Would your Hugh Woods be related a Ruth Wood born Dec 29, 1820 in possibly OH, died Nov 25 1899 in Tipton Co., IN; married to James J. Moore born cSept 29, 1818 in OH and died July 20, 1880 in Tipton Co., IN. Ruth was the daughter of Ashbury Wood and Margaret Miller; Ashbury was the son of Benjamin Wood and Ruth. Just looking for additional leads, thanks, Ed Crabtree - KCMO

Someone once told me that there is a statue (or maybe a monument) of my 3rd great grandfather Hugh Woods in Cass County. Hugh and Barbara moved there around 1829 from Lawrence County, Ohio, and they lived in Cass County the rest of their lives. They were probably buried in the Fitzer Cemetery. Do any of the members of this list living in Cass County know anything about this statue? I would like to know just what it is, where it is located, and possibly receive a photograph of it. Thank you for any help you might be able to give me. Jean Dowdey Novato, California

Can anyone tell me when the above couple were married, probably in Cass County? They are on the 1920 census in Logansport with kids Norman Clyde, Lucille, Edna b1915-1919. He was b in 1892 in IN and I am trying to find out who his parents were. Any help would be appreciated. Joan Marie way out in Oregon

Hello to Everyone, Does anyone have access to the actual census for Cass Co. in 1840? I am told there are 2 John Kelly's listed in the Index. I would very much like the actual census information. Also looking for birth records for the following children born to John KELLY and Otilia BROWN who married On August 19, 1830 in Cass Co.,, IN Elizabeth Jane b. 1832 Harriet Newel b. abt 1835 Martha Ann b. abt 1839 all probably in IN Any help will be greatly appreciated. Kathy in MI

Subject: [INPCRP] Cemetery symbols and abbreviations GenDirectory.com has a page that has research tools that include cemetery symbols and abbreviations. http://www.gendirectory.com and choose "TOOLS > FOR RESEARCH" from the menu. > Hope this helps. > Bill Cribbs > Obituary Central http://www.obitcentral.com > GenDirectory.com http://www.gendirectory.com

I know this may not be the place to ask for this kind of help but I feel that if we do not get the kids interested in the things that make up the history of Indiana we will not have a future generation to carry on for us. My son was at the Jr. Hist. Society Camp this year. The last day they told the kids & parents that there would be not more camps. It seems that the Indiana Historical Society has cut the funds and there is no money for the camps for the kids. My son went last year and learned about the History of the Pre-historical part of Indiana in the fossils and also the history of sports in Indiana. This year it was the fur trade and the Miami Indian. I know he has learned so much from the summer camps, it is sad to see them go. He Jr. Hist Society (for those that are not familiar with it) meets in the schools during the school year ( Not all grade schools participate), but for those that do grades 4-6 all over the state are able to learn about Indiana in a setting that teaches them that Indiana past has value and can be interesting to learn. The schools in Rush Co. take a 2 day spring trip letting the kids out of school to go on a Fri. & Sat trip. Some of the teachers go with the group and the school system provides the buses. (our school assistant administrator drives a bus and the have a reg. bus driver for the other one). This year they went to the north west part of Indiana. Last year it was the south east part of the state. So the kids have seen a lot of Indiana Historical sites first hand. While I am sure our school district will continue with these trips the summer camp is going to be gone. I feel that there are many in Indiana that do not even know about the Jr. Historical Society and the activities they have been doing. Maybe that is why the powers that be feel they can cut the funds to this group. We were told by the camp director that the only even "dream" of keeping the camp was flood the Indiana Historical Society with letter expressing the value of the Jr. Hist. Camps. I am asking for your help in doing this....below is the contact information.....PLEASE HELP.....the kids of Indiana need to know the value of our past. I come from several of the pioneer families in the Monroe Co. area, I know my ancestors are going to be upset that it is felt the kids of Indiana should not be taught of the states collective past Thanks for your help Sorry this is so long........ Diana Mahan in Rush Co. Indiana Contact information: Dr. R. Shoemaker at rshoemaker@indhistory.org 450 W. Ohio Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

UPDATE: BOOKMARK GENEALOGY BOOKSTORE CLOSING I got this message today for the lady who is the 'staff' not the owner of the Genealogy Book store in Knightown Indiana. Thought I would send it along.....maybe if we get them some business the owner will decide not to close the book store. I have a e-mail address is for the "staff lady" and would be glad to forward any request to her. I do not think I should give out the address due to the fact she will not be able to help with orders after the store is out of business. I will send up dates when that happens... Diana in Rush Co. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ Diana, The Bookmark new phone # in case I didn't have it the last time you called is: 765-345-9262. Open by chance at this time. Will take orders by mail & check. Call or write to check on availability & price. Address is now 36 Public Square, Knightstown, IN 46148. Mrs. Mayhill hopes to start writing the history of Knightstown. I'll be working with her until I find a full time job. Thanks. Bonnie

