Monday, September 29, 2014
Josephine THOMAS granted divorce because of husband's robbery (1940)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 89 (9 June 1939 - 13 June 1940), in April 1940 Josephine E. Thomas was granted a divorce from Francis Leroy Thomas (case #15945). The court agreed with her complaint, which stated that Francis had been convicted of robbery and sentenced to Indiana State Prison and while out on parole, he had committed other acts of robbery and been returned to prison to serve out the remainder of his sentence. Josephine was given custody of their 5 children (Betty Thomas, born 18 March 1925; Robert Thomas, born 6 November 1926; Jo Ann Thomas, born 28 May 1928, Lola May Thomas, born 8 May 1931 and Carl D. Thomas, born 26 February 1938) and Francis was ordered to pay $5 a week in child support beginning 30 days after he was released from prison.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Hendricks County divorce index 1934-1937 added
An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County for 1934-1937 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 84 (19 September 1934 - 19 June 1935), Book 85 (20 June 1935 - 22 June 1936) and Book 86 (23 June 1936 - 12 July 1937)
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1940.
Friday, September 26, 2014
William Earl PARKS granted annulment (1938)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 88 (9 July 1938 - 9 June 1939), in October 1938 William E. Parks was granted an annulment from Elizabeth M. Kenworthy on the grounds that she was 16 when they were married on 12 November 1937 (in the court proceeding, John A. Kendall had been appointed as Elizabeth's guardian ad litem because she was a minor).
According to their 1937 Hendricks County marriage application, William Earl Parks was born 4 July 1919, the son of William Earl Parks and Lula May Dickerson. Elizabeth Madeline Kenworthy was born 2 February 1921, the daughter of Ed P. Kenworthy and Matilda Ellen Elmore.
According to their 1937 Hendricks County marriage application, William Earl Parks was born 4 July 1919, the son of William Earl Parks and Lula May Dickerson. Elizabeth Madeline Kenworthy was born 2 February 1921, the daughter of Ed P. Kenworthy and Matilda Ellen Elmore.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
List of Brown Township landowners in 1895 and 1899 added
Indexes of the landowners in Brown Township in 1895 and 1899 have been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
These indexes are compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
These indexes are compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Cleota PEARSON delivers illegitimate child (1935)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 84 (September 1934 - June 1935), in May 1935 Cleota Pearson filed a bastardy suit against Frank Barkhus (case #14503) for the birth of her illegitimate child. The court awarded her $300, with $100 due up front and the remainder to be paid in installments of $3 a week for the support and maintenance of the child.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Hendricks County divorce index 1931-1934 added
An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County for 1931-1934 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 81 (9 November 1931 - 21 October 1932), Book 82 (22 October 1932 - 21 October 1933) and Book 83 (23 October 1933 - 18 September 1934).
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1940.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
List of Lincoln Township landowners in 1903 and 1907 added
Indexes of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1903 and 1907 have been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
These indexes are compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
These indexes are compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Hendricks County divorce index 1928-1931 added
An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County courts for 1928-1931 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 78 (22 December 1928 - 30 November 1929), Book 79 (2 December 1929 - 24 November 1930) and Book 80 (25 November 1930 - 7 November 1931).
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1931.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1931.
Friday, September 12, 2014
List of Union Township landowners in 1895 added
An index of the landowners in Union Township in 1895 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
List of Liberty Township landowners in 1907 added
An index of the landowners in Liberty Township in 1907 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
List of Guilford Township landowners in 1911 added
An index of the landowners in Guilford Township in 1911 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
List of Center Township landowners in 1907 added
An index of the landowners in Center Township in 1907 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
This index is compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Friday, September 5, 2014
List of Marion Township landowners in 1907, 1911 and 1915 added
Indexes of the landowners in Marion Township in 1907, 1911 and 1915 have been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
These indexes are compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
These indexes are compiled from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
COURTNEY children turned over to mother (1931)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 80 (25 November 1930 - 7 November 1931), in February 1931 the court granted the state's petition (case #99) to have Pauline Avis Courtney, Paul Adrian Courtney and Geneva Lillie Courtney declared to be neglected children, and custody of them was turned over to their mother.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Hendricks County probate fee book index 1880-1892 added
An index to probate cases that are listed in Hendricks County fee books which cover 1880 through 1892 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index includes the name of the subject of the probate case, the type of case (estate, guardianship, etc.) and the year the case began.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Custody of Joyce Elnora COX given to state (1931)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 80 (25 November 1930 - 7 November 1931), in February 1931 the court granted the petition of Isaac S. Meltabarger (case #98) to have his granddaughter Joyce Elnora Cox (age 10) declared to be a neglected child, and custody of her was turned over to the Board of Children's Guardians of Hendricks County.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Grace JORDAN divorce decree modified (1931)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 80 (25 November 1930 - 7 November 1931), in January 1931 the court modified the divorce decree (case #12776) between Grace Jordan and Norman Jordan. Grace Jordan had been awarded custody of their 3 minor children, and the decree was modified due to her death. Custody of Chesley Jordan, Mary Frances Jordan and Kathryn Dean Jordan was awarded to their grandmother, Mary F. Jordan.
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