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    1. [GEIGER-L] Miscellaneous Kyger research
    2. I'm going through my research file and find some things that have probably been on posts of others. At the end is a story about John Kyger and the socks in which he was buried is worth noting. DAR Mason Co., KY marriages VI – p5 Maysville: Kiger, John and Sarah Parrish 13 Jan 1791 Wittness: Joseph Parrish, Brother and Joseph Parrish Sr., Father. Indiana · Marriages in Rush Co. Indiana p. 13 Gwinness, Sarah 5 Feb 1830 Kyger, John p. 40 Martz, Elizabeth 7 Sep 1830 Kyger, John · Court Records at the Indiana State Archives. Researched 1988. Supreme Court Order Book II May 1845-May 1846. 10 Nov 1845 (LorS) armenter M. Parks vs. Wm H. Hazelrigg, Daniel Kiger, Robertson C. Rupell & James Dugan. Re:Legality and obbligation bond sealed by all four but not signed by Kigor. Ruled signing not essential Reversed circuit court decision. Supreme Court Order Book No. 5 May 1835 Nov. 1837 “E” p.113-122 Lewis Raymont & Mary Rockafellow—admrs 1 Nov 1835 Of the estate of John H. Rockafellow appeal from Franklin Probate Court vs. Jesse Simonson admr.of the Estate of Joseph Russell John Kiger – Administrator for Jos. Russell Jr. (18-20 yrs.old) died and left considerable estate. Question of handling of funds. Court found Kiger responsible for all unless he can prove he paid it to guardian. Note: Very long – I skimmed.l. Above is my general impression of problem and ruling. · Supreme Court Bk. No. 9 Nov 1842 – Nov 1843 “J” o. 247 William H. Houglericg (sp?) Daniel Kiger Roberston C. Rupell Vs State of Indiana for the use of Perminter Parks. Affirmed judgement of Circuit Court $2.75 for either damages or court costs · From Rush Co. IN Probate Book #2 1836-1841 p. 580 p. 580 In assumpsit action are; Robert Y. McBride vs. Rebecca Kyger admx. Of the estate of Joseph Kyger dec. Feb 1841. p. 535 In chancery suit are: Rebecca Kyger, wife of Joseph Kygar dec., Willis Kyger, George Indiana · From Waters “Indiana Land Entried p.64 & p.91 Jacob Kiger owned land in Union or Franklin Co.,IN as of 23 Oct 1813. The land was near property of Jonathan Bassett & John Dickerson Jacob Kiger with Christopher Kiger – ¼ section 35 1813 John Kyger Union Co. ¼ section 31 1812 Arapman? Roland and wife Eliza all adults and James, Joseph, John and Mary Kyger infants with George Kyger as their gdn. vs Purnell Bishop and his wife Julian. (Juliann?) Case originally brought before Ralph Cotton, Esq., J.P. in Jefferson Township, Jefferson Co., Indiana Territory. (Judge of Court of Common Pleas named but I can't make out name.) Jurors: Branham, William ? ,James Underwood, John Branham, Alexander Chambers, Joseph ?, John Hall, John Ryker, Thomas Streblin, James ?, John Randalls, Joshua Wilkinson, Richard Hopkins, Gideon Underwood, James McClane, Jacob Rhodes and Archabald Dunwaddy. Case: 3 Jun 1812 Joseph Lyon, Plaintiff, and Susanah Dockers, Defendant. Complaint: Joseph Lyon claimed Susannah Dockers took from him a pair of cotton socks which he had left in her possession. Everyone took oaths William Dickinson, late JP of Jefferson Co. Jefferson Twp., was a witness for defendant. Jurors had to decide if a certain pair of cotton socks in white that a certain John Kyger, then lately deceased,, was buried were the property of Joseph Lyon. It gets confusing, but they try to describe the socks (Were they entirely white or white with a blue shot. Then I had to leave before getting the verdict. I love the story -- even without a conclusion. The real question: Which John Kyger went to his grave in white socks perhaps with blue shots that may have belonged to someone else?

    07/14/1998 03:49:08