From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 28, 1915 - page 1, column 2:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ELOPE
Miss Magdaline Hicks, 18, a senior in the Stilesville high school, eloped to Illinois with Gailord Foster, 18, a high school pupil of Cloverdale. The bride is the daughter of John E. Hicks, cashier of the bank at Stilesville. She is a niece of Charles Walls of this place. The elopement took place Saturday.
Miss Hicks told her parents that she was going to Clayton to consult a dentist and said she would spend Sunday with the family of Tom Broadstreet south of Clayton. Instead, she caught a car for Greencastle and joined Foster. After going to Illinois and becoming man and wife, the couple returned to Cloverdale, from which place the bride telephoned the news to her parents. The next day the groom resumed his studies in the Cloverdale high school. The couple had been keeping company for some time. They eloped because they thought their parents would object to their marriage on account of their age.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Obituary of Civil War Veteran Henry C. MOORE (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 4, 1915 - page 1, column 3:
HENRY C. MOORE DEAD
Henry C. Moore, 74, a former resident of this county, died at the Soldiers' Home at Danville, Ills., Saturday. He was an uncle of A.C. Underwood of this place. Mr. Underwood and his father, J.T. Underwood, attended the funeral, which was held Monday at Danville, Ills. Deceased lived for many years near Pittsboro and he is well known in that part of the county. He had been at the Soldiers' Home for about 15 years. He was an old soldier, having served with Henry Kirk and George W. Scearce of this place in Co. A of the 51st Ind. Henry Kirk was at Danville last week to visit the sick man. He was held in high regard by his old comrades.
HENRY C. MOORE DEAD
Henry C. Moore, 74, a former resident of this county, died at the Soldiers' Home at Danville, Ills., Saturday. He was an uncle of A.C. Underwood of this place. Mr. Underwood and his father, J.T. Underwood, attended the funeral, which was held Monday at Danville, Ills. Deceased lived for many years near Pittsboro and he is well known in that part of the county. He had been at the Soldiers' Home for about 15 years. He was an old soldier, having served with Henry Kirk and George W. Scearce of this place in Co. A of the 51st Ind. Henry Kirk was at Danville last week to visit the sick man. He was held in high regard by his old comrades.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Russell SMITH and Mary BALDWIN Guilty of Living in Sin (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 4, 1915 - page 1, column 2:
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
Lincoln Township Couple Get Heavy Sentence For Failing to Comply With Proprieties
Russell Smith and Mrs. Mary E. Baldwin of Lincoln Township were sentenced to serve six months in the county jail by Judge Brill yesterday morning when they entered a plea of guilty to a statutory charge. In addition to the jail sentence Smith was fined $50 and costs, which will add about two months to his sentence as the fine is not likely to be paid. After rendering judgment the Court suspended the sentence imposed on the woman pending her good behavior.
The couple had been living as man and wife for more than a year. For several months they have been residing on the Holloway farm east of Brownsburg. Neighbors did not know the relations of the couple until after the arrest. Then they said it was awful. Judge Brill delivered a sharp lecture to the defendants. Smith said he did know he was violating the law until he was arrested. He gave his age as 24. The woman was 20 years old. She is married and her husband, Howard Baldwin, lives in Indianapolis. They were married about two years ago. The husband recently brought suit for divorce and that action brought about the arrest of the couple.
Smith has been in court here before. Some time ago he was arrested for beating a board bill, for which he paid a fine.
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
Lincoln Township Couple Get Heavy Sentence For Failing to Comply With Proprieties
Russell Smith and Mrs. Mary E. Baldwin of Lincoln Township were sentenced to serve six months in the county jail by Judge Brill yesterday morning when they entered a plea of guilty to a statutory charge. In addition to the jail sentence Smith was fined $50 and costs, which will add about two months to his sentence as the fine is not likely to be paid. After rendering judgment the Court suspended the sentence imposed on the woman pending her good behavior.
The couple had been living as man and wife for more than a year. For several months they have been residing on the Holloway farm east of Brownsburg. Neighbors did not know the relations of the couple until after the arrest. Then they said it was awful. Judge Brill delivered a sharp lecture to the defendants. Smith said he did know he was violating the law until he was arrested. He gave his age as 24. The woman was 20 years old. She is married and her husband, Howard Baldwin, lives in Indianapolis. They were married about two years ago. The husband recently brought suit for divorce and that action brought about the arrest of the couple.
Smith has been in court here before. Some time ago he was arrested for beating a board bill, for which he paid a fine.
Obituary of Pearl (RAWLINGS) WEDDLE (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 4, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
DEATH OF PEARL WEDDLE
Mrs. Pearl Weddle, age 35, wife of Otha W. Weddle of near North Salem, died at an Indianapolis hospital, Friday afternoon, following an operation. Her death, however, was due to pneumonia. She underwent an operation on Monday of last week, it being the third time she had submitted to the surgeon's knife. The funeral was held from the Montclair church, Monday, being conducted by Rev. Clay Trusty of Indianapolis. Burial was at North Salem. Besides the husband, two sons survive. Deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. S.R. Stewart of this place. She was a daughter of Mose Rawlings. A sister, Mrs. Henry Leach of San Antonio, Tex., was at the funeral.
