This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/2078.2 Message Board Post: Hi Mandy, My husband and I go up to that area a lot. We used to live just down the road from this cemetery. His parents are buried there also. If you have not received the info you need, let me know. I will be more than happy to look for and take a picture of that stone for you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schrock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/2080 Message Board Post: Looking for this lady's parents and family: Name: Elsena or Elsina Schrock Sex: F Birth: 26 MAR 1867 in LaGrange County, Indiana Death: 22 MAY 1954 Marriage 1 George Lyman Turner b: 11 SEP 1860 in Illinois. Children Bessie A. Turner b: 24 DEC 1891 in Beaver City, NE Thanks, Mark Jones

I hope this helps. Block E --Row 23-- plots 1-5 Grace Lawn Cemetery 5. Lawrence A. Elliot 1835-1865 d.11/22/1865 4. George W.Elliot 1807-1871 d.1871 3. Amy M. 1819-1891 d. 3/21/1891 2. Sarah A. Rush (Elliott) 1837-1905 d.12/30/1905 68y 1. Jesse D Rush 1831-1905 d. 12/27/1905 74y ( Jesse and Sarah m. 10/17/1860) Have a great day! Joe

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1309.1 Message Board Post: Lawrence A. Elliott enlisted from Elkhart Co, IN on 12/6/61 and was mustered into Co. A, 48th Indiana Infantry. Date and method of discharge not given so given the fact he died in 1865 might indicate he was in a hospital away from his Regt. when he died. The 48th fought in the Vicksburg Campaign, Iuka, Corinth, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Vicksburg all 1863 and Kinston, NC in 1865. Check <www.civilwardata.com>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elliott, Rush, Graham, Siminton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1309 Message Board Post: Hi! I am searching for a Lawrence A. Elliott. I believe that he was in the 48th Regiment and was wondering if there is any record of dates of birth listed anywhere? He died in November of 1865 and is buried at GraceLawn Cemetery. Any information would be greatly appreicated. Thanks Tracy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: bentz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/2079 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on Henry Bentz, Lorenzo Bentz that lived in Elkhart County in 1850. I have a census listing Henry Bentz but can not find anything on Lorenzo Bentz. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eldridge Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/282.322.664 Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of William Eldridge b. ~ 1831. He was living in Elkhart Co. in 1860 married to Eliza with children: Margaret, Elizabeth, and Walter. Does this connect to your line?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/2078.1 Message Board Post: If you do not get anyone through this inquiry try this http://www.raogk.org there are several people listed who will photograph tombstones in Elkhart County

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1307.1314.1316.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for this information. I am going to try to verify death information by asking for help with a visual check of his tombstone. Perhaps I have the dates wrong. I have also thought that perhaps he enlisted under a different name (proper baptised vs common?). I think I have to make a trip to the National Archives and look through records myself. I have been frustrated by the mail research service there (brief, uninformative information) but maybe it's just me. There is no substitute for doing it yourself. Mandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/2078 Message Board Post: Is there anyone residing in Elkhart Co. that would be willing to find and photograph and/or verify information on a tombstone for me? I am willing to pay a fee. I live in NYC and it is trip for me. The grave is of John Long 26 Jun 1842 - 24 Jun 1865 buried in Solomon Creek Cemetery, Benton, Elkhart Co. IN I would like to know if I have the dates correct. Also, according to the family he died in the Civil War. Is there any marking on the tombstone that would indicate this? Mandy Colgan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1307.1314.1316.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Mandy- Just checked John Long in Co. I, 30th Indiana Vols. He enlisted from Kosciusko Co. 9/24/61, reenlisted 1/1/64, transferred to Co. E 12/3/64 and was mustered out 11/25/65. Another John H. Long enlisted 8/2/62 from Leesburg, IN and mustered into Co. M, 5th Indiana Cavalry. "Date and method of discharge not given. No further record". Perhaps as you suggest he died and was not noted on company records. Check with Natl Archives for his military record. Also checked 48th Indiana Inf. and found two Longs, both of whom died. Jacob d. 10/6/62 and William d. 1/31/64

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1307.1314.1316.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Yes, I have done all of these things. The two John Long's I found that are the closest are: John Long Residence: Elkhart Co Enlisted as a private on 24 September 1861 in Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment 24 September 1861 John H Long Residence: Leesburg, Indiana (Kosciusko) Enlisted as a Private on 02 August 1862 in Company M, 5th Cavalry Regiment Indiana on 02 August 1862. I don't think he was in the cavalry because the uniform he is wearing in his picture appears to be an infantry uniform. Jacket is dark blue 4 button and hip lenth, pants are light blue, he has a black slouch hat was as common as a Union Kepi. The problem is, I have not found out if one of these two match. One difficulty is that he likely died in a hospital and his death was not linked to his regimental roster information as a result. I am at a loss. Mandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1307.1314.1316.1 Message Board Post: Mandy- I searched <civilwardata.com> and found several John Longs from Indiana. Only one did not survive the war and he was not from Elkhart County or Benton. In fact none were from Elkhart Co. Check your Indiana GenWeb to see if he or his parents may be listed there.<http://www/rootsweb.com/~ingenweb/> Also check the Soldiers and Sailors list on the internet. Your Indiana Adjustant General's office may have some info. or your State Archives.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keck Pembrooke Stouder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/2077 Message Board Post: This appeared in the Elkhart Truth RUTH V. STOUDER Wednesday, March 23, 2005 May 11, 1909 - March 22, 2005 GOSHEN -- Ruth V. Stouder, 95, of Greencroft Healthcare, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday (March 22, 2005). She was born May 11, 1909, in Union Township, Elkhart County, to Jesse W. and Ida Madge (Pembrook) Keck. On Oct. 3, 1940, she married Mervin J. Stouder. He, along with four brothers and three sisters, preceded her in death. Surviving are one step daughter, Marjorie Keck of Goshen; and one sister, Orpha Hawley of Goshen. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Stan Godfrey of New Paris Church of Brethren officiating. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. A member of New Paris Church of the Brethren, Mrs. Stouder worked at Mobile Rubber until she retired in 1974. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com. Memorials may be given to New Paris Church of the Brethren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1307.1314.1316 Message Board Post: I have a soldier named John Long, 26 Jun 1842 - 24 Jun 1865 buried in Solomon Creek Cemetery, Benton, Elkhart Co. IN. He is the oldest son of Martin Long and Lydia Searfoss of Benton. I have no information on a middle initial. I have a beautiful color portrait of him in his uniform that has been handed down in my family hanging on my wall. I am a descendant of Martin and Lydia (and of a number of families in the area ie. Otts, Hapners, Judays, Rookstools) I want to find out what unit John fought in but I have had a terrible time figuring it out. A biography of his father (Memoirs of Elkhart Co.) says he died of illness and his body was shipped home to be buried. I would appreciate any help, I am at a loss. Mandy Colgan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/99.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/99.1 Message Board Post: 48th Indiana organized at Goshen, Ind. (www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1308.1 Message Board Post: forgot to give my address: kou_mingzhi@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/743.1211.1308 Message Board Post: If possible, I'd be pleased to have whatever info you've got on the 48th, iva e-mail if possible. Thanks verymuch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADI/2070.2 Message Board Post: I am interested in the Thompsons and Kestlers. My son in law is Jeffery Thompson of South Bend, mother Sharon, also living in South Bend. He grew up knowing very little of his fathers family. Jeff is interested in his family history. I have started some of it, but would like to continue it for him.