Seeking information of GEORGE A. BURCH, who married Apr 26, 1820 Jane O'Bryan, in Nelson Co., KY. They were said to have lived in Martin, IN, when they sold land in Nelson Co., KY in 1833. Thanks, Sallie Cannon TX

I am looking for information about Mrs. Elva Olive (Stewart) Steward, died Nov 1968. My great-grandmother Olive Katherine Stewart (born 1876 in Shoals) had some relationship, as her daughter received a copy of the local obituary. Descendant surnames in the area from the obit are Gootee, Romick, and Stewart. Thanks in advance

James Sharples was born in Whittle Le Woods, Lancashire, England in February 1816. He emigrated from England with his mother, Alice Whalley Sharples, and several other children, in 1831. They joined his father, David Sharples, in Wellsburg, (W) VA. They moved to Coshocton Co., OH about 1835. James married a lady named Nacky? in Ohio, and moved to Martin Co., IN some time between the births of David and Absolom in 1845 and 1847, respectively. James' sister, Ellen Sharples Manley, my gg grandmother, and her family arrived in Martin Co. in 1848 from England.

I am still trying to find out information about my Elizabeth Miller family. My Elizabeth was born in 1829 according to census records in Indiana - don't know town or county yet. I do know that her parents according to the 1880 census were both born in Virginia. Don't know how accurate that is though. Does anyone in Martin county have a Miller they are researching that their parents were both born in Virginia. I know that in 1850 census records my Elizabeth was married to James Andis and living in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana. In the 1860 census she was living with her husband James and living in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana. In 1879 Elizabeth married Stephan Fields and minister and they were living in Daviess County, Indiana. He died in 1883 in Edwardsport, Indiana. I haven't been able to determine where and when Elizabeth died. If anyone has any information I would love to hear from you. Thanks Lindsay

The family of Thomas and Elizabeth Evans along with Elizabeth's parents, Joel and Elizabeth Halbert, were in Martin county by 1820. According to the will of Thomas Evans at least 1000 acres of land was owned by Thomas and Elizabeth. Is there any way to know if this land was some sort of government grant? I was once told that, but no proof. I do not know the parentage of Thomas, but have felt that another resident of Martin county, Hugh Evans, might have been a brother. If anyone knows about this family I would like to hear from them. I know quite a bit about my Vandever and Halbert lines, but the Evans is a mystery. Jolene Vandever Huddleston

Trying to locate my Sims ancestors. Wonder if anyone has a connection from martin co. Sims to those in Pike Co. in early 1800's. Looking for relatives of Sidwell Sims and Mary Broadwell, my gg-grandparents.

----- Original Message ----- From: <JeaFreeMan@aol.com> To: <INMARTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [INMARTIN] Burr Morris > Hi Nancy, > Thank you for the response. I do have this information, but I appreciate > hearing from you. I would like to learn about his other children, Rebecca, > Mary, Moriah, and John T. > Jeanne Hi Jeanne, This is what I found on the Morris family. J. T. Morris died 6-23-1935 in Shoals. he was son of Robert & Bethia Cannon Morris. He married Louisa Wilking, 13 Sept 1894. He was a graduate of Southern Normal College, Mitchell, IN. He was admitted to the bar when a young man but never actively followed the practice of law. He was the Martin Co. Superintendant of Schools for 10 years. He was emplyed by the Indiana State Board of Acoounts when he died. He is survived by his wife, Louisa Wilking Morris, and daughter, Lenna Ruth Morris. Others survivors are: Wm. H. Morris, of Vincennes, Mrs. Eliza Kelly, of Rutherford Twp., Mrs. Ellen Hembree and Mrs. Clara Chandler, both of Shoals. Two brothers & one sister proceeded him in death. Funeral was held at Shoals Christian Church. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Shoals, IN. (Lenna Morris married Roy Gaddis) No children. I did not find anything on the other children you named. Here is the family in 1880 census of Rutherford Twp. # 202 Robert Morris, 45, OH VA PA Bethenia, 44, IN VA IN Eliza, 19, IN OH IN John T. 17, IN OH IN Ellen, 15, IN OH IN Hiram, 13, IN OH IN Wm. B. 11, IN OH IN Clarinda, 8, IN OH IN Robert A. 6, IN OH IN Emma, 3, IN OH IN Francis M. 6 months, IN OH IN Good luck, Nancy Baker > > > ==== INMARTIN Mailing List ==== > Martin County, Indiana GenConnect Boards: http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/IN/Martin/ > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog

Hi Nancy, Thank you for the response. I do have this information, but I appreciate hearing from you. I would like to learn about his other children, Rebecca, Mary, Moriah, and John T. Jeanne

