Alice BREWER delivers illegitimate child (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in May 1915 Alice Brewer filed a bastardy suit against Urben Pope (case #9331) for the birth of her illegitimate child. Because Urben was under the age of 21, William P. Reagan was appointed as his guardian ad litem for the court proceedings. The court ruled that Urben was the father and ordered him to pay $425 to B.W. Anderson for the support of the child, and that B.W. Anderson was to act as the trustee for the money and make a report to the court every 3 years.

May LAWSON granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in November 1915 May Lawson was granted a divorce from Harry Lawson (case #9495). She was given custody of their child, Tharel Lawson.

Amos MAYBERRY granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in October 1915 Amos F. Mayberry was granted a divorce from Eliza A. Mayberry. Eliza was given $400 alimony, plus all their household goods, poultry, family stores and garden products. Their children were old enough that they were to be allowed to choose which parent to live with.

Ruth JOHNSON granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in September 1915 Ruth Johnson was granted a divorce from Pleasant M. Johnson (case #9433). She was given custody of their child, Merion F. Johnson, and ordered not to remarry for 2 years.

Adoption of Gertrude WRIGHT (1917)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 64 (January 1917 - October 1917), in March 1917 Charles C. Walls and wife Ada A. Walls of Danville filed a petition to adopt Gertrude Wright (case #9802). Gertrude was 34 years old (born 25 December 1882) and her mother was dead; her father Edward D. Wright had not been heard from for 4 years. The court granted the petition and changed her name to Gertrude Wright Walls.

Nancy DeMARCUS granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in September 1915 Nancy Emeline DeMarcus was granted a divorce from Bratcher Bradford DeMarcus (case #9446). She was given custody of their children - Bratcher DeMarcus and Bruce DeMarcus - and $800 alimony, plus $20 a month in child support for September through May.

List of Brown Township landowners in 1895 & 1899 added

Indexes of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1895 and 1899 have been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

These indexes are from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include 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.

Arnold PUCKETT paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1916)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 63 (June 1916 - January 1917), Arnold Puckett (inmate #7426) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on February 13, 1912 and paroled on June 7, 1915. In June 1916, he was fully discharged.

Goldie STRADER granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in June 1915 Goldie Strader was granted a divorce from Charles Strader (case #9392) on the grounds of cruel and inhumane treatment. She was given custody of their children - Merrill Hughes Strader (age 5) and Milburn Strader (age 4 months) - and awarded $15 a month in child support for the months of May-November ($10 a month for the months December-April).

Willard GIBSON paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), Willard Gibson (inmate #7684; court case #4951) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on October 7, 1912 and paroled on September 23, 1914. In October 1915, he was fully discharged.

Squire M.B. VEATCH granted divorce (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), in October 1914 Squire M.B. Veatch was granted a divorce from Jessie E. Veatch (case #9241). He was given custody of their children - Loal, George W., Audrey Agnes and Mary A. Veatch. Jessie was given visitation rights for 2 hours once a month in Squire's home.

Wilburn MATTOX granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in March 1915 Wilburn Mattox was granted a divorce from Cloda Mattox (case #9262). Cloda was given custody of their child, Verle F. Mattox, and awarded $5 a week for child support. This child support was to be paid to the Marion County Juvenile Court. Wilburn was given visitation rights of once a week and once a month was to be allowed to take Verle from Friday night until Monday morning.

Charles PFIESTER paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), Charles Pfiester (inmate #6675) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on January 11, 1910 and paroled on July 24, 1913. In August 1914, he was fully discharged.

Cora WARD granted divorce (1915)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 61 (March 1915 - November 1915), in May 1915 Cora Ward was granted a divorce from Alden E. Ward (case #9362). She was given custody of their son, Alden Leo Ward, and awarded $8 a month for child support. Alden E. was given visitation rights the 1st Sunday afternoon of the month.

Mary PAUL granted divorce (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), in June 1914 Mary E. Paul was granted a divorce from John W. Paul (case #9164). Mary was given custody of their daughters Anna Bell Paul and Edna Paul; custody of their son Ray Paul was given to Samuel A. Little and custody of their son Samuel Paul was given to Edward and Etta Hogan.

