Adoption of John R. BEARD and Vivienne V. BEARD (1975)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 22, 1975 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in May 1975 a petition was filed by Elmer Leonard Broadhuhn in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 75-22) to adopt minor children John R. Beard and Vivienne V. Beard. Their biological father was listed as Charles Beard, whose whereabouts were unknown and who was alleged to have abandoned and deserted them. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.

Name change of Robert Dale WILSON (1976)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 29, 1976 - page 5, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in February 1976 Dorothy Laverne Blair filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # S 76-38) to change the name of her minor son, Robert Dale Wilson, to Robert Dale Blair. The petition was scheduled to be heard on April 23, 1976.

Hendricks County marriage index for 2000-2001 added

An index of Hendricks County marriage license book 64 (which covers 23 September 2000 through 22 June 2001) has been added to the marriage records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This marriage index now covers 1904 through 2001; more years will be added later.

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

Adoption of Scott Ashley HELTON (1975)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 21, 1975 - page 5, column 7:

According to a legal notice, in August 1975 there was a petition filed by Glenn W. Billeter in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 75-34) to adopt Scott Ashley Helton, a minor. His biological father was listed as John Dickinson, whose whereabouts were unknown and who was alleged to have abandoned and deserted him. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.

Adoption of Shannon Machell MEISENHEIMER (1976)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 8, 1976 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in December 1975 Douglas A. Coryell filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 75-51) to adopt Shannon Machell Meisenheimer, a minor. Her biological father, Michael Lee Meisenheimer, was listed as having abandoned and deserted her, that he could not be found. The case was scheduled to be heard 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Brownsburg schools deal with rapid growth (1955)

source: Danville Gazette - issue of Thursday, June 23, 1955 - page 1, column 1:

According to a newspaper article, in June 1955, Brownsburg's schools were dealing with rapid growth. Figures from the Hendricks County Schools Superintendent show that for the 1950-1951 school year, Lincoln Township schools had about 500 students; for the 1954-1955 school year, Brownsburg's elementary and high schools had 951 total students, almost double what it had been just 4 years before.

In 1952 Lincoln Township built a new 8-room elementary school on 12 acres of land, at a cost of $160,000. In 1954 they contracted to build 4 additional rooms at a cost of $56,000, to be ready for the 1955-1956 school year. In 1955, they were in the process of designing a new high school and gymnasium east of the new elementary school, estimated to cost $450,000 to $500,000 and to hopefully be ready for use in the 1957-1958 school year. The new high school would have 16 classrooms and the gymnasium would have seating for 3,000 people, plus temporary bleachers to seat another 1,000 people.

Adoption of Larry Dean PRIDEMORE, Jr. and Roy Jacob PRIDEMORE (1977)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 24, 1977 - page 9, columns 2-3:

According to a legal notice, in March 1977 Cheryl Denise Pridemore filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 77-11) to adopt minor children Larry Dean Pridemore, Jr. and Roy Jacob Pridemore. Their biological father, Larry Dean Pridemore, consented to the adoption. Their biological mother, Betty Pearl Pridemore Hall, was said to have abandoned and deserted them, and her whereabouts were unknown. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.

List of Danville High School graduates 1923-1978 added

An index of the graduates of Danville High School from 1923 through 1978 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index (which contains over 3,500 people) was compiled from the graduates list that was published in Danville newspapers each spring.

Adoption of Michelle Dawn GATES (1980)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 23, 1980 - page 10, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in October 1980 Donald D. Clark filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 80-34) to adopt Michelle Dawn Gates, a minor. Her biological father, Robert Joseph Gates, was said to have abandoned and deserted her, and his whereabouts were unknown. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after the legal notice had been published.

James H. SMITH sued for divorce from Philadelphia (1961)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 22, 1961 - page 6, column 6:

According to a June 1961 legal notice, James H. Smith was being sued by Angela Smith for divorce in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (case #1433). His current whereabouts were unknown, but his last known residence was Rural Route 2, Box 178, Danville, Indiana. The grounds for the divorce petition was desertion. The case was scheduled to be heard by the appointed Master of the Court, Max E. Cohen, on July 6, 1961.

Hendricks County estate index for 1976 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the year 1976 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1976; more years will be added later.

