History of Delaware County Indiana 1881 T.B. Helm Surnames in this biography are: Heath, McKimmey, Perdieu,Nichols, Luttle, Wilson, Eshelman, Inlow, Brady,                                       JACOB W. HEATH                   was born inWayne County, Ind., February 23 1829. His father, Ralph Heath, removed on the27th of December 1829, into Salem Township, Delaware County. That portion ofthis county was at that time an unbroken wilderness. Settling down into thewierd forests, whose vast recesses were regaled by no sound ofcivilization—whose quietude was broken only by the howling wolves, or thetreacherous, stealthy tread of         the bear—the subject of this sketch had an excellent opportunity ofwitnessing the improvements, hardships and dangers of the early settlement ofthis locality. Some of the most noted incidents connected with his early lifeand that of his parents will, be found recorded elsewhere in, and form avaluable part of, the history of Delaware County. His         opportunities for education were very limited, and weregenerally confined to about two months during each year, and he was compelledto walk about two miles every day during the sessions. At the age of eighteenyears, having obtained what was then termed a very good business education, heentered the Old Seminary School of Muncie, taught by Profs. Farris and Abbott.This school was attended at that time by many of the staid business andprofessional men now of Muncie. Here he learned the higher branches of education,and at the close of the course returned to his father’s farm. At the age oftwenty-one years, he taught the first school organized in the McKimmeyDistrict, Monroe         Township. Oneof his pupils was Mr. Joel B. McKimmey, the present Sheriff of DelawareCounty.  This was in the year 1850, andduring this term of school he was married to Miss Rhoda A. Perdieu, daughter ofthe Rev. Abner Perdieu, near Muncie. During the same year, he purchased thesplendid tract of land now owned by Mr. John Nichols, in Monroe Township,paying fur it $4 per acre, and, in 1852, removed thereon. Here he resided until1858, clearing up the woodland and laying it out into a beautiful farm, when hesold out to Mr. Nichols, and returned to Salem Township and purchased the farm nowowned by Mr. Thomas W. Luttle. In 1858, he disposed of his land John Eshelman,a well-known German, then in affluence, and purchased the Alredge place, a finefarm in Monroe Township. Here he lived until 1868 (during the war excitement,he befriended and aided the soldiers at every call), when he sold his property,and with his family removed to Laclede, Mo. Soon after locating in Missouri, hebecame convinced that society there, owing to the disruptions caused by thelate war, was not of that character in which he desired to rear and educate hisfamily, and he returned to Muncie where he place his children in school. During the past seven years, Mr. Heath has been engaged inthe real estate and general agency business. Being raised by Methodist parents, and the house of parental ancestorsfor many years being the pleasant haven of the weary itinerant, he early inlife became a         member of thatdenomination, and has never wavered in his religious convictions. At differenttimes during his association with the church, he has been called to the manyofficial positions therein, until he has filled them all. He is now a licensedlocal preacher. ‘He has been a member of the Masonic Fraternity fox twenty-fiveyears, and an ardent         advocate ofthe cause of temperance. In politics he was a Free-Soilor when a young man, butidentified himself with the Republican party soon after its birth, and withmight and main labored for the entire Republican ticket in 1880. The subject ofthis sketch is the father of eight children, seven of whom now live—twodaughters and five sons. John B. Heath, the oldest son, was born October 211851. He was given a good business education, and at the age of nineteen years,entered the office of the Muncie Weekly Telegraph to learn the “artpreservative that of printing at which business he has since confinedhimself.  In the spring of 1877, he waselected a member of the City Council from the Fifth Ward, and, in the spring of1879, was again chosen by the people to represent that precinct in the capacityof Councilman.  He is at presentconnected with the typographical department of the Muncie Daily and WeeklyTimes. Frederick W. Heath, second son of him who heads thisbiography, was born May 5,1854. His education embraced a course in the gradedschools of this city. At the age of fifteen, he engaged in business— groceriesand provisions.   In this he displayedan adaptability to financial management seldom found in one of that age. Threeyears later he was with Mr. Samuel P. Wilson, a well-known businessman, as insuranceagent and broker. When nineteen years old, he entered into a co-partnershipwith Mr. Amos L. Wilson, Delaware County’s present Treasurer elect. Theirbusiness was real estate and note brokerage. By mutual consent they dissolved,six months later, after a successful and pleasant business relation, that Mr.Wilson could give his entire attention to mercantile interests. Mr. Heath atonce formed a co partnership with Mr. Walter Inlow, a well-known farmer. Theirtransactions were profitable to them, and they continued in business togetheruntil about the first of the year 1881, when both, desirous of giving moreattention to individual interests and investments, agreed to a dissolution ofbusiness partnership. Mr. Heath continues the business of the old firm—Heath& Inlow—that of real estate, loans and general brokerage, and of hisbusiness career throughout it may be said that it has been marked with eminentsuccess. Perry S. Heath, the editor and newspaper correspondent, isthe third son of Jacob W. Heath, and was born on the 3lst of August 1857. Hisschool days were marked with that perseverance, industry and advancement thathas characterized his brief career in his profession. He encompassed the studiesof four years, during a two years’ course in the graded schools of Muncie—hisearlier education having been attained the district schools of the countryduring his childhood days on the farm. On the 3d of May 1870, at the age ofthirteen, when almost prepared to enter the academy, preferring from his ownjudgment an education at the printer’s case, preparatory to an ascension up theeditorial tripod, he entered the office of the Muncie Democrat, from which thepresent publication of that title is an outgrowth. His quick perceptibilitiesenabled him to learn with great rapidity, and, at the expiration of his firsttwo years in printerdom, it is said by his brothers in art, that he wasaccounted one of the most valuable, accurate and swift compositors in the city.Industry and close attention to business received its merited reward, with him,and from position to position he was rapidly called—each time to a highersphere—until in the fall of 1817, when he accepted the position ofSuperintendent of the news department of the Logansport Pharos. At Logansporthe was engaged by several of the leading Western journals as a special newscorrespondent, in which capacity he acted with such efficiency that hisservices were soon sought by many of the metropolitan dailies. On the 7th ofDecember 1878, he was engaged by Mr. E. W. Brady, proprietor of the MuncieDaily and Weekly Times, to take charge of the city department of thosewell-known journals, and he has served in the capacity of city editor to thepresent writing. He has also acted as special correspondent for ten of theleading daily newspapers in the West, and during the memorable campaign of1880, their telegraphic          columnskaleidoscoped, morning and evening, with his productions over one hundred thousandwords of the telegraphic matter being written by him during that campaign,besides filling his arduous duties as principal local writer for the MuncieDaily Times. As a journalist his future success is foretold by his past career. Cassie E. Heath, the eldest daughter, was born January l3,1859.  She received an education in theschools of Muncie and the Normal at Danville, Ind., and is a teacher in thecity school at present. Mary A. Heath, the second daughter and fifth child, was bornMay 17, 1862. She graduated from the Muncie High School at the commencement of1880. Fletcher S. Heath, was born December 30,1863. He was aremarkably bright student at school, and would have graduated fron4the MuncieHigh School in June, 1881, at the age of seventeen, had he not entered theMuncie Bank in the summer of 1879, where he is now principal book-keeper.   Cyrus R. Heath, was born September 4 1867.  He is now a student in the schools ofMuncie. Arthur B. W. Heath, the last child of the subject of thissketch, was born December 18, 1811, and died August 18, 1872.          In the book there are pictures of the above-mentioned peoplein this biography.  There is also apicture of there home.  I am not researching these people; I just transcribed this biography from my book. Lora, Jax, Fla

