Hi everyone, Well, the play is over finally (for those of you who take the Jennings county paper my son was Froggy LeSeuer) and things hopefully will settle down to normal and I can get back to genealogy. I know alot of you are anxiously awaiting information from me and I hope now I will be able to make more trips to the library. Thanks for your patience. I've made a few changes on the GenConnect boards for Jennings county (the obit, biography, Bible records, wills and deed boards). From now on, if someone posts on one of those boards, it will go to this list (keep people from having to check the boards). Also, I have made it so you can't post a response to one of these boards. These boards are strictly informational boards (posting known facts about an ancestor) and not for queries (we have a query board for that). Many times I would post an obit (I'm slow but I'm still working on that project) and someone would respond to the obit with a question about this person. GenConnect doesn't allow that and the board is now set up so posting a follow up is not an option. If you want to ask questions or ask for information about an ancestor, please use the query board. Lastly, I've changed it so that all the obits, bios, etc. are displayed regardless of when it was posted. Previously only the last month or six months was shown and you had to search to find something older than that. Many people thought the older ones had been deleted. From now on, they are all displayed. If the page gets too large, then I might have to change that, but for now there's not too much info on any of these boards to put it all onto one page. I can make it so that any queries posted on the query board are also sent to the list. Before I did that though, I wanted to check with all of you and see how you feel about that. I know many of you don't want the extra mail and others might want to see what's available. Let me know how you feel about this. It doesn't matter to me. I'll be sending out another 120 years ago today article (Antoinette is certainly a FAST typist). I hope to have this up on the page soon. Terry Jennings County INGenWeb coordinator

Antoinette has been hard at work again. Thanks so much for typing this up! Terry 120 YEARS AGO North Vernon Sun North Vernon, Indiana Thursday May 6, 1880 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Local and Miscellaneous News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A DOUBLE WEDDING Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Hardenburg, Dr. Orville Gaddy, a prominent physician of Paris, to Mrs. Agnes Swarthout, daughter of Jacob Jolly, Rev. Allen Hill performing the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the happy pair and their guests repaired to a table laden with the delicacies of the season, to which they did Justice. The presents were numerous and valuable, and spoke well for the bride's friendship. The newly married couple will make their future home in Paris, to which place the best wishes of their hosts of friends go with them. Soon after the dinner the bride and groom, in company with their guests, repaired to the residence of Mrs. Sullivan, where they witnessed the ceremony that united James E. Tyler and Miss Lolo Sullivan as man and wife, and remained until evening when they surrounded the festal board again, where they did their duty. After bidding each other goodbye the happy company dispersed to their homes, feeling glad that they had been there. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler will remain permanently at Hardenburg, and a happy future awaits them. NEW GOODS All those wanting a nice suit of cloths or anything in the clothing line will do well to call on J. Y. Smith, and examine his stock and prices. He has just received a large and handsome stock of new styles. Business on the railroads brisk. Our only dentist, C. E. Billings. Plenty of shade in the woods now. Riley Elliott's communication is in this week. The quarries are turning out some nice stone. Lime in any quantity for sale by Adam Schubert. Now that the city election is over, lets kiss and make up. Jason R. Brown, of Jackson county, was in this city Saturday last. Mrs. W. W. Reynolds of Vernon, was visiting at Brownstown last week. Ira Wightman's new comer was a boy, and not as stated last week, a girl. Mrs. Presley Branham, of Princeton, is visiting her father and friends in this county. The graduating class in our public schools are making great preparations for the commencement exercises. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gaddy, and Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler passed through the city Wednesday morning, enroute to Paris. John Yarnel has sold the McGauley livery stable to David Bay, who will run it in connection with that already owned by him. One among the most enthusiastic ward meetings, held in this city was that at Mrs. Reihl's, last Thursday night, that nominated Jacob Kurts for Councilman at that ward. Henry Barkman, an old settler of Jackson county, dropped dead last week, while assisting his wife in her household duties. Disease of the heart is suppose to be the cause. P. G. T., J. Snodgrass was chosen last Thursday night Representative to the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. and John Euler alternate. This lodge will be represented at the May communications. Chris. Harmon and Henry Wrape, the Jennings County stone kings, are in this city today looking out for a chance to furnish stone for the two bridge contracts to be let. - Columbus Daily Democrat. Last Saturday, as a number of Sardinia people were returning from this city to their homes, their team became frightened, ran off and throwed Samuel Brazzleton out of the wagon and injured him seriously. B. F. Foster, Grand Secretary of the I.O.O.F. was in this city a short time last week. He was on his return from Vevay, where he has been in attendance at the celebration of the first anniversary of the order. A little lad but six or seven years old passed through the city Saturday evening on a trip from Louisville to St. Louis, all alone. He was a bright little fellow and answered questions as promptly as a grown person. Charley, a son of Henry Hindeman, has through the influence of Judge New, been appointed a page at the House of Representatives at Washington. He started Sunday night to Washington to enter upon his duties. Pat Dickerson, Newt. Wilkerson and scores of others from this city, visited Wilson's mill Thursday on a fishing excursion, and when they arrived there they found the dam and banks so crowded with fishermen that Pat says a good seat would have sold readily for a dollar. OAK GROVE GLEANINGS The prospect for fruit is good. Farmers are preparing to harvest wheat. They have a new baby girl up at Mart Altman's. George Davis is suffering with a severe attack of camp fever. James Lafever has departed for Kansas, quite a number of persons contemplate following him this fall. Jap Marsh informs us that he has found Mrs. Davis' horse that was stolen from this vicinity about a year ago, at Indianapolis. Peter Hulse, an old resident of this community departed this life on the 24th inst. of old age. He was for a long time a member of the Baptist Church, an exemplary christian universely respected by all who knew him. A couple of our neighbors recently had a dispute about some rent corn. They waxed wrath, one of them a christian bespattered the other with a choice selection of cuss words so we are informed. F. V. Little informs us that it never had been quite clear in his mind as to what the P stood for in the middle of his signature until after the election, since which time he has come to the conclusion that it means politicaly knocked into a cocked hat. HARDENBURG HASH Items hard to find. Charly Chamberland has a new organ. Charley Mote is running a meal wagon. Willie Campbell was over from Lovett Sunday. Silas Wilder and Mrs. Baldwin were married last week. Roads are getting in good order now and many improved the opportunity for a drive Sunday. Mr. J. L. Kendrick has erected a neat cottage on his land north of town. He does not know yet who will occupy it. There were two weddings in town this week, and still the old gossips are not satisfied and prophesy one or two more. NILE NUGGETS George Mewhorter has moved into town. Let us organize a Sabbath School at once. Prof. Bohon will exhibit Edison's Phonograph at this place tonight. The roof of Thomas Deputy's stable was blown off by the wind a few days ago. The recent rains have caused farmers to be somewhat behind hand with their work. James Deputy's fine house just south of here, will soon be completed and ready for occupancy.

