From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 28, 1915 - page 1, column 2:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ELOPE
Miss Magdaline Hicks, 18, a senior in the Stilesville high school, eloped to Illinois with Gailord Foster, 18, a high school pupil of Cloverdale. The bride is the daughter of John E. Hicks, cashier of the bank at Stilesville. She is a niece of Charles Walls of this place. The elopement took place Saturday.
Miss Hicks told her parents that she was going to Clayton to consult a dentist and said she would spend Sunday with the family of Tom Broadstreet south of Clayton. Instead, she caught a car for Greencastle and joined Foster. After going to Illinois and becoming man and wife, the couple returned to Cloverdale, from which place the bride telephoned the news to her parents. The next day the groom resumed his studies in the Cloverdale high school. The couple had been keeping company for some time. They eloped because they thought their parents would object to their marriage on account of their age.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Obituary of Civil War Veteran Henry C. MOORE (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 4, 1915 - page 1, column 3:
HENRY C. MOORE DEAD
Henry C. Moore, 74, a former resident of this county, died at the Soldiers' Home at Danville, Ills., Saturday. He was an uncle of A.C. Underwood of this place. Mr. Underwood and his father, J.T. Underwood, attended the funeral, which was held Monday at Danville, Ills. Deceased lived for many years near Pittsboro and he is well known in that part of the county. He had been at the Soldiers' Home for about 15 years. He was an old soldier, having served with Henry Kirk and George W. Scearce of this place in Co. A of the 51st Ind. Henry Kirk was at Danville last week to visit the sick man. He was held in high regard by his old comrades.
HENRY C. MOORE DEAD
Henry C. Moore, 74, a former resident of this county, died at the Soldiers' Home at Danville, Ills., Saturday. He was an uncle of A.C. Underwood of this place. Mr. Underwood and his father, J.T. Underwood, attended the funeral, which was held Monday at Danville, Ills. Deceased lived for many years near Pittsboro and he is well known in that part of the county. He had been at the Soldiers' Home for about 15 years. He was an old soldier, having served with Henry Kirk and George W. Scearce of this place in Co. A of the 51st Ind. Henry Kirk was at Danville last week to visit the sick man. He was held in high regard by his old comrades.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Russell SMITH and Mary BALDWIN Guilty of Living in Sin (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 4, 1915 - page 1, column 2:
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
Lincoln Township Couple Get Heavy Sentence For Failing to Comply With Proprieties
Russell Smith and Mrs. Mary E. Baldwin of Lincoln Township were sentenced to serve six months in the county jail by Judge Brill yesterday morning when they entered a plea of guilty to a statutory charge. In addition to the jail sentence Smith was fined $50 and costs, which will add about two months to his sentence as the fine is not likely to be paid. After rendering judgment the Court suspended the sentence imposed on the woman pending her good behavior.
The couple had been living as man and wife for more than a year. For several months they have been residing on the Holloway farm east of Brownsburg. Neighbors did not know the relations of the couple until after the arrest. Then they said it was awful. Judge Brill delivered a sharp lecture to the defendants. Smith said he did know he was violating the law until he was arrested. He gave his age as 24. The woman was 20 years old. She is married and her husband, Howard Baldwin, lives in Indianapolis. They were married about two years ago. The husband recently brought suit for divorce and that action brought about the arrest of the couple.
Smith has been in court here before. Some time ago he was arrested for beating a board bill, for which he paid a fine.
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
Lincoln Township Couple Get Heavy Sentence For Failing to Comply With Proprieties
Russell Smith and Mrs. Mary E. Baldwin of Lincoln Township were sentenced to serve six months in the county jail by Judge Brill yesterday morning when they entered a plea of guilty to a statutory charge. In addition to the jail sentence Smith was fined $50 and costs, which will add about two months to his sentence as the fine is not likely to be paid. After rendering judgment the Court suspended the sentence imposed on the woman pending her good behavior.
