Thursday, September 26, 2013
Adoption of Norma Catherine STEWART (1914)
According to an entry in a Hendricks County Probate Docket & Fee Book covering the years 1912 to 1915, in June 1914 the court heard a petition regarding the adoption of Norma Catherine Stewart by Alfred A. and Almira Kivett.
Adoption of Walter William CUTSINGER (1912)
According to an entry in a Hendricks County Probate Docket & Fee Book covering the years 1912 to 1915, in September 1912 the court heard a petition regarding the adoption of Walter William Cutsinger.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Clara (BIDDLE) BRADY Seeks Annulment (1925)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 1, 1925 - page 1, column 4:
FRAUDULENT MARRIAGE ALLEGATION OF COMPLAINT
Mrs. Clara Z. Brady wants her marriage with James M. Brady annulled, alleging that at the time of their pretended marriage, Aug. 2, 1925, defendant was a married man.
Plaintiff alleges that defendant represented himself to be a single man and believing such false representations to be true, and believing his name to be James M. Brady, she and he were married. She alleges that at the time defendant had an undivorced wife living in Chicago, that her name was Nellie Bouer and that defendant's true name is James M. Bouer. Plaintiff asks also that her name, Clara Z. Biddle, be restored.
FRAUDULENT MARRIAGE ALLEGATION OF COMPLAINT
Mrs. Clara Z. Brady wants her marriage with James M. Brady annulled, alleging that at the time of their pretended marriage, Aug. 2, 1925, defendant was a married man.
Plaintiff alleges that defendant represented himself to be a single man and believing such false representations to be true, and believing his name to be James M. Brady, she and he were married. She alleges that at the time defendant had an undivorced wife living in Chicago, that her name was Nellie Bouer and that defendant's true name is James M. Bouer. Plaintiff asks also that her name, Clara Z. Biddle, be restored.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1924-1927 added
An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1924 through 1927 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1930.
ABOUT THESE RECORDS: A docket and fee book contains a brief summary of a probate case, with notations of when the case was opened and closed as well as references to other record books. For more information on an estate case, you should consult probate order books and the probate packet itself (aka "loose papers").
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the probate docket and fee books for the years 1912-1930.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Adoption of Luella Rose KELLER (1926)
According to an entry in a Hendricks County Probate Docket & Fee Book covering the years 1924 to 1927, in February 1926 (probate case #3860) the court heard a petition from Maurice and Myrtle Buergelin to adopt Luella Rose Keller.
Monday, September 16, 2013
John BLANTON Assault & Battery Case (1867)
In the loose papers of Hendricks County probate records, an affidavit from James F. Blanton was found concerning a case involving his father, John Blanton. It reads:
"My name James F. Blanton - my age is twenty two years. I am a son of John Blanton and Delilah Blanton. I have lived all my life with them and was raised by them excepting that I was in the army three months and have visited occasionally for a few weeks at a time but made my home with my father and mother always until January 1866.
My father's treatment of mother was always kind - never saw him touch her in anger nor have I ever heard him threaten to harm her. He always provided well and kindly for her and the family. My mother has told me voluntarily since my return home with reference to the difficulty for which father is now prosecuted in this suit that it was her own fault that it occurred - that she was taunting my father and daring him to touch her and finally provoked him to slap her which she said he would not have done if she had not provoked him to it.
That she forgave him and is now sorry for this prosecution, that they are living together in friendship and have been all the time."
[NOTE: Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 10 (which covers 1867-1869) shows that in April 1867, John Blanton was found guilty of assault and battery and fined $25. In the 1870 Hendricks County census, John and Delilah Blanton were listed in Marion Township.]
"My name James F. Blanton - my age is twenty two years. I am a son of John Blanton and Delilah Blanton. I have lived all my life with them and was raised by them excepting that I was in the army three months and have visited occasionally for a few weeks at a time but made my home with my father and mother always until January 1866.
My father's treatment of mother was always kind - never saw him touch her in anger nor have I ever heard him threaten to harm her. He always provided well and kindly for her and the family. My mother has told me voluntarily since my return home with reference to the difficulty for which father is now prosecuted in this suit that it was her own fault that it occurred - that she was taunting my father and daring him to touch her and finally provoked him to slap her which she said he would not have done if she had not provoked him to it.
That she forgave him and is now sorry for this prosecution, that they are living together in friendship and have been all the time."
[NOTE: Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 10 (which covers 1867-1869) shows that in April 1867, John Blanton was found guilty of assault and battery and fined $25. In the 1870 Hendricks County census, John and Delilah Blanton were listed in Marion Township.]
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1934-1936 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 17 (which covers 28 November 1934 to 2 May 1936) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1936.
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, September 14, 2013
Research Tip: Hendricks County obituaries
Hendricks County newspapers are a logical place to look for obituaries of Hendricks County residents, but don't forget to also look in neighboring counties. This is particularly true if they lived in an area that was close to the county line. If they lived in the southern half of Hendricks County, for example, you may also want to check for an obituary in the newspapers of Morgan County. The Morgan County Public Library in Martinsville and the Mooresville Public Library both have obituary databases that you can search. The links to these databases, as well as other obituary indexes for Hendricks County residents, are available at http://www.hendcogen.org/obituaries.php.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Estate cases stricken from the court docket (September 1891)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Estate cases that were stricken from the court docket on September 7, 1891 after years of no activity - the name of the executor or administrator is in parentheses:
--Matilda Gregg estate (Washington Gregg); letters issued December 15, 1873
--Jane Green estate (Hiram Hadley); letters issued April 1, 1878
--Mary Hibbs estate (Dayton R. Black); letters issued June 6, 1877
--Elizabeth Hardin estate (William J. May); letters issued May 13, 1875
--John Lee estate (Kate Lee); letters issued July 23, 1879
--Thomas W. Morgan estate (Henry T. Green); letters issued December 18, 1876
--Thomas Morgan estate (E.H. Hall); letters issued March 12, 1883
--Benjamin H. Pierce estate (Catharine Pierce); letters issued August 9, 1876
--Abner Snoddy estate (H.L. McCormick); letters issued prior to 1858
--Joel Smith estate (Benjamin T. Smith); letters issued September 14, 1864
--John D. Trotter estate (Sarah Trotter); letters issued prior to 1870
--Sarah Wilkins estate (J.A.C. Dobson); letters issued October 17, 1870
--David Ballard estate (Amos H. Mills); letters issued September 14, 1877
--James Duncan estate (Benjamin Duncan); letters issued September 7, 1885
--Charles Moore estate (Martin Gregg); letters issued prior to 1876
Estate cases that were stricken from the court docket on September 7, 1891 after years of no activity - the name of the executor or administrator is in parentheses:
--Matilda Gregg estate (Washington Gregg); letters issued December 15, 1873
--Jane Green estate (Hiram Hadley); letters issued April 1, 1878
--Mary Hibbs estate (Dayton R. Black); letters issued June 6, 1877
--Elizabeth Hardin estate (William J. May); letters issued May 13, 1875
--John Lee estate (Kate Lee); letters issued July 23, 1879
--Thomas W. Morgan estate (Henry T. Green); letters issued December 18, 1876
--Thomas Morgan estate (E.H. Hall); letters issued March 12, 1883
--Benjamin H. Pierce estate (Catharine Pierce); letters issued August 9, 1876
--Abner Snoddy estate (H.L. McCormick); letters issued prior to 1858
--Joel Smith estate (Benjamin T. Smith); letters issued September 14, 1864
--John D. Trotter estate (Sarah Trotter); letters issued prior to 1870
--Sarah Wilkins estate (J.A.C. Dobson); letters issued October 17, 1870
--David Ballard estate (Amos H. Mills); letters issued September 14, 1877
--James Duncan estate (Benjamin Duncan); letters issued September 7, 1885
--Charles Moore estate (Martin Gregg); letters issued prior to 1876
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1892)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of January 6, 1892 [in vacation of the November 1891 term of court]:
--Alethea Coffin estate - will probated; Joseph J. Doan appointed executor