Jennings County, Indiana, O'CONNOR marriages 1818 - July 1934: Huldah A. O'Conner - Reuben Padgett, 18 Feb 1835, Book 2 page 255 Application only Mary O'Conner - Jeremiah H. McNew, 31 May 1843, Book 3 page 266 Elizabeth O'Conner - Noble F. Davis, 07 Apr 1850, Book 4 page 529 Michael O'Connor - Mary Duffy, 11 May 1863, Book 6 page 288 Hiram O'Conner - Amanda Myers, 24 Mar 1864, Book 6 page 342 Mary L. O'Conner - William H. Gloyd, 26 Oct 1864, Book 6 page 386 Anna O'Conner - Squire S. Hittle, 28 Sep 1870, Book 7 page 389 Rachel O'Conner - Robert McNew, 28 Sep 1879, Book 7 page 391 James O'Conner - Percilla J. Elliott, 18 Nov 1871, Book 7 page 467 Clara A. O'connor - Benjamin McNew, 28 July 1875, Book 7 page 157 (no name given) O'Conner - Sarah E. Wood, 14 July 1877, Book 8 page 305 Application only Hugh O'Conner - Annie McMahon, 05 May 1885, Book 1879/1887 page 287 Florence M. O'Connor - David L. Pearcy, 30 Dec 1886, Book 1879/1887 page 520 Emma L. O'Conner - Edward Scherber, 13 Nov 1887, Book 1879/1887 page 585 Viola B. O'conner - Samuel A. Herren, 20 Nov 1887, Book 1879/1887 page 586 Carrie O'Connor - Jesse Hobbs, 10 Sep 1902, Book 8? page 489 Florence O'Connor (male) - Mary A. Burbank, 13 Sep 1902, Book 8? page 490 Nannie O'Conner - Fred Emly, 24 Apr 1911, Book 11 page 257 Henry O'Connor - Clara A. Madden, 09 Jan 1926, Book 14 page 281 Ida O'Connor - Emmanuel Grove, 16 Oct 1926, Book 14 page 360 This one has "approved by judge" after Ida's name Sorry, there was nothing for Daniel. I watched also for a Daniel "Conner" in case the "O" was missed. Please remember the names in my index were copied by hand from the original books several years ago and then typed at home. There could be, and probably are, errors. Bonita Welch ---------- > From: Jeannez123@aol.com > To: INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Marriages > Date: Thursday, May 18, 2000 12:10 AM > > I would like any information on O'Connor marriages. If there are too many > could you give me any for Daniel. You really helped me with info on the > Ditlinger marriages. Thaks again, Jeanne >

I would like any information on O'Connor marriages. If there are too many could you give me any for Daniel. You really helped me with info on the Ditlinger marriages. Thaks again, Jeanne

