This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donmatson63 Surnames: King, May, Thomas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9966/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need info. or copy of obit. for Mary E. (Esther?) (Thomas) wife of Harry King. She was b. 1899 & d. 1998. She may have married again after Harry died in 1963, but not sure, as I'm not sure what her last name was when she died, but she was buried beside Harry in the Worthington Cem. She was dau. of Miley Thomas & Arabelle (May) Thank you Don Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: flanary2099 Surnames: McGuire, Kelly/Kelley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9965/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am lookig for the parents of John McGuire who married Jemima (Kelly/Kelley) Snyder. They were married 16 Aug. 1866. He served in the 14th Indiana during the Civil War and was wounded at Chancelorsville, and discharged for his wound. The 1870 Census records list his age at 30. Any information is appreciated. Craig Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NJSkinnerWhite Surnames: Sarah E. Livingston , John Osborn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9964.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don, I don't know the age of John Osborn, but there is one in Jefferson Twp. of Gr. Co.IN on the 1900 census....he's b.1851 m. to a wife who's 28 and they have been married only 9 yrs and he has older children living with them, so maybe this is him and Sarah E. Livingston has died already. I can send you the census page if you send me your email add. N.J.Skinner White vwhite0901@aol.com http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/heritage.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donmatson63 Surnames: Livingston, Osborn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9964/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for death date & burial place of Sarah E. Livingston b. 2/12/1866 dau. of Andrew M. Livingston & wife Minerva Jane Crockett, she married 10/8/1882 Greene Co.,In. to John Osborn. Can't find them on 1900 census. Thanks Don Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sboler Surnames: Pegg, Heitman, Malicoat, Boler, Linton, Runion, Crum, Morgan, Goodwin, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4414.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I looking for a Sarah Scott that was married to Dr. John Austin Pegg who lived in Fairplay Twp. Greene Co. IN. She may have been Sarah DeWitt that married a Scott before marrying John Pegg. Have anyone find a Sarah Scott in your research? Stan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BINGHAM, CAIN, HOLTSCLAW, LETSINGER, PHILLIPS, STALCUP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9963/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, March 1, 1934, Volume LVIII, Number 18, Page 1, Column 4, 'AGED PIONEER RESIDENT DIED HERE MONDAY-Expired At Home of Daughter, Mrs. Reed Letsinger, On Monday Night [Transcribed on April 20, 2008 by RLJ from a digital photo of the original newspaper on file in the Greene County Historical Society Archives.] With that calmness and serenity in which she had met life's problems and faced its emergencies, Mrs. Lydia Jane PHILLIPS passed from this mortal life into life eternal Monday evening at seven o'clock. On account of her frail body weakened by years of ill health she had left her own home to spend the winter in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reed LETSINGER, where her death occurred. Lydia Jane HOLTSCLAW was born on a farm in Center Township, Greene County, Indiana, September 23, 1857; died in Bloomfield February 26, 1934; aged seventy-six years, five months, three days. She came of sturdy stock. She was a daughter of William and Elizabeth (STALCUP) HOLTSCLAW, - (Continued on-Page Six, {Columns 4 & 5}) - AGED PIONEER RESIDENT DIED HERE MONDAY-(Concluded from Page One) - early residents of this county. Testing his patriotism her father had an experience that did not come to a great many men of this county-he was a soldier in the Mexican and Civil War. He is remembered as a plain outspoken man with the sturdy qualities of a pioneer. On her mother's side was Hance STALCUP-her mother's father-whose name is inseparably connected with the early history of this county-a typical pioneer who, braving the dangers of the wilderness, came into this county with the first settlers and accumulated wealth, if acres made wealth, for he came into possession of large stretches of land, including the greater part of what is now known as the "American Bottom." He was unusually well educated for his time and was one of the first surveyors in this county. Into her father's home were born seven children, two of whom died in infancy, and only one of whom now remains. She is Mrs. John BINGHAM, of Fresno, California. The others, besides Mrs. PHILLIPS were Mrs. Sarah CAIN, the mother of Orval and Roy and Elva CAIN, of Bloomfield, and Newton and Jasper HOLTSCLAW, the latter, whose death occurred a few months ago, was almost a lifelong teacher of Greene County. Her early education was obtained in a country school. Later she attended the Greene County Normal schools in Bloomfield, and for one term she was a student at the Central Normal School, which was then located