PIONEER PICKINGS The Salem DEMOCRAT Washington County, Indiana Apr.7 1880 Salem, Indiana               Surnames in this are: Trueblood, Overman, Morris Henley, Morrison, Cook, Woody, Moody, Clayton,Loudon, Sturgeon, Johnson, Thompson,            Sketch Of James and Elizabeth Trueblood                    JamesTrueblood had one brother and two sisters. His brother was named Nathan and hedied in his 19th year. His sister Mary married a man named Overman, and died atthe age of ninety.  Rebecca, the othersister married a man named Morris, and. is now    living, aged ninety-three years. Hon. Thomas J Henley formerlya member of Congress from this district was a cousin of the mother of Mrs.Trueblood.                    While James was a non-voting man on account of slavery, men of both parties tried to obtain his vote on their side. One. Sunday John I. Morrison and Catherine his wife went to visit the family.  Mr. Morrisontold her husband that he must not talk politics. Morrison was at the time a candidate for some office, yet he could not induce Trueblood to vote at all at that election for anyone.Trueblood says that Asher Cook trod the mud to make the brick to build thefirst Court House in Salem.  Our readers may not know that in early days the mortar for brick was tramped by men and oxen. Cook was a North Carolinian, and has been dead many years. That CourtHouse was built up on pillars with an opening underneath for hitching horses.                                                      _________              Robert Loudon was one of the first teachers in the friends School, then came Levi, and Lewis Woody (printed Moody here) Alexander and Simeon Clayton, John and JamesTrueblood and others.                                        Catherine, a daughter, married Hatcheson Sturgeon, a son of DavidSturgeon, of whom we gave a pretty good history some time ago.  Mary E married Davis Johnson, near TerreHaute, Indiana, a prominent citizen there. John H. is the oldest of the children and aged 64, and now resides inCanton.  Milton resides in the township.Martha married Francis Overman, and he is long since dead and Martha nowresides in Kansas. Hicks resides in this township. Warner M died some years ago at Hitchcock’s Station, in this county. Rebecca married Hiram Thompson and resides in this county. Susannah, the youngest daughter, resides at home taking care of her aged parents.                              Elizabeth’s father was a merchant of Elizabeth City, North Carolina andsent out vessels to trade with the West India Islands.  Joshua wrote some letters to his future wifewhen he was on one of these far off Islands. 

I found reference to my grgrfa's naturalization at the Indiana State Library however it just referred me to Floyd Co. At Floyd Co. I found his name listed in the old ledger but no naturalization documents. There were lots of old unfiled documents in basment storage impossible to go through. Wonder if the Historical Society in Floyd Co. might have salvaged these. Betty -----Original Message----- From: J4777EA@aol.com <J4777EA@aol.com> To: INDIANA-L@rootsweb.com <INDIANA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, April 01, 2001 6:42 AM Subject: [INDIANA] Re: Nat. records In an Indiana genealogical research guide that I have, it states that naturalization records are available from 1837-1980 at Family History Library/Centers, Indiana State Library, Indiana Historical Society, and many in Allen Co. Public Library in Ft. Wayne, 900 Webster St., Ft Wayne, IN 46802, (219) 421-1200. You might want to try FHL in Evansville, Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library, 22 S.E. Fifth St., Evansville, IN 47708, Willard Library, Regional and Family History Center, 21 First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710, Tri-State Genealogical Society, 21 First Ave., Evansville, IN 47712, or Vanderburgh County Historical Society, 201 N.W. Fourth St., Evansville, IN 47712. Good luck, Jack, Indianapolis ============================== Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

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This was published in Higbee, MO, Randoulph County, newspaper. Thought it may help someone. Friday, 25 June 1915--Mrs. C. W. Williams left Sunday night for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Day, of Bedford, Ind.

As the press is one of the educators of our country, and exerts a powerful influence in giving tone and character to society, mention of its history in this county is made. It is rather difficult to give the correct data, as the files of newspapers have not been preserved, and the historian must depend mainly on the personal recollections of old citizens. The first paper ever published in Rush County was a unique sheet dubbed the Dog Fennel Gazette, about ten by twelve inches. Though small, it was spicy and rich, filled with the local news of the county, humor, drollery and keen sarcasm. Its sole editor and proprietor was William D. M. WICKMAN, an original genius of the first water. The press itself was decidedly pioneer; the bed of it was the top of a sycamore stump, and the lever a long pole inserted into a mortise in a tree standing by its side; on this he printed his Gazette and all the bills called for by the business of the county. This he used for some time, but finally made a great advance by constructing a press of heavy oak timbers. This he called "Wickman's Velocity Press", and did what was then considered good printing. The first number of the Dog Fennel Gazette was issued in the latter part of 1822 or early part of 1823. This paper for many years supplied the wants of the community, until Samuel DAVIS and Thomas WALLACE, two young and practical printers from Cincinnati, started a more pretentious sheet, called the Rushville Herald.

News Paper abstracts of Owensville and Gibson County, Indiana 1872-1915 Elsie Dragoo's wrist dislocated January 25, 1904 Arthur Thompson broke his shoulder blade, September 8, 1904 Curt Clark’s chin broken and two or three teeth kicked out by a mule, September 24, 1904. Dr. J.M. William's horse ran away with the buggy and running over Uncle Sylvester Benson seriously injured him, May 11, 1904. Mrs. Thompson Mauck's head badly hurt by falling from a stable loft, May 16, 1904. Mrs.Leslie Montgomery’s arm broken and a child scalded with hot water, August 20, 1905. Mrs. Elizabeth Tichenor's hip broken by falling from a hay loft, March 20, 1905. John Smith’s collar bone fractured April 1, 1905 Mr. Edwards burned by gasoline, August 8, 1908 Fred Lewis fell from the roof of a school house on the bottoms,while at work on the building, fracturing both ankles August 8, 1908. Mary Benson badly burned by matches, August 7, 1906. Dow Hedden injured by falling from an apple tree, September 12,1906 Jack Crawford’s wrist smashed, September 12, 1906 Perry Gardner badly hurt at the saw mill, September 25, 1906 Floyd Coulter’s leg broken, September 21, 1904 Richie Sumers, Jr. arm broken, September 15, 1904 Harvey Pegram's leg broken, August 29. 1905 Burl Stunkle's leg broken, October 25, 1906 Homer Gooch’s arm broken, October 22, 1906 Orville Smiths arm broken, November 8, 1906 James L. Marvel’s shoulder and thigh dislocated and heat cut by the railroad train in Illinois, November 20, 1906. Dwight Montgomery’s arm broken, July 14, 1906 George Lowe’s leg broken, September 5, 1906 C.W. Redman's leg broken, January 28, 1907 Thomas Grimwood’s foot smashed February 12, 1907 Otho Dugan’s arm broken, the second time, March 6, 1907 Myrle Beresford thrown from a runaway horse at We. Harmon’s corner and seriously injured, March 27, 1907 Marion Smith’s finger broken at the saw mill, May 9, 1907 Marion Johnson’s leg amputated as result of an accident, June 26, 1907 John Dyer’s arm broken, July 23, 1907 John N. McGinnis’ horse ran away injuring his wife and breaking his collar bone July 24, 1907.

