9); John (male, age 7); Jane (female, age 6)

Parent’s Name: T. Blackemore
Children: Suzana (female, age 15); Olive Jane (female, age 12); Sucky (female, age 11); Samuel Spray (male, age 9); Sarah (female, age 7)

Parent’s Name: Jesse Duran
Children: Tinon (male, age 19)

Parent’s Name: Silas Tolby
Children: Rachael (female, age 15); Isabela (female, age 11); Christopher C. (male, age 9); William (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: James Ivens
Children: Ambroz (male, age 15); Berry (male, age 14); Catharine (female, age 11); Rebeca (female, age 9); Suzan (female, age 7); Henry (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Joziah Jones
Children: William (male, age 18); Martha (female, age 15); Lee (male, age 13); Samuel (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: John McIntosh
Children: Jacob (male, age 20); Jackson (male, age 17); J. Wood (male, age 14); Rebecca (female, age 12); Rachael (female, age 10)

Parent’s Name: Joseph Iddings
Children: Rebecca (female, age 17); Benjamine F. (male, age 14); Mary (female, age 12); William (male, age 10); Samuel (male, age 8); Oliver (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Catharine Miller
Children: James (male, age 19); Henry (male, age 15)

Parent’s Name: John Wyatt
Children: John (male, age 16); Becky (female, age 14); Polly (female, age 12); James (male, age 9); Delila (female, age 7)

Parent’s Name: Mary J. Porter
Children: Catharine (female, age 11); John (male, age 10); Samuel (male, age 8); Laryan (female, age 6)

Parent’s Name: R.K. Carter
Children: Maryan (female, age 15); Lewis (male, age 14); Margaret J. (female, age 10); Nancy (female, age 8); Anjaline (female, age 5)

Lizton Added To 1940 Census Index

Entries from the Lizton enumeration have been added to the database Every-Name Index of 1940 Census for Hendricks County, Indiana, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database is not complete - more entries will be added. When finished, the database will include every person listed in the 1940 Hendricks County census.

Children in Northern Eel River Township (1846) - District 7

Found in Plainfield Public Library’s Archives:

A list of children between the ages of 5 and 21 in District 7, Township 17 North, Range 2 West taken on 7 January 1846 by John Spears, District Clerk
[NOTE: Township 17 North, Range 2 West is an area that roughly corresponds to the northern half of Eel River Township]

Parent’s Name: Nathan Davis
Children: Quincy Davis (male, age 18); Catherine Davis (female, age 16); William Davis (male, age 13); Franklin Davis (male, age 11); Marion Davis (male, age 9); Susan Davis (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Sarah Burgan
Children: William Burgan (male, age 19); John Burgan (male, age 15)

Parent’s Name: Isaac Trotter
Children: Robert Trotter (male, age 13); John Trotter (male, age 11); Jane Trotter (female, age 9); Rebecca Trotter (female, age 7); William Trotter (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Thomas Hall
Children: William Hall (male, age 17); John Hall (male, age 15); Isaac M. Hall (male, age 12); Mary E. Hall (female, age 11); James H. Hall (male, age 9); Mariah Hall (female, age 7); Ann Hall (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Wakefield Trotter
Children: John A. Trotter (male, age 16); Pleasant S. Trotter (male, age 11); Marian M. Trotter (male, age 9); Elizabeth F. Trotter (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Harrison Tolin
Children: John Tolin (male, age 9); Margaret Tolin (female, age 8); Jane Tolin (female, age 6); Daniel Tolin (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Robert Covy
Children: Mary Covy (female, age 14); Nancy Covy (female, age 13); Catherine Covy (female, age 11); Amanda Covy (female, age 9); John Covy (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: George Henry
Children: David T. Henry (male, age 7); Susan M. Henry (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Joseph Cline
Children: Silas Cline (male, age 17); Nancy Cline (female, age 15); Lettis Cline (female, age 13); Mary F. Cline (female, age 11); John F. Cline (male, age 9); George W. Cline (male, age 7)

Parent’s Name: John Spears
Children: Eliza A. Spears (female, age 19); Sarah F. Spears (female, age 15); Willis L. Spears (male, age 13); Robert H. Spears (male, age 11); Narcissa Spears (female, age 5)

Children in Northern Eel River Township (1846) - District 5

Found in Plainfield Public Library’s Archives:

A list of children between the ages of 5 and 21 in District 5, Township 17 North, Range 2 West taken on 1 February 1846 by R.K. Carter, District Clerk
[NOTE: Township 17 North, Range 2 West is an area that roughly corresponds to the northern half of Eel River Township]

Parent’s Name: George Neff
Children: Marian (female, age 14); Henry (male, age 12); Sarah (female, age 11); Washington (male, age 9); Marian (male, age 7); John (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Thomas Blackmore
Children: Suzan (female, age 13); Olivejane (female, age 10); Sucky (female, age 9); Samuel (male, age 7); Sarah (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Silas Tolby
Children: Izabel (female, age 10); Columbus (male, age 8); William (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: James Berchfield
Children: Rachael F. (female, age 13); William (male, age 8); Martha (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: James Ivens
Children: Ambroz (male, age 14); Berry (male, age 13); Catharine (female, age 10); Rebecca (female, age 8); Suzan (female, age 6)

Parent’s Name: George Caldwell
Children: John W. (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: John Mcintush
Children: Jacob (male, age 18); Jackson (male, age 15); John (male, age 12); Rebecca (female, age 11); Rachael (female, age 9)

