I am seeking information about John BANISTER b. 6 July 1829 in KY who lived in later years in Grant County. He was the brother of Martha LEER of Grant County and Nancy PARKER of Wabash County. Kathleen Banister Bryant

Hello, I have just joined the list and am hoping that I may be able to find out something about my ggGrandparents: Lewis SMITH born October 17, 1825 Ohio Elizabeth WEBB born April 21, 1830 North Carolina married August 31, 1848 Pleasant Twp, Grant co, Indianna Webb is probably not her maiden name as I am told that she was previously married. She had a son, Luther Webb, in 1845. Other children are: Arabella born 1850 Indianna William R. born 1852 Indianna John D. born 1853 Indianna Thomas J. born 1857 Iowa Sarah born 1858 Iowa Carrie Lucretia born September 22, 1861 Iowa George B. born February 2, 1864 Iowa The story is that Lewis SMITH moved with his family from Ohio to Grant Co, In in 1828. I don't know the names of any of his siblings or that of his parents. Nor do I know the names of any siblings or parents of Elizabeth. Does any one know of any marriages in 1844-1846 for a Mr. Webb and an Elizabeth? I would really like to find her maiden name. (On her marriage entry to Lewis Smith in 1848, her name is not listed as 'Mrs.' Elizabeth Webb.) I would like to correspond with anyone who has any information on these people. I am willing to share what I have. I would also appreciate any help from anyone on finding out anything about Lewis and Elizabeth. I have checked obituarys, death records, etc. to no avail. Thanks, Kathy

Sheila Watson posted several obits this weekend for the Burden family in Grant Co. While this isn't my family, they are part of the group of families with whom my Jeffries traveled . My gg-grandmother, Minnie B.Jeffries, was last heard of 1903 in Gas City, married to a James Tomlan or Tomlinson. If someone has cemetery records for the IOOF cemetery mentioned in the obits (sorry, it doesn't specify which one and I see there are two in the county)can you please take a look for Minnie Jeffries/Tomlan, born about 1874? The Jeffries and Burden families were not black, but were descendants of the Saponi tribe from Virginia and North Carolina. You can see a bit more about them and their struggle to be identified as native americans on my Jeffries webpages. http://users.nni.com/dehoff/jeffriesfam.html Thank you in advance for helping solve a family mystery. Annette DeHoff netandmike@nni.com

Looking for information on the any of the following families who lived in Grant Co. Jacob Reese Wright, 1839 - 1897; son of Jacob Wright and Catherine Reese. 1. m. 1857 Hannah Ann Stanfield; dau. of William Stanfield and Elizabeth Reese c. 1. Sarah Ann m. B.F. Buller (s/o Lindsey Buller and Elizabeth) c. Stella Buller m. Bert Kellog and Clarence Buller m. Ethel Harris 2. Addison (died young) 3. Olney John (died young) 4. William Charles m. Emma Payne (d/o Thomas J. Payne and Margaret Mills) c. Orl Payne Wright m. Ora Grace Stafford in OK 5. Elwood M. Wright m. Rose Hodson (d/o Neri Hodson and Mary Hockett) c. Orville Wright (died young), Grace Merree (died young), Ansil (NFI), Dorra (NFI) may be Dorsey, Glen, Lorena, Thelma. 2.m. 1867 Frances Ann Finney c. (not in birth order) 1. Nora Wright (died in 20s) 2. Clysta m. Green 3. Monta m. Payne 4. Elsworth (Worth) Wright m. Nettie in OK Thomas J. Payne 1838 - 1900 (s/o Morris P. Payne and Nellie Lewis) m. 1859 Margaret E. Mills 1842 MD - 1916 OK c. 1. Martha 2. Ella 3. Caroline 4. Dora Belle m. Thomas Smith 5. Lawrence Mack 1.m. Jennie Cox; 2.m. Alice Wordwell 6. Emma m. William Charles Wright 7. Oakley "Shorty" 8. Arl 9. Warren Ralph Payne m. Zilpha Anna Fischer in OK I have pictures and lots of information on these families that I will be happy to share. Cathey Wright Jendeski LBobina@aol.com

