Sunday, September 4, 2016

Hendricks County estate index for 1972-1974 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1972 through 1974 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1974; more years will be added later.

This may not be a comprehensive list of all the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.




Saturday, September 3, 2016

Adoption of Terry Wayne DIXON (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 13, 1974 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in June 1974 there was a petition filed by Rodger Nelson Theodore Felty in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-22) to adopt Terry Wayne Dixon, a minor. His biological father, Calvin Tiffiany Dixon, was listed as whereabouts unknown, alleged to have abandoned and deserted him. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.



Friday, September 2, 2016

Adoption of Kelly Jo JUSTICE (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 18, 1974 - page 7, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in April 1974 there was a petition filed by Phillip Max Hensley, Sr. in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-11) to adopt Kelly Jo Justice, a minor. Her biological mother was listed as Martha Lee Hensley; her biological father, Donald Joe Justice, was listed as whereabouts unknown, alleged to have abandoned and deserted her. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.


Thursday, September 1, 2016

Adoption of Kim Elaine WOLFE and Janet Dee WOLFE (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 18, 1974 - page 7, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in April 1974 there was a petition filed by Joseph Louis Prano in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-9) to adopt minor children Kim Elaine Wolfe and Janet Dee Wolfe. Their biological mother was Alberta Kay Prano; their biological father, George David Wolfe, was listed as whereabouts unknown, alleged to have abandoned and deserted them. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.


Wednesday, August 31, 2016

List of Cascade High School students in 1991 added

An index of the students in grades 9 through 12 at Cascade High School in Clayton in 1991 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Cascade High School 1991 yearbook, Colossus. This yearbook is in the collection of the Plainfield library.

NOTE: Cascade High School opened in Clayton in the fall of 1964 as the consolidation of 3 school districts - Clayton, Amo and Stilesville.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Adoption of Lynn Marie KINLEY (1974)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 25, 1974 - page 5, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in April 1974 there was a petition filed by Ronald D. McBride in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 74-10) to adopt Lynn Marie Kinley, a minor. Her biological father, Terry Kinley, was listed as whereabouts unknown, his last known address being New York City. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on June 20, 1974.


Monday, August 29, 2016

Adoption of Christopher Allen ALEXANDER (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 8, 1973 - page 3, column 6:

According to a legal notice, in November 1973 there was a petition filed by William Arthur Agnew in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-54) to adopt Christopher Allen Alexander, a minor. His biological father, Chester Jackson Alexander, was listed as not having been found and "willfully failing to provide for the care and support of the child." The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.





Sunday, August 28, 2016

Hendricks County marriage index for 1999-1999 added

An index of Hendricks County marriage license book 62 (which covers 5 February 1999 through 23 October 1999) has been added to the marriage records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This marriage index now covers 1904 through 1999; more years will be added later.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the marriage license books for 1824 through 2003.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Adoption of Angela Maria HUGHES and Michelle Rene HUGHES (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, September 20, 1973 - page 7, column 7:

According to a legal notice, in September 1973 there was a petition filed by William Ray Huskey in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-46) to adopt minor children Angela Maria Hughes and Michelle Rene Hughes. Their biological father, Benjamin Hughes, was listed as having abandoned and deserted the children; their biological mother was listed as Rebecca Maria Huskey. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.




Friday, August 26, 2016

Adoption of Heather Marie SMITH (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, June 28, 1973 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in June 1973 there was a petition filed by Charles B. Smith and Mary Joe Smith in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-32) to adopt Heather Marie Smith, a minor. Her biological father, Jerry Leo, was listed as address unknown, and it stated that he had never been married to the child's biological mother, Cynthia Smith Goodman, who was dead. The petitioners stated they were the closest blood kin to the child. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.




Thursday, August 25, 2016

Adoption of Mary Katherine HACKER and Jackson Carl HACKER, Jr. (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 29, 1973 - page 7, column 1:

According to a legal notice, in March 1973 there was a petition filed by Henry William Douglas in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 73-20) to adopt minor children Mary Katherine Hacker and Jackson Carl Hacker, Jr. Their biological father, Jackson Carl Hacker, was listed as having abandoned and deserted them. Their biological mother was listed as Mary Katherine Douglas. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.




Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Hendricks County estate index for 1969-1971 added

An index of the Hendricks County estate cases that had legal notices published in the Danville newspapers Danville Gazette and The Republican for the years 1969 through 1971 has been added to the probate records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

This index of estate cases now covers 1945-1971; more years will be added later.

This may not be a comprehensive list of all the Hendricks County estate cases for this time period; legal notices could be filed in any newspaper in the county.



Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Adoption of Paul Edward DEAL (1973)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, March 8, 1973 - page 7, column 5:

According to a legal notice, in March 1973 there was a petition filed by Virgil Earl Bennett, III in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # A 73-12) to adopt Paul Edward Deal, a minor. His biological father, Michael Deal, was listed as having abandoned and deserted him. The case was scheduled to be heard in court 30 days after publication of the legal notice.




Monday, August 22, 2016

Name change of Lisa Ranae DAMERON (1972)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 26, 1972 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in October 1972 there was a petition filed by Lisa Ranae Dameron in the Hendricks County Circuit Court (case # C 72-327) to change her name to Lisa Ranae Snyder. Because she was under 21, the petition was filed on her behalf by Bonnie Jean Snyder. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on December 22, 1972.








Sunday, August 21, 2016

List of New Winchester students in 1961 added

An index of the New Winchester students in grades 1 through 12 in 1961 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the New Winchester High School 1961 yearbook, The Warrior. This yearbook has been digitized and is available online in the Archives section of the Hendricks County Government website.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Name change of Minnie Marie WADE and Donaldo Vargas WADE (1972)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 31, 1972 - page 7, column 3:

According to a legal notice, in August 1972 Minnie Marie Wade filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # S 72-228) to change her name to Marie Wade Davenport. She also petitioned to change the name of her minor son, Donaldo Vargas Wade, to Aaron Donald Davenport. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on October 16, 1972.



Friday, August 19, 2016

Danville enacts smoking ban (1947)

source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 10, 1947

According to a legal notice, on April 7, 1947, the Danville town council (then known as the board of trustees) passed an ordinance banning smoking in all public buildings. The ban was to go in effect on April 21, 1947, with the fire marshal to post signs notifying the public. Violators of the ordinance would face a $10 fine.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Plainfield library digitizes Hendricks County family history files

The Indiana Room of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library has digitized their collection of family history files. There are almost 475 files about various Hendricks County families. These files were compiled by their descendants and donated to the library. Some of these files were donated as far back as 1968.

Adoption of Stephen William WAGNER (1970)

source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 30, 1970 - page 3, column 4:

According to a legal notice, in April 1970 there was a petition filed by William S. Bowman in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 70-16) to adopt Stephen William Wagner, a minor. His biological father, William Eugene Houk, was listed as whereabouts unknown. The case was scheduled to be heard in court on June 22, 1970.




Wednesday, August 17, 2016

List of Avon High School graduates in 1971 added

An index of students who graduated from Avon High School in 1971 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from an article published in a Danville newspaper.