Name change of Mable Eugenia OVERTON (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in January 1981, Mable Eugenia Overton petitioned the court (case # C 10 80-446) to change her name to Jean Overton. The petition was granted.

Clay Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Clay 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 Paige Michelle WOELFERT (1980)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in December 1980, Paige Michelle Woelfert petitioned the court (case # C 7 80-298) to change her name to Paige Michelle Woelfert Sommerkamp. Charles Woelfert gave his consent, and the petition was granted.

Name change of James Lester REDFORD (1980)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in September 1980, James Lester Redford petitioned the court (case # C 9 80-391) to change his name to Lester James Redford. The petition was granted.

List of New Winchester students in 1958 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1-12 in 1958 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1958 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook has been digitized by Ancestry.com and can be accessed via a subscription to their website.

Name change of Lena Mae PRESDORF (1980)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 125 (August 1979 - October 1980), in September 1980, Lena Mae Presdorf petitioned the court (case # C 7 80-279) to change her name to Lee Presdorf. The petition was granted.

George PADGETT injures hand in accident (1903)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 5, 1903 - page 1, column 6:

UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT
The buzz saw at the plant of the Pinnell Barnett Lumber Company is responsible for another serious accident. George Padgett had his right hand severely injured Monday afternoon. In some manner unknown even to himself his hand came in contact with the saw which fearfully lacerated the thumb and index and middle fingers. Dr. Huron, who dressed the injured member, stated that in all probability amputation of the two fingers will be necessary. The thumb, he thinks, can be saved. Harry Stutesman received injuries in the same way about a year ago.

Name change of Norma Jean ELMENDORF (1980)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 125 (August 1979 - October 1980), in September 1980, Norma Jean Elmendorf petitioned the court (case # C 7 80-286) to change her name to N.J. Elmendorf. The petition was granted.

Death of Arminta (SAWYER) JORDAN (1941)

source: Friday Caller (Plainfield, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 17, 1941 - page 1, column 4:

MRS. ARMINTA JORDAN DIES AT AGE OF 81 YEARS
Mrs. Arminta Sawyer Jordan, age 81 years, a resident of Plainfield for fifty-five years, died last Thursday morning at the McCormick nursing home at Clayton.

She was born April 4, 1860 on a farm west of Hazelwood, at the time located in Morgan County. She lived here until her marriage to George Jordan who died forty years ago. Just before her marriage the county line was relocated and the farm placed in Hendricks County. Thus was she born in Morgan County and married in Hendricks [County], in the same house. She is the last of a family of eighteen children.

She was an active member of the Plainfield Christian Church and auxiliary organizations and for a number of years was a Rebekah.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Hall funeral establishment here with the Rev. Mr. Lett, Danville Christian minister in charge of the service. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Surviving are two sons, Orla G. Jordan, Plainfield and Omer Jordan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren, Willard Jordan, Plainfield; Mrs. Norris Porter, Danville; Mrs. Lester Laughlin, Memphis, Tennl. and George Jordan, Oklahoma City, and one great-grandson, Charles Porter, Danville.

Death of George JORDAN (1903)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 5, 1903 - page 4, column 2

[Plainfield news]
George Jordan, aged 45, living with his wife and two sons on North Center Street was found in the Friends church grounds at 12:30 Sunday night in an unconscious condition. Some young men were attracted to the place by groans. He was taken home but died at 3:30 am without regaining consciousness. About a year ago he had a severe attack of erysipelas of the head and since he has had severe headaches for which he took various medicines for relief. It is supposed that in a spell of temporary insanity caused by intense pain, he took morphine for relief and took an overdose. The funeral was Wednesday under the direction of the Odd Fellows.

Name change of Christina Maria PELL (1979)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 125 (August 1979 - October 1980), in November 1979, Christina Maria Pell petitioned the court (case # C 8 79-356) to change her name to Christina Marie Thomas. The petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1980-1981 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1980-1981 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 126 (21 October 1980 - 23 November 1981).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1989. 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 Jessica Lynn STEVENS (1979)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 125 (August 1979 - October 1980), in November 1979, Lisa K. Stevens filed a petition (case # C 8 79-367) to change the name of her minor daughter, Jessica Lynn Gibbs, to Jessica Lynn Stevens. The petition was granted.

Name change of Virginia Mae BANE (1979)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 125 (August 1979 - October 1980), in October 1979, Virginia Mae Bane petitioned the court (case # C 8 79-332) to change her name to Virginia Mae Hamilton. The petition was granted.

List of North Salem students in 1947 added

An index of the North Salem students in grades 1-12 in 1947 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1947 yearbook, Echoes of '47. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville library.