DEATH OF PEARL WEDDLE
Mrs. Pearl Weddle, age 35, wife of Otha W. Weddle of near North Salem, died at an Indianapolis hospital, Friday afternoon, following an operation. Her death, however, was due to pneumonia. She underwent an operation on Monday of last week, it being the third time she had submitted to the surgeon's knife. The funeral was held from the Montclair church, Monday, being conducted by Rev. Clay Trusty of Indianapolis. Burial was at North Salem. Besides the husband, two sons survive. Deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. S.R. Stewart of this place. She was a daughter of Mose Rawlings. A sister, Mrs. Henry Leach of San Antonio, Tex., was at the funeral.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Amanda BRYANT of Washington Township Sues James GIPSON For Slander (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 14, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
SLANDER SUIT
Amanda Bryant is asking a jury to tax James Gipson $5,000 for remarks he is alleged to have made about her. The parties to the suit, which began yesterday afternoon, are from Washington Township. Amanda Bryant and her husband lived on the Gipson farm. She is attempting to show that her reputation suffered from stories which were circulated as to her character by Gipson. She alleges that he told her she was not fit to live with her husband and intimated that her character was bad. The case is a spicy one and there is a full attendance of spectators.
SLANDER SUIT
Amanda Bryant is asking a jury to tax James Gipson $5,000 for remarks he is alleged to have made about her. The parties to the suit, which began yesterday afternoon, are from Washington Township. Amanda Bryant and her husband lived on the Gipson farm. She is attempting to show that her reputation suffered from stories which were circulated as to her character by Gipson. She alleges that he told her she was not fit to live with her husband and intimated that her character was bad. The case is a spicy one and there is a full attendance of spectators.
Frankie GENTRY Secretly Marries in Kentucky (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 25, 1915 - page 1, column 2:
SECRETLY MARRIED
Frankie Gentry Slipped Away to Kentucky Last Week and Became Wife of Indianapolis Man
Miss Frankie Gentry, daughter of Sheriff J.W. Gentry, was married on Tuesday afternoon of last week to R.E. Trimble of Indianapolis. The wedding took place at Henderson, Ky. It was the intention of the young couple to keep the event a secret for a time, but fate was against them. Soon after the marriage was solemnized the young couple met an acquaintance who guessed the truth and then they wanted to be the first to tell of their new happiness. Thus the secret was not kept.
The wedding was the outcome of a friendship formed several years ago when the young couple met at the home of a friend in Indianapolis.
The groom resides at 2640 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. He is connected with the Western Oil Refining Co., and has a traveling position. The young couple have not completed their plans for the future. The bride has been called home by the illness of her mother, who is suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia. She will remain here until her mother is fully recovered.
SECRETLY MARRIED
Frankie Gentry Slipped Away to Kentucky Last Week and Became Wife of Indianapolis Man
Miss Frankie Gentry, daughter of Sheriff J.W. Gentry, was married on Tuesday afternoon of last week to R.E. Trimble of Indianapolis. The wedding took place at Henderson, Ky. It was the intention of the young couple to keep the event a secret for a time, but fate was against them. Soon after the marriage was solemnized the young couple met an acquaintance who guessed the truth and then they wanted to be the first to tell of their new happiness. Thus the secret was not kept.
The wedding was the outcome of a friendship formed several years ago when the young couple met at the home of a friend in Indianapolis.
The groom resides at 2640 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. He is connected with the Western Oil Refining Co., and has a traveling position. The young couple have not completed their plans for the future. The bride has been called home by the illness of her mother, who is suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia. She will remain here until her mother is fully recovered.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Index to Hendricks County 1870 mortality schedule added
An index of the 1870 mortality schedule for Hendricks County has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The 1870 mortality schedule was a supplemental schedule to the 1870 federal census, and it recorded information about those who had died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Fred B. ENSMINGER Marries in Kentucky (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 15, 1915 - page 1, column 1:
ENSMINGER-FITCH
Fred D. Ensminger, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Ensminger of this place, and Miss Nellie Clyde Fitch, were married in the Presbyterian church at Dayton, Ky., Monday. The groom is a young attorney and is now connected with the Prest-O-Lite Co. of Indianapolis. The bride is a charming young lady who is well known here. She is a musician of note and is a granddaughter of former Congressman E.B. Fitch of Kentucky. The young couple will reside in Indianapolis.
ENSMINGER-FITCH
Fred D. Ensminger, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Ensminger of this place, and Miss Nellie Clyde Fitch, were married in the Presbyterian church at Dayton, Ky., Monday. The groom is a young attorney and is now connected with the Prest-O-Lite Co. of Indianapolis. The bride is a charming young lady who is well known here. She is a musician of note and is a granddaughter of former Congressman E.B. Fitch of Kentucky. The young couple will reside in Indianapolis.
Students at Jordan School, Center Township (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 28, 1915 - page 1, column 3:
REPORT OF JORDAN SCHOOL
In spite of the inclement weather last week, only three pupils out of twenty were out of school. One of these was a patient in Dr. Armstrong's hospital, and the two others were out on account of sickness.
Grades in school follow:
First Year - Gordon Gibbs
Second Year - Eunice Thompson, Grace Cox
Third Year - Joe Gibbs, Lester Crow
Fourth Year - Henry Gibbs, James Gorrell, Luther Crow
Fifth Year - Gladys Cox, Inez Riggan, Irene Gorrell, Maurice Wood
Sixth Year - Minnie Baugh, Corda Crow, Frank Thompson, Kenneth Jones, Royland Bryant
Seventh and Eighth Grades - Esta Hunt, Dewey Brewer, Hattie McClain
REPORT OF JORDAN SCHOOL
In spite of the inclement weather last week, only three pupils out of twenty were out of school. One of these was a patient in Dr. Armstrong's hospital, and the two others were out on account of sickness.
Grades in school follow:
First Year - Gordon Gibbs
Second Year - Eunice Thompson, Grace Cox
Third Year - Joe Gibbs, Lester Crow
Fourth Year - Henry Gibbs, James Gorrell, Luther Crow
Fifth Year - Gladys Cox, Inez Riggan, Irene Gorrell, Maurice Wood
Sixth Year - Minnie Baugh, Corda Crow, Frank Thompson, Kenneth Jones, Royland Bryant
Seventh and Eighth Grades - Esta Hunt, Dewey Brewer, Hattie McClain
Friday, October 25, 2013
Emma McHAFFIE of Stilesville Files For Divorce (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 7, 1915 - page 1, column 4:
WANTS DIVORCE
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie, Wife of Prominent Stilesville Man, Seeks Separation For Infidelity
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie brought suit in the local court yesterday for a divorce from her husband, George W. McHaffie. The defendant is the oldest son of the late Melvin McHaffie, and is one of the best known farmers in Franklin Township. In her complaint Mrs. McHaffie charges infidelity.