I got this message from my Denny list site. I was not aware that the Social Security records search cost was going up. So I thought I would send this on....first fishing license and not record searches.....what will be next Diana in Rush Co. ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Social Security Records Applications - Obtaining under Freedom of Information Act I received an email from a fellow researcher concerning the new fees for doing searches of Social Security Records. This CANNOT be allowed to continue! I suggest you contact your Senators and Congressmen in Washington, and complain often, loudly, and vehemently! Go to: http://www.ssa.gov/foia/foia_guide.htm About 3/4 of the way down the page, you'll see the new prices for doing searches. In the past, it cost $7 for such a search; now the "basic" price is $27, which is an "average fee based on frequently requested records". Other records are based on an "hourly fee", which depends on the "grade" of the employee doing the search. GS GRADE HOURLY FEE GS-1 through GS-8 $16.00 per hour GS-9 through GS-14 $33.00 per hour GS-15 and above $59.00 per hour Can you believe it?! Also, they say, "...we let you know if your request will cost more than $250 before starting a search." My question is, how do they know "before starting a search" how many hours it will take? Sounds like more Bull from Washington to me. I figure someone isn't happy with Bush's returning some of our tax money to us, so that someone has figured out how to get some of it back into the coffers. SgtGeorge George W. Durman

I was told that they MIGHT be there a few more days as they still had stuff to pack. You might get to them with a different number. Try 1-765-345-9262 talk to Bonnie. I would do it Mon or Tus....I can not tell you for sure they are still there. Some on had called and Bonnie said they would be there for a few days I do not know if some one would be there today or not. Diana

Has this book store already close up. I did not get a chance to call. Charlotte wmmahan wrote: > Subject: Bookmark Genealogy Book Store closing on 29 JUNE > Call 800-876-5133 to find out what they have left. > > The bookstore and publisher (Bookmark) in Knightown Indiana will be closing on the 29th of this month. They have some bound books and have some other stuff for other states. Lots of Ohio stuff. I did not see any family Histories but lots of other reference type books and pamphlets & Atlases. And they have some county histories reprinted. > It is a toll free call so call and check it out. > > -------BOOKMARK 800-876-5133 or 765-345-5133 > P.O. Box 90 > Knightstown, Indiana 46148 > > They will back and ship for mailing cost. I do not know if there will be any kind of mark down due to the closing. I am not connected to the book store. I only live close to it. When I was there they did not know what was going to happen to the stock that was left there on the 29th. The owners are just closing it....and want dispose of the inventory. BUT THE 29TH IS THE LAST DAY. The store is closed on the week-ends I think at least on Sunday. > Diana Mahan > > > ==== INCASS Mailing List ==== > A new section has been added to the Cass County INGenWeb pages - "Cass County People in the News." You may submit newpaper articles for inclusion. Visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~incass/inthenews.html Please continue posting obituaries to the genconnect obituary board at: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/CassObits and biographies at: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/CassBios > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html

Hello, Is there anyone on this list researching the surnames KELLY and BROWN? I am looking for information on my ancestors: John KELLY b. Feb 18, 1796 d. May 17, 1845 married on August 19, 1830 in Cass Co., IN Otilia BROWN b. July 17, 1805 d. Apri 17, 1843 I have little to go on except that in 1830 there was a George Brown family living 3 housholds from the family of a Francis Kelly. Also I have been told that there are 2 John Kelly's listed in the 1840 census for Cass County. If anyone has the actual census I would appreciate the help. Kathy

I was pleased to find my GGgrandfather on page 1b of the 1900 census, but a little disappointed to see his name spelled as Beacher, Beecher and to see my Grandmother's name spelled Uretha not Wretha. Nevertheless, it is a good job, Tammy well done. Vern Turner -----Original Message----- From: wmmahan [mailto:wmmahan@comsys.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 12:36 PM To: INCASS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INCASS] Fw: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System For those that have ask about this site: Subject: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System This is the site that has been set up to search for Civil War soldiers by name, regiment, state or etc. It has been worked on for a long time I did some of the data entry and I still have some records to be typed. They are posting them as they are finished and checked.....so check back to see when Indiana is put on the site....Diana in Rush Co. Indiana http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ ==== INCASS Mailing List ==== The 1900 Cass County US Federal Census Index at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~incass/ccc1900a.html All of Cass Co. but the city of Logansport have been transcribed. ============================== Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp

Subject: Bookmark Genealogy Book Store closing on 29 JUNE Call 800-876-5133 to find out what they have left. The bookstore and publisher (Bookmark) in Knightown Indiana will be closing on the 29th of this month. They have some bound books and have some other stuff for other states. Lots of Ohio stuff. I did not see any family Histories but lots of other reference type books and pamphlets & Atlases. And they have some county histories reprinted. It is a toll free call so call and check it out. -------BOOKMARK 800-876-5133 or 765-345-5133 P.O. Box 90 Knightstown, Indiana 46148 They will back and ship for mailing cost. I do not know if there will be any kind of mark down due to the closing. I am not connected to the book store. I only live close to it. When I was there they did not know what was going to happen to the stock that was left there on the 29th. The owners are just closing it....and want dispose of the inventory. BUT THE 29TH IS THE LAST DAY. The store is closed on the week-ends I think at least on Sunday. Diana Mahan