--Valentine Lingenfelter estate - will probated; H.B Lingenfelter appointed executor
--Sarah Woodward estate - will probated; W.W. Hocker appointed executor
--Manley Justice estate - Emery E. Phillips appointed administrator
--Simon P. Hagee estate - Elwood Stanley appointed administrator
Activity in probate cases as of January 6, 1892 [in vacation of the November 1891 term of court]:
--Alethea Coffin estate - will probated; Joseph J. Doan appointed executor
--Valentine Lingenfelter estate - will probated; H.B Lingenfelter appointed executor
--Sarah Woodward estate - will probated; W.W. Hocker appointed executor
--Manley Justice estate - Emery E. Phillips appointed administrator
--Simon P. Hagee estate - Elwood Stanley appointed administrator
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1891)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of May 2, 1891 [in vacation of the March 1891 term of court]:
--John W. Estep estate - will probated; I.N. Estep appointed executor
--John W. Brown estate - will probated
--Eleazar Harlan estate - will probated
--Eli S. Bray estate - Adam Beeman appointed administrator
--Catharine Todd estate - E.R. Ellis appointed administrator
--Moses Hadley estate - B.S. Hadley appointed administrator
--Heirs of Eli S. Bray guardianship - James W. Phillips appointed guardian
--Alice J. Hodson guardianship - Henry D. Hodson appointed guardian
--Marion Butterfield guardianship - B.S. Hadley appointed administrator
Activity in probate cases as of May 2, 1891 [in vacation of the March 1891 term of court]:
--John W. Estep estate - will probated; I.N. Estep appointed executor
--John W. Brown estate - will probated
--Eleazar Harlan estate - will probated
--Eli S. Bray estate - Adam Beeman appointed administrator
--Catharine Todd estate - E.R. Ellis appointed administrator
--Moses Hadley estate - B.S. Hadley appointed administrator
--Heirs of Eli S. Bray guardianship - James W. Phillips appointed guardian
--Alice J. Hodson guardianship - Henry D. Hodson appointed guardian
--Marion Butterfield guardianship - B.S. Hadley appointed administrator
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1891)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of January 5, 1891 [in vacation of the November 1890 term of court]:
--Samuel McPheeters estate - will probated; Samuel W. Williams appointed administrator with the will annexed
--James E. Montgomery estate - will probated; John L. Montgomery appointed executor
--Ruth Boyland estate - will probated; Enoch Dicks appointed executor
--Eddie, Charles and Doshia Shockency guardianship (minor heirs of William Shockency) - Stephen Shockency appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of January 5, 1891 [in vacation of the November 1890 term of court]:
--Samuel McPheeters estate - will probated; Samuel W. Williams appointed administrator with the will annexed
--James E. Montgomery estate - will probated; John L. Montgomery appointed executor
--Ruth Boyland estate - will probated; Enoch Dicks appointed executor
--Eddie, Charles and Doshia Shockency guardianship (minor heirs of William Shockency) - Stephen Shockency appointed guardian
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1890)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of September 1, 1890 [in vacation of the May 1890 term of court]:
--Lydia Frazee estate - will probated; Oliver Frazee appointed administrator
--John O'Toole estate - will probated; John J. O'Toole appointed administrator with the will annexed
--Sarah A. Hux estate - will probated; John T. Barnett appointed executor
--Haney E. Robards estate - will probated; Augusta A. Robards appointed administrator with the will annexed
--Mordecai Hadley estate - will probated; Joshua Hadley and Joseph J. Doan appointed executors
--James N. Tout estate - will probated; James M. Wills appointed executor
--Laura J. and Freddie A. Huff guardianship (minor heirs of Cynthia A. Huff) - Henry C. Coffin appointed guardian
--Thomas J. Conaty guardianship (person of unsound mind) - additional bond taken out for $28,000, with Franklin Landers and John Landers as the sureties
--Richmond & Adams surviving partnership - bond taken for $3600, with H.T. Storm, Thad S. Adams and W.L. Wilson as the sureties
--Daniel Cox estate - Benjamin G. Edmondson appointed administrator
--John A. Carter estate - Nancy Carter appointed administrator
--Sarah Ann Wilson estate - James M. Erganbright appointed administrator
--Mary A. Tinder estate - Michael Higgins, Sr. appointed administrator
--William J. Weaver estate - James A. Downard appointed administrator
--Delila A. Tinder estate - James A. Downard appointed administrator
Activity in probate cases as of September 1, 1890 [in vacation of the May 1890 term of court]:
--Lydia Frazee estate - will probated; Oliver Frazee appointed administrator
--John O'Toole estate - will probated; John J. O'Toole appointed administrator with the will annexed
--Sarah A. Hux estate - will probated; John T. Barnett appointed executor
--Haney E. Robards estate - will probated; Augusta A. Robards appointed administrator with the will annexed
--Mordecai Hadley estate - will probated; Joshua Hadley and Joseph J. Doan appointed executors
--James N. Tout estate - will probated; James M. Wills appointed executor
--Laura J. and Freddie A. Huff guardianship (minor heirs of Cynthia A. Huff) - Henry C. Coffin appointed guardian
--Thomas J. Conaty guardianship (person of unsound mind) - additional bond taken out for $28,000, with Franklin Landers and John Landers as the sureties
--Richmond & Adams surviving partnership - bond taken for $3600, with H.T. Storm, Thad S. Adams and W.L. Wilson as the sureties
--Daniel Cox estate - Benjamin G. Edmondson appointed administrator
--John A. Carter estate - Nancy Carter appointed administrator
--Sarah Ann Wilson estate - James M. Erganbright appointed administrator
--Mary A. Tinder estate - Michael Higgins, Sr. appointed administrator
--William J. Weaver estate - James A. Downard appointed administrator
--Delila A. Tinder estate - James A. Downard appointed administrator
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1890)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of May 5, 1890 [in vacation of the March 1890 term of court]:
--Effie May Long guardianship - Joseph Lamb appointed guardian
--Homer, Effie and Chester Hunt guardianship - Smith R. Davis appointed guardian
--Martha A. Moore estate - will probated; Jacob Chandler appointed executor
--Adam Jones estate - will probated
--Miranda A. Moon estate - Edward H. Conn appointed administrator
--Malachi Haley estate - ordered settled as insolvent.
Activity in probate cases as of May 5, 1890 [in vacation of the March 1890 term of court]:
--Effie May Long guardianship - Joseph Lamb appointed guardian
--Homer, Effie and Chester Hunt guardianship - Smith R. Davis appointed guardian
--Martha A. Moore estate - will probated; Jacob Chandler appointed executor
--Adam Jones estate - will probated
--Miranda A. Moon estate - Edward H. Conn appointed administrator
--Malachi Haley estate - ordered settled as insolvent.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1890)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of March 3, 1890 [in vacation of the January 1890 term of court]:
--William Graney estate - Richard Graney appointed administrator
--Fielding Null guardianship (minor heir of George Null) - Homer A. Benson appointed guardian
--Jacob T. and Malinda J. Palmer estates - petition granted to sell their interest in a drug store
Activity in probate cases as of March 3, 1890 [in vacation of the January 1890 term of court]:
--William Graney estate - Richard Graney appointed administrator
--Fielding Null guardianship (minor heir of George Null) - Homer A. Benson appointed guardian
--Jacob T. and Malinda J. Palmer estates - petition granted to sell their interest in a drug store
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1890)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of January 6, 1890 [in vacation of the November 1889 term of court]:
--Hannah H. Newman estate - Cyrus Osborn appointed administrator
--Benjamin E. Money estate - Isaac B. Waters appointed administrator
--Charles J. Lumpkin estate - Nancy A. Lumpkin appointed administrator; petition granted to continue his mercantile business
--Charlotte J. Piercy guardianship (minor heir of Reed Piercy) - John F. Keeney appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of January 6, 1890 [in vacation of the November 1889 term of court]:
--Hannah H. Newman estate - Cyrus Osborn appointed administrator
--Benjamin E. Money estate - Isaac B. Waters appointed administrator
--Charles J. Lumpkin estate - Nancy A. Lumpkin appointed administrator; petition granted to continue his mercantile business
--Charlotte J. Piercy guardianship (minor heir of Reed Piercy) - John F. Keeney appointed guardian
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Hendricks County guardianship index (1833-1861) added
An index to a Hendricks County guardianship docket book which covers 1833 to 1861 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index includes the name of the ward, as well as the name of their guardian and the year that letters were issued in the case.
Guardianship records are part of probate records, and additional information can be found in probate order books as well as probate "loose papers".
Guardianship records are part of probate records, and additional information can be found in probate order books as well as probate "loose papers".