Father William Austin Born in Indiana 1927 or 1928. I can get no info from Vital Records because I do not have Birth date Parents names or anything else. This was all that was on my Birth Certificate. Here is all the info I have. My name is Rev. Dennis Keith Austin I am 44 years old my fathers name is William Austin he would be around his early 70's he has a daughter name Twila she would be around 51 to 53 and a son around my age. He had Curly Auburn hair he lived in and around Monterey Park, California. He worked at a gas station. This info is 44 years old. My mothers name is Barbara Ballenger. He was not married at the time he and my mother had a relationship and when she got pregnant he left. I have no other family brothers and sisters except on the Austin side. My mother saw him again a year after I was born and he was married and had a little baby with him. If you could be of some help it would be a Blessing. Please contact me one way or the other. Thank you and have a Blessed weekend. In His Grace, Rev. Dennis Austin 7577 Margate Court #104 Manassas, Virginia 20109 1-800-650-3238 Toll Free cevm@erols.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I recently purchased at auction a family bible, and I am trying to find some of the family to return it to. I purchased it in Wellington, Kansas, but after doing some research discovered the family was from Indiana. Here are some of the names. A obituary for : ALVAL. MILLER b 18 Nov 1826 Mahoning Co. Pa. d 22 Mar 1896 ADams Co. Ind. married MARGARET MAY 9 Oct 1845 This union produced seven children (names not listed on obit). ELMER E. MILLER married MARY A. BURRELL 17 Jan 1883 ELMER b 17 Mar 1863 d 1 June 1924 MARY A. b 24 May 1863 d 20 Mar 1928 IRETA LEOTA MILLER married ALFRED TRULLENDER 17 Sept 1923 IRETA B 29 July 1899 D 4 Aug 1979 ALFRED b 29 Dec 1901 d Mar 1984 Bluffton Wells, Ind. ROYAL VERNON MILLER married JENNIE E. MILLER 10 April 1909 CHARLEY MILLER married LILA JACKSON 19 Nov 1905 LILA b 22 Mar 1890 d Sept 1984 Rolling Prairie, LaPorte, Ind. RICHARD MILLER married GERALDINE STEELE 7 Oct 1939 TRUE MILLER b 26 Dec 1891 d Mar 1970 Decater, Adams Co. Ind. Any help in locating the family will be greatly appreciated !! Jane Robinson from the land of OZ

HI i AM NEW TO THE LIST. I AM RESEARCHING African AMERICAN FAMILIES THAT LIVED IN GRANT County. My G-G-G-G-GRANDMOTHER WAS Isabelle Roberts AND ELIZABETH PETTIFORD BOTH WERE THE WIVES OF Simon LOCUST AND LIVED IN ORANGE COUNTY. I AM TRYING TO FIND Elizabeth AND Isabelle's FATHERS' NAME. Isabelle HAD A DAUGHTER NAMED FLORA ROBERTS, SO ROBERTS MAY NOT TO ISABELLE'S MAIDEN NAME. The TIME FRAME IS EARLY 1800 - 1870. THANKS CEDWARDS

Peggy, Do you know when your Nancy Sanders was born? I have a Nancy Sanders who was the daughter of Robert Sanders, b. 1765 Pennsylvania and Sarah McCormick, b. April 22, 1786 Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Sarah's sister Anna McCormick is also buried in the McCormick cemetery. Kelly Runyon Bragg Peggy Hanes wrote: > I am looking for information on Charles Wright and his wife Nancy Sanders. > They were born either in Ohio or Pennsylvania and are buried in McCormack's > cemetery. Does any one have additional information on this family? Charles > and Nancy were the parents of Sarah Wright who married George Nose and then > later married Jonah Kibbey of the Jefferson/Union Twp. area. Thank you for > your help. > > Peggy

I am looking for information on Charles Wright and his wife Nancy Sanders. They were born either in Ohio or Pennsylvania and are buried in McCormack's cemetery. Does any one have additional information on this family? Charles and Nancy were the parents of Sarah Wright who married George Nose and then later married Jonah Kibbey of the Jefferson/Union Twp. area. Thank you for your help. Peggy