The couple had been living as man and wife for more than a year. For several months they have been residing on the Holloway farm east of Brownsburg. Neighbors did not know the relations of the couple until after the arrest. Then they said it was awful. Judge Brill delivered a sharp lecture to the defendants. Smith said he did know he was violating the law until he was arrested. He gave his age as 24. The woman was 20 years old. She is married and her husband, Howard Baldwin, lives in Indianapolis. They were married about two years ago. The husband recently brought suit for divorce and that action brought about the arrest of the couple.
Smith has been in court here before. Some time ago he was arrested for beating a board bill, for which he paid a fine.
Obituary of Pearl (RAWLINGS) WEDDLE (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 4, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
DEATH OF PEARL WEDDLE
Mrs. Pearl Weddle, age 35, wife of Otha W. Weddle of near North Salem, died at an Indianapolis hospital, Friday afternoon, following an operation. Her death, however, was due to pneumonia. She underwent an operation on Monday of last week, it being the third time she had submitted to the surgeon's knife. The funeral was held from the Montclair church, Monday, being conducted by Rev. Clay Trusty of Indianapolis. Burial was at North Salem. Besides the husband, two sons survive. Deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. S.R. Stewart of this place. She was a daughter of Mose Rawlings. A sister, Mrs. Henry Leach of San Antonio, Tex., was at the funeral.
DEATH OF PEARL WEDDLE
Mrs. Pearl Weddle, age 35, wife of Otha W. Weddle of near North Salem, died at an Indianapolis hospital, Friday afternoon, following an operation. Her death, however, was due to pneumonia. She underwent an operation on Monday of last week, it being the third time she had submitted to the surgeon's knife. The funeral was held from the Montclair church, Monday, being conducted by Rev. Clay Trusty of Indianapolis. Burial was at North Salem. Besides the husband, two sons survive. Deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. S.R. Stewart of this place. She was a daughter of Mose Rawlings. A sister, Mrs. Henry Leach of San Antonio, Tex., was at the funeral.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Amanda BRYANT of Washington Township Sues James GIPSON For Slander (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 14, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
SLANDER SUIT
Amanda Bryant is asking a jury to tax James Gipson $5,000 for remarks he is alleged to have made about her. The parties to the suit, which began yesterday afternoon, are from Washington Township. Amanda Bryant and her husband lived on the Gipson farm. She is attempting to show that her reputation suffered from stories which were circulated as to her character by Gipson. She alleges that he told her she was not fit to live with her husband and intimated that her character was bad. The case is a spicy one and there is a full attendance of spectators.
SLANDER SUIT
Amanda Bryant is asking a jury to tax James Gipson $5,000 for remarks he is alleged to have made about her. The parties to the suit, which began yesterday afternoon, are from Washington Township. Amanda Bryant and her husband lived on the Gipson farm. She is attempting to show that her reputation suffered from stories which were circulated as to her character by Gipson. She alleges that he told her she was not fit to live with her husband and intimated that her character was bad. The case is a spicy one and there is a full attendance of spectators.
Frankie GENTRY Secretly Marries in Kentucky (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 25, 1915 - page 1, column 2:
SECRETLY MARRIED
Frankie Gentry Slipped Away to Kentucky Last Week and Became Wife of Indianapolis Man
Miss Frankie Gentry, daughter of Sheriff J.W. Gentry, was married on Tuesday afternoon of last week to R.E. Trimble of Indianapolis. The wedding took place at Henderson, Ky. It was the intention of the young couple to keep the event a secret for a time, but fate was against them. Soon after the marriage was solemnized the young couple met an acquaintance who guessed the truth and then they wanted to be the first to tell of their new happiness. Thus the secret was not kept.
The wedding was the outcome of a friendship formed several years ago when the young couple met at the home of a friend in Indianapolis.
The groom resides at 2640 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. He is connected with the Western Oil Refining Co., and has a traveling position. The young couple have not completed their plans for the future. The bride has been called home by the illness of her mother, who is suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia. She will remain here until her mother is fully recovered.