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1889)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of September 2, 1889 [in vacation of the May term of court]:
--George L. Roach estate - will probated
--Rachel E. Smock estate - will probated
--Hamilton Huston estate - will probated; Enoch G. Hogate appointed administrator with the will annexed and ordered to dispose of certain personal property at a private sale
--James S. Jones estate - will probated; Mary Jones appointed executor
--Jesse N. Townsend estate - will probated; William Townsend appointed executor
--William M. Wilson estate - will probated; Orville W. Lowry appointed executor
--Katy Boswell estate - Mahlon Boyd appointed administrator
--Sarah Patterson estate - James H. Burns and Thomas J. Nash appointed administrators
--Nancy J. Jeffers estate - John W. Trotter appointed administrator
--Jonathan L. Moffitt estate - Catharine E. Moffitt appointed administrator
--Nancy Rennard estate - James M. Barlow appointed administrator
--Joseph Asher estate - Benjamin G. Edmondson appointed administrator
--John D. Kelleher guardianship - Thomas B. Keller appointed guardian
--Heirs of Elizabeth Huddleston guardianship - Fielding Huddleston appointed guardian
Activity in probate cases as of September 2, 1889 [in vacation of the May term of court]:
--George L. Roach estate - will probated
--Rachel E. Smock estate - will probated
--Hamilton Huston estate - will probated; Enoch G. Hogate appointed administrator with the will annexed and ordered to dispose of certain personal property at a private sale
--James S. Jones estate - will probated; Mary Jones appointed executor
--Jesse N. Townsend estate - will probated; William Townsend appointed executor
--William M. Wilson estate - will probated; Orville W. Lowry appointed executor
--Katy Boswell estate - Mahlon Boyd appointed administrator
--Sarah Patterson estate - James H. Burns and Thomas J. Nash appointed administrators
--Nancy J. Jeffers estate - John W. Trotter appointed administrator
--Jonathan L. Moffitt estate - Catharine E. Moffitt appointed administrator
--Nancy Rennard estate - James M. Barlow appointed administrator
--Joseph Asher estate - Benjamin G. Edmondson appointed administrator
--John D. Kelleher guardianship - Thomas B. Keller appointed guardian
--Heirs of Elizabeth Huddleston guardianship - Fielding Huddleston appointed guardian
Friday, September 6, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1889)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of May 6, 1889 [in vacation of the March term of court]:
--Ruth Jenkins estate - Lotan W. Jenkins appointed executor
--Amanda Leak estate - George L. Leak appointed administrator
--Thomas Muir estate - John Kendall appointed administrator
--Mary F. McMain guardianship (person of unsound mind) - Squire Thompson appointed guardian
--Elizabeth J. Hodson guardianship (person of unsound mind) - Henry D. Hodson appointed guardian
--Josiah McCormack estate - will probated
Activity in probate cases as of May 6, 1889 [in vacation of the March term of court]:
--Ruth Jenkins estate - Lotan W. Jenkins appointed executor
--Amanda Leak estate - George L. Leak appointed administrator
--Thomas Muir estate - John Kendall appointed administrator
--Mary F. McMain guardianship (person of unsound mind) - Squire Thompson appointed guardian
--Elizabeth J. Hodson guardianship (person of unsound mind) - Henry D. Hodson appointed guardian
--Josiah McCormack estate - will probated
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1889)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of March 4, 1889 [in vacation of the January term of court]:
--George R. Blackwell estate - Elisha Franklin appointed administrator
--Benjamin Allbright estate - Aaron Mills appointed administrator
--Robert McClelland estate - John W. Brown appointed administrator
--Hiram Mitchell, Sr. estate - Hiram Mitchell appointed administrator
--John W. Templin estate - James A. Downard appointed administrator de bonis non with the will annexed
--Susannah Pounds estate - James O. Parker appointed administrator
--Thomas C. Loyd estate - J.D. Cottingham appointed administrator
--Emma V. Warren guardianship (minor heir of Emma F. Warren) - Alva Warren appointed guardian
--Charles M. and Burton Rushton guardianship (minor heirs of William Rushton, Sr.) - Thomas E. Hamrick appointed guardian
--Philemon Phillips estate - will probated
--William M. Craven, Sr. estate - will probated
Activity in probate cases as of March 4, 1889 [in vacation of the January term of court]:
--George R. Blackwell estate - Elisha Franklin appointed administrator
--Benjamin Allbright estate - Aaron Mills appointed administrator
--Robert McClelland estate - John W. Brown appointed administrator
--Hiram Mitchell, Sr. estate - Hiram Mitchell appointed administrator
--John W. Templin estate - James A. Downard appointed administrator de bonis non with the will annexed
--Susannah Pounds estate - James O. Parker appointed administrator
--Thomas C. Loyd estate - J.D. Cottingham appointed administrator
--Emma V. Warren guardianship (minor heir of Emma F. Warren) - Alva Warren appointed guardian
--Charles M. and Burton Rushton guardianship (minor heirs of William Rushton, Sr.) - Thomas E. Hamrick appointed guardian
--Philemon Phillips estate - will probated
--William M. Craven, Sr. estate - will probated
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1932-1934 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 16 (which covers 24 November 1932 to 28 November 1934) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1934.
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.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Travis JOHNSON and Fanny DEE Charged With Adultery (1840)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 3 (April 1840 - April 1843), in April 1840 Travis Johnson and Fanny Dee were charged with adultery. Travis Johnson paid a $200 bond (with John Stewart as the surety on the bond) to appear at the next term of court. In October 1840, the court ruled that the charges were "insufficient in law", and the case was dismissed.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Milly DAVIS Charged With Adultery (1832)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in April 1832 Emilia "Milly" Davis, who had been charged with adultery and fornication, failed to appear in court. John Kearns, who had been the security on her bond, also failed to appear. In October 1832, they were still unable to find her. In April 1833, the county prosecutor announced the charges were being dropped.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
John KEARNS Charged With Adultery (1832)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in April 1832 John Kearns, who had been charged with adultery and fornication, failed to appear in court. Thomas Samuel, who had been the security on his bond, also failed to appear. In October 1832, he was still unable to be found; in April 1833, the county prosecutor told the court the charges were being dropped.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Andrew MILLER Charged With Adultery (1829)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in February 1829 Andrew Miller, who had been charged with adultery and fornication, failed to appear in court.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Hendricks County Divorce Index 1824-1900 Added
An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County from 1824 to 1900 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the order books of the Hendricks County Circuit Court (1824-1900) as well as the Hendricks County Court of Common Pleas (1853-1873).
Saturday, August 24, 2013
John and Polly MOOREMAN'S Adultery Charges Dismissed (1828)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in August 1828 the county prosecutor dropped the adultery and fornication charges against John C. and Polly Mooreman.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Andrew and Ann TURNER Charged With Adultery (1826)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in October 1826 Andrew Turner and Ann Turner were charged separately with adultery and fornication. In February 1827, Ann Turner was tried and found not guilty by the jury, and the county prosecutor dropped the charges against Andrew Turner.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Sally BRYAN (or HICKMAN) Charged With Adultery (1828)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in August 1828 Sally Bryan was charged with adultery and fornication. James W. Lacey, Joshua Allen, Barney Russell and John ?Bancomice? posted her bond for $50 for her to appear before the next term of court. In February 1829, she appeared in court under the name Sally Hickman. The jury heard the case and found her not guilty.
Bridget CORCORAN Granted Divorce (1900)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 45 (December 1899 - December 1900), in December 1900 (case #6941), Bridget Corcoran was granted a divorce from Thomas Corcoran. The petition stated that they were married in 1869 in Marion County, and that in 1878, Thomas had abandoned her and their 5 children, not contributing anything to her for support or maintenance.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Sarah TOUT Sues Benjamin N. MOBERLY For Breach of Marriage Contract (1839)
As appears in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 2 (October 1835 - September 1839), in March 1839 Basil Tout (on behalf of Sarah Tout) sued Benjamin N. Moberly for breach of marriage contract. Later that month the case was dismissed.
NOTE: Also in March 1839, Sarah Tout filed a case against Benjamin N. Moberly under the bastardy law (which dealt with getting payment from biological fathers for the care and support of illegitimate children). The bastardy case was also later dismissed after agreement by both parties.
