I don't have much to add to the Oldfield line, but I would be happy to send you a print out of my family records for that family. There are a few nuances which might be helpful to you. I haven't figured out how to send stuff electronically from my files, so I will need your snail mail address if you want what I have. I don't have an answer to the Doc Eastus question unless Elizabeth died at a young age and he remarried. I think the "John Doe" must have been used by someone ho didn't know what his real name was. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2000 10:14 AM Subject: [INMADISO-L] Oldfield/ Eastes etc connections In reply to Letter 3/9/00 by [email protected] titled Eastes, Maynard, Oldfield, Morris, etc. Thanks for posting the names and dates from the pedigree chart. I have most of these already in my files but have a couple of question as my files will never be complete! The Eastes you list are the descendants of Obadiah Eastes and Francis Harvey. They were married in 1792 in Edgefield, SC and later migrated up the Wilderness Trail to KY where they bought land and lived until 1802. Then they migrated north up the White Water River west of Cincinnati (not the White River that runs through Anderson), bought land in various places and finally settled in Mt Comfort, Hancock Co. Obadiah, Francis and many of their family members are buried in the Eastes/Harvey Cemetery in Mt Comfort, which is marked with a historical marker. Here is what I have on Elmer Oldfield. I am not concerned about expanding this line but if there are any corrections I would be very pleased to know about it. These reclrds in my files contain some apparent errors that I would like to clear up. These particular records came from an unknown source and are not confirmed. Descendants of Elmer Oldheld Generation No. 1 1. Elmer1 Oldheld He married Almeda Morris. Child of Elmer Oldheld and Almeda Morris is: + 2 i. George Harton2 Oldfield, born 1871 in Summitville, Madison Co., IN; died 1942 in Brownsville, TX. Generation No. 2 2. George Harton2 Oldfield (Elmer1 Oldheld) was born 1871 in Summitville, Madison Co., IN, and died 1942 in Brownsville, TX. He married Laura May Eastes 03-October-1896 in Madison Co., IN, daughter of John Eastes and Sarah Maynard. She was born 30-May-1876 in Summitville, Madison Co., IN, and died 23-January-1948 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Notes for George Harton Oldfield: George Oldheld had a previous marriage. On 29 July 1895 he married Elizebeth Viola Simpson. This marriage didn't last long as he married Laura May Eastes on 3 October 1896. Notes for Laura May Eastes: Laura May Eastes was married several times: 1.George H. Oldfield - 3 Oct 1896 2. Charles A. Swan - 16 Apr 1906 ???? (What about the children listed as sired 3.Lawson D. Scott - 20 Dec 1909 ???? by George W. Oldfield below ???? 4.Jack Earl Thomas - 3 Sept 1918 ???? There are errors in these records 5. ? Brown - 1925 ???? somewhere! Roy Eastes Compiler) 6.Louis Edward Stover Pruit - 1934 ???? Children of George Oldfield and Laura Eastes are: 3 i. Molly Jane (Mary)3 Oldfield, born 27-January-1898 in IN; died 29-May-1983. She married Dell Harmon. 4 ii. Flossie Lewana Oldfield, born 24-May-1901 in IN. She married (1) Clarence Blue 08-February-1920. She married (2) Jay Howard 05-January-1925. She married (3) Noble Pearson Newsum 27-November-1925 in Madison Co., IN; born 14-September-1890 in Friendsville, Wabash Co., IL; died 14-February-1974 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. She married (4) Thomas Russell 27-June-1931. She married (5) Earl McKinley Kepler 10-September-1934. She married (6) Louis Pickins 30-June-1950. Notes for Flossie Lewana Oldfield: Flossie Lewana Oldheld was married several times: 1. 8 Feb 1920 - Clarence Blue 2. 5 Jan 1925 - Jay Oearl Howard - Div Nov 1925 3. 27 Nov 1925 - Noble Pearson Newsum - 4. 27 June 1931 - Thomas Russell 5. 10 Sept 1934 - Earl McKinley Kepler 6. 