Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Frieda DAUM of Plainfield Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 6, 1934 - page 2, column 3:

SEEKS DIVORCE
Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment, Frieda Daum asks for a divorce and custody of their two children and money for their support in a suit filed Friday, in the local clerk's office, against the husband, Horace Daum. According to the complaint, they separated last March. The Daums are residents of Plainfield.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Carl KELLER of Stilesville Granted Divorce (1924)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 4, 1924 - page 1, column 5:

SOME DIVORCE CASE
Franklin Township people attended court in goodly numbers the last of the week where the divorce case of Keller vs. Keller attracted attention. Some of the evidence was decidedly spicey [sic]. Marjorie E. Keller filed suit for divorce from Carl C. Keller, of Stilesville, last June. He filed a cross complaint. Judge Dougan awarded him the divorce on his cross-complaint and also the custody of their infant child.

Lillian DEAN Files For Divorce (1933)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 21, 1933 - page 8, column 6:

SEEKS DIVORCE
Lillian B. Dean filed suit for a divorce from Carl O. Dean, yesterday, in the local court. The Deans were married in 1915. In 1931, the plaintiff was granted a limited divorce for two years but they lived together again when the time limit expired. Now the plaintiff asks for an absolute divorce and custody of their small child.

Geraldine WEST Files For Divorce (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 28, 1932 - page 5, column 4:

ALLEGED CRUEL TREATMENT
Mrs. Geraldine West has filed suit for divorce from Brytus West. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment, specifying that he would jerk her and caused her arm to become black and blue; that he has an ungovernable temper, cursed plaintiff and called her bad names; that he kicked her and told plaintiff that he did not love her, that he wished he had died before he married her and that he desired that she leave him; that he denied plaintiff the use of their automobile and refused to go out in society with her. Plaintiff asks the custody of their two children. The couple was married Nov. 9, 1913 and separated January 1, 1932.

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 14, 1932 - page 1, column 4:

WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE
Geraldine West was granted a divorce from Brytus West, Saturday, in the circuit court. Mrs. West claimed cruel and inhuman treatment and that Mr. West often called her profane names. The Wests were married in 1913 and separated January 1, 1932. Mrs. West asked to keep the children but the court gave them into the custody of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert West, until further orders.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Sybil DENNY Files For Divorce (1931)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 9, 1931 - page 8, column 1:

SAYS HUSBAND IS LAZY
Sybil L. Denny has filed suit for divorce from Robert Denny, alleging failure to provide and cruel and inhuman treatment, that he would not keep jobs which he secured, that defendant is lazy and has often told plaintiff that he did not care for her and that he often stayed out until late at night. She asks for $5 per week for the support of their child, a daughter nine months old.

May (MINNICK) PHILLIPS of Danville Files For Divorce (1935)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 14, 1935 - page 1, column 2:

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
May I. Phillips alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in a suit for divorce from her husband, Leslie V. Phillips, filed in the clerk's office, Saturday. The complaint states that the Phillips were married in 1931 and separated in January of this year. The plaintiff claims her husband threatened and beat her causing her much worry and anguish. The Phillips live in Danville.

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 18, 1935 - page 1, column 5:

WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE
May I. Phillips was granted a divorce from her husband, Leslie V. Phillips, Tuesday, in the local circuit court. The divorce was given on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff's maiden name of May I. Minnick was restored.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Hendricks County Doctors Directory 1896 Added

An index of doctors in Hendricks County in 1896 has been added to the Directories section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This listing of doctors was extracted from Medical and Surgical Register of the United States (Detroit: R.L. Polk & Co., 1896). The towns included in this listing are: Amo; Belleville; Brownsburg; Clayton; Coatesville; Danville; Lizton; North Salem; Pittsboro; Plainfield; Stilesville (the Hazelwood and New Winchester sections could not be read, and thus those entries are not included in this listing).