George Stinson (b. 10 Sep 1860; d. 11 Jun 1928 in Fairmount, Grant Co., IN; m. Cynthia Anne Surber, 23 Jul 1879. She was b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 15 Apr 1938 in Fairmount. They had 10 children... 1. Mary Della, b. 19 Jul 1880; d. 9 Oct 1880. 2. Cora Mae, b. 30 Jul 1881 in Summitville, Madison Co., IN; d. 31 Oct 1967 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN; . m. (1) William Lee Briles; m. (2) Earl Nicholson. 3. Marion Clarence, b. 11 Sep 1883; d. Jan 1960. 4. Elmer Roscoe, b. 10 Oct 1885; d. 27 Oct 1918. 5. Bessie Florence, b. 19 Dec 1887 in Kennard, Henry Co., IN; d. 14 Mar 1930 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN; m. (1) Arley Relfe; m. (2) Charles Shaw. 6. Manson, b. 14 Jun 1891; d. 5 Mar 1972. 7. Myron Reno, b. 25 Nov 1894; d. 4 Mar 1894. 8. Dale, b. 25 May 1896; d. 9 Jun 1961 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. 9. Moin Ehlen, b. 25 Sep 1899; d. 20 May 1900. 10. Letha Opal, b. 5 Nov 1901 in Grant Co., IN; d. 13 Oct 1974 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. Looking for any additional information on the above or their ancestors.

Doris, My Quaker family was also fond of the name Mahlon. They also lived in Liberty Twp, moving from Morgan/Monroe Cos in the 1840s. If you don't get any responses, please post me back and I will send a hard copy of this to my mother. There is an avid genealogist in Liberty Twp, June Yale, that might be able to help. Phyllis Miller Fleming Shelbyville, IN

Hi listers, Here's hoping someone on this list can help find the information I want. I was wondering if you had more information on Mahlon Neal's family other than what appears in the Grant County History. Mahlon was a brother to my second great grandfather, Henry Neal. Mahlon married Henry's wife sister, Rachel Duncan. Their children were William (who helped write the history of Grant County), Margaret, Eli, James, Lydia and Caleb. Of course, William is in the history book as well as Eli. Their children are mentioned as well as Eli's grandchildren. There's nothing about William's grandchildren nor his other siblings, Margaret, James, Lydia or Caleb. The family first appeared at the Missisesnewa Monthly Meeting in Liberty Township Grant County in 1839. I would appreciate any input. Where did the descendants go or did they stay Grant County. Thank you in advance. I'll be looking forward to hearing from you. Doris Louise Neal, A Hoosier