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----- Original Message ----- From: <JeaFreeMan@aol.com> To: <INMARTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 11:41 AM Subject: [INMARTIN] Burr Morris > Hi List, > My ancestor, Burr Morris, lived in Martin Co, IN from 1854 until he died in > 1866. He is buried in Truelove Cemetery. Does anyone have any information > about him? > Thanks > Jeanne He Jeanne, Burr Morris is listed in 1850 census of Rutherford Twp., Martin Co. IN. Do you need this info ? His son, Robert Morris, has a death record in Martin Co. It says he was son of Burr Morris & Frances Shroder. If I can of further help to you please let me know. Nancy Baker from Martin Co. > > > ==== INMARTIN Mailing List ==== > Martin County, Indiana GenWeb Homepage: http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmartin/index.htm > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html

Kudos and a huge gold star go out to Nancy Baker for all of the help she has given to the INMARTIN subscribers over the years. She is volunteer in the true sense of the word. Nina

----- Original Message ----- From: <robert.lane11@verizon.net> To: <INMARTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 9:27 AM Subject: [INMARTIN] Fariba Witcher > > > Fariba Witcher, born about 1853 in Martin County, married (1) George Tindall in 1869 (2) George W. Connell in 1878. They are in the 1880 Martin County census, later moved to Orange County, IN. > > Does anyone have any information on her parents and siblings? Dear Mr. Lane, I beleive the parents of Fariba Withcher were Edgar Witcher & Mary Smith that were married in Martin Co. IN. 6-6-1847. Evidently Mary Smith Witcher died before 2-28-1861, because that is when Edgar Witcher married Eliza Jane Perry. According to the 1860 census of Columbia Twp. Feriba and her brother & sister are living with Josephus & Mary A. Smith. 1860 census - Columbia Twp. Martin Co. IN # 1211 Josephus Smith, 36, NC Mary A. 27, IN Feraba Witcher, 6, IN Rufus Witcher, 10, IN Isabelle Witcher, 9, IN. 1850 census - Perry Twp. Martin Co. IN. #270 Edgar Witcher, 26, IN Mary, 22, IN Rufus, 2, IN Sarah Ann, 10 months, IN. Edgar Witcher is buried in Reilly Cemetery with his 2nd. wife. Edgar Witcher, 1824 - 1878 Eliza J. Witcher, 1838 - 1919. Edgar Witcher served in Co. K, 143rd. Regt. Ind. Vol. INF. Civil War. Eliza Jane Perry Witcher drew a Civil War Pension for herself anf her three children by Edgar Witcher. Her children were: Arthur Witcher, b. 23 June 1868, Josephine Witcher, b. 2 Mar 1872 and Edgar Witcher, b. 2 Mar 1874. Brice Witcher may be the father of Edgar Witcher. He is the only Witcher in Martin Co., per 1830 census. I found someplace on the computer where a Brice Witcher was b. 1790 in Grainger Co. TN. It said he was son of John Witcher, 1742 - 1813. He died in Grainger Co. TN Hope some of this helps you. Nancy Baker Shoals, IN . > > > > ==== INMARTIN Mailing List ==== > For instructions on subbing and unsubbing: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IN/martin.html > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html

