An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1951-1952 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 100 (18 April 1951 - 26 June 1952).
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1959.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1945-1946 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 25 (which covers 10 October 1945 through 25 October 1946) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1946.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Hendricks County obituaries index updated
Entries from 2014 have been added to the database Deaths from The Republican's Year in Review, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The Republican is a weekly newspaper published in Danville, Indiana. Once a year it publishes a special "Year in Review" issue, which includes a listing of the deaths that were mentioned in each issue of that year.
This database includes the person's name and the issue of the newspaper their obituary appeared in. It now covers 1892-2014.
This database includes the person's name and the issue of the newspaper their obituary appeared in. It now covers 1892-2014.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Hendricks County divorce index 1950-1951 added
An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1950-1951 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 99 (7 March 1950 - 17 April 1951).
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1959.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1959.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Memorial for Charles Virgil SEARS (1955)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 103 (September 1954 - October 1955), the death of Charles Virgil Sears on May 29, 1955 led the Hendricks County Bar to issue this memorial about him in the circuit court minutes of June 1, 1955:
"He was a native of Hendricks County, having been born near Danville on February 17, 1875. Here Virgil lived during most of his life.
He graduated from Danville High School and Central Normal College, and later continued his education at National Normal University in Lebanon, Ohio.
Virgil began the practice of law in Hendricks County in 1903 and practiced in this county actively until his retirement about 1946.
He was active in political affairs and held the office of Prosecuting Attorney for Hendricks County from 1903 to 1907, and again in 1911 and 1912. From 1934 to 1942, he was Hendricks County Republican Chairman.
At the time of his death, he was the second oldest member of the Hendricks County Bar.
He had been a member of the Board of Directors of the Danville State Bank for the past twenty years, and for the last fifteen years, had been President of that Bank. He had served as town attorney for Danville and Clayton, and also as attorney for Hendricks County.
Virgil was a conscientious student of the law and one of the most capable attorneys that Danville has produced. He was quiet and unassuming and to become acquainted with him was to respect and admire him and his knowledge of the law.
He had the confidence of all of those with whom he came in contact; and his entire life can be pointed to as an example of any young lawyer who aspires to be a capable, honest and well-respected attorney.
In his passing, our profession generally, and the Hendricks County Bar in particular, have lost an affable, courteous, quiet, learned and able member.
The members of his family have lost a kind and loving husband and father; and the community has lost an outstanding and valuable citizen."
"He was a native of Hendricks County, having been born near Danville on February 17, 1875. Here Virgil lived during most of his life.
He graduated from Danville High School and Central Normal College, and later continued his education at National Normal University in Lebanon, Ohio.
Virgil began the practice of law in Hendricks County in 1903 and practiced in this county actively until his retirement about 1946.
He was active in political affairs and held the office of Prosecuting Attorney for Hendricks County from 1903 to 1907, and again in 1911 and 1912. From 1934 to 1942, he was Hendricks County Republican Chairman.
At the time of his death, he was the second oldest member of the Hendricks County Bar.
He had been a member of the Board of Directors of the Danville State Bank for the past twenty years, and for the last fifteen years, had been President of that Bank. He had served as town attorney for Danville and Clayton, and also as attorney for Hendricks County.
Virgil was a conscientious student of the law and one of the most capable attorneys that Danville has produced. He was quiet and unassuming and to become acquainted with him was to respect and admire him and his knowledge of the law.
He had the confidence of all of those with whom he came in contact; and his entire life can be pointed to as an example of any young lawyer who aspires to be a capable, honest and well-respected attorney.
In his passing, our profession generally, and the Hendricks County Bar in particular, have lost an affable, courteous, quiet, learned and able member.
The members of his family have lost a kind and loving husband and father; and the community has lost an outstanding and valuable citizen."
