Merrifield Pottorff married Jennette (Nettie) Mallory in 1871, Morgan Co. IN. They had a son (Zara ? D.) abt 1874. The 1880 census has the family in Ashland Twp., Morgan Co., IN. The 1900 and 1910 censuses have Merrifield and Nettie in Gosport, Owen Co., IN. In addition Nettle's brother Murray Mallory is living with the couple. By 1920 Nettie is widowed; the census shows Nettie as head of the household with brother Murray still living there. I am seeking any additional information on this family. Thanks in advance. Regards, Bill Mallory

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Listmembers: Just to let all of you know that I will be out of town on vacation beginning Monday the 10th of June until Sunday the 16th, so I will not be placing info on the website during that time. I will however be loading it up prior to leaving, so if you have anything you want to get on the page, please submit it to me now. In the interim my father, Dick Carter at [email protected] will be overseeing the mailing list and the website. I ask that between those dates you submit anything you have to him so as to not overload my mailbox while I am gone. I will be checking my mail from a remote location, but will not be adding to the website from there. The following items have been added to the site in the past 2 days: How Owen County Got Its Shape Revolutionary Veterans that Settled in Owen county Tip #26 Expect the Unexpected Most Wanted-- Arlitta Chambers Marion Township History Montgomery Township History What paper & date to find articles on Physicians of Owen county 1819 Map of Owen county (with only 3 counties) 1876 Map of Owen county Liberty Cemetery of Greene County Owen County Natives in Edgar County Illinois in 1850 Indenture of 1839 Title Dispute of 1842 (lots of surnames) Pleasant Bethel Cemetery Steubenville Cemetery I will no doubt be adding a few more items in the next few days. So please submit anything you may want on there now, don't forget to submit those reunions coming up and a word report for some new featured families. Debbie Jennings Sweet Owen and Surrounding Areas <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html</A> Our Kentuckiana Home <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html</A>

I am looking for information on the following: John Chambers b. 1778 in NC married Mary Deem They had the following children: William H. Chambers b. 1798 in Ohio m. Mary Perry Alexander Chambers b. 15 Oct 1807 in Scott, KY m Mary Pack James Chambers b. about 1810 in Washington, Ohio m. Cassandra Pack John Chambers b. about 1812 in Ohio m Esther Pack Child Chambers b. about 1815 in Ohio Child Chambers b. about 1818 in Ohio Child Chambers b. about 1822 in Bartholomew county , IN Child Chambers b. about 1824 in Bartholomew county, IN Elizabeth Chambers b. about 1828 in Ohio William Chambers b. about 1829 in Ohio Louisa J. Chambers b. about 1830 in Ohio Joseph Chambers b. about 1833 in Ninevah twp, Bartholomew county, IN I realized that none of these locations are in Owen county, however, I have reason to think that one of the unknown children may have ended up in Owen county and I am desperate!! Debbie Jennings Sweet Owen and Surrounding Areas <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html</A> Our Kentuckiana Home <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html</A>

In a message dated 06/05/2002 10:04:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << I am seeking 1920 census enumeration information for Murray Mallory, Owen Co., Wayne Twp., ED 230, Page 8A. The on-line image is either lost or misindexed. >> It is Image 15, District 230, Gosport, line 4, fam #187. Living with his sister, Nettie Poterff. Glorianne

I am seeking 1920 census enumeration information for Murray Mallory, Owen Co., Wayne Twp., ED 230, Page 8A. The on-line image is either lost or misindexed. Thanks in advance. Regards, Bill Mallory

The following items have been added to the Sweet Owen website: Steubenville Cemetery in Marion township Pleasant Bethel/Greenbriar Cemetery in Jefferson township. Township Histories for: Morgan, Montgomery and Jefferson townships Debbie Jennings Sweet Owen and Surrounding Areas <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html</A> Our Kentuckiana Home <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html</A>

I am looking to connect my Washington ADAMS with his proper parents and ancestors. Washington ADAMS was born in OHio in 1811, however, in the 1830 census we find a Washington ADAMS living in Owen County, Wayne Township Indiana as living alone and being between the ages of 15-20. This matches our Washington ADAMS. Is there anyone out there researching this area that could help us trace our Washington ADAMS. In the 1840 census, Washington was living in Lagrange county. We know he married Laura HILL in 1832 in Lagrange county, Indiana. She was the daughter of Dr. Moses Hill. This Hill family was from NY. Thank you for your help. Perry Adams San Carlos, California

