We are looking for any information on the SIZELOVE family, particularly the places and dates of death and burial for Joseph and Jennie (MUSTIN) SIZELOVE. Jennie Mustin is also listed as Jane MARSH in some records. Are Jennie MUSTIN and Jane MARSH the same woman? Any information welcomed as our information remains sketchy. Thanks, Connie Jones Kathy Jones McHenry cjj@indy.net

Dear Folks, To date I have created a lot of website pages by hand, detailing various aspects of family history. However, by summer I want to begin placing actual family trees on the Net. I would be interested to have your advice--all of you--about which software programs are the best, most flexible, most useful. I know that by the time you devote hundreds of hours to using a particular piece of software, you get pretty sold on it. But you also learn the weaknesses of it. I'm looking for readability, accessibility, and long- term usefulness. Best wishes! Larry Christensen San Diego, CA

Looking for descendents of Johannes and Ruth (Rushe) Vandemark Low. He was born in NY and she in NJ. They are in the 1830 Census of Franklin Co. They died aft 1850 in Blooming Grove Twp. Children: Elizabeth b 1798, Jeremiah Vandemark b 1799, and Cay b 1802 all born in Deer Park NY; Abraham b 1807/08 Columbus, OH. m Margaret Youngs 1832 Fayette Co IN. They moved to Kansas after 1870. All children b IN (probably Franklin): Mary b 1833, Anna b 1836, Cassandra b 1838 m 1863 Joshua Hyatt in Franklin Co, Perry b 1843, Thomas b 1845, Jane(Hulda) b 1848 m 1867 James A Wylie in Franklin Co, Jasper N b 1849 m Inez Senour 1879 Franklin Co, Margaret b 1855. Regards, Jeanne Garner

Hello everyone: I'm new to the Indiana Franklin county mailing list. I'm researching my ancestor David Fletcher b. 1784 VA d. TX married to Rebecca Tarwater 1806*Franklin county In. I just found David on the War of 1812 Muster Rolls for Franklin County, Indiana on Captain Samuel Lee's Company. does anyone know how I can get more info on Captain Samuel Lee's regiment? Thanks Jean

I have fixed the mistakes on Lacey Family web page(I hope).Please have a look.I hope you enjoy it.Please sign my guestbook. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/6681/index.html Joy Honeycutt http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/6681/index.html researching the Schmidt,Honeycutt,Jump,Williams,Lacey,Rankin, Garnett,Dixon,Bates,Elam,Calhoun,Mullins,Pridemore and Bauman surnames.

Here are the Oglesby entries in the Franklin County Indexes. Hope this is some help: Marriage: Oglesby, James m. Mary A White -- -- W Sept 23 1870 Book 9 Page 188 Oglesby, James F m. Sarah L Alford -- -- W Jan 23 1884 Book 11 Page188 Oglesby, John m. Indiana Timberman -- -- W Sept 30 1891 Book 12 Page 165 Marriage Transcript: Oglesby, James F, Father: William, Mother: not given -- -- M W Age 27 1/23/1884 Book 1 Page 52 Oglesby, John, Father: James Mother: Sarah Alford M W Age 20 9/30/1891 Book 1 Page 226 Alfred, Sarah L, Father: William H, Mother: Ivah Wiley F W Age 17 1/23/1884 1 52 Alfred, Mary E, Father: William H, Mother: Ivah Wiley F W Age 19 11/5/1904 3 16 Alford, Ora, Father: William H, Mother: Iroh Willey M W Age 25 5/2/1897 2 15 Timberman, Indiana Father: J W, Mother: -- -- F W Age 20 9/30/1891 1 226 (other entries show Father: John W. Timberman, Mother: Claire or Caroline Anthony-- also John W. with Jane Utzler) Births (only one Oglesby birth in the Franklin County Index--I checked for other spellints, too): Oglesby, MW, Father: John Mother: -- Timmerman May 21 1905 H-4 17 There are also two birth records in Johnson County Indexes which could be of interest: Oglesby, FW, born to James & Sarah Winkler Dec 28 1886 H-2 122 Oglesby, FW, born to James & Sarah Winkler Aug 13 1889 H-2 192 Ruth Cox Schlemmer -----Original Message----- From: Chilepepa@aol.com <Chilepepa@aol.com> To: INFRANKLI-L@rootsweb.com <INFRANKLI-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 7:41 PM Subject: [INFRANKLI-L] OGLESBY >Looking for information on my grandfather, James Francis Oglesby. He was born >on February 2, 1887, in Laurel, Indiana (Franklin County). His father was >James Oglesby; his mother was Sarah Alford. I believe he was in Jasper County >- Union Township in 1900. >