Friday, January 2, 2015
Nina SIMS receives $72,000 in alimony (1955)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 103 (September 1954 - October 1955), in July 1955 Nina Sims was granted a divorce from Frank Z. Sims (case #19724). Their case had originally been filed in Marion County Superior Court but had later been transferred to Hendricks County Circuit Court. As part of the divorce decree, Nina was to receive several items from their house at 1128 North Oakland Avenue in Indianapolis as well as their farm in Johnson County, plus the deeds to three graves they had purchased in Memorial Park Cemetery on the east side of Indianapolis. Frank was to pay her $72,407.93 in alimony, plus $10,551 for her attorney fees (he already having paid $3,500 for her attorney fees).
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Memorial for Carey W. GASTON (1951)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 100 (April 1951 - June 1952), the death of Carey W. Gaston in December 1951 led the Hendricks County Bar to issue this memorial about him in the circuit court minutes of December 20, 1951:
"Carey W. Gaston first saw the light of day in Seaman, Ohio, on the 17th day of December, 1875. In his early youth, he adopted Indiana as his home and in Danville the greater portion of his life was spent. He came to Central Normal College in 1897 where he taught Mathematics, Penmanship and Commercial Law for many years. During those early years he studied law in the Indiana Law School at Indianapolis, which is now a branch of the Indiana University School of Law; while there met Iris T. Bell who became his wife November 25, 1903. On June 12, 1901, Mr. Gaston was admitted to the practice of law in the Hendricks County Bar and on the same date, John T. Hume, of Stilesville, Indiana, was admitted to the Hendricks County Bar. On that date, he formed a partnership of the practice of law with John T. Hume and this association continued for more than forty years. A most profitable partnership experience was ended when John T. Hume died on the 21st of October, 1944. Mr. Gaston continued in the practice of the law from that time until his death.
For many years Mr. Gaston was associated with all civic and local government agencies. He was, for many years, County Attorney for the County Commissioners of Hendricks County. He was for many years a valuable member of the Board of Children's Guardians and rendered much service in helping with the problems of the widows and orphan children back in the days before 1935 and before a Welfare Department came into existence. Mr. Gaston was a believer in public education. He was proud of his heritage as a son of a Civil War veteran; he loved his Masonic Fraternity; he loved his Church, and above all, he loved his home and his family. His only daughter, Marjorie, will probably miss him most of all.
Mr. Gaston held the court and the profession of the law in high esteem. He was conscientious and thorough. Most inexperienced members of the Bar could always obtain his valuable counsel. Today the Court, the Bar and the public pay tribute marking the close of a valuable and interesting career.
Claude D. Raber
A.J. Stevenson
BAR COMMITTEE
"
"Carey W. Gaston first saw the light of day in Seaman, Ohio, on the 17th day of December, 1875. In his early youth, he adopted Indiana as his home and in Danville the greater portion of his life was spent. He came to Central Normal College in 1897 where he taught Mathematics, Penmanship and Commercial Law for many years. During those early years he studied law in the Indiana Law School at Indianapolis, which is now a branch of the Indiana University School of Law; while there met Iris T. Bell who became his wife November 25, 1903. On June 12, 1901, Mr. Gaston was admitted to the practice of law in the Hendricks County Bar and on the same date, John T. Hume, of Stilesville, Indiana, was admitted to the Hendricks County Bar. On that date, he formed a partnership of the practice of law with John T. Hume and this association continued for more than forty years. A most profitable partnership experience was ended when John T. Hume died on the 21st of October, 1944. Mr. Gaston continued in the practice of the law from that time until his death.
For many years Mr. Gaston was associated with all civic and local government agencies. He was, for many years, County Attorney for the County Commissioners of Hendricks County. He was for many years a valuable member of the Board of Children's Guardians and rendered much service in helping with the problems of the widows and orphan children back in the days before 1935 and before a Welfare Department came into existence. Mr. Gaston was a believer in public education. He was proud of his heritage as a son of a Civil War veteran; he loved his Masonic Fraternity; he loved his Church, and above all, he loved his home and his family. His only daughter, Marjorie, will probably miss him most of all.
