Surnames I'm researching in the Grant Co. area: Andrews Haynes Coleman Johnson Bell Dickey Conrey Malone Jones McCombs Woods Woodruff Garrison Malone Mason Payne Billie

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Searching for the following: RODGERS/ROGERS, BAUSMAN, TROYER, SCHROCK, WHITE. They came through Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Jeanne Rogers Barnard

I am looking for information on the following surnames in Grant County. GILLAND(any spelling) MCLAIN Linda

Hi folks. I am looking for people who have family members buried at Zion Chapel Cemetery, Delaware County, Indiana. It is just a little east of Summitville across the county line, and a half mile west of the rest area on I-69. I have recently adopted this cemetery and am working on biographies on each family buried there. If any of the following names ring a bell, please contact me. Feel free to visit my site for more information. Hopefully we can tie up some loose ends together. Jennifer Lewis http://hometown.aol.com/lewisjl/myhomepage/heritage.html Achor, Addison, Ailes, Baker, Benbow, Bennett, Bowers, Branson, Broyles, Bryan, Capplinger, Clark, Curtis, Davis, Dawson, DeHaven, Dickerson, Dunlap, Dunn, Elsworth, Etchison, Evans, Farmer, Gandy, George, Haynes, Holsclaw, Hoppes, Hueston, Ice, Johnson, Jones, Keller, Koon, Ladd, Lee, Lewis, Markle, Mason, Miller, Morgan, Oldfield, Payne, Pence, Petry, Powers, Reed, Rehme, Rinehart, Schlenker, Sells, Shaw, Slain, Smith, Steelman, Stinson, Stone, Street, Surber, Thorn, Trotter, Vannatter, Wilhelm, Williams, Wood, York, Zedaker.

Seeking information on the Simpson Family of Grant Co, including a Andrew Simpson who lived in the Marion area in the 1920s. Thanks in advance.

Hello Bob, We finally hit one I can connect to several time. You are cousin with my husband. We have Brewer, Overman, Hiatt. William Brewer b. March 25, 1812 m. Nancy Elmore, ....... I have only this one Elmore. Mahlon S. Brewer b. March 30, 1851 William Lindsay Brewer b. Dec. 26, 1873 Clarence Arthur Brewer (this is my husband's grandfather). Ardis Geneva Brewer b. July 11, 1922 Gini ---------- : From: RJLove@aol.com : To: INGRANT-L@rootsweb.com : Subject: Re: INGRANT-D Digest V00 #8 : Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 10:29 AM : : Here are names I'm researching from Grant Co. : : My Grant Co surnames include: THOMAS, KING, STACKHOUSE,LOVE, OVERMAN, : BALDWIN, HIATT, SPRONG, PHILLIPS, MODLIN, BREWER, RODMAN, & WOODRUFF : : Bob Love : Grandview, MO :

There is quite an article in the book, "The Making of a Township, Grant County Indiana", on a Lucas family, with picture. Have you seen it? It is written in parts by many residence, about the forming of the community, it's people and development of the land, education, daily lives, underground railroad, etc. This book was updated and reprinted a few years ago. Well worth the money. I made that phone call again this evening, and found a favorable response from the member of the genealogy group from Marion, IN. She is going to join this list, and will get a listing of books together for us. Send your Grant County, Indiana lineage's to her, and she said she will begin a second volume of GRANT COUNTY CONNECTIONS. THANKS JUNE. Send your lineage's to: Mrs. June Shields 908 Hawthorne Road Marion, Indiana; 46952 Junes E-mail address is: jadnard@bpsinet.com Welcome to the group June. Sincerely, Gini James, Warsaw, IN ---------- : From: rlucas@iamerica.net : To: INGRANT-L@rootsweb.com : Subject: Genealogists Slogan : Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 7:52 PM : : The Genealogists Slogan : "Genealogy without documentation is mythology" : : This is my creed. It's the only way to separate fact from fiction. : Charlotte Lucas :

The Genealogists Slogan "Genealogy without documentation is mythology" This is my creed. It's the only way to separate fact from fiction. Charlotte Lucas

Hi all, Here are a few of my Husband's surnames in Grant County. GILBREATH LADD LEE RAYPHOLTZ TOPPIN WENGER Blessing's, Sandra :-)