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Walter MYERS Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 27, 1934 - page 1, column 4

HUSBAND SEEKS DIVORCE
Walter B. Myers filed suit for a divorce from his wife, Frances M. Myers, Monday, in the local circuit court. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in that his wife continually nagged at him and called him vile names. The couple was married in May, 1925, and separated in January, 1932. The complaint states that the defendant is believed now to be a resident of Detroit, Mich.

Lucie WOLF of Plainfield Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 19, 1934 - page 1, column 6:

TWO DIVORCE SUITS ARE FILED IN CIRCUIT COURT
Two divorce suits were filed in the local clerk's office last weekend. [...] Lucie C. Wolf of Plainfield, seeks a divorce [from George Wolf] on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married in 1929 and separated in the first of this month. The plaintiff asks for custody of their small child and $5 per week for the child's support.

Clona ARNOLD of Plainfield Files For Divorce (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 22, 1932 - page 7, column 1:

WIFE ASKS DIVORCE
Clona Arnold filed suit for divorce from Paul Arnold, Monday, in the local court. The Arnolds were married in January 1908 and separated on August 17, 1932 while residents of Plainfield. Mrs. Arnold charges the defendant with cruel and inhuman treatment. She also claims he left her on August 17 without telling her his destination and did not return. The plaintiff asks for $2,000 alimony and an absolute divorce.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Homer ALSPAUGH Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 20, 1934 - page 2, column 3:

HUSBAND ASKS DIVORCE
Homer C. Alspaugh filed suit for a divorce from his wife, Dorothy M. Alspaugh, Tuesday, in the local clerk's office. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. According to the complaint the parties were married in August 1928 and separated in July, 1933. The plaintiff now lives on a farm southwest of Danville. The residence of the defendant is unknown by the plaintiff.

Margaret MAHONEY of Danville Files For Divorce (1933)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 8, 1933 - page 1, column 5

SEEK DIVORCE
Margaret Mahoney filed suit for a divorce from James Mahoney, Tuesday, in the local circuit court. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. The Mahoneys separated the first of this month after twenty-seven years of wedded life, having been married in 1906. They have resided in Danville for many years.

Robert EVANS of Liberty Township Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 25, 1934 - page 8, column 1:

CLAIMS WIFE LEFT HIM
Robert Evans, Liberty Township truck driver, claims that his wife, Jessie Ruth Evans, deserted him in August, 1932 and has never returned, in his complaint for a divorce filed in the local clerk's office, last Thursday. The Evans were married in 1929 and lived together until the desertion of the wife, according to the complaint. They have no children.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Pittsboro High School 1922 Graduates List Added

A list of the graduates of Pittsboro High School for 1922 has been added to the School Records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This list was extracted from a commencement program that is in the collection of the Plainfield Public Library.

Leonard LITTLE Found Guilty of Adultery (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 19, 1934 - page 1, column 6:

LITTLE GETS PRISON TERM ON CHARGE OF ADULTERY
Leonard Little pleaded guilty to adultery, Monday, before Judge A.J. Stevenson and received a one to ten year sentence. Cora Clark pleaded not guilty when arraigned last week. Mrs. Clark was taken to the Coleman hospital in Indianapolis, Friday, by Sheriff Pounds.

Mrs. Clark and Little were arrested last week after they had been living together in a farm house rented and furnished by Carl Perkins of North Salem, without his permission.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Ralph TRUMP of Amo Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 19, 1934 - page 1, column 6:

TWO DIVORCE SUITS ARE FILED IN CIRCUIT COURT
Two divorce suits were filed in the local clerk's office last weekend. Ralph Trump of Amo, alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in asking for a divorce from his wife, Fern Trump. The Trumps were married in 1924 and have not lived together since January, 1933. The plaintiff asks for the custody of their minor child.

Mabel MURPHY of Danville Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 27, 1934 - page 1, column 1

SEEKS DIVORCE, ALIMONY
Non-support and desertion on previous occasions are alleged in a suit filed in the local clerk's office, Thursday, by Mabel A. Murphy, for a divorce from her husband, Alvin Murphy. The plaintiff asks for $1,000 alimony, custody of their two small children and $5.00 a week for the support of the children. The complaint states that the Murphys were married in December, 1929, and have not lived together since August of this year. While living together they resided in Danville.

