[email protected] wrote: > > In a message dated 98-10-16 01:13:51 EDT, you write: > > << Hi! > Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area > have been walked and recorded? > Nancy >> > > In a message dated 98-10-16 01:22:03 EDT, you write: > > << If anyone has any suggestions as to where to find good info in DeKalb, like > does that Eckhart Library (that houses the Genealogy society) have a lot of > info dedicated to the area? >> > > Hello, Nancy, Kathy and all of you interested in DeKalb Co Cemeteries, > > Eckhart Library in Auburn has an excellent genealogy section, on DeKalb County > primarily, especially for such a small library. It is a must place to visit > if you are going to be in DeKalb County. As far as I could tell, all, or most > all, of the cemeteries have been walked through and are recorded. These books > are at the library. They also have microfilm of many the older newspapers, > etc. etc. The people there are most helpful, especially a Lucy Funk. Lucy > doesn't work at the library, but she does much genealogy research of the area. > She's done a bit of work for me since my trips to Auburn are limited, and > she's always been thorough and fair. > > I have also personally walked the Spencerville (White City) cemetery and the > Riverside cemetery in St. Joe many times. Have also visited Jenkins, Concord > and some other cemeteries a few times. I remember there are many KNIGHTS > buried in the Concord cemetery. It's a very small cemetery and I think they > are in the process of restoring the stones there, but many stones have been > broken or worn so that they can't be read. > > I hope this helps someone. > > Nancy, I'd be interested in learning about your KNIGHTS. I have been looking > for information on a Michael KNIGHT who married Sarah JOHNSON about 1844 in > DeKalb County. Sarah died about 1855 and Michael left Indiana with their 2 > sons, leaving their 2 daughters in the care of Sarah's family. Sarah was the > daughter of Thomas Johnson and Lydia Draggoo and the sister of my gr-gr > grandmother Laurinda Johnson Jenkins. > > Sue Sablic > Indiana > [email protected] > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome. I second your response- but I do wonder how complete the stone surveys are, since I could not locate my great-grandmother.

[email protected] wrote: > > Was wondering, does anyone know about the "Hessen Cassel" or the "Zion > Lutheran (German)" cemeteries listed on the page? More specifically the ages > of those cemeteries. Or even which cemeteries on the list were pre-1900? > My mom and I are making a trip to DeKalb county the 23rd or 24th (in one > week!!) and will be looking for any info on: > LUMM: John L., Henry, Mary Elizabeth, etc > MOORE: John, James Albert, Esther Ruth > DEVORE: Julia > BASSA/BASSIE/MASSEY: Conrad, Martha Ann > The Lumm's and Bassa mixture were all from Kassel Germany in the > county/province? of Hessen so we kind of wondered if theyd be buried in that > cemetery, but John (and wife) and Conrad (no idea about his wife yet) wouldve > died before 1900. Thats why I asked about the age of the cemeteries. > The Bassa/Bassie/Massey is a new discovery. Records show about 3-4 spellings > with the Bassa variation but mom found an old letter saying that the name was > Massey...anyone know of them? Conrad has daughter Martha Ann who married Henry > Lumm, together they had 7 children in Garret/Auburn areas. > If anyone has any suggestions as to where to find good info in DeKalb, like > does that Eckhart Library (that houses the Genealogy society) have a lot of > info dedicated to the area? > Lots of unanswered questions on this branch! > Kathy Huish > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome. yes the Eckhart Lib has a very good genealogical section, including a cemetery stone listing for almost all the the county cems. good luck.

Nancy, In the book "Spencerville" published in 1952 by Dr. Willis W. Carey the following information is listed for Rummell, O. W. (Civil War vet is buried in White City Cemetery south of Spencerville) b. 1837 m. Nancy C. Boyle 5 children: Lizzie, see Shutt (but under shutt I don't find any Lizzie) Louise, see Beams (but under Beams I don't find any Louise) John, m. in West William, M.E. minister, see ministers Hulbert, M. m. Mary Murray 1896 moved to Oklahoma in 1904, died 1946 2 children Muriel R. Waller, helen R. Symonds I also see that under Scott, Alfred that he married Rhoda Boyle and they had 6 children Some folks say this little book isn't complete and some info isn't right -- but -- at least we have it and for that I'm grateful. I think they have a copy of this book at the library in Auburn.

John & Nancy Malmquist wrote: > > Hi! > Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area > have been walked and recorded? > Nancy > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome. yes- the Auburn Public Library has a rather complete set of cemetery stone listings including Concord. i checked them as recently as last summer. paul r. julian. hope this helps.

