In the process of cleaning up thousands of files and I can't find out who this is - anyone want to tackle her?? Crawfordsville Weekly Review, Sept 24, 1881 D.F. Poynter's wife died last Saturday morning and was buried Sunday at the Cemetery so. of town (Ladoga)

From one of the other county coordinators of Indiana :) Helpful > http://wishtv.com/2015/01/30/indiana-library-faces-major-cuts-under-proposed-budget/ > > The article also mentions the potential loss of federal grants – for > those who don’t know, the library’s Hoosier State Chronicles program > (https://newspapers.library.in.gov/) has been digitizing 100,000 pages > of Indiana newspapers thanks to a matching federal grant. They > recently got a grant to do another 100,000 pages. The library also > offers local Indiana libraries matching grants thanks to their funding > from the federal government – digitizing has been a big theme of the > local libraries that have been receiving these grants in the past > couple years. ... MT >

Ron Darrah's page no longer exists this morning. What's up with that? Sharon M. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Zach via" <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> To: INMONtgo@rootsweb.com, inparke@rootsweb.com, infounta@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:32:52 PM Subject: [InMontgo] Please go and comment if you feel so inclined :) I know I did - this is a crime :( http://indygenealogy.blogspot.com/2015/01/504-pence- proposes-eliminating-state.html Need this reversed/eliminated altogether :( FYI -- Governor Pence is proposing eliminating the genealogy department of the Indiana State Library - to me, that's unbelievable. Contact places for Pence Webpage:https://www.facebook.com/GovernorMikePence <https://www.facebook.com/GovernorMikePence> 200 W. Washington St., Rm. 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Then I sent an e-mail from here http://www.in.gov/gov/2333.htm kbz http://indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/ List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

http://indygenealogy.blogspot.com/2015/01/504-pence- proposes-eliminating-state.html Need this reversed/eliminated altogether :( FYI -- Governor Pence is proposing eliminating the genealogy department of the Indiana State Library - to me, that's unbelievable. Contact places for Pence Webpage:https://www.facebook.com/GovernorMikePence <https://www.facebook.com/GovernorMikePence> 200 W. Washington St., Rm. 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Then I sent an e-mail from here http://www.in.gov/gov/2333.htm kbz

The Indiana State Librarian has a very informative and specific break-down of what this would mean on the Indiana State Library website. A county librarian brought his message to my attention and pointed out how much she uses the Inspire search to help library patrons. It would be embarassing to be perhaps the only state in the union without a genealogy department in the state library. Sharon Mills ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Zach via" <inmontgo@rootsweb.com> To: inputnam@rootsweb.com, INMONtgo@rootsweb.com, infouNta@rootsweb.com, inparke@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 2:26:23 PM Subject: [InMontgo] Please go and comment if you feel so inclined :) I know I did - this is a crime :( http://indygenealogy.blogspot.com/2015/01/504-pence-proposes-eliminating-state.html Need this reversed/eliminated altogether :( http://indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/ List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

http://indygenealogy.blogspot.com/2015/01/504-pence-proposes-eliminating-state.html Need this reversed/eliminated altogether :(

Sorry about the couple of days with the pages down but they're up & running and doing great now thanks to Lena :) After several days of napping and 10 hours of sleep at night after re-retiring (this time from Crawfordsville HS after a 9-week maternity leave turned whole semester and the 1st time after more than two decades at Turkey Run HS) I finally have found some energy to add some goodies -- here ya' go -- ENJOY *Photos *-- Information on Fashion Studio and photographs - thanks Jerry S Richard and Martha Skelton - thanks John Log Cabin Restaurant & menu - thanks Jerry T Airport Car hop - neat - loved going there - fun photo - thanks to Jeanne Northup IGA - thanks Ron *Schools* -- 4 - Walnut Grove; Penn; Wasson & Green *Obituaries *-- 55 - mostly W's (thanks to Walt, Jack, Beth & Cathy) ENJOY :) indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/ Karen Bazzani Zach, County coordinator

Sorry, the sites are down -- hopefully, will be back up very soon :(

When I began the page below, my goal was to get 100 towns. At about that time, Jerry Turner & my daughter, Suzie decided to help -- they've found the majority of the ones since 100 - we just hit 375 -- unbelievable to know that there were so many towns in one Indiana county. I'm thinking we may have the most in all the counties. Of course, some existed for only a decade - some were "areas" but they were all here - amazing - thanks J&S for helping me (others did, too of course, but these two have really been at it non-step for a couple of years now) http://indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/history/twsp/ Note: towns are toward the bottom of the page - a very long list -- some have quite a bit on them; others are mentioned :( Anyone knows more towns or info on some, let me know -- thanks KZ