Elijah WALLACE Files For Divorce (1933)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 20, 1933 - page 8, column 2:

SEEKS DIVORCE
Elijah E. Wallace filed suit for divorce from Mahala Wallace in the local clerk's office, Saturday. The Wallaces were married in January, 1931 and separated the first of this month. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in that the defendant was quarrelsome and had an ungovernable temper. Wallace is a farmer living northeast of Coatesville.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Mary AGNEW Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 20, 1934 - page 1, column 5:

SAM AGNEW IS DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
Mary G. Agnew filed suit for divorce from Walter (Sam) Agnew, former local Chevrolet dealer, Monday, in the local circuit court. She asks for an absolute divorce, custody of their five-year-old child and $10 a week for the child's support. Mrs. Agnew has been living in Plainfield recently.

The complaint states that the defendant is guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment in that he became infatuated with another woman about August 12, 1933, and neglected his wife and child, often staying away from home for several days under the pretense that he was on business. The Agnews were married in October, 1928, and separated in May of this year. Agnew at present is working for an Indianapolis firm.

Wilma WALLS and George ARNOLD Marry In Secret (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 31, 1934 - page 1, column 6

ARNOLD-WALLS
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Walls announce the marriage of their daughter, Wilma, and George Arnold, October 7, 1933, at Marshall Ill. The bride is a member of the senior class of Danville high school and being anxious to graduate the marriage was kept secret. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold will make their home this summer with her parents.

Joseph J. DUNGAN of Union Township Dies (1931)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 11, 1931 - page 1, column 4

FORMERLY OF UNION DIES AT HOME AT MORRISTOWN
Joseph J. Dungan, formerly a resident of Union Township, died, Friday, at his home in Morristown. The funeral was Monday with burial at Greenwood.

He was a brother of the late James A. Dungan, of Danville, and his widow, who survives, was Miss Bessie A. Halfaker, of Pittsboro. They were married December 16, 1886. Four daughters and four sons survive. The daughters are Mrs. W.C. Deckard, of Mitchell; Mrs. E.S. Taylor, of Westville, Ohio; Mrs. Robert R. Lawson, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. C.S. Sauers, of Greenwich, Ohio. The sons are Dr. G.H. Dungan, of Urbana, Ill.; John U. Dungan, of Lockland, Ohio; James W. Dungan and Charles W.G. Dungan, of Indianapolis. A sister, Mrs. John S. Clark, of Greenwood, also survives.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Elizabeth (DAVIS) EVANS Files For Divorce (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 14, 1932 - page 7, column 4:

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Elizabeth Evans filed suit for divorce from James M. Evans, Saturday, in the local court. They were married in May, 1930, and have not lived together since January, 1932. Mrs. Evans alleges cruel and inhuman treatment, that the defendant did not provide for her maintenance and also that he was quarrelsome, disagreeable and faultfinding. Mrs. Evans asked that her name be restored to her former name, Elizabeth A. Davis.

Virginia (STALKUP) ADKINS Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 17, 1934 - page 8, column 1:

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Virginia Adkins filed suit from a divorce from her husband, Alfred Adkins, in the local clerk's office, yesterday. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and that her husband would not provide a home for her. The couple was married in April, 1933 and separated in November of the same year. The plaintiff asks that her maiden name, Virginia Stalkup, be restored. She lives with her parents in Washington Township.