at Ladoga but is now at Danville. The marvelous change which came in her lifetime in the physical comforts of travel is well illustrated in her experience in leaving home for that term of school. Her father started with her brother Jasper and herself to Bloomington to take the train for Ladoga. They found the roads so bad that they could not make the distance from their home in Center Township to Bloomington that day and they were compelled to stay of night at a farm home. She has frequently pointed out that home, still standing, in which she believed they spent the night. May a time in recent years she has sped away by motor in perfect comfort to Bloomington in less than an hour. Her education was obtained for a very definite purpose. She and her parents were of one mind-she should have a career, she would spend her life as a teacher. Carrying out this purpose and with high hopes in the autumn of 1878 at the school at Cincinnati she set out upon what she believed was her life work. She taught one term. Plans went awry. A new chapter of an old, old story was written in her life. That influence which from the beginning of Time has caused multitudes to abandon careers and will continue throughout all the generations to come to cause other multitudes to give up cherished plans had come into her life. Love took a hand. Love recognizes no obstacles. Early that school year she met a young merchant of Cincinnati-John Asbury PHILLIPS by name, six months younger than she, and without realizing it they formed an attachment that deepened. Recently on Valentine day with her face radiant with joy as her member took her back to those days when troubles have ! wings and when the only worth0-while things are dreams and fancies and plans, she said to her daughter: "Fifty-four years ago today my courtship really began. On that day my friend made a trip all the way to Bloomington to get me a Valentine. Then I knew he cared.' In a short time the school term closed and a few weeks later, April 20, 1879, they were married, and went to housekeeping at Cincinnati. Later they removed to Solsberry, then to Hobbieville, and then to a farm a short distance northwest of Hobbieville where they continued to make their home until their removal to Bloomfield. At all of the places, even on the farm, Mr. PHILLIPS owned a store and prospered. Before leaving Cincinnati at tragedy came into their lives. That experience is a striking reminder of how great has been the advance in medical skill within the period of one lifetime. Their first-born, a little daughter, Jesse Ora, twenty-months old, became very ill. Its body was red as a flame. It was midsummer and the physician immediately diagnosed the case as heat and without prescribing any other remedies told the young mother to take it out-of-doors where it would be cooler. She did, and the little thing died almost in her arms. It had scarlet fever. Two other children came into their home. Wendell Lester, who died in 1919, and Leona Etna, now Mrs. LETSINGER, who alone survives her mother. The family removed to Bloomfield in the later months of 1895 and this continued to be their home the remainder of their lives, except for a brief period spent at Irvington. There they built a beautiful residence intending to spend there the remainder of their days. But all the comforts and culture and charm for which that Indianapolis suburb is noted could not wean them away from the old time friends and associations back home-and they returned to Bloomfield and immediately built a substantial home. Her husband died April 16, 1921, leaving a large estate, and the well-deserved reputation of being one of the shrewdest and most successful business men in the history of Bloomfield. Mrs. PHILLIPS took great delight in the Wednesday Reading Club of which she was a charter member, and she held her active membership till the end. The club members agree that all of her papers prepared for the club were done thoroughly and with great care. And her responses to the club roll calls were especially fresh and interesting. When a girl in her teens she was converted in a meeting at the Ridgeport church and united with that church. Her conversion was marked by a definite experience which she remembered with pleasure to the end of her life. For upwards of sixty years she was a member of the church, choosing the Methodist Church when one was found where she lived, but she was broadly tolerant in her nature and always had the kindliest feelings for all churches. In her various removals she made it a rule to transfer her membership immediately to her new home. And it was one of the rules of her life that she would go to church the first Sunday after her arrival at her new home. She was very happy in her church life. She loved its worship services; she loved its people and its social life and was rarely missing from its family dinners and social gatherings. She rallied her strength to go to church to see the recent pictures of the Holy Land, which she enjoyed very much, and all of which she saw, except the final evening. She could not sing, but she loved music, and with an open hymnal she followed the lines while the congregation sang. It was she who when this church was rebuilt seven years ago, donated the pipe organ and had it installed. When word went out to her that the church was cramped financially she