History of Old Vincennes And Knox County, Indiana Greene Volume l & 2 1911 Surnames in this biography are: Shake, Wyant, Jarrell, Johnson, CURTIS GROVER SHAKE. Among the youngest of the practicing attorneys of Knox County Curtis Grover Shake is in the opinion of his friends one of the most highly promising. Born in this county in 1887, Mr. Shake is now twenty-three years of age. It was in August 1910, that he entered actively upon the pursuit that he has chosen as his life work. It is doubtful whether any young lawyer of western Indiana ever began practice under more favorable auspices or with a more creditable record as a student in school and college, and therefore his course will be noted by many with an interest, which is not ordinarily awakened. Mr. Shake is a son of D. W. and Frances (Wyant) Shake. The father was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, in 1860, and engaged in farming. The mother is a native of Knox County and was born in 1860. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shake: Curtis G., our subject; Lyman G.; Bert; and Arman, all at home. Mr. Shake seems to have been unusually fortunate in his ancestry. His great-grandfather, James Jarrell, was a native of Virginia and fought in the Revolutionary war. He was with George Rogers Clark at the capture of Vincennes and was given a land grant in Kentucky by the government in recognition of his services. He came to Indiana as one of the early settlers and also participated in the war of 1812. There were two grandfathers in the Civil War-John Shake and William Wyant. Grandfather Wyant was a member of the first military company that left Vincennes in the Civil war and was in the Twenty-fourth Indiana Regiment of Volunteers. He was wounded at the Siege of Vicksburg and a brother of Mr. Shake's great-grandmother, Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky, was the slayer of the Indian Chief Tecumseh in the battle of the Thames and was afterward elected vice president of the United States. Having received his preliminary education in the common schools, Mr. Shake became a student at Vincennes University, from which he was graduated in 1906. After teaching school for two years he entered the law department of the State University at Bloomington, Indiana, and was graduated in 1910, since which time he has engaged in practice with offices in the new La Plante Building. Before entering college Mr. Shake studied law under Cullup & Shaw, of Vincennes. As a student he showed remarkable proficiency, completing his high school course in three years, and while at Vincennes University he won every oratorical prize that was offered in that institution, among others being the winner of the Gould gold medal in igo6. This medal has been awarded annually by Major William P. Gould since 1885. He was the winner of the third prize in the Indiana State Oratorical contest in 1908 and was a member of the college debating team for two years and orator of the graduating class of the Indiana University June 20, 1910. While at college he was president of the Oratorical Association and also of the Young Men's Christian Association, and was recognized as being a natural orator of unusual force and great fluency. During his college years he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, a legal fraternity known as the Phi Delta Phi, and an oratorical society, the Delta Sigma Rho. By virtue of his ancestry he holds membership in the Sons of the American Revolutionist and he is also identified with the F. & A. M. Politically Mr. Shake is affiliated with the democratic party and as a believer in the inspiration of the Bible, he accepts the teachings as expounded by the Christian church. In the various relations of life Mr. Shake has so far discharged his duties most creditably and, judging by the beginning he has made, there is little doubt that he will continue along the lines of the high ideals, which have had a controlling influence in his career. In concluding this brief personal sketch it may be appropriate to quote a few words as showing the spirit by which our subject is actuated, from the address of Mr. Shake to his classmates, in 1910. In that address he said: Choose a work worth while-one which offers an opportunity for personal success and which will at the same time make the world better; then bring to that work all the inspiration and earnestness of one who believe he has a holy mission to perform.