Name change of Franziska Liane Lydia GADSHIAN (1979)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in July 1979, Franziska Liane Lydia Gadshian petitioned the court (case # C 5 79-197) to change her name to Franziska Liane Lydia Von Barneback. The petition was granted.

Name change of Elizabeth Ethel KRIECH (1979)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in July 1979, Elizabeth Ethel Kriech petitioned the court (case # C 4 79-176) to change her name to Betty Eve Clark. The petition was granted.

Name change of Rebecca Ann VERMILLION (1979)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in May 1979, Rebecca Ann Vermillion petitioned the court (case # C 3 79-129) to change her name to Rebecca Ann Rastetter. The petition was granted.

Brownsburg genealogy group to discuss probate records

The Brownsburg Branches genealogy group will meet on Tuesday, April 5 from 1 to 3 pm at the Brownsburg Public Library. The meeting will be held in the library's computer lab. Meredith Thompson will give a presentation about probate records - a vital part of the genealogist's toolbox. They are not just about people who died, but can also include businesses, adoptions and guardianships.

Registration is requested - register online.

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Linda Cook - e-mail lcook@bburglibrary.net

List of Brownsburg High School students in 1956 added

An index of the students in grades 9-12 at Brownsburg High School in 1956 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Brownsburg High School 1956 yearbook, Memories. This yearbook is available at the Brownsburg library. It has also been digitized by Ancestry.com and can be accessed via a subscription to their website.

Name change of Jennifer Nicol PREWITT (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in June 1978, Jennifer Nicole Prewitt's petition to the court (C 78-131) to change her name was dismissed. The petition has been filed on her behalf by Nancy J. Ciriaco because she was a minor.

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in October 1981, Jennifer Nicole Prewitt petitioned the court (case # C 8 81-355) to change her name to Jennifer Nicol Prewitt. The petition was granted.

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss free websites

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, April 7 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's meeting rooms. Cindy Rutledge from the Danville Public Library will give a presentation on some of the free genealogy resources that are available online.

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Plainfield library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

Hendricks County divorce index 1979-1980 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1979-1980 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 125 (8 August 1979 - 21 October 1980).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1989. 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 John Byron EVANS (1978)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in November 1978, John Byron Evans petitioned the court to change his name to John Byron Rabold. The petition was granted.

Name change of Ed Albert CORRELL, Jr. (1978)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in August 1978, Carolyn J. Morgan petitioned the court (case # C 78-189) to change the name of her son, Ed Albert Correll, Jr. to Ed Albert Morgan. The petition was granted.

Name change of Mark David HENSLEY (1978)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 124 (June 1978 - August 1979), in August 1978, Mark David Hensley petitioned the court (case # C 78-169) to change his name to Mark David Wilson. The petition (which was filed on his behalf by Margaret L. Wilson) was granted.

List of Stilesville High School students in 1956 added

An index of the students in grades 9-12 at Stilesville High School in 1956 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Stilesville High School 1956 yearbook, El Tigre 1956. This yearbook has been digitized by Ancestry.com and can be accessed via a subscription to their website.

Name change of Lisa Carroll HIGHSMITH (1978)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in April 1978, Rowena Maxine Whitaker petitioned the court (case # C 78-47) to change the name of her daughter, Lisa Carroll Highsmith, to Lisa Carroll Whitaker. The petition was granted.

Name change of Cindy Lou DEPUY (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in December 1977, Cindy Lou Depuy of 348 Heritage Drive in Danville petitioned the court to change her name to Cindy Lou Petty, which was her name before her marriage to Harold Depuy (their divorce decree had been granted in July 1975). This petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1978-1979 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1978-1979 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 124 (2 June 1978 - 7 August 1979).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1989. 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 Jacque L. STAUCH (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in November 1977, Jacque L. Stauch petitioned the court (case # C 77-292) to change his name to Jack L. Stauch. This petition was granted.

Name change of Michael Cameron BARNABY (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in October 1977, Michael Cameron Barnaby petitioned the court (case # C 77-204) to change his name to Michael Cameron Hedges. This petition was granted.

Name change of Gladys Mildred PHILLIPS (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in June 1977, Gladys Mildred Phillips petitioned the court (case # C 77-38) to change her name to Gladys Mildred Wilder McCullough. This petition was granted.

List of New Winchester students in 1957 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1-12 in 1957 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1957 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook has been digitized and is available online in the Archives section of the Hendricks County Government website; it is also in the collection of the Danville library.

Name change of Amanda Kay DILLEHAY (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in June 1977, Amanda Kay Dillehay petitioned the court (case # C 77-113) to change her name to Amanda Kay Livingston. This petition (which was filed on her behalf by Karen A. Livingston) was granted.