responded generously. Her faith was deep and abiding and rested upon the Rock of Ages which to her was a real as these church walls. She was neighborly in spirit; she bridled her tongue; she was charitable toward the faults of others; she kept the Commandments 'from her youth up.' Her frail body took her many times to the hospital, she was patient. She traveled four times to California, but her home-coming always was a great joy. The devotion between her and her five grandchildren-Catherine, John Robert, Richard and Elizabeth LETSINGER-was mutually tender and beautiful. The whole spirit and tenor of her life touching her faith in immortality and her thoughtfulness of others is tenderly expressed in the familiar lines of Tennyson: 'May there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to sea. I hope to meet my Pilot face to face when I have crossed the bar.' The funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. M. A. FARR and Rev. Elmer ST.CLAIR, officiating. Interment in Grand View Cemetery. The out-of-town relatives attending were: Mrs. Ward BARLEY, of Palestine, Illinois; Mrs. Frank PHILLIPS, Fillmore, California; Mrs. Clyde YOHO, Mrs. Mary YOHO, and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. HUMPHREYS, of Bloomington; Rev. and Mrs. Elmer ST.CLAIR, of Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Oscar DAUGHTERY, of Jasonville; Mrs. Ella WEBSTER and Mrs. Emma BYNUM, of Lyons; Miss Catherine LETSINGER of New York City; John LETSINGER, a student of DePauw University. - Link to the Obituary of her mother, Elizabeth Ann (STALCUP) HOLTSCLAW [1830IN-1906IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2914/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her father, William HOLTSCLAW [1826KY-1911IN], a Mexican War Veteran: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2476/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her brother, James Newton HOLTSCLAW [1852IN-1925IL]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4232/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her daughter, Leona Etna (PHILLIPS) LETSINGER [1881IN-1957IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/6206/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: CHANEY, CULLISON, TIMBERMANN, TURNEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9962/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, March 1, 1934, Volume LVIII, Number 18, Page 7, Column 2, 'Sam Chaney Dies In Hepler, Kansas' [Transcribed on April 19, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Had the life of the late Samuel CHANEY been a book, the first chapter would have been dated August 13, 1857, in Greene County, Indiana, near Bloomfield. The last chapter, February 19, 1934, was at his home in Hepler, {Crawford County,} Kansas, after a lingering illness of one year. Mr. CHANEY went to Kansas in 1880, knew the life of a pioneer and the pleasure of seeing the prairies turn to roads, fields, pastures and orchards; saw the steady progress of the churches and school sand did his part in this work also; was spared to see his children located in homes of their own. Funeral services conducted in the M. E. church, Hepler, Kansas, Wednesday, February 21, 1934. The crowd gathered to pay the last tribute of respect being so large, the church annex was opened also. Rev. R. T. WHITE, the pastor, read the Twenty-third Psalm, and offered prayer. Rev. R. O. PENICK, of Ft. Scott, gave the sermon, his text being Timothy II, 4th chapter, verse 7, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Rev. PENICK stressed the Christian character and the patient attitude of the deceased. A quartet sang 'Angel Band,' 'Abide With Me,' 'Hope Built on High,' and 'It Is Well With My Soul.' Friends and old neighbors from Kansas City, Guard, Heattville, Ft. Scott and Farlington attended. The high school attended in a group. The floral offering was unusually large. Interment in the Farlington Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his going: A wife, Mrs. Kate CHANEY; Mrs. Ora TURNEY, of Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. Cora TIMBERMANN, of Ft. Scott, of Fort Scott, Kansas; Orson CHANEY, of Heattville, Kansas; Mrs. Elsie ORD, of Bosworth, Missouri; Raymond CHANEY, of Hepler, Kansas; grandchildren, and one great grandchild; two brothers, A. Lincoln CHANEY, of Coal City, and Charley CHANEY, of Bloomfield. - Link to the Obituary of his mother, Kiziah (FLATER) CHANEY [1829MD-1889IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4593/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his father, Samuel CHANEY, SR [1825OH-1905IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2543/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his brother, George CHANEY [1850IN-1940IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/3670/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his brother, Elza Uriah CHANEY [1852IN-1890IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2994/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his sister, Sarah (CHANEY) HASLER [1853IN-1929IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5087/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his sister, Nancy (CHANEY) HASLER [1859IN-1902IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2929/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his brother, Abraham (LINCOLN) CHANEY [1861IN-1935IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5082/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his brother, Martin CHANEY [1863IN-1923IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/3660/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his brother, Charles C. CHANEY [1867IN-1934MI]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5865/mb.ashx Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: ARENDSHORST, CUSHMAN, LESTER, LETSINGER, MILLETT, PHILLIPS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9961/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 1, 1956, Volume LXXXII, Number 3, Page 1, Column 8, 'Reed Letsinger Rites Conducted-Long Illness Fatal To Local Resident.' [Transcribed on April 19, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Reed A. LETSINGER, 75-year-old native of Bloomfield, passed away at his home on West Main Street at 4:20 o'clock Monday afternoon, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bloomfield on October 19, 1881, and was the son of Harvey W. and Mary (CUSHMAN) LETSINGER. He attended Bloomfield schools, and following his graduation from Bloomfield High School, he attended and graduated from DePauw University, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon social fraternity. Later he obtained his law degree from Indiana University School of Law, and practiced law in Bloomfield with his father. He was a former school teacher, having taught in Edwardsport, Lyons and Jasonville, and a former bookkeeper for the LETSINGER COAL COMPANY. He was interested in farming and visited his farms as long as health permitted. The deceased was a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Etna (PHILLIPS) LETSINGER; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine MILLETT, of Oxford, Ohio, and Mrs. Elizabeth ARENDSHORST, of Holland Michigan; two sons, Richard LETSINGER, of Bloomington, and Robert L. LETSINGER, a Northwestern University professor, now in Germany, on a fellowship; one brother, Leo LETSINGER, of Bloomfield, and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Harvey, in 1951. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the local Methodist Church. Rev. A. W. JARBOE officiated, and burial, in charge of Jenkins & Sons, was made in Grandview Cemetery. Acting pallbearers at the services were Orval HUNTER, Lavon HILL, Elmer KIRBY, Leland BARKLEY, Daniel G. BYNUM and Marvin WILSON. Honorary pallbearers were Orval CAIN, E. Kirby ASHCRAFT, John HUMPHREYS, Daniel A. BYNUM, Allie WORKMAN and Ernest GOODWIN. - Link to the Obituary of his brother, Leo Cushman LETSINGER [1883IN-1970IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9957/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his father, Harvey W. LETSINGER [1849IN-1932IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9960/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Jane (LESTER) CUSHMAN [1836IN-1927IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9959/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: CUSHMAN, LESTER, LETSINGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9960/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 17, 1932,Volume LVII, Number 3, Page 1, Column 3, LETSINGER DIED HERE ON MONDAY-Bloomfield's Old and Honored Citizen Passes To His Reward At His Home.' [Transcribed on April 17, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Harvey W. LETSINGER, highly respected citizen, lawyer and businessman, died suddenly at his home Monday on South Washington Street, aged eighty-three years. Harvey W. LETSINGER was born near Jasonville, May 24, 1849. He was the youngest of thirteen children of Lewis P. and Margaret A. LETSINGER, early pioneer settlers of Jasonville. His youth was spent on the farm and some of his most vivid youthful experiences occurred during the stirring days of the Civil War. Five of his older brothers and two brother-in-law served volunteer enlistments in the Union Army. One brother died while in service and another was killed in the battle of Antietam. He attended the public school of the neighborhood and later attended Ascension Seminary at Farmersburg, taught school a few years and then entered Indiana University Law School, from which school he was graduated in 1875. After graduation from law school he came to Bloomfield, forming a partnership for the practice of law with the late Capt. John D. ALEXANDER. This partnership continued for many years until Capt. ALEXANDER moved to Bedford. He continued the practice of law until the infirmities of age rendered him unable to do so. On December 24, 1879, he was united in marriage with Mary E. CUSHMAN, who preceded him in death April 24, 1928. To this union were born two sons, Reed A. and Leo C. LETSINGER, both of whom survive, and one son who died at birth. There are surviving also nine grandchildren and one brother Lewis E. LETSINGER, of Jasonville. His parents in pioneer days helped establish and maintain the Methodist church in their community and he in early youth united with that church. During his life he was a consistent attendant, worker in, and supporter of the church. Mr. LETSINGER was the oldest living member of the Greene County Bar Association at the time of his death. The funeral services were held yesterday at the First M. E. church, with Rev. Elmer ST. CLAIR officiating. Interment