Adoption of Jon Bertrand THOMPSON (1936)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1936 a petition was filed (case #6219) to adopt Jon Bertrand Thompson, a minor child. His mother, Mary E. Thompson, filed her written consent, and the petition was granted. His name was changed to Jon Bertrand Flathers.

Hendricks County divorce index 1966-1967 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1966-1967 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 114 (18 November 1966 - 29 December 1967).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1982. NOTE: In August 1963, the Hendricks County Superior Court was created, and it could hear divorce cases just as the Circuit Court could. The set of order books for the Superior Court have not been digitized or indexed.

Name change of Kerry M. HAUK (1967)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 114 (November 1966 - December 1967), in August 1967, Kerry M. Hauk petitioned the court (case # C 67-196) to change his name to Kerry M. Perkins. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Patricia May SMITH (1936)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in February 1936 Dott D. Copeland filed a petition (case #6215) to adopt Patricia May Smith. Her mother, Lavonn E. Smith Copeland, filed her written consent, and the petition was granted. Her name was changed to Patricia May Copeland.

Name change of Marion Lee HAUSER (1966)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 114 (November 1966 - December 1967), in December 1966, Marion Lee Hauser petitioned the court (case # C 66-371) to change his name to Lee Marion Hauser. This petition was granted.

Brown Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Brown 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 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 Loren Bruce LANTZ (1935)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1935 Lowell and Arline Maxwell filed a petition (case #6195) to adopt Loren Bruce Lantz. His mother, Marguerite Lantz, filed her written consent, and the petition was granted. His name was changed to Loren Bruce Maxwell.

Name change of Edward RADER (1965)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 112 (October 1964 - November 1965), in September 1965, Edward Rader petitioned the court (case # C 65-248) to change his name to Harold Edward Rader. This petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1965-1966 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1965-1966 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 113 (8 November 1965 - 17 November 1966).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1982.

Adoption of Grace M. DICKEY (1934)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in November 1934 John B. and Julia F. Graham filed a petition (case #6137) to adopt Grace M. Dickey. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Grace M. Graham.

Name change of Wilbur C. SLINKARD (1965)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 112 (October 1964 - November 1965), in June 1965, Wilbur C. Slinkard petitioned the court (case # C 65-290) to change his name to Charles Wilburn Slinkard. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Octavius Owen WALLER (1932)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1932 Charles Turpin filed a petition (case #5053) to adopt Octavius Owen Waller, a minor child. His mother, Ruth Turpin, filed her written consent, and the petition was granted.

List of Cascade High School students in 1979 added

An index of the students in grades 9-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1979 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1979 yearbook, Colossus.

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

Name change of Betty GILTNER (1965)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 112 (October 1964 - November 1965), in January 1965, Betty Giltner petitioned the court (case # C 64-315) to change her name to Betty Norman. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Mary Katherine BOXLEY (1933)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in November 1933 John W. Hanger filed a petition (case #6055) to adopt Mary Katherine Boxley, a minor child. Her mother, Elizabeth Hanger, filed her written consent, and the petition was granted - the child's name was changed to Mary Katherine Hanger.

Hendricks County divorce index 1964-1965 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1964-1965 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 112 (9 October 1964 - 5 November 1965).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1972.

Name change of Karen Sue KASEY (1964)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 112 (October 1964 - November 1965), in October 1964, Karen Sue Kasey petitioned the court (case # C 64-247) to change her name to Karen Sue Stockton. Because she was a minor, the petition was filed by Jane A. Stockton. This petition was granted.

Lincoln Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln 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 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 Ronald Wayne HAGEN (1966)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 113 (November 1965 - November 1966), in January 1966, Ronald Wayne Hagen petitioned the court (case # C 65-451) to change his name to Ronald Wayne Robbins. Ronald's parents, James D. Hagen and Mildred L. Hagen, filed their consent to the name change. The petition was granted.

List of Washington Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Washington 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 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.