Mr. Gaston held the court and the profession of the law in high esteem. He was conscientious and thorough. Most inexperienced members of the Bar could always obtain his valuable counsel. Today the Court, the Bar and the public pay tribute marking the close of a valuable and interesting career.
Claude D. Raber
A.J. Stevenson
BAR COMMITTEE
"
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Memorial for John Creighton BALL (1951)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 100 (April 1951 - June 1952), the death of John Creighton Ball on November 30, 1951 led the Hendricks County Bar to issue this memorial about him in the circuit court minutes of December 3, 1951:
"John Creighton Ball, the son of Van and Iva Ball, was born at Williamsburg, Indiana, December 19, 1893.
He attended Grammar School and High School at Williamsburg, Indiana, and studied law under Judge Bond in Richmond, Indiana, prior to being admitted to the Bar. He was a veteran of World War I.
He has surviving him his wife, Dora Ball, two children by a former marriage, Robert Ball, Santa Monica, California, and Emma DeArmound of Ocean Beach, California, and one sister, Edna Wickersham of Williamsburg, Indiana.
After being admitted to the Bar, he practiced law in Richmond for approximately fifteen years, after which he moved his law office to Indianapolis for about two years. He has been practicing in Danville for the past twelve years.
Our belonged brother and friend received his final summons to appear before the Bar of Justice on November 30, 1951.
"
"John Creighton Ball, the son of Van and Iva Ball, was born at Williamsburg, Indiana, December 19, 1893.
He attended Grammar School and High School at Williamsburg, Indiana, and studied law under Judge Bond in Richmond, Indiana, prior to being admitted to the Bar. He was a veteran of World War I.
He has surviving him his wife, Dora Ball, two children by a former marriage, Robert Ball, Santa Monica, California, and Emma DeArmound of Ocean Beach, California, and one sister, Edna Wickersham of Williamsburg, Indiana.
After being admitted to the Bar, he practiced law in Richmond for approximately fifteen years, after which he moved his law office to Indianapolis for about two years. He has been practicing in Danville for the past twelve years.
Our belonged brother and friend received his final summons to appear before the Bar of Justice on November 30, 1951.
"
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Ernest NUGENT granted annulment (1953)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 101 (June 1952 - September 1953), in January 1953 Ernest W. Nugent was granted an annulment from Carrie E. Nugent (case #19180). Their marriage of October 5, 1952 was declared to be void because it had been brought about by Carrie's fraud and deception.
Monday, December 29, 2014
William EDWARDS granted divorce (1952)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 100 (April 1951 - June 1952), in June 1952 William Edwards was granted a divorce from Lillieth Edwards (case #18994). He was given custody of their children - Dora Edwards (age 5), Bennie Leon Edwards (age 6), Arnold Ray Edwards (age 4), William Herbert Edwards (age 8) and Juanita Edwards (age 2) - with Lillieth to receive visitation rights.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1943-1945 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 24 (which covers 13 November 1943 through 6 October 1945) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1945.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Cova SPEAR granted divorce (1951)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 100 (April 1951 - June 1952), in November 1951 Cova Spear was granted a divorce from Denzil Spear (case #18824). Cova was given custody of their 5 children: Marie Spear (age 14), Jean Spear (age 12), Kay Spear (age 10), Barbara Spear (age 7) and Mildred Spear (age 5) and Denzil was ordered to pay her $15 a week for child support.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Marjorie DOUGLAS granted annulment (1951)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 100 (April 1951 - June 1952), in September 1951 Marjorie J. Thornton was granted an annulment from Hobart D. Thornton (case #18771). Their marriage of August 19, 1946 was declared to be void and she was restored to her maiden name, Marjorie J. Douglas.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Lillian JOHNSON granted divorce (1951)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 100 (April 1951 - June 1952), in July 1951 Lillian Frances Johnson was granted a divorce from Imel Johnson (case #18650). Imel was stationed in Korea and custody of their adopted child Michael Dee Johnson was given to his paternal grandmother, Edna Johnson, with Lillian given visitation rights. Imel was also to pay Lillian $50 a month until he returned from service and to pay his mother Edna $100 a month for child support.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Memorial for Wiley C. DORSETT (1953)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 101 (June 1952 - September 1953), the death of Wiley C. Dorsett on June 12, 1953 led the Hendricks County Bar to issue this memorial about him in the circuit court minutes of June 16, 1953:
"Wiley C. Dorsett, son of Jehu and Cynthia Ann Dorsett, was born on April 28, 1897 at French Lick, Indiana, where he received his public schooling.
