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/Ci.2ADE/3736.1 Message Board Post: Seeking info on Christopher Columbus Sizemore's maternal grandfather Yelverton Lewis from Kentucky.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MADDOCK, PORTTEUS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4489 Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD DEMOCRAT, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, June 27, 1912, Volume LI, Number 25, Page 8, Column 4, “DEATH’S HARVEST. —Mrs. M. A. Maddock.” [Transcribed 19 Apr 2002 from the original newspaper on file with the Recorder of Greene County, Indiana] Mrs. Margaret A. MADDOCK, widow of William B. MADDOCK, died last Friday, at the home of her youngest son, D.S. MADDOCK, 1014 Harian Street, Indianapolis. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases and she had been ill for about four months. Mrs. MADDOCK was about 76 years old. She was born in Franklin County and after several years of married life at Brookville, she moved with her family to Benton County where her husband engaged in farming and school teaching. Before leaving Franklin County, her husband owned and edited the Brookville Democrat and after locating in northern Indiana he established the Review at Fowler, which he conducted until 1889, when the family moved to Lafayette. Early in 1893 her husband died and since that time she has lived with a sister, Miss Loretta PORTTEUS. Several months ago she went to live with her son in Indianapolis and it was there she died. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was loved and admired by all who knew! her. She is survived by three sons, all engaged in the newspaper and printing business. They are L. E. MADDOCK, of the Journal, Lafayette; Will B. MADDOCK, publisher of the Bloomfield News, and D. S. MADDOCK, of the Keystone Press, Indianapolis. She also leaves five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister and two brothers. The remains were taken to Lafayette last Saturday, where the funeral was held Sunday from the home of her son. Interment on the family lot in Greenbush Cemetery. To Will B. MADDOCK of the News in particular and to other relatives also the editor of The Democrat extends his deepest sympathies and profound respect. We all have to meet the result of living—the end—death. At such times the smiles and pleasures in childhood, the hopes and ambitions in boy manhood, the determinations and energies of manhood when mother was living, her encouragement and prayers flood our minds and mixed feeling of pleasure and regret. Regrets at our failure at time is not having been as attentive and thoughtful as we could; and our pleasure that mother was ever the true and faithful friend, the kind, loving and affectionate mother, who kissed us in our sorrows, who love us in our weakness who petted us in our misfortunes, who aided us in our am….. — Link to the Obituary of her husband, William Brundrett MADDOCK, SR: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene&m=3097 — Link to the Obituary of her son, William Brundrett MADDOCK, II: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene&m=2418 — Link to the Obituary of her grandson, Paul Lamb MADDOCK: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene&m=2635

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALDRIDGE, ALEXANDER, BROCK, COOPER, FIELDS, HERT, LEWIS, JOHNSON, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4488 Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD DEMOCRAT, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, June 1, 1911, Volume L, Number 22, Page 3, Column 4, “ANTHONY HERT.” [Transcribed 19 April 2002 from a digital photo of the original newspaper contained in the records of the Recorder of Greene County, Court House, Bloomfield, Indiana.] Anthony HERT, aged 78 years, died at his home in Baker Township, Martin County, May 22. The deceased was born near Dresden, Greene County in 1833. At an early age he moved his residence to Martin County, was united in marriage to Mary A. COOPER on February 24, 1853. To this union were born eight children, three of whom preceded him to the grave. Those surviving him are Lovell and Marshall of Colton, California. Mrs. Genettie ALDRIDGE of Lyons, William and Mrs. Sarah A. CONDIFF of Shoals. His wife departed this life April 7, 1864. He was united in marriage to Jerusha E. ALEXANDER on May 18, 1865, and to this last union were born ten children of which five survive him, Thomas J. of Owensburg, Mrs. Mary A. BROCK, Martin L. and Mrs. Iva M. JOHNSON, of Shoals, and Mrs. Pricilla F. LEWIS, of Terre Haute. After short services Wednesday by Rev. HATFIELD, the remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Martin County—Shoals News. Mr. HERT was an uncle of J. G. HERT, and Mrs. Alice FIELDS of Bloomfield, and grandfather of Prof. ALDRIDGE of Switz City, one of the candidates for County Superintendent. — NOTES—RLJ: DIRECTORY FOR CENTER CEMETERIES, CRANE DIVISION, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE, INDIANA, JANUARY 1996, Index Page 12, 1/31/1996, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lot 99: HERT, Anthony 3/14/1833—22 May 1911; HERT, Jerusha E., 15/05/1837—12/18/1919