Recount ordered for Center Township Trustee election (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), in November 1914, Martin Mitchell filed a petition (case #9282) for a recount of the ballots for the November 3 election of the Center Township Trustee, in which George L. Christie had been declared the winner.

L.A. Barnett, Ed Crawley and J.E. Humston were appointed by the court to do the recount. They declared the results of their recount to be:

--Martin Mitchell - 358 votes received
--George L. Christie - 355 votes received
--John M. Stout - 204 votes received

Martin Mitchell was declared the winner, by a margin of 3 votes over George L. Christie.

Grant ALLEE paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), Grant Allee (inmate #6897) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on October 5, 1910 and paroled on July 22, 1913. In August 1914, he was fully discharged.

Inez MENDENHALL delivers illegitimate child (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), in October 1914 Inez Mendenhall filed a bastardy suit against Herschel Montgomery for her illegitimate child (case #9138). Inez was under the age of 21, and the child died 3 days after its birth. The case was dismissed after it was reported that suitable provision had been made for the last sickness and burial of the child.

Virgie MORPHEW granted divorce (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), in June 1914 Virgie Morphew was granted a divorce from James Robert Morphew (case #9209), after he failed to appear in court. Virgie was given custody of their child Goldie Gladys Morphew and James was to pay $6 a month in child support.

Forest BALDWIN paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), Forest Baldwin (inmate #6851) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on July 2, 1910 and paroled on March 6, 1913. In March 1914, he was fully discharged.

Hendricks County guardianship docket index (1906-1912) added

An index to a Hendricks County guardianship docket book which covers January 1906 through July 1912 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 date that the case began.

Guardianship records are part of probate records, and additional information can be found in probate order books as well as probate "loose papers".

July 5 Next Session for Preserving Hendricks County Probate Records

Saturday, July 5 at Plainfield Public Library is the next session for working on Hendricks County probate records - stop by the library's 2nd floor anytime from 10 am to 4 pm to help unfold and organize some of Hendricks County's probate packets from the 1870's through the 1890's. Lunch is on your own, with a variety of eating options in the area.

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 packets include estates and guardianships. The receipts and other original papers in them give fascinating details of what life was like back then. Over 3,600 probate packets have been worked on, and over 800 are online already.

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.

Hendricks County divorce index 1911-1912 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County in 1911-1912 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 57 (which covers 3 October 1911 through 5 July 1912).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1914.

Adoption of Alta McCREARY (1911)

From Hendricks County court records:

In June 1911, Lida R. Scearce filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Alta McCreary. Alta was 26 years old on 26 February 1911. In September 1890, Scearce had gotten Alta from the orphans home in Knightstown, with both her parents dead at the time.

The petition was granted and Alta's name was changed to Alta M. Scearce.

Adoption of Luther L. LARISON (1912)

From Hendricks County court records:

In June 1912, unmarried James G. Miller of Brownsburg filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Luther L. Larison, who was born 25 December 1890. Luther's parents were dead.

The petition was granted and Luther's name was changed to Luther L. Miller.

Hendricks County guardianship docket index (1937-1953) added

An index to a Hendricks County guardianship docket book which covers July 1937 through January 1953 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 date that the case began.

Guardianship records are part of probate records, and additional information can be found in probate order books as well as probate "loose papers".

Adoption of Velma Fern HENDERSON (1911)

From Hendricks County court records:

In September 1911, John D. and Luna L. Hendricks of Lizton filed a petition in the Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Velma Fern Hendricks, age 1. Velma's mother, Nettie Henderson, was dead; her father, John Henderson, lived in North Salem and gave his consent in writing.

The petition was granted and Velma's name was changed to Velma Fern Hendricks.

Adoption of Phyllis Lutitia HADLEY (1910)

From Hendricks County court records:

In February 1910, Clarkson B. and Alice E.H. Thomas filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Phyllis Lutitia Hadley, who was born 4 May 1906. Phyllis' mother was dead; her father, Earl Hadley, lived in Paonia, Colorado and gave his consent in writing.