SECRETLY MARRIED
Frankie Gentry Slipped Away to Kentucky Last Week and Became Wife of Indianapolis Man
Miss Frankie Gentry, daughter of Sheriff J.W. Gentry, was married on Tuesday afternoon of last week to R.E. Trimble of Indianapolis. The wedding took place at Henderson, Ky. It was the intention of the young couple to keep the event a secret for a time, but fate was against them. Soon after the marriage was solemnized the young couple met an acquaintance who guessed the truth and then they wanted to be the first to tell of their new happiness. Thus the secret was not kept.
The wedding was the outcome of a friendship formed several years ago when the young couple met at the home of a friend in Indianapolis.
The groom resides at 2640 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. He is connected with the Western Oil Refining Co., and has a traveling position. The young couple have not completed their plans for the future. The bride has been called home by the illness of her mother, who is suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia. She will remain here until her mother is fully recovered.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Index to Hendricks County 1870 mortality schedule added
An index of the 1870 mortality schedule for Hendricks County has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The 1870 mortality schedule was a supplemental schedule to the 1870 federal census, and it recorded information about those who had died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Fred B. ENSMINGER Marries in Kentucky (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 15, 1915 - page 1, column 1:
ENSMINGER-FITCH
Fred D. Ensminger, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Ensminger of this place, and Miss Nellie Clyde Fitch, were married in the Presbyterian church at Dayton, Ky., Monday. The groom is a young attorney and is now connected with the Prest-O-Lite Co. of Indianapolis. The bride is a charming young lady who is well known here. She is a musician of note and is a granddaughter of former Congressman E.B. Fitch of Kentucky. The young couple will reside in Indianapolis.
ENSMINGER-FITCH
Fred D. Ensminger, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Ensminger of this place, and Miss Nellie Clyde Fitch, were married in the Presbyterian church at Dayton, Ky., Monday. The groom is a young attorney and is now connected with the Prest-O-Lite Co. of Indianapolis. The bride is a charming young lady who is well known here. She is a musician of note and is a granddaughter of former Congressman E.B. Fitch of Kentucky. The young couple will reside in Indianapolis.
Students at Jordan School, Center Township (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 28, 1915 - page 1, column 3:
REPORT OF JORDAN SCHOOL
In spite of the inclement weather last week, only three pupils out of twenty were out of school. One of these was a patient in Dr. Armstrong's hospital, and the two others were out on account of sickness.
Grades in school follow:
First Year - Gordon Gibbs
Second Year - Eunice Thompson, Grace Cox
Third Year - Joe Gibbs, Lester Crow
Fourth Year - Henry Gibbs, James Gorrell, Luther Crow
Fifth Year - Gladys Cox, Inez Riggan, Irene Gorrell, Maurice Wood
Sixth Year - Minnie Baugh, Corda Crow, Frank Thompson, Kenneth Jones, Royland Bryant
Seventh and Eighth Grades - Esta Hunt, Dewey Brewer, Hattie McClain
REPORT OF JORDAN SCHOOL
In spite of the inclement weather last week, only three pupils out of twenty were out of school. One of these was a patient in Dr. Armstrong's hospital, and the two others were out on account of sickness.
Grades in school follow:
First Year - Gordon Gibbs
Second Year - Eunice Thompson, Grace Cox
Third Year - Joe Gibbs, Lester Crow
Fourth Year - Henry Gibbs, James Gorrell, Luther Crow
Fifth Year - Gladys Cox, Inez Riggan, Irene Gorrell, Maurice Wood
Sixth Year - Minnie Baugh, Corda Crow, Frank Thompson, Kenneth Jones, Royland Bryant
Seventh and Eighth Grades - Esta Hunt, Dewey Brewer, Hattie McClain
Friday, October 25, 2013
Emma McHAFFIE of Stilesville Files For Divorce (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 7, 1915 - page 1, column 4:
WANTS DIVORCE
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie, Wife of Prominent Stilesville Man, Seeks Separation For Infidelity
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie brought suit in the local court yesterday for a divorce from her husband, George W. McHaffie. The defendant is the oldest son of the late Melvin McHaffie, and is one of the best known farmers in Franklin Township. In her complaint Mrs. McHaffie charges infidelity.