Pam, Children of David B. Knight, as taken from 1850 census, are William, 17; Nancy Jane, 15; Rhoda Samantha, 12; John, 9; Cyrus, 9; Dennis, 7;& James, 4. Also listed in the home was Ephraim Clemens, age 12. I have a Cynthia, 19, mar to John Engle/Ingle,32, & son Martin, 3/12 given in the same census. I cannot explain the Mary Engle, as I've only begun to research Mary Boyle, sister of Jonathan Boyle. I do want to get to Auburn and research in the Library and Court House there. David B. Knight's mother might possibly be Mary Knight, 72, living with James, 31, in the 1850 census as the dwelling number on the census are in a cluster or group. Hope this gives you a clue or sends you in the right direction. Nancy ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [INDEKALB-L] Cemeteries > Date: Friday, October 16, 1998 9:24 AM > > Nancy: > Just read your reply to Sue. I also am hunting for David B. Knight. He is my > g grandmother's father. They moved to DeKalb Co in 1836 or so from Knox Co, > OHIO. My g grandmother was Samantha Rhoda Knight and she was born in 1837. > Do you know the names of all the children? > > I would love to know David's parents names and if they were from Penn. and > where. Also, I have record (on Samantha Knight Hull's death certificate) that > her mother was Mary Engle, not Mary Boyle which I have seen. Do you know > anything about this. > > Hope you can help me. > > Thanks, Pam > > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome.

I am looking for information on Andrew Hoover and wife Francis who were listed on Wilmington Twp, Dekalb Co census in 1860. However, I could not find them on the 1870 census. Andrew and Frances were from Luzerne County Pennsylvania; Andrew b. about 1814 and Frances b. about 1829. Their children were James, Lucinda, Francis (female), Anne or Ancel (listed as male on PA 1850 cenus and as a female on 1860 Indiana census), Lucinda and Andrew Jr. Any help would be appreciated. Joan

Sue, Thanks for your info. You have just answered many questions for me. I'm hoping to get to Auburn to research, but don't know just how soon. The Knight's I've only just learned are part of the family. David B. Knight m Mary Boyle and according to the 1850 census they had 8 eight children. I know nothing about your Michael Knight and family. I am thrilled to hear about the Eckhart Library and what sounds like a wonderful collection. Nancy ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [INDEKALB-L] Cemeteries > Date: Friday, October 16, 1998 6:58 AM > > In a message dated 98-10-16 01:13:51 EDT, you write: > > << Hi! > Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area > have been walked and recorded? > Nancy >> > > In a message dated 98-10-16 01:22:03 EDT, you write: > > << If anyone has any suggestions as to where to find good info in DeKalb, like > does that Eckhart Library (that houses the Genealogy society) have a lot of > info dedicated to the area? >> > > Hello, Nancy, Kathy and all of you interested in DeKalb Co Cemeteries, > > Eckhart Library in Auburn has an excellent genealogy section, on DeKalb County > primarily, especially for such a small library. It is a must place to visit > if you are going to be in DeKalb County. As far as I could tell, all, or most > all, of the cemeteries have been walked through and are recorded. These books > are at the library. They also have microfilm of many the older newspapers, > etc. etc. The people there are most helpful, especially a Lucy Funk. Lucy > doesn't work at the library, but she does much genealogy research of the area. > She's done a bit of work for me since my trips to Auburn are limited, and > she's always been thorough and fair. > > I have also personally walked the Spencerville (White City) cemetery and the > Riverside cemetery in St. Joe many times. Have also visited Jenkins, Concord > and some other cemeteries a few times. I remember there are many KNIGHTS > buried in the Concord cemetery. It's a very small cemetery and I think they > are in the process of restoring the stones there, but many stones have been > broken or worn so that they can't be read. > > I hope this helps someone. > > Nancy, I'd be interested in learning about your KNIGHTS. I have been looking > for information on a Michael KNIGHT who married Sarah JOHNSON about 1844 in > DeKalb County. Sarah died about 1855 and Michael left Indiana with their 2 > sons, leaving their 2 daughters in the care of Sarah's family. Sarah was the > daughter of Thomas Johnson and Lydia Draggoo and the sister of my gr-gr > grandmother Laurinda Johnson Jenkins. > > Sue Sablic > Indiana > [email protected] > > > > > > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome.