120 YEARS AGO North Vernon Sun North Vernon, Indiana Thursday April 29, 1880 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Local and Miscellaneous News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ QUARRYMEN WANTED ! Wanted, at Bedford, Indiana. FIFTY Quarrymen at $1.40 per day. Chicago & Bedford Stone Co. _________________________ Our only dentist, C. E. Billings. Get your Cincinnati Enquirer of Hahn. C. E. Billings, Dentist, North Vernon, Ind. Call on C. E. Billings for your dental work. Lime in any quantity for sale by Adam Schubert. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dorsey last week, a boy. Circuit Court convened in Versailles last Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wightman last Sunday, a boy. Krutchback has a bran new awning in front of his store. Prof. Stark was visiting at Jeffersonville prison on Saturday. Lookout for roarbacks; our enemies principle stock in trade. An exoduster banjoist amused the boys at the depot Saturday. A Mr. McQuade, of Toledo, O., has purchased the King farm. Miss Sarah Davis returned to Indianapolis Monday morning. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lehigh's died last week. James Dunn is now holding temperance meetings in Indianapolis. The best tooth powder in the market, for sale by C. E. Billings. Mrs. "Hokey" Hunter was visiting at Mrs. Dickerson's last week. Mrs. Steinback, of Vernon, moved to Evansville Monday morning. Davie Alexander, who was almost at the point of death, is slowly recovering. John Joseph is building a new house near Lovett; Jerry Walker is the architect. George Hulse, of Geneva township, died last Saturday. One of his children died the day before. The republicans of Second ward nominated Mayor Cope for councilman on last Saturday night. The trial of Henry Schrader was concluded last week and resulted in a verdict of not guilty. Frank Vawter skipped off to the creek Saturday morning and captured a beautiful lot of bass. Tim Huffman and lady have been blessed again by the advent of a son and heir into their family circle. The terrible storms Saturday and Sunday nights did much damage thro'out this and adjoining counties. Three hundred men have commenced to work on the Greensburg section of the N.G.V.& R. railroad. Mrs. Elizabeth Vogelsand, of Lawrenceburg, came down to attend the funeral of her brother yesterday. In the absence of S. Stein, who was visiting at Covington last week, Charley Adam presided over his bench. Capt. Boyce informs us by postal that he will speak on temperance at the Odd Fellows hall Sunday night. Alex. Johnson has moved his family from the First into Second ward, and he voted for the amendment. A terrible stench eminated from the depot Friday night and white horses and mysterious flitting to and fro of all manner of dark objects created the impression that the little shed was haunted. Col. I. P. Gray was in the city Tuesday, and called upon a number of democrats. The Colonel has many warm friends in this county who will work hard to secure his nomination for Governor. John E. Wilson was in to see us last week, and from him we learn that his people elected him justice of the peace in order to facilitate the wedding boom that has been inaugurated in Marion township. Mrs. Mary Kirk, sister in law to S. Stein, died at her residence, in Covington, Ky., last Saturday and was buried Monday. In answer to a telegram, Mr. Stein went up Sunday and remained until after the funeral. Mrs. Lutze's faithful old dray horse handed in his checks last week and is now trying the realities of another world. Isaac Gumble circulated a subscription paper and soon raised an amount sufficient to buy her another. John J. Lee was before Esquire Reeves Tuesday, charged with appropriating house hold goods belonging to Old Mother Sawyer and George Schrader of the value of $150. He was taken to Brownstown jail. ~ ~ Brownstown Banner. Henry Lang has determined to close out his store and take a trip to Europe for the benefit of his health. By close application to business Mr. Lange has built up a good trade and made a host of friends who will greatly miss him. A couple of our smug gentlemen recently played a game of cards to determine who would enjoy the smiles of a lady, whose charms had smitten them both. And now since the game has been decided, the loser is kicking and wants to play it over. Our City Council has not held a meeting for the past two months, owing to the absence of the Republicans, who were determined to defeat the extension of Fourth street to the cemetery, hoping that they would be able to use this as an electioneering dodge. Men should be elected who will perform their duty. BUTLERVILLE BATCH A social will be given at the residence of Thomas Bewley, on Thursday night. Preparations are being made for the establishment of another sawmill at [Gila] place, with a capacity of 7,000 feet per day. Mr. Fodrea commenced another term of writing school here last week. The attendance is large, and good work is being done. The temperance boom is still on the swell, and many converts are being made. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday night at the M. E. church. On Wednesday Mr. Israel Owens celebrated his 75th birthday. A large number of invited guests were present, who partook of a sumptious dinner, after which a number of well-timed speeches were made and everybody enjoyed themselves. James Myers received notice last Monday of the drowning of his brother Richard, in Crooked Creek, near Madison, and started Tuesday morning to attend the funeral. The deceased was a young man of promise, and was well known in this community. NEBRASKA NEWS Otter Creek was on the boom Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Bindhamer has been very sick for some time. She is improving now. A couple of sleight of hand performers amused the boys on the streets Monday. The O. & M. bridge carpenters are in full blast ~ ~ building a new bridge over Otter Creek. The rehearsing of the Fruhauf-Rice case, Saturday, resulted in favor of Rice. Fruhauf talks of taking an appeal. Tom Henderson returned from Ft. Scott, Kansas, with Billy Kilgannon, Tuesday evening. In our notice of the convention last week we made no reference to Fred Bohnen, who was writing tickets for Henry Knoll, and at his request, and not for the purpose of "influencing" voters. Fred is a Republican, but an honorable man who would scorn to do a mean sot. The first number of The National Literary Monthly edited by J. Russell Fisher and B. F. Miller, of Toledo, swells a list by one more, of attractive monthlies now in the field competing for popular favor. The editors, in presenting this literary enterprise to the public did so in the belief that there is room in the world of [leisure] for a live Western journal and proposed to spare no effort to make this a success. It is a handsome magazine. The best [Wisdom] of The Commercial will attend these gentlemen in the new venture which we hope will assure them ample reward. Toledo Commercial. PROFESSIONAL In order that I may be able to accommodate all those who desire to see me on professional business, I will, if possible, be in my office from 7 to 9 a.m. each day and and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, where my friends visiting to secure my services, can see me or leave orders. C. H. Green, M.D. DEATH OF A PIONEER Frank Godwalius, Sr., died last Tuesday evening, after a protracted illness of almost one year, of consumption at the advanced age of 78 years. His remains will be interred at the Catholic cemetery today (Thursday). Deceased has been a resident of this section for the past fifteen or twenty years and during that time has made many warm friends who sadly regret his death. HARDENBURG HASH The boys catch all the fish they want. The storm last week scattered the fences. Mrs. R. Graves has purchased a splendid organ. Spencer was well represented at our court last week. Mrs. Inez Patterson is visiting relatives at this place. Several from here are going to work on the O. & M. near Shoals. There will be one or two new hay presses erected at this place this summer. Six Mile was all over the country Sunday. Balser Olager's fields were all overflowed. Miss Carver is teaching the best school that has been taught in this place for several years. Mr. J. W. Campbell was in our place last week. He was in a good humor because his candidates were victorious. Pasture for horses is very cheap in this place; you do not have to ask permission to turn them in other people's fields. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sullivan come over Saturday to spend Sunday in our place. The rains raised the creeks so they were compelled to remain here until this week.