Looking for information on my grandfather, James Francis Oglesby. He was born on February 2, 1887, in Laurel, Indiana (Franklin County). His father was James Oglesby; his mother was Sarah Alford. I believe he was in Jasper County - Union Township in 1900.

I would appreciate your help on the following family.I am at my whits end trying to find him.Anyone who can help in any way please do so.I need the parents names,marriage dates,anything will be great. The family is listed below.Thank you in advance, Joy Descendants of Sherman Edward Williams Generation No. 1 1. Sherman Edward2 Williams (Loren Saul1 Williams?)1 was born Bet. February 08 1886 - 1895 in Campbell County Ky., and died November 15, 1971 in Richmond,Wayne County In.. He married Mary Catherine Lacey2, daughter of George Lacey and Lucy Dixon. Notes for Sherman Edward Williams: Last known address is in Cedar Grove,he was in a nursing home in Laurel In. Children of Sherman Williams and Mary Lacey are: + 2 i. Mary Alice3 Williams, born August 18, 1910; died 1986. + 3 ii. Catherine Annabell Williams, born July 02, 1912; died May 31, 1980 in Cincinnati Ohio. + 4 iii. George Edward Williams, born October 22, 1914 in Ross,Butler Co. Ohio; died May 17, 1991 in Cincinnati Ohio. 5 iv. Charles Wesley Williams3, born September 19, 1919. He married Dorothy Gabbard. + 6 v. Lucy Marie Williams, born May 19, 1923; died Unknown. Generation No. 2 2. Mary Alice3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1 Williams?)4 was born August 18, 1910, and died 1986. She married (1) Amos Williams. She married (2) Johnny Clark. Children of Mary Williams and Johnny Clark are: 7 i. Norma Jean4 Clark, born August 15, 1936. 8 ii. Bobby Clark, born April 22, 1937. 9 iii. Sonny Clark, born September 02, 1938. He married Joanne. + 10 iv. Shirley Clark, born May 18, 1939. 3. Catherine Annabell3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1 Williams?)5 was born July 02, 1912, and died May 31, 1980 in Cincinnati Ohio. She met (1) Warner. She married (2) Earl Martin. Child of Catherine Williams and Warner is: + 11 i. Catherine4 Warner. Child of Catherine Williams and Earl Martin is: 12 i. Ronnie4 Martin. 4. George Edward3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1 Williams?)6 was born October 22, 1914 in Ross,Butler Co. Ohio, and died May 17, 1991 in Cincinnati Ohio. He married (1) Grace Ellen Jump7 January 14, 1939 in Miamitown ,Butler County Ohio, daughter of Courtis Jump and Mary Rankin. He married (2) Lorraine Elizabeth Wagoner Abt. 1964. Notes for Grace Ellen Jump: . Her name is spelled Grace Ellin,and her mother is named Selina Rankins. Children of George Williams and Grace Jump are: + 13 i. Iva Jane4 Williams, born January 26, 1941 in Miamitown ,Butler County Ohio. + 14 ii. Dewey Edward Williams, born November 01, 1942 in Franklin County Indiana. 15 iii. Richard Fredrick Williams8, born April 24, 1946 in Franklin County Indiana. 16 iv. Vera Jean Williams9, born July 02, 1947 in Franklin County Indiana; died June 20, 1995 in Cincinnati Ohio. She married Robert Greene January 16, 1973. + 17 v. Mary Ellen Williams, born September 26, 1948 in Franklin County Indiana. + 18 vi. Judy Ann Williams, born October 05, 1949 in Franklin County Indiana. + 19 vii. Audrey Faye Williams, born November 24, 1950 in Franklin County Indiana. 20 viii. Jimmy Ray Williams, born November 21, 1952 in Franklin County Indiana. 21 ix. Roger Dale Williams, born February 05, 1957 in Ft.Hamilton Hospital,Butler Co. Ohio10; died 1957. Child of George Williams and Lorraine Wagoner is: 22 i. Deborah Elizabeth4 Wagoner, Stepchild. 6. Lucy Marie3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1 Williams?) was born May 19, 1923, and died Unknown. She married (1) Snow. She married (2) Bill Johnson. Children of Lucy Williams and Snow are: 23 i. Donny4 Snow. 24 ii. Dickey Snow. Joy Honeycutt http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/6681/index.html researching the Schmidt,Honeycutt,Jump,Williams,Lacey,Rankin, Garnett,Dixon,Bates,Elam,Calhoun,Mullins,Pridemore and Bauman surnames.