The petition was granted.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1901)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 5 March 1901 [in vacation of the January 1901 term of court]:
--James W. Thompson estate - Henry H. Thompson appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--Lillie A. Phillips estate - Alfred W. Carter appointed administrator ($500 bond)

Adoption of Odessie D. ELMORE (1902)

From Hendricks County court records:

In April 1902, John M. Jackson filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Odessie D. Elmore, age 15. Odessie was the daughter of John's wife, Lucy C. Jackson, by a previous marriage.

The petition was granted and Odessie's name was changed to Odessie D. Jackson.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (November 1900)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 8 November 1900 [in vacation of the September 1900 term of court]:
--Ezra H. Cox estate - William J. Cox appointed administrator ($24,000 bond)
--Eli Johnson estate - William Townsend appointed administrator ($50 bond)
--James A.B. Baird estate - Eldridge R. Ellis appointed administrator ($1,600 bond)
--Martha Brown estate - Levi H. Brown appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)
--Shelby T. Cooper estate - Alfred T. Cooper appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)

Adoption of Walter William CUTSINGER (1912)

From Hendricks County court records:

In September 1912, John J. and Ersa Lindsey filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Walter William Cutsinger. Walter was born on 25 September 1905. On 27 September 1911, the juvenile court of Lawrence County made him a ward of the Lawrence County Board of Guardians, and he was placed in the Lindseys' home on 4 October 1911.

The petition was granted and Walter's name was changed to Walter William Lindsey.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1900)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 7 September 1900 [in vacation of the May 1900 term of court]:
--Elizabeth Thompson estate - Jacob Thompson appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)
--Carrie F. Walters estate - Alfred L. Walters appointed administrator ($5,000 bond)
--Evan Estes estate - Alfred R. Glover appointed administrator ($20,000 bond)
--Thomas Borders estate - Lewis W. Borders appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--Martin F. Dorsett estate - Simon Hadley appointed administrator ($1,500 bond)
--Malinda Sandusky estate - John K. Edwards appointed executor ($1,000 bond)
--Ada B. Fraley guardianship (minor) - Ethan A. Miles appointed guardian ($200 bond)

Adoption of Evangeline CROWE (1906)

From Hendricks County court records:

In September 1906, Adaline W. Hawkins filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Evangeline Crowe, age 21. The location of Evangeline's father, Benjamin F. Crowe, was unknown to her since she was an infant. Her mother, Elizabeth Durbin, lived in Lafayette, but had deserted her when she was very young. Evangeline had lived in an orphan's home for many years and when she was 13, Adaline Hawkins took her into her home.

The petition was granted and Evangeline's name was changed to Evangeline Hawkins.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1899)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 7 January 1899 [in vacation of the November 1898 term of court]:
--Joseph B. Temple & Elizabeth Temple estate - Thomas J. Adams appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--Llewellyn P. Whitenack estate - Bell Whitenack appointed administrator ($2,500 bond)
--Frank R. (et al) Shelley guardianship - Roxanna Tout appointed guardian ($100 bond)

Adoption of Beulah A. BAKER (1908)

From Hendricks County court records:

In January 1908, Thomas H. and Mary A. Shepherd of Brown Township filed a petition in Hendricks County Circuit Court to adopt Beulah A. Baker, born 8 January 1902. Beulah was their granddaughter - her mother, Zelma V. Baker, died in 1903, and Zelma's husband, John H. Baker, died in 1907. Beulah had been living with her grandparents since her father's death. Thomas and Mary Shepherd were married on 4 December 1879.

The petition was granted and Beulah's name was changed to Beulah A. Shepherd.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (November 1898)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 7 November 1898 [in vacation of the September 1898 term of court]:
--James S. Miller estate - Mary E. Miller appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--Canval Tharp estate - Nathan J. Thompson appointed administrator ($600 bond)

List of Marion Township landowners in 1895 added

An index of the landowners in Marion Township in 1895 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from a Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1898)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 2 May 1898 [in vacation of the March 1898 term of court]:
--Franklin Sharp estate - Jno. A. Osborne appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--Mary Weer guardianship - David Hadley appointed guardian ($200 bond)

Adoption of Tommy MIGGENBURG (1939)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Guardians Docket Book 3 (July 1937 - January 1953), in May 1939 Denzil and Mary Jane Hilderbrand filed a petition to adopt Tommy Miggenburg (case #6489).

