Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/801 Surname: Shipley ------------------------- What I am looking for is Isaac or Elizabeth Polly's parents or more information on them. I have their decendants. Thanks anyway

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/800 Surname: Shipley, Polly, Ferguson ------------------------- I have some info on Hiram, son of Isaac if you need that.

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/799 Surname: Shipley ------------------------- I have the part of the book about the Shipley decendants of Isaac and Polly. I am the granddaughter of Florence Lee she is the sister to Pat. I have a family tree on ancestory.com under Cave. I am in the process of getting all of the "kids" and grandkids and greatgrandkids of Isaac and Polly on this tree but all these ancestors seem to have had a dozen kids by half a dozen wives that it is taking me a while. Any info you need just send me an email.

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/798 Surname: Smith, Hanks, Swift ------------------------- I am looking for information for James Madison Smith who married Sarah Hanks and had Susan Elizebeth Smith who married Charles Swift They lived in Brown County thank you pat Swift/Johnson

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/797 Surname: Swift, Coffmam ------------------------- Most of my family lived ib Brown County In. at one time. I am looking for information on Grandville Swift who married Eliza Coffman.I hope to find who their parents were. I am the daughter of Ralph Swift. His father was Alva Swift. Alva's father was Charlkes W Swift and Grandville Swift was Charles Swift's father. Thank you for any help you can give Pat Swift/Johnson

Hello, I am researching the following surnames: Traylor, Troyer, Tolle, Lantaff, DeGolyer, Goddard, Palmer, Campbell, Adams, Noble, McCain, Foster, Kinman, Stone, Baum, Schenck, Schenk, Lane, DeBell, Ringo, Smallwood, Duley, Fraiser, Scales, Fredrick, Hundley, Monarch, McCool, Householder, Brosius, Crow, Agnew, Aikman, Anderson, Applegate, Archer, Bomar, Bowles, Brown, Coan, Collis, Cooper, Cotting, Cousins, Dedrick, Fisher, Halfacre, Harris, Harvey, Haskins, Hayes, Head, Leach, McGee, Moore, Neal, Neberman, Noble, Noelle, Orth, Peerman, Perkinson, Pride, Purdue, Roe, Rouse, Samson, Schwitz, Simon, Stader, Stokes, Stone, Taylor, Wood, Zany. If you have info on any of these lines and would like to share data please contact me. Regards, Paul Traylor Milwaukee, Wisconsin [email protected]