History of Henry County Indiana B.F. Bowen 1920 Surnames are: Conn, Clary, Jones, Cook, Foland, Fowler, Baum, CHARLES L. CONN An enumeration of the men of the present day who have won success and recognition for themselves, and at the same time have honored the locality to which they belong, would be incomplete without due notice of the one whose name furnishes the caption of this review. Clearly defined purpose and consecutive effort have been among his more prominent characteristics and his standing today as one of Jefferson township's most enterprising agriculturists and as well as one of the county's truly representative citizens is cheerfully conceded by all who know him. Of Mr. Conn it can be truly said the world is better for his having lived. Identified with every enterprise having for its object the good of the community, taking a lively interest in the public affairs of his township and county, he has sought by every means at his command to promote the country's material prosperity and advance the standard of its citizenship. Charles L. Conn, the son of Adam E. and Mary (Clary) Conn, was born in Jefferson Township, Henry County, Indiana, on the 31st day of October 1838. From the most reliable information obtainable the Conn family in America appears to have had its origin in Virginia. Thence in an early day some of the subject's ancestors migrated to Kentucky and from the latter state to Union county, Indiana, finally, about the year 1832, the immediate antecedents settling in the county of Henry. Adam E. Conn was one of the County's successful farmers in an early day and it was on the old homestead in Jefferson Township that his son, the subject of this sketch, grew to young manhood. Blessed with a sturdy, energetic father and a mother whose loving devotion to her children's welfare was most beautiful and effective, Charles L. s early influence was conducive to whole-some physical and moral development. From the time he was old enough to be of service until attaining his majority he labored diligently as his father's assistant and was able to do a man's work while still a youth in his early teens. Unlike most boys, work to him was not drudgery, as he had a natural taste for farming and took delight in the free, wholesome outdoor life in wood and field. At one time, while a young man, Mr. Conn seriously contemplated entering the legal profession and went so far as to procure a number of standard works on the law, which he studied during his leisure hours. He kept this up for some years until he became remarkably well posted on the principles of the profession, but taking counsel of his better judgment wisely concluded to devote his life to the more independent and less annoying calling of the agriculturist and leave courts and litigation to others. His study, however, has been of great value to him in many ways as it has enabled him to transact all of his own business without the aid of a lawyer and at the same time advise his neighbors upon matters involving legal principles. Mr. Conn was married on the 26th of August. 1860, to Miss Mary Jones, a native of Henry county whose birth occurred in the township of Fall Creek. Mrs. Conn was the daughter of John Jones and in childhood and youth attended the same country school of which her husband was a pupil, the two growing up as playmates and companions. After marriage Mr. Conn moved to an eighty-acre farm given him by his father and has since lived on the same, though adding to its area from time to time until the place now embraces two hundred and forty acres of fine fertile land, nearly all in cultivation and well improved. When his father died in 1868 Mr. Conn was appointed to administer upon the estate, which was valued at thirty thousand dollars and he wound up the business to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. Mr. Conn is a man of excellent judgment, fine business ability and plentifully endowed with that most admirable of all qualities, and good common sense. By the exercise of these and other commendable attributes be has succeeded well in his temporal affairs, owning one of the most desirable rural homes in the- township of Jefferson, besides other valuable property which makes him one of the wealthiest men in his part of the county. He has long been a stalwart Republican, making his presence felt as an aggressive party worker and contributing not a little to the success of the ticket in a number of campaigns. In 1894 he was prevailed upon to run for trustee, but gave the matter little thought, not really desiring the office and not expecting to be elected as the township had long been substantially Democratic by a very large majority. When the votes were counted, however, it was found that he led the ticket, defeating his opponent by seven votes, which shows him to have received about fifty votes in excess of the regular party strength. This fact speaks well for his high personal standing in one of the strongest Democratic townships of the county. He endeavored to conduct the office so as to merit the esteem and confidence in which he was held by his fellow citizens irrespective of party. Mr. Conn found the township in debt, also in especial need of better school facilities than at the time obtained. His first official act was to borrow money with which to put the various school buildings in proper condition, after which he addressed himself to the various internal improvements of the township. During his incumbency, which covered a period of five years, his course met the unqualified approval of the public and he left the office with not a cent of indebtedness for his successor to assume. As stated above, he gave especial attention to the schools within his jurisdiction, erected one fine building at a cost of thirteen hundred dollars, besides remodeling the houses in the other districts and supplying them with the latest educational appliances. All in all, his administration was one of' the ablest and most satisfactory in the history of the township and when he retired from the office he did so with the unanimous plaudit of well done, good and faithful servant Mr. Conn is an earnest believer in revealed religion and from his youth up has had a profound regard for the Bible and its teachings. Accepting the sacred volume as his only rule of faith and practice, he united with the Christian (or Disciple) church and by a life consecrated to the service of God and the up building of humanity has demonstrated to the world the beauty as well as the truthfulness of the faith which he professes. At the present time he is an elder of the congregation to which he belongs, an office only yielding to the ministry in the dignity and importance of its duties. On the 19th day of November 1899, Mr. Conn was compelled to part with his faithful and loving wife who had borne him two manly sons, Luther M. and Ulysses S. Subsequently, January 8, 1902, he chose a second companion in the person of Mrs. Jennie Cook (nee Foland), widow of the late Rev. Jeremiah Cook, a well-known minister of the United Brethren church. Mrs. Conn is a native of Ohio and came to Henry County with her parents in the year 1871. Luther M. Conn. the older son of the subject, was born July 29, 1861. At a very early age he manifested a decided taste for books and study and when a pupil in the country schools invariably stood first in all of his classes. At the age of nineteen he began teaching in the schools of Jefferson Township and was thus engaged for two years; meantime devoting his vacations to study. Realizing the necessity of more thorough preparation for educational work, he attended the National Normal College at Lebanon, Ohio, two Years, after which he entered the Northern Indiana Normal University at Valparaiso. In 1889 he was graduated from the scientific department of the latter institution and in 1890 received the degree of Master of Arts. Being well prepared for advanced professional work, Mr. Conn went to Texas, where for five years he had the position of superintendent of schools, also teaching private classes in ornamental penmanship and drawing during his vacations. He achieved an enviable reputation as an educator and doubtless would have become one of the country's most distinguished teachers had he seen fit to continue in the educational field. He married Miss Ida M. Fowler, a lady of scholarly attainments and varied culture, and at the present time is living on a farm in Jefferson Township. He is one of the country's most intelligent young men and a leader of thought in the community where he resides. U. S. Conn. the younger of the two Sons first saw the light of day on the 16th of March 1865. Like his brother, he also manifested a tendency to reading, and study while quite young and when a lad was considered one of the brightest as well as one of the most original pupils of the schools, which he attended. The training received in the public schools was supplemented by a full course in the Northern Indiana University, from which he was graduated in the scientific and classical departments in the years 1889 and 1890 respectively. While attending college he became acquainted with an accomplished young lady of Valparaiso by the name of Cannie Baum, an acquaintance, which developed into a tender attachment, finally leading to marriage. Mrs. Conn was a fellow student with her husband and graduated with the same class of which he was a member. Some time after their marriage Mr. And Mrs. Conn went to Wayne, Nebraska, where they engaged in educational work, he as superintendent of the public schools and she as teacher in the high school. Previous to accepting the above position, however, Mr. Conn held a professorship for three years in the Nebraska State Normal School and earned much more than local repute as a scholarly and successful educator. After being connected with educational work in various capacities for twelve years, he resigned his position and in removed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, thence a little later to Fargo, North Dakota, where he is now the head of a large wholesale hardware house. In the year 1900 Prof. Conn was elected president of the Nebraska State Teachers Association, a position with which only eminent and distinguished educators are honored. He presided over the sessions of that body with ability and becoming dignity and while filling the office became widely known to the leading teachers throughout the entire country. The subject of this review feels deservedly proud of his sons and rejoices in the success they have achieved. The compliment is fully returned, the sons attributing their rise and progress in the world and much of the honor which has come to them to the father's guidance, correct advice and wise counsel during the formative period of their lives.