Update from Monday's House hearings Randy Klemme Franklin County Genealogy and PCRP Coordinator -----Original Message----- From: Lois Mauk <lawofficeinformationsystem@worldnet.att.net> To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com <INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, February 15, 1999 11:56 PM Subject: [INPCRP-L] Lois' Report of 2/15/99 House Hearings >This is a public apology from me to the House Committee on Agriculture, >Natural Resources and Rural Development. I've forwarded a copy of this >message to Committee Chairman Markt Lytle. > >I was WRONG and I'm deeply sorry for not having more faith in the men and >women of the Committee. My "worst fears" were apparently unfounded and it >looks like the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural >Development is going to stand up and do the right thing. Hallelujah! > >I apologize for my outburst over the weekend. After I talked with an >attorney a few days ago who had reviewed the existing laws and pending >legislation, I felt so disappointed, distressed and dismayed because it >looked like my deepest concern was justified and that the Legislature was >going to continue the practice of exempting anyone involved in any form of >agriculture from any proposed regulation. Apparently our prayers, pleas and >petitions were heard by the members of the Committee. > >The exclusionary language I was so concerned and worried about has been >STRICKEN from the bill. That is, the language which excluded anyone >involved in any form of agriculture from the requirements of the proposed >language included in Rep. Markt Lytle's House Bill 1522. Rep. Lytle said >tonight that the decision to strike this language was discussed at last >Monday's hearing, but I don't recall hearing that. Doesn't mean it wasn't >said; just means I didn't hear it. > >I'm now convinced that Rep. Lytle and the Committee are well-meaning and >good-intentioned. I believe they sincerely want to straighten out this >situation and put an end to cemetery abuse, neglect and destruction in >Indiana. The problem is not going to be completely solved today or even >this year, but we're on the verge of making serious headway. > >As for my report on the hearings on Monday, 2/15/99: > >I haven't had a chance to review my notes but here's what I recall off the >top of my head from tonight's hearing. (Sorry. It's late, I'm tired and >I'm too lazy to go down to my car to get my files.) > >A good number of lobbyists appeared, primarily the ones who didn't have an >opportunity to speak last Monday because of the lateness of the hour. > >The homebuilders association spokesman asked for some assurance that, if a >cemetery were discovered on a construction site it would not necessarily >halt construction on the entire site but only in the immediate area of the >burial place. I didn't hear any final resolution on this query so I can't >say what they will or will not do on that topic. > >A spokesman for the Township Trustees spoke in objection to Rep. Cleo >Duncan's bill to take the care of cemeteries out of the hands of the >Township Trustees and put it into the hands of the County Cemetery >Commissions. I'm sure there's more to it than meets the eye, but it looked >to me like that bill may have "died in Committee". I think the bottom line >was that Rep. Duncan's concern was that -- regardless of who does it -- the >cemeteries must be properly cared for. Personally, I don't care WHO does >it, as long as it gets DONE! I hope the Trustees now realize how deeply the >public cares about this subject and if we can work WITH the Trustees on >cemetery restoration projects, then more power to them. > >As I understand the process, all of the "good stuff" from all the other >house bills will get rolled into Rep. Lytle's bill (HB 1522), including the >language from HB 1588 (a mirror of SB 280) regarding the process and >procedure for moving graves. > >The Committee adopted my suggestion that the party moving a grave or >cemetery be required to tender photographs of the grave markers AND the site >along with their report filed with the County Recorder. My concern is >two-fold: (1) a lot of the markers I've seen (especially the sandstone >ones) aren't going to survive a move and (2) I worry about the accuracy of >the notetaker in interpreting stone markings. (How many of you have >abstracted a stone and, when you went back a second time, couldn't believe >how far off you were? Especially with those pesky 1s and 4s!) > >I forgot to suggest to the Committee the need for including a plat of the >cemetery site with the report filed by the moving party with the County >Recorder or to require that a copy of that report be given to the public >library in the county seat. The latter would be a terrific boon to public >access to these records as so many of us can't get to the courthouse because >we're working when the courthouse is open. The library, on the other hand, >is