Name change of Dorothy Jean SHARTLE (1949)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in April 1949 a petition was filed by Dorothy Jean Shartle (case #7151) to change her name. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Dorothy Jean Burch.

Middle Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Middle Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Charles Clay SOPER estate filed (1939)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in October 1939 a petition was filed by Lelah Coaltrin (case #6520) to be appointed administrator of the absentee estate of Charles Clay Soper, who had died January 5, 1909. The petition was granted.

Name change of Vaughn Alan NAPIER and siblings (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in July 1968, Vaughn Alan Napier, Dawn Elaine Napier, Melissa Anne Napier and Dale Andrew Napier petitioned the court (case # C 68-74) to change their last names to POLLARD. Because they were minors, they were represented in court by their mother, Elizabeth May Pollard. Their petition was granted.

Adoption of Elspeth May SMITH & Beverly Ann SMITH (1936)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in August 1936 a petition was filed (case #6249) to adopt Elspeth May Smith and Beverly Ann Smith by their stepfather. Their mother, Elspeth J. Manning Simmons, filed her written consent, and their father, Ivor L. Smith, was said to have deserted them and was not a resident of Indiana. The petition was granted, and their names were changed to Elspeth May Simmons and Beverly Ann Simmons.

Adoption of Thomas MIGGENBURG (1939)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in June 1939 a petition was filed (case #6489) by Denzil and Mary Jane Hilderbrand to adopt Thomas Miggenburg. The Marion County Department of Public Welfare filed their written consent, and the petition was granted. His name was changed to Thomas Bolen Hilderbrand.

Hendricks County divorce index 1968-1969 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1968-1969 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 115 (1 January 1968 - 23 January 1969).

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

Name change of Michael Earl MORAN (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in April 1968, Michael Earl Moran petitioned the court (case # C 68-79) to change his name to Michael William Moran. This petition was granted.

Adoption of James Ogden FERREL (1936)

According to a Hendricks County Probate Court docket sheet, in May 1936 Paul O. and Laura Ferrel filed a petition (case #6235) to adopt James Ogden Ferrel, a minor child. His mother, Barbara Wilson, filed her written consent, and Walter Mentzer was his "alleged father." The petition was granted.

List of Cascade High School students in 1984 added

An index of the students in grades 9-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1984 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1984 yearbook, Colossus, which has been digitized by the Hendricks County Government Center.

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

Name change of Eliza Lue Branam SMITH (1968)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 115 (January 1968 - January 1969), in April 1968, Eliza Lue Branam Smith petitioned the court (case # C 68-102) to change her name to Lula B. Smith. This petition was granted.

Name change of Joseph Edward COX (1967)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 114 (November 1966 - December 1967), in September 1967, Joseph Edward Cox petitioned the court (case # C 67-250) to change his name to Joseph Edward Officer. This petition was granted.

Selected Danville newspapers digitized

Hoosier State Chronicles is the Indiana State Library's free portal for digital images of selected issues of newspapers from its vast Indiana collection. Their online offerings now include some selected issues of Danville newspapers:

The Butcher Knife (1857)

Hendricks County Gazette (1881, 1882, 1884, 1889, 1890, 1895 & 1898)

Hendricks County Republican (1879, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889, 1890, 1897 & 1907)

Hendricks County Union (1883)

These digital images are not comprehensive even for these years - you must view the microfilm of these newspapers to see all the issues from a given year.

Center Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Center Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Name change of Jesse Allen BEARD (1967)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 114 (November 1966 - December 1967), in September 1967, Jesse Allen Beard petitioned the court (case # C 67-225) to change his name to John Richard Beard. Because he was under 21, the petition was filed by Mary Belle Beard. This petition was granted.

Adoption of Jon Bertrand THOMPSON (1936)

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

Hendricks County divorce index 1966-1967 added

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

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

Name change of Kerry M. HAUK (1967)

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

Adoption of Patricia May SMITH (1936)

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

Name change of Marion Lee HAUSER (1966)

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

Brown Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Brown Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Adoption of Loren Bruce LANTZ (1935)

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

Name change of Edward RADER (1965)

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

Hendricks County divorce index 1965-1966 added

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

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

Adoption of Grace M. DICKEY (1934)

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

Name change of Wilbur C. SLINKARD (1965)

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

Adoption of Octavius Owen WALLER (1932)

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

List of Cascade High School students in 1979 added

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

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

Name change of Betty GILTNER (1965)

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

Adoption of Mary Katherine BOXLEY (1933)

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

Hendricks County divorce index 1964-1965 added

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

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

Name change of Karen Sue KASEY (1964)

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

Lincoln Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Name change of Ronald Wayne HAGEN (1966)

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

List of Washington Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Name change of Lowell SMILEY (1964)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 111 (July 1963 - October 1964), in April 1964, Lowell Smiley petitioned the court (case # C64-61) to change his name to Lowell Nuckels. This petition was granted and his name was legally changed.

