William P. MILLS dies in Plainfield (1929)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 5, 1929 - page 4, column 1

DEATH OF W.P. MILLS AT HOME IN PLAINFIELD
William P. Mills, age 83, well known citizen of Plainfield, died Wednesday night, Aug. 28. The funeral was Friday afternoon in the Plainfield Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Mills was a retired farmer. He was born September 17, 1846, in Ohio, and came with his parents to Indiana at the age of four years. After completing the district school he attended Earlham College. He was a member of McCarty Lodge of Odd Fellows and K. of P. Lodge No. 50, Plainfield.

Surviving are the widow, two daughters, Olive Mattern Mills, Plainfield, and Mrs. H.R. Nicholas, Greencastle, and two sons, Halsted Mills, Detroit, and Charles W. Mills, Indianapolis. A sister, Mrs. Dana Mattern, Plainfield, also survives.

Franklin Township landowners in 1925 added

An index of the landowners in Franklin 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.

Urban HEDGE dies in Indianapolis (1929)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 20, 1929 - page 9, column 1

DEATH OF URBAN HEDGE
Urban Hedge, a former citizen of North Salem, passed away in Indianapolis, Friday evening, after an illness of seven weeks, from a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Hedge was the youngest of two sons of James Carr and Emma Gill Hedge. He was born near North Salem, November 2, 1889. His age at the time of his death was 39 years, 7 months and 12 days. About 1905 he with his parents moved to Lebanon, where on January 28, 1907, he was united in marriage to Olive Mount, who survives him. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Lucille Hiser, Marie, Frances and Ethel Mae. The father, James Carr, of Lebanon, a brother, Allen, of Crawfordsville, and two aunts also survive.

Central Normal College alumna Leota (FUQUA) RUCKLE dies in St. Louis (1929)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 20, 1929 - page 1, column 6

DEATH OF FORMER STUDENT
Old friends in Danville have been grieved to learn of the death on June 10 of Mrs. M.W. Ruckle in St. Louis following an operation. Mrs. Ruckle will be remembered as Miss Leota Fuqua and a very popular student here in 1884-5. She graduated with the scientific class of 1885. She leaves a husband and grown son and daughter. Interment was at her old home in Casey, Ill.

Warren Moody killed by car in Indianapolis (1929)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 6, 1929 - page 6, column 1

NORTH SALEM
CHILD KILLED
Struck by an automobile while on his way to a grocery store, Warren Moody, 8 years old, 719 North Street, was killed Sunday afternoon on West Washington Street, Indianapolis. With his brother, Samuel, 10 years old, the Moody boy was sent to a neighborhood grocery store on an errand. The boy was waiting an opportunity to cross Washington Street and suddenly darted into the street directly into the path of the car driven by John Eaton. Warren was caught on the bumper and carried several feet before he fell onto the pavement. He died several minutes later. He was the son of Ernest Moody, a former resident of this community. His mother died a short time ago. Surviving besides the father and brother, Samuel, are four sisters, Joyce Marie, Edna Bernice and Nema Olga, at home, and Mrs. Alma Miller. Funeral services were held at the home at 10 o'clock, Tuesday morning. Interment in the cemetery near Barnard.

List of Stilesville High School seniors in 1964 added

An index of the Stilesville High School students in grade 12 in 1964 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Stilesville High School 1964 yearbook, Echo 1964. This yearbook has been digitized by Ancestry.com and can be accessed via a subscription to their website.

Mart WILSON dies in Danville (1929)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 5, 1929 - page 1, column 1

MART WILSON IS STRICKEN WITHIN MONTH OF MARRIAGE
Mart Wilson, age 69, died at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Kreigh, West Main Street, Saturday night, from paralysis. He was stricken shortly after he and Mrs. Wilson had come home from town. A physician was immediately called but Mr. Wilson lived only about thirty minutes. The funeral was Tuesday from Shirley Bros.' undertaking parlors, Indianapolis, with burial in Shelby County.

Mr. Wilson and Miss Josephine Kreigh were married August 11. She and Mr. Wilson's son, James Wilson, of Chicago, survive.

