Sunday, July 31, 2016

Hendricks County marriage index for 1998-1999 added

An index of Hendricks County marriage license book 61 (which covers 2 May 1998 through 13 March 1999) has been added to the marriage records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This marriage index now covers 1904 through 1999; more years will be added later.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the marriage license books for 1824 through 2003.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Adoption of Mandleen COLEMAN (1925)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 1, 1925 - page 2, column 6:

According to a public notice, in October 1925, Charles Warfield Haskins and Mandleen Warfield Haskins were petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Mandleen Coleman, age 12. The public notice was to inform Luther Coleman, the child's father, of their intent. He was stated to not be a resident of Indiana and had "deserted said minor child several years ago."

Friday, July 29, 2016

Adoption of Joanna Marie STONE (1965)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 19, 1965 - page 4, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in August 1965 there was a petition filed in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 65-21) to adopt Joanna Marie Stone, a minor. Her biological father, George E. Stone, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on September 30, 1965.





Thursday, July 28, 2016

Adoption of Infant TAYLOR (1962)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 15, 1962 - page 2, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in February 1962 there was a petition filed by Keith M. Kearns and Virginia M. Kearns in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # A 62-3) to adopt infant Taylor. The infant's biological father, Donald Taylor, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on April 14, 1962.








Wednesday, July 27, 2016

List of Lincoln Township landowners in 1925 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1925 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.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Adoption of Lorri Lynn CUMMINGS (1969)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 19, 1969 - page 7, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in June 1969 there was a petition filed by Delbert F. Collins in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 68-20) to adopt Lorri Lynn Cummings, a minor. Her biological father, Joseph E. Cummings, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on July 13, 1969.







Monday, July 25, 2016

Joseph CARTER dies of polio (1954)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 21, 1954 - page 1, column 3:

COATESVILLE MAN DIES FROM POLIO
Joseph O. Carter, a farmer of the Coatesville community, died Thursday afternoon in the Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis, from bulbar polio. Mr. Carter became ill Monday morning and was taken to the hospital Wednesday where he was put in an iron lung.

Born in 1916 in Clay Township, he was the son of Arthur Lee Carter and Maude Carter Darnell. He was married to Marion McClure in 1940. He was a member of the Amo Baptist Church and a deacon in the church. He was a graduate of the Amo High School after which he began his farming career.

Funeral services were Sunday afternoon from the Amo Baptist Church in charge of the Rev. A.E. Chastain. Burial was in the Amo Cemetery.

Survivors are the widow, Marian; two sons, Roger Lee and Dale Allen; his mother, Mrs. Maude Carter Darnell, and a sister, Mrs. Hugh Isenberg, all of Coatesville.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

List of New Winchester students in 1960 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1 through 12 in 1960 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1960 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook has been digitized and is available online in the Archives section of the Hendricks County Government website.

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Adoption of Ramona Rose GARCIA (1969)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 16, 1969 - page 7, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in January 1969 there was a petition filed by James Tisdale and Ethel Tisdale in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 69-1) to adopt Ramona Rose Garcia, a minor. Her biological mother, Arlene Garcia Roscoe, was listed as being a resident of Taylor, Michigan; her biological father, Joseph Garcia, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on March 28, 1969.








Friday, July 22, 2016

Indiana National Guard opens armory in Danville (1954)

According to a November 11, 1954 newspaper article, the armory was formally dedicated on November 9, 1954. The cost of the armory was $190,000. Construction had been delayed because of a strike by the cement workers.

According to a September 30, 1954 newspaper article, the armory's governing board was to consist of Captain Fred Bohm (Indianapolis), Lieutenant Richard Helton (Danville) and Ed Stevenson (Danville).

According to a May 4, 1950 newspaper article, the Hendricks County Commissioners signed a deed to donate 4 acres from part of the county home's grounds to the Indiana National Guard so that they could open an Armory.

According to a April 2, 1953 article, Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Sampson, Facilities Officer for the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, placed the corner stakes for the building at the construction site in March 1953.

