Name change of Kevin HELMS (1969)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 116 (January 1969 - March 1970), in October 1969, Kevin O'Shea Helms petitioned the court (case # C 69-223) to change his name to Kevin O'Shea Sabo. This petition was granted.

Adoption of James Gerald FLANDERS (1941)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in May 1941 a petition was filed (case #6624) by Arthur and Esther Aubrey to adopt James Gerald Flanders. The petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1970-1971 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1970-1971 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 117 (7 March 1970 - 16 June 1971).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. NOTE: In August 1963, the Hendricks County Superior Court was created, and it could preside over divorce cases just as the Circuit Court could. The set of order books for the Superior Court have not been digitized or indexed.

Adoption of Wilbur DARNELL (1939)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1939 John and Mary Bybee filed a petition (case #6459) to adopt Wilbur Darnell, a minor child. His parents, Wilbur and Edna Darnell, both gave their consent. The petition was granted, and his name was changed to Wilbur Darnell Bybee.

Adoption of Frances Pearl AULBY (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in May 1938 a petition was filed (case #6396) to adopt Frances Pearl Aulby, a minor child. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Frances Pearl Cox.

Marion Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Marion Township in 1928 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists 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.

Richard BUTCHER divorce case dismissed due to his death (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in November 1968, Richard L. Butcher's divorce case against Agnes Butcher (case # C 68-160) was dismissed because the court was advised that he had died in April 1968.

Adoption of Shirley Ann WILSON (1941)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in April 1941 a petition was filed by Fred C. and Julia L. Fisher (case #6618) to adopt Shirley Ann Wilson, age 5. Her mother, Grace Wilson, and her grandmother, Martha Lyenberger, both gave their written consent, and her father, Nealie J. Wilson, appeared in court and gave his consent. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Shirley Ann Fisher.

Adoption of Charles PENCE (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1938 Elmer Thornton Ragan and Mary Lee Ragan filed a petition (case #6384) to adopt Charles Pence. The petition was granted, and his name was changed to Charles Pence Ragan.

Name change of John Henry ASMANN (1940)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in October 1940 a petition was filed (case #6592) by John Henry Asmann to change his name to John Henry Thomas. The petition was granted.

Clay Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Clay Township in 1928 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists 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.

Name change of Robert Lynn JOHANTAGES (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in December 1968, Robert Lynn Johantages petitioned the court (case # C 68-436) to change his name to Robert Lynn Stayte. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Mary Elizabeth HADLEY (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1938 Amie M. Hadley filed a petition (case #6383) to adopt Mary Elizabeth Hadley, age 22. Her mother, Bernice Hadley, was dead; her father, Walter E. Hadley, was Amie's husband, and he gave his consent. The petition was granted.

Adoption of Donna Lamese MIDDLETON (1940)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1940 a petition was filed (case #6584) by John Reedy to adopt Donna Lamese Middleton. Her mother filed her written consent, and the petition was granted. Her name was changed to Donna Lamese Reedy.

Hendricks County divorce index 1969-1970 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1969-1970 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 116 (24 January 1969 - 6 March 1970).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. NOTE: In August 1963, the Hendricks County Superior Court was created, and it could preside over divorce cases just as the Circuit Court could. The set of order books for the Superior Court have not been digitized or indexed.

Adoption of James Henry LEISMAN (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in January 1938 Sylvester and Dorott Coffman filed a petition (case #6368) to adopt James Henry Leisman, a minor child. His mother, Dorothea Coffman, gave her consent; the residence of his father, Leslie J. Thomas, was unknown. The petition was granted, and his name was changed to James Henry Coffman.

Name change of Mary Elizabeth YEAGER (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in December 1968, Mary Elizabeth Yeager petitioned the court (case # C 68-382) to change her name to Frances Elizabeth Yeager. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Judith Anne BECK (1937)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1937 Morris C. and Anna Thomas filed a petition (case #6345) to adopt Judith Anne Beck, a minor child. Her parents, Everett and Eleanor Beck, both gave their consent. The petition was granted.

Adoption of Vera Jean OVERSTREET (1937)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1937 Wilbur and Beulah S. Wilson filed a petition (case #6343) to adopt Vera Jean Overstreet, a neglected child of Putnam County. The petition was granted.

List of Danville High School students in 1959 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Danville High School in 1959 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Danville High School 1959 yearbook, Tom Tom, which is in the collection of the Plainfield library.