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Teddy, It has been such a long time since I contacted you. I have revised my request as follows 1. Looking for the burial place for my grandmother, Catherine, (Kit, Kate, Katie) Warden Crawford d 1986-1893. I am almost sure in Jay Co. Neither Jay or Adams can find a death cert for her. Her husband was Alexander C. Crawford, Jay Co. 2. The 1870 census for Daniel Pensinger, Jay Co all names and ages, etc. 3. 1990 census for Alexander C. Crawford, I believe Jay C. or Adams Co. Can you do this for me, and is there any cost. I do not have a mailing address for you. Thank you very much, Ann ---------- >From: Tdeford6@cs.com >To: INDIANA-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [INDIANA] 1870 census >Date: Mon, Mar 12, 2001, 6:42 PM > > OK, Indiana if you need all surnames for your 1870 census I would have to ask > for a SASE, and just send the printed papers to you, and if you can't get the > census records I can get what you want, but this takes time and I would have > to ask for the $1.00 for the census pages that I would charge anyone. I do > have to look them up and copy the census page, that cost me money there, and > the parking now is $7.00 until the congress is not in session. Then I can get > it for $4.00 So I do spend some of my money to get these copies. > > Teddy > > Searching Brady, Bruner, Ford, Fulkerson, Vertrees > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