Bonita, Thank you so much for your information!! I've been delighted with each posting! Now, I hope to make it to IN sometime this summer to see some of these resources in person (armed with a dandy digital camera, a scanner and a pocket-full of quarters). Perhaps you could provide us beginners with a list of where the resources are housed and what the hours of access are and any rules that might apply? Randy In a message dated 5/13/00 1:18:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, INJENNIN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Randy, > > Jennings County, Indiana, PETTIFORD marriages before 1850: > > Edward Pettiford (Blk) - Eleanor Blanks (Blk), 22 June 1848, Book 4 pg 332 > Jane Pettiford (Blk) - Winslow Stepp (Blk), 23 Nov 1848, Book 4 pg 352a > > > Jennings County, Indiana BLANKS marriages 1818 - 1934: > > Eleanor Blanks (Blk) - Edward Pettiford (Blk), 22 June 1848, Book 4 pg 332 > Ann Blanks (Blk) - David Turman (Blk), 02 July 1848, Book 4 pg 334 > John Blanks (Blk) - Milia Pettiford (Blk), 13 Apr 1854, Book 5 pg 259 > Betsey J. Blanks (Blk) - Edward Pettiford (Blk), 25 Apr 1855, Book 5 pg 336 > Maud E. Blank - Calvert H. Kelley, 06 Nov 1926, Book 14 pg 367 > > Bonita >

Randy, Jennings County, Indiana, PETTIFORD marriages before 1850: Edward Pettiford (Blk) - Eleanor Blanks (Blk), 22 June 1848, Book 4 pg 332 Jane Pettiford (Blk) - Winslow Stepp (Blk), 23 Nov 1848, Book 4 pg 352a Jennings County, Indiana BLANKS marriages 1818 - 1934: Eleanor Blanks (Blk) - Edward Pettiford (Blk), 22 June 1848, Book 4 pg 332 Ann Blanks (Blk) - David Turman (Blk), 02 July 1848, Book 4 pg 334 John Blanks (Blk) - Milia Pettiford (Blk), 13 Apr 1854, Book 5 pg 259 Betsey J. Blanks (Blk) - Edward Pettiford (Blk), 25 Apr 1855, Book 5 pg 336 Maud E. Blank - Calvert H. Kelley, 06 Nov 1926, Book 14 pg 367 Bonita ---------- > From: Vb1der@aol.com > To: INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Hood & / or Pettiford Marriages > Date: Friday, May 05, 2000 4:31 PM > > Ms. Welch... > > I would certainly appreciate any and all marriage postings for Pettiford, > and Hood from before 1850 and Blanks from any time period. Your assistance > has been invaluable to me! > > Randy Greene > > In a message dated 4/29/00 1:49:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > INJENNIN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > > Jesse Pettiford (Blk) - Isabel Newby (Blk) 08 July 1885 Book 1879/1887, > > page 433 > > > > There are pre-1850 marriages given in the index. Do you have them? >