Mr. Wilson was a well known horse trainer. Since his youth he had been engaged in training trotting and pacing horses.

Name change of David Michael SUTTON (1983)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 128 (December 1982 - January 1984), in April 1983, Kathryn E. Smalley petitioned the court (case # C 1 83-21) on behalf of her minor son, David Michael Sutton, to change his name to David Michael Smalley. The petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1984-1985 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1984-1985 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 129 (6 January 1984 - 30 May 1985).

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 Cynthia Beth MUTTER (1983)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 128 (December 1982 - January 1984), in March 1983, Cynthia Beth Mutter petitioned the court (case # C 1 83-29) to change her name to Mike Cynthia Beth Mutter. The petition was granted.

John BATES released from Indiana State Prison in Michigan City (1861)

source: Second annual report of the Board of Control of the Northern Indiana State Prison for the year 1861 (Indianapolis: Berry R. Sulgrove, 1862).

John Bates was 18 years old on September 27, 1858 when he was sentenced in Hendricks County to a 3 year-term in Indiana State Prison for grand larceny. He was initially sent to the Indiana State Prison in Jeffersonville; in 1861, when a second state prison was opened in Michigan City, he was transferred there. He served all but 21 days of his sentence, being discharged from Michigan City on September 6, 1861.

Name change of Daniel D. MARBURGER (1983)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 128 (December 1982 - January 1984), in March 1983, Jane E. Marburger's son, Daniel D. Marburger, petitioned the court (case # C 12 82-551) to change his name to Daniel D. Kubelsky. The petition was granted.

Name change of Jane E. MARBURGER (1983)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 128 (December 1982 - January 1984), in February 1983, Jane E. Marburger petitioned the court (case # C 12 82-542) to change her name to Jane E. Kubelsky. The petition was granted.

Union Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Union 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 Lillian Rebecca HESS (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in January 1982, Lillian Rebecca Hess petitioned the court (case # C 11 81-496) to change her name to Lillian Rebecca Day. The petition was granted.

Name change of Clara Ann PETERSON (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in January 1982, Clara Ann Peterson petitioned the court (case # C 10 81-454) to change her name to Andrea Jill Peterson. The petition was granted.

List of Brownsburg High School students in 1978 added

An index of the Brownsburg High School students in grades 9-12 in 1978 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Brownsburg High School 1978 yearbook, Tempo. This yearbook is in the collection of the Brownsburg library and the Plainfield library.

Name change of Erika Lynn CLARK (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in October 1982, Erika Lynn Clark, a minor child, petitioned the court (case # C 7 82-327) to change her name to Erika Lynn McAdams. The petition was granted.

Name change of Melissa Lee CLARK (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in October 1982, Melissa Lee Clark, a minor child, petitioned the court (case # C 7 82-327) to change her name to Melissa Lee McAdams. The petition was granted.

Name change of Mary Elizabeth CRAIG (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in September 1982, Debra Craig and William Russell Craig petitioned the court (case # C 7 82-311) on behalf of Mary Elizabeth Craig to change her name to Elizabeth Ann Craig. The petition was granted.

Hendricks County residents who graduated from Indiana University (1921)

source: A commencement program for Indiana University, Bloomington for June 8, 1921:

CLAYTON:
Opal Martha West - Bachelor of Arts in English

DANVILLE:
Martin Luther Conrad - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Benjamin Lewis Harrison - Bachelor of Arts in Anatomy
Ellice Prentice - Bachelor of Arts in Latin

LIZTON:
Jeannette Davis - Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
James Obed Swain - Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
John Milton Swain - Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Name change of Sondra L. THOMPSON (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in June 1982, Sondra L. Thompson petitioned the court (case # C 4 82-160) to change her name to Sondra Lee Kennedy. The petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1982-1984 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1982-1984 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 128 (6 December 1982 - 6 January 1984).

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 Rosalee H. DUNIVAN (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in April 1982, Rosalee H. Dunivan petitioned the court (case # C 1 82-38) to change her name to Rosalee Hollingsworth. The petition was granted.