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

Alice June BAKER graduates from Ball State University (1941)

A commencement program for Ball State Teachers College for June 6, 1941 lists among its graduates Alice June Baker of Amo. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Plainfield library to host DNA family history workshop

The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library will host a free workshop on DNA on Saturday, November 5 from 1 to 4 pm. The workshop will be given by the Central Indiana DNA Interest Group (led by Denise Anderson-Decina) and will discuss what DNA testing can show you about your family history. The workshop will be held upstairs in the library's meeting rooms.

Registration is required - register online or contact the library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

Alan Thornton MORPHEW graduates from Purdue University (1943)

A commencement program for Purdue University for April 18, 1943 lists among its graduates Alan Thornton Morphew of Plainfield. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

List of North Salem students in 1968 added

An index of the North Salem students in grades 1 through 12 in 1968 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1968 yearbook, Echo. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville library.

Adoption of Jeffrey S. Brooks YATES and siblings (1970)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 29, 1970 - page 13, columns 4-5:

According to a legal notice, in October 1970 there was a petition filed by Robert Gray and Linda Gray in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 70-34) to adopt minor children Jeffrey S. Brooks Yates, Jerome Scott Yates, and Penny Jo Yates. Their biological mother was listed as Ruth Anne Frances Hoyt, aka Ruth Anne Frances Yates, whose whereabouts were unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court sometime after November 12, 1970.

Hendricks County residents who graduated from Indiana University (1919)

source: A commencement program for Indiana University, Bloomington for June 11, 1919:

BROWNSBURG:
Lawrence E. Henderson - Bachelor of Science in Medicine

CLAYTON:
Elizabeth Candy - Graduate Nurse
Beth Reid - Graduate Nurse

DANVILLE:
Joel Bert Thomas - Master of Arts in Education

List of New Winchester students in 1963 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1 through 12 in 1963 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1963 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook has been digitized and is available online in the Archives section of the Hendricks County Government website.

Danville gets its first color television (1956)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 9, 1956 - page 1, columns 3-4:

COLOR TV MAKES DEBUT IN DANVILLE LAST WEEK
Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Baker entertained members of the press Thursday evening at a special showing of the new RCA color television. So far as it's known, this is the first color TV set in Danville. It has been reported that there are three other color sets now in this county.

By this time next year, color television will be a common-place thing. But at the present time, it is a new and exciting form of entertainment. As I watched a full-hour program, I was most conscious of the stars' hair. On a black and white program, you accept all hair has been dark or light. While the hair had a natural look, it sometimes looked more like a wig than the real thing, with each hair in its proper place.

Woodwork shown on the screen looked natural, as did the pastel-colored settings. Lipstick and fire extinguishers were shown in a peculiar shade of purple. During a commercial a red-haired hostess presented the commentary. Redheads really show up on color tv. However, a twist of a dial can ruin any girl's complexion.

Another advantage, or maybe disadvantage, color television can make your mouth water when it comes to scenes of food. Although I enjoyed my first colored tv show, I imagine a spectacular, with brightly colored costumes, would show up more effectively than a drama show.

Brownsburg genealogy group to discuss DNA research

The Brownsburg Branches genealogy group will meet on Tuesday, October 4 from 1 to 3 pm at the Brownsburg Public Library. Steve Smith from the Danville Public Library will discuss DNA testing and how it can improve your genealogy research.

Registration is requested - register online.

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

Adoption of Michael Lee TINGLE (1970)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 9, 1970 - page 11, columns 4-5:

According to a legal notice, in April 1970 there was a petition filed by Hames New and Ernestine New in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 70-13) to adopt Michael Lee Tingle, a minor. His biological parents were listed as Lee Tingle and Pamela Tingle. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on May 7, 1970.

Hendricks County estate index for 1975 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the year 1975 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1975; more years will be added later.

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

Name change of Bernadine Joy FRANKLIN (1978)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 4, 1978 - page 9, column 1:

According to a legal notice, in May 1978 Bernadine Joy Franklin filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # S 78-114) to change her name to Bernie Joy Franklin. The petition was scheduled to be heard in court on June 30, 1978.