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1898)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 15 January 1898 [in vacation of the November 1897 term of court]:
--John D. Williams estate - Dennis B. Williams appointed administrator ($2,500 bond)
--William Johnson estate - Alfred Lininger appointed administrator ($300 bond)

Adoption of Roy William GIBBARD (1942)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Guardians Docket Book 3 (July 1937 - January 1953), in March 1942 Raymond and Bertha Beeler filed a petition to adopt Roy William Gibbard (case #6690).

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (November 1897)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 7 November 1897 [in vacation of the September 1897 term of court]:
--Mayme G. Nichols guardianship - George W. Brill appointed guardian ($1,000 bond)
--L.M. Stout guardianship - George W. Milhon appointed guardian ($4,000 bond)

Adoption of Pearle W. FREEMAN (1950)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Guardians Docket Book 3 (July 1937 - January 1953), in January 1950 Nellie M. Little filed a petition to adopt Pearle W. Freeman, an adult (case #7187).

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1897)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 3 May 1897 [in vacation of the March 1897 term of court]:
--Joshlin Foster estate - William M. Foster appointed administrator ($15,000 bond)
--Thomas Lanahan & Daniel Lanahan guardianship - John Lanahan appointed administrator ($500 bond)
--Weltha S. George guardianship - James M. George appointed guardian ($4,000 bond)

Adoption of Mary Elizabeth HADLEY (1938)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Guardians Docket Book 3 (July 1937 - January 1953), in March 1938 Amie M. Hadley filed a petition to adopt Mary Elizabeth Hadley (case #6383).

Adoption of James Henry LEISMAN (1938)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Guardians Docket Book 3 (July 1937 - January 1953), in March 1938 a petition was filed to adopt James Henry Leisman (case #6368).

Adoption of Minnie Eulalia CURRY (1937)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Guardians Docket Book 3 (July 1937 - January 1953), in September 1937 Dora A. Wing filed a petition to adopt Minnie Eulalia Curry (case #6342).

Hendricks County divorce index 1910-1911 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County in 1910-1911 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 56 (which covers 7 November 1910 through 2 October 1911).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1914.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1898)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 5 September 1898 [in vacation of the May 1898 term of court]:
--Phebe Lyons estate - James O. Parker appointed administrator ($2,400 bond)
--Canval Tharp estate - Charles E. Smith appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)
--John Stuart estate - Levi W. Stuart appointed administrator ($2,200 bond)
--Iro C. & Ruth Trueblood guardianship of minors - Joshua Hadley appointed guardian ($2,000 bond)
--Josie Helsley (et al) guardianship of minors - Oliver M. West appointed guardian ($1,000 bond)

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1938-1941 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1938 through 1941 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 1912-1945.

Work Session for Hendricks County Probate Records

Saturday, April 26 at Danville Public 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 packets from the 1800's. Lunch is on your own, with a variety of eating options in the area.

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 packets include estates and guardianships. The receipts and other original papers in them 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) 718-8008 extension 140.

List of Middle Township landowners in 1891 added

An index of the landowners in Middle Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from a Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Hendricks County divorce index 1910 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County in 1910 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 55 (which covers 3 January 1910 through 25 October 1910).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the order books for the years 1824-1910.

Hendricks County guardianship bonds index (1904-1921) added

An index to a Hendricks County guardianship bonds book which covers 1904 to 1921 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 the bond was 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".

59 Digital Files of Hendricks County Probate Records Put Online

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 59 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to their website. The newest files cover these surnames:

MONRONEY, MONTAGUE, MONTGOMERY, MOON, MOORE, MORAN, MORELAND, MORGAN, MORIARITY, MORRIS, MORROW, MOUDY, MULLINIX, MYERS, NAVE, NELSON, NEWMAN, NORTHAWAY, NORTHCUTT, O'DEA, OSBORN, OURSLER, OVERMAN, OWEN, OWENS, PALMER, PAYNE, PERKINS, PETERSON, PETTY, PHILLIPS, PICKETT, PIKE and PINSON.

