Hi Bill, We were talking about your Clay County history books at out monthly genealogy meeting, we curious as how you came by the original copies. I have an original copy of the Clay and Owen counties history book by Blanchard bought by my great grandfather for $5.00, and I wouldn't take a fortune for it. Please listers NO requests for lookups. Doris Louise

Doris, I was high bidder at an estate auction. As an active genealogist, I knew it was going too low, so I kept my hand in the air the longest! I anticipated that I would have no trouble finding someone, sometime, that would want to own such an original set. I was right, but I offered and gave my time to all respondents first, because I believe in sharing available resources with other family history seekers. >From your closing line "no lookups", I've got to ask, What kind of a self -centered genealogical society are you? I have NO connections that I know of to Clay Co, and I gladly donated two weeks of my time to help several persons that I have never met. Some were elated to have learned that information was in the books about their family members. And I sent it to them with no charge for my time. Just what is the function of your society? mrbill On Sun, 13 Jun 1999 00:17:41 +0000 Doris Neal <doris@ncci.net> writes: >Hi Bill, > > We were talking about your Clay County history books at out >monthly >genealogy meeting, we curious as how you came by the original copies. >I >have an original copy of the Clay and Owen counties history book by >Blanchard bought by my great grandfather for $5.00, and I wouldn't >take a >fortune for it. > > Please listers NO requests for lookups. > > Doris Louise ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

To All, No, I understand from the buyer of the original 1909 edition of the two-volume set of Clay Co History books which I had that there was a reprint of the contents of the two books into one book in 1973. So you might possibly be referring to the reprint, not the original. mrbill On Sat, 12 Jun 1999 03:11:30 EDT JANLENB@aol.com writes: >When you talk of the set of books are you referring to the large brown >book >that >has two volume's in one book? > > ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

I have been out of town for a while so missed the bidding on the Clay Co. History books. William Travis author of "History of Clay Co." was my GG Grandfather. I would like to purchase a set of his books. If anyone has a copy they are willing to sell please let me know. Ellen Travis Addington Phoenix AZ

Bill, Thanks for offering to do lookups from the History of Clay Co. I am interested in any mention of Clarence Deal, Elizabeth Elliott Deal, Joseph Elliott or Dorothy Scott Elliott. Dorothy and Joseph came to Clay Co. by way of OH from England about 1866-67. Thanks for your help. Lynn

Darlene, There was an Elijah MIller who came from Ohio to Kosciusko Co, IN in early 1830s. Might be worth checking. Kosciusko Co, IN has a great web site at: http://user.ctlnet.com/gan155/kosco.htm Brenda Robison Indianapolis, IN

I myself was more than pleased with the information shared about the Clay County History books as I found two new connections to my family from the information that was found in them for other people! Had everyone read the emails you would have known that the book sale was only mentioned three times I believe, if I remember correctly, but also had other information even when it did mention it. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE GREAT INFORMATION THAT YOU SHARED WILLIAM!!! WE DID APPRECIATE IT! LouPero@aol.com wrote: > Could you all change your Subject line to something else more descriptive the > Clay Co History books sale, please? I have been mostly deleting those , not > being interested in buying the book. Hope I didn't miss anything important. > > ==== INCLAY Mailing List ==== > This list brought to you by Rootsweb,be sure to check us out at > http://www.rootsweb.com/

When you talk of the set of books are you referring to the large brown book that has two volume's in one book?

Could you all change your Subject line to something else more descriptive the Clay Co History books sale, please? I have been mostly deleting those , not being interested in buying the book. Hope I didn't miss anything important.

Greetings all! I would like to announce to all of you that I have received payment for the Clay Co History books, hence they are sold. I will, as I originally announced, continue to provide lookups through tomorrow, June 12, 1999. After that they will be shipped to their new owner. In due respect of this occurence, it would seem appropriate that those of you who are exchanging communications on indivudual names were to enter your own subject matter in the "Subject" block of your communications, and no longer make everyone believe that the msg that you are sending pertains to "Clay Co History book sale" which was the subject of MY message to the list. I did make inquiry of the buyer to see if he would be able to continue doing lookups, and he did say that he would condider it. His time availablity would have to control his decision. I had previously intended to announce the new owner's name to the list, but it does not seem appropriate for me to do that since he may not wish to make himself available for consultation. That will be his choice. The amount of the final bid/purchase price was $110.00, so you all will have some appreciation of the value of the books. I wish I had a few more sets to sell at that price! mrbill William A. "Bill" Harrison <MRBIL1@JUNO.COM> Sponsor of the STONER and SCHNORF Family discussion lists on Rootsweb. ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

I'm looking for information on what happen to James N. Rukes(b. 10 Oct 1830 in Parke Co., IN) he marred Elizabeth Hoffman on 22 Nov 1868 in Vigo Co.,IN----they had 2 sons, Newton Rukes(b. abt 1870 Vigo Co., IN) and Babel Rukes(b. 1873 Vigo Co.,IN) and a daughter, Hannah Rukes(b. 1869 Vigo Co.,IN). Of the children I'm still looking for Newton. Can anyone help me find anything about James Rukes or/and Newton Rukes????? Thank you Anne