NOTE: Also in March 1839, Sarah Tout filed a case against Benjamin N. Moberly under the bastardy law (which dealt with getting payment from biological fathers for the care and support of illegitimate children). The bastardy case was also later dismissed after agreement by both parties.
Melvina (EDWARDS) COCKERELL Granted Divorce (1900)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 45 (December 1899 - December 1900), in December 1900 (case #6962), Melvina Cockerell was granted a divorce from Thomas Cockerell. The petition stated that they were married April 5, 1891, and separated some time in the fall of 1891, and had not lived together since. Melvina also alleged that ever since their marriage, Thomas had neglected to make any provision for her support and maintenance. She stated that she was a lifelong resident of Hendricks County, whose name before marriage was Melvina Edwards. In granting the divorce, the court also granted her request to restore her maiden name.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Memorial for James G. MILES (1898)
Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 42 (March 1898 - February 1899) includes a memorial for lawyer James G. Miles, who died March 15, 1898. He was born July 2, 1827 in Parke County, Indiana, and was admitted to the bar in 1849 in Clay County, Indiana after having studied at law at Bloomington, Indiana. He married Susan J. Wade on November 12, 1850 in Franklin County, Kentucky. They had 14 children, 5 of whom died in infancy. The others - 7 daughters and 2 sons - survived, along with the widow.
In the Civil War, he joined Company M of the 71st Indiana Regiment (also known as the 6th Indiana Cavalry) and eventually was elevated to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (at Pulaski, Tennessee he was "pro marshal"). He was discharged on September 15, 1865. In October 1863, his family moved from Clay County to Danville, Hendricks County. When he was discharged in 1865, he joined them there, and he lived in Danville ever since.
While in Danville, he practiced law and served as a deputy in the county clerk and county auditor's offices. He also served in the House of Representatives in the Indiana legislature in the 1881 session.
The memorial notes:
"As a lawyer he was studious and painstaking. His practice was entirely on the civil side and largely in matters probate. He had the respect and goodwill of the bar and many friends in the community at large. As a citizen he stood well among us. The large number of children he reared and their character and worth, is a testimonial of a high order to his worth as a parent and citizen."
In the Civil War, he joined Company M of the 71st Indiana Regiment (also known as the 6th Indiana Cavalry) and eventually was elevated to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (at Pulaski, Tennessee he was "pro marshal"). He was discharged on September 15, 1865. In October 1863, his family moved from Clay County to Danville, Hendricks County. When he was discharged in 1865, he joined them there, and he lived in Danville ever since.
While in Danville, he practiced law and served as a deputy in the county clerk and county auditor's offices. He also served in the House of Representatives in the Indiana legislature in the 1881 session.
The memorial notes:
"As a lawyer he was studious and painstaking. His practice was entirely on the civil side and largely in matters probate. He had the respect and goodwill of the bar and many friends in the community at large. As a citizen he stood well among us. The large number of children he reared and their character and worth, is a testimonial of a high order to his worth as a parent and citizen."
Verne C. WALTON Adopted By Rachel PARKER (1900)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 45 (December 1899 - December 1900), in November 1900 Rachel C. Parker petitioned the court to adopt Verne C. Walton as her heir at law. John G. Walton and Cora Walton, the biological parents of Verne, filed their consent to the adoption. The court noted that Rachel was a "maiden relative" of Verne and approved the adoption, noting that his name would remain Verne C. Walton and he would remain in the sole care and custody of his biological parents.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Joshua ALLEN Charged With Bigamy (1829)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in August 1829 Joshua Allen was charged with bigamy. He was ordered to a pay $150 bond to appear in court, and Hampton Pennington was the surety on the bond. In April 1830, the county prosecutor dropped the charges against him.
NOTE: According to Hendricks County marriage records, Joshua Allen married Jane Turner in August 1827.
NOTE: According to Hendricks County marriage records, Joshua Allen married Jane Turner in August 1827.
Joshua PICKETT and Christena MARSHALL Charged With Adultery (1856)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Court of Common Pleas Order Book Volume 2 (February 1856 - November 1857), in February 1856 Joshua Pickett and Christena Marshall were charged with adultery. In May 1856, the county prosecutor came before the court and said they were no longer being prosecuted, and the case was dismissed.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Curtis KING Cited For Adultery, Barbarous Treatment in Divorce (1840)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 3 (April 1840 - April 1843), in April 1840 Hannah King was granted a divorce from Curtis King. The court found Curtis King guilty of committing adultery with Rebecca Harper, and he was also cited for "barbarous" treatment of Hannah. Curtis was found to be the owner of lands valued at $3,500 and personal effects valued at $500. Hannah was awarded 1/3 of the land, the same as if she were his widow.
Washington Township 1886 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Washington Township in 1886 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
John MARTIN Applies To Become Naturalized Citizen (1840)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), on 12 October 1840 John Martin filed his declaration of intent to become a naturalized citizen and to revoke his allegiance to Germany. He stated that he was born in March 1812 in Allendorff, Germany and in March 1836, at age 24, he departed from Bremen and arrived at the port of Baltimore on 1 May 1836. He had resided in Indiana for 2 years and 9 months prior to his application.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
John Adam PREBSTER Applies To Become Naturalized Citizen (1845)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), on 14 October 1845 John Adam Prebster, a native of the dukedom of Saxe Weimar in Germany and a farmer by occupation, filed his declaration of intent to become a naturalized citizen. He stated that in December 1803 he departed from the port of Hamburg in Germany and was age 24 when he arrived at the port of Philadelphia in April 1804.
John LINGERMANN Becomes Naturalized Citizen (1846)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), in April 1846 John Lingermann was made a naturalized citizen. A declaration of intention had been filed in the Hendricks Circuit Court more than 2 years before. Robert Ragan and Thomas Samuels testified that Lingermann had resided in Indiana for more than 5 years prior to the application. Lingermann renounced his allegiance to Wilhelm, prince of Hesse Cassel.
Monday, August 12, 2013
James LAMBERT Applies To Become Naturalized Citizen (1845)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), in October 1845 James Lambert filed his declaration of intent to become a naturalized citizen and to revoke his allegiance to Great Britain.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Middle Township 1886 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Middle Township in 1886 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Adultery Case Dropped Against Christian C. & Mary MILLER (1846)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), in April 1845 Christian C. Miller and Mary Miller (aka Mary Silley) were charged with adultery. In April 1846 the county prosecutor dismissed the case, after having looked in Marion County and Bartholomew County to have the papers served to the defendants.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Isabel CRUTCHEY Acquitted of Adultery (1845)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), in October 1844 Isabel Crutchey was indicted for committing adultery. John Triggs, Aaron Gamble and William Harris were among those on the prosecutor's witness list. In April 1845 the trial was held and the judge found her not guilty.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Hendricks County Officials Fined For Failure to Return Marriage Certificates (1840's)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 4 (October 1843 - April 1846), several officials were prosecuted under the law for failure to return completed marriage certificates to the county clerk:
- Benjamin B. Arnold - he was found guilty and fined $5.
- John Atler - his case was dismissed by the county prosecutor.
- Richard Barnes - pled guilty and was fined $30.
- Elisha W. Cadwell - pled guilty to 2 counts and was fined $5 per count.
- Thomas Cadwell - his 2 counts were dismissed by the county prosecutor.
- Isaac Crawford - his case was dismissed by the county prosecutor.
- Hiram Griggs - his case was dismissed by the county prosecutor.
- Thomas Harper - pled guilty and was fined $5.
- John Hooton - pled guilty to 4 counts and was fined $10, $15, $15 and $20, respectively.
- Benjamin Malone - pled guilty and was fined $15.
- Jacob Reynearson - pled guilty and was fined $5.
- Benjamin R. Smith - pled guilty and was fined $10.
- Basil Tout - his case was dismissed by the county prosecutor.
- Obediah Tincher - pled guilty on 2 counts and was fined $15 and $20, respectively; the other count was dismissed by the county prosecutor.
Hendricks County Officials Prosecuted for Failure to Return Marriage Certificates (1849)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 5 (October 1846 - October 1849), several officials were prosecuted under the law for failure to return completed marriage certificates to the county clerk:
- Joseph A. Martin - the county prosecutor dismissed the case in September 1847.
- Nathan Meredith - the county prosecutor dismissed the case in September 1847.
