Name change of Tracy Lee ROGERS (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in April 1977, Tracy Lee Rogers, a minor, petitioned the court (case # C 77-31) to change his name to Charles Leonard Rogers, Jr. This petition (which had been filed on his behalf by Charles Leonard Rogers) was granted.

Lincoln Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln 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 Suzanne Lee JEFFERS (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in February 1977, Suzanne Lee Jeffers petitioned the court (case # C 76-135) to change her name to Suzanne Lee Scheier. This petition was granted.

Name change of Jackie Gene ARNOLD (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in February 1977, Jackie Gene Arnold petitioned the court (case # C 77-18) to change his name to Jack Arnold. This petition was granted.

Name change of Misti Barber MANCHESTER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in October 1976, Misti Barber Manchester petitioned the court (case # C 76-268) to change her name to Melissa Manchester Phillips. This petition (which was filed on her behalf by Jacqueline H. Phillips) was granted.

Laura (RAGAN) LEWIS dies in Los Angeles (1920)

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 20, 1920 - page 1, column 4:

DAUGHTER OF MAJOR RAGAN
The death of Mrs. Laura Ragan Lewis, daughter of Major Ragan who was long a well-known resident of Hendricks County, occurred in Los Angeles, California, on May 4th. Burial took place in Hollywood Cemetery in that city. Mrs. Lewis was born in Hendricks County and will be remembered by friends who knew her in childhood. Her later years were spent in Kansas City and in Los Angeles. She is survived by a son and daughter, one grandson, two sisters, Mrs. D.H. Huston, of San Diego, Calif., and Miss Nannie Ragan, of Los Angeles; and one brother, Gilbert L. Ragan, of Independence, Mo.

Hendricks County divorce index 1977-1978 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1977-1978 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 123 (25 March 1977 - 2 June 1978).

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.

Name change of Lisa Murray MANCHESTER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in October 1976, Lisa Murray Manchester petitioned the court (case # C 76-268) to change her name to Lisa Murray Manchester Phillips. This petition (which was filed on her behalf by Jacqueline H. Phillips) was granted.

Marie TOWNSEND files for divorce (1920)

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 3, 1920 - page 1, column 4:

ALLEGES CRUELTY
Marie Townsend wants a divorce from Robert J. Townsend, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment in that he was cross and ill-natured, had an uncontrollable temper and continually found fault with every act of plaintiff and would often curse her and strike her. They separated Oct. 22, 1919 and she sought employment for her own support. Plaintiff asks that her maiden name be restored. Parties were married August 29, 1914.

Name change of Eric Alan STRANGE (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in October 1976, Eric Alan Strange petitioned the court (case # C 76-274) to change his name to Eric Alan Reynolds. This petition was granted.

List of Cascade High School students in 1968 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1968 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1968 yearbook, Colossus, which is in the collection of the Plainfield Public Library.

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 Jennifer Michelle GIBSON (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in August 1976, Jennifer Michelle Gibson (age 3) petitioned the court (case # C 76-182) to change her name to Jennifer Michelle Kennedy. This petition was granted.

Name change of Robert Lavern JORDAN (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in June 1976, Robert Lavern Jordan petitioned the court (case # C 76-131) to change his name to Robert Lavern Fuller. This petition was granted.

Name change of Noan Dee EBERSVILLER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in June 1976, Noan Dee Ebersviller petitioned the court (case # C 76-155) to change her name to Melissa Sue Marallis. This petition was granted.

Center Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Center 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 Kimberly Kay GILPIN (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in March 1976, Kimberly Kay Gilpin (age 7) petitioned the court (case # C 76-39) to change her name to Kimberly Kay Modglin. This petition was granted.

Name change of George PFEIFFER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in February 1976, George Pfeiffer petitioned the court (case # C 76-24) to change his name to George Robert Finley. This petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1976-1977 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1976-1977 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 122 (24 February 1976 - 24 March 1977).

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.

Name change of Vickie Lynn WALKER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in January 1976, Vickie Lynn Walker petitioned the court (case # C 75-462) to change her name to Victoria Lynn Walker. This petition was granted.

Name change of Billy Joe WALKER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in January 1976, Billy Joe Walker petitioned the court (case # C 75-463) to change his name to William Joseph Walker. This petition was granted.

Name change of James Lee GEORGES (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in November 1975, James Lee Georges petitioned the court (case # C 75-346) to change his name to James Lee Meegan. This petition was granted.

List of North Salem students in 1949 added

An index of the students in grades 1-12 in North Salem schools in 1949 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1949 yearbook, Echoes of '49. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville Public Library. It has also been digitized by Ancestry.com and can be accessed via a subscription to their website.

Name change of Sonny Harbor HAYS (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in September 1975, Sonny Harbor Hays petitioned the court (case # C 75-284) to change his name to Marc Sonny Harbor Hays. This petition was granted.

Name change of Claude Terrell REYNOLDS, Jr. (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in April 1975, Claude Terrell Reynolds, Jr. petitioned the court (case # C 73-83) to change his name to Terry C. Reynolds. This petition was granted.

Eel River Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Eel River Township in 1932 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 John Paul GIBBS (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in March 1975, John Paul Gibbs of Clayton petitioned the court (case # C 74-399) to change his name to Jack Paul Gibbs. This petition was granted.

Stanley BOONE divorce case dismissed due to his death (1972)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in March 1973, Stanley R. Boone's divorce case against Rowena E. Boone (case # C 71-355) was dismissed because the court was advised that he had died.

Name change of Karen Ann FRANZ (1973)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in December 1973, Karen Ann Franz petitioned the court (case # C 73-320) to change her name to Karen Ann Richardson. This petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1975-1976 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1975-1976 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 121 (21 February 1975 - 23 February 1976).

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.

Name change of Betty Jean MERRILL (1973)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in December 1973, Betty Jean Merrill petitioned the court to change her name to Jeanne Elizabeth Merrill. This petition was granted.

Name change of Cordia Ravina Sue SINGLETON (1973)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in September 1973, Cordia Ravina Sue Singleton petitioned the court (case # C 73-252) to change her name to Cordia Ravina Sue Richardson. This petition was granted.