She sets out that they were married June 13, 1877, and separated Dec. 28, 1914. She avers that in 1901 her husband was guilty of wrongful acts with one Helen Staley. On July 20, 1914, she avers, she went to Louisville, Ky., to visit her married daughter. While on that trip, her husband kept Ethel Ollinger, or Ethel "Mack" in their home for two days and two nights. She says she left him as soon as she learned of that act.
She sets out that her husband is worth about $40,000, and she asks alimony in the sum of $20,000. Her suit was filed by Allee, James & Allee of Greencastle.
McHaffie is well known throughout southern Hendricks and Putnam county. A few years ago he was completely paralyzed, and it is said that he is the only man known to medical science who completely recovered from such an attack.
WANTS DIVORCE
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie, Wife of Prominent Stilesville Man, Seeks Separation For Infidelity
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie brought suit in the local court yesterday for a divorce from her husband, George W. McHaffie. The defendant is the oldest son of the late Melvin McHaffie, and is one of the best known farmers in Franklin Township. In her complaint Mrs. McHaffie charges infidelity.
She sets out that they were married June 13, 1877, and separated Dec. 28, 1914. She avers that in 1901 her husband was guilty of wrongful acts with one Helen Staley. On July 20, 1914, she avers, she went to Louisville, Ky., to visit her married daughter. While on that trip, her husband kept Ethel Ollinger, or Ethel "Mack" in their home for two days and two nights. She says she left him as soon as she learned of that act.
She sets out that her husband is worth about $40,000, and she asks alimony in the sum of $20,000. Her suit was filed by Allee, James & Allee of Greencastle.
McHaffie is well known throughout southern Hendricks and Putnam county. A few years ago he was completely paralyzed, and it is said that he is the only man known to medical science who completely recovered from such an attack.
Cora WARD of Liberty Township Seeks Divorce (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 11, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
WANTS DIVORCE
Alleges Husband is Morose, Prefers Chair to Bed - and Oft-Repeated Threats of Suicide, Fail of Relief
After a test of less than a year Mrs. Cora Ward, wife of Allen E. Ward, a farmer in south Liberty [Township], is ready to acknowledge marriage is a failure. She brought suit for divorce from her husband in the local court Tuesday.
She states they were married February 28, 1914, and separated February 10, 1915.
She alleges her husband is sullen and morose, going for days without speaking unless compelled to. She sets out that frequently he displayed a disagreeable attitude by sitting up in a chair all night rather than go to bed. The complaint sets out that he frequently threatened to commit suicide and that on more than one occasion he slipped a pistol in his pocket and went to the barn with the avowed intention of ending things. At the present time, however, conditions are such that he is figuring in court as an individual and not as an estate.
Another cause for grievance was that he refused to provide a place for his family to live. He gave as an excuse, Plaintiff says, that if he did he would lose the place his mother promised him at her death.
The couple have one child, five months old, and the mother is asking for its custody.
WANTS DIVORCE
Alleges Husband is Morose, Prefers Chair to Bed - and Oft-Repeated Threats of Suicide, Fail of Relief
After a test of less than a year Mrs. Cora Ward, wife of Allen E. Ward, a farmer in south Liberty [Township], is ready to acknowledge marriage is a failure. She brought suit for divorce from her husband in the local court Tuesday.
She states they were married February 28, 1914, and separated February 10, 1915.
She alleges her husband is sullen and morose, going for days without speaking unless compelled to. She sets out that frequently he displayed a disagreeable attitude by sitting up in a chair all night rather than go to bed. The complaint sets out that he frequently threatened to commit suicide and that on more than one occasion he slipped a pistol in his pocket and went to the barn with the avowed intention of ending things. At the present time, however, conditions are such that he is figuring in court as an individual and not as an estate.
Another cause for grievance was that he refused to provide a place for his family to live. He gave as an excuse, Plaintiff says, that if he did he would lose the place his mother promised him at her death.
The couple have one child, five months old, and the mother is asking for its custody.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Obituary of Richard CAMPBELL (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 18, 1915 - page 1, column 5:
DEATH OF "DICK" CAMPBELL
Richard Campbell, a prominent retired farmer of Danville, died at Chapel Hill, N. Car., Sunday night, after a short illness with pneumonia. He went to that place a few weeks ago with the expectation of spending the winter. He was not feeling well when he left, but it was thought that the change would be beneficial. Relatives were summoned to his side on Wednesday of last week, and the news of his death came Monday morning. He was a man who stood high in the community, and the news of his death came as a distinct shock. He was about 63 years old. A daughter, Mrs. Edgar Stephenson, survives, and a brother, Sam Stephenson, resides at Hadley. The body was brought home for burial, arriving here at 7:55 this morning. Deceased was born in North Carolina and he was visiting relatives in that state when he was taken fatally ill. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church at 2:00 Friday afternoon.
DEATH OF "DICK" CAMPBELL
Richard Campbell, a prominent retired farmer of Danville, died at Chapel Hill, N. Car., Sunday night, after a short illness with pneumonia. He went to that place a few weeks ago with the expectation of spending the winter. He was not feeling well when he left, but it was thought that the change would be beneficial. Relatives were summoned to his side on Wednesday of last week, and the news of his death came Monday morning. He was a man who stood high in the community, and the news of his death came as a distinct shock. He was about 63 years old. A daughter, Mrs. Edgar Stephenson, survives, and a brother, Sam Stephenson, resides at Hadley. The body was brought home for burial, arriving here at 7:55 this morning. Deceased was born in North Carolina and he was visiting relatives in that state when he was taken fatally ill. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church at 2:00 Friday afternoon.