I'm hoping that someone can help me with burial information. I am looking for Adam SURBER and his wife, Artimace/Artemissia (Mayfield) SURBER. Adam died in 1849, "near Gosport", and is supposed to be buried in Gosport. Artimace died 9 Feb 1863, but my information says that she died in Pulaski Co., KY (which is where they lived before moving to IN). Can someone help me with this information? Thanks so much! Doy Doy Louise Groenenberg Yakima, WA ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

I would appreciate any listings for Stevens/Stephens, Starrett, and Williams families. Thank you, [email protected]

OWEN COUNTY INDIANA MARRIAGES 1819-1844 McGinnis, William Chambers, Mary Ann March 19 1835

Debbie On page 102 0f 1994 History in second column it notes that a Rev William McGinnis preached the firs Methodist sermon in Gosport!! Bruce

Everyone, I was not the one asking for the lookup. It was Debbie Jennings. Please respond to her or the list if you have information. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Carter" <[email protected]> To: "Ray W. Justus" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 5:04 AM Subject: RE: [INOWEN] 1840 and 1850 census lookup needed I have a Wm and Mary Mitchelltree McGinnis,probably born in Nicholas Co Ky, 1780's...

Debbie, I didn't find a William in 1840 or 1850. I did find one in 1860 in neighboring Monroe County. MCGINNIS, WILLIAM State: Indiana Year: 1860 County: Monroe County Township: Bloomington Township Page: 724 Date: July 19, 1860 Here are more details: William 48 M Maryland - M. E. Minister Ann B. 48 F New Jersey Alma B. 16 F Indiana - Teach Com School Sarah I. 14 F Indiana Martha J. S. 20 F Indiana - Teach Com School Swan A. 8 F Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 11:26 AM Subject: [INOWEN] 1840 and 1850 census lookup needed I need a census lookup for the following family in both the 1840 and 1850 census: William McGinnis Mary Ann wife Children are unknown, I am interested in the birth place of Mary Ann. And for the presence of all in the household in 1840. Thanks for any help Debbie Jennings

I need a census lookup for the following family in both the 1840 and 1850 census: William McGinnis Mary Ann wife Children are unknown, I am interested in the birth place of Mary Ann. And for the presence of all in the household in 1840. Thanks for any help Debbie Jennings Sweet Owen and Surrounding Areas <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html</A> Our Kentuckiana Home <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html</A>

I am needing a census lookup in the 1840 Owen county census for the surname of Chambers.This would be in the townships of Taylor, Montgomery, Harrison or Wayne. Thanks Debbie Jennings Sweet Owen and Surrounding Areas <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html</A> Our Kentuckiana Home <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/kentuckianahomeindex.html</A>

Chambers, James State: Indiana Year: 1840 County: Owen Township: Grayson Page: 106 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Chambers, Robert State: Indiana Year: 1840 County: Owen Township: Grayson Page: 106 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Chambers, James State: Indiana Year: 1840 County: Owen Township: Washington Page: 90 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Chambers, Elijah State: Indiana Year: 1840 County: Owen Township: Washington Page: 94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Chambers, John State: Indiana Year: 1840 County: Owen Township: Washington Page: 94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Chambers, Zachariah State: Indiana Year: 1840 County: Owen Township: Washington Page: 94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------

Re: My Previous latter, re: Montgomery... Here are the references... Thanks Dick Carter [email protected] Taylor Township Taylor Township was created in December 1846 being carved out of Montgomery and Jennings Townships and presumably named after Zachary Taylor who was the field commander during the contemporary Mexican War. ___________________________- Montgomery Township Montgomery Township was one of the three originals created March 4, 1819 and contained the entire north half of the county. It underwent many boundary changes until September 1861 when the final change was made. It was presumably named after Major General Richard Montgomery an American Revolutionary officer who captured Montreal and was killed leading the assault on Quebec (Dec. 31, 1775). ________________________________ Jennings Township Jennings Township was created in September 1846 from a portion of Montgomery Township and the five easternmost sections of Jackson Township. The boundary has had slight modifications of its boundaries with both Jackson and Morgan Townships. The present boundary dates from September 1861. It was named in honor of Governor Jonathan Jennings by his relative Theodore Jennings who purchased 1,000 acres there in 1841 __________________________________ Jackson Township Jackson Township was created in January of 1834 from the northern part of Morgan Township. It gave up its five eastern most sections to Jennings Township in September 1846. It presumably named after Andrew Jackson.

I have seen a reference that until 1842, Montgomery twp., Owen Co., included the entire northern half of Owen Co. (I cannot find the reference now.) Taylor, Harrison, and the rest of the northern Townships were established about 1842... My question: Does anyone have a map showing the sections for Montgomery prior to 1842. Thanks. Dick Carter [email protected]