*_The Census Taker and the Genealogy Researcher_* It was the first day of census and all through the land; The pollster was ready...a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride, His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there; Toward a smell of fresh bread wafting up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face; And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water...as they sat at the table; And she answered his questions as best she was able. He asked of her children...yes she had quite a few; The oldest was twenty, the youngest was two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; His sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride; And she felt the faint stirring of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age... The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head; And saw her lips quivered for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot"; Was it Kansas...or Utah...or..Oregon...or not? They came from Lithuania; of that she was clear; But she wasn't quite sure of how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; They could read some, and write some...though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done; So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can only imagine his voice loud and clear; "May God bless you all for another ten years." **************************** Now picture a time warp...it's now you and me; As we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; As we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day; That the entries they made would affect us this way? If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel? And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen the words they impart; Through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. /Author Unknown /

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sharonmills68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Even though your later message said your mystery was solved (Yea! and some of the rest of us with unsolved mysteries are fiercely envious), your question has merit for another mystery in the future. You find everything relating to a probate (guardianship, administrator, inventory, receipts, partial and final reports) in the office of the county clerk. Sadly some counties have unwisely thrown away many vital documents like these, but they probably still have their some documents in ledgers that they have kept or microfilmed. These will give you summaries of what you are looking for....wills, partial and final reports mostly. 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. <br>

You're welcome -- wish you belonged to us :) On 12/8/2014 1:05 AM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: parthur64 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262.1.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Resolved! Another researcher contacted me, while looking for another Malinda Smith, she had to eliminate mine. She got me on the right track, which is not the orphan in Montgomery Co. Thanks to all for helping. Not all boards are as active as this one. Thanks again! > > 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. > > <br> > > > > http://indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INMONTGO-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: parthur64 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Resolved! Another researcher contacted me, while looking for another Malinda Smith, she had to eliminate mine. She got me on the right track, which is not the orphan in Montgomery Co. Thanks to all for helping. Not all boards are as active as this one. Thanks again! 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: parthur64 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the help! Don't know why I never thought of looking for the death record. Where do I find the probate records for adoptions, the same as wills? 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. <br>

check guardianship records, they are full of orphaned, and children from one parent being deceased. Depending on where the guardian may have been from or possible where the parents were from, so could take a while to find them. Also, the ones who took Melinda in could have been related, possible the wife. Maybe you need to research to see if one could have been brother or sister to the mother.   From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: INMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, December 5, 2014 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [InMontgo] Melinda C. Smith orphaned 1857-1860 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sharonmills68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Several thoughts:  (1) she may not have been the only orphaned Smith child, so look for others even in nearby counties; (2) the parents may have had property of value, so a probate may have occurred in Montgomery or a nearby county.  If so, a guardianship may have been established with a guardian bond and a final report by the guardian.  She may have had several till she turned 18, including documents in Gibson County.    (3)  She may have left a death certificate in Daviess Co which lists parents.  (4)  the parents may have been married other than Montgomery Co and perhaps other than Indiana.  You may have to follow quite a few Smiths to rule them out. (5) often relatives took in an orphaned child but not always.  Sometimes people were paid for the care of orphaned boarders, just like relatives were if there was money from an estate.  Hopefully something like these ideas will pay off for you. 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. <br> http://indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/ List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INMONTGO-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: sharonmills68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Several thoughts: (1) she may not have been the only orphaned Smith child, so look for others even in nearby counties; (2) the parents may have had property of value, so a probate may have occurred in Montgomery or a nearby county. If so, a guardianship may have been established with a guardian bond and a final report by the guardian. She may have had several till she turned 18, including documents in Gibson County. (3) She may have left a death certificate in Daviess Co which lists parents. (4) the parents may have been married other than Montgomery Co and perhaps other than Indiana. You may have to follow quite a few Smiths to rule them out. (5) often relatives took in an orphaned child but not always. Sometimes people were paid for the care of orphaned boarders, just like relatives were if there was money from an estate. Hopefully something like these ideas will pay off for you. 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. <br>