John WEST obituary (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 4, 1915 - page 8, column 4:
JOHN WEST DIES SUDDENLY
John West, a prominent farmer living north of Pecksburg, dropped dead Friday morning. His death was due to heart trouble. Mr. West was in a hog house when the fatal attack came on. He had been subject to the trouble for some time. The funeral was held from the home Sunday morning and burial was at Stilesville.
The widow and an adopted daughter survive. Deceased was a brother of Milo West of Greencastle, George West of this county, and Mrs. John Baron and Mrs. George Harvey of Clayton.
JOHN WEST DIES SUDDENLY
John West, a prominent farmer living north of Pecksburg, dropped dead Friday morning. His death was due to heart trouble. Mr. West was in a hog house when the fatal attack came on. He had been subject to the trouble for some time. The funeral was held from the home Sunday morning and burial was at Stilesville.
The widow and an adopted daughter survive. Deceased was a brother of Milo West of Greencastle, George West of this county, and Mrs. John Baron and Mrs. George Harvey of Clayton.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Elizabeth MARLEY Granted Divorce (1871)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in December 1871 in the Marion County Circuit Court, Elizabeth J. Marley's petition for divorce from Henry A. Marley (case #6656) was granted. Custody of the child, Albe Roy Marley, was granted to Elizabeth until the child was 12 years old, and she was awarded alimony in the amount of $2,265, which included $1,265 of the separate property that was in her possession at the time of the marriage. Henry was also to pay certain installments for the support and education of the child.
NOTE: This court order from Marion County appeared in the Hendricks County records in August 1873.
NOTE: This court order from Marion County appeared in the Hendricks County records in August 1873.
Urban POPE of Plainfield Sued For Paternity (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 11, 1915 - page 1, column 4:
PATERNITY SUIT
Urban Pope of Plainfield has been bound over to the circuit court under $200 bond to answer to a paternity suit brought by Alice Brewer, 16 years old, of Plainfield. Defendant was released on bond furnished by Cynthia Day. Plaintiff avers that she was frequently waylaid by defendant and Frosty Tucker and Earl McKnight, Plainfield boys, and made their victim.
[NOTE: Urban N. Pope married Clara M. Tucker on June 1, 1915, according to Hendricks County marriage records]
PATERNITY SUIT
Urban Pope of Plainfield has been bound over to the circuit court under $200 bond to answer to a paternity suit brought by Alice Brewer, 16 years old, of Plainfield. Defendant was released on bond furnished by Cynthia Day. Plaintiff avers that she was frequently waylaid by defendant and Frosty Tucker and Earl McKnight, Plainfield boys, and made their victim.
[NOTE: Urban N. Pope married Clara M. Tucker on June 1, 1915, according to Hendricks County marriage records]
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Eleanor (WISE) NELSON Granted Divorce (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in September 1873 Eleanor Nelson's petition for a divorce from Joseph Nelson (case #661) was granted. The divorce decree banned her from getting married again for a period of 2 years, gave her custody of the child, Emmazilla Nelson, and restored her maiden name, Eleanor Wise.
Birth of Noble H. HUGHES (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 21, 1915 - page 1, column 5:
HIS NAME'S NOBLE H.
A strange visitor came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Hughes near Chrismas, Ills., on the morning of Jan. 16th. Mrs. Hughes was formerly Miss Pearl Noble of Danville. No one knew just why the strange came nor for what reason he paid them a nocturnal visit. Evidently he was not a burglar, for he did not seem disposed to take any of the valuables from the home. Besides, he made no effort to escape when discovered by members of the household. In fact, all the members of the family immediately became so attached to him that they decided to keep him. Not knowing how to address him, it was decided to christen him Master Noble H. Hughes. The mother and father are very proud of their first-born son.
HIS NAME'S NOBLE H.
A strange visitor came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Hughes near Chrismas, Ills., on the morning of Jan. 16th. Mrs. Hughes was formerly Miss Pearl Noble of Danville. No one knew just why the strange came nor for what reason he paid them a nocturnal visit. Evidently he was not a burglar, for he did not seem disposed to take any of the valuables from the home. Besides, he made no effort to escape when discovered by members of the household. In fact, all the members of the family immediately became so attached to him that they decided to keep him. Not knowing how to address him, it was decided to christen him Master Noble H. Hughes. The mother and father are very proud of their first-born son.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Fred STEVENS obituary (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 14, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
DEATH OF FRED STEVENS
Fred Stevens, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, died Friday night after a short illness with appendicitis. The boy had been ill for about a week, but he apparently grew better and the grave nature of his affliction was not realized until a short time before his death. The appendix ruptured before there was an opportunity to resort to an operation. The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday morning, being conducted by Rev. Anderson. Burial was at North Salem. The boy was a favorite among his playmates and his untimely death caused much sadness. There were many beautiful floral offerings at the funeral to express the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family.
DEATH OF FRED STEVENS
Fred Stevens, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, died Friday night after a short illness with appendicitis. The boy had been ill for about a week, but he apparently grew better and the grave nature of his affliction was not realized until a short time before his death. The appendix ruptured before there was an opportunity to resort to an operation. The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday morning, being conducted by Rev. Anderson. Burial was at North Salem. The boy was a favorite among his playmates and his untimely death caused much sadness. There were many beautiful floral offerings at the funeral to express the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family.