History of Old Vincennes And Knox County, Indiana Greene Volume l & 2 1911 Surnames in this biography are: Kessinger, Harris, CLARENCE B. KESSINGER It is a mistake to imagine that a man belongs to himself. A little consideration will show that he belongs in an important degree to the community in which he lives, to his family and to those interests that are alive to the permanent welfare of others. Clarence B. Kessinger early learned that he owed a duty to -others and his life has largely been influenced by an altruism that seeks to make easier the rugged paths that lie in the way of a majority of the human race. As president of a hospital, member of the Children's Board of Guardians and trustee of the Orphans Home, he has exercised an influence in ameliorating the ills of both sexes and all ages, and the lives of the young in a degree mat known ordinarily to men of important business or professional affairs. This work has been to him a duty lightly to be borne and in no sense a burden, as it is the expression of a kindly nature with which he was endowed by worthy parents. Mr. Kessinger is a native of Bruceville, Indiana, barn April 28, 1859. He is the son of William M. Kessinger, who is still living at the age of eighty-three and Margaret J Kessinger, who was called away in 1905, at the age of seventy-one year. He received his preliminary education in the public schools and then attended the Vincennes high school, from which he was graduated in 1878. It is an old saying that where there is a will there is a way, and the young man just entering the doorway of an active career, decided to adopt the legal profession as his life work. After the usual course of study in which he showed an aptitude, which was prophetic of future success, lie was admitted to the bar and began practice at Vincennes in 1884. During the time that has since elapsed, a period of twenty- six years, he has continued in practice in the community where he made his start, and in a high sense has attained an important place at the bar of Knox county. The happy possessor of business judgment which is not always an accompaniment of acknowledged professional ability, he is interested in a rolling mill, in farming and in coal mining and has attained a gratifying reputation in the business world. Habits of industry, capacity to grasp and hold the 'principles of his profession, and a facility in presenting the salient points in any case so as to interest and convince the court or jury, have been among the important elements in the success of Mr. Kessinger at the bar. In the course of many years of contact with others he has made a wide acquaintance not only in Knox County, but in many other parts of the state and his advice has been sought in many matters of importance. He is known as one of the safest counselors, and as an attorney who will not accept a case unless he feels that the cause is based upon law and reason. On April 28, 1891, Mr. Kessinger was united in marriage to Miss Inez M. Harris, a daughter of Dr. F. M. and Catharine Harris, of Vincennes, but she died July 17, 1899. Two daughters survive, Katharine and Dorothy. Mr. Kessinger is a consistent member of the Christian church and also holds membership in the Masonic order and the Pastime Club. In politics he is independent, but has never been a seeker for public office. In all affairs pertaining to the permanency and well being of the city he takes an active interest as is shown by his position in connection with the Art Association and the city cemetery. In those traits of character that shine out brighter under difficulty or adversity he is largely endowed and no hand is more ready than his to respond to worthy calls for assistance. As an unassuming influence for good, few could claim precedence in Vincennes over the generous-hearted and respected representative of the bar whose name stands at the head of this review.

History of Old Vincennes And Knox County, Indiana Greene Volume l & 2 1911 Surnames in this biography are: Nabb, Moore, Welton, Purley, Parsons, CHARLES HENRY NABB Nearly twenty years' connection with railway service as a representative of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company stands in unmistakable proof of loyalty, capability and fidelity on the part of Charles Henry Nabb, who was born near Lawrenceville, Illinois, June 24, i8i6. In 1827 he accompanied his parents, Charles Wesley and Eliza Nabb, on their removal to Mattoon, Illinois. The father was a merchant in that city where he became a prominent and well-known citizen and attained a gratifying measure of success through the conduct of his business interests. Charles Henry Nabb was educated in Lebanon College, and on putting aside his textbooks he entered his father's store, being interested in the business until coming to Vincennes. Here he accepted a position as bookkeeper and served in that capacity until he turned his attention to railroad interests. He entered the employ of the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad, now the Baltimore & Ohio, when the road was opened through Vincennes in 1854, and throughout the remainder of his life was connected with that road. He was first employed as fuel agent, buying wood for the engines, then as passenger and ticket agent and later as passenger conductor. His record for honesty and kindness to those under his charge could not be excelled and he was one of the most trusted and reliable employees of the company. Mr. Nabb was three times married and had several children but only two are now living: Charles, who wedded Mary Moore, of Louisville, Kentucky, and has four children, Ferry, Amelia. Estelle and Susan: and Mary Frances, who is a graduate of the University of Vincennes and now lives at home. The latter's mother was Mary Jane Welton Purley, who gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Nabb in 1853. She is a daughter of Ebenezer and Permelia (Parsons) Welton, who came to Indiana from Hardy County, Virginia. Her father belonged to one of the old and prominent families of that state and was a planter and a large slaveholder in the Old Dominion. Unto Charles H. and Mary J. Nabb were born six children, of whom four died in infancy, the others being: Harry, who was in the express business and died in 1901; and Mary Frances. The daughter belongs to the Eastern Stare being entitled to member-ship through the fact that her father is a member of the Masonic fraternity. His life largely embodied the beneficent spirit of the order and he strongly endorsed its principles. His death occurred in 1873 when he was fifty-seven years of age and although many years have since come and gone he is still well remembered by older citizens. He was a prominent and active member of the First Methodist church for many years.

COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY Of Henry County, Indiana B.F. Bowen 1920 Surnames in this biography are: Frederick, Krauer, C. A. FREDERICK This gentleman is the most popular merchant tailor in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, and carries the fullest and best-selected stock of fabrics to be found in any similar establishment in the county. His taste is exquisite, and as a cutter he stands unexcelled, while his charges are as low as is consistent with good business policy. Mr. Frederick was born in Laurenceburg, Dearborn county, Indiana, November 3, 1862, was there first apprenticed to his trade, which he finished at Indianapolis, and this latter fact may account for the metropolitan style and taste which characterizes every garment lie makes to order. He began his apprenticeship when a lad of fourteen years, when his mind was easily impressed with whatever was elegant, served three years and then worked as a journeyman three years in Indianapolis. His next step was to come to New Castle and on opening business here at once secured the best class of patrons in the town, and they, being well pleased with his tasteful work, have steadfastly adhered to him ever since, and this fact has brought him many new customers who are equally well pleased. He now employs six workmen, and these are the best to be found. He is located at 114 North Main Street, an excellent part of the town. Mr. Frederick was joined in matrimony, December 28, 1887', with Miss Lizzie Krauer, daughter of Andrew F. Krauer, of New Castle, and this union has been blessed with one son, Karl A., born December 18, 1888. In politics Mr. Frederick is a Democrat, but is not particularly active as a politician. Fraternally he is a Knight of Pythias and a Red Man, and as a citizen he leads a commendable and useful life.