- Nathan Waters - pled guilty in March 1848 and was fined $10.
- Jacob Reynerson - pled guilty in March 1848 and was fined $15.
- Berry Burks - pled guilty to 2 counts in April 1849 and was fined $5 per count.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Charles ROACH Dismisses Divorce Suit, Criticizes Indiana Legislature (1852)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 6 (April 1850 - March 1853), on 28 September 1852 a dismissal was filed by Charles L. Roach in his petition for divorce against Elizabeth Roach. The dismissal included this sharply-worded denunciation of the Indiana General Assembly (which had the power to establish when the court terms would be held each year):
"Charles L. Roach, the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, being desirous of leaving this state and having no desire to ever return to the same again, and, owing to the gross ignorance of the members of the late legislature of Indiana, in so legislating, that thereby no court can be held in this county this fall, therefore I, the undersigned, hereby dismiss the above entitled suit at my own costs, and said Clerk will enter this order of dismissal on the order books of said court, Sept. 18th, 1852.
Charles Roach, Plaintiff
Attest C.C. Nave, his solicitor"
"Charles L. Roach, the plaintiff in the above entitled cause, being desirous of leaving this state and having no desire to ever return to the same again, and, owing to the gross ignorance of the members of the late legislature of Indiana, in so legislating, that thereby no court can be held in this county this fall, therefore I, the undersigned, hereby dismiss the above entitled suit at my own costs, and said Clerk will enter this order of dismissal on the order books of said court, Sept. 18th, 1852.
Charles Roach, Plaintiff
Attest C.C. Nave, his solicitor"
George FLASHMAN Becomes Naturalized Citizen (1848)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 5 (October 1846 - October 1849), in March 1848 George Flashman showed that he had filed a declaration of his intent to become a citizen more than 2 years before. James Green and John Pearcy testified that Flashman has lived in Indiana for more than 5 years. Flashman renounced his allegiance to Louis the first King of Berne and was proclaimed naturalized.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Zerilda WILLIAMS Delivers Illegitimate Child (1848)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 5 (October 1846 - October 1849), in March 1848 Zerilda Williams filed a complaint of bastardy against Levi Coleman. The complaint stated that on 25 January 1848 she gave birth to a male bastard child and that Levi Coleman was the father. In September 1848, Zerilda Hamilton (formerly Zerilda Williams) along with Samuel Hamilton, signed an affidavit dismissing the case.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Nancy JORDAN and James DUGAN Guilty of Adultery (1850)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 6 (April 1850 - March 1853), in April 1850 Nancy Jordan and James Dugan were charged with adultery. They were tried separately - Nancy Jordan was found guilty by the judge and fined $20; James Dugan was found guilty and fined $50. Nancy Jordan was unable to pay the fine and the court ordered her discharged from the sheriff's custody.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Directory of Hendricks County Doctors 1899 Added
An index of doctors in Hendricks County who had licenses from the state in 1899 has been added to the Directories section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This listing of doctors was extracted from The Second Annual Report of the Indiana State Board of Medical Registration and Examination For The Year Ending December 31, 1898 and December 31, 1899 (Indianapolis: William B. Burford, 1900)
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Plainfield library adds 1860 & 1870 Hendricks County mortality schedules
The Plainfield Public Library's Indiana Room has added microfilm of Hendricks County's 1860 and 1870 mortality schedules to their collection. The mortality schedule was a supplement to the federal census, taken during 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. It recorded information on people who had died within the previous year - so the 1860 mortality schedule is for those who died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860; the 1870 mortality schedule is for those who died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870. The mortality schedules included the person's occupation and the cause of death, which are even more important information because Indiana did not start keeping death records until 1882.
Plainfield library now has the 1850-1880 Hendricks County mortality schedules and is in the process of acquiring the mortality schedules for the other counties in Indiana. This microfilm was previously available only at the Indiana State Library and a few other repositories.
Plainfield library now has the 1850-1880 Hendricks County mortality schedules and is in the process of acquiring the mortality schedules for the other counties in Indiana. This microfilm was previously available only at the Indiana State Library and a few other repositories.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Guynn Cemetery Association Formed in Liberty Township (1858)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 8 (March 1858 - August 1861), in October 1858 articles of association for the Guynn Cemeterial Association were filed with the county. J.O. Riley donated the land for the burial grounds, and the following people all paid $50 or $100 for their membership in the association:
John Biddle
Joseph Bolen
Dureela Brady
Merill Brady
Mrs. Brady
William Douglass
Moses Guynn
Simon Hornaday
John Little
W.J. Maddox
Amos McCormick
Samuel McCormick
Isaac Petty
Nathan Petty
A.F. Shirts
B. Snodgrass
Jacob Tharpe
Cornelius Veatch
John S. Wood
Moses Wood
Harvey Woods
The election of their trustees was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Cartersburg.
NOTE: According to the Plainfield library's Hendricks County cemeteries index, Spring Hill Cemetery in Liberty Township (north of Cartersburg) is also known as Guynn Cemetery or Moon Cemetery.
John Biddle
Joseph Bolen
Dureela Brady
Merill Brady
Mrs. Brady
William Douglass
Moses Guynn
Simon Hornaday
John Little
W.J. Maddox
Amos McCormick
Samuel McCormick
Isaac Petty
Nathan Petty
A.F. Shirts
B. Snodgrass
Jacob Tharpe
Cornelius Veatch
John S. Wood
Moses Wood
Harvey Woods
The election of their trustees was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Cartersburg.
NOTE: According to the Plainfield library's Hendricks County cemeteries index, Spring Hill Cemetery in Liberty Township (north of Cartersburg) is also known as Guynn Cemetery or Moon Cemetery.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
George ARMSTRONG Adopted by Rev. DICKERSON (1866)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 9 (August 1861 - September 1866), in March 1866 Reverend Henry L. Dickerson of Danville filed a petition to adopt George Armstrong, who was born on 5 March 1864. Armstrong's father, George Armstrong of Leesburg, Kosciusko County, Indiana, was a soldier in the 30th Indiana Infantry who had lost his wife and was not able to care for the child, and thus he had signed an indenture with Dickerson back in 1864 relinquishing the care of the infant. Dickerson had cared for the infant for 22 months and the father's whereabouts were now unknown. The court approved the petition and changed the child's name to George Dickerson.
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1930-1932 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 15 (which covers 2 September 1930 to 24 November 1932) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1932.
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.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Civil War Photo of Josiah MARVEL
"Meet Union soldier and Hendricks County boy Josiah Marvel. Although only 15 years old, Marvel enlisted in the Seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteers in 1861. At the time, enlarging photographs was tedious work, and specialists reproduced and enhanced them with a crayon to increase contrast and hide blemishes. This portrait is a beautiful example of this early, but complicated, photographic process."
Caroline SPERLING Adopted (1870)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 11 (November 1869 - May 1871), in April 1870 Jesse M. Stevens of Danville filed a petition to adopt Caroline Sperling (age 10 years as of 26 April 1870). Neither of her parents were living and she was already residing with Stevens. The petition was granted, and the child's name was changed to Caroline Sperling Stevens.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Joseph MILLER and Jane FLETCHER Married (1861)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Court of Common Pleas Order Book Volume 4 (January 1860 - May 1861), on 24 May 1861 the judge of the Court of Common Pleas, John Coburn, shut down the court for the day so that he could go to Cartersburg to officiate the marriage of Lt. Joseph S. Miller ("formerly a worthy & highly esteemed member of the Danville Bar but now of the USA") and Miss Jane Fletcher. Among the witnesses present: Senator Blair and Ben Harrison of the Indianapolis Bar; Daggy of the Greencastle Bar; Harper of Cincinnati; Root of Indianapolis; Honest Ed Clark ("formerly of this place but now of Indianapolis") and Bill Astley.
Judge Coburn reportedly remarked that "it looked like War & Peace mixing together"; his escort C.F. Rooker said "it looked like preparing for Peace in time of War."
Judge Coburn reportedly remarked that "it looked like War & Peace mixing together"; his escort C.F. Rooker said "it looked like preparing for Peace in time of War."
