Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1898)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 5 September 1898 [in vacation of the May 1898 term of court]:
--Phebe Lyons estate - James O. Parker appointed administrator ($2,400 bond)
--Canval Tharp estate - Charles E. Smith appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)
--John Stuart estate - Levi W. Stuart appointed administrator ($2,200 bond)
--Iro C. & Ruth Trueblood guardianship of minors - Joshua Hadley appointed guardian ($2,000 bond)
--Josie Helsley (et al) guardianship of minors - Oliver M. West appointed guardian ($1,000 bond)

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1938-1941 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1938 through 1941 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.

Work Session for Hendricks County Probate Records

Saturday, April 26 at Danville Public Library is the next scheduled work session for Hendricks County probate records - stop by anytime from 10 am to 4 pm to help unfold and organize some of Hendricks County's probate packets from the 1800's. Lunch is on your own, with a variety of eating options in the area.

This is part of the Indiana Genealogical Society's ongoing project to preserve and digitize these court records, which date back to the founding of the county in 1824. These probate packets include estates and guardianships. The receipts and other original papers in them give fascinating details of what life was like back then.

Please register for the work session - register online through the library's events calendar, or contact their Indiana Room staff - phone (317) 718-8008 extension 140.

List of Middle Township landowners in 1891 added

An index of the landowners in Middle Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from a Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes 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.

Hendricks County divorce index 1910 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County in 1910 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 55 (which covers 3 January 1910 through 25 October 1910).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the order books for the years 1824-1910.

Hendricks County guardianship bonds index (1904-1921) added

An index to a Hendricks County guardianship bonds book which covers 1904 to 1921 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index includes the name of the ward, as well as the name of their guardian and the year that the bond was issued in the case.

Guardianship records are part of probate records, and additional information can be found in probate order books as well as probate "loose papers".

59 Digital Files of Hendricks County Probate Records Put Online

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 59 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to their website. The newest files cover these surnames:

MONRONEY, MONTAGUE, MONTGOMERY, MOON, MOORE, MORAN, MORELAND, MORGAN, MORIARITY, MORRIS, MORROW, MOUDY, MULLINIX, MYERS, NAVE, NELSON, NEWMAN, NORTHAWAY, NORTHCUTT, O'DEA, OSBORN, OURSLER, OVERMAN, OWEN, OWENS, PALMER, PAYNE, PERKINS, PETERSON, PETTY, PHILLIPS, PICKETT, PIKE and PINSON.

There are now 813 Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of the society's Records Preservation Project.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1934-1938 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1934 through 1938 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.

List of Franklin Township landowners in 1895 added

An index of the landowners in Franklin Township in 1895 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from a Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes 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.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1897)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 1 March 1897 [in vacation of the January 1897 term of court]:
--Martha Yount estate - William H. Bunton appointed administrator ($800 bond)
--James M. Underwood estate - Jno. F. Underwood appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--Ben M. Hadley (et al) guardianship of minors - Katherine M. Hadley appointed guardian ($2,800 bond)
--William Hart, Sr. will probated - George N. Nash and Thomas J. Reed, subscribing witnesses

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1897)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 4 January 1897 [in vacation of the November 1896 term of court]:
--Simon T. Hadley estate - Joseph B. Homan appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)
--Maximillian Herbster estate - Charles F. Herbster appointed administrator ($4,000 bond)
--John Hardin estate - George T. Pattison appointed administrator ($800 bond)
--Mary A. Ferguson estate - James McCoun appointed administrator ($200 bond)
--Abigail Spicklemire estate - David J. Spicklemire appointed administrator ($400 bond)
--James A. Spicklemire estate - David J. Spicklemire appointed administrator ($600 bond)
--Martin F. Feeny (et al) guardianship of minors - Rose Ann Feeny appointed guardian ($300 bond)

Acitivity in Hendricks County probate cases (November 1896)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 2 November 1896 [in vacation of the September 1896 term of court]:
--William Henry Stout estate - Calvin Stout appointed administrator ($10,000 bond)
--Lydia Coleman estate - Evan Hadley appointed administrator ($300 bond)
--Alvia Mills estate - Samuel M. Woodward appointed administrator ($2,400 bond)
--William H. Mills estate - W.H. Hiss appointed administrator ($13,000 bond)