There are now 813 Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of the society's Records Preservation Project.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1934-1938 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1934 through 1938 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 1912-1945.

List of Franklin Township landowners in 1895 added

An index of the landowners in Franklin Township in 1895 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from a Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1897)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 1 March 1897 [in vacation of the January 1897 term of court]:
--Martha Yount estate - William H. Bunton appointed administrator ($800 bond)
--James M. Underwood estate - Jno. F. Underwood appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--Ben M. Hadley (et al) guardianship of minors - Katherine M. Hadley appointed guardian ($2,800 bond)
--William Hart, Sr. will probated - George N. Nash and Thomas J. Reed, subscribing witnesses

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1897)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 4 January 1897 [in vacation of the November 1896 term of court]:
--Simon T. Hadley estate - Joseph B. Homan appointed administrator ($1,000 bond)
--Maximillian Herbster estate - Charles F. Herbster appointed administrator ($4,000 bond)
--John Hardin estate - George T. Pattison appointed administrator ($800 bond)
--Mary A. Ferguson estate - James McCoun appointed administrator ($200 bond)
--Abigail Spicklemire estate - David J. Spicklemire appointed administrator ($400 bond)
--James A. Spicklemire estate - David J. Spicklemire appointed administrator ($600 bond)
--Martin F. Feeny (et al) guardianship of minors - Rose Ann Feeny appointed guardian ($300 bond)

Acitivity in Hendricks County probate cases (November 1896)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 2 November 1896 [in vacation of the September 1896 term of court]:
--William Henry Stout estate - Calvin Stout appointed administrator ($10,000 bond)
--Lydia Coleman estate - Evan Hadley appointed administrator ($300 bond)
--Alvia Mills estate - Samuel M. Woodward appointed administrator ($2,400 bond)
--William H. Mills estate - W.H. Hiss appointed administrator ($13,000 bond)

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (September 1895)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 2 September 1895 [in vacation of the May 1895 term of court]:
--Daniel F. Hill estate - Harry E. Hill appointed administrator ($1,600 bond)
--Daniel D. Brown estate - James M. Wills appointed administrator ($200 bond)
--George W. McDaniel estate - C.C. McDaniel appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--Mary E. Fullen estate - John Harvey appointed administrator ($200 bond)
--Job Hadley estate - Jesse H. Blair appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--Matthias Hadley estate - Perry Hunt appointed administrator ($2,000 bond)
--William Heavenridge estate - Ashley J. Crews appointed administrator ($700 bond)
--Nancy Heavenridge estate - Ashley J. Crews appointed administrator
--Solomon Williams estate - John M. Jackson appointed administrator
--W.H. Pottage guardianship - M.B. Vannice appointed guardian ($2,000 bond)
--Arthur B. Scotten (et al) guardianship - Ashley J. Crews appointed guardian ($800 bond)
--James L. McCormick (et al) guardianship - A.S. McCormick appointed guardian ($200 bond)
--Iva Wallace (et al) guardianship - James D. Pratt appointed guardian ($3,000 bond)

Hendricks County obituary index updated

Entries from 2013 have been added to the database Deaths from The Republican's Year in Review, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The Republican is a weekly newspaper published in Danville, Indiana. Once a year it publishes a special "Year in Review" issue, which includes a listing of the deaths that were mentioned in each issue of that year.

This database includes the person's name and the issue of the newspaper their obituary appeared in. It now covers 1892-2013.

Maggie VANDAGRIFF granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in March 1907 Maggie Vandagriff was granted a divorce from Edward G. Vandagriff (case #7836). The court ruled that at the time of their marriage, Edward had another legal wife, from whom he had not been divorced.

Clara GARRISON granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in March 1907 Clara E. Garrison was granted a divorce from Charles S. Garrison (case #7833). Charles had been served with the divorce papers in Denton County, Texas. Clara was also given custody of their child Park Garrison and $2,000 alimony.