For those that have ask about this site: Subject: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System This is the site that has been set up to search for Civil War soldiers by name, regiment, state or etc. It has been worked on for a long time I did some of the data entry and I still have some records to be typed. They are posting them as they are finished and checked.....so check back to see when Indiana is put on the site....Diana in Rush Co. Indiana http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/

Hi, I found this John Miller listed below in the 1920 Cass county Census Noble twp. John Miller was born around 1831. The same time a John Miller living with Wendel and Caroline Miller in the 1870 census of Cass County, Washington twp. The John Miller at that time was 39 years old and born in Prussia, and working at the R & R as a Laborer. Or course the 1870 census does not mention the relation ship to the head of the house. So who is this John Miller. I found in the 1920 census, I really think this is the same person. It mentions he was living with a Livingston, William. as a WD. Do you have to be married to be called a WD? The only way I can think of finding any information on him would be a obituary. He would of had to pass away with the next 10 years, you would think. So is there a index for obits pass 1920? So if anyone has any solutions on how to find out information on this gentleman, please respond. Noble twp Cass County 1920 IN 86B page 80 line Miller, John 89 WD GER GER GER (Living with Livingston, William) Charlotte E. Flock

Thanks! JudithAnn Brison wrote: > I apologize for not having gotten back sooner. I have been RV ing if > such the word. > > I tried to get information from the State Library on a couple of > thing(s). They did not have what info I was after. However, it is > always worth the try. > > Judy in Quincy > > ==== INCASS Mailing List ==== > @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- @->- > Visit the Cass County INGenWeb at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~incass/county.html > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

I apologize for not having gotten back sooner. I have been RV ing if such the word. I tried to get information from the State Library on a couple of thing(s). They did not have what info I was after. However, it is always worth the try. Judy in Quincy

The weather forecast for Saturday is clear! Anyone interested in joining us at Sprinkle Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. for restoration work is welcome. Suggested items to bring: gloves to protect your hands, a shovel and wheelbarrow would be nice. Bring your own lunch and beverages. Sprinkle Cemetery is in Cass Co. about 1 1/2 miles northwest of Galveston at 1175 S on 800 E; Jackson Twp., Cass County, Indiana. There is a map at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~incass/jcksnmap.html Sprinkle is #7. We are also scheduled to work on Greenlawn Cemetery at Mexico next week on Wed. June 13 at 6:30 p.m. I plan to be there by 4 and get started, so if you want to come earlier, please do. This is a Miami Co. Genealogical Society Mini cemetery restoration workshop. Visitors are welcome. There will be a carry-in afterwards next door at Don & Sharon Linn's, so bring food to share. Bring a shovel, some work gloves and dress to work. No charge except the food to share. Greenlawn Cemetery is north of Mexico, IN in Miami Co. If you can get to Mexico... 31 north to 400N turn right (east) go to the main intersection turn left or north. There is an old cemetery by a church... that's not it. Continue north a little way and there will be another cemetery... a big one. The section we are working in is in the back. The house north of the cemetery is Sharon Linns and that is where the carry-in will be. There is a fridge there if you are bringing anything that needs to be refrigerated. For those of you interested in Bassett Cemetery (Howard Co), Bill Hall is trying to put together a meeting. I will let you know when a date, time and place is set. @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- @>--- Debby Beheler - http://www.rootsweb.com/~incass/county.html - Cass Co INGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmiami/index.html - Miami Co INGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~inpcrpmc/index.html - Miami Cass INPCRP http://members.nbci.com/inmiami/genbiz.html - Debby's Genealogy Services

----- Original Message ----- From: BratcatII@aol.com To:Diana Mahan Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 11:54 PM Subject: clendenning Hi - I am seeking info on Mary Ann Clendenning who married John Old They arrived in Miami county Indiana in late 1830s. Their son John C Old's death certificate indicates she was born in Ireland. To date I have been unable to find any immigration records or ship logs that list Clendenning between 1815 - 1835. Mary Ann was born abt 1818 and died 24 Sept 1871 at age 55. Any info would be appreciated, thanks ever so. Marilyn in Vegas

Miller/March/Minneman/Lehman/Robinson/Benner/Bush/Herman/Rees/Singer/Grusenmeyer/Faber/Taber Did your family travel with these families. Now, about why they traveled? More/better land; new horizons; death of the patriarch in the family, which often meant that the family farm was inherited by the eldest brother and the rest took their inheritances and went to find their own space; other relatives/former neighbors beckoned others to follow them to a new location; Philadelphia was an English city, and the Germans liked to keep to themselves pretty much, speaking their own language and following their own customs and religion (also the English distrusted the strange "foreigners" and probably made them know they should leave the area). Sometimes the Germans would travel to a place and establish a German village, and it remained that way for two or three generations. Some still have signs of German founders, in churches, building designs, etc. If you believe your family travel with one of these families listed above please contact me. I believe they came from Pittsburgh, Pa through OH. Charlotte