Thanks Gloria, yes I know someone who is interested in this Henry M. LONG. do you have any further information on him? Phyllis in Clinton, BC Gfahs@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 99-06-10 22:00:13 EDT, you write: > > << Henry M. LONG from the same area >> > > If anyone is interested, Henry M. Long married Sarah A. Hoffa in Clay County > on 14 Dec 1954. > > Glorianne > > ==== INCLAY Mailing List ==== > To contact the INCLAY list owner,send a message to; > fred@claynet.com

Hi Jan, I hope this is not a duplicate reply. I have been so busy lately that I am behind on answering my email and don't know if I answered this one or not. I am searching for the following: My father was Melvin Miller, son of Marshall Miller, son of Elijah Miller. They were from Monroe & Lawrence Counties in IN, and some were from Owen Co, IN. Might there be a connection? Would love to hear from you. Darlene Miller Arney ----- Original Message ----- From: <JANLENB@aol.com> To: <INCLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 04, 1999 2:51 PM Subject: Re: Clay Co History Books > Darlene Miller Arney - Which MILLER family are you researching? I too have > lots of > MILLERS in my family. In fact I think there may be three separate families. > JAN B. IN OKC > > > ==== INCLAY Mailing List ==== > This list brought to you by Rootsweb,be sure to check us out at > http://www.rootsweb.com/

I don't know.

In a message dated 99-06-11 10:42:32 EDT, you write: << Thanks Gloria, yes I know someone who is interested in this Henry M. LONG. do you have any further information on him? >> That was from the marriages up to 1860. There is nothing in the 1884 County History book about this family. Did you see this family in the 1850 Clay County census: CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IN COUNTY: Clay DIVISION: Washington Township REEL NO: 138 PAGE NO: 233B REFERENCE: Enumerated on 20 October 1850 by John Griffis ============================================================ =========================================== LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB ============================================================ =========================================== 24 169 169 Long Abraham 47 M Farmer 600 Tenn X 25 169 169 Long Hannah 45 F Tenn X 26 169 169 Long Wm 19 M Laborer Tenn 27 169 169 Long John 17 M Ind 28 169 169 Long Henry 15 M Ind 29 169 169 Long Easter 14 F Ind 30 169 169 Long Malinda 13 F Ind 31 169 169 Long Isaac 12 M Ind 32 169 169 Long Jacob 10 M Ind 33 169 169 Long Madison 8 M Ind 34 169 169 Long Andrew 7 M Ind 35 169 169 Long Margaret 6 F Ind 36 169 169 Long Rhineaston 2 M Ind There are 3 other Long marriages in Clay County during the same time period, but none of the people are in this family. Samuel Long married Arra Carroll in 1840: CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IN COUNTY: Clay DIVISION: Township of Harrison REEL NO: 138 PAGE NO: 286A REFERENCE: Enumerated on 22 October 1850 by W. H. Gifford 23 578 578 Long Samuel 58 M Farmer 600 Main 24 578 578 Long Ara 38 F N. Carolina 25 578 578 Long Martha 9 F Indiana 26 578 578 Long Benjmin 8 M Indiana 27 578 578 Long Louis C. 6 M Indiana 28 578 578 Long Nancy 2 F Indiana The other two, Hariet E. Long married Silas Harrison in 1854, and Mary Long married Charles Welburn in 1847. The Welburns are not in Clay County in 1850. Silas Harrison was in household 189 in 1850, only 20 houses from the Abraham Longs; Hariet E. could have been Harriet Easter. Well, that is all I have here. Wish I could help you more. Glorianne

In a message dated 99-06-10 22:00:13 EDT, you write: << Henry M. LONG from the same area >> If anyone is interested, Henry M. Long married Sarah A. Hoffa in Clay County on 14 Dec 1954. Glorianne

Sorry Darlene - I've not run across a Marshall Miller or Ellijah Miller - mine are mainly in Clay Co. and Vigo Co. (the older ones anyway) from 1850's forward. Before that they were in Knox Co. OH. and Bedford Co. PA.. I can't find anything past that. My first GGF had brothers that came on west - I think KS. and for sure CO. but I haven't located them yet. I'll keep an eye out for your Marshall and Elijah tho. Jan B. in OKC

Hi and thanks, but their must be a problem with this as my Henry Long all information the same fathered children in 1868 and 1870 and the Civil War was over in 1865. I understand there was a Henry M. LONG from the same area but not the same as my Henry. I do appreciate the time you took to look it up and type it in for me. Thanks Phyllis in BC JANLENB@aol.com wrote: > > For Phyllis from Canada - According to the book "The Cory Story" page 144 > states - > under section on the Civil War " Henry Long , killed in battle" and on page > 268 of the

THANKS!!! I found MY Millers and Watsons! Didn't think it was possible! Wanda -----Original Message----- From: JANLENB@aol.com <JANLENB@aol.com> To: INCLAY-L@rootsweb.com <INCLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 3:49 AM Subject: Re: Clay Co History Books >Wanda - On your Daniel MILLER and Tabitha WATSON have you tried the URL for >the LDS online which is: http://www.familysearch.com >Then type in your Daniel and Tabitha's names and you can learn quite a lot of >info >on this family. Hope this helps. Jan in OKC > > >==== INCLAY Mailing List ==== >Help support Rootsweb,become a member at; >http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > >

I will check out the deed index. Hadn't thought to check with LDS though I should have. terri