usually open most evenings and weekends. > >I'm sure the revised bill will be posted on the Internet in the next day or >so. I'll let you know as soon as I find it on-line. > >The Committee is going to establish a Summer Study Program on this issue >and, as I understand it, members of the Committee will travel around the >state, soliciting comments and ideas from the public on the subject of >cemetery preservation. I'll keep you posted on that as the plans >materialize. > >The battle is not won yet. The amended bill adopted by the Committee must >now get past the vote of the House of Representatives and then be referred >to the Senate. There's a lot more to be done, but I feel VERY optimistic >about the process -- much more so than I did a few days ago. > >Finally, the bill to create a cemetery preservation license plate was passed >by the Committee. That has some exciting potential, though I doubt it will >generate truly enormous sums of money. There are just so many such plates >available that the potential market is somewhat diluted. I will, however, >be among the first in line to buy one. > >Rep. Lytle did express his wish that anyone with constructive suggestions >get in touch with him. He seems absolutely sincere in his desire to do >something to correct this situation, though he does not wish to act in >haste. I think the passage of HB 1522 will go a long way as a first measure >to protect our pioneer cemeteries -- including the long-neglected ones on >private property. > >Rep. Lytle's amendment of HB 1522 is going to include pioneering legislation >making it illegal to steal or traffic in stolen cemetery art, statutary, >headstones, monuments, etc. Though this has not been a big problem in >Indiana, it has been a increasing problem in other states. If the bill >passes and becomes law, the courts will have some meaningful legislation >with which to prosecute the thiefs and the sellers. > >One really exciting (and surprising) development was Rep. Lytle's idea to >mandate that all cemetery monuments created after 1-1-2000 must have >engravings indicating the name of the cemetery in which they are to be >placed. His thinking (which I commend as innovative) is that, in the >future, if those stones are stolen, they will have permanent markings >indicating from what cemetery they were taken. This would alleviate the >future problem of trying to determine where a stolen stone was taken from. >As modern stones become more ornate and more desirable by cemetery thiefs, >this could be a big help in finding the "home" for these stones when they >are recovered. > >No small measure of the credit for the success of our efforts goes to Bill >Shaw, the Indianapolis Star-News writer who has done so much for spreading >the word among the Legislature, the government and the public. Bill was at >the Capitol again this afternoon, but had to leave before the session began. >If you haven't already done so, take a minute to drop a note to the Star to >thank them for publishing Bill's stories and to Bill for writing them. > >I got the impression that the Committee did not realize how easy it was for >those folks in Dubois County to get a permit from the Health Department to >perform a do-it-yourself-with-a-backhoe exhumation so they could build their >house on that little hill. The name of Federal Judge Hugh Dillin (a >descendant of the people buried in that cemetery) was mentioned SEVERAL >times. A friend of the Judge who happens to be a former State >Representative spoke quiet eloquently about the level of outrage among the >descendants that this ever happened. I hope the Committee got the full >impact of his statement that the property owners got a permit to move THREE >graves when, in fact, there were more than 60 graves there, mostly unmarked, >and that, until the Trustee law was changed a year or so ago, the Township >Trustee was tending to that cemetery despite the fact that it was on private >property. Of course, after that change went into effect, the Trustee could >no longer care for the site and it was shortly thereafter "moved". > >Again, I apologize for blowing my top last weekend. I spoke in despair and >in haste. It appears that it was not necessary as the powers that be (in >this case the Committee) had already realized that continuing the exclusion >of agricultural purposes from this bill was not in the best interest of >protecting these sites. Now, I just hope and pray that the Committee will >be successful in convincing the rest of the House and then the Senate to see >it this way. > >I think everyone came away from the meeting with renewed faith and trust in >the "system" and with renewed expectations for what we CAN accomplish. It >ain't over, but the possibilities are certainly exciting for all of us. > >Good night. > >Lois > > > >==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== >If you know of some good cemetery related links, send them to LoisMauk@usa.net. > >