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Peter RITTER Naturalized (1860)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Court of Common Pleas Order Book Volume 4 (January 1860 - May 1861), in July 1860 Peter Ritter, who had filed his declaration of intent in the Decatur County Circuit Court on 12 October 1851 [or 1854?], was naturalized. Ritter was a native of Hesse Darmstadt in Prussia.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
John STOEGER Naturalized (1860)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Court of Common Pleas Order Book Volume 4 (January 1860 - May 1861), in July 1860 John Stoeger, who had filed his declaration of intent in the Marion County Circuit Court on 16 July 1855, was naturalized. Stoeger was a native of Bavaria.
Monday, July 22, 2013
John M. ROBERTS Adopted (1873)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 13 (May 1873 - February 1874), in November 1873 William and Nancy Galbreath filed a petition to adopt John M. Roberts, born 1 January 1866. William Roberts, the child's father, consented to the adoption and the petition was granted, with the child's name changed to John M. Galbreath.
NOTE: In the order book, the last name is sometimes spelled GALBRAITH.
NOTE: In the order book, the last name is sometimes spelled GALBRAITH.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Raymond Eugene THOMPSON Adopted (1878)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 20 (June 1878 - February 1879), in October 1878 Levi E. Ballard and wife Maria W. Ballard filed a petition to adopt Raymond Eugene Thompson, who had been living with their family for a year and who was 5 years old as of 11 October 1878, with no father or mother living. Their petition was granted and his name was changed to Raymond Thompson Ballard.
Marion Township 1891 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Marion Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Lulu PECK Sues For Damage To Reputation (1896)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 40 (May 1896 - March 1897), in November 1896 Lulu O. Peck brought a suit against Mary E. Henson (case #6284) for damaging her reputation with her remarks. Lulu was the wife of Wesley Peck and the mother of a girl about age 9, and they resided in Clayton. Her suit alleged that Mary E. Henson had told Mrs. Binda Lookabill and Mrs. Millie Berlin that Lulu had been caught "doing something indecent", which they took to mean adultery. Henson then told them what she had heard from Daisy Elmore - that Daisy, Florence Wooden, Maggie & Mollie Crawley and Maud Johnson had looked underneath the blinds at the Peck's house on Halloween 1894 and witnessed Dr. Thrasher with "his hands in Lulu's bosom feeling her tities [sic]". Dr. Thrasher was said to have told Lulu he admired her Halloween costume - the girls reported it was a deep V-neck dress with short sleeves. Daisy Elmore was upset when she witnessed this, because Lulu had been talking about Daisy & Dr. Dryden and Daisy told Henson that Lulu "ain't nothing but a nasty dirty bitch". Henson was later heard, in the presence of J.O. Winstead, to say that Lulu Peck "is not a virtuous woman."
The jury agreed with Lulu Peck and awarded her $75 in damages.
NOTE: Thomas Wesley Peck (1858-1930) and Lulu O. Peck (1867-1937) are both buried in Clayton West Cemetery.
The jury agreed with Lulu Peck and awarded her $75 in damages.
NOTE: Thomas Wesley Peck (1858-1930) and Lulu O. Peck (1867-1937) are both buried in Clayton West Cemetery.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Benson EGGERS Still Legally Married At Time of Divorce (1898)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 41 (March 1897 - February 1898), in January 1898 Benson Eggers petition for divorce against Myrtle Eggers (case #6521) was heard. The judge noted that at the time Eggers had married the defendant, he had a legal wife still living, Rhoda Morgan Eggers, but that he had believed she was dead, thus that previous marriage was void.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Alonzo EARL Adopted (1896)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 40 (May 1896 - March 1897), in November 1896 William M. and Susan Dillon filed a petition to adopt Alonzo Earl, a child born 12 April 1875, who had been living with them since 23 June 1886. The child's parents were dead and he had no known living relatives. The petition was granted and the child's name was changed to Alonzo Dillon.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
William Everett PRITCHETT Adopted (1878)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 19 (October 1877 - March 1878), in February 1878 John McMillan filed a petition to adopt William Everett Pritchett, age about 2. The child's father was unknown; the child's mother, Martha J. Pritchett, consented to the adoption. The petition was granted and the child's name was changed to William Everett McMillan.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Spencer FOUSE Sent To Boys Reform School (1895)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 39 (May 1895 - April 1896), in November 1895, R.N. Harvey petitioned the circuit court to have Spencer Fouse committed to the Indiana Reform School for Boys in Plainfield. The petition was granted and he was ordered committed until he turned 21.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Memorial for Guilford A. McQUOWN (1890)
Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 34 (May 1890 - March 1891) includes an entry commemorating the death of lawyer Guilford A. McQuown:
"Guilford A. McQuown was admitted to the bar of Hendricks Circuit Court on the 17th day of March 1887, and died at his home in Shelby County, Indiana, on the 18th day of November 1890, and for a year and a half before his death he had been unable to practice his chosen profession on account of the sickness which terminated his life.
As a member of the bar he conducted himself so as to win the admiration and praise of all. He was industrious, honest and capable in the highest degree and had a most laudable ambition.
As a friend he was lovable and loyal. As a citizen he was on the right side of every moral question, and had an exalted admiration for the majesty of the law.
Therefore be it resolved, that in his death we have sustained a great loss, and that we extend our sympathies to his family and friends in their bereavement."
James L. Clark
L.A. Barnett
George C. Harvey
"Guilford A. McQuown was admitted to the bar of Hendricks Circuit Court on the 17th day of March 1887, and died at his home in Shelby County, Indiana, on the 18th day of November 1890, and for a year and a half before his death he had been unable to practice his chosen profession on account of the sickness which terminated his life.
As a member of the bar he conducted himself so as to win the admiration and praise of all. He was industrious, honest and capable in the highest degree and had a most laudable ambition.
As a friend he was lovable and loyal. As a citizen he was on the right side of every moral question, and had an exalted admiration for the majesty of the law.
Therefore be it resolved, that in his death we have sustained a great loss, and that we extend our sympathies to his family and friends in their bereavement."
James L. Clark
L.A. Barnett
George C. Harvey
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Luella KENDALL Adopted (1875)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 15 (January 1875 - October 1875), in October 1875 Hira and Rachel E. Kendall filed a petition to adopt Luella Kendall, age about 2 years. The petition stated that the child was illegitimate and the child's mother, Mary E. Kendall, was living with the petitioners and consented to the adoption. The petition was granted and the child's name was not changed.
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1928-1930 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 14 (which covers 3 November 1928 to 2 September 1930) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1930.
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, July 13, 2013
Memorial for Daniel F. HILL (1895)
Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 39 (May 1895 - April 1896) includes an entry commemorating the death of lawyer Daniel F. Hill:
"Daniel F. Hill enlisted in the 11th Ind. Vols. for three years, and was mustered into the U.S. service as a sergeant August 31, 1861, and after about two years' service was discharged for disability. On May 18th, 1864, he again enlisted and was mustered into the 132 Ind. Vols. as adjutant for one hundred days, and was honorably discharged on expiration of term of enlistment. He again entered the military service February 21, 1865, for twelve months, as captain of Co. G, 148 Ind. Vols., and served in that capacity until September 5th, 1865, when he was mustered out with his company.
Soon after the war he was elected Justice of the Peace, of Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, serving for several years. From Middle Township he moved to Danville, in the year 1889, where he resided until his death, June 9th, 1895. In the year 1872 he was admitted to the bar. While living in Middle Township he was engaged in farming and conducting a store in the village of Pittsboro. In 1892 he was elected prosecuting attorney of this the 55th judicial circuit, and filled the office for the term of two years.
For more than a year he had been a great sufferer. The Bar extends to his family their most sincere sympathy in their bereavement."
Charles Foley, Chairman
E.G. Hogate, Secretary
"Daniel F. Hill enlisted in the 11th Ind. Vols. for three years, and was mustered into the U.S. service as a sergeant August 31, 1861, and after about two years' service was discharged for disability. On May 18th, 1864, he again enlisted and was mustered into the 132 Ind. Vols. as adjutant for one hundred days, and was honorably discharged on expiration of term of enlistment. He again entered the military service February 21, 1865, for twelve months, as captain of Co. G, 148 Ind. Vols., and served in that capacity until September 5th, 1865, when he was mustered out with his company.
Soon after the war he was elected Justice of the Peace, of Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, serving for several years. From Middle Township he moved to Danville, in the year 1889, where he resided until his death, June 9th, 1895. In the year 1872 he was admitted to the bar. While living in Middle Township he was engaged in farming and conducting a store in the village of Pittsboro. In 1892 he was elected prosecuting attorney of this the 55th judicial circuit, and filled the office for the term of two years.