She sets out that they were married June 13, 1877, and separated Dec. 28, 1914. She avers that in 1901 her husband was guilty of wrongful acts with one Helen Staley. On July 20, 1914, she avers, she went to Louisville, Ky., to visit her married daughter. While on that trip, her husband kept Ethel Ollinger, or Ethel "Mack" in their home for two days and two nights. She says she left him as soon as she learned of that act.
She sets out that her husband is worth about $40,000, and she asks alimony in the sum of $20,000. Her suit was filed by Allee, James & Allee of Greencastle.
McHaffie is well known throughout southern Hendricks and Putnam county. A few years ago he was completely paralyzed, and it is said that he is the only man known to medical science who completely recovered from such an attack.
WANTS DIVORCE
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie, Wife of Prominent Stilesville Man, Seeks Separation For Infidelity
Mrs. Emma C. McHaffie brought suit in the local court yesterday for a divorce from her husband, George W. McHaffie. The defendant is the oldest son of the late Melvin McHaffie, and is one of the best known farmers in Franklin Township. In her complaint Mrs. McHaffie charges infidelity.
She sets out that they were married June 13, 1877, and separated Dec. 28, 1914. She avers that in 1901 her husband was guilty of wrongful acts with one Helen Staley. On July 20, 1914, she avers, she went to Louisville, Ky., to visit her married daughter. While on that trip, her husband kept Ethel Ollinger, or Ethel "Mack" in their home for two days and two nights. She says she left him as soon as she learned of that act.
She sets out that her husband is worth about $40,000, and she asks alimony in the sum of $20,000. Her suit was filed by Allee, James & Allee of Greencastle.
McHaffie is well known throughout southern Hendricks and Putnam county. A few years ago he was completely paralyzed, and it is said that he is the only man known to medical science who completely recovered from such an attack.
Cora WARD of Liberty Township Seeks Divorce (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 11, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
WANTS DIVORCE
Alleges Husband is Morose, Prefers Chair to Bed - and Oft-Repeated Threats of Suicide, Fail of Relief
After a test of less than a year Mrs. Cora Ward, wife of Allen E. Ward, a farmer in south Liberty [Township], is ready to acknowledge marriage is a failure. She brought suit for divorce from her husband in the local court Tuesday.
She states they were married February 28, 1914, and separated February 10, 1915.
She alleges her husband is sullen and morose, going for days without speaking unless compelled to. She sets out that frequently he displayed a disagreeable attitude by sitting up in a chair all night rather than go to bed. The complaint sets out that he frequently threatened to commit suicide and that on more than one occasion he slipped a pistol in his pocket and went to the barn with the avowed intention of ending things. At the present time, however, conditions are such that he is figuring in court as an individual and not as an estate.
Another cause for grievance was that he refused to provide a place for his family to live. He gave as an excuse, Plaintiff says, that if he did he would lose the place his mother promised him at her death.
The couple have one child, five months old, and the mother is asking for its custody.
WANTS DIVORCE
Alleges Husband is Morose, Prefers Chair to Bed - and Oft-Repeated Threats of Suicide, Fail of Relief
After a test of less than a year Mrs. Cora Ward, wife of Allen E. Ward, a farmer in south Liberty [Township], is ready to acknowledge marriage is a failure. She brought suit for divorce from her husband in the local court Tuesday.
She states they were married February 28, 1914, and separated February 10, 1915.
She alleges her husband is sullen and morose, going for days without speaking unless compelled to. She sets out that frequently he displayed a disagreeable attitude by sitting up in a chair all night rather than go to bed. The complaint sets out that he frequently threatened to commit suicide and that on more than one occasion he slipped a pistol in his pocket and went to the barn with the avowed intention of ending things. At the present time, however, conditions are such that he is figuring in court as an individual and not as an estate.
