Custody of Joyce Elnora Cox awarded to county (1931)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 80 (November 1930 - November 1931), in February 1931 Joyce Elnora Cox (age 10) was found to be a dependent and neglected child and was made a ward of the Board of Children's Guardians of Hendricks County. Her nearest relative was listed as her grandfather, Isaac S. Meltabarger.