Edgar BOYD Adopted By Preston BROWN (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in May 1873 Preston Brown filed a petition to adopt Edgar Boyd, who would be 18 years old as of 14 May 1874 and who had no parents living. Brown's petition was granted, and Edgar's name was changed to Edgar B. Brown.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Keziah KENWORTHY Has Illegitimate Child (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), Keziah Kenworthy filed a bastardy suit against Marion Townsend (case #567). In September 1873, Townsend was found guilty of being the father of the bastard child that was born to Kenworthy on 1 January 1873. He was ordered to pay Kenworthy $500 for the maintenance of the child, payable in annual installments of $100.
Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1918-1921 added
An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1918 through 1921 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Adkins CLARK obituary (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 7, 1915 - page 2, column 2:
ADKINS CLARK DEAD
Adkins Clark, 91 years old, died at the County Home Monday. He had been an inmate of the institution for about four years. His death was due to age. A son, Silas Clark, of Amo, took charge of the body and the remains were taken to that place for burial, Tuesday.
ADKINS CLARK DEAD
Adkins Clark, 91 years old, died at the County Home Monday. He had been an inmate of the institution for about four years. His death was due to age. A son, Silas Clark, of Amo, took charge of the body and the remains were taken to that place for burial, Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Christian Church ministers in Hendricks County (1918)
A listing of ministers of various Christian churches in Hendricks County in 1918:
(from Seventy-seventh annual convention Churches of Christ of Indiana Danville, Indiana May 15th to 18th, 1918)
Brownsburg Christian Church - W.H. Newlin
Clayton Christian Church - W.R. Jinett
Coatesville Christian Church - C.T. Stainby
Danville Christian Church - Charles Otis Lee
Hazelwood Christian Church - A.W. Crabb
Lizton Christian Church - St. John Halstead
Maplewood Christian Church - M.V. Grisso
Montclair Christian Church - H.O. Bratton
New Winchester Christian Church - E.B. Scofield
North Salem Christian Church - Lee Tinsley
Pittsboro Christian Church - Frank C. Huston
Plainfield Christian Church - Hugh Shields
Stilesville Christian Church - M.V. Grisso
(from Seventy-seventh annual convention Churches of Christ of Indiana Danville, Indiana May 15th to 18th, 1918)
Brownsburg Christian Church - W.H. Newlin
Clayton Christian Church - W.R. Jinett
Coatesville Christian Church - C.T. Stainby
Danville Christian Church - Charles Otis Lee
Hazelwood Christian Church - A.W. Crabb
Lizton Christian Church - St. John Halstead
Maplewood Christian Church - M.V. Grisso
Montclair Christian Church - H.O. Bratton
New Winchester Christian Church - E.B. Scofield
North Salem Christian Church - Lee Tinsley
Pittsboro Christian Church - Frank C. Huston
Plainfield Christian Church - Hugh Shields
Stilesville Christian Church - M.V. Grisso
Monday, October 14, 2013
Election results for town of Coatesville (1872)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 11 (which covers November 1869 to May 1871), on Monday, May 6, 1872, the town of Coatesville held its election. The following residents were elected:
Town Council, 1st Ward - J.W. McCarty
Town Council, 2nd Ward - E.R. Ellis
Town Council, 3rd Ward - C.W. Elrod
Town Clerk - J.T. Tinder
Town Treasurer - Joseph Williams
Town Assessor - John Roberts
Town Marshal - William Newkirk
Town Council, 1st Ward - J.W. McCarty
Town Council, 2nd Ward - E.R. Ellis
Town Council, 3rd Ward - C.W. Elrod
Town Clerk - J.T. Tinder
Town Treasurer - Joseph Williams
Town Assessor - John Roberts
Town Marshal - William Newkirk
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Index to 1880 Hendricks County mortality schedule added
An index of the 1880 mortality schedule for Hendricks County has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The 1880 mortality schedule was a supplemental schedule to the 1880 federal census, and it recorded information about those who had died between 1 June 1879 and 31 May 1880.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Election results for town of Brownsburg (1872)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 12 (which covers November 1871 to May 1873), on Monday, May 6, 1872, the town of Brownsburg held its election. The following residents were elected:
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - A.H. Gladden (defeated T.L. Canary)
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - E.F. South (defeated John Lingerman)
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - Robert F. Sugart (defeated A.J. Duncan)
Town Marshal - David D. Boyd (defeated Robert V. Franklin and Billy Gregg)
Town Clerk - Stephen H. Thomas
Town Treasurer - David D. Boyd (defeated Robert V. Franklin and John Harris)
Town Assessor - Stephen H. Thomas (defeated Robert Sugart)
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - A.H. Gladden (defeated T.L. Canary)
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - E.F. South (defeated John Lingerman)
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - Robert F. Sugart (defeated A.J. Duncan)
Town Marshal - David D. Boyd (defeated Robert V. Franklin and Billy Gregg)
Town Clerk - Stephen H. Thomas
Town Treasurer - David D. Boyd (defeated Robert V. Franklin and John Harris)
Town Assessor - Stephen H. Thomas (defeated Robert Sugart)
Friday, October 11, 2013
Livingston HOWLAND elected Hendricks Circuit Court Judge (1872)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 12 (November 1871 - May 1873), in November 1872 Livingston Howland was elected as circuit court judge for the 5th judicial circuit of Indiana, which covered Hendricks County and Marion County. His term was for 6 years beginning from 26 October 1872. His letter of commission was signed by Governor Conrad Baker.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (November 1894)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of 26 November 1894 [in vacation of the May 1894 term of court]:
--Solomon Mitchell estate - Mary E. Mitchell appointed administrator
--Nathan J. Scearce estate - Laura B. Scearce appointed administrator
--Ellsworth Brewer estate - Elijah Brewer appointed administrator
--Pearl Cates guardianship (minor) - Job Rogers appointed guardian
--heirs of John W. Lee guardianship (minor) - J.W. Ellis appointed guardian
--Harry L. Gladden guardianship (minor) - Charles M. Gladden appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of 26 November 1894 [in vacation of the May 1894 term of court]:
--Solomon Mitchell estate - Mary E. Mitchell appointed administrator
--Nathan J. Scearce estate - Laura B. Scearce appointed administrator
--Ellsworth Brewer estate - Elijah Brewer appointed administrator
--Pearl Cates guardianship (minor) - Job Rogers appointed guardian
--heirs of John W. Lee guardianship (minor) - J.W. Ellis appointed guardian
--Harry L. Gladden guardianship (minor) - Charles M. Gladden appointed guardian
Dicey Jane RAY delivers illegitimate child (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 12 (November 1871 - May 1873), Dicey Jane Ray filed a bastardy suit against John W. Holloway. In May 1875, Ray filed to dismiss the case, stipulating that suitable provisions had been made by Holloway for the support of her bastard child, and the case was dismissed.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1894)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of 5 March 1894 [in vacation of the January 1894 term of court]:
--Landrum Leak estate - Henry C. Ulen appointed administrator (objections raised as to the appointment)
--Ira Weddle estate - Elza S. Weddle appointed administrator
--Zimri W. Cox estate - Henry A. Record appointed administrator
--John C. Kochler estate - R.T. Hollowell appointed administrator
--George Hendren, Alice Hendren, Morris Hendren, Tilferd Hendren, Isaac Hendren & Nannie Hendren guardianship (minor) - James W. Hamrick appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of 5 March 1894 [in vacation of the January 1894 term of court]:
--Landrum Leak estate - Henry C. Ulen appointed administrator (objections raised as to the appointment)
--Ira Weddle estate - Elza S. Weddle appointed administrator
--Zimri W. Cox estate - Henry A. Record appointed administrator
--John C. Kochler estate - R.T. Hollowell appointed administrator
--George Hendren, Alice Hendren, Morris Hendren, Tilferd Hendren, Isaac Hendren & Nannie Hendren guardianship (minor) - James W. Hamrick appointed guardian
Mary K. DETRICK delivers illegitimate child (1871)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 12 (November 1871 - May 1873), Mary K. Detrick filed a bastardy suit against Asa Hayworth for the birth of her illegitimate child. In July 1871, Mary K. Detrick (and Philip K. Detrick) agreed to dismiss the suit in exchange for Hayworth writing a promissory note for $300 payable in 12 months drawing 10% interest, with the interest due in 4 months. Asa Hayworth and James Hayworth were to be jointly responsible for paying the note.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Morgan County cemeteries index online
The Morgan County Public Library in Martinsville has added a Morgan County cemeteries index to its website. The index is searchable and consists mostly of burials that occurred before 1970. This is also an important resource tool if you have Hendricks County ancestors - some Hendricks County residents, particularly if they lived in the southern half of the county, are buried in Morgan County.
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1893)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of 4 September 1893 [in vacation of the May 1893 term of court]:
--Catharine Woods estate - N.E. Woods appointed administrator
--Nancy Cross estate - W.H. Nichols appointed administrator
--William Ray estate - Anna Ray appointed administrator
--Rachel Swindler estate - L.A. Barnett appointed administrator
--Mary E. Wingate estate - W.R. McClelland appointed administrator
--Martin Hogan estate - James Hogan appointed administrator
--Charles W. Hamrick estate - John C. Walker appointed administrator (objections filed to the appointment)
--Sarah Wilson estate - Abraham Douglass appointed administrator
--Clarence Taylor guardianship (minor) - Henry H. Wiseheart appointed guardian
--Alfred Tincher guardianship (minor) - Frank D. Christie appointed guardian
--Emaline Hollingsworth & Mary Hollingsworth guardianship (minor) - Ora F. Martin appointed guardian
--Henry A. Elmore, Ora Elmore & Urban Elmore guardianship (minor) - Ora F. Martin appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of 4 September 1893 [in vacation of the May 1893 term of court]:
--Catharine Woods estate - N.E. Woods appointed administrator
--Nancy Cross estate - W.H. Nichols appointed administrator
--William Ray estate - Anna Ray appointed administrator
--Rachel Swindler estate - L.A. Barnett appointed administrator
--Mary E. Wingate estate - W.R. McClelland appointed administrator
--Martin Hogan estate - James Hogan appointed administrator
--Charles W. Hamrick estate - John C. Walker appointed administrator (objections filed to the appointment)
--Sarah Wilson estate - Abraham Douglass appointed administrator
--Clarence Taylor guardianship (minor) - Henry H. Wiseheart appointed guardian
--Alfred Tincher guardianship (minor) - Frank D. Christie appointed guardian
--Emaline Hollingsworth & Mary Hollingsworth guardianship (minor) - Ora F. Martin appointed guardian
--Henry A. Elmore, Ora Elmore & Urban Elmore guardianship (minor) - Ora F. Martin appointed guardian
War of 1812 veterans who applied for military pensions (1871)
from the Hendricks County Union (Danville, Indiana) - issue of May 25, 1871 - page 3, column 4:
PENSIONERS FOR 1812
The following is a list of applicants for pensions under the recent act of Congress, made through S.T. Hadley:
Lewis Kesler age 79
Z.B. Long age 75
George Coble age 76
Greenberry Baker age 93
Shadrick Worrell age 72
James Borders age 80
William Christie age 84
Abraham Barrow age 84
John Miller age 78
Thomas Hall age 87
Austin H. Smith age 91
Mrs. Agnes Smith age 91
PENSIONERS FOR 1812
The following is a list of applicants for pensions under the recent act of Congress, made through S.T. Hadley:
Lewis Kesler age 79
Z.B. Long age 75
George Coble age 76