Patricia, Philander Child(s) is a younger brother of Sarah's that she raised since Lewis and her left NY. Philander was the youngest of 11 children in that family. The mother of Sarah and Philander died prior to them leaving NY. As for Lewis Day, Eliza and David W. Day were a sister and brother to my Lewis Day. As for David S. Force marrying a third(?) time, all I can think of is that he would have had a divorce from my Sarah (Child) Day before he married for the third time. The reason is that my Sarah didn't die until 1888. Maybe that is why her death record had her name Sarah Day. Does Jennings Co. have divorce records from that time period before David Force supposedly married a third time? After I sent the first e-mail to you, I found another photcopy of a record to tie in Sarah with David Force. It is a probate record I found in Schuyler Co., NY on Medad Child, another younger brother of Sarah. For just a short excerpt, it states, "...next of kin of the said Medad Childs deceased, are Daniel Childs of Indiana, Henry Childs of Illinois, John Childs of Ohio, William B. Childs of Michigan, Philander Childs of Indiana, Mary wife of Hiram Whitcomb of Indiana, Sarah wife of David S. Force of Indiana, Ann wife of Anson Whitcomb, Louisa Ross wife of Elia Ross and daughter of Roswell Sheperd of this state, and Lewis D. Little, Anail (sp?) P. Little and Moses E. Little all of Schuyler Co., New York. " I think this is very positive connection to our people in Jennings Co., IN. I still need to find out where Sarah may have been buried. Does anybody know? Taffy ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 12:17 PM Subject: Re: Need Marriage Records > Hi Taffy, > > Yes, David FORCE was born in Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, son of > David FORCE and Jerusha UPDIKE (both from New Jersey). They then moved to > Steuben Co, NY, now Tyrone, Schuyler County, NY. David FORCE married Eliza > DAY there. This family moved to Jennings Co in 1837 and they lived there > until the Civil War. Eliza died in 1856. > > Lewis DAY could be a brother of Eliza DAY. She also had a brother David W. > DAY who lived in Jennings Co., and also possible is sisters Jane, married > David DOUGHTY/DOTY, and Sally, married ? HARDING. Another related name is > WHITCOMB. And 2 sons married EWAN sisters. > > I did find Sarah and David FORCE on the 1860 Jennings Co census. There was > also listed Eliza FORSYTHE, age 12, living with them. Do you know if she > was related? > > I found Philander CHILDS on the 1850 Jennings census living with Sarah DAY. > Was he her brother? > > Yes, please send me the information you have. There is so much wrong > information on the internet I wish I could clear this up. > > BTW, Eliza (DAY) FORCE is also buried in Six-Mile Cemetery. > > Pat Strebig, > North Ridgeville, OH > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Taffy Haney" <SNTLHANEY@prodigy.net> > To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 9:42 AM > Subject: Re: Need Marriage Records > > > > Patricia, Is the David Force you are inquiring about from Stueben Co., NY > > and then went to Jennings Co. IN? If so, my 3rd great grandmother, Sarah > > Child was married to David S. Force in Jennings Co. as her 2nd marriage. > > She was 1st married to Lewis Day in Steuben Co., NY then moved to Jennings > > Co., IN. Lewis died in 1846 and his buried in Heyden at the six-mile > > cemetery. She is not buried there with Lewis and I don't know where she is > > buried. I do have her death record info. from Jennings Co. I have more > > details if you need it. Interesting though, her last name on her death > > record didn't have Force but with the name Sarah Day. I have a copy of a > > deed of David S. Force to Philander Childs which states on the first line > > "We David S. Force and Sarah Force his wife late the widow of Lewis Day > > deceased, convey and warrant Philander Childs..." This document was dated > > 8th April 1857. I do have a record somewhere in my files that has the > > marriage info. on David Force and Sarah. I will e-mail this info to you as > > soon as I find it. Hope this helps. Taffy Haney > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> > > To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:12 PM > > Subject: Need Marriage Records > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe > he > > married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. > > Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > > > > > Pat > > > > > > > >