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BUCKNER, CAVINS, COWAN, HICKS, KUTCH, SIMPSON Classification: Deed Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4487 Message Board Post: DEED RECORDS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Office of the Recorder, Court House, Bloomfield, Indiana, Deed Record Book I, Pages 27 & 28: “Alfred L. KUTCH to James BUCKNER, etal, Trustees of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Deed Filed Nov. 6, 1850, 12 O’clock PM.” [Transcribed April 18, 2002 from the recorded document]. This Indenture Witnesseth that Alfred L. KUTCH and Rachael KUTCH his wife of the County of Greene and State of Indiana for and in consideration of the sum of one dime to them paid by James BUCKNER, David COWAN and John SIMPSON of said County and State the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby bargain sell and convey to the said BUCKNER, COWAN & SIMPSON as Trustees and to their successors in office the following Real Estate in Greene County and State of Indiana and described as follows to=wit: beginning at the South East Corner of Section No. 2 in Township No. 7 North of Range No. 5 West, thence due north 13 rods, thence West to the State road, thence South 13 rods, thence East to the beginning, Containing one acre, more or less to be used, occupied and enjoyed as a site for a Cumberland Presbyterian Church and for that purpose only, and in case said tract of land so conveyed is ever used for any other purpose by said grantees, then this deed to be void and of no! effect together with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging in form and manner aforesaid to have and to hold the same to the said BUCKNER, COWAN & SIMPSON for the purpose aforesaid and their successors. The grantors and their heirs heirs and assigns hereby covenanting with the grantees and their successors and assigns that the title so conveyed is clear free and unencumbered, that they are lawfully seized of the premises aforesaid as of a same perfect and indefeasible Estate of inheritance in fee simple and that they will Warrant and defend the Same against all claims whatsoever, while used as above for a church building. In witness whereof of the said Alfred L. KUTCH and Rachael KUTCH his wife who hereby relinquishes her dower in said premises have here unto set their hands and seals this seventh day of September 1850. A. L. KUTCH {Seal} Rachael “her + mark” KUTCH {Seal} State of Indiana Greene County Personally appeared before me the Subscribed Recorder in and for said county Alfred L. KUTCH and Rachael KUTCH the grantors in the above conveyance and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed And the said Rachael KUTCH the wife of the said Alfred L. KUTCH being examined by me separate and apart from and without the hearing of her said husband and the contents and purport of said deed being by me first made known and explained to her she declared that she executed the same by her own free will and accord and without any coercion or compulsion from her husband. Witness my hand this fourth day of November 1850. S. M. CAVINS, R.G.C. By Wm C. HICKS, Dept

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CRAMER, DAY in Greene CO IN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/3040.1.1 Message Board Post: Does anyone have the obituary of Martha Belle (CRAMER) CLARK? She was my great aunt (my grandfather's sister). I missed the obituary when it was posted. I would appreciate a copy of it. I have a hard copy of the CRAMER genealogy beginning in New Jersy and those who migrated to Indian. ED

I'm searching for any inf on my 5g/gm Nancy Oalkey (b. 1802 in Lee Co Va.-d. 1876?)1. She married and divorced William Hatfield. 2.How many children other than Joseph did they have? 3. When divorced? I know she never remarried, but he did and had children. 4.I have heard she may have run a livery stable,had a large farm, and was in charge of the poor house for about 3 years. Does any one know if any of these are true and can they be verified and where. She is my brickwall at this time. Thelma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: H Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4486 Message Board Post: Can somebody look up the obituaries for John Leet Hill born May 3, 1940-died August 27,1914 and Mary Elizabeth (Boy- land) Hill born May 10, 1852-died July 13, 1930. Both intern- ed Switz City Cemetery.

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/Ci.2ADE/4473.3 Message Board Post: Oops, I made a mistake. The Tincher in my family line, died in 1991, there is three Hazel's in the SSDI. Mine is Hazel Maxine Crynes Tincher (still working on who her husband was), one of the Tincher's on the SSDI lived in WV before she pasted away in 1984, borned in 1889. The other Tincher was borned in 1926 and passed away in 1996. Sorry to have confused you , but working on my family line is very confusing from time to time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KIRKPATRICK, FLYNN, VEST, POOL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/437.1556.1616.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, Part of my last message should have read. A lot of our family still lives in GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA. Dave Kirkpatrick

