Former county surveyor Jesse Paul JOHNSON dies in Indianapolis (1937)

[obituary courtesy of Jim Cox]

source: Fort Wayne News Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 27, 1937

Maple Hill Cemetery; Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana

JESSE JOHNSON, OF INDIANAPOLIS, DIES
Former Albion School Head To Be Buried on Friday; Once County Surveyor

INDIANAPOLIS, May 27 - Jesse Paul Johnson, aged 49, former president and owner of the J. P. Johnson Company, road contractors, died of a cerebral hemorrhage here Wednesday. He was born in Michigan City August 19, 1887.

At one time he was school superintendent at Albion and was County Surveyor in Hendricks County seven years.

Funeral services will be held here Friday with burial at Plainfield.

Plainfield library adds Facebook page for its genealogy collection

The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library has added a Facebook page devoted to its genealogy collection. The page will include items from the Indiana Room's extensive photo collection, as well as tidbits of history about Plainfield and Hendricks County.

Danville library's genealogy group to discuss publishing your family history

The Danville library's genealogy group, the Genealogy Nuts, will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 9 at 1 pm. The meeting will be held both virtually - via Zoom - and in-person for up to 30 attendees. Ron Darrah will talk about "Publishing Your Family History," where you will learn how to turn all that collected data into a readable family history without breaking the bank. Darrah has been a genealogical researcher for over 30 years and a lecturer since 1996. Currently, he is the Secretary/Newsletter Editor for the Genealogical Society of Marion County and is the Corresponding Secretary and Fellow of the Indiana Genealogical Society.

To attend the meeting either in-person or virtually via Zoom, you must pre-register via the events calendar on the library's website.

Danville library's genealogy group to discuss kitchen heirlooms

The Danville library's genealogy group, the Genealogy Nuts, will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, June 14 at 1 pm. The meeting will be held both virtually - via Zoom - and in-person for a limited number of attendees (10). The Indiana Room's Cindy Rutledge will talk about "Heirlooms From The Kitchen". "The heart of the home is the kitchen" is a familiar quotation. Many warm memories are associated with this room. The kitchen also contains many precious heirlooms that some may overlook. This presentation will look at kitchen heirlooms and how they may help with your genealogy research.

To attend the meeting either in-person or virtually via Zoom, you must pre-register via the events calendar on the library's website.

Danville library's genealogy group to meet in-person and virtually in April

 The Danville library's genealogy group, the Genealogy Nuts, will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, April 12 at 1 pm. The meeting will be held both virtually - via Zoom - and in-person for a limited number of attendees (4). The Indiana Room's Cindy Rutledge will talk about "Transcribing Historic Documents" - which are wonderful original sources, but can be hard to read. Cindy will give tips on ways to make it easier.

To attend the meeting either in-person or virtually via Zoom, you must pre-register via the events calendar on the library's website.

If you would like to be added to the Indiana Room's mailing list for news on programs and other genealogy/history information, please contact Cindy Rutledge - e-mail crutledge@dplindiana.org or phone (317) 745-2604.

Philip KREIGH dies near Stilesville (1905)

 source: Indianapolis Star, issue of Thursday, August 25, 1905 - page 5:

DOORS TOO SMALL FOR COFFIN

"Hoosier Fat Boy" Is Buried At His Home at Stilesville, Ind.

Danville, Ind., August 23 - Philip Kreigh, Indiana's largest man, who died of dropsy yesterday at his home near Stilesville, this county, was buried this afternoon. Kreigh was for many years a farmer of ordinary size and weight, but within the past ten years accumulated flesh so rapidly that his actual weight when in health was 526 pounds. His "show weight," when on exhibition, was 700 pounds.

For several years he traveled with Barnum & Bailey and Sells Bros. as the "Hoosier Fat Boy".

The casket in which Kreigh was buried was six feet long and four feet wide. The casing in the largest door in the house had to be removed to get the casket out, and it took double the usual number of pallbearers to handle it.

Pittsboro resident Ellis PIERSON dies in Lebanon (1939)

 source: Indianapolis Star - issue of Sunday, April 23, 1939:

Lebanon, Ind., April 22 - Injuries suffered in a collision of two automobiles caused the death yesterday of Ellis Pierson, 65 years old, of near Pittsboro. His car collided with one driven by Donald Warren of Frankfort.

Kate (VINCENT) PADDACK dies in Plainfield (1939)

source: Indianapolis Star, issue of Sunday, January 22, 1939 - page 10:

MRS. KATE PADDACK DIES AT PLAINFIELD

Plainfield, Ind. - January 21 - Mrs. Kate Paddack, 81 years old, died here today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. E.M. Dill, wife of the superintendent of the Indiana Boys' School. Mrs. Paddack had come here on a visit from her farm home, 12 miles south of Indianapolis.