Alta Marie WARE of Danville Marries in Jeffersonville (1931)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 11, 1931 - page 1, column 4

HARP-WARE
Alta Marie Ware and Milton Harp, both of Indianapolis, were married at Jeffersonville, June 7. Miss Ware is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ware, living west of here. Mrs. Harp is a graduate of the local high school with the class of 1926, and she also attended Central Normal College and is a graduate from a business college in Indianapolis. Mr. Harp is employed with the Broad Ripple Auto Co. They are at home at 2722 N. Harding Street, Indianapolis.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Irene (HAYS) TROTTER Files For Divorce (1933)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 27, 1933 - page 1, column 2:

IRENE TROTTER ASKS DIVORCE FROM DESERTING HUSBAND
Alleging cruel and inhuman treatment, Irene Hays Trotter filed suit for a divorce from her husband, William Fred Trotter, Saturday, in the local court. The Trotters were married on December 22, 1920 and separated on March 14, 1933. The plaintiff asks that her maiden name, Irene Hays, be restored, for an absolute divorce and for all proper and general relief in the premises.

Fred Trotter left his home on March 15, without telling his wife his destination and has not been heard from since that date. Trotter was a prominent young farmer of Marion Township.

Ewell NOLAND of Eel River Township Files For Divorce (1931)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 11, 1931 - page 1, column 4

WANTS DIVORCE
Ewell K. Noland asks for a divorce from Iva P. Noland. They were married June 12, 1920 and separated May 5, 1931. He alleged cruel and inhuman treatment, that defendant was cross with him, nagged him and found fault, has a high temper, would frequently become angry with him, abuse him, tell him she did not care for him and fussed at him whenever he was in her presence. They have one child, Ima Jean, nine years old, who has been with defendant's people. Plaintiff desires the custody and control of the child but if defendant can provide a suitable home he is willing for a court order accordingly and he will contribute to the support of the child. The parties live in Eel River Township.

Frank McCURDY of Danville Dies in Seattle (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 27, 1934 - page 1, column 2

WORD COMES OF DEATH OF FRANK McCURDY IN SEATTLE
Word has been received here of the death of Frank McCurdy, aged 52, at his home in Seattle, Wash., Sunday. No particulars have been learned here.

Mr. McCurdy was born and reared in Danville and is a brother of Mrs. Jennie Newman and a nephew of S.L. McCurdy. In young manhood he entered the employ of the Danville State Bank under Crabb and Parker. Later he went to Morgantown where he was engaged in banking business until about twelve years ago when he moved to Seattle, where he was in the real estate business.

His first wife was Wilda Ferree, a daughter of the late Joseph Ferree. She died some years ago in Seattle.

He was a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic lodge.

Helen WALKER of Belleville Files For Divorce (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 30, 1932 - page 8, column 2:

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Helen Walker of Belleville, filed complaint in the local court, this week, asking absolute divorce from Ellis Walker, $2,500 alimony and $5 per week support for an expectant child. The Walkers were married May 15, 1926 and separated June 18, 1932. Mr. Walker has been a teacher in the Hendricks County schools and Mrs. Walker has been working in Indianapolis. The plaintiff charges cruel and inhuman treatment.

Doris TROST Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 24, 1934 - page 5, column 5

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Doris L. Trost filed suit for a divorce from Harry P. Trost, Monday, in the local clerk's office. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. They separated May 18. The plaintiff asks for $20 per week for the support of their three children.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Civil War Veteran Jesse MOON Dies in Clayton (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 27, 1934 - page 1, column 2

LAST LIBERTY CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES
Jesse D. Moon, Member of 117th Infantry, Buried Yesterday

Jesse D. Moon, aged 91, a member of Co. B, 117th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War, and the last of the veterans residing in Liberty Township, died at his home in Clayton, Monday morning. He had been confined to his home a number of years but had been able to be about the house until a short time before his death. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia.

Comrade Moon enlisted in Co. B. of the 117th on July 22, 1863. He was honorably discharged February 24, 1864, but re-enlisted in February, 1865, in Co. K, of the 148th Infantry and served until the close of the war.

He was the son of John and Lucinda Moon and was born on a farm between Clayton and Hazelwood and has lived in Wayne, Sullivan and Hendricks counties.

In 1867, he was married to Miss Rebekah Jane Osborne, and to them were born two sons, John and Harvey. After the death of his wife he was married to Fannie Burkhart. In 1911 he moved from the farm to Clayton, where he had resided until his death.