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/Ci.2ADE/4473.2 Message Board Post: I noticed your inquiry regarding Tincher. My AuntieTincher who currently resides in Linton Indiana, I am not sure what her address is, but she has a sister, Dorothy Hall, who resides on ne 1st, she is in her late eighties, and noy in good health, but a lovly woman and would probably talk to you, if you reside in Linton, if not, I have a lot of info regarding the family and they are lengthed to the tincher's. I hope I have been of some help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KIRKPATRICK, FLYNN, VEST, POOL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/437.1556.1616 Message Board Post: I was looking in the Shelby County, Indiana, Courthouse Records at http://www.rootsweb.com/~inshelby/index.htm and found marriage information for what I beleive is your (our)related family. Information I am tracking has George W. Vest Jr., son of George W. Vest SR. of Boone Co. Kentucky, was first married to Elinore Emmett. His second wife was to a Mary Stewart. I have at least three children of George and Elinore were Elizabeth, Fielding, and Alethia Ann. Alethia Ann was my 2nd. great grandmother. Shelby Co. Indiana records has the following- Fielding Vest married Malinda McCarthy - 05 June 1838 Robert Terrell married Elizabeth Vest - 24 Dec. 1840 Andrew J.Pool married Alethia Vest - 20 Jan. 1842 George W. Vest married Mary Stewart - 10 May 1850 I have a copy of the Marriage Affidavit for Andrew J. Pool and Alethia Vest stating they were married on the above date and in Shelby Co., Indiana. Andrew died during the Civil War. Alethia died in Koleen, Greene Co. Indiana 1891. A lot of our family still lives in Gerren County. I am still researching this line. If this sounds like your line I would like to share information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REECE, SUMMERVILLE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4485 Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 30, 1913, Volume XXXVI, Number 11, Page 4, Column 3, “DEATH’S HARVEST.” [Transcribed 16 Apr 2002 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library’s IHS Microfilm Records.] Mrs. Clara SUMMERVILLE, wife of Everett SUMMERVILLE, died at the home of Mrs. SUMMERVILLE, near Scotland, January 16, after an illness of several months. She was aged twenty-one years. The funeral was held at the Scotland M. E. Church January 17, conducted by Rev. Perry KEY. Interment in the Scotland Cemetery. — NOTES—RLJ: INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS IN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, 1939, Indiana WPA, Index Page 200: SUMMERVILLE, Calvin E. to Clara E. REECE, 28 May 1910, Book S, Page 265.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BURTON, CHAPMAN, SPEAR Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4484 Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 30, 1913, Volume XXXVI, Number 11, Page 4, Column 3, “DEATH’S HARVEST. SPEAR.” [Transcribed 16 Apr 2002 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library’s IHS Microfilm Records.] Mrs. Elizabeth SPEAR, the oldest citizen of Lyons, died at the home of her son, Mead SPEAR, last Sunday morning, after a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. She was eighty-six years old, and the early part of her life was spent in Spencer. She leaves one daughter and six sons, four of whom reside here, Mead, Edward, Phillip and John, and a large number of grandchildren, and great grandchildren. One grandson, Prof. Osman SPEAR, was formerly superintendent of the schools here, now a teacher in the Indianapolis Manual Training High School. The remains were taken to Spencer Tuesday, and buried at the family cemetery six miles from Spencer. M Lyons, Indiana, January 27. — NOTES—RLJ: DEATH RECORDS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Health Department, East Spring Street, Bloomfield, Indiana, Book R-16, Page 1, #5: SPEAR, Elizabeth, b. 17 Aug 1826 in Ohio; d. 26 Jan 1913 in Switz City, Greene County, age 86; Father—Joseph BURTON, b.p. unknown; mother Margaret CHAPMAN, b.p. unknown.

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/Ci.2ADE/4483 Message Board Post: Looking for parents of William Andrews/Andrew B:1Jan 1830 IN marr: Rebecca Stalcup on 16 Nov 1854 Greene Co IN, D:17 Oct 1873. Children: George b:1855, Isaac b:1856, James Solomon b:1857, Sarah Catherine b:1859, David b:1861, Polly b:1864. If you have information on this family, please email me: wildman@tgi.net

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/Ci.2ADE/4098.1 Message Board Post: I have a picture of Willam Thatcher Stalcup and wife Anna Chambers. I would be happy to mail copy to anyone interested. He was my great grandmother's uncle, that she lived with for awhile, after her parents died. email me at wildman@tgi.net

Can someone help me? Death records are listed on the Greene County website as early as 1882 or before. But from the Greene County Health department says death records begin in 1893. The record I am interested in is for Moore Dill and is dated Apr 30, 1886. It lists Bk OD-1 pg 127. I wish to know who his wife and mother was. So where did these records come from? Thanks Wanda

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/Ci.2ADE/4482 Message Board Post: Any information on Traceys in Greene County in mid-1800's? I found a cite to a Will of Alexander Tracey, dated 29 NOV 1854, and want more information on him and any family. He had a brother George and a sister whose married name was Mrs. Martha Worly. She lived in Hendricks Co., IN. Thanks.