Subject: Fw: [INPCRP] Fw: Tiptoeing Through The Graveyard I thought you might like to read this. It was forward to the preservation group from the Henry Co., Indiana list. Diana Mahan in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- To: Henry Co., Indiana List Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 9:43 AM Subject: Tiptoeing Through The Graveyard _________________________________________________________________> Tiptoeing Through The Graveyard A Guide to Discovering Your Ancestors in Cemeteries The practice of marking the final resting place of a loved one goes back thousands of years. The ancient pyramids are conceivably the greatest example, standing today as a reminder of the ancient Egyptian glorification of life after death. Roman catacombs, a subterranean burial place for early Christians, contained niches where the fully clothed bodies were placed and which were then sealed with a slab inscribed with the name of the deceased, date of death and a religious symbol. Many of the elaborate grave markers erected in the 19th and early 20th centuries were styled after the memorials of the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations. Following the first World War, grave markers started to become smaller and less elaborate - plain crosses and simple, upright stone slabs decorated with carvings, symbols and epitaphs. __________________________________________________________________ Cemeteries are living lessons in history. People who buried their dead said much about themselves and the ones who had died. While not considered a primary information source, gravestones are an excellent source of dates, birthplaces, maiden names, spouses' names and parents' names. They can also provide evidence of military service, membership in a fraternal organization, and religious affiliations. Why should you visit the cemetery if you already have a birth and death date for your ancestor? Because you never know what you may find. Nearby gravestones can lead you to other family members. Little grave markers can tell the story of children who died in infancy for whom no other records exist. Flowers left on a grave may lead you to living descendants. Other than a few records and documents and, perhaps, some family jewelry or heirlooms, your ancestor's tombstone is the only physical evidence of the life they lived. There is nothing in your genealogical research that will connect you to your ancestor more than to stand in the one place on earth which contains their mortal remains and to see important pieces of their life carved into stone. It is an amazing, awe-inspiring experience. ___________________________________________________________________ How to Locate a Cemetery The first step in cemetery research is the obvious one - you need to learn where your ancestor is buried. Death records will often contain this information, as will obituaries. Published cemetery surveys may list your ancestors. You should also be sure to not overlook family members - they will often know of family burial locations or may be able to track down a mention on a mass or prayer card or in the family bible. Funeral homes and morticians can be great allies in helping you to locate in finding cemetery records. Funeral records may still exist which can contain a wealth of information, including the burial location.Funeral directors will have knowledge of most cemeteries in their area, and may also be able to point you to family members. If a funeral home is no longer in business, then check with other area funeral homes as they may know where the old records are located. If you know your ancestor's religious affiliation you may want to try contacting the church in the area where your ancestor lived. Churches often maintain attached cemeteries and also keep records for their members who are buried elsewhere. The local genealogical or family history society is another good place to turn. These groups are continually working to conserve valuable cemetery information and may have compiled cemetery indexes or be able to provide clues to little known burial locations, especially family cemeteries. Old local histories can also prove useful in identifying former names and locations for cemeteries which have been moved. The Internet is fast becoming a useful source for cemetery records as well. Many sites offer links to online cemetery records or you can use your favorite search engines to search for a specific cemetery. Special geographic place name search engines can also help to locate a cemetery, though the information available on the Internet varies widely by country. The U.S. Geographic Names Information Server, for example, allows you to narrow down your search by selecting cemetery as the feature type. If you have narrowed down the area, but aren't sure which cemetery may contain your ancestor, then maps can be of great assistance. Use land, tax or census records to help you pinpoint your ancestor's land on a map. You will often find them buried in a nearby cemetery, or even in a family cemetery on their own property. Topographic maps or locality maps may show cemeteries, roads, houses and farms. Even little details such as elevation features can be useful as cemeteries were often erected on high ground. __________________________________________________________________ Visiting the Cemetery Now that you have located the cemetery where your ancestor is buried, a little advance planning can really help to make your visit to the cemetery a success. If you have a choice in the matter, the best time to visit a cemetery is in the spring or fall - especially if it is one which is neglected and overgrown. Brush and grass will not be as high in the spring, which will help you to notice holes, rocks and such obstacles before you trip over them. Sometimes the season can have an impact on whether you even find the cemetery at all. I have located several family cemeteries in the southeastern U.S. which are situated in the middle of cornfields. Needless to say, it is nearly impossible to find such cemeteries when the corn is taller than you are! The