UNSUBSCRIBE I am Unsubscribing from all mailing lists, for the present time. We have had a terrible Family EMERGENCY this week-end. Plus the STRESS of my pending Surgery to try and save my right leg has been scheduled for 22 JUNE 2001. I have to donate enough Units of blood, to get me through the Surgery before they will operate. If the inner compressed infection and the complete knee replacement can not be done, then the leg will be amputated. My grandmother Sedalia RUCKER Dexter had her leg amputated when a teen ager, my Uncle, when in the prime of life, lost his. They both lived GOOD lives well into their years. Our step-grandson had his amputation before 3 years of age, played football, basketball, baseball and swimming. So you can see , we are a determined bunch. You don't think that the RUCKER Blood in these veins has anything to do with that, DO YOU.!! I will still be working on my Genealogy and Family Research, just will not have time to answer so many e-mails that come with belonging to the mailing lists. If we are working on a project, please continue with me on it. I just have to cut down a little, from the present 10 to 16/18 hours per day to 6 to 8 hours per day at this time. When not at home, I will always have my notebook computer with me. Please continue to keep in touch... For those that I was to send my address, that are sending Documents and Records, I will include my Snail Mail Address following this E-Mail. The Researchers that are working now, on the Rucker Projects, I will continue Full Time with you on our work. Everything must be sent to my Private E-Mail at: leighton@pacifier.com I will still be checking my E-Mail. Even while I am in the hospital, if and when I am able to. So, Please keep in touch. I know it will help to keep my mind off all my troubles and my aches and pains for the next several months. Thanks for your understanding in this most difficult time. Keep in touch Carla in Oregon leighton@pacifier.com _______ _______ CARLA V. LEIGHTON P. O. BOX 737 SEASIDE, OREGON 97138 - 0737 leighton@pacifier.com _

I have recently aquired a $5.00 share of the Shropeshire Association that was gotten back in January of 1930, issued in the state of Indiana and signed by J.M. Wade, secretary-treasure and L. R. Palmer, president. Does anyone out there have any idea as to who one would contact to find out just how much this share would be worth in todays market? Thank you for your time. Calista S. Texas

Sorry, Janet. All my McFarlands were in North Carolina except for my great-grandfather and one of his sisters who I have been able to trace to Hendricks County, IN. The rest of them seemed to have disappeared during the Civil War era. My grandfather eventually moved to Missouri. We only moved to Ohio 15 years ago. Conni In Ohio

Amy, If you have any idea as to death date and place search for a death certificate. I have discovered more info from death certificates and obituaries than birth certificates. Susie

Many families had cemateries on their farms so you might try looking for where the old family farm. Jannette

Do you by any chance have an Eli McFarland in your family?? His wife is said to be Sophia Renner and they are the parents of Elizabeth McFarland b:1837 in OH. Elizabeth was married to Wm. W. Martin in Boxly, Hamilton Co.,IN in June 1856. Just thought it wouldn't hurt to ask........;0) Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: <CBraun675@aol.com> To: <INDIANA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 9:04 AM Subject: [INDIANA] Indiana Census | Did Indiana do a state census like some other states? If so, does anyone | have an index or records for Hendricks County for 1875? I am attempting to | find out what happened to my great-grandmother, Fatima C. Newman McFarland. | My grandfather was born in August 1875 and his father, Tilman McFarland | remarried in October 1878. But no one knows what happened to Fatima. I am | assuming she died because divorce would have been pretty rare in those days | but truthfully don't know. | | I have search the available cemetery indexes and did not locate her. Any | suggestions or ideas is very much appreciated. | | | ============================== | Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: | Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. | http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com | |