Name change of Patricia Ann PIKE (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in February 1982, Patricia Ann Pike petitioned the court (case # C 12 81-566) to change her name to Shelley Patricia Pike. The petition was granted.

Brown Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Brown Township in 1922 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.

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss divorce records

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, May 5 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's meeting rooms. Meredith Thompson will give a presentation on divorce records, including where they can be found and how you can use them in your genealogy research.

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.

Linden STOELTING divorce case dismissed due to his death (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in January 1981, Linden Stoelting's divorce case against Teresa Stoelting (case # C 9 80-417) was dismissed because the court was advised that he had died.

Name change of Suzanne NEELEY (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in October 1981, Suzanne Neeley petitioned the court (case # C 8 81-347) to change her name to Suzanne McCain. The petition was granted.

List of North Salem students in 1948 added

An index of the North Salem students in grades 1-12 in 1948 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1948 yearbook, Echoes of '48. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville library.

Name change of Christian Andrew CIRIACO (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in October 1981, Christian Andrew Ciriaco petitioned the court (case # C 8 81-356) to change his name to Christian Andrew Armstrong. The petition, which was filed by his mother on his behalf, was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1981-1982 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1981-1982 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 127 (24 November 1981 - 6 December 1982).

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 Flora Elizabeth CLARK (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in April 1981, Flora Elizabeth Clark petitioned the court (case # C 1 81-37) to change her name to Betty E. Clark. The petition was granted.

Name change of Corey Leigh JOHNSON (1981)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 126 (October 1980 - November 1981), in April 1981, Corey Leigh Johnson petitioned the court (case # C 9 80-391) to change her name to Coryell Leigh Johnson. The petition was granted.

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.

Name change of Tracy Lee ROGERS (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 123 (March 1977 - June 1978), in April 1977, Tracy Lee Rogers, a minor, petitioned the court (case # C 77-31) to change his name to Charles Leonard Rogers, Jr. This petition (which had been filed on his behalf by Charles Leonard Rogers) was granted.

Lincoln Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1922 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 Suzanne Lee JEFFERS (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in February 1977, Suzanne Lee Jeffers petitioned the court (case # C 76-135) to change her name to Suzanne Lee Scheier. This petition was granted.

Name change of Jackie Gene ARNOLD (1977)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in February 1977, Jackie Gene Arnold petitioned the court (case # C 77-18) to change his name to Jack Arnold. This petition was granted.

Name change of Misti Barber MANCHESTER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in October 1976, Misti Barber Manchester petitioned the court (case # C 76-268) to change her name to Melissa Manchester Phillips. This petition (which was filed on her behalf by Jacqueline H. Phillips) was granted.

Laura (RAGAN) LEWIS dies in Los Angeles (1920)

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 20, 1920 - page 1, column 4:

DAUGHTER OF MAJOR RAGAN
The death of Mrs. Laura Ragan Lewis, daughter of Major Ragan who was long a well-known resident of Hendricks County, occurred in Los Angeles, California, on May 4th. Burial took place in Hollywood Cemetery in that city. Mrs. Lewis was born in Hendricks County and will be remembered by friends who knew her in childhood. Her later years were spent in Kansas City and in Los Angeles. She is survived by a son and daughter, one grandson, two sisters, Mrs. D.H. Huston, of San Diego, Calif., and Miss Nannie Ragan, of Los Angeles; and one brother, Gilbert L. Ragan, of Independence, Mo.

Hendricks County divorce index 1977-1978 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1977-1978 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 123 (25 March 1977 - 2 June 1978).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. 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 Lisa Murray MANCHESTER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in October 1976, Lisa Murray Manchester petitioned the court (case # C 76-268) to change her name to Lisa Murray Manchester Phillips. This petition (which was filed on her behalf by Jacqueline H. Phillips) was granted.

Marie TOWNSEND files for divorce (1920)

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 3, 1920 - page 1, column 4:

ALLEGES CRUELTY
Marie Townsend wants a divorce from Robert J. Townsend, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment in that he was cross and ill-natured, had an uncontrollable temper and continually found fault with every act of plaintiff and would often curse her and strike her. They separated Oct. 22, 1919 and she sought employment for her own support. Plaintiff asks that her maiden name be restored. Parties were married August 29, 1914.