Hi Taffy, Yes, David FORCE was born in Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, son of David FORCE and Jerusha UPDIKE (both from New Jersey). They then moved to Steuben Co, NY, now Tyrone, Schuyler County, NY. David FORCE married Eliza DAY there. This family moved to Jennings Co in 1837 and they lived there until the Civil War. Eliza died in 1856. Lewis DAY could be a brother of Eliza DAY. She also had a brother David W. DAY who lived in Jennings Co., and also possible is sisters Jane, married David DOUGHTY/DOTY, and Sally, married ? HARDING. Another related name is WHITCOMB. And 2 sons married EWAN sisters. I did find Sarah and David FORCE on the 1860 Jennings Co census. There was also listed Eliza FORSYTHE, age 12, living with them. Do you know if she was related? I found Philander CHILDS on the 1850 Jennings census living with Sarah DAY. Was he her brother? Yes, please send me the information you have. There is so much wrong information on the internet I wish I could clear this up. BTW, Eliza (DAY) FORCE is also buried in Six-Mile Cemetery. Pat Strebig, North Ridgeville, OH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Taffy Haney" <SNTLHANEY@prodigy.net> To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Need Marriage Records > Patricia, Is the David Force you are inquiring about from Stueben Co., NY > and then went to Jennings Co. IN? If so, my 3rd great grandmother, Sarah > Child was married to David S. Force in Jennings Co. as her 2nd marriage. > She was 1st married to Lewis Day in Steuben Co., NY then moved to Jennings > Co., IN. Lewis died in 1846 and his buried in Heyden at the six-mile > cemetery. She is not buried there with Lewis and I don't know where she is > buried. I do have her death record info. from Jennings Co. I have more > details if you need it. Interesting though, her last name on her death > record didn't have Force but with the name Sarah Day. I have a copy of a > deed of David S. Force to Philander Childs which states on the first line > "We David S. Force and Sarah Force his wife late the widow of Lewis Day > deceased, convey and warrant Philander Childs..." This document was dated > 8th April 1857. I do have a record somewhere in my files that has the > marriage info. on David Force and Sarah. I will e-mail this info to you as > soon as I find it. Hope this helps. Taffy Haney > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> > To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:12 PM > Subject: Need Marriage Records > > > > Hi, > > > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he > married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. > Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > > > Pat > > > >

Hi David, I had the information from an early LDS Family Group Sheet that David FORCE married Sarah "GOFFRY" 07 December 1867. This was submitted by Eva Snyder FORCE around 1953. If you have looked at any FORCE information on the internet you will find this GOFFRY name. I did find David and Sarah FORCE in the 1870 census in Cedar Twp., Lucas County, Iowa. And they were listed with several people of the GALTRY name. Since David's daughter, Emeline, had married Jacob Fitzgerald GOLTRY I suspected that David's wife was Sarah GOLTRY, not GOFFRY. Then I found some information about Sarah LANDON being married to Aaron Heddon GOLTRY and that he died in 1863. You have now confirmed what I had believed. Do you have any verification of the marriage of Sarah LANDON and David FORCE? Where did Aaron GOLTRY die? Was it in Jennings County? If he died in Iowa then David and Sarah probably married there. David FORCE is listed in the 1880 Lucas County, Iowa census in the mortality schedules. And my aunt said he was buried in Russell, Iowa. Yes I would like copies of those pictures. I have what I believe to be a picture of David FORCE, but none of his children except his daughter, Jane, who married Jacob G. ROBBINS, my great-grandparents. Pat Strebig, North Ridgeville, OH ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Goltry" <goltry@ecentral.com> To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 11:29 PM Subject: Re: Need Marriage Records > Pat, > I am not related to David Force, but he and his family married into > mine. David's third marriage was to Sarah(Landon)Goltry. I dont have their > marriage date. Sarah's lst husband Aaron Goltry died April 10, 1863. David > & Sarah are listed in the 1870 census, in Lucas County, Iowa. I have a > picture of his cemetery stone, and a picture of some, of his children if you > are interested. > > David Goltry goltry@ecentral.com > > Also to the list. If anybody is researching the following names please > let me know. GOLTRY, DEAN, and POWELL > Thank You.. > David > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> > To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:12 PM > Subject: Need Marriage Records > > > > Hi, > > > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he > married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. > Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > > > Pat > > > > > >

Hi Bonita, Thanks for taking the time to look for the marriage records. I appreciate it. I don't believe the David S. Force you found was the one I was looking for because mine died in 1880 in Iowa. However, he could be a grandson. I did find a David Force, age 9, in the 1870 Jennings census living with the family of David W. Day, the brother of Eliza Day, first wife of my David Force. I don't know who the parents are of this child, David Force. Thank you again for looking for this. I have what I believe to be two marriages of David Force in Jennings County, but I cannot seem to verify it. Perhaps he married in a different county. Do you have any other suggestions as to where to look? Thanks again. Pat Strebig, North Ridgeville, OH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bonita Welch" <bwelch@seidata.com> To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 9:59 PM Subject: Re: Need Marriage Records > Pat, > > I found David Force only once in my Jennings County marriage index 1818 - > 1934: > > David S. Force - Ella Clark LICENSE ONLY Book 1879/1887 page 239 > No date is given, but it would probably be late January 1883. > > Bonita Welch > > ---------- > > From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> > > To: INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Need Marriage Records > > Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 1:12 PM > > > > Hi, > > > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he > married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. > Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > > > Pat > > > >

