Custody of Joyce Elnora Cox awarded to county (1931)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 80 (November 1930 - November 1931), in February 1931 Joyce Elnora Cox (age 10) was found to be a dependent and neglected child and was made a ward of the Board of Children's Guardians of Hendricks County. Her nearest relative was listed as her grandfather, Isaac S. Meltabarger.

Custody of Joyce Elnora COX given to state (1931)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 80 (25 November 1930 - 7 November 1931), in February 1931 the court granted the petition of Isaac S. Meltabarger (case #98) to have his granddaughter Joyce Elnora Cox (age 10) declared to be a neglected child, and custody of her was turned over to the Board of Children's Guardians of Hendricks County.