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1895)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 2 September 1895 [in vacation of the May 1895 term of court]:
--Daniel F. Hill estate - Harry E. Hill appointed administrator ($1,600 bond)
--Daniel D. Brown estate - James M. Wills appointed administrator ($200 bond)
--George W. McDaniel estate - C.C. McDaniel appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--Mary E. Fullen estate - John Harvey appointed administrator ($200 bond)
--Job Hadley estate - Jesse H. Blair appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--Matthias Hadley estate - Perry Hunt appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--William Heavenridge estate - Ashley J. Crews appointed administrator ($700 bond)
--Nancy Heavenridge estate - Ashley J. Crews appointed administrator
--Solomon Williams estate - John M. Jackson appointed administrator
--W.H. Pottage guardianship - M.B. Vannice appointed guardian ($2,000 bond)
--Arthur B. Scotten (et al) guardianship - Ashley J. Crews appointed guardian ($800 bond)
--James L. McCormick (et al) guardianship - A.S. McCormick appointed guardian ($200 bond)
--Iva Wallace (et al) guardianship - James D. Pratt appointed guardian ($3,000 bond)

Hendricks County obituary index updated

Entries from 2013 have been added to the database Deaths from The Republican's Year in Review, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The Republican is a weekly newspaper published in Danville, Indiana. Once a year it publishes a special "Year in Review" issue, which includes a listing of the deaths that were mentioned in each issue of that year.

This database includes the person's name and the issue of the newspaper their obituary appeared in. It now covers 1892-2013.

Maggie VANDAGRIFF granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in March 1907 Maggie Vandagriff was granted a divorce from Edward G. Vandagriff (case #7836). The court ruled that at the time of their marriage, Edward had another legal wife, from whom he had not been divorced.

Clara GARRISON granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in March 1907 Clara E. Garrison was granted a divorce from Charles S. Garrison (case #7833). Charles had been served with the divorce papers in Denton County, Texas. Clara was also given custody of their child Park Garrison and $2,000 alimony.

Jennie SMITH granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in April 1907 Jennie H. Smith was granted a divorce from Henry H. Smith (case #7872). Jennie was also given custody of their children - Lillie Smith, Pearl Smith, May Smith, Bernice Smith, Eddie Smith, Earl Smith and Cecil Smith - and Henry was ordered to pay $20 a month for child support.

Rosa DICKERSON granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in June 1907 Rosa Dickerson was granted a divorce from Albert Dickerson (case #7882). Rosa was also given custody of their children - Ralph Dickerson and Roy Dickerson.

Merrett LAMBERT paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), Merrett Lambert (case #4431) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on February 9, 1905 and paroled on September 1, 1906. In September 1907, he was fully discharged.

Sadie POPE granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in October 1907 Sadie C. Pope was granted a divorce from James H. Pope (case #7944). Sadie was also given custody of their children - Urban J.N. Pope and Ellen Elizabeth Pope - and James was ordered to pay $10 a month in child support.

Ellis SAWYER paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), Ellis Sawyer (case #4433) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on November 7, 1904 and paroled on July 20, 1906. In August 1907, he was fully discharged.

Viola (GORMAN) ISENHOWER granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in October 1907 Viola E. Isenhower was granted a divorce from Earl E. Isenhower (case #7929). The court ruled that Earl had failed to provide support for more than 2 years and had treated Viola cruelly. She was also allowed to change her name back to her maiden name, Viola A. Gorman.

Hendricks County divorce index 1908-1909 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County from 1908 to 1909 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order books volumes 53 and 54 (which cover 2 March 1908 through 31 December 1909).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the order books for the years 1824-1910.

Orda JOHNSON paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), Orda Johnson (case #4433) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on November 7, 1904 and paroled on March 1, 1906. In March 1907, he was fully discharged.