Hendricks County divorce index 1963-1964 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1963-1964 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 111 (10 July 1963 - 8 October 1964).

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

Name change of Robert Earl HAMPSHIRE (1964)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 111 (July 1963 - October 1964), in September 1964, Robert Earl Hampshire petitioned the court (case # C 64-183) to change his name to Robert Earl Andrew. The petition noted that he was the "natural son" of Vivian J. Andrew. The petition was granted and his name was changed, along with that of his wife.

List of Danville High School students in 1952 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Danville High School in 1952 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Danville High School 1952 yearbook, Tom Tom.

Hendricks County divorce index 1962-1963 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1962-1963 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 110 (16 June 1962 - 10 July 1963).

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

Name change of William KENDALL (1964)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 111 (July 1963 - October 1964), in April 1964, William Kendall petitioned the court (case # C64-32) to change his name to William L. Thompson. The petition noted that he was born June 4, 1931 in Marion County, Indiana to Mary Martha Kendall, but that as a child he had been known as William L. Thompson. This petition was granted and his birth certificate was ordered to be changed.

List of Brown Township landowners in 1915 added

An index of the landowners in Brown Township in 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Judy NEWLIN and Larry WHITE marriage annulled (1964)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 111 (July 1963 - October 1964), on August 8, 1964, Judy Carol White's petition for an annulment of her marriage to Larry Dean White (case # C64-132) was granted. The court order noted that she was only 15 years old at the time of the marriage, and thus was unable of entering into a legal contract.

NOTE: Hendricks County marriage records show that the marriage of Judy Carol Newlin and Larry Dean White occurred on 6 September 1962, where she listed her age as 19 (birthdate August 27, 1943). On 8 August 1964, she married Richard Melvin Castiglione, having gotten a waiver of the 3-day waiting period. On the 1964 marriage application, she listed her age as 17 (birthdate as August 27, 1947). She included an affidavit from her parents consenting to the marriage.

Hendricks County divorce index 1961-1962 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1961-1962 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 109 (13 May 1961 - 16 June 1962).

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

List of Cascade High School students in 1973 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1973 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1973 yearbook, Colossus.

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

Adoption of Donita Mae GOODE and DeLama Kay GOODE (1963)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 111 (July 1963 - October 1964), during the divorce case of Mary Lou Goode and William Herbert Goode (case #62-321), their children Donita Mae Goode and DeLama Kay Goode were made wards of the court. In December 1963, their half-brother Thomas Irvin Goode and his wife Gladys Mae Goode petitioned the court to adopt these children, and their petition was granted.

NOTE: In Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 110 (June 1962 - July 1963), the divorce petition of Mary Lou Goode was granted in November 1962. The divorce settlement lists Donita as being age 9 and DeLama as age 5, and the children were placed in the temporary custody of Doris Wiles. In April 1963, Mary Lou Goode received permission from the court to temporarily remove the children from their home in order to take them to their father Herbert's funeral service in North Salem.

List of Center Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Center Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Hendricks County divorce index 1960-1961 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1960-1961 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 108 (10 March 1960 - 12 May 1961).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1967.

Indianapolis groups sponsoring research trip to Fort Wayne

The Indiana African American Genealogy Group and the Genealogical Society of Marion County are planning a research trip from Indianapolis to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The bus will leave Indianapolis at 7:30 am and it should return to Indianapolis by 8 pm. The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library is the third largest genealogy repository in the United States. The Genealogy Center has more than 350,000 printed volumes, 513,000 microfilms and microfiche.