in Grandview Cemetery. - Link to the Obituary of his son, Leo Cushman LETSINGER [1883IN-1970IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9957/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his son, Reed A. LETSINGER [1881IN-1956IIN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9961/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Jane (LESTER) CUSHMAN [1836IN-1927IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9959/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BYNUM, CUSHMAN, LESTER, LETSINGER, TATE, TITUS, WEATHERWAX, WEBSTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9959/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD DEMOCRAT, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, July 8, 1927, Volume LXVI, Number 56, Page 1, Column 2, LIFE-TIME RESIDENT OF BLOOMFIELD EXPIRES-Mrs. Elizabeth Cushman, Was Born, Reared and Lived All of Life In Bloomfield Surroundings.' [Transcribed on April 17, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] The funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth CUSHMAN were held at the home on East Spring Street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30, where the deceased had lived for many years, and interment was made in Grand View Cemetery in charge of George E. KIDD, funeral director. Mrs. CUSHMAN was one of Bloomfield's oldest and highest esteemed ladies. She possessed a fine Christian character and was loved by all. She was born on the site now occupied by the Bloomfield Trust Company, and her beautiful and useful life was spent in sight of the public square and the place where she was born. The services were conducted by Rev. Guy V. HARTMAN, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which she was a devoted member from early childhood. The music was furnished by a trio composed of H. L. DONEY, Gordon E. MCCRACKEN and Courtland M. CHAMBERS. The many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by all. Elizabeth Jane LESTER was born January 23, 1836, and died July 6, 1927. Her parents, Willis D. and Mary (TATE) LESTER were pioneers of Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana. She was one of eleven children, only one sister, Mrs. Emma WEATHERWAX, surviving. At the age of 19 she was united in marriage with John Milton CUSHMAN. Their home was blessed with her mother's number of children, five of whom preceded her to the Great Beyond. Those who survive are Mary Esther LETSINGER, Gertrude TITUS, John CUSHMAN, Robert CUSHMAN, all residing in Bloomfield; Emma BYNUM, of Coldwater Michigan, and Ella WEBSTER, of Lyons. Her husband was called to His Home Above, November 1, 1887, leaving at a time when it seemed he was most needed. Thus the responsibility of the family rested heavily upon the mother. But with patience and a tust in Divine help, undaunted she labored on with a faithfulness that only a mother could. She was modest, kindhearted, ever ready to lend a hand to help others. She was loved by all who knew her. She united with the M E. church when a girl, and was faithful in attendance at the services as long as she was so privileged. It was always a pleasure, and her desire was to encourage others to be faithful in Christian duties. Often, especially of late years, she was hear repeating the lines: 'We know not what's before us What trials are to come, But each day passing o'er us Brings us nearer, nearer Home; -Yes, nearer, nearer Home.' Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar MEACHAM and Mrs. Esther POWERS, of Acton, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Milton CUSHMAN, Mrs. John CUSHMAN and two daughters and Mrs. Anna EMERY, of Princeton; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey CUSHMAN, of Camby; Lynn CUSHMAN, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Otto DYE, of Sandborn; Mr. and Mrs. Charles CUSHMAN and three sons, and Mrs. Velora FIELDS, of Jasonville; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BYNUM, of Coldwater, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard WEBSTER and Mrs. Allie HICKS, of Lyons. - CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who were so kind in assisting us during the illness and after the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Elizabeth J. CUSHMAN. -THE FAMILY - Link to the Obituary of her sister, Emma A. (CUSHMAN) WEATHERWAX [1850IN-1941IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9868/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of her brother, James Reed LESTER [1852IN-1911IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4012/mb.ashx - Link to a 1908 Biography of her brother, Peter S. LESTER [1839IN-1869IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2152/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: monsterpaul44 Surnames: SCOTT,McCLURE,and OURCELL of Knox Co.,IN. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/4414.