He is survived by two daughters, Grace and Mrs. John Booker of Sullivan, and one son, one granddaughter, one great-grandson, one sister, Mrs. Emma Busby, and one brother, Rigdon Moon, both of Clayton, and one step-son, Roley Moon.

Funeral services were conducted at the Clayton Presbyterian church, yesterday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. Ruben Masten of Belle Union with interment in the Clayton cemetery.

Lee FRANKLIN Dies (1933)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 30, 1933 - page 1, column 2

NEGRO FOUND DEAD IN LOCAL SLAUGHTER HOUSE
A homeless aged colored man was found dead, last Thursday morning at Ridgway's slaughter house where he had been staying for the past two months. The man was Lee Franklin, age 70. Coroner Tracy O'Brien investigated the death and pronounced the cause as heart trouble. He had no known relatives.

Robert Lawson entered the slaughter house about 10:30 Thursday morning and found the man dead. It is not known at what time he died but there was still some fire in the stove, therefore he probably died sometime during the preceding night. Franklin had lived at Plainfield many years ago. In recent years he had worked at various places in Indiana and neighboring states but made no place his home.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Walter CARTER Files For Divorce (1931)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 12, 1931 - page 1, column 1

HUSBAND SEEKS DIVORCE
Walter E. Carter has filed suit for divorce from Alice Nelson Carter. He alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in that she was morbid and quarrelsome, that she was dissatisfied and complaining of her lot in life and was unfriendly and uncompanionable to this plaintiff; that she frequently called him vile names and said that she hated him, did not care for him and that she would kill him. Defendant was on numerous occasions ordered to leave home and to take his clothes and go. She complained of having to cook for him and for a long period of time, he has taken his meals elsewhere. They were married Feb. 18, 1915, and separated Feb. 7, 1931.

Mary Emily (OSBORNE) WILHITE Dies in Indianapolis (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 27, 1934 - page 1, column 2

FORMER LOCAL MUSICIAN DIES IN INDIANAPOLIS
Mary Emily Wilhite, a well known musician, died Thursday night in her home at 713 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, after an illness of several months.

She was a daughter of Wyatt and Marticia Osborne, and was born sixty-nine years ago. She was a successful local teacher of piano and organ for many years, and for several years was head of the department of music of Central Normal College. For twenty years, she was organist at the M.E. church and her lovely music was an inspiration to her hearers. Her ability as a vocalist was marked and she willingly used her gift to cheer and comfort many. She and her husband, Dr. E.M. Wilhite, an optometrist, moved to Indianapolis, twenty-two years ago, and for eighteen years she was organist at the Broadway M.E. church. She resigned in October, 1933, because of failing health.

She was prominent in musical circles in Indianapolis, many years being a teacher of piano and organ at the Metropolitan Conservatory of Music, and the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music.

Survivors are the husband and three sisters, Mrs. Anita Bigbee, nee Ora Osborne, and Mrs. Lindley Carey, nee Hattie Osborne, of Westfield, and Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Santa Monica, Cal. Funeral services were held in the home at 10 o'clock, Monday morning, and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Hendricks County Marriage Applications Index 1910-1912 Added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 4 (which covers 22 December 1910 to 14 December 1912) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1912.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record until June 1950.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Hendricks County Probate Records - Work Session in Danville


Want to get a glimpse at what life was like in the mid-1800's? Stop by the Danville Public Library on Saturday, April 6 any time from 9 am to 4 pm to help unfold and organize some of Hendricks County's probate records.

This is part of the Indiana Genealogical Society's continuing effort to preserve and digitize Hendricks County's early probate records, which are currently stored in the courthouse basement. Unfolding and organizing the documents is crucial preparation for the end goal - being digitized and put online for free access at the Indiana Genealogical Society's website.