The bus trip will cost $30 per person. Registration and payment can be made on the GSMC website (www.GenealogyIndy.org) using PayPal or by mailing a check to:

Genealogical Society of Marion County
9370 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46229

Each registration should include the passenger’s name, address, telephone (preferably cell phone) and e-mail address. Those wishing to pay by credit card may use PayPal, which is on the IAAGG website at www.iaagg.org. The registration deadline is Saturday, October 19, 2015. They will need a minimum of 25 passengers for the trip to take place. If we have fewer than 25 reservations, the bus trip will be cancelled and they will carpool instead.

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss probate records

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, November 5 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's West meeting room. Meredith Thompson will give a presentation on probate records.

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Plainfield library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

List of Lincoln Township landowners in 1915 added

An index of the landowners in Lincoln Township in 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Hendricks County divorce index 1959-1960 added

An index to divorce cases settled in Hendricks County during 1959-1960 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries were added from Hendricks County Circuit Court order book 107 (6 March 1959 - 9 March 1960).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the Circuit Court order books for the years 1824-1967.

List of Franklin Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Franklin Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Obituary for Winifred (SCHENCK) PEERY 1968

source: Crawfordsville Journal Review (Crawfordsville, Indiana) - issue of Monday, September 9, 1968

NOTE: Thank you to Karen Zach for sharing this obituary.

THORNTOWN – Winifred S. Peery, 69, of Rt. 1, Thorntown, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday at Witham Memorial Hospital at Lebanon where she had been a patient one week. Mrs. Peery was a member of the Sugar Plains Friends Church where she was active in many church affairs. For several years she was secretary of Literature of the National Friends Missionary Society. She was a graduate of West Newton High School and had attended Danville Normal Teachers College. She was a Hendricks County native, born Feb. 25, 1899, a daughter of Orlando and Margaret (Keeney) Schenck. She married Hershel C. Peery Aug. 15, 1922, at West Newton. Surviving are her husband; a daughter Mrs. Robert Gwin of Chapel Hill, N.C.; two sons, Lawrence of Rt. 1, Thorntown and Mark of Elverson, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Barnett and Mrs. Hubert Westerfield, both of West Newton, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sugar Plains Church with Rev. Lorton Heusel and Rev. Charles Adams officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Plains Cemetery. Friends may call at Russell and Hitch Funeral Home here after 7 p.m. today.

List of Lizton High School seniors in 1960 added

An index of the students in the senior class at Lizton High School in 1960 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Lizton High School 1960 yearbook, Blazer.

List of Eel River Township landowners in 1928 added

An index of the landowners in Eel River Township in 1928 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

List of Cascade High School students in 1972 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1972 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1972 yearbook, Colossus.

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

List of Marion Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Marion Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index (which includes the towns of Hadley and New Winchester) was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1901)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of January 1901 [in vacation of the November 1900 term of court]:
--Amy Yount estate - Thomas B. Jones appointed administrator with the will annexed ($1,000 bond)
--Iva Eve Pace and Lloyd Pace, guardianship of minors - Samuel R. Stewart appointed guardian ($1,000 bond)

List of Danville High School students in 1960 added

An index of the students in grades 8-12 at Danville High School in 1960 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Danville High School 1960 yearbook, Tom Tom.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (March 1893)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 4 March 1893 [in vacation of the January 1893 term of court]:
--Santford Richmond estate - Mary Richmond appointed administrator ($1,200 bond)
--William Pierson estate - Rebecca Pierson appointed administrator ($1,200 bond)
--John Cosner estate - Leander S. Cosner appointed administrator ($1,200 bond)
--David E. Surber estate - Alex A. Surber appointed administrator ($500 bond)
--Elizabeth Johnson estate - David McClellan appointed administrator ($1,400 bond)
--Wesley Byram estate - Charles Albertson appointed administrator ($300 bond)
--Jabin Weesner estate - Oscar K. Weesner appointed administrator ($2,400 bond)
--Fannie J. Downard guardianship (minor) - John W. Tinder appointed guardian ($650 bond)

Plainfield genealogy group to tour Indiana State Archives

Plainfield library's Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet at the Indiana State Archives in Indianapolis on Thursday, October 1 at 12:50 pm. Director Alan January will give a tour to the group from 1 to 3 pm.