Nancy: Just read your reply to Sue. I also am hunting for David B. Knight. He is my g grandmother's father. They moved to DeKalb Co in 1836 or so from Knox Co, OHIO. My g grandmother was Samantha Rhoda Knight and she was born in 1837. Do you know the names of all the children? I would love to know David's parents names and if they were from Penn. and where. Also, I have record (on Samantha Knight Hull's death certificate) that her mother was Mary Engle, not Mary Boyle which I have seen. Do you know anything about this. Hope you can help me. Thanks, Pam

Hello Sue: I saw you are looking for Knights in DeKalb County. So am I. My gg grandfather was David Knight and he moved to DeKalb Co. from Knox Co. Ohio in about 1836. My g grandmother was born in DeKalb Co in 1837. I am looking for any info on the Knight family. I also have a Jenkins connection. Please tell me what you know. I went to DeKalb 3 weeks ago and their library is wonderful and so is Lucy Funk. She helped me tremendously. Write soon. Pam

In a message dated 98-10-16 01:13:51 EDT, you write: << Hi! Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area have been walked and recorded? Nancy >> In a message dated 98-10-16 01:22:03 EDT, you write: << If anyone has any suggestions as to where to find good info in DeKalb, like does that Eckhart Library (that houses the Genealogy society) have a lot of info dedicated to the area? >> Hello, Nancy, Kathy and all of you interested in DeKalb Co Cemeteries, Eckhart Library in Auburn has an excellent genealogy section, on DeKalb County primarily, especially for such a small library. It is a must place to visit if you are going to be in DeKalb County. As far as I could tell, all, or most all, of the cemeteries have been walked through and are recorded. These books are at the library. They also have microfilm of many the older newspapers, etc. etc. The people there are most helpful, especially a Lucy Funk. Lucy doesn't work at the library, but she does much genealogy research of the area. She's done a bit of work for me since my trips to Auburn are limited, and she's always been thorough and fair. I have also personally walked the Spencerville (White City) cemetery and the Riverside cemetery in St. Joe many times. Have also visited Jenkins, Concord and some other cemeteries a few times. I remember there are many KNIGHTS buried in the Concord cemetery. It's a very small cemetery and I think they are in the process of restoring the stones there, but many stones have been broken or worn so that they can't be read. I hope this helps someone. Nancy, I'd be interested in learning about your KNIGHTS. I have been looking for information on a Michael KNIGHT who married Sarah JOHNSON about 1844 in DeKalb County. Sarah died about 1855 and Michael left Indiana with their 2 sons, leaving their 2 daughters in the care of Sarah's family. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Johnson and Lydia Draggoo and the sister of my gr-gr grandmother Laurinda Johnson Jenkins. Sue Sablic Indiana [email protected]

Kathy, I don't know where Cedar Chapel is located. I'm interested in Boyle, Knight, Shurtz, Rummel & others. All are descendants of John & Nancy Boyle who are buried at Concord. I think they lived in the Concord, St. Joseph & Spencerville area. Nancy ---------- > From: Kathy Welch Heidel <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [INDEKALB-L] Cemeteries > Date: Thursday, October 15, 1998 9:59 PM > > > > John & Nancy Malmquist wrote: > > > Hi! > > Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area > > have been walked and recorded? > > Nancy > > > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > > Don't forget to visit us at: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > > > Your contributions are always welcome > > for the web page and/or the > > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > > Suggestions/Comments welcome. > > I have the list for Cedar Chapel Cemetery in DeKalb. I will look for a name for you > Kathy > > -- > Kathy Welch Heidel > ~ mailto:[email protected] ~ ICQ# 10547674 ~ AOL I/M heidelhaus > The Potawatomi Tribe Of OK: http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/nativeamer/index.html > Missouri in the Civil War: http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/mowar/index.html > "Pieces of Thyme" http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/genealogy/pieces.html > Callahan, Causey, Devlin, Fair, Fine, Hiner, Holloway, McCrea, Ray, > Reddick, Schulster, Walker, Welch, Wofford, > > > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome.

John & Nancy Malmquist wrote: > Hi! > Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area > have been walked and recorded? > Nancy > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome. I have the list for Cedar Chapel Cemetery in DeKalb. I will look for a name for you Kathy -- Kathy Welch Heidel ~ mailto:[email protected] ~ ICQ# 10547674 ~ AOL I/M heidelhaus The Potawatomi Tribe Of OK: http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/nativeamer/index.html Missouri in the Civil War: http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/mowar/index.html "Pieces of Thyme" http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/genealogy/pieces.html Callahan, Causey, Devlin, Fair, Fine, Hiner, Holloway, McCrea, Ray, Reddick, Schulster, Walker, Welch, Wofford,

Hi! Can any one tell me if the Concord and other cemeteries in the general area have been walked and recorded? Nancy