NOTE: The Armory is still at the same site today - its address is 1245 East Main Street (aka Old US 36), and it is across the street from the hospital (Hendricks Regional Health).

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Adoption of Joseph William HARDIN and Scott Lee HARDIN (1969)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 9, 1969 - page 7, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in January 1969 there was a petition filed by Warren F. Taylor and Theresa Belle Taylor in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 68-37) to adopt minor children Joseph William Hardin and Scott Lee Hardin. Their biological father, Joseph Richard Hardin, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on February 28, 1969.

NOTE: Marlene May Stitt, Thomas Milton Stitt, III and Mark Allen Stitt were also listed to be adopted.





Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Hendricks County estate index for 1960-1962 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1960 through 1962 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1962; more years will be added later.

This may not be a comprehensive list of all the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.



Monday, July 18, 2016

Teacher Edward BRINEGAR charged with assaulting a student (1949)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 7, 1949 - page 1, columns 1-2:

According to an April 1949 article, Edward Brinegar, who taught 5th and 6th grades at the Amo school, was charged with assault and battery in Hendricks County Circuit Court. The charge, which was brought on behalf of Ray O'Dell, Sr., stemmed from a March 18 incident with O'Dell's son, 12-year-old Ray A. O'Dell, Jr. Brinegar's lengthy statement (published in the article) referred to the paddling he had done of his student for violating school rules. He waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty.

NOTE: According to Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 98 (1 April 1949 - 6 March 1950), the State of Indiana vs. Edward Brinegar was case #8920. On May 16, 1949, the prosecutor asked to dismiss the case, and the court granted the motion.

Adoption of Roberta Jean HOLBROOK and Robert Hudson HOLBROOK (1966)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 18, 1966 - page 7, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in August 1966, William Lee Norman was petitioning the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 66-20) to adopt Roberta Jean Holbrook and Robert Hudson Holbrook, minor children. Their biological mother was Janet Sue Norman; their biological father, Gerald Dean Holbrook, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The petition was to be heard in court on October 4, 1966.











Sunday, July 17, 2016

List of Liberty Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Liberty 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.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Adoption of Jeffrey Allan ADCOCK (1966)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 11, 1966 - page 5, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in August 1966, John Henry Ellis was petitioning the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 66-19) to adopt Jeffrey Allan Adcock, a minor. His biological mother was Shirley Jean Ellis; his biological father, Phillip Gaylord Adcock, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The petition was to be heard in court on September 26, 1966.










Friday, July 15, 2016

Adoption of Randy Carl WRIGHT (1966)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 10, 1966 - page 7, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in February 1966, Charlotte H. Wright was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # A 65-22) to adopt Randy Carl Wright. His biological mother, Carolyn Wright, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The petition was to be heard in court on April 4, 1966.









Thursday, July 14, 2016

Brownsburg genealogy group to discuss newspaper research

The Brownsburg Branches genealogy group will meet on Tuesday, August 2 from 1 to 3 pm at the Brownsburg Public Library. The meeting will be held in the library's computer lab. Leigh Ann Johnson from the Indiana State Library will explain how to use newspapers - obituaries, death notices and miscellaneous articles - to more effectively research your family history.

Registration is requested - register online.

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

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Hendricks County estate index for 1957-1959 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1957 through 1959 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1959; more years will be added later.

This may not be a comprehensive list of all the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.



Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Name change of Melody Ann McCAULEY (1966)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 9, 1966 - page 9, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in June 1966, Melody Ann McCauley was petitioning the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # S 66-103) to change her name to Melody Ann Ritchie. Because she was under 21, the petition was filed by Donald L. Ritchie, Sr. The petition was to be heard in court on July 5, 1966.








Adoption of Florence Elizabeth RICE and Ellen Isabel RICE (1962)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 4, 1962 - page 2, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in October 1962 there was a petition filed by Larry R. Schmidt in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # 62-22) to adopt Florence Elizabeth Rice and Ellen Isabel Rice, minor children. Their biological father, Thomas E. Rice, Jr., was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on October 26, 1962.