Parent’s Name: C. Fullen
Children: Oliver (male, age 19); Emeline (female, age 17); Berry (male, age 15); Maryjane (female, age 12); Nancy (female, age 9); Albert (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: James Troter
Children: Merida (male, age 13); Rufus (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Joseph Iddings
Children: Rebecca (female, age 15); Benjamine (male, age 13); Mary (female, age 10); William (male, age 8); Samuel (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: Jesse Duram
Children: Absalum (male, age 10)

Parent’s Name: R.K. Carter
Children: Marian (female, age 14); Lewis (male, age 12); Margaret (female, age 8); Nancy (female, age 6)

Children in Northern Eel River Township (1846) - District 1

Found in Plainfield Public Library’s Archives:

A list of children between the ages of 5 and 21 in District 1, Township 17 North, Range 2 West taken 10 August 1846 by Philip Clements, District Clerk
[NOTE: Township 17 North, Range 2 West is an area that roughly corresponds to the northern half of Eel River Township]

Parent’s Name: Anderson Troter
Children: Sary Ann Troter (female, age 7)

Parent’s Name: Philip Clements
Children: Nancy M. Clements (female, age 15); David T.A. Clements (male, age 13)

Parent’s Name: [blank]
Children: Jane Thompson (female, age 16)

Parent’s Name: John Randle
Children: Susanna Randle (female, age 18); Thomas Randle (male, age 17); Mark A. Randle (male, age 17); James W. Randle (male, age 13); John N. Randle (male, age 2)

Parent’s Name: William Randle
Children: Linny Parks (female, age 8)

Parent’s Name: William Sandlin
Children: Sarah Ann Sandlin (female, age 11); Martha F. Sandlin (female, age 10); John N. Sandlin (male, age 9); William H. Sandlin (male, age 7); Henry C. Sandlin (male, age 7)

Parent’s Name: Fury B. Smith
Children: Stephen H. Smith (male, age 18); Coleman Smith (male, age 15)

Parent’s Name: Wiley Smith
Children: Elizabeth Smith (female, age 6)

Parent’s Name: Archabald Piersol
Children: Catherine Piersol (female, age 19); Isaac Piersol (male, age 17); Elizabeth Piersol (female, age 15); Martha Piersol (female, age 10); Thomas Piersol (male, age 7)

Parent’s Name: Lewis Dueese
Children: Sally Dueese (female, age 17); Nancy Dueese (female, age 14); Simeon P. Dueese (male, age 12); William Dueese (male, age 2)

Parent’s Name: John H. Nelson
Children: Elizabeth Nelson (female, age 12); John W. Nelson (male, age 15); Andrew F. Nelson (male, age 12); Thomas F. Nelson (male, age 7); Julin Nelson (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Sarah Sloker
Children: Esseneth Sloker (female, age 19)

Parent’s Name: Amanda Scamerhorn
Children: Sarah Davis (female, age 15); Enoch Davis (male, age 13); John Davis (male, age 10); Francis M. Davis (male, age 9); James Davis (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: Edwin Vidito
Children: Elizabeth Vidito (female, age 20)

Teachers Database Updated

Entries from the 1925 school year have been added to the database Index to Teachers in Hendricks County Schools, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a list of all of the teachers in the county's schools, as published in area newspapers at the beginning of each school year by the county's schools superintendent. The list was comprised of the teacher's name and their location, and sometimes included the subjects they were teaching.

The database is in progress - it currently covers 1925-1963.

Children in Northern Eel River Township (1845)

Found in the Plainfield Public Library's Archives (from the collection of Rufus Trotter):

A list of children between the ages of 5 and 21 in District 9, Township 17 North, Range 2 West taken on 29 December 1845 by John Davis, District Clerk
[NOTE: Township 17 North, Range 2 West is an area that roughly corresponds to the northern half of Eel River Township]

Parent’s Name: Enoch Davis
Children: Owen Davis (male, age 18); Nancy J. Morland (female, age 13)

Parent’s Name: John Richardson
Children: Franklin Richardson (male, age 20); Robert Richardson (male, age 16); Mary Richardson (female, age 15); Margaret Richardson (female, age 13)

Parent’s Name: Daniel H. Hadden
Children: William F. Hadden (male, age 7); Ephriam T. Hadden (male, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Jesse Davis
Children: Mary C. Davis (female, age 10); William Davis (male, age 7); Nancy Davis (female, age 5)

Parent’s Name: Abram Bast
Children: Sarah G. Bast (female, age 17); July A. Bast (female, age 15); Lucinda Bast (female, age 13); Morgan Bast (male, age 9); Andrew Bast (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: Smith Russel
Children: Milton Russel (male, age 9); Logan Russel (male, age 7)

Parent’s Name: Jacob Coshow
Children: Rebecca A. Coshow (female, age 6)

Parent’s Name: John Neff
Children: Willis Neff (male, age 19); Simon Neff (male, age 17); Mary Neff (female, age 16); Martha Neff (female, age 15); Franklin Neff (male, age 12); William Neff (male, age 8); John Neff (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: Jahew Emmons
Children: James Emmons (male, age 16); Mary J. Emmons (female, age 15); John Emmons (male, age 12); Rebecca Emmons (female, age 9); Ausher Emmons (male, age 6)

Parent’s Name: Nancy Penington
Children: David Penington (male, age 17); Minitree Penington (male, age 14); Nancy Penington (female, age 12); Drucilia Penington (female, age 10); Preston Penington (male, age 8); Mary Penington (female, age 6)

Parent’s Name: James Slavens
Children: Harvy Slavens (male, age 15); Nancy Slavens (female, age 14); Willis Slavens (male, age 12); Jesse Slavens (male, age 9)

Parent’s Name: Thomas F. Mark
Children: Anzeline Mark (female, age 15); Gilbert Mark (male, age 8); Francis F. Mark (male, age 6)