Patricia, Is the David Force you are inquiring about from Stueben Co., NY and then went to Jennings Co. IN? If so, my 3rd great grandmother, Sarah Child was married to David S. Force in Jennings Co. as her 2nd marriage. She was 1st married to Lewis Day in Steuben Co., NY then moved to Jennings Co., IN. Lewis died in 1846 and his buried in Heyden at the six-mile cemetery. She is not buried there with Lewis and I don't know where she is buried. I do have her death record info. from Jennings Co. I have more details if you need it. Interesting though, her last name on her death record didn't have Force but with the name Sarah Day. I have a copy of a deed of David S. Force to Philander Childs which states on the first line "We David S. Force and Sarah Force his wife late the widow of Lewis Day deceased, convey and warrant Philander Childs..." This document was dated 8th April 1857. I do have a record somewhere in my files that has the marriage info. on David Force and Sarah. I will e-mail this info to you as soon as I find it. Hope this helps. Taffy Haney ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:12 PM Subject: Need Marriage Records > Hi, > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > Pat >

This letter is long, but mentions several names, so perhaps other can find ties in here. There are several loose ends mentioned as well, if anyone can addinformation, I would be very appreciative. Thanks, Sherri William Franklin COX was my great-grandfather, born ca 1844 Jackson co, IN. William Cox first married to Mary E HARBOLT in 1873, she died 1879: son, Albert COX, born 25 April 1874 married Florence CRAIG, lived Scott co, IN. William Franklin COX married 4 Nov 1883 in Jackson co, IN to Jessie Nora LETT, [dau of John and Zerelda (Randall) Lett, who married 1842 in Paris, Jennings co, IN]. several children listed in the body of this message below. William COX served in the Civil War CO H 27th regiment Indiana, as did his brother Phillip. William COX had a brother Jonathon Noah COX, who married 3 Oct 1898 to Angeline D ABBOTT, daughter of John and Elizabhet (WELCH) ABBOTT. In early June of 1905, William Cox, his brother Noah Cox, and Noah's brother-in-law Charles ABBOTT were in a saloon near Carothersville, IN when William Cox and Abbott got into a fight. Cox died 10 June 1905. When Abbott learned that Cox had died from the injuries he received during the fight, he fled from justice. A Jackson county newspaper (The Seymour Banner, 10 June 1905) reported that he held deputies off with a hoe. On 27 July, 1905 the Chronicle (of Scottsburg, Scott county) newspaper reported that Abbott gave himself up to Sherriff Peacock. The Scott county jail records indicate that Abbott was charged with assault and held from July 21st to July 22nd. Interestingly, Noah Abbott was also arrested in Scott county on July 21st and charged with public intoxication and held until July 22nd. A later entry says that Abbott was held for murder from Oct 7th, 1905 until January 28th, 1906. October 4th, 1905 a court in Jackson county allowed a change of venue for the murder trial of Charles Abbott to Scott county, IN. (Order book 55, Jackson co IN, p 198). October 19th 1905, Jessie N Cox sued Charley Still /American Surety Co (case number 5183, Order book 55, Jackson co IN, p 246)...the jury found for the defendant, and Mrs Cox received nothing by way of her complaint (I assume this may have been an attempt to claim insurence money? I hope to find a newspaper article that may give more information than the court records) 26 Oct 1905, the Chronicle reported that the motion to quash the indictment against Charles Abbott was overruled in Scott co circuit court. 2 Nov 1905 the Chronicle reported that the case against Abbott was called into circuit court in Scott county, IN. 23 Nov 1905 the Chronicle reported that the jury had found Charles Abbott guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Sentence to be given the next term. 21 Dec 1905 the Chronicle reported that attorneys for Abbott would file a motion for a new trial. The motion was to be heard in the January session of the circuit court of Scott co, IN. I have not yet located any information on the final disposition in the case. I suspect that other area newspapers may have more details on the entire incident---I would dearly love to know if any of the papers explain what the argument was about. Other data on the family of William F COX: info most likely found in Jackson, Jennings, or Scott co, IN: One daughter, Alcie Myrtle COX b 28 Mar 1891--had died before 1898. A daughter Alice Marie COX (twin of above) b 28 Mar 1891 was said to have given birth to an illigetimate child and died "young" (after 1905) info found in several counties IN and OH: Jessie Nora Lett COX moved to Cincinnati, Ohio by 1910, supposedly after retreiving her other minor children from New Castle, IN, where they went to live after her husband's death. (Why? There is no record of the children having been placed in the orphanage for the children of soldiers in New Castle, as I originally suspected). Her son Otis COX b 4 Jan 1888 was a trolley car operator in Ohio and later in Louisville, KY. Jessie Cox, her son Otis and two youngest daughters (Laura Delilah b 12 May 1899 and Hattie Belle b 14 April 1896) moved to Jeffersonville, Clark co, IN before 1914 when the three children began marrying in Clark county. Another daughter, Blanche Cox, born 1886 married to a James McCOY, probably in Jennings co IN. The couple lived in Louisville, KY in the 1920s. Banche Cox McCOY died in OH of a heart attack during a chruch service, probably about 1950-1960 (death record not yet located, circumstances reprted by a neice). As to the siblings of William Franklin Cox: All were the children of Jonathon COX and Sarah "Sally" MAHAN married 18 Jan 1834 in Jackson co, IN. There should be a dis for mou on Jonathon Cox, and perhaps one for Sally as well, in one of the local Quaker MMs as the marriage was performed by a JP and both families had been Quaker until this point. (Sarah was said to have been the dau of Thomas Mahan and Amy/Naomi COX of KY). Phillip Cox married Emma Lett Crane-26 Sept 1865 Seymour, Jackson co, IN Emma was sister to Jessie Nora Lett, & the widow of Benjamin Franklin CRANE the couple are buried in Wohru cemetery, Seymour, Jackson co , IN Lorinda Cox b 1846--no further info Mary Cox b 1848--no further info Moses E Cox b 1851 married Elizabeth HAWN, lived Washington co IN 1880-1900 Jonathon Noah COX married Angie Cox and lived in Gibson township, Washington co IN. 1908-1910, children (Charles and Frankie) buried in a Quaker cemetery (Driftwood-Sandcreek in Bartholomew county new New Farmington, IN?). I have a special plea for anyone doing newspaper research in the Jennings co area involving dates from June of 1905 to Jan of 1906 and anyone with access to Quaker records....Please keep an eye out for any mention of the events surrounding the death of William Franklin COX, or the "murder" trial of a Charles ABBOTT. The COX family had strong ties to several families in Jennings county, so some mention of the events may appear in Jennings county papers, which I have not been able to check thoroughly yet. Thanks again---sorry this was so long ! Sherri