Another cause for grievance was that he refused to provide a place for his family to live. He gave as an excuse, Plaintiff says, that if he did he would lose the place his mother promised him at her death.
The couple have one child, five months old, and the mother is asking for its custody.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Obituary of Richard CAMPBELL (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 18, 1915 - page 1, column 5:
DEATH OF "DICK" CAMPBELL
Richard Campbell, a prominent retired farmer of Danville, died at Chapel Hill, N. Car., Sunday night, after a short illness with pneumonia. He went to that place a few weeks ago with the expectation of spending the winter. He was not feeling well when he left, but it was thought that the change would be beneficial. Relatives were summoned to his side on Wednesday of last week, and the news of his death came Monday morning. He was a man who stood high in the community, and the news of his death came as a distinct shock. He was about 63 years old. A daughter, Mrs. Edgar Stephenson, survives, and a brother, Sam Stephenson, resides at Hadley. The body was brought home for burial, arriving here at 7:55 this morning. Deceased was born in North Carolina and he was visiting relatives in that state when he was taken fatally ill. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church at 2:00 Friday afternoon.
DEATH OF "DICK" CAMPBELL
Richard Campbell, a prominent retired farmer of Danville, died at Chapel Hill, N. Car., Sunday night, after a short illness with pneumonia. He went to that place a few weeks ago with the expectation of spending the winter. He was not feeling well when he left, but it was thought that the change would be beneficial. Relatives were summoned to his side on Wednesday of last week, and the news of his death came Monday morning. He was a man who stood high in the community, and the news of his death came as a distinct shock. He was about 63 years old. A daughter, Mrs. Edgar Stephenson, survives, and a brother, Sam Stephenson, resides at Hadley. The body was brought home for burial, arriving here at 7:55 this morning. Deceased was born in North Carolina and he was visiting relatives in that state when he was taken fatally ill. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church at 2:00 Friday afternoon.
John WEST obituary (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 4, 1915 - page 8, column 4:
JOHN WEST DIES SUDDENLY
John West, a prominent farmer living north of Pecksburg, dropped dead Friday morning. His death was due to heart trouble. Mr. West was in a hog house when the fatal attack came on. He had been subject to the trouble for some time. The funeral was held from the home Sunday morning and burial was at Stilesville.
The widow and an adopted daughter survive. Deceased was a brother of Milo West of Greencastle, George West of this county, and Mrs. John Baron and Mrs. George Harvey of Clayton.
JOHN WEST DIES SUDDENLY
John West, a prominent farmer living north of Pecksburg, dropped dead Friday morning. His death was due to heart trouble. Mr. West was in a hog house when the fatal attack came on. He had been subject to the trouble for some time. The funeral was held from the home Sunday morning and burial was at Stilesville.
The widow and an adopted daughter survive. Deceased was a brother of Milo West of Greencastle, George West of this county, and Mrs. John Baron and Mrs. George Harvey of Clayton.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Elizabeth MARLEY Granted Divorce (1871)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in December 1871 in the Marion County Circuit Court, Elizabeth J. Marley's petition for divorce from Henry A. Marley (case #6656) was granted. Custody of the child, Albe Roy Marley, was granted to Elizabeth until the child was 12 years old, and she was awarded alimony in the amount of $2,265, which included $1,265 of the separate property that was in her possession at the time of the marriage. Henry was also to pay certain installments for the support and education of the child.
NOTE: This court order from Marion County appeared in the Hendricks County records in August 1873.
NOTE: This court order from Marion County appeared in the Hendricks County records in August 1873.
Urban POPE of Plainfield Sued For Paternity (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 11, 1915 - page 1, column 4:
PATERNITY SUIT
Urban Pope of Plainfield has been bound over to the circuit court under $200 bond to answer to a paternity suit brought by Alice Brewer, 16 years old, of Plainfield. Defendant was released on bond furnished by Cynthia Day. Plaintiff avers that she was frequently waylaid by defendant and Frosty Tucker and Earl McKnight, Plainfield boys, and made their victim.