Greenberry Baker age 93
Shadrick Worrell age 72
James Borders age 80
William Christie age 84
Abraham Barrow age 84
John Miller age 78
Thomas Hall age 87
Austin H. Smith age 91
Mrs. Agnes Smith age 91
Monday, October 7, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1893)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of 1 May 1893 [in vacation of the March 1893 term of court]:
--Squire N. Smith estate - Albert F. Smith appointed administrator
--Robert Walker estate - Shilds M. McCaslin appointed administrator
--Anna Reynolds estate - O.H. Barnill appointed administrator
--Sidney Franklin estate - Thomas E. Hamrick appointed administrator
--Maggie Hagee (et al) guardianship (minor) - William J. Morgan appointed guardian
--Alva Smith (et al) guardianship (minor) - Albert F. Smith appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of 1 May 1893 [in vacation of the March 1893 term of court]:
--Squire N. Smith estate - Albert F. Smith appointed administrator
--Robert Walker estate - Shilds M. McCaslin appointed administrator
--Anna Reynolds estate - O.H. Barnill appointed administrator
--Sidney Franklin estate - Thomas E. Hamrick appointed administrator
--Maggie Hagee (et al) guardianship (minor) - William J. Morgan appointed guardian
--Alva Smith (et al) guardianship (minor) - Albert F. Smith appointed guardian
Adoption of Vernie May HEDGE (1895)
According to Hendricks County probate records, on 10 January 1895 Mattison Sparger and Maggie M. Sparger submitted a petition to adopt Vernie May Hedge, who was born 1 February 1891, the daughter of Florence A. Hedge. The petition noted that the couple were childless and included an affidavit from Florence A. Hedge. In consenting to the adoption, Florence A. Hedge admitted that she had never been married and that Vernie May Hedge was illegitimate.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Birth notices from Brownsburg Record 1937-1943 added
An index of the birth notices that were published in the Brownsburg Record (a weekly newspaper) from January 1937 through July 1943 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled by the Indiana Room of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Election results for town of Stilesville (1871)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 11 (which covers November 1869 to May 1871), on Monday, May 1, 1871, the town of Stilesville held its election. The following residents were elected:
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - John W. Gentry
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - William P. Robards
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - J.W. Matlock
Town Clerk - A.L. Masters
Town Treasurer - A.L. Masters
Town Marshal - Jesse Richardson
Town Assessor - Jesse Richardson
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - John W. Gentry
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - William P. Robards
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - J.W. Matlock
Town Clerk - A.L. Masters
Town Treasurer - A.L. Masters
Town Marshal - Jesse Richardson
Town Assessor - Jesse Richardson
Election results for town of Brownsburg (1871)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 11 (which covers November 1869 to May 1871), on Monday, May 1, 1871, the town of Brownsburg held its election. The following residents were elected:
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - James T. Davison (defeated T.A. Graham and J.R. Cope)
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - John T. Burns
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - B. Mendenhall (defeated L.S. Hunter)
Town Clerk - Charles R. Dinwiddie (defeated M.G. Rice)
Town Marshal, Town Treasurer & Town Assessor - Benjamin South
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - James T. Davison (defeated T.A. Graham and J.R. Cope)
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - John T. Burns
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - B. Mendenhall (defeated L.S. Hunter)
Town Clerk - Charles R. Dinwiddie (defeated M.G. Rice)
Town Marshal, Town Treasurer & Town Assessor - Benjamin South
Friday, October 4, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1892)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of 5 September 1892 [in vacation of the May 1892 term of court]:
--Dandridge Tucker estate - Charles F. Martin appointed administrator
--George W. McCloud estate - Isaac Ratliff appointed administrator
--James N. Symons estate - A.L. Symons appointed administrator
--Lucretia Mitchell estate - James M. Wills appointed administrator
--Alcy C. Scott, Zella A. Scott & Lettie E. Scott guardianship (minor) - John W.M. Scott appointed guardian
--Della Hopwood guardianship (minor) - Ora F. Martin appointed guardian
--Cleo L. Hunt guardianship (minor) - Julia A. Hunt appointed guardian
--Jennie V. Ragan estate - John S. Ragan appointed executor
--William Airy estate - Ashley Johnson appointed executor
--Henry Rogers estate - M.C. Rogers appointed executor
Activity in probate cases as of 5 September 1892 [in vacation of the May 1892 term of court]:
--Dandridge Tucker estate - Charles F. Martin appointed administrator
--George W. McCloud estate - Isaac Ratliff appointed administrator
--James N. Symons estate - A.L. Symons appointed administrator
--Lucretia Mitchell estate - James M. Wills appointed administrator
--Alcy C. Scott, Zella A. Scott & Lettie E. Scott guardianship (minor) - John W.M. Scott appointed guardian
--Della Hopwood guardianship (minor) - Ora F. Martin appointed guardian
--Cleo L. Hunt guardianship (minor) - Julia A. Hunt appointed guardian
--Jennie V. Ragan estate - John S. Ragan appointed executor
--William Airy estate - Ashley Johnson appointed executor
--Henry Rogers estate - M.C. Rogers appointed executor
Election results for town of Danville (1871)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 11 (which covers November 1869 to May 1871), on Monday, May 1, 1871, the town of Danville held its election. The following residents were elected:
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - Aaron Hart (defeated G.C. Waterous and J.R. Armstrong)
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - William H. Blake (defeated William E. Howland)