In a message dated 01/26/2000 8:35:55 PM Central Standard Time, DRRiggs@aol.com writes: > Hi Sue, > > My McClain ancestors were in Grant Co, Green & Sims Twps, from 1846. I > wonder > if the McCleans in your family were related? > Hi! Sorry, no, the MCLEANs are on hubby's side and his father was from Scotland! Wish I could link to him--that would be fun. But my MCCLAIN ancestors in Grant County were James S. MCCLAIN and his family: Descendants of James S. McClain 1 James S. McClain b: March 03, 1845 in Stark County, Ohio d: April 25, 1913 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana .. +Ellen Lucy Sizer b: August 08, 1846 in Mantua, Ohio m: June 02, 1868 in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio d: February 26, 1923 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana Father: Horace Sizer, Jr. Mother: Lucy Gillett Ladd ......... 2 Samuel Dallas McClain b: May 07, 1869 in Ashland County, Ohio ......... 2 Nellie Eunice McClain b: March 14, 1871 in Ashland County, Ohio d: 1940 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana ......... 2 James Horace McClain b: October 26, 1874 in Hartford City, Indiana d: April 25, 1913 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana ............. +Ada Belle Burleigh b: June 26, 1882 in Indiana d: August 03, 1911 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana ......... 2 Eva Florence McClain b: August 31, 1876 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana d: June 04, 1952 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana ............. +William Lambert Carey b: January 01, 1877 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana m: December 16, 1896 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana d: March 22, 1951 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana Father: Elias Carey Mother: Huldah Overman ......... 2 Cora Margaret McClain b: October 23, 1881 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana d: May 29, 1890 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana James S. MCCLAIN (the S. probably stood for Samuel) was a descendant of charles MCCLAIN b. 1712 in Ireland>Monmouth NJ> Fayette Co. PA> Washington Co. PA, thus: Direct Descendants of Charles McClain 1 Charles McClain b: Abt. 1712 in Ireland d: August 16, 1808 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania .. +Lydia Cheeseman b: March 31, 1734 in Monmouth, New Jersey m: July 11, 1751 in Monmouth, New Jersey Father: Joseph Cheeseman Mother: Hendrickje ......... 2 Samuel McClain b: 1770 in Monmouth County, New Jersey d: 1820 in Washington County, Pennsylvania ............. +Margaret Gaston b: 1771 in Delaware? d: 1853 in Washington County, Pennsylvania Father: John Gaston Mother: Charity Cheeseman .................... 3 Samuel McClain b: Abt. 1808 in Washington County, Pennsylvania d: Aft. 1860 in Ashland County, Ohio ........................ +Margaret Stevenson b: Abt. 1805 in Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania m: Abt. 1834 in Washington County, Pennsylvania d: Abt. 1851 in Probably Lawrence Twp., Stark County, Ohio Father: John Stevenson Mother: Elizabeth Stevenson ............................... 4 James S. McClain b: March 03, 1845 in Stark County, Ohio d: April 25, 1913 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana This line APPEARS to be a different line from the one you are researching. Last I heard, no one knew where in PA your John MCCLAIN hailed from. My James' father, Samuel, was of the same generation--but he had a brother John who died childless in Ashland County, Ohio. It's possible Samuel was cousin to your John, but I've not seen a John among Charles' descendants yet who fits the bill. hope this helps. Sue SMITH MCLEAN

In a message dated 1/24/00 10:49:25 PM, INGRANT-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: <<From: MCLEANSUSA@aol.com sue smith mclean Hi Sue, My McClain ancestors were in Grant Co, Green & Sims Twps, from 1846. I wonder if the McCleans in your family were related? The names were John McClain, 1803-1869 his wife, Elizabeth Mauller McClain, 1803-1863 their children were: Rachel, m. William Jordan in 1848 Nancy, m. Sebastian Silbaugh in Ohio in 1847 William Sarah, 1830-1919, m. Alexander Jordan 1847 James M., 1832-1904, m. Mary Jane Howard 1855 Susannah, 1833-1918, m. James Kelley 1850 Harriet, 1834-1917, m. Benjamin Lewellen Elizabeth, 1836-1926, m. John Hannah Eliza Jane, 1838-1867, m. Arthur Hannah John J., 1841-1868 Thomas O., 1842-__ Sophia, 1846- __, m. Aaron Mendenhall Thanks, Colleen McClain drriggs@aol.com

Thanks Roy, You are so right. PLEASE LOOK AT ROY'S MESSAGE, AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST. We need to check undocumented references for details, particularly if we don't know where the information came from. This goes without saying. You have a valid point. One thing to recognize in our lineage's from Grant County, IN, is that most were Quaker, of which the men in the families kept ongoing records through the generations, and we find they line up with MM records, that are available for our inspection. With the Quaker, one can be confident they were as precise as they could be, and in my estimation, far more accurate than a lot of other avenues. We have a wonderful heritage. Yes, we take pride in our research, and in sharing. We do need to back up what we find. I do this out of love of family, and a passion for recording it. I am neither professional, nor an expert. Please Roy, feel free to pop in with assistance, if you can help anyone with their lineage, or with a little history that may benefit all of us. Sincerely, Gini ---------- : From: LEastes2@aol.com : To: HJames@kconline.com : Subject: Re: Roll call: HARVEY : Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 1:56 PM : : In a message dated 1/25/2000 8:58:04 PM Central Standard Time, : HJames@kconline.com writes: : : <<J udy, : If they were early settlers, you might take a look at a book just : reprinted with updated information. The title is Grant County Indiana, : The Making of a Township. Try an inter library loan, or order this : book from the James Dean Museum, at Fairmount, IN. It's not cheap, but : well worth gleaning. : : Gini : >> : : Hi Gini - : : I would sure appreciate your help!!- : : Could you send me the phone number of the publisher of - "Grant County : Indiana, the Making of a Township"? Or the address where I can order a copy. : : I was born in Marion in 1921 and have 5 lines of ancestors that were in the : area before 1830. Eastes, Harvey, Cunningham, Parr and Poore. The Longs were : not far behind and in OH in 1830. I published the book, "The Eastes Families : of Indiana" in hardback in 1994 and "The Descendants of John Long Sr, of : Maryland 1685-1746" in 1995. I have another one started on the Eastes and : Harvey lines lines that is not yet titled : : Best Regards : : Roy Eastes, Gulfport, MS Roy@eastes.com : : When we record our heritage we take great pride in looking at our list of : ancestors and admire their origins, migrations and accomplishments. But, : what good is it - unless it���s true? : : Stories and rumors are great as they often lead to the teruth! BUT- Help : eliminate errors. Don't take everything as Fact! Check references for : validity! If we don���t our children���s children will be led down false trails : and they will never be able to find their true heritage. :