Name change of Eric Alan STRANGE (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in October 1976, Eric Alan Strange petitioned the court (case # C 76-274) to change his name to Eric Alan Reynolds. This petition was granted.

List of Cascade High School students in 1968 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1968 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1968 yearbook, Colossus, which is in the collection of the Plainfield Public Library.

NOTE: Cascade High School opened in the fall of 1964 as the result of the consolidation of the high schools of Clayton, Amo and Stilesville.

Name change of Jennifer Michelle GIBSON (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in August 1976, Jennifer Michelle Gibson (age 3) petitioned the court (case # C 76-182) to change her name to Jennifer Michelle Kennedy. This petition was granted.

Name change of Robert Lavern JORDAN (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in June 1976, Robert Lavern Jordan petitioned the court (case # C 76-131) to change his name to Robert Lavern Fuller. This petition was granted.

Name change of Noan Dee EBERSVILLER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in June 1976, Noan Dee Ebersviller petitioned the court (case # C 76-155) to change her name to Melissa Sue Marallis. This petition was granted.

Center Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Center 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.

Name change of Kimberly Kay GILPIN (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in March 1976, Kimberly Kay Gilpin (age 7) petitioned the court (case # C 76-39) to change her name to Kimberly Kay Modglin. This petition was granted.

Name change of George PFEIFFER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 122 (February 1976 - March 1977), in February 1976, George Pfeiffer petitioned the court (case # C 76-24) to change his name to George Robert Finley. This petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1976-1977 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1976-1977 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 122 (24 February 1976 - 24 March 1977).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. 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 Vickie Lynn WALKER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in January 1976, Vickie Lynn Walker petitioned the court (case # C 75-462) to change her name to Victoria Lynn Walker. This petition was granted.

Name change of Billy Joe WALKER (1976)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in January 1976, Billy Joe Walker petitioned the court (case # C 75-463) to change his name to William Joseph Walker. This petition was granted.

Name change of James Lee GEORGES (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in November 1975, James Lee Georges petitioned the court (case # C 75-346) to change his name to James Lee Meegan. This petition was granted.

List of North Salem students in 1949 added

An index of the students in grades 1-12 in North Salem schools in 1949 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1949 yearbook, Echoes of '49. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville Public Library. It has also been digitized by Ancestry.com and can be accessed via a subscription to their website.

Name change of Sonny Harbor HAYS (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in September 1975, Sonny Harbor Hays petitioned the court (case # C 75-284) to change his name to Marc Sonny Harbor Hays. This petition was granted.

Name change of Claude Terrell REYNOLDS, Jr. (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in April 1975, Claude Terrell Reynolds, Jr. petitioned the court (case # C 73-83) to change his name to Terry C. Reynolds. This petition was granted.

Eel River Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Eel River 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 John Paul GIBBS (1975)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 121 (February 1975 - February 1976), in March 1975, John Paul Gibbs of Clayton petitioned the court (case # C 74-399) to change his name to Jack Paul Gibbs. This petition was granted.

Stanley BOONE divorce case dismissed due to his death (1972)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in March 1973, Stanley R. Boone's divorce case against Rowena E. Boone (case # C 71-355) was dismissed because the court was advised that he had died.

Name change of Karen Ann FRANZ (1973)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in December 1973, Karen Ann Franz petitioned the court (case # C 73-320) to change her name to Karen Ann Richardson. This petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1975-1976 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1975-1976 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 121 (21 February 1975 - 23 February 1976).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. 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 Betty Jean MERRILL (1973)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in December 1973, Betty Jean Merrill petitioned the court to change her name to Jeanne Elizabeth Merrill. This petition was granted.

Name change of Cordia Ravina Sue SINGLETON (1973)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 119 (September 1972 - January 1974), in September 1973, Cordia Ravina Sue Singleton petitioned the court (case # C 73-252) to change her name to Cordia Ravina Sue Richardson. This petition was granted.