History of Old Vincennes And Knox County, Indiana Greene Volume l & 2 1911 Surnames in this biography are: Griffith, Young, Boland, Langston, Dishman, Lackey, Martin, Medlin, BENJAMIN B. GRIFFITH, M. D. Possessing advantages of education and training at the best medical institutions of the country and having engaged successfully in practice for more than twenty-five years, Dr. Benjamin B. Griffith has gained a well earned reputation as a practitioner of clear judgment and high standing. Seeking to know the cause of his success, we find that it has been gained through concentration, energy, a persistent purpose and unquestioned integrity. The application of the principles here named have enabled him to attain a record in every way worthy of emulation. Dr. Griffith was born at Paducah, Kentucky, on the 10th of October 1861. He is a son of George and Mary F. (Young) Griffith, the former born on a farm ten miles from Paducah, McCracken county, Kentucky, in 1825. Mrs. Griffith was born in North Carolina, in 1831. The father was a valiant soldier of the Civil war and served in the Second Kentucky Regiment of volunteers. He was wounded at the battle of Shiloh and died within twenty-four hours from the effect of his wounds. The grandfathers of Dr. Griffith on both sides of the house served in the patriot army in the Revolutionary war, one as an officer and the other as a private. Grandmother Young's brother, Dr. Benjamin Boland, was also made of good fighting material. A little girl named Jett was murdered by an Indian at an early day in the history of Kentucky near the present town of Bandana, Kentucky. Dr. Boland, alone and fully armed, took up the trail of the murderer and followed him into Missouri and into the cane-brakes of Arkansas and there captured the Indian, the circumstances of the pursuit and capture being one of the interesting stories in the annals of the border. The brave Dr. Boland brought his prisoner back to the scene of the murder in Kentucky, where the prisoner was tried by a jury of white men, confessed to his crime and was there executed. Thus is outlined in a few sentences one of the thrilling occurrences of early life in Kentucky, which conveys an idea of the resolution and courage of the remarkable men of those times. Three children were born of the marriage of George and Mary Griffith: Benjamin B., the subject of this review; Reese, who died at the age of twelve years; and William G., who married Alma Langston and is the father of two children-Urey and Isabella. Dr. Griffith received his preliminary education in the public schools of Paducah, Kentucky, and in the high school at Lebanon, Ohio. Having a strong inclination for the pursuit of medicine, he entered the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, from which he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1883. A similar title was granted by the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis in 1884, his regular medical studies being followed by post-graduate work extending over three years in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, serving in the Willard Hospital of New York city, the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, and the St. Joseph Infirmary of Chicago. After having thoroughly prepared for his profession by contact with the greatest medical teachers in America, and also by practical application of the principles of medicine and surgery in the great hospitals, Dr. Griffith began practice at Paducah and, taking up special work, came to Vincennes, September 15, 1909, and opened a suite of offices in the La Plante building, where he has since continued. In 1885 Dr. Griffith was united in marriage to Miss Isabella Dishman, who was born in Marshall County, Kentucky, and was a daughter of B. and Rachel (Lackey) Dishman. Mr. Dishman is a well-known farmer, and is now living retired. He is president of the State Road Company, and also of the Ballard Gravel Road Company. Four children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Griffith: Carrie Soule, who is the wife of H. A. Martin, of Paducah; Benjamin B., now in the employ of Albert Pick & Company, of Chicago; and Mary Bell and Rachel Grace, both at home, the former twelve and the latter nine years of age. Mrs. Griffith departed this life in 1907, and our subject, was again married in February, 1909, the lady of his choice being Miss Cora Maude Medlin, of Harrisburg, Illinois. Dr. Griffith was one of the early members of the Southwestern Kentucky Medical Society, and he was also a charter member of the McCracken County Medical Society and of the Old Paducah Medical and Surgical Society. He is now a member of the American Medical Association, the Kentucky State Medical Society, the Indiana State Medical Society and the Knox County Medical Society. He is held in high respect by his brother practitioners and has gained an enviable reputation by conscientious application to his calling. Believing in the authority of the Bible, he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and socially he is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Being a gentleman of fine social qualities, he meets with a cordial greeting, not only among his brethren of the fraternal orders, but in the best homes of the city. Dr. Griffith began in his career with high ideals. He has closely adhered to the standard he then set and he has found no cause to regret the selection of Vincennes as his permanent home. He cheerfully gives his aid to philanthropic work and as a patriotic citizen assists to the extent of his ability in the permanent up building of the community.

Hoosier Cousins Before the Beginning The earliest published history of Lawrence County that has come to our attention is the brief sketch done a hundred years ago for the George H. Adams Co. for the Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana. It was entered in the Library of Congress in 1870, and was published in 1871 by Asher, Adams, and Higgins. First Settlers The first settlers of Lawrence County left Lee County, Virginia in the spring of 1809, and came to Kentucky and stopped until February 1810. Then they cane to this county, where they made a settlement and built a fort about one-half mile north of Leesville, near where the house of Granny White now stands (l870). This settlement was made by Daniel Guthrie, a hero of Braddock Defeat, his sons, and Jacob and William Flinn. The older Guthrie died in December 1827. The others have long since passed from the stages of action. Indian Raids The Indians (Delaware's) were friendly, but made frequent raids on the settlement, carrying off horses, etc. At one time, they were pursued by Major John A. Tipton, afterwards U.S. Senator, and fifty militia, the property recovered, and the band punished. On March 10th, 1815, the settlement was attacked by a body of Pottawatomies. John Guthrie Was shot through the breast, Jacob Flinn captured and Josiah Flinn Scalped and tomahawked, though he did not die until the 14th. Guthrie was saved by the heroism of his wife, who went alone and bore to the fort. He completely recovered and lived to a good old age. Jacob Flinn was kept by the Indians about three months, and escaped by pleading ignorance of the canoe. He floated down the Wabash to Vincennes, and was only 50 pounds, so near did he come to starving. In the winter of 1813-14 Roderick Rawlins, uncle of our present Uncle Joe, made a settlement in the bottom, near the present site of Scottville. In June the two name and a brother of Joseph went to Jeffersonville to join the Rangers, leaving their camp in charge of an old hunter by the name of Pear. On their return, after an absence of only a few days, they found the camp had been robbed of all the pewter ware and five head of horses. Pear was found in the canoe where be had been fishing, shot through the body, scalped, and tomahawked.