James A WYLIE b 1824 SC d aft 1888 Marion IN m 1867 Franklin Co IN Huldah Jane LOWE b 1848 IN d 1927 Marion? IN Children: 1Alexander Scott b 1868 IN d 1932 MI m1 Hestry IN? m2 Vera Almina Geraty 1904 Crown Point IN 2Andrew Wylie b 1869 IN d IN? m 1897 Marion IN Edith May Caloway 3Lee Hance b 1871 IN d Gary? IN m 1899 Douglas Co IL Anna McAlaster. During WW II residing in Gary IN. 4John Raymond b 1872 5Francis Wylie b 1873 6 a daughter born 1874 7Samuel Jackson b 1876 Lafontaine, Wabash Co, IN d 1941 Rolla, MO m 1902 Mairon IN Ella Sparks 8Margaret Rose (Rosie)b 1878/79 Lafontaine, IN d 1948 Marion IN m 1901 Marion IN John Vanbuskirk 9Peter Curtis b 1880 Grant Co d 1966 Marion m 1907 Marion Rhoda Whiteneck. They had no children 10 Joseph b 1882 Marion IN 11 Orian C b 1884 Marion IN d 1924 Marion 12 Ester Almazie b 1886 Marion IN m 1903 Marion IN John Turner 13 Hugh b 1888 Marion d 1968 Oakland CA

I am researching the Ballinger and Hillman surnames in Grant county. More specifically: Jacob Ballinger (b. 29 May 1853 Versailles, Darke Co., OH - d. 25 Apr 1918 rural Crawford, CO), m. 6 Sep 1881 Upland, Grant Co., IN to Malinda Hillman (b.26 Sep 1857 Upland, Grant Co., IN - d. 2 Feb 1943 Buhler, KS). Jacob is said to have moved to IN in 1878 and the family moved to KS in 1906. Malinda is the daughter of Joseph Hillman and Margaret Ballinger. Russ Ballinger

JACKSON, BOND, CRANSTON, COCHRAN, JOHNSON, FORT, TROWBRIDGE John JACKSON and his wife Bethena REAGAN were living in Miami Cty, OH in 1807 when their 7th and last child, William R. was born. He later reported that his parents were from SC and of English heritage. In 1812, the family moved to KY and after a short stay returned to Warren Cty, OH and then on to Clinton Cty, OH. William R. JACKSON married Delilah LUCAS in OH and their first 6 children were born there. They settled in Grant Cty, IN between 1840/43 and the information we have about him is from a Grant County history of 1886. Their children were Hester b 1829; Ted [Joel] b 1831; John M. b 1833, m Margaret BOND; Rhoda Jane b 1834, m Jesse CRANSTON; Francis M. b 1837, m Margaret COCHRAN; Nancy Ann b 1840, m William Shaw JOHNSON; William H b 1843, d 1857; Sarah A. b 1846, m George W. FORT; Martha Ellen b 1850, m Elmer Hyatt TROWBRIDGE. I'm descended from Nancy Ann and I've located someone descended from Rhoda Jane and we're working together but cannot get anything further back than what I have here. Gretchen Kohl [Alameda,CA] - GKohlFamly@aol.com

I'm researching these Grant County names: Tudor, Pierse (or Pierce), Shoemaker, Spayde, and Grey Leah Larson San Antonio

I am searching for the following surnames: FORD, LEE,CULLERS, and STORMS. Thank you! Staci Zumbrun staci@zumbrun.net

The surnames I am researching in Grant Co are: Randolph, and Atkinson. Would especially love to hear from anyone who has a connection to the Randolphs in Grant, Blackford, or Delaware Counties in Indiana.

Here are names I'm researching from Grant Co. My Grant Co surnames include: THOMAS, KING, STACKHOUSE,LOVE, OVERMAN, BALDWIN, HIATT, SPRONG, PHILLIPS, MODLIN, BREWER, RODMAN, & WOODRUFF Bob Love Grandview, MO