Iva SEAMAN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in October 1907 Iva Edna Seaman was granted a divorce from Kent L. Seaman (case #7910). Iva was also given custody of their daughter, Olive E. Seaman.

Edward GOSS pleads guilty to wife desertion (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in April 1907 Edward Goss pled guilty to the crime of wife desertion (case #4625). He was fined $25.

Anna BERLIN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in September 1907 Anna M. Berlin was granted a divorce from William Berlin (case #7937). William had been served with the divorce papers in Pike County, Indiana but had failed to appear in court. Anna was also given custody of their daughter, Carrie H. Berlin.

John HAMILTON pleads guilty to grand larceny (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in November 1907 John A. Hamilton (age 39) pled guilty to the crime of grand larceny (case #4671). He was fined $5 and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of 1 to 14 years.

Lenora CRANE granted divorce (1908)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in February 1908 Lenora A. Crane was granted a divorce from Thomas W. Crane (case #8021). Thomas had been served with papers in Floyd County, Georgia. The court found that Thomas had abandoned his wife and 3 children (Ruby Crane, age 14; Claude Crane, age 13; Mary Crane, age 9) without cause back in 1901. Lenora was awarded custody of the children, as well as $3,000 in alimony.

Sarah BLACKETER granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in May 1907 Sarah M. Blacketer was granted a divorce from James W. Blacketer (case #7689). Sarah was also given custody of their daughter, Mary E. Blacketer.

Ruby GASTON granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in May 1907 Ruby Gaston was granted a divorce from Frederick C. Gaston (case #7865). Ruby, a resident of Coatesville whose occupation was housekeeper, was also awarded custody of their children - Frederick Gaston (age 9) and Mildred Gaston (age 7).

Victoria OVERMAN granted divorce (1908)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in January 1908 Victoria Overman was granted a divorce from James T. Overman (case #8003). Victoria was also given custody of their son, Leroy A. Overman.

Nevie FARQUER granted divorce (1908)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in January 1908 Nevie J. Farquer was granted a divorce from Alva A. Farquer (case #7943). Nevie was also given custody of their son, John A. Farquer (age 5).

Camilla ODELL appointed to Plainfield library board (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in June 1906 Camilla F. Odell was appointed for a 3-year term on the board of the Plainfield library, beginning June 6, 1906. She met the requirements of the March 1901 law regarding public libraries - she had been a resident of the town of Plainfield for more than 5 years and was more than 25 years old.

Lawyers admitted to Hendricks County Bar (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in June 1906 these lawyers were admitted to the Hendricks County Bar:

Hance H. Cleland
Chester J. Gerkin
Dwight N. Mason
Samuel Herdin Mills
John Yonetaro Takata
Ephraim E. Vanscoyoc
Francis Evart Watson
Mary Irene Johnson
Laura C. Niswander

List of Clay Township landowners in 1891 added

An index of the landowners in Clay Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes 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.

Roy and Carl RUNION sentenced to Indiana Boys' School (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Roy Runion and Carl Runion pled guilty to the crime of burglary (case #4562). Both were sentenced to the Indiana Boys' School in Plainfield until they turned 21.

William ALLEE pleads guilty to petit larceny (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in May 1906 William Allee (age 57) pled guilty to the crime of petit larceny (case #4557). He was fined $5 and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of 1 to 3 years.

Harvey KEFAUVER found guilty of arson (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Harvey Kefauver (age 62) was found guilty to the crime of arson (case #4598). He was fined $10 and sentenced to Indiana State Prison for a term of 2 to 21 years.

George DEMPSEY pleads guilty to forgery (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 George Dempsey (age 27) pled guilty to the crime of forgery (case #4611). He was fined $10 and sentenced to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville for a term of 2 to 14 years.

Lydia POLLOM granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in February 1907 Lydia E. Pollom was granted a divorce from William J. Pollom (case #7831). Lydia was also given custody of their son, Herschel Pollom.

Walter CLARK pleads guilty to embezzlement (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Walter J. Clark pled guilty to the crime of embezzlement (case #4595). He was fined $10 and sentenced to 1 day in Hendricks County Jail.