Name change of James V. FRIEL (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in October 1968, James V. Friel petitioned the court (case # C 68-313) to change his name to Leroy Albert Friel. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Minnie Eulalia CURRY (1937)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1937 Dora A. Wing filed a petition (case #6342) to adopt Minnie Eulalia Curry. Minnie gave her consent herself. The petition was granted.

Name change of Dorothy Jean SHARTLE (1949)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in April 1949 a petition was filed by Dorothy Jean Shartle (case #7151) to change her name. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Dorothy Jean Burch.

Middle Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Middle Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists 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.

Charles Clay SOPER estate filed (1939)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in October 1939 a petition was filed by Lelah Coaltrin (case #6520) to be appointed administrator of the absentee estate of Charles Clay Soper, who had died January 5, 1909. The petition was granted.

Name change of Vaughn Alan NAPIER and siblings (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in July 1968, Vaughn Alan Napier, Dawn Elaine Napier, Melissa Anne Napier and Dale Andrew Napier petitioned the court (case # C 68-74) to change their last names to POLLARD. Because they were minors, they were represented in court by their mother, Elizabeth May Pollard. Their petition was granted.

Adoption of Elspeth May SMITH & Beverly Ann SMITH (1936)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in August 1936 a petition was filed (case #6249) to adopt Elspeth May Smith and Beverly Ann Smith by their stepfather. Their mother, Elspeth J. Manning Simmons, filed her written consent, and their father, Ivor L. Smith, was said to have deserted them and was not a resident of Indiana. The petition was granted, and their names were changed to Elspeth May Simmons and Beverly Ann Simmons.

Adoption of Thomas MIGGENBURG (1939)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in June 1939 a petition was filed (case #6489) by Denzil and Mary Jane Hilderbrand to adopt Thomas Miggenburg. The Marion County Department of Public Welfare filed their written consent, and the petition was granted. His name was changed to Thomas Bolen Hilderbrand.

Hendricks County divorce index 1968-1969 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1968-1969 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 115 (1 January 1968 - 23 January 1969).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1982. NOTE: In August 1963, the Hendricks County Superior Court was created, and it could hear divorce cases just as the Circuit Court could. The set of order books for the Superior Court have not been digitized or indexed.

Name change of Michael Earl MORAN (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in April 1968, Michael Earl Moran petitioned the court (case # C 68-79) to change his name to Michael William Moran. This petition was granted.

Adoption of James Ogden FERREL (1936)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in May 1936 Paul O. and Laura Ferrel filed a petition (case #6235) to adopt James Ogden Ferrel, a minor child. His mother, Barbara Wilson, filed her written consent, and Walter Mentzer was his "alleged father." The petition was granted.

List of Cascade High School students in 1984 added

An index of the students in grades 9-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1984 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1984 yearbook, Colossus, which has been digitized by the Hendricks County Government Center.

NOTE: Cascade High School opened in the fall of 1964 as the result of the consolidation of the high schools of Clayton, Amo and Stilesville.

Name change of Eliza Lue Branam SMITH (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in April 1968, Eliza Lue Branam Smith petitioned the court (case # C 68-102) to change her name to Lula B. Smith. This petition was granted.

Name change of Joseph Edward COX (1967)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 114 (November 1966 - December 1967), in September 1967, Joseph Edward Cox petitioned the court (case # C 67-250) to change his name to Joseph Edward Officer. This petition was granted.

Selected Danville newspapers digitized

Hoosier State Chronicles is the Indiana State Library's free portal for digital images of selected issues of newspapers from its vast Indiana collection. Their online offerings now include some selected issues of Danville newspapers:

The Butcher Knife (1857)

Hendricks County Gazette (1881, 1882, 1884, 1889, 1890, 1895 & 1898)

Hendricks County Republican (1879, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889, 1890, 1897 & 1907)

Hendricks County Union (1883)

These digital images are not comprehensive even for these years - you must view the microfilm of these newspapers to see all the issues from a given year.

Center Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Center Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists 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.

Name change of Jesse Allen BEARD (1967)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 114 (November 1966 - December 1967), in September 1967, Jesse Allen Beard petitioned the court (case # C 67-225) to change his name to John Richard Beard. Because he was under 21, the petition was filed by Mary Belle Beard. This petition was granted.