Harriet Jane NICHOLS to wed in Germany (1957)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 17, 1957 - page 4, column 3:

NORTH SALEM GIRL TO WED OVERSEAS
Miss Harriet Jane Nichols of North Salem, now teaching in the Oliver P. Morton High School at Hammond, will become the bride of David James Kluxdal, who is now in Germany with the United States Air Force. Miss Nichols will fly from Indianapolis February 9 for Germany where the couple will be married.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin Nichols of North Salem. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Iver Kluxdal of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The bride-elect was graduated from Indiana University School of Business. She is a member of Delta Pi Epsilon sorority. Mr. Kluxdal was graduated from the Air Force Language School at Indiana University.

List of North Salem students in 1969 added

An index of the North Salem students in grades 1 through 12 in 1969 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1969 yearbook, Echo. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville library.

Name change of Patsy Ann RICKER (1962)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 22, 1962 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in October 1962, Patsy Ann Ricker of North Salem was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # 62-51) to change her name to Patsy Ann Davidson. The petition was to be heard in court on January 7, 1963.

Brownsburg purchases land for new park (1958)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 8, 1958 - page 10, column 3:

According to a newspaper article, in May 1958 the Brownsburg town council arranged to buy a 39 acre piece of land from Mrs. Ivory Tolle, at a cost of $25,000, in order to build a park. The land was described as being "immediately north of the railroad" and "at the northwest edge of the town."

NOTE: Today this park is known as Arbuckle Acres (address 200 North Green Street).

Danvile gets direct dial telephone service (1954)

According to an article in the September 30, 1954 issue of The Republican, Danville was scheduled to get direct-dial telephone service beginning on Friday, November 12 at 8 pm, courtesy of the Indiana Bell Telephone Co. The change meant that all of Danville's 1,800 manual telephones had to be switched over to the new rotary-dialed telephones, a project which cost $135,000.

Before the switch, if you wanted to call someone, you had to lift the receiver on your manual telephone, which engaged the operator. You then had to tell your operator what 3 digit phone number you wanted, or ask them to look up the 3 digit number from a directory. In either case, the operator was the one who actually placed the call.

After the switch, everyone in the Danville telephone exchange would have a phone number that began with SH (referred to as "Sherwood") and 5, followed by four digits. For example, the Weaver Funeral Home had a phone number of SH 5-4411, and when they told it to people they could use the shorthand version, "Sherwood 5 4411". Many Danville phone numbers today start with 745; if you look at those buttons on the telephone, the "S" corresponds to 7, the "H" corresponds to "4", and then the 5.

Before the switch, Indiana Bell held programs for the public showing them how to dial, which included picking up the phone and waiting to hear the dial tone/hum before beginning to dial.

To make a long-distance call, you still had to contact the operator first, EXCEPT if you were making a call to New Winchester or North Salem. Those two exchanges had special 3-digit prefixes you could use to dial the call yourself.

Danville was the first community in the Hendricks County area to get the direct-dialed service.

As a result of the switch, many of the women who had been employed as operators were no longer needed (although under the direct-dialed system, you could still dial "0" if you needed help from an operator, such as when placing a long-distance call).

Hendricks County marriage index for 1999-2000 added

An index of Hendricks County marriage license book 63 (which covers 9 October 1999 through 2 September 2000) has been added to the marriage records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This marriage index now covers 1904 through 2000; more years will be added later.

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

Pardon for Joseph GATES denied (1924)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 9, 1924 - page 8, column 3:

PARDON DENIED
Joseph Gates of Plainfield, who is in the Pendleton Reformatory for issuing checks without having funds to meet, was denied a pardon by Governor Branch last week. Nine pardons were issued and 35 appeals denied.

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss digitizing and preserving records

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, October 6 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's meeting rooms. Steve Smith from the Danville library will give a presentation on digitizing and preserving your family records and how to share that information 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 estate index for 1972-1974 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1972 through 1974 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1974; more years will be added later.