I am desperatley seeking information on this family.I am willing to share any information I have on any of these people.Some of the names and places include may be off as much of it came from Sharron Williams son,who has several health problems and his memory is not very accurate.Please help.Here is the family info. Descendants of Loren Saul Williams Generation No. 1 1. Loren Saul1 Williams. He married Harkenson?. Children of Loren Williams and Harkenson? are: 2 i. Everett2 Williams. 3 ii. Goadie Williams. 4 iii. Ida Williams. 5 iv. Jasper Williams. + 6 v. Sherman Edward Williams, born Bet. February 08 1886 - 1895 in Campbell County Ky.; died November 15, 1971 in Richmond,Wayne County In.. Generation No. 2 6. Sherman Edward2 Williams (Loren Saul1)1 was born Bet. February 08 1886 - 1895 in Campbell County Ky., and died November 15, 1971 in Richmond,Wayne County In.. He married Mary Catherine Lacey2, daughter of George Lacey and Lucy Dixon. Notes for Sherman Edward Williams: Last known address is in Cedar Grove,he was in a nursing home in Laurel In. Children of Sherman Williams and Mary Lacey are: + 7 i. Mary Alice3 Williams, born August 18, 1910; died 1986. + 8 ii. Catherine Annabell Williams, born July 02, 1912; died May 31, 1980 in Cincinnati Ohio. + 9 iii. George Edward Williams, born October 22, 1914 in Ross,Butler Co. Ohio; died May 17, 1991 in Cincinnati Ohio. 10 iv. Charles Wesley Williams3, born September 19, 1919. He married Dorothy Gabbard. + 11 v. Lucy Marie Williams, born May 19, 1923; died Unknown. Generation No. 3 7. Mary Alice3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1)4 was born August 18, 1910, and died 1986. She married (1) Amos Williams. She married (2) Johnny Clark. Children of Mary Williams and Johnny Clark are: 12 i. Norma Jean4 Clark, born August 15, 1936. 13 ii. Bobby Clark, born April 22, 1937. 14 iii. Sonny Clark, born September 02, 1938. He married Joanne. 15 iv. Shirley Clark, born May 18, 1939. She married Bob Davis. 8. Catherine Annabell3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1)5 was born July 02, 1912, and died May 31, 1980 in Cincinnati Ohio. She met (1) Warner. She married (2) Earl Martin. Child of Catherine Williams and Warner is: 16 i. Catherine4 Warner. She married Eddie Harm. Notes for Catherine Warner: Father,s first name is unknown at this time. Child of Catherine Williams and Earl Martin is: 17 i. Ronnie4 Martin. 9. George Edward3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1)6 was born October 22, 1914 in Ross,Butler Co. Ohio, and died May 17, 1991 in Cincinnati Ohio. He married (1) Grace Ellen Jump7 January 14, 1939 in Miamitown ,Butler County Ohio, daughter of Courtis Jump and Mary Rankin. He married (2) Lorraine Elizabeth Wagoner Abt. 1964. Notes for Grace Ellen Jump: Source is birth cert.#55651. Her name is spelled Grace Ellin,and her mother is named Selina Rankins. Children of George Williams and Grace Jump are: 18 i. Iva Jane4 Williams8, born January 26, 1941 in Miamitown ,Butler County Ohio. She married Floyd William Adkins9 September 26, 1959 in Lawrenceburg Indiana. 19 ii. Dewey Edward Williams9, born November 01, 1942 in Franklin County Indiana. He married (1) Johnnie Marie Henderson10 July 07, 1962. He married (2) Mary West Bef. 1972 in ?. He married (3) Shirley Milton Abt. 1973 in Lawrenceburg Indiana. 20 iii. Richard Fredrick Williams11, born April 24, 1946 in Franklin County Indiana. 21 iv. Vera Jean Williams12, born July 02, 1947 in Franklin County Indiana; died June 20, 1995 in Cincinnati Ohio. She married Robert Greene January 16, 1973. 22 v. Mary Ellen Williams, born September 26, 1948 in Franklin County Indiana. She married Elmer Phipps Abt. 1978 in Indiana. 23 vi. Judy Ann Williams, born October 05, 1949 in Franklin County Indiana13. She married David John Schmidt August 23, 1970 in Clark County Indiana13. Notes for David John Schmidt: Nickname is Dave. 24 vii. Audrey Faye Williams, born November 24, 1950 in Franklin County Indiana. She married (1) Jesse Edward Abbott June 07, 1968 in Lawrenceburg Indiana. She married (2) Henry Polk Pendleton May 31, 1992 in Jeffersonville Indiana. 25 viii. Jimmy Ray Williams, born November 21, 1952 in Franklin County Indiana. 26 ix. Roger Dale Williams, born February 05, 1957 in Ft.Hamilton Hospital,Butler Co. Ohio14; died 1957. Child of George Williams and Lorraine Wagoner is: 27 i. Deborah Elizabeth4 Wagoner, Stepchild. 11. Lucy Marie3 Williams (Sherman Edward2, Loren Saul1) was born May 19, 1923, and died Unknown. She married (1) Snow. She married (2) Bill Johnson. Children of Lucy Williams and Snow are: 28 i. Donny4 Snow. 29 ii. Dickey Snow. Endnotes 1. Birth cert. of son. 2. Son's Birth cert.. 3. Lorraine Williams. 4. Shirley Clark Davis. 5. Social Security Death index. 6. His birth certificate. 7. Birth cert. # 55651. 8. birth cert.. 9. Iva Adkins. 10. 1962 LAWRENCEBURG CITY DIRECTORY. 11. Iva Adkins. 12. Vera Greene. 13. Subject 14. birth cert.. Joy Honeycutt http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/6681/index.html researching the Schmidt,Honeycutt,Jump,Williams,Lacey,Rankin, Garnett,Dixon,Bates,Elam,Calhoun,Mullins,Pridemore and Bauman surnames.