Surname: Kerr, Potter, Buell, Blacklidge History of Rush County Indiana 1888 Brant & Fuller Chicago Oscar Applegate, a native of Noble Township, this county, was born November 27th, 1852, being one of two children born to John and Ann (Kerr) Applegate, the former born in Butler County, Ohio, November 21, 1818, and the eldest son born to Enoch Applegate, and the latter, born in Fayette County, Indiana, November 26, 1818, daughter of Alexander and Rachel (Potter) Applegate. John Applegate came to Fayette County, Indiana, in boyhood, and was by occupation a wagon maker. His marriage occurred March 10, 1840, to Miss Kerr. In March 1846, he removed to Rush County, locating in Noble Township, where he began manufacturing carriages and buggies, which he continued until his death, which occurred October 26, 1871. His companion yet survives him and now lives upon the home farm, with her only son. Oscar Applegate was reared on the farm and received a good education, having taken a commercial course at Richmond, Indiana. He, like his father, is a staunch Republican and always takes an active interest in his party. His marriage occurred January 12, 1881, to Miss Nannie, daughter of Martin and Gusta (Buell) Blacklidge. By this union one daughter, Rhoda, was born August 10, 1884.

History of Rush County Indiana Brant & Fuller Chicago 1888 Page 777 Surnames in this biography are: Hinchman, Nickell, Vinson, Nelson, Moffitt, Rees, ALLEN HINCHMAN was born in Union Township, February 3, 1836. His parents were John and Margaret (Nickell) Hinchman, the former, the son of, John and Margaret (Vinson) Hinchman, whose biographies appear in this volume. The latter was the daughter of George and Margaret (Nelson) Nickell, natives of Monroe County, VA. On August 12,1823, John was married to Margaret (Nickell), and during that tall removed to Rush County and located on a wild tract of land which he had entered on a trip to this county in 1822, when James Hinchman came to this county. The tract of land entered by John Hinchman is owned at present by his son, Marshall Hinchman. John soon erected a rude log cabin, and spent the winter in it without doors or windows, and had 50 cents in money on his arrival here. The trials and hardships of those pioneer days can hardly now be realized by the present generation. He began in the forest with a will and spent many a hard day's work in his clearing, and assisted by his indulgent wife, would burn brush until late at night. Thus, by degrees, he climbed the ladder of prosperity, and by industry and perseverance, had at the time of his death accumulated a fortune of $75,000, leaving his family in comfortable circumstances. He was one of the largest landowners of Rush County, and at the time of his death, owned over 1,000 acres, besides valuable property in Connersville. He was a good financier and had the reputation of being one of the shrewdest traders in the county. Politically, he cast his first vote with the Whigs, but on the formation of the Republican Party, he heartily gave it his support, and was one of the foremost advocates of the abolition of slavery, in Rush County. He sent two of his sons, Ira and Morris, to defend their country's honor. The former received a severe wound, but both returned to enjoy the Union they fought so bravely to preserve. Mr. Hinchman was chosen by his Party, as County Commissioner, and often served Union Township as its Trustee, in which offices he performed his duties in a manner creditable to himself and constituents. He was a public-spirited man, and was ever ready to assist any laudable enterprise in the County. He gave freely to churches, schools, and probably as much as $3,000 to various railroads in the county. He assisted financially in the building of the White Water canal, besides doing his share toward the building of pikes and gravel roads, and all public improvements of merit. He was a member of the Christian Church, and passed away on June 2, 1865. Thus ended the life of one of Rush County's time honored citizens and pioneers. His loving wife, who had stood by his side through the trials and hardships for over forty years, survived him until October 3, 1876, when she, too, was called to rest. The seventh of his children is the subject of this biography, from whom this information was obtained. He has always lived in Union Township, and received a fair education for that day. On December 22, 1858, he was married to Nancy Moffitt, daughter of Andrew and Athalia (Rees) Moflitt, residents of Fayette County. Nancy was born in Fayette County, April 23, 1840. This union was blessed with five children: Margaret, Minnie M., Nora, Ulysses G., George W., all living. Mr. and Mrs. Hinchman are members of the Christian Church, and in politics he is a staunch Republican. When he began life his father gave him $1,000, and by carefully managing his affairs has been eminently successful. At present he owns a fine farm in Section 21, provided with modern improvements. He is an up right citizen and one of the successful farmers of Union Township.