Pat, I am not related to David Force, but he and his family married into mine. David's third marriage was to Sarah(Landon)Goltry. I dont have their marriage date. Sarah's lst husband Aaron Goltry died April 10, 1863. David & Sarah are listed in the 1870 census, in Lucas County, Iowa. I have a picture of his cemetery stone, and a picture of some, of his children if you are interested. David Goltry goltry@ecentral.com Also to the list. If anybody is researching the following names please let me know. GOLTRY, DEAN, and POWELL Thank You.. David ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> To: <INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:12 PM Subject: Need Marriage Records > Hi, > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > Pat > >

Pat, I found David Force only once in my Jennings County marriage index 1818 - 1934: David S. Force - Ella Clark LICENSE ONLY Book 1879/1887 page 239 No date is given, but it would probably be late January 1883. Bonita Welch ---------- > From: Patricia Strebig <pstrebig@eriecoast.com> > To: INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Need Marriage Records > Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 1:12 PM > > Hi, > > Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. > > Pat >

Hi, Wonder if someone could find the marriages of David FORCE. I believe he married twice, late 1850's-1860's. His first wife, Eliza, died in 1856. Both second and third wife might be named Sarah. Pat

I have a Jacob Weaver that married Bell Clarkson in Jennings co in 1880. Could this be him? I would be interested in the 1900 census for this couple if anyone has access to it. Does anyone know when Belle Weaver died? > They > returned again Monday night and organized a Union and > elected the > following officers, Samuel Hambelton president, Joseph > Cobb vice > president, J. L. Weaver

Could someone look up the 1870 or 1860 census for George Wagner and his wife Mary Clarkson? After reading about J.E. Wagner going off to telegraph school I relized that I don't have the children for this couple.

Just took a look at the 1860 census and found no Geo Wagner in Jennings County. Russ

Antoinette has been really hard at work. Two issues in one day! Thanks a lot for all your work, Antoinette. Terry 120 YEARS AGO North Vernon Sun North Vernon, Indiana Thursday April 22, 1880 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Local and Miscellaneous News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Business is booming. Farmers are very busy. H. C. Smith is at home again. Court commences in Ripley county next Monday. A son of Mrs. Vogt is manufacturing velocipedes. Boots & Shoes at auction prices at Mose Alexander's. A. J. Hahn & Son have see sweet potatoes for sale. Joseph Lux started to Winfield, Kan., Tuesday night. The adjourned terms of court will be concluded this week. Hats for 50 cts each at Mose Alexander's Star Clothing Store. A number of young ladies were out rabbit hunting Sunday. Hon. Chas. L. Jewett was in this city on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Ann Kane is suffering terribly with a cancer on her tongue. Peter Wahl's barber shop is the place for a good clean shave. 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SUICIDE Last Thursday morning the neighbors of Mrs. Jane [Blanchart], a widow lady living a short distance west of Lovett, visited her house and found the lady dead. Coroner McGannon was immediately notified, and in company of Dr. Richardson of Vernon, visited the scene and held an inquest that developed the fact that she had committed suicide by taking strychnine. No cause is known for the [ - - -] not unless the following letter will make it plainer to our readers than it does to us: "HELL X___ Send Rastus two thirds of that money he has to the administrator. Now, farewell, God be with you all. My misery is more than I can stand. Don't fret for me, I'm not afraid to die. Write to my dear brother. You will find money in the pocket book to defray expenses." Mrs. B. was the mother of Johnathan W. Sommerfield, at one time clerk of this circuit court, and had relatives in this neighborhood. 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