For more than a year he had been a great sufferer. The Bar extends to his family their most sincere sympathy in their bereavement."
Charles Foley, Chairman
E.G. Hogate, Secretary
Mary Elizabeth REED Changes Name (1892)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 36 (July 1892 - August 1893), in December 1892 Mary Elizabeth Reed filed a petition to change her name, noting that her first husband, Moses H. Spencer, was dead and she was divorced from her second husband, David F. Reed, who had since married again. Her petition was granted and her name was changed to Mary Elizabeth Spencer.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Doctor Sanders PORTER Adopted (1896)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 39 (May 1895 - April 1896), in February 1896, Reason R. Reader petitioned the circuit court to adopt Doctor Sanders Porter as his heir-at-law, noting that Porter's mother was dead and the whereabouts of his father were unknown. The court granted his petition, noting that Porter's name would not be changed.
NOTE: The 1900 Hendricks County census (enumeration of the town of Danville) shows Reason R. Reader born April 1838 and among those listed in his household is "grandson" Doc Porter born January 1890.
NOTE: The 1900 Hendricks County census (enumeration of the town of Danville) shows Reason R. Reader born April 1838 and among those listed in his household is "grandson" Doc Porter born January 1890.
Henry FRANK Sent To Reform School For Boys (1895)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 39 (May 1895 - April 1896), in November 1895, Francis White petitioned the circuit court for Henry Frank, age 12, to be committed to the Indiana Reform School for Boys in Plainfield because he was "incorrigible and vicious". The petition was granted and he was ordered committed until he turned 21.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Plainfield library adds 1850 & 1880 Hendricks County mortality schedules
The Plainfield Public Library's Indiana Room has added microfilm of Hendricks County's 1850 and 1880 mortality schedules to their collection. The mortality schedule was a supplement to the federal census, taken during 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. It recorded information on people who had died within the previous year - so the 1850 mortality schedule is for those who died between 1 June 1849 and 31 May 1850; the 1880 mortality schedule is for those who died between 1 June 1879 and 31 May 1880. The mortality schedules included the person's occupation and the cause of death, which are even more important information because Indiana did not start keeping death records until 1882.
Plainfield library is in the process of acquiring the microfilm of the 1860 and 1870 Hendricks County mortality schedules, as well as the mortality schedules for the other counties in Indiana. This microfilm was previously available only at the Indiana State Library and a few other repositories.
Plainfield library is in the process of acquiring the microfilm of the 1860 and 1870 Hendricks County mortality schedules, as well as the mortality schedules for the other counties in Indiana. This microfilm was previously available only at the Indiana State Library and a few other repositories.
George L. LEAK Prosecuted For Illegitimate Child (1886)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 28 (June 1885 - March 1886), George L. Leak was prosecuted (case #4502) on a charge of bastardy, on behalf of Clara A. Myers. In March 1886, Myers told the court that the child in question had died in February 1886. She stated that for the care of the child during its lifetime, Leak had paid her $100 cash and a promissory note for $75 that was due in 6 months. She withdrew her charges of breach of marriage promise and seduction, and thus the case was dismissed.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Oliver J. LAND Sent to Boys Reform School (1895)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 39 (May 1895 - April 1896), during the September 1895 term of circuit court, John H. Land petitioned the court to have his son, Oliver J. Land, age 9, committed to the Indiana Reform School for Boys in Plainfield because he was "incorrigible." The petition was granted and he was ordered committed until he turned 21.
Adultery Alleged in ARNOLD Divorce Case (1885)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 28 (June 1885 - March 1886), the judge in the divorce case of George W. Arnold vs. Kellie E. Arnold (Case #4243) granted a divorce in June 1885 to the husband, noting:
- the couple was married 15 November 1877
- 2 children were born to the couple, now living
- on 30 January 1885 the wife abandoned her husband and infant children to be with William Clark, with whom she has been living in a state of adultery every since
- the husband is to be given the care and custody of the children
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Mary Etta COWLEY Changes Name (1895)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 39 (May 1895 - April 1896), Mary Etta COWLEY filed a petition in June 1895 to change her name. The petition was granted and her name was changed to Mary Etta PIERSON. NOTE: Thomas W. Cowley and Mary Etta Cowley were granted a divorce in Civil Order Book Volume 38.
Support Ordered During HORNADAY Divorce Case (1885)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 28 (June 1885 - March 1886), while the divorce case of Edom H. Hornaday vs. Emily Hornaday (Case #4318) was pending, the husband was to provide support for the wife as follows:
"It is ordered by the court in this cause that the plaintiff shall until the next term of this court make suitable provision for his wife's comfortable support either at home or at some other suitable place where she may desire to board, and in that event he is to pay her board and in case she prefer to remain at home she is to have entire control of the house with the furniture therein except one room downstairs to be selected by the defendant, which the plaintiff is to have the privilege of occupying if he so desire. And plaintiff's wife is to have the choice of cows now on the premises, all the garden, all the fruit and all the poultry, and all the roasting ears, and of the field for the use of the family that she may desire. And the plaintiff is in no way to disturb or threaten the defendant, and he is to have full control of the balance of the stock, the farming implements, the cordwood and the use of the barn and growing crops. And he is not to dispose of his interest in the real estate without his wife's consent."
"It is ordered by the court in this cause that the plaintiff shall until the next term of this court make suitable provision for his wife's comfortable support either at home or at some other suitable place where she may desire to board, and in that event he is to pay her board and in case she prefer to remain at home she is to have entire control of the house with the furniture therein except one room downstairs to be selected by the defendant, which the plaintiff is to have the privilege of occupying if he so desire. And plaintiff's wife is to have the choice of cows now on the premises, all the garden, all the fruit and all the poultry, and all the roasting ears, and of the field for the use of the family that she may desire. And the plaintiff is in no way to disturb or threaten the defendant, and he is to have full control of the balance of the stock, the farming implements, the cordwood and the use of the barn and growing crops. And he is not to dispose of his interest in the real estate without his wife's consent."
Monday, July 8, 2013
Hendricks County Circuit Court Judge Appointed (1886)
source: Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 28 (June 1885 - March 1886)
On March 10, 1886, after 3 straight days of Hendricks County Circuit Court Judge Alex C. Ayers failing to appear for the term of court, Hendricks County Auditor John Kendall, County Clerk William R. McClelland and County Sheriff William P. Ayers followed state law and met to appoint Charles Foley as the judge pro tem, to preside over the circuit court.
NOTE: Later that month Judge Ayers returned to preside over cases.
On March 10, 1886, after 3 straight days of Hendricks County Circuit Court Judge Alex C. Ayers failing to appear for the term of court, Hendricks County Auditor John Kendall, County Clerk William R. McClelland and County Sheriff William P. Ayers followed state law and met to appoint Charles Foley as the judge pro tem, to preside over the circuit court.
NOTE: Later that month Judge Ayers returned to preside over cases.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Hendricks County 1955 Special Census Added
An index of a special census taken in Hendricks County in 1955 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The special census was of males over the age of 21 and was taken by the various township assessors as part of an Indiana law to help determine counties' population for their allotment in the state legislature.
Friday, July 5, 2013
REMINDER: July Work Session for Hendricks County Probate Records
Saturday, July 27 at Plainfield library is the next scheduled work session for Hendricks County probate records - stop by anytime from 10 am to 4 pm to help unfold and organize some of Hendricks County's probate records from the 1860's and 1870's. Lunch is on your own, with a variety of eating options in Plainfield.
This is part of the Indiana Genealogical Society's ongoing project to preserve and digitize these court records, which date back to the founding of the county in 1824. These probate records include estates and guardianships and the receipts and other documents give fascinating details of what life was like back then.
Please register for the work session - register online through the library's events calendar, or contact their Indiana Room staff - phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114; e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net.
This is part of the Indiana Genealogical Society's ongoing project to preserve and digitize these court records, which date back to the founding of the county in 1824. These probate records include estates and guardianships and the receipts and other documents give fascinating details of what life was like back then.