Jesse Webb, bn 17 Oct 1785 Abbeville Dist, SC died 26 Sep 1875 Frankton, Madison Co IN, married 11 Mar 1813 Franklin Co IN to Fanny Hackleman, bn 12 May 1793 Georgetown, Scott Co KY died 24 Mar 1876 Frankton, Madison Co IN Their children all believed to have been born in Fayette Co IN were: 1. Absalom bn 8 Feb 1814, died ? married to Hulda Peavey/Peavy 2. Mary bn 4 May 1815, married to Samuel Pava 3. Catherine bn 31 Mar 1817 died 15 Apr 1845, married to Richard Dernam 4. Elizabeth bn 4 Jul 1819 died 8 Jan 1833 5. Minor bn 29 Jun 1821 6. Edward bn 1 Nov 1823 7. Alford bn 25 Apr 1826 died 22 Jun 1827 Fayette Co IN 8. Nancy bn 25 May 1828 died 1 Apr 1830 Fayette Co IN 9. Infant twins Is this your family? Does anyone know for sure if he was Jesse Jr. and did he have a sister by the name of Catherine? A Catherine Webb married Fanny's brother Michael Hackleman. Patricia Kantzer mkdoc@nemr.net

Anyone interested in these names might be interested in an 1844 Franklin County marriage certificate which is for sale on the eBay Auction. I have no personal interest in this item or its sale, but found it in a search and thought how great it would be to find such an item if this were my family. The URL is: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=65887803 Ruth Cox Schlemmer