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Plainfield library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1893)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of 2 January 1893 [in vacation of the November 1892 term of court]:
--Joseph Pounds estate - David A. Higgins appointed administrator ($300 bond)
--Ann Walker estate - Samuel Williams appointed administrator ($100 bond)
--William Stanley estate - Simon Hadley appointed administrator ($1,600 bond)
--Scott H. Pounds, Ethel E. Pounds & Julia R. Pounds guardianship (minors) - David A. Higgins appointed guardian ($600 bond)
--Fred F. Cox guardianship - James A. Cox appointed guardian ($1,000 bond)

Probate order book index June 1920 - April 1921 added

An index of Hendricks County probate order book volume 43 (covering 17 June 1920 - 9 April 1921) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries in order books are very brief and merely summarize what happened each time a probate case came before the judge. They are meant to be a glimpse of the kind of information you may expect to see in detail in the probate packet (aka "loose papers").

Hendricks County's probate order books volumes 1 through 43 (covering 1825-1921) have been microfilmed. That microfilm is available locally at the Plainfield Public Library, as well as at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis and by ordering through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ida LOGSTON gives birth to illegitimate child (1881)

As mentioned in Hendricks County probate records, in 1881 Ida Logston had filed a bastardy suit against Douglas Hall in Hendricks County Circuit Court, alleging he was the father of her illegitimate child Grace Logston. In September 1881, Douglas Hall (with Thomas B. Hall, witness) agreed to pay Grace's guardian, John W. Tinder, $250 (payable in 5 annual installments of $50, beginning in December 1881 and ending in December 1885) for the care of the child. In exchange, the bastardy suit against Douglas Hall would be dismissed.

Adoption of John A. (KENSELL) SOLOMON (1920)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 42 (September 1919 - June 1920), in May 1920 Charles P. and Bertha M. Solomon filed a petition (case #3386) to adopt John A. Kensell, who was 12 years old and was born February 6, 1908. On October 6, 1911, he had been made a ward of the Board of Children's Guardians in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana (case #25280) - his father had abandoned him and his mother had signed over custody of him to the board. Kensell had subsequently been placed with Charles P. and Bertha M. Solomon. The petition was granted and the child's name was changed to John A. Solomon.

List of Union Township landowners in 1919 added

An index of the landowners in Union Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Adoption of Christene (MOON) DOWNTON (1920)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 43 (June 1920 - April 1921), in September 1920 Thomas O. and Georgetta Downton filed a petition to adopt Christene Moon (her age was not given). Her father, Vurna Moon, who was listed as her sole surviving parent, gave his consent to the adoption. The petition was granted and her name was changed to Christene Downton.

List of Center Township landowners in 1915 added

An index of the landowners in Center Township in 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Adoption of Alonzo MYERS (THARP) (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 41 (December 1918 - September 1919), in March 1919 Harry E. and Minnie L. Tharp of Brownsburg filed a petition (case #3330) to adopt Alonzo Myers, who was 20 years old. His father was dead and his mother, America King, lived in Illinois and consented to the adoption. The petition was granted and his name was changed to Alonzo Tharp.

Probate order book index September 1919 - June 1920 added

An index of Hendricks County probate order book volume 42 (covering 1 September 1919 - 16 June 1920) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries in order books are very brief and merely summarize what happened each time a probate case came before the judge. They are meant to be a glimpse of the kind of information you may expect to see in detail in the probate packet (aka "loose papers").

Hendricks County's probate order books volumes 1 through 43 (covering 1825-1921) have been microfilmed. That microfilm is available locally at the Plainfield Public Library, as well as at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis and by ordering through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adoption of Adelpha (HARDING) THARP (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 41 (December 1918 - September 1919), in March 1919 Harry E. and Minnie L. Tharp of Brownsburg filed a petition (case #3331) to adopt Adelpha Harding, who was 12 or 13 years old. On March 7, 1919, Miami County's Juvenile Court had declared Adelpha to be a neglected child, and she had been a ward of the Board of Children's Guardians there. The board consented to the adoption, and her name was changed to Adelpha Tharp.

Adoption of Zelma L. PLATT (HARWOOD) (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 41 (December 1918 - September 1919), in March 1919 Julia F. Harwood filed a petition to adopt Zelma L. Platt, who was 20 years old. Zelma's mother was dead and her father, Oliver D. Platt, was living in Shelby County, Indiana and gave his consent to the adoption. The petition was granted and her name was changed to Zelma L. Harwood.

List of Danville High School students in 1970 added

An index of the students in grades 9-12 at Danville High School in 1970 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Danville High School 1970 yearbook, Tom Tom.