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

Adoption of Terry Wayne DIXON (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 13, 1974 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in June 1974 there was a petition filed by Rodger Nelson Theodore Felty in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-22) to adopt Terry Wayne Dixon, a minor. His biological father, Calvin Tiffiany Dixon, was listed as whereabouts unknown, alleged to have abandoned and deserted him. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Adoption of Kelly Jo JUSTICE (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 18, 1974 - page 7, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in April 1974 there was a petition filed by Phillip Max Hensley, Sr. in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-11) to adopt Kelly Jo Justice, a minor. Her biological mother was listed as Martha Lee Hensley; her biological father, Donald Joe Justice, was listed as whereabouts unknown, alleged to have abandoned and deserted her. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Adoption of Kim Elaine WOLFE and Janet Dee WOLFE (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 18, 1974 - page 7, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in April 1974 there was a petition filed by Joseph Louis Prano in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-9) to adopt minor children Kim Elaine Wolfe and Janet Dee Wolfe. Their biological mother was Alberta Kay Prano; their biological father, George David Wolfe, was listed as whereabouts unknown, alleged to have abandoned and deserted them. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

List of Cascade High School students in 1991 added

An index of the students in grades 9 through 12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1991 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1991 yearbook, Colossus. This yearbook is in the collection of the Plainfield library.

NOTE: Cascade High School opened in Clayton in the fall of 1964 as the consolidation of 3 school districts - Clayton, Amo and Stilesville.

Adoption of Lynn Marie KINLEY (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 25, 1974 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in April 1974 there was a petition filed by Ronald D. McBride in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-10) to adopt Lynn Marie Kinley, a minor. Her biological father, Terry Kinley, was listed as whereabouts unknown, his last known address being New York City. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on June 20, 1974.

Adoption of Christopher Allen ALEXANDER (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 8, 1973 - page 3, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in November 1973 there was a petition filed by William Arthur Agnew in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-54) to adopt Christopher Allen Alexander, a minor. His biological father, Chester Jackson Alexander, was listed as not having been found and "willfully failing to provide for the care and support of the child." The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Hendricks County marriage index for 1999-1999 added

An index of Hendricks County marriage license book 62 (which covers 5 February 1999 through 23 October 1999) has been added to the marriage records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

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

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

Adoption of Angela Maria HUGHES and Michelle Rene HUGHES (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 20, 1973 - page 7, column 7:

According to a legal notice, in September 1973 there was a petition filed by William Ray Huskey in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-46) to adopt minor children Angela Maria Hughes and Michelle Rene Hughes. Their biological father, Benjamin Hughes, was listed as having abandoned and deserted the children; their biological mother was listed as Rebecca Maria Huskey. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Adoption of Heather Marie SMITH (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 28, 1973 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in June 1973 there was a petition filed by Charles B. Smith and Mary Joe Smith in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-32) to adopt Heather Marie Smith, a minor. Her biological father, Jerry Leo, was listed as address unknown, and it stated that he had never been married to the child's biological mother, Cynthia Smith Goodman, who was dead. The petitioners stated they were the closest blood kin to the child. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Adoption of Mary Katherine HACKER and Jackson Carl HACKER, Jr. (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 29, 1973 - page 7, column 1:

According to a legal notice, in March 1973 there was a petition filed by Henry William Douglas in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-20) to adopt minor children Mary Katherine Hacker and Jackson Carl Hacker, Jr. Their biological father, Jackson Carl Hacker, was listed as having abandoned and deserted them. Their biological mother was listed as Mary Katherine Douglas. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Hendricks County estate index for 1969-1971 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1969 through 1971 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1971; more years will be added later.

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

Adoption of Paul Edward DEAL (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 8, 1973 - page 7, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in March 1973 there was a petition filed by Virgil Earl Bennett, III in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # A 73-12) to adopt Paul Edward Deal, a minor. His biological father, Michael Deal, was listed as having abandoned and deserted him. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.

Name change of Lisa Ranae DAMERON (1972)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 26, 1972 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in October 1972 there was a petition filed by Lisa Ranae Dameron in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # C 72-327) to change her name to Lisa Ranae Snyder. Because she was under 21, the petition was filed on her behalf by Bonnie Jean Snyder. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on December 22, 1972.

List of New Winchester students in 1961 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1 through 12 in 1961 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1961 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook has been digitized and is available online in the Archives section of the Hendricks County Government website.

Name change of Minnie Marie WADE and Donaldo Vargas WADE (1972)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 31, 1972 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in August 1972 Minnie Marie Wade filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # S 72-228) to change her name to Marie Wade Davenport. She also petitioned to change the name of her minor son, Donaldo Vargas Wade, to Aaron Donald Davenport. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on October 16, 1972.