Jennie SMITH granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in April 1907 Jennie H. Smith was granted a divorce from Henry H. Smith (case #7872). Jennie was also given custody of their children - Lillie Smith, Pearl Smith, May Smith, Bernice Smith, Eddie Smith, Earl Smith and Cecil Smith - and Henry was ordered to pay $20 a month for child support.

Rosa DICKERSON granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in June 1907 Rosa Dickerson was granted a divorce from Albert Dickerson (case #7882). Rosa was also given custody of their children - Ralph Dickerson and Roy Dickerson.

Merrett LAMBERT paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), Merrett Lambert (case #4431) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on February 9, 1905 and paroled on September 1, 1906. In September 1907, he was fully discharged.

Sadie POPE granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in October 1907 Sadie C. Pope was granted a divorce from James H. Pope (case #7944). Sadie was also given custody of their children - Urban J.N. Pope and Ellen Elizabeth Pope - and James was ordered to pay $10 a month in child support.

Ellis SAWYER paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), Ellis Sawyer (case #4433) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on November 7, 1904 and paroled on July 20, 1906. In August 1907, he was fully discharged.

Viola (GORMAN) ISENHOWER granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in October 1907 Viola E. Isenhower was granted a divorce from Earl E. Isenhower (case #7929). The court ruled that Earl had failed to provide support for more than 2 years and had treated Viola cruelly. She was also allowed to change her name back to her maiden name, Viola A. Gorman.

Hendricks County divorce index 1908-1909 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County from 1908 to 1909 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in the Hendricks County Circuit Court order books volumes 53 and 54 (which cover 2 March 1908 through 31 December 1909).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the order books for the years 1824-1910.

Orda JOHNSON paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), Orda Johnson (case #4433) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on November 7, 1904 and paroled on March 1, 1906. In March 1907, he was fully discharged.

Iva SEAMAN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in October 1907 Iva Edna Seaman was granted a divorce from Kent L. Seaman (case #7910). Iva was also given custody of their daughter, Olive E. Seaman.

Edward GOSS pleads guilty to wife desertion (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in April 1907 Edward Goss pled guilty to the crime of wife desertion (case #4625). He was fined $25.

Anna BERLIN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in September 1907 Anna M. Berlin was granted a divorce from William Berlin (case #7937). William had been served with the divorce papers in Pike County, Indiana but had failed to appear in court. Anna was also given custody of their daughter, Carrie H. Berlin.

John HAMILTON pleads guilty to grand larceny (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in November 1907 John A. Hamilton (age 39) pled guilty to the crime of grand larceny (case #4671). He was fined $5 and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of 1 to 14 years.

Lenora CRANE granted divorce (1908)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in February 1908 Lenora A. Crane was granted a divorce from Thomas W. Crane (case #8021). Thomas had been served with papers in Floyd County, Georgia. The court found that Thomas had abandoned his wife and 3 children (Ruby Crane, age 14; Claude Crane, age 13; Mary Crane, age 9) without cause back in 1901. Lenora was awarded custody of the children, as well as $3,000 in alimony.

Sarah BLACKETER granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in May 1907 Sarah M. Blacketer was granted a divorce from James W. Blacketer (case #7689). Sarah was also given custody of their daughter, Mary E. Blacketer.

Ruby GASTON granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in May 1907 Ruby Gaston was granted a divorce from Frederick C. Gaston (case #7865). Ruby, a resident of Coatesville whose occupation was housekeeper, was also awarded custody of their children - Frederick Gaston (age 9) and Mildred Gaston (age 7).

Victoria OVERMAN granted divorce (1908)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in January 1908 Victoria Overman was granted a divorce from James T. Overman (case #8003). Victoria was also given custody of their son, Leroy A. Overman.

Nevie FARQUER granted divorce (1908)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 52 (March 1907 - February 1908), in January 1908 Nevie J. Farquer was granted a divorce from Alva A. Farquer (case #7943). Nevie was also given custody of their son, John A. Farquer (age 5).