Danville businesses in 1888

Found among some of Hendricks County's probate records was this advertisement for some Danville businesses in 1888, with owner's last names being SHIRLEY, SHOWALTER, KEETER, SCEARCE, WILHITE, ACTON, DOOLEY, McCLELLAND, TOMLINSON, NICHOLS, SEARS and McPHETRIDGE:

List of Middle Township landowners in 1918 added

An index of the landowners in Middle Township in 1918 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Adoption of Katherine May DAVENPORT (WALTERS) (1918)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 40 (March 1918 - December 1918), in November 1918 Alfred L. and Anna Walters filed a petition (case #3053) to adopt Katherine May Davenport, who was born May 1, 1905 near Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Her parents' names were unknown and they were believed to be dead. On March 1, 1913, she had been sent by Owen County authorities to the Indianapolis Orphans' Home, where she lived for 1 month before the Walters brought her to their home in Danville, where she had been living ever since. The petition was granted, and her name was changed to Katherine May Walters.

Probate order book index December 1918 - September 1919 added

An index of Hendricks County probate order book volume 41 (covering 14 December 1918 - 1 September 1919) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries in order books are very brief and merely summarize what happened each time a probate case came before the judge. They are meant to be a glimpse of the kind of information you may expect to see in detail in the probate packet (aka "loose papers").

Hendricks County's probate order books volumes 1 through 43 (covering 1825-1921) have been microfilmed. That microfilm is available locally at the Plainfield Public Library, as well as at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis and by ordering through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adoption of Elenore SCHNELL (aka Mary Louise PARKHURST) (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 41 (December 1918 - September 1919), in March 1919 William E. and Gertrude B. Parkhurst filed a petition (case #3327) to adopt Elenore Schnell, who was born December 10, 1917. She had been declared a neglected child on January 2, 1918 in Marion County's Juvenile Court and given into the custody of the Board of Children's Guardians. The Parkhursts had been given custody of her by the Board of Children's Guardians on March 15, 1918. Their petition for adoption was granted, and her name was changed to Mary Louise Parkhurst.

List of Washington Township landowners in 1915 added

An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Adoption of Ruth Ernestine MENEFEE (CORDRAY) (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 41 (December 1918 - September 1919), in January 1919 Ernest and Lula Corday filed a petition to adopt Ruth Ernestine Menefee (her age was not given). Ruth's father, William Menefee gave his consent and the petition was granted. Her name was changed to Ruth Ernestine Cordray.

Plainfield genealogy group to discuss research trips

The Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet on Thursday, August 6 from 1 to 3 pm at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. The meeting will be held upstairs in the library's West meeting room. Frankie Meyer will give a presentation on how to plan a research trip.

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Plainfield library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

List of Cascade High School students in 1971 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1971 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1971 yearbook, Colossus.

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

List of Clay Township landowners in 1922 added

An index of the landowners in Clay Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Probate complete books index 1826-1905 added

An index of the Hendricks County probate complete books, which date from 1826 through 1905, has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The administrator, executor or guardian in a probate case had the option to have the clerk write a complete summary of the case from beginning to end, which was then recorded in the probate complete book.

Because having it recorded in the probate complete book was not a requirement, and it involved paying the clerk an additional fee, most probate cases do not appear in the probate complete books. This option began to be phased out in Indiana beginning in the 1880's, and Hendricks County's probate complete books ended entirely in 1905.

All of Hendricks County's probate complete books have been microfilmed. That microfilm is available locally at the Plainfield Public Library, as well as at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis and by ordering through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hendricks County government has digitized many of these probate complete books, and the digital copies are available through the Archives section of their website.

New URL for Hendricks County Government Archives Website

The address for the Archives section of the Hendricks County Government's website, which contains many digitized records, has changed - it can now be accessed at


http://hcapps.co.hendricks.in.us/Archive/ArchiveHome.asp

NOTE: The address for the Hendricks County Government's website remains the same - it is still www.co.hendricks.in.us. You can also reach the Archives section by going to this website and then clicking on the "Archives" tab at the upper right.

List of Brown Township landowners in 1911 added

An index of the landowners in Brown Township in 1911 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Book of Brownsburg historic photos published

Linda Lichte Cook of the Brownsburg Public Library has published a book of old photos of Brownsburg, part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. These photos come from the library's collection. This book, titled Brownsburg, can be purchased through Amazon.com and other booksellers.