COMPENDIUMOF BIOGRAPHY OfHenry County, Indiana B.F.Bowen 1920           Surnamesin this biography are: Millikan, Koons, Eller, Boyd,                                                               ISAAC N.MILLIKAN             Henry County can boast of few moreprogressive and enterprising agriculturists than the well-known gentleman whosename forms the caption of this review. He is considered one of the leadingfarmers of Liberty township and as a citizen is intelligent and public-spirited,combining with-in himself those qualities of manhood that make not only auseful member of society, but a leader in whatever he undertakes. The subjectis the son of John R. and Martha (Koons) Millikan, and his birth took place onthe 31st of December 1855, in the township in which he now resides. The familyfrom which the subject is descended is traced to Scotch-Irish origin. Thefather of the subject John R. Millikan, was born and reared in Tennessee and in1839 came to this county. He was a poor young man and paid for histransportation by helping to care for the stock and goods on the trip.  When he arrived in Henry County his solepossessions were a horse and ten dollars in money. He attended school some andby close application was enabled to qualify for the profession of teaching,following this occupation during several terms. He was economical and investedhis savings in a piece of land in Blue Township and at once         entered upon the task of clearing itand making it fit for cultivation. Upon his marriage, however, he sold this andmoved to Hancock County, where he bought another, farm, all wooded land. He hadthis partially cleared when he sold it and returned to Henry County, buyingwhat was afterward known as the Wisehart farm. He remained upon this placeuntil 1854, when he sold it and bought the place on which the subject of thissketch now resides. In 1881 he removed to New Castle, where he lived until hisdeath in 1895. He was married to Miss Martha Koons, the daughter of George andMary (Eller) Koons. Her parents were early pioneers of Henry County, cominghere from North Carolina about 1820. To this union were born the followingchildren: James, Sarah J, Davault K, Elizabeth, Mary E., Frank M., Thomas B.and Isaac N. John R. Millikan was a prominent man in his day, and in 1867 waselected to represent his county in the state legislature.         While in that body he was the authorof a bill, known as the Gravel Road bill, which          made it possible for the counties of the state to constructgravel roads, a much-needed        improvement. He was a member of the Christian church.  Isaac N. Millikan was reared upon theparental homestead and attended the common schools of his neighborhood,supplementing this by attendance at the academy at New Castle and one term atthe Spice        land Academy. He wasqualified to teach in the public schools, but never took up that          work. He returned to the farm andcontrolled a half interest in it his partner being his brother. T. B. Here he hassince continued to successfully follow the pursuit of agriculture and by hiswise management, sound discrimination and progressive methods has acquired acomfortable income.  The marriage of thesubject occurred in 1881, the lady of his choice being. Miss Narcissa Boyd, thedaughter of James M Boyd, an early pioneer of this county. The fruit of thisunion is one child, Imogene, born in January 1887. Politically Mr. Millikan isa stanch Republican and has always taken a keen interest in all questions affectingthe interests of his county or township. For fifteen years he has served as committeeman for his precinct, buthas never had any aspiration for public office. Fraternally he is a member ofthe Knights of Pythias, holding membership in the subordinate lodge at NewCastle. He and his wife are members of the Christian church and are faithful inthe performance of their religious duties. In his business relations he keepsin accord with the ethics of life and the correctness of his motives has neverbeen questioned by those with whom he has had any dealings. Eminentlywarm-hearted and         generous, hedischarges all of his duties with energy and zeal, and, to the best of his         ability, lives up to his highestconception of what constitutes true manhood.                 

Surnames in this biography are: Search, Cunningham, Harrison, Buell, Wilson, Semans, Clark, Robb, Hickenbotham, Kent, Clinton, John B. King, Shanklin, Jameson, Hall, Butterfield, Purviance, Boggs, Enoch Farmer, Samuel Ensley, John, Joseph Cox, Seavers, Mickle, McMahan, Solomon Munroe, Isaac Waymire, Cicot, Yandes, Gooden, Crow, Ridinour, Seymour, Roads, Railsback, Kerns, McCords, Clark, Fenton, Magee, Mace, Davis, Reed, Johnson, Munson, Stewart, Moores, Bowyer, Stinson, Kirk, Hodgen, Bunton, Brockman, Armintrout ,Graves, Rogers, Babcock, Ross, Kilgore, Hill, Usher, Michael, Douglass, Armstrong, Bunnell, Allen, Brown, McQueen, Timmons, Pence, Good OLD SETTLERS OF WILLLAMSPORT AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS FINE CREEK-KICKAPOO--CICOT' S LANDING-DOCTOR YANDES AND ANOTHER MAN DROWNED-RAINSVILLE AND ITS VICINITY- REED AND DAVIS' SETTLEMENT-JACK STINSON AND THE GAMBLERS-JACK INDICTED-HIS TRIAL-HIS SPEECH-Is ACQUITTED-NATUAL SCENERY AROUND WILLIAMSPORT-TIIE FALLS OF FALL CREEK MINNERAL SPRING BELOW TOWN-LARGE STONES ON THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND-A BOARDING HOUSE SCENE-SOMNAMBULISM- ECLIPSE OF THE SUN. On my first visit to Williamsport, the county seat of Warren County, I stopped with William Search, who kept a boarding house on Main Street, near where the Warren Republican, an excellent newspaper, is now printed and published by my old friend, Enos Canutt, Esq. Cunningham, tile clerk and recorder of the county, boarded and kept his office in Search's house; and as the most of his time was occupied in building a couple of flat boats to carry corn to the New Orleans market the next Spring, he employed me to write in his office of nights, and on Saturdays, which would not interfere with my school hours. The town then consisted of five families, viz: William Harrison, the proprietor of the village, who kept the ferry, and a little tavern and grocery at the foot of Main street; Dr. Jas. H Buell, Ullery, Search, and a man called Wild Cat Wilson. Two only (Harrison and Wilson) of the families above named had children large enough to go to school. The rest of my patrons lived in the country, some two or three miles from town, and consisted of John Semans, sheriff of the county, Wesley Clark, Robb, Hickenbotham, and one or two more. At this time Warren County was but thinly settled. Perrin Kent, county surveyor, Tillotson, Clinton, and a few other families, lived down towards Baltimore and Mound prairie. On Redwood, and sprinkled through the woods, and on the edge of Grand prairie, lived John B. King, Shanklin, Jameson, Hall, Butterfield, Purviance, and a few others. On Kickapoo, a small stream lying north of Big Pine creek, was a settlement composed of Boggs, Enoch Farmer, Samuel Ensley, John and Joseph Cox, Seavers, the widow Mickle, McMahan, the widow Cox, Hollingsworth, Solomon Munroe, Isaac Waymire and Zachariah Cicot, a French and Indian trader, who was born on the place where he lived (near where the town of Independence now stands) more than forty years before the organization of Warren county. - It was at this place-Cicot's landing-in the spring of 1829, if my memory serves me correctly, that Dr. Simon Yandes, with two other men, attempted to cross the Wabash river in a canoe, and were thrown out in the middle of the river, and the doctor and one other were drowned; the third with difficulty made the shore, and escaped a watery grave. Up Pine creek, in the Rainsville neighborhood, lived James Gooden and Benjamin Crow, county commissioners, William and Jonathan Roads, Dickson Cobb, Ridinour, Seymour Roads, William Railsback, Medseker, Esq. Kearns, McCords, and a few others. Above Cicot's was Judge Samuel B. Clark, Fenton, Magee, Edward Mace (father of the Hon. Dan Mace), Jerry Davis, John and Gabriel Reed, Thomas Johnson, Dawsons, Orrin Munson, Sino Munson, James Stewart, Moores, Bowyer and John Stevenson, alias "Jack Stinson," who, in his earlier and palmier days, taught school in the Reed and Davis neighborhood, and perpetrated none of the eccentricities which filled up the last twenty years of his life. OLD SETTLERS OF CLINTON COUNTY-TWELVE MILE PRAIRIE-JEFFERSON, FBANKF0RT, AND MICHIGAN LAID OFF-ELECTION OF COUNTY OFFICERS-FIRST RELIGIOUS MEETING HELD ON THE TWELVE MILE PRAIRIE-ADVENTURE WITH A SUPPOSED ROBBER IN THE WILDER NESS. Clinton County contains 432 square miles. It was organized in 1830. Its principal streams are the middle and south forks of Wild Cat, Sugar, and some smaller creeks. Its rich and fertile soil is well timbered, with the exception of that portion known as tile Twelve Mile prairie, the borders of which contained the first settlements made in the county. Nathan Kirk settled near its east end, William Clark near its west end, as early as the year 1827, and their houses were stopping places for travelers, Indian traders, and land hunters for many years. It may not be uninteresting to give here a list of the old settlers who resided in Clinton county at the close of the year 1828, as furnished by one of the number, in whose statements implicit confidence may be placed. Add to the names of Kirk and William Clark, those of Mordicai, McKinsey, Robert Dunn, William Hodgen, John Bunton, Moses Brockman, Eli Armintrout (to