I'm researching Becker/Clark family line. Becker and Clarks are in the Metamora Cemetery. I could use any info like spouses/dates and the like. Any help would be appreciated. Steve from Virginia

This is an update on what happened at the statehouse Monday.....quite interesting Randy Klemme Franklin County Genealogy Coordinator -----Original Message----- From: Lois Mauk <lawofficeinformationsystem@worldnet.att.net> To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com <INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, February 08, 1999 11:52 PM Subject: [INPCRP-L] Lois' Report on 2/8/99 House Hearings >We left Jeffersonville about 10:30 Monday morning and drove to Indianapolis. >I wanted to be there earlier than the "appointed" starting time of 2:30 P.M. >as I feared the general meeting of the House might end earlier than expected >and that the hearings would be over with before we could get there. SILLY >ME!!! > >We arrived at about 1:15 P.M. FOUR AND A HALF HOURS LATER, we went into the >House Chambers (about 5:45). > >I must admit that, other than the endless standing on those hard marble >floors, I really enjoyed the fellowship with so many people who share my >concerns and interests. In all we had about 15 good-spirited, >long-suffering people who waited it out with us. But it was WORTH IT! > >Our SECRET WEAPON worked BEAUTIFULLY. My friend Donnie Loweth (whose family >cemetery here in Clark County was blacktopped and turned into a parking >lot -- graves notwithstanding) took his beautiful 8-year-old daughter Ashley >out of school for the day and we brought her with us to the Capitol. > >When the hearing began, because of the lateness of the hour, Rep. Markt >Lytle thanks us several times for our fortitude and explained that, rather >than receiving comments on individual pending bills, the Committee would >hear brief testimony from anyone wishing to speak about the situation in >general. > >I got up and did my little song-and-dance. Then Rep. Lytle called Ashley. >Though she was conspicuous as the only child present, I think all of them >were a bit stunned when she got up to speak. Ashley approached the >microphone and, in a very clear, calm voice, said: > >"Good evening! It makes me very happy and proud to speak before you today, >but it also saddens me for the reason that I am here. > >"My name is Ashley Loweth. I'm 8 years old and I'm in the third grade. > >"The reason I am here today is, we write laws every day to protect ourselves >and our rights. That is great. But what about after we leave this world? > >"I am a descendant of the Nathan Hale you may have read about in your >history books. I have three generations of great-grandparents buried in a >little lonely cemetery in Clarksville, Indiana. What is sad about this is >that three-fourths of the cemetery is now under blacktop and the law says, >'This is okay. As long as the property owner is paying taxes, they can do >what they want.' > >"I don't understand all the laws, but I really don't understand how this one >got passed. > >"How would you feel if your Grandma took you to put flowers on your >great-grandparents' grave and you were told, 'There they lay, under that >blacktop!' > >"Well, I know that feeling and it hurts! Not only blacktop, but there are >two pay phones and a utility pole with guide wires going into a grave. >That's not all. They even have an EPA monitoring device in the middle to >monitor the ground for their gas pumps." > >"I am asking you to please change this law for some day I will want to take >my children to this very same lonely little cemetery and be able to say, >'This is where we came from. This is our roots! > >"Thank you." > >Little Ashley received a standing ovation. I don't believe there was a dry >eye in the house. She left the Representatives speakless. Rep. Lytle >jokingly asked, "Does anyone on the committee have any tough questions for >Ashley?" Of course, there was nothing they could say. She'd said it all. > >The rest of us had our opportunity to speak and I'm very proud of each and >every one of you who toughed it out with us. I don't believe, however, that >there's much question that little Ashley stole the show and the rest of us >were just there to lend our support to her plea. > >Good night. I'm going to bed! It's not midnight yet and my body will >probably go into shock if I get more than 4 hours sleep, but I'm willing to >risk it at this juncture! > >Lois > > > >==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== >Please do not send querries through this list. > >