Hi Listers, Can anyone do a look up for ANDREW J. HUTCHESON possibly in KY in 1840 census please? Or is there a later state census you can check? Thanks to a lister I have just found a reference which is probably him in IN. in 1850 but it says he was from KY. Since he was actually born in Scotland [in 1824] I am looking to see if he was perhaps living in KY prior to moving to IN. Any help greatly appreciated. Andrew would have been aged 16 in that census so I am not sure if he would show up? Regards Judith Neville Australia Researching: DAVIES/DAVIS [Cincinatti,OH] HUTCHESON [Vanderburgh Co.IN. Tarrant Co.TX,Topeka,KS] MARLEY/MORLEY [Vanderburgh Co.IN., Tarrant Co.TX.,Buncombe Co.N.C.] LEWIS [Vanderburgh Co.IN.,Tarrant Co.TX] SNEDDON [Stirling,Lanark,Edinburgh,Mid & West Lothian], BENNIE [Polmont, STIRLINGSHIRE] GRANT [Polmont, STIRLINGHSHIRE] HAIR [AYR] NEILL [AYR,RENFREW] RICHMOND [AYR] FARROW [UK] WORLEY [London, UK] WARREN [South Australia]

Did Indiana do a state census like some other states? If so, does anyone have an index or records for Hendricks County for 1875? I am attempting to find out what happened to my great-grandmother, Fatima C. Newman McFarland. My grandfather was born in August 1875 and his father, Tilman McFarland remarried in October 1878. But no one knows what happened to Fatima. I am assuming she died because divorce would have been pretty rare in those days but truthfully don't know. I have search the available cemetery indexes and did not locate her. Any suggestions or ideas is very much appreciated.

Another place you might search for information is the church records. Possibly your ancestor was baptized or christened. I too, am searching for a needle in a haystack. I believe my great-grandmother, Fatima C. Newman McFarland died sometime within the three years after my grandfather's birth in the Clayton/Amo area. I have checked all the cemetery indexes and so far haven't come up with anything. If anyone has any great ideas, please let me know. Conni in Ohio

Hi Judith, Andrew won't show up in any 1840 U.S.census, unless he was the head of household. 1850 was the first year that everyone was listed by name. In 1840 other family members are shown only as a mark under the sex and age group. Good luck on your search. Paula MN

Hi Amy, You might check the newspapers during that time, sometimes you can find birth and death dates. The papers that were around were very small and of course not many were published. A long shot but just maybe!!! So even if a birth certificate does not exist, you might find information elsewhere, church logs, cemetery logs, you get the idea. Don't give up but don't make that your total goal unless it's the only piece missing. Good Luck Pinx ----- Original Message ----- From: Amy Robbins-Tjaden <atjaden@mindspring.com> To: <INDIANA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 6:02 PM Subject: [INDIANA] birth certificate for 1884 > It was a major letdown today when I received a letter from the Marshall Co (IN) Health Department saying they couldn't find my ancestor's birth certificate (he was born in 1884) so they would be unable to provide me with a copy. I'm unfamiliar with doing family research in Indiana and don't know whether I should take this as a solid sign that a birth certificate for my ancestor doesn't exist anywhere or whether it just means the Health Dept doesn't have a copy but I might find one somewhere else. > > I would be grateful for any hints, advice, faxed chocolate-chip cookies (for consolation), etc. > > Amy Robbins-Tjaden > atjaden@mindspring.com > > Researching Melvin and Lillian BURDEN ROBBINS in Marshall and LaPorte counties, Indiana. > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

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Amy, Unfortunately, a birth certificate for you ancestor probably does not exist. Birth certificates were not required by the state until the early 1900's. This does not mean that birth certificates before this time do not exist, just that they are few and far between. If there was one, usually it was for a person who lived in a town, but they did not always have one either. You may be fortunate enough to find a Bible record, if a family member kept such records. But, I would say your chance of finding a birth record for this person is actually close to zero. Sorry! -Cindy (from Indiana) ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