[NOTE: Urban N. Pope married Clara M. Tucker on June 1, 1915, according to Hendricks County marriage records]
PATERNITY SUIT
Urban Pope of Plainfield has been bound over to the circuit court under $200 bond to answer to a paternity suit brought by Alice Brewer, 16 years old, of Plainfield. Defendant was released on bond furnished by Cynthia Day. Plaintiff avers that she was frequently waylaid by defendant and Frosty Tucker and Earl McKnight, Plainfield boys, and made their victim.
[NOTE: Urban N. Pope married Clara M. Tucker on June 1, 1915, according to Hendricks County marriage records]
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Eleanor (WISE) NELSON Granted Divorce (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in September 1873 Eleanor Nelson's petition for a divorce from Joseph Nelson (case #661) was granted. The divorce decree banned her from getting married again for a period of 2 years, gave her custody of the child, Emmazilla Nelson, and restored her maiden name, Eleanor Wise.
Birth of Noble H. HUGHES (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 21, 1915 - page 1, column 5:
HIS NAME'S NOBLE H.
A strange visitor came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Hughes near Chrismas, Ills., on the morning of Jan. 16th. Mrs. Hughes was formerly Miss Pearl Noble of Danville. No one knew just why the strange came nor for what reason he paid them a nocturnal visit. Evidently he was not a burglar, for he did not seem disposed to take any of the valuables from the home. Besides, he made no effort to escape when discovered by members of the household. In fact, all the members of the family immediately became so attached to him that they decided to keep him. Not knowing how to address him, it was decided to christen him Master Noble H. Hughes. The mother and father are very proud of their first-born son.
HIS NAME'S NOBLE H.
A strange visitor came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Hughes near Chrismas, Ills., on the morning of Jan. 16th. Mrs. Hughes was formerly Miss Pearl Noble of Danville. No one knew just why the strange came nor for what reason he paid them a nocturnal visit. Evidently he was not a burglar, for he did not seem disposed to take any of the valuables from the home. Besides, he made no effort to escape when discovered by members of the household. In fact, all the members of the family immediately became so attached to him that they decided to keep him. Not knowing how to address him, it was decided to christen him Master Noble H. Hughes. The mother and father are very proud of their first-born son.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Fred STEVENS obituary (1915)
From the Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 14, 1915 - page 1, column 6:
DEATH OF FRED STEVENS
Fred Stevens, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, died Friday night after a short illness with appendicitis. The boy had been ill for about a week, but he apparently grew better and the grave nature of his affliction was not realized until a short time before his death. The appendix ruptured before there was an opportunity to resort to an operation. The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday morning, being conducted by Rev. Anderson. Burial was at North Salem. The boy was a favorite among his playmates and his untimely death caused much sadness. There were many beautiful floral offerings at the funeral to express the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family.
DEATH OF FRED STEVENS
Fred Stevens, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, died Friday night after a short illness with appendicitis. The boy had been ill for about a week, but he apparently grew better and the grave nature of his affliction was not realized until a short time before his death. The appendix ruptured before there was an opportunity to resort to an operation. The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday morning, being conducted by Rev. Anderson. Burial was at North Salem. The boy was a favorite among his playmates and his untimely death caused much sadness. There were many beautiful floral offerings at the funeral to express the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family.
Edgar BOYD Adopted By Preston BROWN (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in May 1873 Preston Brown filed a petition to adopt Edgar Boyd, who would be 18 years old as of 14 May 1874 and who had no parents living. Brown's petition was granted, and Edgar's name was changed to Edgar B. Brown.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Keziah KENWORTHY Has Illegitimate Child (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), Keziah Kenworthy filed a bastardy suit against Marion Townsend (case #567). In September 1873, Townsend was found guilty of being the father of the bastard child that was born to Kenworthy on 1 January 1873. He was ordered to pay Kenworthy $500 for the maintenance of the child, payable in annual installments of $100.
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