Name change of Kevin HELMS (1969)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 116 (January 1969 - March 1970), in October 1969, Kevin O'Shea Helms petitioned the court (case # C 69-223) to change his name to Kevin O'Shea Sabo. This petition was granted.

Adoption of James Gerald FLANDERS (1941)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in May 1941 a petition was filed (case #6624) by Arthur and Esther Aubrey to adopt James Gerald Flanders. The petition was granted.

Hendricks County divorce index 1970-1971 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1970-1971 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 117 (7 March 1970 - 16 June 1971).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. NOTE: In August 1963, the Hendricks County Superior Court was created, and it could preside over divorce cases just as the Circuit Court could. The set of order books for the Superior Court have not been digitized or indexed.

Adoption of Wilbur DARNELL (1939)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1939 John and Mary Bybee filed a petition (case #6459) to adopt Wilbur Darnell, a minor child. His parents, Wilbur and Edna Darnell, both gave their consent. The petition was granted, and his name was changed to Wilbur Darnell Bybee.

Adoption of Frances Pearl AULBY (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in May 1938 a petition was filed (case #6396) to adopt Frances Pearl Aulby, a minor child. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Frances Pearl Cox.

Marion Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Marion 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.

Richard BUTCHER divorce case dismissed due to his death (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in November 1968, Richard L. Butcher's divorce case against Agnes Butcher (case # C 68-160) was dismissed because the court was advised that he had died in April 1968.

Adoption of Shirley Ann WILSON (1941)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in April 1941 a petition was filed by Fred C. and Julia L. Fisher (case #6618) to adopt Shirley Ann Wilson, age 5. Her mother, Grace Wilson, and her grandmother, Martha Lyenberger, both gave their written consent, and her father, Nealie J. Wilson, appeared in court and gave his consent. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Shirley Ann Fisher.

Adoption of Charles PENCE (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1938 Elmer Thornton Ragan and Mary Lee Ragan filed a petition (case #6384) to adopt Charles Pence. The petition was granted, and his name was changed to Charles Pence Ragan.

Name change of John Henry ASMANN (1940)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in October 1940 a petition was filed (case #6592) by John Henry Asmann to change his name to John Henry Thomas. The petition was granted.

Clay Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Clay 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 Robert Lynn JOHANTAGES (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in December 1968, Robert Lynn Johantages petitioned the court (case # C 68-436) to change his name to Robert Lynn Stayte. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Mary Elizabeth HADLEY (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in March 1938 Amie M. Hadley filed a petition (case #6383) to adopt Mary Elizabeth Hadley, age 22. Her mother, Bernice Hadley, was dead; her father, Walter E. Hadley, was Amie's husband, and he gave his consent. The petition was granted.

Adoption of Donna Lamese MIDDLETON (1940)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1940 a petition was filed (case #6584) by John Reedy to adopt Donna Lamese Middleton. Her mother filed her written consent, and the petition was granted. Her name was changed to Donna Lamese Reedy.

Hendricks County divorce index 1969-1970 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1969-1970 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 116 (24 January 1969 - 6 March 1970).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1987. NOTE: In August 1963, the Hendricks County Superior Court was created, and it could preside over divorce cases just as the Circuit Court could. The set of order books for the Superior Court have not been digitized or indexed.

Adoption of James Henry LEISMAN (1938)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in January 1938 Sylvester and Dorott Coffman filed a petition (case #6368) to adopt James Henry Leisman, a minor child. His mother, Dorothea Coffman, gave her consent; the residence of his father, Leslie J. Thomas, was unknown. The petition was granted, and his name was changed to James Henry Coffman.

Name change of Mary Elizabeth YEAGER (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in December 1968, Mary Elizabeth Yeager petitioned the court (case # C 68-382) to change her name to Frances Elizabeth Yeager. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Judith Anne BECK (1937)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1937 Morris C. and Anna Thomas filed a petition (case #6345) to adopt Judith Anne Beck, a minor child. Her parents, Everett and Eleanor Beck, both gave their consent. The petition was granted.

Adoption of Vera Jean OVERSTREET (1937)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in September 1937 Wilbur and Beulah S. Wilson filed a petition (case #6343) to adopt Vera Jean Overstreet, a neglected child of Putnam County. The petition was granted.

List of Danville High School students in 1959 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Danville High School in 1959 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Danville High School 1959 yearbook, Tom Tom, which is in the collection of the Plainfield library.