Camilla ODELL appointed to Plainfield library board (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in June 1906 Camilla F. Odell was appointed for a 3-year term on the board of the Plainfield library, beginning June 6, 1906. She met the requirements of the March 1901 law regarding public libraries - she had been a resident of the town of Plainfield for more than 5 years and was more than 25 years old.

Lawyers admitted to Hendricks County Bar (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in June 1906 these lawyers were admitted to the Hendricks County Bar:

Hance H. Cleland
Chester J. Gerkin
Dwight N. Mason
Samuel Herdin Mills
John Yonetaro Takata
Ephraim E. Vanscoyoc
Francis Evart Watson
Mary Irene Johnson
Laura C. Niswander

List of Clay Township landowners in 1891 added

An index of the landowners in Clay Township in 1891 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index is from the Hendricks County Assessor's plat book and includes the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Roy and Carl RUNION sentenced to Indiana Boys' School (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Roy Runion and Carl Runion pled guilty to the crime of burglary (case #4562). Both were sentenced to the Indiana Boys' School in Plainfield until they turned 21.

William ALLEE pleads guilty to petit larceny (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in May 1906 William Allee (age 57) pled guilty to the crime of petit larceny (case #4557). He was fined $5 and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of 1 to 3 years.

Harvey KEFAUVER found guilty of arson (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Harvey Kefauver (age 62) was found guilty to the crime of arson (case #4598). He was fined $10 and sentenced to Indiana State Prison for a term of 2 to 21 years.

George DEMPSEY pleads guilty to forgery (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 George Dempsey (age 27) pled guilty to the crime of forgery (case #4611). He was fined $10 and sentenced to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville for a term of 2 to 14 years.

Lydia POLLOM granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in February 1907 Lydia E. Pollom was granted a divorce from William J. Pollom (case #7831). Lydia was also given custody of their son, Herschel Pollom.

Walter CLARK pleads guilty to embezzlement (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Walter J. Clark pled guilty to the crime of embezzlement (case #4595). He was fined $10 and sentenced to 1 day in Hendricks County Jail.

Boone McCOUN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in February 1907 Boone McCoun was granted a divorce from Lou Etta McCoun (case #7853). Lou Etta was given custody of their children, Gerald McCoun and Mary McCoun, as well as $825 in alimony and child support.

James ROSS pleads guilty to assault (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 James Ross (age 35) pled guilty to the crime of assault with the intent to commit murder (case #4565). He was fined $5 and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of 2 to 14 years.

Bessie MASTEN granted divorce (1907)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in February 1907 Bessie Masten was granted a divorce from Carl S. Masten (case #7826). Carl was given custody of their daughter, Mabel Masten, with Bessie allowed to visit the child not more than 1/2 of the time during the year.

Cora (VICE) FIGG granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Cora B. Figg was granted a divorce from Archibald A. Figg (case #7768). Cora's name was also changed to her maiden name, Cora B. Vice.

Mary YEATES granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in December 1906 Mary Yeates was granted a divorce from Thomas J. Yeates (case #7797). Mary was also given custody of their daughter, Ida Yeates. Should Mary ever remarry, the judge left open the possibility of revisiting the custody question.

Plainfield Library Adds Access To Fold3

The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library now has a subscription to Fold3, one of the premier sites for military records. Researchers who visit the library's Indiana Room can access Fold3's collection of 429 million military records. This subscription can also be accessed at home by those who have a Plainfield library card.

Dates of death from Hendricks County estate cases 1930-1934 added

An index to the dates of death from estate cases listed in the Hendricks County probate docket and fee books for the years 1930 through 1934 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 1912-1945.

Ida (WINNINGS) BRICKERT granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in September 1906 Ida M. Brickert was granted a divorce from John D. Brickert (case #7762). Ida's name was also changed to her maiden name, Ida M. Winnings.

Flora HAMILTON granted divorce (1906)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 51 (March 1906 - February 1907), in October 1906 Flora A. Hamilton was granted a divorce from James W. Hamilton (case #7786). Flora was also given custody of their children: Louie Hamilton, Elvin Hamilton and Grace Hamilton.