Hi Everyone - This letter is in reply to the 8/25 inquiry by Ted Smith (tcsmith@calweb.com), but I am sending it to the list in hopes that someone might help me to expand my Scott line in either direction! This data appears in my hardback book published in 1994 titled, The Eastes Families of Indiana. Descendants of Walter Scott Generation No. 1 1. WALTER1 SCOTT. He married (1) UNKNOWN. : Contributed by: LeRoy F. Eastes 17271 Lowery Rd Gulfport, MS 39503 Ph (228) 832-2214 0r (601) 928-9127 Walter Scott Was the father of Loton Scott. It has been said that there were two more sons and two daughters but their names are unknown. . Loton came from Scotland when he was in his teens as a part of a family.. Child of WALTER SCOTT and UNKNOWN is: 2. i. LOTON2 SCOTT, b. 22-October-1843, Scotland; d. 04-May-1922, Marion, Grant Co., IN. Generation No. 2 2. LOTON2 SCOTT (WALTER1) was born 22-October-1843 in Scotland, and died 04-May-1922 in Marion, Grant Co., IN. Loton first married Unknown. He married SUSAN HAVENS, daughter of PETER HAVENS and NANCY PULLEY. Loton came to this country (United States) from Scotland when in his teens. It has been said that he had two brothers and two sisters. Children of LOTON SCOTT and SUSAN HAVENS are: 3. i. MINNIE3 SCOTT, b. 29-September-1880, Marion, Grant Co., IN; d. 06-December-1960, Anderson, Madison Co., IN. 4. ii. JOHN SCOTT, b. 04-April-1882; d. 12-November-1967. iii. DORSEY FIELDMAN SCOTT, b. 15-December-1884, Highland Co., Ohio; d. 14-August-1953, Marion, Grant Co., IN. 5. iv. MOLLY SCOTT, b. 04-November-1887, Marion, Grant Co., IN; d. 26-June-1962, Marion, Grant Co., IN. v. LEONE SCOTT, b. 14-April-1892; d. 04-November-1983; m. FRED WISE. vi. ALVA HAROLD SCOTT, b. 11-March-1897; d. 06-December-1967, CA. vii. JESSE CLAYTON SCOTT, b. 15-August-1901; d. 26-January-1982, Moline, IL. Generation No. 3 3. MINNIE3 SCOTT (LOTON2, WALTER1) was born 29-September-1880 in Marion, Grant Co., IN, and died 06-December-1960 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. She married JOSEPH FRANK EASTES 01-January-1899 in Marion, Grant Co., IN, son of LEMUEL EASTES and REBECCA CUNNINGHAM. Children of MINNIE SCOTT and JOSEPH EASTES are: i. LEROY SR.4 EASTES, b. 30-September-1899, Van Buren, Grant Co., IN; d. 12-November-1973, Gulfport, Harrison Co., MS; m. MARY ELIZEBETH LONG, 05-May-1920, Marion, Grant Co., IN. Notes for LEROY SR. EASTES: After retiring, Roy and Mary moved to rural Harrison County on the coast of Mississippi near their eldest son LeRoy J, in the Lyman Community. Roy's health was very bad and he passed away on 12 November 1973. He is buried in the family plot at Finley Cemetery just west of their residence. ii. ESTA IRENE EASTES, b. 27-January-1902, Marion, Grant Co., IN; d. 30-April-1992; m. JAMES BENJAMIN RILEY, 28-February-1920, Marion, Grant Co., IN. iii. EVERETT LOTON EASTES, b. 02-February-1905, Gas City, Grant Co., IN; d. 04-December-1976, West Palm Beach, FL; m. MILDRED JULIA LONG, 21-April-1928, Marion, Grant Co., IN. Died 29-April-1989, West Palm Beach, FL iv. CECIL EASTES, b. 10-September-1908, Marion, Grant Co., IN; d. 19-March-1986, Anderson, Madison Co., IN; m. MARY ELIZEBETH BOWMAN, 23-March-1935, Anderson, Madison Co., IN. Notes for CECIL EASTES: Cecil retired as the Advertising Manager of the Anderson Daily Bulletin Newspaper in Anderson, IN. He is buried in Anderson, Memorial Park, Cem, IN v. DOROTHY MAE EASTES, b. 08-April-1911, Marion, Grant Co., IN; d. 10-December-1991, Anderson, Madison Co., IN; m. DANIEL B. TIMMONS, 09-September-1934, Anderson, Madison Co., IN. 4. JOHN3 SCOTT (LOTON2, WALTER1) was born 04-April-1882, and died 12-November-1967. He married SADIE. Children of JOHN SCOTT and SADIE are: i. HARRY SCOTT. ii. GLENDALE SCOTT. iii. LUCILLE SCOTT. iv. JOE SCOTT. v. IRENE SCOTT. 5. MOLLY3 SCOTT (LOTON2, WALTER1) was born 04-November-1887 in Marion, Grant Co., IN, and died 26-June-1962 in Marion, Grant Co., IN. She married LAWRENCE FORT. Child of MOLLY SCOTT and LAWRENCE FORT is: i. MARY LOUISE4 FORT. ****************************************************************************** ***8 I would appreciate hearing from anyone with information on this line. Best Regards Roy Eastes