Monday, July 11, 2016

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss school records

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, August 4 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's meeting rooms. Ron Darrah will give a presentation on school records, including what types there are and where you can find them.

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.

Sunday, July 10, 2016

List of Franklin Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Franklin 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.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Name change of Francis Charlene PRUITT (1961)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 30, 1961 - page 9, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in March 1961, Frances Charlene Pruitt was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court to change her name to Sherry Francis Pruitt. The petition was to be heard in court on May 19, 1961.








Adoption of Opal Joan STICE (1965)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 11, 1965 - page 7, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in September 1965 there was a petition filed by Melvin Gene Morrison and Mary Lee Morrison in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 65-27) to adopt Opal Joan Stice, a minor. Her biological father, Clarence Stice, was listed as living at 317 North J Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on December 6, 1963.





Friday, July 8, 2016

Name change of Edward Earl WINEGARDEN (1961)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 2, 1961 - page 9, column 2:

According to a legal notice, in February 1961, Edward Earl Winegarden was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court to change his name to Edward Earl Summers. The petition was to be heard in court on March 25, 1961.








Adoption of Stephen Michael EAGAN and Patricia Ann EAGAN (1965)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 9, 1965 - page 7, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in September 1965 there was a petition filed by Donald Ray Porter in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # S 65-22) to adopt Stephen Michael Eagan and Patricia Ann Eagan, minor children. Their biological father, Robert Donald Eagan, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on October 18, 1965.





Thursday, July 7, 2016

Adoption of Margaret Louise PETRO and Diana Lynn PETRO (1961)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 19, 1961 - page 3, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in January 1961 there was a petition filed by James Edward McGinnis and Elizabeth C. McGinnis in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # 255) to adopt Margaret Louise Petro and Diana Lynn Petro. Their biological father, Richard Leroy Petro, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on March 11, 1961.





Wednesday, July 6, 2016

List of North Salem students in 1972 added

An index of the North Salem students in grades 1 through 12 in 1972 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1972 yearbook, Echo. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville library.



Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Name change of Ernest Lawrence GROSDIDIER, Jr. and family (1959)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 30, 1959 - page 4, column 3; page 5, columns 2 & 6:

According to a legal notice, in April 1959, Ernest Lawrence Grosdidier, Jr. was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court to change his name to Ernest Lawrence Grier. His wife, Nancy Jean Grosdidier, also filed a petition to change her name to Nancy Jean Grier, and he filed a petition on behalf of his daughter, Julie Anne Grosdidier, to change her name to Julie Anne Grier. These petitions were to be heard in court on June 20, 1959.






Monday, July 4, 2016

Hendricks County 4-H Fair adds Queen Contest (1960)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 28, 1960 - page 1, column 4:

According to a newspaper article, in January 1960, the board of the Hendricks County 4-H Fair decided to add a new event, a Queen Contest, to that year's fair, which was to be held August 1-6, 1960.

According to an August 4, 1960 article, 16-year-old Suzanna Glover of Danville won the contest and was named the first "Miss Hendricks County." The article included her weight (115 pounds), height (5 foot 4 inches) and measurements (35-24-25).

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Hendricks County estate index for 1954-1956 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1954 through 1956 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1956; more years will be added later.

This may not be a comprehensive list of all the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.


Saturday, July 2, 2016

Name change of Harold POWELL (1959)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 10, 1959 - page 9, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in September 1959, Harold Powell was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # 7639) to change his name to Harold A. Powell. The petition was to be heard in court on October 30, 1959.








Friday, July 1, 2016

Adoption of Tamera GOODIN (1960)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 29, 1960 - page 6, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in September 1960 there was a petition filed by Marvin H. Euler and Marie E. Euler, of Plainfield, in the Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Tamera Goodin, who was born July 20, 1951. Her biological mother, Irene Tompkins (alias Irene Beach) was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on November 25, 1960.