I am the great great grandson of Nicholas Closser and Elizabeth Ringer Morris, for many years residents of the Summitville, IN area. One of their daughters, Margaret Almeda (b 8 Aug 1852 probably in Union County, IN and d 24 Jan 1930). In about 1869 she married Elmer Oldfield (b 1849 d 10 Nov 1938). They had 15 children, of whom 13 survived. They lived in the Summitville area. Another daughter, Elizabeth Jane (b 17 Jul 1854) m John Doe (Doc) Eastus (b about 1850) Lived near Gaston, IN. I have more information if desired. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 9:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [INMADISO-L] Eastes, Maynard, Oldfield, Payne, Morris, Springsteen,McLone... 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 many of these already in my files and the more dulicates I find, the more authentic they become. 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. In 1994 I published a hardback book, The Eastes Families of Indiana that lists all know descendants of this couple. I donated a copy to the library in Anderson and in Marion 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 probably came from VA and died in Roane Co., TN in 1818. 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 8 brothers and sisters. Where possible I want to insert a picture of the individuals and places of interest within the text. If anyone knows of any descendants of Obadiah and Francis Harvey who are interested in donating copies of old photographs to this project please have them contact me. Best Regards to All Roy Eastes Gulfport, MS 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? Stories and rumors 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.