I'm looking for additional information about the individuals listed below and their relatives. All are related, and most lived or died in Grant County at some point in their lives. SCOTT SURNAME INDEX (alpha listing) - ------------------------------------------------------- Link to http://www.mindspring.com/~tedcsmith/mekeller/pafg02.htm for further information. Addison Scott, b. 1854, Grant Co., IN; d. 1916, Grant Co., IN, m. Evaline Ruth Moon Arthur Scott, b. Jan 1752, Cumberland Co., VA, m. Francis Kerr Calvin Scott, b. 10 Aug 1841, Grant Co., IN; d. 13 Sep 1874, Grant Co., IN Cora Annis Scott, b. 11 Aug 1873, Summitville, Madison Co., IN; d. 27 Jul 1953, Grant Co., IN, m. Oliver Morton Bright Effie M. Scott, b. 3 Jul 1875 Elam Scott, b. 29 Jan 1840, Grant Co., IN; d. 8 Feb 1849, Grant Co., IN Elmina Scott, b. 13 Sep 1845, Grant Co., IN; d. 2 Nov 1933 Emily Scott, b. 1 Jul 1838, Grant Co., IN; d. 15 Mar 1912 Evan Scott, b. 25 Dec 1855, Grant Co., IN; d. 2 May 1908 Flora Jane Scott, b. 22 Dec 1880, Fairmount, Grant Co., IN; d. 7 Apr 1959, Fairmount, Grant Co., IN, m. (1) David Howard Keller; m. (2) John Raymond Askren James Scott, 26 Dec 1814, Wayne Co., IN; d. 27 Nov 1902, Grant Co., IN; m. Annis Arnett James Elsie Mood Scott, b. 27 Apr 1883; d. 26 May 1957; m. Agnes Michell Jesse A. Scott, b. 25 Nov 1847, Grant Co., IN John Scott, b. 26 Dec 1777, VA or NC; d. 5 Sep 1846, Wayne Co., IN; m. Rachel Horton John Scott, b. 26 Dec 1843, Grant Co., IN; d. 25 Aug 1864, Atlanta, GA Glenn Elwood Scott, b. 27 Nov 1888; m. Beatrice Shaffer Lula Emily Scott, b. 22 Feb 1878, Grant Co., IN; d. 3 Apr 1933, Los Angeles, CA Malinda Scott, b. 15 Aug 1860, Grant Co., IN; d. May 1934 Milton Scott, b. 24 Apr 1837, Grant Co., IN; d. 27 Feb 1839, Grant Co., IN Oliver Rigdon Scott, b. 8 Dec 1851, Grant Co., IN; d. 24 Mar 1924 Rufus B. Scott, b. 15 Jun 1859, Grant Co., IN; d. 4 Jul 1897, Grant Co., IN Stephen Scott, b. 15 Dec 1849, Grant Co., IN; d. 10 Dec 1930 Thirza (Eliza) A. Scott, b. 29 Jan 1857, Grant Co., IN; d. 30 May 1940 -- Ted Smith

i'm looking for information on kenneth alton williams sr. his mother was bertie williams studstill or bertie studstill williams. kenneth married georgetta ruth brinker and had 4 children. if possible, i'd also like information on bertie as we can't find much information on her. i'm also looking for information on william c. brenker and his family. he married catherine schulmiear and had a large family. the brenker name was changed to brinker during/after WW1. i know william c. brenker landed at baltimore in maryland in 1852 from bremen germany. thankyou === ||---------------------|| ||\_/*-*\_/*-*\_/*-*\_/|| ||/ \|| || Chele D. Commons || ||\_ _ _ _/|| ||/ \*-*/ \*-*/ \*-*/ \|| ||---------------------|| __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com

Is there anyone on this list that belongs to the Grant County Genealogy Club and would have a copy of the April 1987 and April 1989 issue of the Grant County Beacon? I need copies of the article on the "History of Landess" from April 1987 and "Landess History" in April 1989. Will reimburse for copy and postage. You can email me and I will send a snail mail address or you can scan and send email. Thank you Sharon

Searching for descendants of Milton Wiinslow and Mary Roberts of Fairmount, IN, 1850-1904. Son Elihu WInslow married Harriet Louthan, daughter of James Franklin Louthan and Harriet Adeline Hastings. Louthan and Hastings lines are of special interest. Thanks, Ron Yielding Palm Springs, CA

Looking for anybody related or information on a unknown KEITH who married Mary Etta EUBANK either in Grant or Huntington Co. Marriage date unknown. Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Rosanna (ROHRER) EUBANK Mary was born 8 Oct 1860 in Huntington Co. Indiana near Warren so marriage date could be approximated to abt 1880. According to Rosanna Eubank's obituary it list Mrs. Mary Keith of Marion. any help would be appreciated ,will share info Jim Eubank

I am looking for the death date and obituary of Amos L. Jackson. He was the son of Andrew T. Jackson and Sarah Main. Amos L. Jackson was born Feb 1895 in Shelby Co., Ind. I don't believe he married and he was living in Marion, Grant Co., Ind. in 1936. Thank you, Kathleen Rizer

Guess I messed up. I'm visiting my son-in-law and subscribed using his computer gami@iname.com but put my e-mail address jvetor@iname.com for the subscription. The reply came back to his email address instead of mine. If possible cancel it on his and put it on mine at jvetor@iname.com. If I receive another one on his computer I will unsubscribe on gami@iname.com and redo it when I get home. Thanks and sorry about the mess up. I'm checking my e-mail while away from home using telnet. Jim Vetor