Adoption of Mary Constance (ELMORE) SALLEE (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 42 (September 1919 - June 1920), in September 1919 Charles O. Sallee filed a petition (case #3350) to adopt Mary Constance Elmore, who was 2 years old and had no legal father. Her mother (who was not named) was Charles' wife and consented to the adoption. The petition was granted and the child's name was changed to Mary Constance Sallee.

List of Lizton High School graduates in 1950 added

An index of the graduates of Lizton High School in 1950 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Lizton High School 1950 yearbook, Our Yesterdays. This yearbook is available online via subscription to Ancestry.com.

Adoption of Ora Olena HICKS (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Probate Order Book 41 (December 1918 - September 1919), in May 1919 John Quincy Hicks and Ora Olena Hicks, who were living near Plainfield, filed a petition to adopt a toddler, also named Ora Olena Hicks. The child was born on December 6, 1917, the illegitimate daughter of Ivel F. Riggs, who had been living with the Hicks family. Riggs gave her consent for the adoption, and the petition was granted, with the child's name remaining the same as it was before.

Probate order book index March 1918 - December 1918 added

An index of Hendricks County probate order book volume 40 (covering 12 March 1918 - 13 December 1918) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. Entries in order books are very brief and merely summarize what happened each time a probate case came before the judge. They are meant to be a glimpse of the kind of information you may expect to see in detail in the probate packet (aka "loose papers").

Hendricks County's probate order books volumes 1 through 43 (covering 1825-1921) have been microfilmed. That microfilm is available locally at the Plainfield Public Library, as well as at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis and by ordering through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Photo of Pittsboro grammar school students early 1900's

This postcard photo was recently purchased on eBay and has been donated to the Archives of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. It is identified on the front as being of the Pittsboro grammar school, with Mr. O. Reynolds, teacher. Research has found that Oscar Reynolds was a teacher in Pittsboro schools from 1898 through about 1920 - based on the clothing, this photo was probably taken in the early 1900's.

Oscar Reynolds is presumed to be the man all the way on the left - if you can identify any of the students, please comment below!

List of Liberty Township landowners in 1915 added

An index of the landowners in Liberty Township in 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

Hendricks County residents at Indiana School for the Blind (1847-1891)

source: 1891 annual report for Indiana School for the Blind.

These were the residents from various Hendricks County towns who attended Indiana School for the Blind in Indianapolis from its beginning in 1847 through the time of its 1891 annual report:

A. Lafayette Cosner (hometown Stilesville) 1881 - ?
Nancy L.C. Davidson (hometown Danville) 1866-1867
John D. Hunter (hometown Brownsburg) 1869-1874
William C. Meredith (hometown Clayton) 1890 - ?
Emily A. Miles (hometown Belleville) 1863-1863
David Newton (hometown Friendswood) 1877-1879
John Smith (hometown Brownsburg) 1890 - ?
M. Jane Smith (hometown Danville) 1855-1869
Oliver C. Smith (hometown Brownsburg) 1890 - ?
William Smith (hometown Clayton) 1865-1867
Daniel Tynan (hometown Clayton) 1871-1873
Phebe Ellen West (hometown Pecksburg) 1868 - ?

List of Guilford Township landowners in 1932 added

An index of the landowners in Guilford Township in 1932 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index (which includes the town of Friendswood) was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

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

List of New Winchester students in 1954 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1-12 in 1954 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1954 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook is in the Archives of the Danville Public Library.

Plainfield genealogy group to tour Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis

Plainfield library's Family History Hounds genealogy group will meet at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis on Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 pm. A 90-minute tour will be given of some of the historic burials, ending with James Whitcomb Riley's monument.

If you are interested in the group, or have questions, please contact Plainfield library's Indiana Room - e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net or phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

List of Indiana Boys' School inmates paroled 1880-1882 added

An index of the inmates at the Indiana Boys' School that were paroled from 1880 to 1882 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the school's 1882 annual report.

The Indiana Boys' School was a state correctional institution established in Plainfield in 1867 to reform male juvenile offenders through education and job training. The records of the institution are held by the Indiana State Archives - see their database of inmates from 1867 through 1937.

List of Cascade High School students in 1970 added

An index of the students in grades 7-12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1970 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1970 yearbook, Colossus.

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