Boone McCOUN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in February 1907 Boone McCoun was granted a divorce from Lou Etta McCoun (case #7853). Lou Etta was given custody of their children, Gerald McCoun and Mary McCoun, as well as $825 in alimony and child support.

James ROSS pleads guilty to assault (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 James Ross (age 35) pled guilty to the crime of assault with the intent to commit murder (case #4565). He was fined $5 and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of 2 to 14 years.

Bessie MASTEN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in February 1907 Bessie Masten was granted a divorce from Carl S. Masten (case #7826). Carl was given custody of their daughter, Mabel Masten, with Bessie allowed to visit the child not more than 1/2 of the time during the year.

Cora (VICE) FIGG granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Cora B. Figg was granted a divorce from Archibald A. Figg (case #7768). Cora's name was also changed to her maiden name, Cora B. Vice.

Mary YEATES granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in December 1906 Mary Yeates was granted a divorce from Thomas J. Yeates (case #7797). Mary was also given custody of their daughter, Ida Yeates. Should Mary ever remarry, the judge left open the possibility of revisiting the custody question.

Plainfield Library Adds Access To Fold3

The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library now has a subscription to Fold3, one of the premier sites for military records. Researchers who visit the library's Indiana Room can access Fold3's collection of 429 million military records. This subscription can also be accessed at home by those who have a Plainfield library card.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1930-1934 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1930 through 1934 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.

Ida (WINNINGS) BRICKERT granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Ida M. Brickert was granted a divorce from John D. Brickert (case #7762). Ida's name was also changed to her maiden name, Ida M. Winnings.

Flora HAMILTON granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in October 1906 Flora A. Hamilton was granted a divorce from James W. Hamilton (case #7786). Flora was also given custody of their children: Louie Hamilton, Elvin Hamilton and Grace Hamilton.

Lewis RIGGS pleads guilty to burglary (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Lewis Riggs pled guilty to the crime of burglary (case #4563). Because he was only 14 years old, his sentence was suspended.

Mattie PERSLEY granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in October 1906 Mattie Persley was granted a divorce from Benjamin Persley (case #7769). Benjamin had been served with the divorce papers in Floyd County, Indiana but failed to appear in court. Mattie was also given custody of their children: George Persley (age 5), Thomas Persley (age 3) and Theodore Persley (age 1).

James CLARK sworn in as Hendricks County Circuit Judge (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in November 1906 James L. Clark was sworn in as Judge of the Hendricks County Circuit Court for a 6-year term, beginning November 17, 1906.

Florence LOGSTON granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Florence Logston was granted a divorce from William Logston (case #7752). Florence was also given $500 in alimony and custody of their daughter Edna Logston, with William ordered to pay $3 a week in child support.

Walter SHELLEY and Jacob CAYLOR found guilty of burglary (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in December 1906 Walter Shelley (age 23) and Jacob Caylor were found guilty of the crime of burglary (case #4620). Shelley was sentenced to the Indiana State Reformatory at Jeffersonville for a term of 2 to 14 years; because Caylor was under 21, his sentence was suspended.

Mary J. WHITE granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in June 1906 Mary J. White was granted a divorce from Glyndon M. White (case #7701). Mary J. was also given custody of their son, Charles Lotan White.

Otha HEDGE pleads guilty to wife desertion (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in October 1906 Otha Allen Hedge pled guilty to the crime of wife desertion (case #4555). He was given a $25 fine. Allen Weddle and James C. Hedge were the sureties on his bail.

Myrtle MARSHALL granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in May 1906 Myrtle Marshall was granted a divorce from John H. Marshall (case #7692). Myrtle was also given custody of their children, Helen Marshall and Albert Marshall.

Edward VANDAGRIFF convicted of bigamy (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in January 1907 Edward G. Vandagriff (age 35) pled guilty to the crime of bigamy (case #4622). He was sentenced to Indiana State Prison for a term of 2 to 5 years.