hi: I am searhing for the parents of Harmon Fruits who was put under a guardianship by his grand miother as listed in her will of cir 1826 in Franklin Co. I believe his guardian was a man by the name of Ventres William L. Fruit Brower (adopted)

The petition drive is at 854 for the state legislative hearings on Monday..... Franklin County--0 Fayette County--2 Rush County--1 Decatur County--3 Out of State--70 A little short of the thousand we wanted but I am sure Lois will do her best tomorrow!!! Randy Klemme Franklin County Genealogy and PCRP Coordinator

Thanks to Mark Tebbe of Lebanon, Ohio, we now have added the St. Mary's of the Rock Cemetery listing....Some great work and a great addition....The cemetery listing project continues!!! Randy Klemme Franklin County Genealogy Coordinator

Are there any cousins out there? Seek contact with descendants of Maria Nancy JONES (1833-1921). Her parents are Caleb JONES and Nancy BOYD. Marie Nancy married Charles WHITE on 29 Feb. 1864 in Franklin Co. Charles died in 1902. When Nancy Marie JONES WHITE died in 1921 she left a dau Ella MASON of Brookville, a son Ed WHITE of Raymond IN and stepsons Wm. W., John T., and David B. WHITE. Virginia Banerjee vbanerjee@aol.com

WHAT IS THE E-MAIL ADDRESS TO SEND THE PETITION IN ?? THANKS -----Original Message----- From: Randy Klemme <randyk@si-net.com> To: INFRANKLI-L@rootsweb.com <INFRANKLI-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 12:07 AM Subject: [INFRANKLI-L] CEMETERY PETITION DRIVE >I just checked the state Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project website for a >listing of how many people from each county has sent in the petition signed >to be taken to the State Legislature next week when the committees hear >testimony on pending cemetery legislation. Here are the local totals.... > >Franklin County--0 >Fayette County--2 (mine and my wife's) > >Sad but true. If you still care to download the petition and sign it, I can >give you an e-mail address to send a scanned copy of your signature on the >petition. We were hoping to get 1000 names. BTW it down't matter whether >you live in Indiana or not. If you have ancestors buried in Indiana it IS >of concern to you and your names are valuable as well.. > >State PCRP page-- http://www.rootsweb.com/~inpcrp > >Randy Klemme >Franklin County Genealogy and PCRP Coordinator > > > >==== INFRANKLI Mailing List ==== >Don't forget to stop by the Franklin County Genealogy Website at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6863 > >

I just checked the state Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project website for a listing of how many people from each county has sent in the petition signed to be taken to the State Legislature next week when the committees hear testimony on pending cemetery legislation. Here are the local totals.... Franklin County--0 Fayette County--2 (mine and my wife's) Sad but true. If you still care to download the petition and sign it, I can give you an e-mail address to send a scanned copy of your signature on the petition. We were hoping to get 1000 names. BTW it down't matter whether you live in Indiana or not. If you have ancestors buried in Indiana it IS of concern to you and your names are valuable as well.. State PCRP page-- http://www.rootsweb.com/~inpcrp Randy Klemme Franklin County Genealogy and PCRP Coordinator