Danville enacts smoking ban (1947)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 10, 1947

According to a legal notice, on April 7, 1947, the Danville town council (then known as the board of trustees) passed an ordinance banning smoking in all public buildings. The ban was to go in effect on April 21, 1947, with the fire marshal to post signs notifying the public. Violators of the ordinance would face a $10 fine.

Plainfield library digitizes Hendricks County family history files

The Indiana Room of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library has digitized their collection of family history files. There are almost 475 files about various Hendricks County families. These files were compiled by their descendants and donated to the library. Some of these files were donated as far back as 1968.

Adoption of Stephen William WAGNER (1970)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 30, 1970 - page 3, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in April 1970 there was a petition filed by William S. Bowman in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 70-16) to adopt Stephen William Wagner, a minor. His biological father, William Eugene Houk, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on June 22, 1970.

List of Avon High School graduates in 1971 added

An index of students who graduated from Avon High School in 1971 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from an article published in a Danville newspaper.

Adoption of Mark Aaron CHESTNUT (1970)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 22, 1970 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in January 1970 there was a petition filed by Larry William Thomas in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 70-2) to adopt Mark Aaron Chestnut, a minor. His biological father, Van Robert Chestnut, was listed as not a resident of Indiana. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on March 12, 1970.

Adoption of Jerald Franklin NEWLAN (1963)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 31, 1963 - page 5, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in January 1963 there was a petition filed by Devee Rice Sanders in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # A 62-27) to adopt Jerald Franklin Newlan, a minor. His biological father was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on March 30, 1963.

Hendricks County estate index for 1966-1968 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1966 through 1968 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1968; more years will be added later.

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

Loren Ray MITCHELL dies in fire (1953)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 19, 1953 page 1, columns 3-4:

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BELLEVILLE LAD BURNED TO DEATH YESTERDAY
A 7-year-old Belleville grade school boy was burned to death yesterday noon while playing in a "playhouse" in the haymow of his father's barn, 2 miles south of Belleville on State Road 39.

Loren Ray Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Mitchell, was home from school yesterday because the heating plant at the Belleville grade school was out of operation. He and a brother, Larry, age 9, were in the "playhouse" when the barn caught fire.

The cause of the fire was believed to be defective wiring. The barn contained a large amount of hay, five or six calves, a corn picker and some other small farm equipment.

The charred body of the lad was found in the southeast corner of the razed structure. The mass was identified by Coroner F.N. Wright as that of a human body.

The brother, Larry, escaped injury, but apparently the fire burned out the side of the barn causing it to cave-in on the other land.

Fire departments from Danville, Plainfield and Clayton were called to put out the fire, but it was beyond control.

It was reported at the scene of the tragedy that Loren had eight brothers and sisters, the youngest being 1 1/2 years old.

Adoption of Darcy Lynn CARLIN (1965)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 29, 1965 - page 2, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in June 1965 there was a petition filed in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 65-17) to adopt Darcy Lynn Carlin, a minor. Her biological father, Stan Carlin, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on September 22, 1965.

Avon bank gets first drive-up window in Hendricks County (1958)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 9, 1958 - page 1, columns 5-6

According to a newspaper article, on October 15, 1958, the Danville State Bank opened a branch in Avon (it already had a branch in Clayton). The bank was on US 36, at the site of the former Avon Community Building. Among the features it offered was service through a drive-up window, which was the first in the county.

Hursel C. Disney, Mrs. Bess Miller, Mrs. Crawford Taylor of Danville and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Avon were to be the employees.

List of Washington Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1932 has been added to the Land Records section of 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.

Adoption of Jeffrey Joseph STEWART (1969)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 2, 1969 - page 7, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in October 1969 there was a petition filed by Norman E. Whitney in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 69-33) to adopt Jeffrey Joseph Stewart, a minor. His biological father, Eldon Stewart, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on November 16, 1969.

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss newspaper research

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, September 1 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's meeting rooms. Leigh Anne Johnson from the Indiana State Library will give a presentation on using newspapers in research, including how newspaper items can piece together family ties at a time when other records don't exist.

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.