Please register for the work session - register online through the library's events calendar, or contact their Indiana Room staff - phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114; e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Memorial for Christian C. Nave (1884)
Hendricks County Civil Order Book Volume 27 (March 1884 - April 1885) includes a memorial for lawyer Christian C. Nave, who died August 3, 1884:
DEATH OF CHRISTIAN C. NAVE
Come now L.M. Campbell, E.G. Hogate and Charles Foley and present to the Court a memorial relative to the death of Christian C.Nave, a member of the Bar of this Court, which on motion was ordered spread of record as the sentiments of the Court and members of the Bar thereof and which is accordingly done and is in words as follows, to wit:
The undersigned as a committee appointed by the Bar of Danville to put in form the sentiments of the bar relative to the labors and life of the late Col. C.C. Nave, sys as the sentiments of the bar, that in the indomitable energy and ceaseless labor exhibited by him in the discharge of his professional duties, they have much to admire and initiate. He has closed a professional career in Danville, continuing almost for fifty years, and during all of that time we three think it probable, that the interests of none of his clients ever suffered by reason of any neglect or any inattention on his part, a commendation that can be spoken of scarcely any other lawyers. When he undertook a cause, he devoted himself to the interests of his clients to the exclusion of every other consideration. He was a public spirited citizen and contributed largely to every enterprise that was calculated to develop the country, by some of which he lost large sums of money. He was a clever neighbor, a faithful husband and kind and indulgent father. More than thirty two years ago his wife died, leaving him with five children to raise, and every old citizen of Danville will bear cheerful testimony as to his faithful endeavors in that regard. To those who, knowing him only of late years, looked upon him as a fretful and petulant man, we beg to remind them that for almost a third of a century he led the lonely wife of a widower and that for many years his children have been married and gone, and that incident to the misfortune of humanity, he met with much that was harrowing to his very soul. We only wonder that he could endure so much so long and perform his part so well as he did. At the ripe age of nearly eighty-one years he has been gathered to his father's. Peach to his ashes.
Committee:
L.M. Campbell
E.G. Hogate
Charles Foley
DEATH OF CHRISTIAN C. NAVE
Come now L.M. Campbell, E.G. Hogate and Charles Foley and present to the Court a memorial relative to the death of Christian C.Nave, a member of the Bar of this Court, which on motion was ordered spread of record as the sentiments of the Court and members of the Bar thereof and which is accordingly done and is in words as follows, to wit:
The undersigned as a committee appointed by the Bar of Danville to put in form the sentiments of the bar relative to the labors and life of the late Col. C.C. Nave, sys as the sentiments of the bar, that in the indomitable energy and ceaseless labor exhibited by him in the discharge of his professional duties, they have much to admire and initiate. He has closed a professional career in Danville, continuing almost for fifty years, and during all of that time we three think it probable, that the interests of none of his clients ever suffered by reason of any neglect or any inattention on his part, a commendation that can be spoken of scarcely any other lawyers. When he undertook a cause, he devoted himself to the interests of his clients to the exclusion of every other consideration. He was a public spirited citizen and contributed largely to every enterprise that was calculated to develop the country, by some of which he lost large sums of money. He was a clever neighbor, a faithful husband and kind and indulgent father. More than thirty two years ago his wife died, leaving him with five children to raise, and every old citizen of Danville will bear cheerful testimony as to his faithful endeavors in that regard. To those who, knowing him only of late years, looked upon him as a fretful and petulant man, we beg to remind them that for almost a third of a century he led the lonely wife of a widower and that for many years his children have been married and gone, and that incident to the misfortune of humanity, he met with much that was harrowing to his very soul. We only wonder that he could endure so much so long and perform his part so well as he did. At the ripe age of nearly eighty-one years he has been gathered to his father's. Peach to his ashes.
Committee:
L.M. Campbell
E.G. Hogate
Charles Foley
Monday, July 1, 2013
Plainfield library adds Plainfield High School class photos index
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Lincoln Township 1891 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Lincoln Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1927-1928 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 13 (which covers 5 February 1927 to 3 November 1928) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1928.
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, June 16, 2013
Liberty Township 1891 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Liberty Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1925-1927 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 12 (which covers 27 May 1925 to 29 January 1927) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1927.
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, June 8, 2013
Indiana Legislature Validates Town of North Salem's Incorporation (1903)
Source: Laws of the State of Indiana passed at the sixty-third regular session of the General Assembly (Indianapolis: William B. Burford, 1903)
According to Acts of 1903, Chapter 164 [approved March 9, 1903], the incorporation of the town of North Salem in Hendricks County is hereby legalized - all its elections, its proceedings and ordinances (including levying/collection of taxes) are hereby declared to be legal and valid.
According to Acts of 1903, Chapter 164 [approved March 9, 1903], the incorporation of the town of North Salem in Hendricks County is hereby legalized - all its elections, its proceedings and ordinances (including levying/collection of taxes) are hereby declared to be legal and valid.
Austin Pierson Earns A Belated $218 Salary As Middle Township Trustee (1903)
Source: Laws of the State of Indiana passed at the sixty-third regular session of the General Assembly (Indianapolis: William B. Burford, 1903)
According to Acts of 1903, Chapter 28 [approved February 25, 1903], Austin Pierson is to be paid $218 by the Hendricks County Commissioners, as payment for his salary as the township trustee for Middle Township in 1882. The act says that Pierson served as Middle Township Trustee from April 1882 until April 1886, and that his annual report for 1882 mentioned a salary of $218, which the county commissioners approved, but when he turned over his township funds in 1886, he forgot to deduct the $218 from it.
According to Acts of 1903, Chapter 28 [approved February 25, 1903], Austin Pierson is to be paid $218 by the Hendricks County Commissioners, as payment for his salary as the township trustee for Middle Township in 1882. The act says that Pierson served as Middle Township Trustee from April 1882 until April 1886, and that his annual report for 1882 mentioned a salary of $218, which the county commissioners approved, but when he turned over his township funds in 1886, he forgot to deduct the $218 from it.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Franklin Township 1886 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Franklin Township in 1886 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Hendricks County Formed By Indiana Legislature (1824)
Source: The revised laws of Indiana, adopted and enacted by the General Assembly at their eighth session (Corydon: Carpenter and Douglass, 1824)
According to Acts of 1824, Chapter 19 [approved December 20, 1823], effective April 1, 1824, Hendricks County is formed out of part of Wabash County, with these boundaries:
According to Acts of 1824, Chapter 19 [approved December 20, 1823], effective April 1, 1824, Hendricks County is formed out of part of Wabash County, with these boundaries:
- Beginning at southeast corner of Section 20 in Township 14 North, Range 2 East
- Then west, 20 miles to the east line of Putnam County
- Then north 20 miles with said line, to the northwest corner of Section 18 in Township 17 North, Range 2 West
- Then east 20 miles to the northwest corner of Marion County
- Then south 20 miles with said line, back to the beginning.
- William Templeton of Lawrence County
- William McCulloch of Monroe County
- Calvin Fletcher of Marion County
- Abel Cole of Shelby County
- John Smiley of Johnson County
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1923-1925 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 11 (which covers 20 August 1923 to 26 May 1925) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1925.
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, May 19, 2013
Eel River Township 1891 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Eel River Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Hendricks County marriage applications index 1922-1923 added
An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 10 (which covers 14 January 1922 to 17 August 1923) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1923.
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.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Hendricks County probate records - work session in Plainfield
Want to get an idea of what life was like in the mid-1800's? Stop by the Plainfield Public Library on Saturday, July 27 any time from 10 am to 4 pm to help unfold and organize some of Hendricks County's probate records.
This is part of the Indiana Genealogical Society's continuing effort to preserve and digitize Hendricks County's early probate records, which are currently stored in the courthouse basement. Unfolding and organizing the documents is crucial preparation for the end goal - being digitized and put online for free access at the Indiana Genealogical Society's website.
Since the Indiana Genealogical Society began this project, almost 3,000 probate records have been worked on, and 700 records are online. These records include receipts from doctors for making house calls, orders for tombstones (including the inscriptions to be written on them), and even original documents for Civil War service and a land purchase from the federal government.
You can stay for as little or as long as you like - lunch is on your own. Please register with the library – register online through the library's calendar of events or by contacting the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.
Questions? Contact the Indiana Genealogical Society - e-mail webmaster@indgensoc.org.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Union Township 1886 Landowners Index Added
An index to landowners in Union Township in 1886 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is of the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book, which was used to determine how much property tax the landowner owed each year.
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