Minnie BUNTING granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in April 1906 Minnie Bunting was granted a divorce from George W. Bunting (case #7676). Minnie was given custody of their son George Bunting (age 13) and George W. was ordered to pay $5 a week in child support.

Hendricks County divorce index 1906-1908 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County from 1906 to 1908 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order books volumes 51 and 52 (which cover 5 March 1906 through 17 February 1908).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the order books for the years 1824-1909.

48 More Hendricks County Probate Records Put Online

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 48 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to their website. The newest files cover these surnames:

PLASTER, PLASTERS, PLUMMER, POAK, POE, POLAND, POPE, PORTER, POULTER, POUNDS, POWEL, POWELL, PRICE, PRITCHETT, PRUETT, RAGAN, RAINS, RAMSEY, RATLIFF, RAWLINGS, RAY, REAGAN, REDDINGTON, REDMOND, REED, RENNARD, RESER, REYNOLDS, RHOADES, RICE, RICHARDS, RICHARDSON, RIGGEN, RIGNEY, RILEY and RINER.

There are now 754 Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of the society's Records Preservation Project.

List of Center Township Landowners in 1886 Added

An index of the landowners in Center Township in 1886 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes 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.

Incorporation of town of Amo legalized (1915)

In March 1915 the Indiana General Assembly passed a law (House Bill 333) legalizing the incorporation of the town of Amo in Hendricks County. The election of town officials was also rendered valid.

Source: Laws of the State of Indiana passed at the sixty-ninth regular session of the General Assembly begun on the seventh day of January A.D. 1915 (Indianapolis: William B. Burford, 1915).

Hendricks County marriage applications index 1938-1939 added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 20 (which covers 2 September 1938 to 28 September 1939) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1939.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.

Lois REITZEL graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Lois Reitzel of Brownsburg, receiving a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Home Economics). She graduated cum laude.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Guilford Township Landowners in 1886 Added

An index to the landowners in Guilford Township in 1886 (including the town of Plainfield) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes 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.

Geraldine BROYLES graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Geraldine Broyles of Pittsboro, receiving a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Home Economics). She graduated magna cum laude.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Helen DAUM graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Helen Zimmerman Daum of Plainfield, receiving a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Education). She graduated cum laude.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Jesse PIKE graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Jesse Charles Pike of Plainfield, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (majoring in Economics).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Richard MEAD graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Richard Powell Mead of Danville, receiving a Master of Arts (majoring in Christian Doctrine). His thesis was "History of Education among the Disciples of Christ in Indiana". He received a Bachelor of Arts from Spokane University in 1929 and a Bachelor of Divinity from Butler University in 1935.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Vivian JONES graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Vivian L. Jones of Danville, receiving a Master of Science (she received a Bachelor of Science from Indiana State Teachers College in 1931).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1927-1930 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1927 through 1930 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.

Leah Clarice OVERSTREET graduates from Butler University (1931)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1931-1932 school year, among those who received degrees in 1931 was Leah Clarice Overstreet of Pittsboro - she received a Bachelor of Music (her major was Public School Music).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Donis Dee CANARY graduates from Butler University (1931)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1931-1932 school year, among those who received degrees in 1931 was Donis Dee Canary of Clayton - she received a Bachelor of Music (her major was Public School Music).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Township Trustees in Hendricks County (1905)

These were the trustees of the various townships in Hendricks County in 1905, followed by their post office address (including rural routes). This information comes from Hendricks County Public Schools: Officers and Teachers 1905-1906 by G.M. Wilson, County Superintendent:

Brown Township - Patrick Long, Brownsburg RR 2
Center Township - E.P. Thompson, Danville
Clay Township - W.E. Greenlee, Reno
Eel River Township - Nathan A. Tucker, North Salem
Franklin Township - Everett R. Robards, Stilesville
Guilford Township - C.M. Havens, Plainfield
Liberty Township - A.K. Gilbert, Clayton
Lincoln Township - M.T. Hunter, Brownsburg
Marion Township - Rufus Wright, Danville RR 2
Middle Township - W.A. Hollingsworth, Pittsboro
Union Township - George W. English, Lizton
Washington Township - E.E. Blair, Danville RR 1