It was a major letdown today when I received a letter from the Marshall Co (IN) Health Department saying they couldn't find my ancestor's birth certificate (he was born in 1884) so they would be unable to provide me with a copy. I'm unfamiliar with doing family research in Indiana and don't know whether I should take this as a solid sign that a birth certificate for my ancestor doesn't exist anywhere or whether it just means the Health Dept doesn't have a copy but I might find one somewhere else. I would be grateful for any hints, advice, faxed chocolate-chip cookies (for consolation), etc. Amy Robbins-Tjaden atjaden@mindspring.com Researching Melvin and Lillian BURDEN ROBBINS in Marshall and LaPorte counties, Indiana.

History of Delaware County Indiana T.B. Helm 1881 Surnames in this biography are: Gilbert, Watt, Potter,Willson,                                   JOHN ALSOP GILBERT           Mr. Gilbert was a prominent member of the pioneer community, who settled at Muncie, and, in the subsequent improvement of the town and county, he was always actively interested. His father, Othonial Gilbert, who was of English descent, settled in Ontario County, New York, where he married Miss Elizabeth Watt, a lady of Scotch antecedents, about the year 1794 or 1795. The fruits of this union were six children, named, respectively, Azuba, Betsey, John Alsop, Sewel, Polly and Othonial. John Alsop, the third child and eldest son, was born at Bristol,Ontario Co., N. Y., October 22, 1799. When but five years of age, he lost his father by death, and was taken by his uncle, Jedithan Gilbert, to his home at Hague, N. Y., with whom he continued to reside until after he attained his majority, receiving, in the meantime, a good English education. While residing at the town of Hague, his uncle was engaged in the lumber trade, transporting large quantities of lumber every year as far as Albany. He removed to Washington County, New York while the subject of this biography was yet a small boy, and it was here that the latter received the larger part of his education and grew to manhood. In October 1823, Mr. Gilbert was united in marriage to Miss Mahala Potter, in Washington County, New York, and subsequently removed with his wife to Erie County, in the same State. He had acquired knowledge ofthe cooper’s trade, and, after his removal to the last-named point, he carried on this trade in connection with farming. He was thus engaged until 1836, when he decided to seek a home in the West. Goldsmith C. Gilbert, his half-uncle, had settled here a number of years previously, and this fact, perhaps, had some influence upon his decision; for it was to Muncie that he directed                  his course after deciding to leave his home in the East. He arrived at Muncie in June 1886, and, in the fall of that year, rented the mill of Goldsmith C. Gilbert, which he operated successfully for about two years.  He then engaged in the cooper’s trade at Muncie, supplying barrels for Hunter & Co., who were extensively engaged in pork packing. He purchased a farm west of Muncie, which he cultivated successfully, in addition to his labors in town. Throughout his life, he his dealings, and never willfully wronged a fellowman to the value of a cent. He was regarded as one of the best citizens of the county at the time in which he lived, and was identified with its interests and improvements for a periodof thirty-two years. In 1838, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and, in the following year, was elected Associate. Judge of Delaware County. After his retirement from this office he was again elected Justice of the Peace, serving for several years. While serving in this capacity, he always endeavored to restore peace and good feeling between litigants, and often-adjusted cases thus, while quietly sitting in his house or shop, without having them come totrial at all. He lost his fees, of course, but be did not care. The satisfaction of having done a good deed was an ample reward to him. He was a man of vigorous physique, and, up to the day of his death, pursued his daily labor,uninterrupted by any premonition of his speedy demise. He died suddenly on Monday morning, June 1, 1868, leaving a wife and four children. A city paper,in an obituary article, contained the following tribute .to his memory: “He was widely known through out this community, and respected by all who knew him. Honest, upright,enterprising and frugal, he was an example worthy of imitation by all youngmen. His Integrity and fair dealing were above suspicion, and no one bore a more unsullied character. He was thoroughly identified with the interests of Muncie, which he had made his home for so many years, and quietly accomplished much in advancing her prosperity. Mr. Gilbert was twice married. His first wife died in January 1854, leaving three children, viz.: Elizabeth, now the wife of Volney Willson; Othonial, who sacrificed an arm in defense of the Union cause,and now resides at Muncie; and Thomas H. who is now engaged in farming west of Muncie.  In April 1857 he was weeded to Mrs. Phoebe Potter  who still survives. One son, John Volney, blessed this second union.  While Mr. Gilbert was not identified withany religious organization, his life was exemplary of Christian principles. He practiced the “golden rule” in his daily life, and never intentionally gave pain or offense. He was known and honored through out the county, and his remains were followed to their last repose by a sad concourse of citizens, and the pioneers with whom he was associated in other days.         