Oh and someone has inquired about the name Lower before. I found something on a page I had of birth records. Lower no first name,Female, father W J, mother Vesta Cameron -Mar. 18, 1907 Lower No first name, Male, father Murl I, mother Goldie Bowers -Jan 14, 1915 Kathy

Was wondering, does anyone know about the "Hessen Cassel" or the "Zion Lutheran (German)" cemeteries listed on the page? More specifically the ages of those cemeteries. Or even which cemeteries on the list were pre-1900? My mom and I are making a trip to DeKalb county the 23rd or 24th (in one week!!) and will be looking for any info on: LUMM: John L., Henry, Mary Elizabeth, etc MOORE: John, James Albert, Esther Ruth DEVORE: Julia BASSA/BASSIE/MASSEY: Conrad, Martha Ann The Lumm's and Bassa mixture were all from Kassel Germany in the county/province? of Hessen so we kind of wondered if theyd be buried in that cemetery, but John (and wife) and Conrad (no idea about his wife yet) wouldve died before 1900. Thats why I asked about the age of the cemeteries. The Bassa/Bassie/Massey is a new discovery. Records show about 3-4 spellings with the Bassa variation but mom found an old letter saying that the name was Massey...anyone know of them? Conrad has daughter Martha Ann who married Henry Lumm, together they had 7 children in Garret/Auburn areas. If anyone has any suggestions as to where to find good info in DeKalb, like does that Eckhart Library (that houses the Genealogy society) have a lot of info dedicated to the area? Lots of unanswered questions on this branch! Kathy Huish

Hi Everyone! Last week I got into a conversation on the Virginia Roots list about the circuit-riding preacher, Lorenzo Dow. Lots of us have a Lorenzo Dow 'Somebody' in our data. Since I have a lot of information about the 'original' Lorenzo Dow, they asked if I would post a web page about him. He was born in 1777 in Coventry, CT. Well, I ran home from work and put up the Lorenzo Dow page after supper! I hope you find it interesting. He was something! I can just see him jumping out of a church window onto a horse and riding away shouting that he would be back one year from the day! He did, too! The site is: http://www.acun.com/dentons The link to the article about Lorenzo Dow is about half way down the first page. I hope you enjoy the stories! Blessings! Sue Montgomery-Cook

John & Nancy Malmquist wrote: > > Knowing that the Courthouse in DeKalb County burned and that Vital Records > have been reconstructed, I wonder if the Probate Records prior to the fire > still exist? > > Nancy > > ==== INDEKALB Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to visit us at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/index.html > > Your contributions are always welcome > for the web page and/or the > DCIGS "DeKalb Diggings" newsletter. > Suggestions/Comments welcome. Nancy: Some Probate Records for early DeKalb County (1837-18xx) exist. I have received copies of some records by writing to the Courthouse. The LDS Church has also microfilmed some of the records, and you can gain access to them at any LDS Family History Center. I don't know if the early records are complete, however. I have a probate record for one of my ancestors who died in DeKalb in 1846. It discusses the sale of his personal goods and payment of debts, but does not mention (even once!) his widow, 4 children aged 14 and under at the time of his death, or the disposition of his land. This has always led me to suspect that other records must have existed at some point, but have probably been destroyed. Janet

Knowing that the Courthouse in DeKalb County burned and that Vital Records have been reconstructed, I wonder if the Probate Records prior to the fire still exist? Nancy

In a message dated 98-10-11 23:11:51 EDT, you write: << Knowing that the Courthouse in DeKalb County burned and that Vital Records have been reconstructed, I wonder if the Probate Records prior to the fire still exist? Nancy >> To all, I need to know when the fire was. ttyl Debbie

Fellow Researchers; Could anyone tell me how or if you can look adoptions records in DeKalb or Noble Counties in Indiana. I have a Eli Borts born November 29, 1845 in DeKalb County, Indiana. According to the 1865 Pow. Twp., Jasper County, Iowa Census he came to Iowa and was living with the Silas & Susanna (Kester) McQuistion family. He was 10 in the census record. As the story goes he was orphaned and was adopted by Henry and Rachel (Kester) Borts There was a Eli Swank, who's father was between his 1st and 2nd wife when Eli was, born in November 1845. I don't know if this Eli Swank is Eli Borts but have a hunch it is. I am also wondering if one of the Kester women is the real mother. I have never seen adoption records so I don't know if they would even tell who his real mother would have been. Eli Borts born 29 November, 1845 Eli Swank born November, 1845 Henry and Rachel Kester Borts married 1849 Eli Borts was in Iowa somewhere between 1850 and 1856 Henry and Rachel Borts in Iowa between 1850 and 1856 If any one can help me in my mystery please let me know. Nora [email protected]