Caroldine OSBORN graduates from Butler University (1937)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1937-1938 school year, among those who received degrees in 1937 was Caroldine Osborn of Coatesville, receiving a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Education).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Harlan VanVactor HADLEY graduates from Butler University (1931)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1931-1932 school year, among those who received degrees in 1931 was Harlan VanVactor Hadley of Danville - he received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Robert Franklin DAVIDSON graduates from Butler University (1893)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the 1893-1894 school year, among those who received degrees in 1893 was Robert Franklin Davidson of North Salem - he received a Master of Arts (he already had an A.B. degree).

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Hendricks County marriage applications index 1937-1938 added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 19 (which covers 9 June 1937 to 31 August 1938) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1938.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.

Otis W. GREEN graduates from Butler University (1890)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-sixth session (1890-1891), among those who received degrees in 1890 was Otis W. Green of Plainfield - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

B. Marshal DAVIS graduates from Butler University (1890)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-sixth session (1890-1891), among those who received degrees in 1890 was B. Marshal Davis of North Salem - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

New Winchester High School graduates 1909-1963 added

An index of graduates of New Winchester High School from 1909 to 1963 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This listing was extracted from a booklet, History of Schools of Marion Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, which was published by the Alumni Association of New Winchester High School in 1970.

1909 was the first year the high school was in existence; it closed in 1963, as part of the consolidation of schools in the county. Students from the New Winchester area were transferred to Danville High School.

John L. GUNN attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was John L. Gunn of Plainfield - he was in the English Department.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

C.B. HUNT attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was C.B. Hunt of Belleville - he was in the College Preparatory Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Gideon HEAVENRIDGE attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was Gideon Heavenridge of Stilesville - he was in the College Preparatory Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

J.V. HADLEY attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was J.V. Hadley of Plainfield - he was in the College Preparatory Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

John M. & J.H. SNODDY attend Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending were John M. Snoddy and J.H. Snoddy, both of Stilesville - they were both freshmen.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

A.J. MOODIE attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was A.J. Moodie of Belleville - he was a freshman in the Scientific Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

T.R. LAWHEAD attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was T.R. Lawhead of Plainfield - he was a freshman in the Scientific Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1912-1915 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1912 through 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1945.

Urban C. BREWER attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was Urban C. Brewer of Belleville - he was a freshman in the Scientific Course.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Jacob LOCKHART attends Butler University (1858)

According to Northwestern Christian University's annual catalog for the 1857-1858 session, among those students attending was Jacob Lockhart of Belleville - he was a sophomore and was also listed as a junior in the Law Department.

NOTE: Northwestern Christian University later changed its name to Butler University. It is in Indianapolis.

Robert Franklin DAVIDSON graduates from Butler University (1892)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-eighth session (1892-1893), among those who received degrees in 1892 was Robert Franklin Davidson of North Salem - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Gertrude JOHNSON graduates from Butler University (1892)

According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-eighth session (1892-1893), among those who received degrees in 1892 was Gertrude Johnson of Clayton - she received a Bachelor of Arts degree.

NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.

Belle ROBINSON files for divorce (1924)

According to civil court docket books of the Hendricks County Circuit Court, on October 29, 1924 Belle M. Robinson filed for divorce from Raymond M. Robinson (case #11662). On October 7, 1930, the court on its own motion dismissed the case for want of prosecution, and the case was stricken from the docket at no cost to the plaintiff.

Scott NEELY paroled from Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville (1921)

According to a discharge form found in Hendricks County court papers, Scott Neely was committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on 16 February 1920 and was paroled on 12 March 1921.

Chester BIBY paroled from Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville (1921)

According to a discharge form found in Hendricks County court papers, Chester Biby (inmate #11265) was committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on 16 February 1920 and was paroled on 12 March 1921.

Hendricks County marriage applications index 1936-1937 added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 18 (which covers 2 May 1936 to 5 June 1937) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1937.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.