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can trace my SCOTT Ancestors back to my Great Great Great Great Grandparents: James Thomas/or Thomas James SCOTT,b. 1755 in Pennsylvania.Don't know where in PA.Served in the Vincennes area of Indiana during the Revolutionary War with the Pennsylvania Militia.There is a monument on the grounds of the Upper Indiana Presbyterain Church Cemetery in Knox Co.,IN. Honoring the family of Patriots and Pioneers Buried here : John McCLURE 1745-1814 Jane McGUIRE 1752-1826 William McCLURE 1749-1811 Margaret MOSSMAN 1770-1853 George McCLURE 1754-1829 Jane GILMORE 1766-1844 Daniel McCLURE 1755-1826 Martha BAIRD 1766-1821 Jane McCLURE 1759-1845 James SCOTT 1755-1842--My G.G.G.G.Grandparents. James SCOTT married 1782 to Jane Martha McCLURE. d.Oct.23,1842 in Vincennes,Knox Co.,IN. Wanting to find out who her parents were.My G.G.G.Grandfather was Archibald SCOTT,b. Dec.21,1792 in Kentucky.(between 1782 the year James SCOTT & Jane McCLURE married and 1792 the year Archibald SCOTT was born.Sometime in that 10 yr. period my Ancestors made there way by Flatbottom Boat down the Ohio River to the falls at Louisville,KY. settled awhile then migrated by The Buffalo Trace to the Vincennes,Knox Co.,IN. area. Archibald SCOTT-d. March29,1873 in Vincennes,Knox Co.,IN. m.Feb.9,1819 to: Catherine PURCELL,b.1801 in Hampshire Co.,VA. d. Aug.3.1889 in Upper Indiana Church,Knox Co.,IN. I hope this Robert SCOTT ties into my SCOTT's someplace. Paul Keith SCOTT,Sr. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: monsterpaul44 Surnames: EDWARDS,McCOMBS,SHELTON,KEITH,and SCOTT. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/6257.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wanting to find info. on Stephen Y. EDWARDS that married Jossie McCOMBS in Sept.9,1878 in Bloomfield,Greene Co.,IN. He was the Father of a Lavilla,Luella,Savalla EDWARDS that married a William SHELTON of Sullivan Co.,IN.They were my Maternal Great Grandparents off my Maternal Grandparents Paul SHELTON & Myrtle KEITH (I am named after my Maternal Grandparents : Paul Keith SCOTT,Sr.)In the Knox,Sullivan,and Greene Cos. of Indian. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: MCCLELLAND, PORTER, STUFFLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9958/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 1, 1932, Volume LVII, Number 5, Page 1, Column 6, 'Aged Woman Dies At Elnora Home.' [Transcribed on April 15, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Mrs. Elmira PORTER, one of Daviess County's oldest residents, died at her home at Elnora Monday evening at six o'clock. General debility caused her death. For about four years she had been confined to her bed. Mrs. PORTER would have been ninety-three years old December 27. Mrs. PORTER was born in Washington County, near Salem, December 27, 1839, the daughter of Joel MCCLELLAND, a cousin of General George B. MCCLELLAND, civil war soldier. She was first married to John STUFFLE and they lived most of their life in Martin County, near Burns City. They became the parents of twelve children, all of whom are now deceased. Mr. STUFFLE passed away and in 1900 she was married to George PORTER. He died in 1914. Surviving Mrs. PORTER are three step-sons, Dr. McGuire PORTER, of Elnora; Dr. G. PORTER, of Linton, and Dr. Thomas J. PORTER, of Trinity Springs. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Elnora Christian church with the Rev. Mr. ZETSCHE in charge. Burial was made in the Burns City Cemetery. - Note-RLJ: A George PORTER married an Almira OSBORNE in 1900, however, could not locate Almira STUFFLE. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hoosierhistorybuff Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9956.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The following obituary is for Louisa's husband, Giles Wilson [1838-1896].They were married May 27, 1860 in Lawrence County, Indiana and are both buried in the Lowder Cemetery in Perry Township, Lawrence County, Indiana: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, October 2, 1896: Died, at his home at Popcorn, Lawrence County, Indiana, September 23, 1896, Giles WILSON, aged fifty-eight years, one month and twenty-seven days. Deceased was born and raised within two miles of where he died. He was married to Louisa BYERS, May 27, 1860. To them were born four children, three boys and one girl, all of whom survive him. His illness was very brief, being sick only about one hour. He did a day's work the day before, at a hearty supper, retired about 9 o'clock and slept well till about 4 o'clock, when he awoke his companion and said he was so sick. Medical aid was summoned, but before the doctor reached the home the ere the gray dawn had begun, he had crossed the dark, still river of death. His children did not reach his bedside till after death had claimed him and the spirit of death had claimed him and the spirit had gone to the God that gave it. He was a member of the Christian Church at Popcorn. Thus the family has lost a good and loving husband, a kind father and the neighborhood a Christian gentleman. The funeral was preached by Elder Quincy SHORT, of Springville. Interment in the Lowder Cemetery Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: CUSHMAN, HARRAH, EMMINGER, NICKLES, HUFFMAN, LETSINGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9957/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, November 19, 1970, Volume LXXXXVI, Number 4, Page 1, Column 2, 'Leo C. Letsinger, 87, Succumbs In Hospital' [Transcribed on April 15, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Leo Cushman LETSINGER, 87-year-old resident of Bloomfield route two, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday at the Freeman Greene County Hospital. The son of Harvey and Mary (CUSHMAN) LETSINGER, he was born November 2, 1883 in Bloomfield. The deceased was a retired farmer and a member of the Mineral Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by the wife, Mary (FAUCETT) LETSINGER, in 1961, and one daughter Gretchen L. HUFFMAN, in 1968. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ellen EMMINGER, of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Hilda NICKLES, of Speedway, one son, James K. LETSINGER of Bloomfield route two; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one cousin, Mrs. Willie HARRAH of Bloomfield. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home here with burial in Grandview Cemetery. - Link to the Obituary of his grandmother, Margaret A. (THORLTON) LETSINGER [1809TN-1906IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2441/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his father-in-law, Levi J. FAUCETT [1843IN-1923IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2381/mb.ashx - Link to the Obituary of his mother-in-law, Susan (ASHTON) FAUCETT [1851IN-1928IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2544/mb.ashx Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLJackson29 Surnames: BYERS, YOUNG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9956/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, December 1, 1932, Volume LVII, Number 5, Page 1, Column 5, 'MRS. L. WILSON, AGED 90, DEAD-Was Resident of Popcorn, and Last of Family of Sixteen Children.' [Transcribed on April 15, 2008 by RLJ from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library.] Mrs. Louisa WILSON, one of the oldest of Lawrence County residents, passed away at the home of her son, Everett WILSON, in the Popcorn neighborhood Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Death was due to complications brought about by advanced years. Mrs. WILSON was ninety years, eight months and nineteen days of age at the time of the final summons and was the last of a family of sixteen children, all of whom lived to be over eighty years of age. Mrs. WILSON was a native of Ohio and was born March 10, 1842, to Jacob and Sarah (YOUNG) BYERS. She was united in marriage May 27, 1860 to Giles WILSON, who passed away thirty-six years ago. Surviving are two sons, Everett WILSON, Popcorn, and Thomas WILSON, of Bloomfield; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. WILSON was held in the highest esteem by the entire community and was one of the most beloved residents of the Popcorn neighborhood. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Popcorn Christian Church with Rev. Logan HATFIELD, of Owensburg, in charge. Burial was in the Lowder Cemetery. - Link to the Obituary of her half-brother Joel BYERS [1829PA-1911IN]: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/2485/mb.ashx - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mwrankins2006 Surnames: Clemmans Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/5526.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone confirm the death date of Andrew I Clemmans? The posting on www.findagrave.com has him b.1846 d.1872 and shows a photo of his headstone, but I'm unable to read any dates on it. I know he died after 1880 (he was in the census) and I believe he didn't die until 1892 (his last child was born in Jan 1892. According to the marriage index at ISL, Minerva remarried in 1895 to Ari Fields. Any help appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Jim, I am looking for Benjamin Franklin Connet or Connett who was last known to be in Marco area. Also looking for Amanda Maverine Burch Morris. I know she is buried in Lebanon cemetery, but I don't know if it is Lebanon cemetery in Greene County or in Lebanon, Indiana. ________________________________________ From: ingreene-bounces@rootsweb.com [ingreene-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jimlovejoy@aol.com [Jimlovejoy@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 6:06 PM To: ingreene@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [INGREENE] INGREENE Digest, Vol 3, Issue 28 Hi, I am answering someone who might be needing a little help with researching Greene Co Indiana. I have all the cemetary books for that county. **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INGREENE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donmatson63 Surnames: Wilson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9954.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Steve, Maybe it is just a coincidence, but still, Booker is a very odd first name anyway. Wanted to tell you, that your Stalcups lived in the same neighborhood in the Philadelphia, Pa. area as my Swedish ancestors the Matson/Mattson, Rambo, Kock/Cock, Holstein, Enochson, Gostenburg, Gunnarsson, Jochimson/Yocum, Nilsson, & Stille. As I've worked on a lot of Monroe/Green/Owen county families, I've collected a lot of info. & have a Stalcup file. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hoosierhistorybuff Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.greene/9954.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don: Coincidences happen. At one time I also though there might be a connection between Booker & Lawson; but years of looking hasn't produced any link to Booker or any of his six brothers whose families remained in Tennessee. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.