well-dressed cemetery researcher wears long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and gloves to help ward off critters such as snakes, gnats, ticks and mosquitoes. If the cemetery is in a wooded or rural location you may also want to bring along a hoe to help cut down brush and a friend or fellow researcher for safety. Whether the cemetery is public or private, you should do a search for existing records. Most commonly known as sexton's records (a sexton is a caretaker responsible for the cemetery), these records can include burial registers, plat maps and plot records. These records will vary greatly by country and time period and may not exist, but never assume! A sign outside of the cemetery may be able to point you to its caretaker. Turn to the local phone book to contact area funeral directors or churches. Check with the area library or historical/genealogical society for tips on possible record locations. You may be surprised by what you can find. One last thing - before you visit a private cemetery, be sure to get permission from the land owner. ___________________________________________________________________ Plan Ahead for a Successful Cemetery Visit ~Dress appropriately ~Bring paper, several pencils, a camera and plenty of film ~Consider bringing optional "toys" such as a video camera, tape recorder or a Palm Pilot ~Extra batteries for anything that may need them! ~If you plan to do any tombstone rubbings, then be sure to bring the appropriate supplies ~Water, rags and a soft nylon bristle brush for cleaning stones, plus clippers for clearing away grass and brush ~If you are looking for unmarked cemeteries, you may want to bring a map so that you can mark their locations as you locate them ____________________________________________________________________ Stories in Stone The highlight of any trip to the cemetery is reading the stones. Once you have taken that irresistible quick peek for your ancestor's headstone, however, you should stop and plan out your route around the cemetery. Methodical might be boring, but it greatly decreases your chances of missing something important. If the cemetery is not too large, and you have enough time, it can be very helpful to make a complete transcription of the cemetery. Even if you only make note of the names and dates on each tombstone, along with their location in the cemetery, this can save you a trip back in the future as well as help other researchers. There is a lot of information and advice available on the proper methods for transcribing tombstones. While these can serve as great reference guides, there is really no need to worry about formality. The important thing is to make a note of everything that you see. _________________________________________________________________ Make Your Visit Count Write down names, dates and inscriptions exactly as they appear on the stone. It is very easy to make assumptions in the excitement of the moment, and it will be very beneficial to have an accurate record as you move forward (or backward as the case may be!) with your research. Be sure to sketch any symbols that you are unfamiliar with so that you can look them up later. These symbols or emblems may be valuable clues to membership in an organization which may have records about your ancestor. Make a note of the relationship between tombstones as well. Family members will often be buried together in the same plot. Nearby graves may belong to parents. Small unmarked stones may indicate children that died in their infancy. Neighbors and relatives may also be buried in adjoining sections. As you make your way around, be sure not to miss the back of the stones as they can also contain important information. Another good way to record cemetery information is to use a cassette recorder or even a video camera as you move around the cemetery. You can read off names, dates and inscriptions easily and make note of important information, such as when you start a new row. It also provides you with a backup for any written transcriptions that you have made. Pictures are worth a thousand words and are much better for tombstones than chalk or shaving cream. Use hand-held clippers to clear brush away from the stone and then use a nylon (never wire) bristle brush and plain water to clean the stone from bottom to top, rinsing well as you go. A bright sunny day and a mirror to help reflect the sunlight on the stone can really help to bring out the carvings. Enjoy yourself! Visiting cemeteries is one of the most rewarding parts of genealogy research, so stop and take the time to commune with your ancestors. _________________________________________________________________ For More Information Cemetery Research Lots of great links for online cemetery records and cemetery research ________________________________________________________________ How to Do A Tombstone Rubbing A fun way to preserve cemetery history! Learn the correct way to do this to minimize possible damage to the stone. ( Note from Breif: I have added this to the information for easy access go to bottom of page and click on link for more information on this topic the site is just full of more information. http://members.aol.com/TombView/rubbings.html) _________________________________________________________________- Cemetery Do's and Don'ts Tips for researching responsibly in cemeteries, including cleaning and maintaining cemeteries and tips for reading those illegible inscriptions without causing damage to the tombstones. __________________________________________________________________ Tips for Photographing Gravestones Techniques for recording cemetery information using cameras and video cameras, including tips for getting great pictures, ideas for video transcriptions and the use of digital photography. __________________________________________________________________ Tombstone Symbolism and Iconography Learn the meanings of the various carvings, symbols and icons found on gravestones. ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== Blessed are the Elderly, for they remember what we will never know.