Widely known in the Waverly and Greenwood vicinities, she was the daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Vincent. Her father was one of the first physicians in that section of Indiana, going by oxcart from Cincinnati, Ohio, to the Waverly community where he practiced for many years.

Mrs. Paddack, a widow, had lived in the farm home since her marriage 61 years ago. Besides Mrs. Dill, survivors include two other daughters, Mrs. Grace Zaring and Mrs. Willetta Dressler and a son, Vincent E. Paddack, all of near Greenwood.

Funeral services will be held at the farm residence Monday morning.

CANCELLED: Danville library to host book talk about Indiana Civil War unit

UPDATE: This program has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

The Danville Public Library will hold a book talk and signing by local author Jennifer Thompson on Saturday, March 28 at 10 am in the library's program room on the ground floor. Thompson is the author of Above Us or Around Us: The Story & Men of the Bloody Eighth. At the beginning of the Civil War, the Eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry (with 784 men) organized for three months of service (April 25 - August 2). When the war did not end as quickly as expected, the regiment (with 1046 men) reorganized for three years of service. This presentation will provide a brief history of the three-month and three-year Eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, some problems faced in the regiment, and claims to fame and tragic endings of some of the soldiers.

Jenny Thompson graduated with a Bachelor;s in General Studies from IU in 2002 and a Masters in Military Studies - Civil War from AMU in 2006. She has served as the editor of the Hardtack since 2006. She is an adjunct History professor at American Public University System (American Military University and American Public University). On March 3, 2017, the Caroline Scott Harrison DAR Chapter presented her the "Woman in American History Award" for her outstanding work and accomplishments.

Thompson will have signed sets of her four volume book available for $70 (they are $95 on Amazon). If you want a set, please contact her at jkt60jet@gmail.com so she will know how many sets to bring to the program.

Pre-registration is required - register online via the events link on the library's website, or call (317) 745-2604.

Danville library to discuss Fold3 genealogy database

The Danville Public Library's Genealogy Nuts group will meet on Monday, March 9 at 1 pm in the library's program room on the ground floor. Cindy Rutledge from the library's Indiana Room will discuss the genealogy database Fold3, which focuses on military records.

No registration is necessary, and guests are always welcome - for more information, call (317) 745-2604.

Frank SNODGRASS dies at Fillmore (1920)

This obituary is courtesy of Karen Zach.

Source: Crawfordsville Review – issue of Tuesday, February 10, 1920 - page 1:

Coatesville, Ind. February 9 – Frank Snodgrass, age 56, a widely known farmer living at Fillmore four miles west of here in Hendricks County is dead as the result of being attacked by hogs after he was stricken with apoplexy in the barnyard of his home yesterday evening. Mr. Snodgrass was feeding stock at the time. When he did not return to the house after the usual period, his wife made a search for him, finding him unconscious and the victim of several hogs that had chewed off one hand a part of an arm, one ear and the back of his neck. Mrs. Snodgrass was carrying a broken arm in a sling and was unable to assist the injured man. She went to the telephone and called several neighbors, who finally succeeded in beating off the animals. Mr. Snodgrass regained consciousness several hours later but died soon after midnight. In addition to the widow, one son, Charles Snodgrass survives.

Danville library to hold genealogy workshop

The Danville Public Library will hold a genealogy workshop, "Family History Research 104: Even More Records," on Saturday, November 16 at 10 am in the library's program room on the ground floor. The workshop is designed for beginning researchers, as well as for all those who want to brush up on their genealogy skills. Cindy Rutledge from the library's Indiana Room will discuss family histories, oral histories, hereditary societies, lineage societies and more.

Pre-registration is required - register online via the events link on the library's website, or call (317) 745-2604.

Brownsburg resident James W. SNYDER dies in northern Indiana (1973)

This obituary is courtesy of Janice Vasilovski:

Source: Decatur Daily Democrat (Decatur, Adams County, Indiana) – issue of Monday, October 1, 1973:

Decatur resident is killed in mishap on Highway 33

James W. Snyder, 29, 904 West Monroe St., an employee of the Decatur Casting Co., and a member of the Green Berets during the Vietnam conflict, was killed instantly at approximately 1 am Sunday in a one vehicle accident, near Sunset Park on U.S. 33.

Snyder was returning to Decatur after driving his wife to her parent’s home in Celina, Ohio, when he evidently fell asleep, veered off the west side of the road.