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/Ci.2ADE/1384.1405 Message Board Post: I think the Barney Richey who was born in 1839 may be my gg grandfather who married Matilda Hughes and moved to Lamar County Texas. If you look in Lamar Co TX cemeteries you will find a Barney Richey who died at age 43 of consumption. There is also a Barney Richey who served in the Civil War, and it is cited on this web page as well. I know little obout my gg grandfather except that Barney and Matilda had a daughter naved Eva (Nettie) who married James Grant Allison. I have information about the Allisons who followed. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information to share.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GRIFFITH, GROVE, MCKEE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4481 Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 30, 1913, Volume XXXVI, Number 11, Page 4, Column 3, “DEATH’S HARVEST. GRIFFITH.” [Transcribed 16 April 2002 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library’s IHS Microfilm Records.] Last Friday David Henry GRIFFITH, aged fifty-nine years, nine months and twenty-two days died of tuberculosis at his home in Midland last Thursday afternoon. The remains were taken to Tulip last Saturday afternoon, where they were interred. His brother, Charles GRIFFITH, and other relatives accompanied the casket to its last resting place. The deceased formerly lived here and was a son of Avery GRIFFITH, a pioneer carpenter. — NOTES—RLJ: (1) INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, 1939, Indiana WPA, Index Page 34: GRIFFITH, David H. to Sarah E. MCKEE, 27 Dec 1876, Book K, Page 131; (2) 1880 US CENSUS OF GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, Richland Township, 17 Jun 1880, Dwelling 150, Family 150, Lines 13—15: GRIFFITH, D. H. (27, farmer, OH, OH, OH), Sarah E. (26, wife, keeping house, IN, TN, IN), Minnie (3, dau, IN, OH, IN); Dwelling 155, Family 155, Lines 41—44: GRIFFITH, Avery (49, Carpenter, OH, MD, MD), Ann S. (49, wife, keeping house, VA, VA, VA), George I. (22, son, farming, IN, OH, VA), CLARK, Ella (10, Adopted, at home, IN, IN, OH). — Link to the Obituary of his mother, Ann Susan (GROVE) GRIFFITH: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene&m=4074

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DANNENHOWER, DENNIS, FLATER, GILKERSON, HOLMES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ci.2ADE/4480 Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 30, 1913, Volume XXXVI, Number 11, Page 4, Column 2, “DEATH’S HARVEST. DANNENHOWER.” [Transcribed 16 Apr 2002 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library’s IHS Microfilm Records.] Mrs. Bertha DANNENHOWER, daughter of Polk and Emma DENNIS, was born at Newberry, August 9, 1875, and died at the home of her parents in Bloomfield, January 22, 1913, aged thirty-seven years, five months and thirteen days. She came with the family to Bloomfield about thirty years ago. Besides being survived by her parents the following brothers and sisters survive her: James, of Jasonville; Dugger, of Lyons, and Mrs. Ida MARTIN, Mrs. Eliza GILKERSON and Mrs. Jennie HOLMES, all of Bloomfield. She was married to Charles FLATER October 19, 1897, and on May 7, 1908 she was married to John DANNENHOWER, of Illinois and made her home in that state till the 12th day of last May, when she came to the home of her parents and remained here till her departure. She had been in poor health about two years, and on January 20, 1912, she underwent an operation in the hope of saving her life, but it proved to give only temporary relief and suffered greatly till her death, but was remarkably patient in it all. During her illness her parents, brothers and sisters were untiring in their ministries to her and their devotion knew no end. When about sixteen years of age she joined the Christian church. She expressed herself as willing and ready to go home and be with Christ. She was much interested in the salvation of her loved ones and earnestly pleaded with them to prepare for death and eternity. — We sincerely thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the last sickness and after the death of our beloved daughter and sister. MR. AND MRS. POLK DENNIS AND FAMILY. — Link to the Obituary of her father, James K. POLK DENNIS: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene&m=3876 — Link to the Obituary of her mother, Harriett Emeline (VEST) DENNIS: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene&m=3890