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/796 Surname: Matthews, Mathews, Mathis, Axsom, Axem ------------------------- I am searching for info on Aquilla Matthews (sometimes listed as Mathews or Mathis).-- He was born in NC. He may have married in Brown Co, IN in 1874 to Mary Jane Axsom (sometimes listed as Axem or similar spellings). She may have been born in Brown Co, IN ca 1859. Thanks for any additional info. D.

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/795 Surname: Goble ------------------------- Wesley Goble shot, apparently in Brown Co, died April 17, 1896. Buried in Dobbs Cemetery. Looking for details of shooting. Appreciate any help. Eldon Goble

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/794 Surname: ------------------------- Gallia County is in the southeaster part of Ohio. We are right along the Ohio River. Yes, I amsure that at one time it was spelled: Barcus, Barkus, Barkhurst.

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/793 Surname: Barkhurst, Barcus ------------------------- Cathy, My family is from Morgan County, specifically the Pennsville/McConnelsville/Stockport area. I am still working on obtaining information. Where is Gallia Co? Do you know if your family ever spelled the name Barkhurst? Warmly, Debbie

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/791 Surname: ------------------------- Where in Se Ohio is your family from. I work with a girl who's maiden name was Barcus from Gallia County, Ohio.

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Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/790 Surname: Warring, Thom, Walker, Kleindorfer ------------------------- Would like to correspond with any interested descendant of the below family. Thank you. 1-Thomas Edward WARRING b: 3 Sep 1852, Ghent, Carroll Co., Kentucky, USA, d: 28 Jan 1886, Kent's Mill, Brown Co., Indiana, USA sp: Nira W. THOM sp: Janira WALKER b: Murdock, Ohio, USA, m: Bef 1876 |--2-John Locke "Loebe" "JL" WARRING b: 2 Nov 1874, Smithville, Monroe Co., Indiania, USA, d: 22 Sep 1948, Smithville, Monroe Co., Indiania, USA |--2-Harry J. WARRING b: 12 Jul 1876, Smithville, Monroe Co., Indiania, USA, d: Nov 1911, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA sp: Othilia KLEINDORFER , m: 12 Jun 1881

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/789 Surname: ------------------------- Hi, I am looking for a Margaret Sue Mosier, I believe her mother came from Bourbon Co. Ky. and father from Md. His name was Mosier. He lived in Mosier, Or. and Mosier Or. was named after him. Margaret Sue Mosier m. John Leland Henderson who was my gt grandfather and he live in Tillamook, Or. This is his third wife and he died on Sugar Loaf Mt. He m. first Hattie Humphrey in Hood River, Or. and his second marriage was to Marian I. Grimes/ Graves and they had children in Portland Or.---William Elliott Henderson son Stephen Howard Henderson and Robert Lynn Henderson. In my family they had children John Leland Jr, Anne Julia Henderson, Louis A. Henderson, Edwin Andrew Henderson who was my Grandfather who m. Laura C. Dwyer, Mrs. Faith Lott---some went to Cal. San Diego as where my father Leland William Henderson died. Cleveager lived in Cleveager, Tn. Loralee

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/788 Surname: Judge Richard Henderson ------------------------- Hi, I have Kennedys in Tn.---I believe these are the same ones. I wanted to ask if you know any one that has a Richard Stevens eldest son of Benj. Stevens bros and sis Benj, John, Thomas, Elizabeth and Anne Stevens. I believe these people were in Vineland, NJ. and Monmouth Co. NJ. Upper Freehold. I found Judge Richard Henderson with Anne Stevens of Monmouth listed on a film ---with no other Henderson on it. Do you know if they are related? John Henderson, Jeremiah Stillwell and Richard Parker and Henry Holliday in NJ.? There was a John Henderson in Botetourt Co. Va. 4 Mar. 1775 deeds of John Henderson 271 acres on NOrth fork of Roanoake called Goose Creek, Va. There seems to be John Bowyer or Sawyer, Andrew Lewis, John Maxwell, James Trimble, David Robinson, Wm Fleming, Geo Skillem, Benjamin Estill, Phillip Lowv and Andrew Woods, John Bowman and Samuel Lewis, Richard May, John McMurray. Do you know any of these people? I am pretty sure your Kennedys are in Et. Tn. in Greenville, Tn. Greene Co. Tn. There seems to be many Hendersons listed in Et. Tn. and in Wt Tn. Loralee

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/787 Surname: JACKSON, WHITE ------------------------- Correction to my e-mail address: Now: [email protected] Alternate: [email protected]

We have a Emma Goetz that married Charles Stillabower. They lived in Bartholomew, Brown and Johnson Counties. Monty

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/786 Surname: Parsons ------------------------- I looking for any Parsons that might have been in Brown Co I have a Creed Parsons born 1821.married a Cynthia Lucas in Monroe county in 1848. Creed died in 1851. where and why is unknown. also unknown is who his parents were. Any hints and clues are greatly needed. thank you very much

Posted on: Brown County In. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Brown/785 Surname: shipley, curry ------------------------- I have both sets of parents. I would love to find Toms grandparents. I have Sarahs line to 1850.She went by her middle name, Clementine. My e-mail is [email protected] I am looking also for Hawkins, in Brown County off and on in 1890-1915.