Here is the original query :) *After years of searching, I've finally found Melinda C Smith in the 1860 Montgomery Co. IN census. * *She is in the Lelfer household: Joseph-50, Martha E-44, Mary A-19, Lapol-17, Christain-14, Joseph-11, John-7, Melinda C Smith-3 (orphan). * *I know she was born Nov. 5, 1857, married William Clark Lamb on June 20, 1891, and died Oct. 29, 1913; buried in Walnut Hill Cem, Daviess Co. IN.* *I know her children, she was my GG Grandmother. This leaves me at a brick wall on her parents. * *The name "Lelfer" is probably misspelled. I did not find them in the 1850 or 1870 Census. There are too many possibilities for "Smith" in the 1850 census and no way to connect them because she was not born yet. If anyone knows anything about either of these family, your help would be greatly appreciated -- Then asked if she was a member of the listserve -- she is now :) WELCOME Pam :) Hope someone has the answer to who Melinda belongs to :( * On 12/4/2014 1:04 PM, Parthur64@aol.com wrote: > Thanks for posting for me. I do have an update. The name is Lefler. > They moved to Gibson Co. before the 1870 Census and the father died. > The mother is head of household and Melinda is still with them with no > special notes. In 1870 Gibson, she is still with them but for > relationship it says "other". She was married to William Clark Lamb > by the 1880 Census. I'm still trying to find her natural parents so > I'd love to hear from anyone researching the Smith family. > Pam Arthur

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: parthur64 Surnames: Smith, Lefler, Lamb Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.montgomery/1262/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have found Melinda Christine Smith living with the Joseph Lefler family in the Montgomery Co. 1860 Census. She is 3 years old and it clearly says "orphan". In 1870, the Lefler family has moved to Gibson Co. IN. Joseph has died and Martha is the HOH. Melinda is still with them and listed with the other children. They are still there in 1880 and for relationship it says "other". Birthplace of parents says IN but it is "do" with the other childrens. By 1890 she is married. I know she was born Nov. 5, 1857 in IN. On June 20, 1891, she married William Clark Lamb in Daviess Co. IN. Melinda died Oct. 29, 1913 in Daviess Co. IN. William was born Oct. 2, 1851 in Lawrence Co. IN and died April 12, 1933 in Daviess Co. IN. They are buried together at Walnut Hill Cem. They had the following children: Sarah Ethel-B: Apr. 13, 1892, Albert Ray-B: Oct. 10, 1894, and Tweedia Pauline-B: Nov. 11, 1896. I don't have a clue as to who Melinda's parents were. I've tried comparing the 1850 census and death records, looked for a Smith/Lefler marriage, and searched all the Smith marriages and deaths for Montgomery Co. I've also cross checked those with ancestry.com tree searches. There are some that could be right but no solid leads. If anyone has any information about her, it would be greatly 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. <br>

Don't usually send obituaries out (your mailbox would be full all the time) that I add but this one was a very precious one -- thought you'd be interested - kind of a tear-jerker though - be ware Source: Crawfordsville Star, June 8, 1882 Edson Russell Yount, son of Andrew and Lydia Young and grandson of Dan Yount, died at their house May 30, 1882, aged 7 years 9 months and 23 days. Having been a sufferer most of his life, the friends were aware that he was in a serious condition. But the boy of maturity was waiting for a great change. While suffering he asked them to pray; after a session of prayer, while alone with his Pa, he called to him in a clear, calm and loving voice, "Come Pa, I want to tell you good-bye; I expect to be in the spirit world before morning. If I die I want to meet you in Heaven." Then he called for each of his friends in turn. To his Ma he siad, "Good-bye, you dear, good Mamma. I'm not afraid to die. I hope we'll meet again." Good by, Phebe, if I die, I'll go to Heaven and want to meet you there. Grandma is there. To his cousin, Mrs. Alice Drake, "Good-bye, Alice. Tell Tiffia I love him and if I don't get well I want to meet him and if I do get well, tell him I'll be a good boy. Dear little sister, Mary, Good-bye, I hope we'll meet again. Grandpa, good-bye. Your prayer was sweet. If I don't get well I hope we'll meet again. Aelisa, good-bye. I may live till morning and I may not. We can't tell. I hope we'll meet in Heaven." Then he wished for the Doctor and Uncle Byron, he wanted to see them. After this he again felt severe pains and said, "Wll, Ma, I thought I had suffered enough, but I guess not, but I'll try and bear it patiently." A few moment before he died he exclaimed, "Pa, don't you see" -- as if visions of glory were rising before him. His life and character were beautiful and he appreciated things beyond his years; but our loss is his gain. P.