Try finding a Museum that has a Bible Collection, a record in the family Bible is just as good as the Birth Certificate. I had to do this in Virginia. Also some Museums have very good collection of Documents and Records that have been donated by families. Only place some records can be found, after the Courthouse fires. Carla in Oregon leighton@pacifier.com ---- Original Message ----- From: "Amy Robbins-Tjaden" <atjaden@mindspring.com> To: <INDIANA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 6:02 PM Subject: [INDIANA] birth certificate for 1884 It was a major letdown today when I received a letter from the Marshall Co (IN) Health Department saying they couldn't find my ancestor's birth certificate (he was born in 1884) so they would be unable to provide me with a copy. I'm unfamiliar with doing family research in Indiana and don't know whether I should take this as a solid sign that a birth certificate for my ancestor doesn't exist anywhere or whether it just means the Health Dept doesn't have a copy but I might find one somewhere else. I would be grateful for any hints, advice, faxed chocolate-chip cookies (for consolation), etc. Amy Robbins-Tjaden atjaden@mindspring.com Researching Melvin and Lillian BURDEN ROBBINS in Marshall and LaPorte counties, Indiana. ==============================

History Of Delaware County Indiana T.B. Helm 1881 Surnames in this biography are: Greene, Perkins, Fleming,                                         CAPT. GEORGE W. GREENE          was born at Whitehall, Washington Co., N. Y., October 6,1820, and came to Muncie in 1832,with his parents, George W. and Charlotte Greene. The father was a carpenter and builder, and was a respected citizen of Muncie. In the winter of 1835—86,he died.  In the tenth year of his age,the subject of this biography lost a boy’s last best friend his mother who died in July 1839.  He then went to live with his uncle, Goldsmith C. Gilbert, working for him about four years.  He then worked on a farm for about fifteen months, and at the end of that time (October 6, 1844), began learning the tailor’s trade under the instructions of W. H. Perkins, at Muncie. ‘After acquiring a partial knowledge of the trade, he started out “on a tramp,”visiting Logansport La Fayette, Delphi, Terre Haute and other cities and towns in the course of his wanderings. Returning to Muncie, he opened a custom merchant tailoring establishment, and prosecuted his trade successfully until the outbreak of the late rebellion.  In June 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier in Company E, Nineteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into the United States service with his regiment on the 29th of July 1861. On the same day, he received a First Lieutenant’s commission, and on the 5th of April 1863 was promoted to the captaincy of the company.         His experiences are detailed in the military history of this volume and form an interesting chapter. He was confined in a rebel prison fur twenty months, and subjected to all the fiendish cruelties that characterized the treatment of Union men in those vile dens. He was discharged at Washington, in April 1865, and reached Muncie on the night of President Lincoln’s assassination. In October 1866, he was elected by the Republicans of Delaware County to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court. At the close of his first term, be was nominated a second time, and re-elected in October 1870,his last term expiring in August 1875. He is well known throughout this city and county, and is universally recognized as an honorable, worthy citizen. On the 6th day of October 1851 he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy H.Fleming, daughter of Silas Fleming, then a resident of New Paris, Ohio.  She died in December 1857.  The subsequent marriage of the only daughter, Ella L. and her removal to the State of Illinois, left the father alone in the world, without the comfort of a family, and with an aching void in his heart that time cannot heal.