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - William P. Ayers (defeated William H. Cash and James Christie)
Town Trustee, 4th Ward - Isaac H. Pierson (defeated Charles R. Rose)
Town Trustee, 5th Ward - James Nichols (defeated J.H. Davis and S.R. Craddick)
Town Clerk - John S. Straughan (defeated Joseph Mathers and Joshua G. Adams)
Town Treasurer - Henry Howell (defeated James Stapp and S.A. Verbrike)
Town Marshal - John J. Ogden (defeated Robert Dempsey)
Town Trustee, 1st Ward - Aaron Hart (defeated G.C. Waterous and J.R. Armstrong)
Town Trustee, 2nd Ward - William H. Blake (defeated William E. Howland)
Town Trustee, 3rd Ward - William P. Ayers (defeated William H. Cash and James Christie)
Town Trustee, 4th Ward - Isaac H. Pierson (defeated Charles R. Rose)
Town Trustee, 5th Ward - James Nichols (defeated J.H. Davis and S.R. Craddick)
Town Clerk - John S. Straughan (defeated Joseph Mathers and Joshua G. Adams)
Town Treasurer - Henry Howell (defeated James Stapp and S.A. Verbrike)
Town Marshal - John J. Ogden (defeated Robert Dempsey)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1892)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of 2 May 1892 [in vacation of the March 1892 term of court]:
--Nathan Hadley estate - David Hadley appointed administrator
--Isabella Herring estate - will probated
Activity in probate cases as of 2 May 1892 [in vacation of the March 1892 term of court]:
--Nathan Hadley estate - David Hadley appointed administrator
--Isabella Herring estate - will probated
Election results for town of Brownsburg (1870)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 11 (which covers November 1869 to May 1871), on November 5, 1870, the town of Brownsburg held its election. The following residents were elected:
Town Trustee, 1st District - George W. Nash
Town Trustee, 2nd District - Christopher Trucksess
Town Trustee, 3rd District - Lewis S. Hunter
Town Clerk - Henry T. Green
Town Marshal - James Helton
Town Treasurer - Robert A. Watts
Town Assessor - Robert A. Watts
Town Trustee, 1st District - George W. Nash
Town Trustee, 2nd District - Christopher Trucksess
Town Trustee, 3rd District - Lewis S. Hunter
Town Clerk - Henry T. Green
Town Marshal - James Helton
Town Treasurer - Robert A. Watts
Town Assessor - Robert A. Watts
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1892)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases in vacation of the March 1892 term of court:
--Melvina Kohl estate - Isaac A. Johnson appointed administrator
--Dayton Hocket estate - Joel Newlin appointed administrator
--John Fitch estate - Alfred Fitch appointed administrator
--Almond Smoot estate - James H. Smoot appointed administrator
--Jehu Hadley estate - Henry Hadley appointed administrator
--Calvin Lowder estate - N.H. Arbuckle appointed administrator
--Thomas Evans estate - Martha C.G. Evans appointed administrator
--Charlotte Cassity estate - George W. Cassity appointed administrator
--William I. Patterson estate - Luther W. Job appointed administrator
--Russell Hodge estate - Q. Broadstreet appointed administrator
--Jacob Chandler estate - John Chandler appointed administrator
--Charles G. Wilson guardianship - William H. Figg appointed guardian
--Sarah Buchanan guardianship (insane person) - L.A. Barnett appointed guardian
--Sylvia Free & Charley Free guardianship - F.M. Patterson appointed guardian
--Myrtle Christie guardianship - L.M. Christie appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases in vacation of the March 1892 term of court:
--Melvina Kohl estate - Isaac A. Johnson appointed administrator
--Dayton Hocket estate - Joel Newlin appointed administrator
--John Fitch estate - Alfred Fitch appointed administrator
--Almond Smoot estate - James H. Smoot appointed administrator
--Jehu Hadley estate - Henry Hadley appointed administrator
--Calvin Lowder estate - N.H. Arbuckle appointed administrator
--Thomas Evans estate - Martha C.G. Evans appointed administrator
--Charlotte Cassity estate - George W. Cassity appointed administrator
--William I. Patterson estate - Luther W. Job appointed administrator
--Russell Hodge estate - Q. Broadstreet appointed administrator
--Jacob Chandler estate - John Chandler appointed administrator
--Charles G. Wilson guardianship - William H. Figg appointed guardian
--Sarah Buchanan guardianship (insane person) - L.A. Barnett appointed guardian
--Sylvia Free & Charley Free guardianship - F.M. Patterson appointed guardian
--Myrtle Christie guardianship - L.M. Christie appointed guardian
Election results for town of Stilesville (1870)
According to an entry in Hendricks County Circuit Court Book volume 11 (which covers November 1869 to May 1871), on Friday, July 22, 1870, the town of Stilesville held its election at the office of Dr. I.N. Green. The following residents were elected:
Town Trustee, 1st District - John W. Gentry
Town Trustee, 2nd District - William P. Robards
Town Trustee, 3rd District - James W. Matlock
Town Clerk - Alexander L. Masters
Town Treasurer - Alexander L. Masters
Town Assessor - Jesse Richardson
Town Marshal - Jesse Richardson
Town Trustee, 1st District - John W. Gentry
Town Trustee, 2nd District - William P. Robards
Town Trustee, 3rd District - James W. Matlock
Town Clerk - Alexander L. Masters
Town Treasurer - Alexander L. Masters
Town Assessor - Jesse Richardson
Town Marshal - Jesse Richardson
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Caroline LARRANCE delivers illegitimate child (1871)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 11 (November 1869 - May 1871), Caroline E. Larrance filed a complaint of bastardy against Alvah W. Fletcher. In March 1871, Caroline E. Larrance filed to dismiss the case, stipulating that suitable provisions had been made by Fletcher for the support of her bastard child, and the case was dismissed.
Flora MERRITT delivers illegitimate child (1898)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 41 (March 1897 - February 1898), Flora M. Merritt (who was under the age of 21) filed a complaint of bastardy against William E. Euliss (case #6488). In February 1898, the 2 parties stipulated that suitable provisions had been made by Euliss for the support of her bastard child, and the case was dismissed.
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