Giving my first genealogy workshop in a VERY LONG time :( :) TOMORROW. This is what I'm going to do (only have a couple of hours) -- anyone think of anything I'm missing? *GENEALOGY GURUING **J****by: Karen Bazzani Zach 9-27-2014CHS karen.zach@sbcglobal.net* *Forms/ Charts* (or if you're really interested, get a genealogy program for your computer -- I've almost always used but tried a couple of others -- Family Tree Maker -- easy to use; price isn't cheap but very reasonable compared to some of the other ones plus it makes books and the whole works but do check others out)- you can get the same ones free that I'm using this evening at this site: http://dept.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/ <http://dept.cs.williams.edu/%7Ebailey/genealogy/> *Pedigree Chart* -- this form is for your DIRECT ancestors (gma' and gpa's -- NOT aunts/uncles/cousins) -- begin with you as #1; your father (father's line on top; mother's on bottom) is #2 and mother #3 -- your father's father is #4 (it always doubles), father's mother #5; your mother's father #6 and mother's mother #7 and so on.This is sometimes called an ancestor chart (as well as a couple of other names) *Family Record Sheet* -- this is where you enter all family members (I suggest if you have more than one marriage for a man, you do a page with each wife if there are children with both).I tried to find one with Name & Spouse as I like them so that the family you are following can always be the top but any is fine.Fairly self-explanatory to fill-out.What you don't know is the basis of what you'll research to discover!Have fun! *Other Forms* -- (several can be obtained at above site but there are many other places on the net to find them) -- there are many other forms you can use -- I especially liked census forms when I began.Makes it easy to see the progression of the family that way and since each 10-year census is different, this is a good way to organize the info.Cemetery forms are great especially if you #1 have many relatives in one cemetery and/ or you plan to index or put a cemetery on find-a-grave. *Note:* there are several places on the net (and CDPL has some, too or I can send you one) to get these *Societies / Genealogy Groups* -- Believe me, you can join-up with about 100 groups pertaining to genealogy.Some of the ones I've been in and have enjoyed (saving money -- not in any now really but three local genealogy societies -- just an FYI -- some Historical Societies are now getting into Genealogy finally realizing that Genealogy is History and History is Genealogy while others still feel they are two separate entities -- there are TRULY HUNDREDS of these groups DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) -- http://www.dar.org/.To join, you must have had a direct ancestor (gpa') in the American Revolution, although he did not necessarily have fought but perhaps provided aide (horses, food, transport...). Charlemagne -- http://www.charlemagne.org/-- by the way - almost everyone is a descendant of Charlemagne.He is my husband and my direct ancestor, making us 23^rd cousins, once removed. Indiana Genealogical Society <http://www.indgensoc.org/> -- I was secretary for this group about the first 6-7 years.They have super genealogical workshops a couple of times a year. And ..... just about 100 +++++ more.Search away on the net as 99% of them have websites.There are societies for *Genealogy Links on Net* genforum.com <genforum.com>-- love this one especially for beginners but take EVERYTHING then prove it JThis one is literally a forum -- leave a message about your ancestor and see who might answer it -- had great luck here and some not-so-excited (as in never heard from 'em). familysearch.org -- this is the Mormon Church (Latter Day Saints site -- free search but do refined one or you'll be stuck on ONE question all day J) Find-a-grave -- http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi-- a great site (again, be careful, however, as many people who have done the graves aren't genealogy and guess at relationships -- check it out.Now, over 121 million graves you can search. Genweb -- I'll show ya' one of my 3 (I've had 5 different ones through the years) and explain these -- you can get to the state (top right -- click on the icon) & national (top left -- click) one via my Montgomery County page -- http://indianagenweb.com/inmontgomery/ CDPL (Crawfordsville District Public Library -- http://www.cdpl.lib.in.us/databases.php) -- we work super well together.There are several fantastic databases I'll show you if most of you have Montgomery County connections, if not, check out the library where your ancestor lived -- some are better, but do be prepared, many have nothing.Just like the above GenWeb pages LState libraries -- Indiana <http://www.in.gov/library/databases.htm>'s has some databases you might want to peruse -- Illinois does too but some have nothing. facebook.com -- yes, facebook JThere are hundreds of "family pages," pages with hometown connections (C'ville has two that I know of); high school connections ..... *Cautions* There are several cautions -- THINK -- best resource for genealogy.Look at your charts often -- if your grandfather was born in 1890 and you think you found his grandfather, super but look again -- the great grandfather you are about to put down has the same name BUT was born in 1885.NOT the gpa'.Go back a step and check again.CAREFUL -- of already done genealogies they are often like above -- booboos galore LRecheck their work -- if you are satisfied then go for it and put the names on your chart.It is always BEST to have real proof -- obituaries; death records (I just do these for direct ancestors otherwise EXPENSIVE which is also another caution unless you're loaded with big bucks); tombstones; county histories; club histories; yearbooks (list is endless).Lots more but these'll get ya' started.