30 June 1950 - Louis Pickins Notes for Noble Pearson Newsum: Noble Pearson Newsum was divorced from Flossie Lewana Oldfield prior to 27 June 1931 and he married Floris Ramsey on 3 Dec 1932. <<<<<<<<<<<< END >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In your letter you mention: "Another daughter, Elizabeth Jane (b 17 Jul 1854) m John Doe (Doc) Eastus (b about 1850) Lived near Gaston, IN." Could this be the following? If so I don't have Elizabeth as a wife. This is the only "Doc" Eastes in my files and this one did live and practice in Gaston for many years and listed in the History of Delaware Co, IN. I have a photograph of him. He was a brother to my gr-great grandfather Holman Eastes. (These are confirmed records but additional information may be needed) Descendants of Doctor William T. Eastes Generation No. 1 1. Doctor William T.1 Eastes (HolmanA, ObadiahB, Elisha 07C Estes) was born 11-August-1844 in Mt Comfort, Hancock Co., IN. He married (1) Sarah Zedaker. She died 30-August-1919. He married (2) Martha Rench. She died 01-January-1923. Notes for Doctor William T. Eastes: Dr William T. Eastes was the fourth child of Holman Eastes and Ruth Webb. He was born on 11 August 1844 on the Eastes farm near Mt Comfort, Indiana. In his early years William became a school teacher and then turned his interests to medicine and studied under Dr Peter Drager of Hartford City. In 1878, he established his home on a farm in the Ice and Broyles community in the northwest part of Washington Township in Delaware County where he started medical practice. Dr Eastes studied medicine at the Medical College of Indiana in Indianapolis and graduated in 1881. After graduation, Dr Eastes sold his farm and opened a medical office in Albany, Delaware County. A year later he moved to Gaston, then known as New Corner and later years moved to Muncie. Children of William Eastes and Sarah Zedaker are: + 2 i. Ida V.2 Eastes. + 3 ii. Arthur T. Eastes. + 4 iii. Dora A. Eastes. 5 iv. Drusilla J. Eastes. 6 v. Carrie E. Eastes. 7 vi. Bessie A. Eastes. 8 vii. E. Hattie. 9 viii. Apphia M. Eastes. 10 ix. Lydia E. Eastes. Generation No. 2 2. Ida V.2 Eastes (William T.1, HolmanA, ObadiahB, Elisha 07C Estes) She married William L. Corey. Children of Ida Eastes and William Corey are: 11 i. Harold3 Corey. 12 ii. Edith Corey. 3. Arthur T.2 Eastes (William T.1, HolmanA, ObadiahB, Elisha 07C Estes) He married (1) Nellie Upton. He married (2) Lillian Jansen. Child of Arthur Eastes and Nellie Upton is: 13 i. Theadora3 Eastes. 4. Dora A.2 Eastes (William T.1, HolmanA, ObadiahB, Elisha 07C Estes) She married Albon C. Davis. Children of Dora Eastes and Albon Davis are: 14 i. Helen3 Davis. 15 ii. Branson Davis. 16 iii. Kathrine Davis. 17 iv. Albon Jr Davis. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<*** >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In 1994 I published a hardback book, The Eastes Families of Indiana that lists all known descendants of Obadiah Eastes & Francis Harvey.. I donated a copy to the libraries in Anderson and in Marion (Grant Co.) where I was born. Since this book was written, many new facts have been uncovered. For example we have found that Obadiah's father was Elisha Estes/Eastus who we think migrasted from VA and died in Roane Co., TN in 1818 leaving a will. I am currently scanning photographs of descendants of this family to CDs. The oldest one so far is Jane Eastes, the oldest daughter of Obediah and Francis. Jane was born in Edgefield SC in 1793 and walked with her parents and pack horses up the Wilderness Trail to KY. Jane died in 1888 so the tintype was taken before that date. I am scanning these pictures to CD to preserve them but also, I intend to write another book covering Obadiah's Father Elisha, and the descendants of Obadiah's eight brothers and sisters. Where possible I want to insert a picture of the individuals and places of interest within the text. If you or anyone knows of any descendants of Obadiah and Francis Harvey who are interested in lending me copies of old photographs for this project please have them contact me. I plan for this book to be a non-profit venture to preserve our heritage. Best Regards to All Roy Eastes 17271 Lowery Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503 Ph (228) 832-2214 24 hr Fax - (228) 539-5376 When we record our heritage we take great pride in looking at our list of ancestors and admire their origins, migrations and accomplishments. But, what good is it - unless it’s true? We need stories and rumors, they are great and often lead to the truth! BUT - Help eliminate errors. Don't take anything as Fact! Check references for validity! If we don’t our children’s children will be led down false trails and they will never be able to find their true heritage.