Since this project began, over 2,700 probate records have been worked on, and over 700 of them are online already. These records include receipts from doctors for making house calls, orders for tombstones (including the inscriptions to be written on them), and even original documents for Civil War service and a land purchase from the federal government.

You can stay for as little or as long as you like - lunch is on your own. Please register with the library – register online through the library's events calendar or by contacting the library - phone (317) 745-2604.

Questions? E-mail webmaster@indgensoc.org.

Carolyn LAYMAN of Plainfield Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 31, 1934 - page 1, column 6

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
After two attempts at living together Carolyn Layman filed suit for a divorce from Forest Layman, Monday, in the local circuit court. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment for the grounds for divorce. The couple was married in 1930 and first separated in October, 1932. They again lived together from May 1933 until May of this year. The plaintiff asks for the custody of their only child and for $6 per week for its support. The parties were residents of Plainfield.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Hendricks County 1876 Business Directory Added

An index of Hendricks County businesses in 1876 has been added to the Directories section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This listing of businesses was extracted from Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana (Chicago: Baskin, Forster and Co., 1876). The towns included in this listing are: Amo; Brownsburg; Clayton; Coatesville; Danville; Lizton; North Salem; Pittsboro and Plainfield.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Ella CAMPBELL of Brownsburg Divorce Granted (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 14, 1932 - page 6, column 3

DIVORCE GRANTED
Mrs. Ella Campbell was granted a divorce from George G. Campbell, owner of The Brownsburg Record, in the Boone Circuit Court before Judge Hornaday, last Tuesday. Mrs. Campbell was awarded custody of their two children and Campbell was ordered to pay $50 per month for the children's support. It was understood that an alimony settlement was made out of court. The case was sent to Lebanon for trial from Danville and due to the prominence of the couple the action created considerable interest.

Hattie Elpha (STALLINGS) INGLE Divorce Granted (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 21, 1932 - page 7, column 2

COURT NOTES
Elpha Ingle vs. Edd H. Ingle. Divorce. Plaintiff granted divorce and custody of two minor children, maiden name, Hattie E. Stallings, restored, and judgment against defendant for $35 attorneys' fees and costs.

Columbus C. CORNETT of Clayton Dies (1932)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 21, 1932 - page 7, column 2

COLUMBUS C. CORNETT
Columbus C. Cornett, aged 78 years, died at his home at Jacksonville, Saturday afternoon. He had been in failing health for some time but had been confined only about two weeks. He was born near Clayton and has lived in this community his entire life. March 4, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Maddox. They had two daughters and one son, the only one now living is Mrs. Clarence Woskum. Others who survive are the widow, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Clayton Baptist church, but after moving near Cherry Grove church he attended services there, and the funeral, which was held at the home was conducted by the pastor of that church. Burial was in the Clayton cemetery. Mrs. Cornett, who has also been seriously ill, is better.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Amy McHAFFIE of Stilesville Files For Divorce (1934)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 22, 1934 - page 5, column 1

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Amy Nell McHaffie filed suit for a divorce from her husband, Robert M. McHaffie, in the local clerk's office, Monday. The McHaffies were married in 1915 and separated in November, 1932. They have four children. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and asks for the custody of the children. The plaintiff now lives in Stilesville.


source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 28, 1934 - page 8, column 1

WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE
Amy Nell McHaffie was granted a divorce from Robert McHaffie by Judge A.J. Stevenson in the local circuit court, last Friday. Mrs. McHaffie was given the custody of their four children and $5 per week for their support.

Leona NEWKIRK of Plainfield Files For Divorce (1924)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 3, 1924 - page 4, column 4

WANT DIVORCE
Leona Newkirk, of Plainfield, wants a divorce from Everett Newkirk, in a divorce filed this morning. She says that during their married life he became very familiar with other women and she names one of them. She says that as a result he is suffering from a loathesome disease. She alleges that he failed to support her and their child and that he cursed her and called her vile names. She says that she was forced to work to support them. She asks custody of their two year old child. The parties were married the 26th of April, 1920, and separated the first of January, 1924.