Her served his country with honor in World War I and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
He came to Danville in the year 1921, attended Central Normal College and was graduated in 1925. He studied law at Benjamin Harrison Law School in Indianapolis and was admitted to practice law before the Hendricks County Bar on the 25th day of November, 1925. For a short time he was engaged in the abstracting business in Danville. Thereafter he was connected with the Legal Department for the Prudential Insurance Company of Indianapolis.
Although he did not engage actively in the general practice of law, he became and was an authority on real estate and mortgage law and his opinions on these matters were highly respected by the profession.
Patriotic service to his community, state and nation did not terminate with his military service. Since 1941 he had served as Chairman of the Hendricks County Selective Service Board. He was a charter member of the Benjamin Harrison Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Past Commander of Hendricks County Post No. 118 of the American Legion and was also Past Commander of Sixth District of the American Legion. For many years he had served this organization actively and well in many capacities. He had received the unanimous endorsement of his Post of the Office of Southern Vice-Commander of the Indiana Department of the American Legion.
Since taking up his residence in Danville some thirty years ago he had been active in community and civic affairs. He was a member of the Danville Christian Church. He had served as President of the Danville Lions Club and Commercial Club and was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, Columbia Club of Indianapolis and Danville Conservation Club.
He had an abiding faith in the young people in this community and willingly gave much time and faithful service in helping them. For many years he was active in scouting, both on community and state level. He was a member of the Central Indiana Scout Committee and in 1948 received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor in scouting.
Wiley C. Dorsett received the final summons at Danville on June 12, 1953, and answered the call to that High Tribunal in which no error is committed, where mercy prevails and where all must appear before the Great Judge of mankind.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Irene Martin, and a grandson, Craig Randall Martin, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also by three brothers, Willard Dorsett, St. Louis, Missouri, Charles Dorsett, French Lick, Indiana, and John Dorsett of Bloomington, Indiana.
Once again the bell has tolled and we meet to pay tribute to the memory of and mourn the untimely loss of an honored member of our profession. One who was kind, gentle, patient, unassuming, courteous and friendly in his dealings with his fellow man; one who was devoted to his community, state and nation and one who lived a life consistent with his convictions. Whatever might have been his faults let us write them in the sands where even the soft winds and gentle rains will obliterate them, but let his virtues be inscribed on the tablets of our memory and forever cherished in our hearts.
Respectfully submitted,
George W. Hadley
Joe Stevenson
Richard J. Groover
Committee
"
"Wiley C. Dorsett, son of Jehu and Cynthia Ann Dorsett, was born on April 28, 1897 at French Lick, Indiana, where he received his public schooling.
Her served his country with honor in World War I and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
He came to Danville in the year 1921, attended Central Normal College and was graduated in 1925. He studied law at Benjamin Harrison Law School in Indianapolis and was admitted to practice law before the Hendricks County Bar on the 25th day of November, 1925. For a short time he was engaged in the abstracting business in Danville. Thereafter he was connected with the Legal Department for the Prudential Insurance Company of Indianapolis.
Although he did not engage actively in the general practice of law, he became and was an authority on real estate and mortgage law and his opinions on these matters were highly respected by the profession.