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I hope YOU ALL WILL EMAIL ...I HOPE NO ONE GETS MAD I AM SENDING THIS>>> Forwarded with permission....THIS BILL IS SO VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL OF US!! List administrators, The failure of this bill will cost us so much research documents, that I felt that I must send this out to the lists. Please if you have members living in MONTANA ASK THEM TO READ THE BILL AND SEND THIER COMMENTS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE, STATE CONGRESSMAN OR REPRESENTIVE, THank you Nelda YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL FIND OUT SOME OF YOUR RELATIVES WENT TO MONTANA and due to the loss of records have now dissapeared!!! From: "Patricia Marchington" <marching@avicom.net> To: <Undisclosed.Recipients@mailB.montana.com> CC: <marching@avicom.net> Subject: URGENT--SB 443 has a TIE VOTE OF 9 TO 9 !! Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 07:32:18 -0700 TO THE SUPPORTERS OF SB 443 ! The House of Representatives have just told us that they have not heard much from Montana people in their own DISTRICTS. AND mostly from Livingston here...as the only MONTANA people.... HOWEVER, they have heard from all over the STATES (LOTS FROM ALASKA) and around the WORLD (AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, ENGLAND, CANADA...). Especially the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on this STATE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE, feel that "playing POLITICS" and squaring off Democrats against Republicans is the way to go with SB 443, (they had a bad long drawn out fight the day before on a different BILL)! And this Committee thinks nit-picking on every little point is being responsible.........SIMPLE SOLUTIONS are not something they understand!! Yes, there has been 4 Amendments to SB 443!!! HOWEVER, SB 443 is still: "AN ACT REQUIRING THAT LOCAL PUBLIC RECORDS BE OFFERED TO CERTAIN ENTITIES AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BEFORE BEING DESTROYED! The Amendments basically state how the NOTICE will be given.........SINCE THE COURTHOUSE CLERKS CAN'T BE BOTHERED WITH HAVING TO GIVE TOO MUCH NOTICE TO PUBLIC (PRIVATE CITIZENS), after all!! SB 443 is still under DEADLINE.....we may have until Monday (I am still checking on this....since everyone tells me a different date!!). I am leaving for Helena in a few minutes......if I have to talk with all of these other 9 NO VOTERS......AND ALL OF THE REMAINING 100 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY MYSELF I WILL ! I JUST DON'T FEEL THAT IF THIS BILL DIES.... THAT MONTANA'S OLD RECORDS DESERVE TO HAVE THE SAME FATE !! Especially since the Legislature will not meet again for 2 YEARS ! Marien Stolzenburg & I give permission to fax or scan our LETTERS TO THE EDITORS from Wed. 3/21/01 Billings Gazette Paper to any other paper in Montana........or anyone else could write their own to any paper in MT. Sen. Butcher the sponsor of SB 443 says, "Use polite persuasion to the NO VOTERS" on this State Administration Committee..... The NO Voters are: Debby Barrett--Dillon Dee Brown--Hungry Horse Larry Lehmen--Power Ralph Lenhart--Glendive Gay Ann Masolo--Townsend Doug Mood--Seeley Lake Alan Olson--Roundup Rick Ripley--Wolf Creek Clarice Schrumpf--Billings All of these members have heard from the Park County Genealogy Soc. in fact we have written to a lot of the 100 Rep.......so they think that since we are so small we can be ignored!!! The out-of-staters have been begging me to let them help, as have the out of Country Genealogists.........but the Legislators will only listen to Montana people! I have known this from the start. What is sad is that these out-of-staters and out of country Genealogists, really think of themselves as MONTANA people, because some still have family here while others use to live here and still others have very deep MT HISTORY in their FAMILY ROOTS. THEY JUST WANT TO PROTECT THE MONTANA OLD RECORDS... SB 443 WOULD BE THE FIRST LAW TO ESTABLISH A RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT TO PRESERVE ALL OF OUR MONTANA HERITAGE, UNIVERSALLY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE STATE OF MONTANA!! I have just been told, that in some Montana Counties where they have micro-filmed some......they threw out the OLD RECORDS BOOKS, BUT, the film was the cheapest the County would buy, so the films are so faded that they can't be read! And since it was the Clerks that were doing the filming, they got tired of taking the books apart to be filmed.....so what was filmed was only parts of a page, the bindings had been too big to lay anywhere close to flat! Some of the Counties this happened in were in Rep. Olson's DISTRICT (see above list of No Voters)....whereby these same CLERKs have been calling him to Vote NO!!! e-mail the House of Representatives TODAY !! http://leg.state.mt.us/leg_msg.htm SB 443 IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF DR. & PROFESSOR TOOLE OF THE UNIV. OF MONTANA--MISSOULA. He was The Historian of Montana History & champion to the Preservation of Montana's past through not only artifacts, but also it's WRITTEN HISTORY ! Please Support SB 443. Patricia Marchington, with MT Roots going back to 1878. marching@avicom.net _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com