List of North Salem students in 1970 added

An index of the North Salem students in grades 1 through 12 in 1970 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the North Salem High School 1970 yearbook, Echo. This yearbook is in the collection of the Danville library.

Danville to host program on Indiana court records

Ron Darrah will discuss Indiana court records and what genealogy information they contain on Saturday, August 20 at 10 am at the Crawley Business Center on the north side of the courthouse square in Danville. The Crawley Business Center is at 8 West Main Street - its entrance is next door to the Visit Hendricks County office. This program is sponsored by the Danville Public Library and pre-registration is required. You can register online or contact the library - phone (317) 745-2604.

Beverly Jean SECHREST first baby born at Hendricks County Hospital (1962)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 31, 1962 - page 1, columns 5-8:

According to a newspaper article, Beverly Jean Sechrest (weighing 9 pounds, 7 ounces; born May 21) was the first baby born at the newly-opened Hendricks County Hospital in Danville. Her mother was Mary E. Sechrest, of Rural Route 2, Indianapolis (near Plainfield).

Name change of Marie Jo WINSON (1960)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 3, 1960 - page 3, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in June 1960, Marie Jo Winson was petitioning the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # 7686) to change her name to Marie Jo DeLand. The petition was to be heard in court on August 6, 1960.

Hendricks County estate index for 1963-1965 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1963 through 1965 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1965; more years will be added later.

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

James Clayton SPEAR sues for loss of eye (1953)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 26, 1953 - page 1, column 3:

YOUTH ASKS $15,000 FOR LOSS OF ONE EYE
A rye beard which destroyed the sight of his eye is the basis of a suit for $15,000 filed Friday in circuit court by James Clayton Spear, age 19, against Eugene Mitchell, Cleo Worrell, and Lester Worrell. Since the plaintiff is under age, the suit was filed by his father, Herman Spear.

According to the complaint, the defendants operate a grain threshing business. It is alleged that young Spears, who lives south of North Salem, was employed by the defendants on July 1, 1953, and was threshing grain on the Everett Hardwick farm, 5 miles northwest of Danville, when a rye beard got in his eye.

The complaint avers that it was necessary to remove the injured eye and install an artificial eye.

The suit charges that the defendants failed to comply with the state Workmen's Compensation Act and did not carry insurance on their employees.

NOTE: According to Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 103 (18 September 1954 - 15 October 1955), on September 28, 1954, in case #19454 (James Clayton Spear b/n/f Herman Spear vs. Eugene Mitchell, Cleo Worrell & Lester Worrell), the jury found for the defendants. The plaintiff was ordered to pay for the court costs.

Hendricks County marriage index for 1998-1999 added

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

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

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

Adoption of Mandleen COLEMAN (1925)

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

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

Adoption of Joanna Marie STONE (1965)

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

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

Adoption of Infant TAYLOR (1962)

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

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

List of Lincoln Township landowners in 1925 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1925 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Adoption of Lorri Lynn CUMMINGS (1969)

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

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

Joseph CARTER dies of polio (1954)

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

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

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

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

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

List of New Winchester students in 1960 added

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

Adoption of Ramona Rose GARCIA (1969)

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

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

Indiana National Guard opens armory in Danville (1954)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hendricks County estate index for 1960-1962 added

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

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

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

Teacher Edward BRINEGAR charged with assaulting a student (1949)

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

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

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

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

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

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

List of Liberty Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Liberty Township in 1932 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Adoption of Jeffrey Allan ADCOCK (1966)

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

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

Adoption of Randy Carl WRIGHT (1966)

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

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

Brownsburg genealogy group to discuss newspaper research

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

Registration is requested - register online.

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

Hendricks County estate index for 1957-1959 added

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

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

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

Name change of Melody Ann McCAULEY (1966)

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

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

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

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

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

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss school records

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

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Plainfield library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

List of Franklin Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Franklin Township in 1928 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Name change of Francis Charlene PRUITT (1961)

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

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

Adoption of Opal Joan STICE (1965)

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

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

Name change of Edward Earl WINEGARDEN (1961)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

List of North Salem students in 1972 added

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hendricks County estate index for 1954-1956 added

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

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

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

Name change of Harold POWELL (1959)

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

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

Adoption of Tamera GOODIN (1960)

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

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