Richard MEAD graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Richard Powell Mead of Danville, receiving a Master of Arts (majoring in Christian Doctrine). His thesis was "History of Education among the Disciples of Christ in Indiana". He received a Bachelor of Arts from Spokane University in 1929 and a Bachelor of Divinity from Butler University in 1935.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Vivian JONES graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Vivian L. Jones of Danville, receiving a Master of Science (she received a Bachelor of Science from Indiana State Teachers College in 1931).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1927-1930 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1927 through 1930 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.

Leah Clarice OVERSTREET graduates from Butler University (1931)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1931-1932 school year, among those who received degrees in 1931 was Leah Clarice Overstreet of Pittsboro - she received a Bachelor of Music (her major was Public School Music).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Donis Dee CANARY graduates from Butler University (1931)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1931-1932 school year, among those who received degrees in 1931 was Donis Dee Canary of Clayton - she received a Bachelor of Music (her major was Public School Music).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Township Trustees in Hendricks County (1905)

These were the trustees of the various townships in Hendricks County in 1905, followed by their post office address (including rural routes). This information comes from Hendricks County Public Schools: Officers and Teachers 1905-1906 by G.M. Wilson, County Superintendent:

Brown Township - Patrick Long, Brownsburg RR 2
Center Township - E.P. Thompson, Danville
Clay Township - W.E. Greenlee, Reno
Eel River Township - Nathan A. Tucker, North Salem
Franklin Township - Everett R. Robards, Stilesville
Guilford Township - C.M. Havens, Plainfield
Liberty Township - A.K. Gilbert, Clayton
Lincoln Township - M.T. Hunter, Brownsburg
Marion Township - Rufus Wright, Danville RR 2
Middle Township - W.A. Hollingsworth, Pittsboro
Union Township - George W. English, Lizton
Washington Township - E.E. Blair, Danville RR 1

Caroldine OSBORN graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Caroldine Osborn of Coatesville, receiving a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Education).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Harlan VanVactor HADLEY graduates from Butler University (1931)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1931-1932 school year, among those who received degrees in 1931 was Harlan VanVactor Hadley of Danville - he received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Robert Franklin DAVIDSON graduates from Butler University (1893)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1893-1894 school year, among those who received degrees in 1893 was Robert Franklin Davidson of North Salem - he received a Master of Arts (he already had an A.B. degree).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Hendricks County marriage applications index 1937-1938 added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 19 (which covers 9 June 1937 to 31 August 1938) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1938.

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 from May 1905 until June 1950.

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

Otis W. GREEN graduates from Butler University (1890)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-sixth session (1890-1891), among those who received degrees in 1890 was Otis W. Green of Plainfield - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

B. Marshal DAVIS graduates from Butler University (1890)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-sixth session (1890-1891), among those who received degrees in 1890 was B. Marshal Davis of North Salem - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

New Winchester High School graduates 1909-1963 added

An index of graduates of New Winchester High School from 1909 to 1963 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This listing was extracted from a booklet, History of Schools of Marion Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, which was published by the Alumni Association of New Winchester High School in 1970.

1909 was the first year the high school was in existence; it closed in 1963, as part of the consolidation of schools in the county. Students from the New Winchester area were transferred to Danville High School.

John L. GUNN attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was John L. Gunn of Plainfield - he was in the English Department.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

C.B. HUNT attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was C.B. Hunt of Belleville - he was in the College Preparatory Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Gideon HEAVENRIDGE attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was Gideon Heavenridge of Stilesville - he was in the College Preparatory Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

J.V. HADLEY attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was J.V. Hadley of Plainfield - he was in the College Preparatory Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

John M. & J.H. SNODDY attend Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending were John M. Snoddy and J.H. Snoddy, both of Stilesville - they were both freshmen.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

A.J. MOODIE attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was A.J. Moodie of Belleville - he was a freshman in the Scientific Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

T.R. LAWHEAD attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was T.R. Lawhead of Plainfield - he was a freshman in the Scientific Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1912-1915 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1912 through 1915 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.

Urban C. BREWER attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was Urban C. Brewer of Belleville - he was a freshman in the Scientific Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Jacob LOCKHART attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was Jacob Lockhart of Belleville - he was a sophomore and was also listed as a junior in the Law Department.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Robert Franklin DAVIDSON graduates from Butler University (1892)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-eighth session (1892-1893), among those who received degrees in 1892 was Robert Franklin Davidson of North Salem - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Gertrude JOHNSON graduates from Butler University (1892)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-eighth session (1892-1893), among those who received degrees in 1892 was Gertrude Johnson of Clayton - she received a Bachelor of Arts degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Belle ROBINSON files for divorce (1924)

According to civil court docket books of the Hendricks County Circuit Court, on October 29, 1924 Belle M. Robinson filed for divorce from Raymond M. Robinson (case #11662). On October 7, 1930, the court on its own motion dismissed the case for want of prosecution, and the case was stricken from the docket at no cost to the plaintiff.

Scott NEELY paroled from Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville (1921)

According to a discharge form found in Hendricks County court papers, Scott Neely was committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on 16 February 1920 and was paroled on 12 March 1921.

Chester BIBY paroled from Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville (1921)

According to a discharge form found in Hendricks County court papers, Chester Biby (inmate #11265) was committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on 16 February 1920 and was paroled on 12 March 1921.

Hendricks County marriage applications index 1936-1937 added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 18 (which covers 2 May 1936 to 5 June 1937) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1937.

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 from May 1905 until June 1950.

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