Patriotic service to his community, state and nation did not terminate with his military service. Since 1941 he had served as Chairman of the Hendricks County Selective Service Board. He was a charter member of the Benjamin Harrison Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Past Commander of Hendricks County Post No. 118 of the American Legion and was also Past Commander of Sixth District of the American Legion. For many years he had served this organization actively and well in many capacities. He had received the unanimous endorsement of his Post of the Office of Southern Vice-Commander of the Indiana Department of the American Legion.
Since taking up his residence in Danville some thirty years ago he had been active in community and civic affairs. He was a member of the Danville Christian Church. He had served as President of the Danville Lions Club and Commercial Club and was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, Columbia Club of Indianapolis and Danville Conservation Club.
He had an abiding faith in the young people in this community and willingly gave much time and faithful service in helping them. For many years he was active in scouting, both on community and state level. He was a member of the Central Indiana Scout Committee and in 1948 received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor in scouting.
Wiley C. Dorsett received the final summons at Danville on June 12, 1953, and answered the call to that High Tribunal in which no error is committed, where mercy prevails and where all must appear before the Great Judge of mankind.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Irene Martin, and a grandson, Craig Randall Martin, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also by three brothers, Willard Dorsett, St. Louis, Missouri, Charles Dorsett, French Lick, Indiana, and John Dorsett of Bloomington, Indiana.
Once again the bell has tolled and we meet to pay tribute to the memory of and mourn the untimely loss of an honored member of our profession. One who was kind, gentle, patient, unassuming, courteous and friendly in his dealings with his fellow man; one who was devoted to his community, state and nation and one who lived a life consistent with his convictions. Whatever might have been his faults let us write them in the sands where even the soft winds and gentle rains will obliterate them, but let his virtues be inscribed on the tablets of our memory and forever cherished in our hearts.
Respectfully submitted,
George W. Hadley
Joe Stevenson
Richard J. Groover
Committee
"
Mary TYLER granted divorce (1950)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 99 (March 1950 - April 1951), in December 1950 Mary E. Tyler was granted a divorce from Harold E. Tyler (case #18587). At the time of the divorce decree, their 2 children, Gayle Wayne Tyler (age 6) and Robert Eugene Tyler (age 5), were staying with their paternal grandparents (Raymond T. Tyler and Vallie Tyler, 1525 Mary Drive, Indianapolis) - they were to stay there until the end of the school year, then custody was to be given to Harold and Mary was to receive reasonable visitation privileges. The children's maternal grandparents, Clarence P. Staggs and Elizabeth Staggs of Parke County, were to have visitation privileges at their home during the summer months and other times through the year as could be arranged.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Fannie ADAMS granted divorce (1950)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 99 (March 1950 - April 1951), in July 1950 Fannie M. Adams was granted a divorce from Glenn F. Adams (case #18518), with Glenn unable to appear in court because he was in Indiana State Prison. Fannie was given custody of their children, Kenneth Wayne Adams (age 14) and Crystal Lenor Adams (age 12), with Glenn ordered to pay $7 a week in child support within 30 days after being released from prison.
Dorothy DENNEY granted divorce (1950)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 99 (March 1950 - April 1951), in June 1950 Dorothy Denney was granted a divorce from Floyd Lee Denney (case #18485). Dorothy was given custody of their children: Dale Denney (age 8), Russell Denney (age 6), Evelyn Ruth Denney (age 4) and Brenda Jo Denney (age 1), with Floyd ordered to pay Dorothy $15 a week for child support until September 1950, at which time the child support would go up to $20 a week. Floyd was to have visitation rights on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, beginning by picking them up after Sunday school and returning them to their mother's home in Clayton by 6 pm.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
List of Eel River Township landowners in 1919 added
An index of the landowners in Eel River Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Carl PEPPER granted divorce for wife's insanity (1950)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 99 (March 1950 - April 1951), in May 1950 Carl P. Pepper was granted a divorce from Mabel Pepper (case #18490) on the grounds of Mabel's insanity. Mabel had been committed to the Richmond State Hospital more than 5 years before and was ruled to be incurably insane. Carl was given custody of their son, Bob Pepper.
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