Hello Tish Bowman: I don't have anything on a Mary Tewell and a Thomas Williams, but I have a Mary Tewell below. The information that I have on Jeremiah (Riney) Raney's children follows: Corrections and additions appreciated. JEREMIAH RINEY b. between 1765 and 1770 in MD d.1840? m.Mary Joan (Polly Sheehan Moore) b.1765-1770 Galway, Ire. She came to US age 5. (m.12-23-1797 or January 1800? in Washington Co, KY.) d.1845. Both buried St. Rose. Widow, previously married to Alexander Moore. Polly left 3 grown children in KY. They moved to Mt. Pleasant, Martin Co, IN l8l8. Children: A)Alexander Moore B)Juliet Moore C)Martha Moore D)Elizabeth Hester Raney Crooks E)Sarah Ann Matilda Raney Tewell F)John Felix Raney G)James Virgil Raney H)Jonathan Raney I)Alexander Raney? D)Elizabeth Hester (Raney) b. Washington Co, KY (1802-1869) m. James Andrew Crooks (in Martin Co 1830 Census 4 sons, 2 dau.) b. Martin Co, IN m.5-11-1820 in Martin Co, IN. 1)Amanda (Crooks) m.3-3-1856 m. Lewis Brooks (Marilyn would like to have information on the other children of Elizabeth and James Crooks.) E)Sarah Ann Matilda(Raney) b.Wash.Co.,Ky. (1802-1843) m. Charles Tewell b.10-25-1789 MD, d.9-17-1843 m.9-21-1818 in Wash Co, KY. 1820 census, Martin Co, IN. 1830 census 3 sons, 2 daughters (Chas Tewell parents, Wm & Eliz.(Betsy Raney) Tewell. Children 1)Elizabeth 2)Mary 3)Hester 4)Jeremiah 5)Charles 6)Alexander 7)Benedict 8)Greenberry 9)Morris 1)Elizabeth (Tewell) b.9-12-1819 Martin Co,IN m.9-19-1846 d.9-30-1865 bur. Mt.Pleasant Cemetary, Loogootee, IN. 1856, young widow with her 2 children and Catherine’s 7 children, moved back to her parent’s home in Martin County, IN. m. James D. Trainer b.1804? Tyrone, Ireland d.1853 (James m. 1st Catherine Slevin in Ireland.) 2)Mary (Tewell) m. Martin Risacher 3)Hester (Tewell) b. about 1820 m. B. Joseph Queen a)Jennie Queen b)Thomas Queen and Nancy J Greenwell These three sons died young, buried near Loogootee, IN: 4)Jeremiah Tewell 5)Charles Tewell 6)Alexander Tewell 7)Benedict 8)Greenberry 9)Morris Marilyn would like more info on the above sons of Sarah (Raney) and Charles Tewell. F)John Felix Riney b. Washington Co, Ky b.1804 12 children d.9-21-1897 Bur St. Rose Cem. Martin Co, IN. m. Mary (O’Neal) b.1807 or 08? m.2-6-1827 in Martin Co, IN d.9-21-1887. Children: Elizabeth, Delilah, Anne, Jonathan, Nancy, Rosalie, Wm, Henry, Jeremiah, James, Mgt Louisa, Francis Alonzo. G)JAMES VIRGIL RANEY b.4‑4‑1809 Wash.Co,Ky. To Martin Co, IN age 9, 1818. Both bur St RoseCem, Martin Co, IN d.9‑21‑1881. (Col. Mex War? and Recruiter in Civil War?) m. Mary Helen (Holland), Galway Co. Clare, Ireland. b.7‑22‑1820 d.4‑22‑1891 m.10-15-1839 Daviess Co, IN. Children:1)Frank 2)Jeremiah 3)Mary 4)Johanna Raney Gootee 5)John Allen 6)Alexander 7)Tom 8,9)unnamed twins. (John Allen Raney is Marilyn Conlon's great grandpa.) H)Jonathan Raney b.1811? in Martin Co, IN. m.Patsy (Zick?)(Beck) m.11-25-1835 in Martin Co, IN I)Alexander Raney 1810-1821?

Hi List, My ancestor, Burr Morris, lived in Martin Co, IN from 1854 until he died in 1866. He is buried in Truelove Cemetery. Does anyone have any information about him? Thanks Jeanne

Hi List: Does any one do cemetery book look-ups for Martin county? Im searching for my gg-grandfathers death. He died between 1870 and 1880 between ages 35-45 William H.M.Titus born 1835 TN. Thanks in advance for any info at all! Dianne

Fariba Witcher, born about 1853 in Martin County, married (1) George Tindall in 1869 (2) George W. Connell in 1878. They are in the 1880 Martin County census, later moved to Orange County, IN. Does anyone have any information on her parents and siblings?

The families of the late James and Rose (Norris) HELLUMS will be holding it's second reunion on Monday Labor Day Sept. 3-2001 at the Loogootee City Park in Loogootee,Indiana.Meal will start serving between 11:30 to noon. It will be bring a cover dish and drinks and any pass history of the surname HELLUMS. If needing more info e-mail SHERYL HELLUMS.

Hi, I was wondering if you have any info concerning a Mary Tewell married to a Thomas Williams. I have reason to believe that Mary's mother may possibly be Sara(h) Raney(Rainey)Tewell. Mary Tewell and Thomas had one son that I'm aware of named George Richard Williams. I was told that they lived in Martin County, IN. I appreciate any help. Thanks!

I'm looking for any information on Joseph J. or James Joseph Holtsclaw. He was born in Martin county Indiana in 1858 and was married to Anna Burris. Please contact me at greywolf@wworld.com

My husband, Stanley Phillips, is a descendant of Benjamin & Sarah (Blue) Sherfick through their daughter Catherine who married Frederick Feldner (Catherine & Frederick's daughter Lillie Abbie married James Henry Stanley Jr.). If you are willing to share the info you have on your line, and any other Sherfick lines, I will snail mail you the descendant info I have on any lines you may be interested in having the info for. I have nothing on Effie & Charles except that they had a daughter Hazel.