He was born in Indianapolis May 1, 1944, the son of Ralph and Katherine Lumpkin-Snyder and was married to Della Schmidt of Celina, Ohio Oct. 14, 1967, who survives. The family moved here from Brownsburg, Indiana two years ago. He was a part time employee of the Crider Mobile Service.

Surviving beside his wife are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Snyder of Pittsboro, Indiana, and one son, Jimmy.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the Gillig-Doan & Sefton funeral home. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 9 p.m. tonight, with Rev. Harold Leininger officiating.

The body will be taken Tuesday morning to the Danville, Ind. Episcopal Church, where a Requiem Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. John Roof at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Lizton, Ind. cemetery. Viewing will be at the church from noon until time of the service.

Danville library to hold genealogy workshop

The Danville Public Library will hold a genealogy workshop, "Family History Research 103: More Records," on Saturday, October 19 at 10 am in the library's program room on the ground floor. The workshop is designed for beginning researchers, as well as for all those who want to brush up on their genealogy skills. Cindy Rutledge from the library's Indiana Room will discuss church records, land records, city directories, probate records and more.

Pre-registration is required - register online via the events link on the library's website, or call (317) 745-2604.

Jesse D. WOODWARD dies near Jamestown (1880)

This obituary is courtesy of Karen Zach.

Source: The Greencastle Star – issue of Saturday, July 31, 1880 - page 1:

Jesse D. Woodward, an old and prominent citizen of Hendricks County while crossing the track near Jamestown, Saturday was caught by the IB&W express and fatally injured. The accident was due to his horse, which became unmanageable upon the approach of the engine and backed upon the track. Woodward was taken to Indianapolis dying shortly after his arrival. His remains were shipped to Mooresville for interment.

Danville library to hold tour of Mill Creek Meetinghouse and Cemetery

The Danville library's Cindy Rutledge will give a tour of Mill Creek Meetinghouse and Cemetery on Saturday, September 14 at 10 am. As early as 1829, Quakers were holding a meeting for worship in the Mill Creek settlement. By 1834, about 25 families were settled in Mill Creek and Spring communities and the Mill Creek Monthly Meeting was established. Cindy Rutledge from the library's Indiana Room will discuss the history of the Mill Creek Meeting and also lead a tour of the cemetery. Participants should meet at the Mill Creek Meetinghouse, which is at 1845 County Road 250 West (west of Danville) - a map is available in the library's Indiana Room or on the library's website.

Pre-registration is required for this program - to register, please visit the events link of the library's website, or call (317) 745-2604.

Danville library's genealogy group to discuss Indiana Territory

The Danville library's Genealogy Nuts genealogy group will meet on Monday, September 9 at 1 pm in the library's program room on the ground floor. Elizabeth Monroe, a history professor at IUPUI, will discuss the Indiana Territory, and the history of some of its earliest residents. From 1800 to 1816, Indiana’s territorial officers consisted of a governor and four judges appointed by the President of the United States. In 1805, the citizens of the territory were permitted to elect a legislature. All of the actions of the governor and legislature were recorded by the Secretary of the territory, and all of the actions of the judges were recorded by the Clerk of the Court. Of the states admitted to the union between 1800 and 1820, Indiana is the only state that has the records of all three parts of the territorial government.

Guests are welcome - no registration is required. For more information, call the library at (317) 745-2604.

Danville library to hold genealogy workshop

The Danville Public Library will hold a genealogy workshop, "Family History Research 102: The Basic Records," on Saturday, September 21 at 10 am in the library's program room on the ground floor. The workshop is designed for beginning researchers, as well as for all those who want to brush up on their genealogy skills. Cindy Rutledge from the library's Indiana Room will discuss vital records, census records and more.

Pre-registration is required - register online via the events link on the library's website, or call (317) 745-2604.

Danville library's genealogy group to discuss historical maps online

The Danville library's Genealogy Nuts genealogy group will meet on Monday, August 12 at 1 pm in the library's program room on the ground floor. Monique Howell, Indiana Collection Librarian from the Indiana State Library, will discuss how to use historical maps that are online. Digital efforts of museums, universities and private collectors have made many historical maps available online - learn where to find historical maps online and explore some online tools and interactive sites.

Guests are welcome - no registration is required. For more information, call the library at (317) 745-2604.

Danville library to hold genealogy workshop

The Danville Public Library will hold a genealogy workshop, "Family History Research 101: The Foundation," on Saturday, August 17 at 10 am in the library's program room on the ground floor. The workshop is designed for beginning researchers, as well as for all those who want to brush up on their genealogy skills. Cindy Rutledge from the library's Indiana Room will discuss how to use genealogy forms, how to organize your information, and how to evaluate evidence and sources.

Pre-registration is required - register online via the events link on the library's website, or call (317) 745-2604.