About 21 Feb 1906 a body was found strewn for about two miles along a railroad track east of Greencastle. I would like very much to obtain copies of newspaper articles about this gruisome discovery on that day and perhaps several days later. Thanks [email protected]

This letter was written by one of the 41 current volunteers at the Indiana State Archives. Last year we contributed volunteers hours to equal 2 1/2 paid employees. I did not write the letter, but I support this position totally. Please act if you value or use the Archives. Sharon Mills WARNING! Records For Your Genealogical Research and historical documents that chronicle indiana history Are At Risk Background: During his term, Governor O’Bannon appointed Co-Directors of the Indiana Commission on Public Records (ICPR). Dr. Alan January was placed in charge of The Indiana State Archives and Records Center. The other Co-Director (CD2) was placed in charge of Forms Management and Micrographics (basically the downtown operation) as well as budget matters. They were jointly responsible for Records Preservation. (See for more info.) While overseeing the operation of the Archives, Dr. January has nurtured a volunteer program that has allowed researchers the opportunity to access records, both on site and via the internet, that were previously not available - primarily because the bare-bones Archives staff did not have the time to process those records. Under Dr. January’s guidance, the volunteers have broken records each year for the number of hours worked toward making this information available to you. When Governor Daniels took office, one of the demands placed on him was to appoint directors of many State agencies and offices, including the ICPR. Until such time as he made those appointments, the current directors remained in place. Apparently at some time this year (probably in January) CD2 was appointed as Acting Director over the entire ICPR operation. I say ‘apparently’ because at no time was anyone at the Indiana State Archives, employee or volunteer, officially notified of this change in leadership. Why should this change concern you? CD2 has made some decisions since acting as interim director that potentially have a negative effect on your genealogy research: · CD2 denied the acceptance of a delivery of confidential state records. These records were consequently left on an open receiving dock at the Government Center downtown until the Governor’s Office was asked to intervene. · CD2 had planned to destroy more than fifty skids of historic and valuable newspapers even though the ICPR had previously made a signed agreement to store them for the Indiana State Library. · CD2 has asked State Archives employees (purportedly in an effort to get caught up with the backlog created by the lack of sufficient employees) to “sample” records. CD2’s intent, in one example, is to randomly pull complete records from the Indiana Dept. of Corrections, while keeping only the photo and record cards (not the entire record) for the remainder of the prisoners. Imagine if the full records of notorious figures like John Dillinger, Stephen Judy and Mike Tyson – just to name a few – were not part of those “sample” records. imagine if the full records of one of your relatives was not included in those samples. Because of the interim appointment, CD2 seems to be the obvious candidate for permanent appointment to the Director position. The State’s fiscal year begins July 1st, which means the funds may be available to fill the position permanently, so the clock is ticking. As volunteers who devote time to preserving these historic records, it is most discomforting to imagine a director who does not place the necessary value on the retention of this priceless information. Remember, these are PUBLIC records, which means they are YOUR records. Are these examples of how you want your records maintained? What can you do? If this issue is important to you, please take the time to write, e-mail or call any or all of the following contacts and request that the current Acting Director of the ICPR NOT be selected as the permanent Director. In addition, if you have knowledge of Dr. Alan January’s dedication to preserving our past, please feel free to ask that he be placed in the position of permanent ICPR Director. Contacts: Mitch Daniels, Indiana Governor: Phone: 317-232-4567 US Mail: Office of the Governor Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797 Indiana General Assembly: Internet: www.in.gov/legislative/contact/index.html Betsy Burdick, Director of Cabinet & Agency Affairs: Phone: 317-233-9997 Address: c/o Governor’s Office Room 206 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204-2728 Internet: [email protected] Jon Vanator, Assistant to Intergovernmental Affairs: Phone: 317-233-4198 Address: c/o Governor’s Office Room 105 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204-2728 Internet: [email protected]

P S... See previous email.... The name could be Melvina Arend...Thanks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Can anyone tell me who Thelma AREND was. She was apparently in Owen Co., Harrison Twp., or Gosport, Wayne Twp., about 1912... Thanks. Dick Carter [email protected]

Can anyone tell me who Thelma AREND was. She was apparently in Owen Co., Harrison Twp., or Gosport, Wayne Twp., about 1912... Thanks. Dick Carter [email protected]

Does anyone have access to the records for Bainbridge Cemetery? If so, I would like to know if James M. and Phebe Baker are buried there, and if they are, I would like to have the dates. They both seem to have vanished after 1870. A probable brother to James is buried in Bainbridge so they might also be there. Thanks, Jim . . James R. Baker, Jr. (jrbakerjr) Free Genealogy Databases http://www.jrbakerjr.com . .

I have Ellis/Elias Wright son of Nelson Wright and Caroline Foster with children Ollie and Paul Wright. Is this the Ellis Wright who married Ida Wood (previously married to Andrew McKamey) living in Jefferson Township, Putnam County, Indiana in the 1900 census? thank you Herb & Carol Arkin Orlando, Florida

Does anyone know how far back the Courthouse has Wills and Probate records? I want to send for several between 1850 and 1880, if they have records that far back. Thanks, Jim . . James R. Baker, Jr. (jrbakerjr) Free Genealogy Databases http://www.jrbakerjr.com . .

Sarah Hodge died abt.1868, looking for a Walnut Church Grave Yard, it is said she was buried there, her husband Drury Hodge died 1840 and is buried in Reeves-Hodge Cemetery, Greencastle, In Thanks for you help. Janet

I received this information this morning. I hope it will be helpful to Trail descendants. According to page 114 of the Owen County Cemetery book published by the Major Abraham Owen DAR Chapter, Reeves Cemetery is in Section 28, Jackson Tw, Owen Co. Mary and Baswell Trail have a double marker. Mary died 1853, no dates for Baswell. On page 116: "Reeves or Reaves Cemetery was moved from an area which was covered by the Cataract Lake to a place which is part of the Cunot Cemetery. It is now in Section 28 and could be considered a part of Cunot or Needmore Cemetery, Jackson Tw, Owen County. Sharon Bryant

Hi,I am a newbie to the list,I am looking for lost cousins related to The Tuttle line in Putnam County. The line is William H Tuttle son of Thomas Conant Tuttle,I heard his gggreat garnd daughter still lives at the old property The old house is gone,My gggrandpa was Williams Brother Thomas C Tuttle.who married Elizabeth Underwood,well bye 4 now ,hope someone can connect thanks for any help. Jerry Tuttle jr

Am listing the information that I have on this extended family. If you can fill out any information on the children and their famlies, would most appreciate hearing from you. Rev. Thomas Broadstreet was bn abt 1775, believed to be North Carolina, died 1858 in Putnam County IN. He came to Putnam County by 1830 as that is where he first appears in Census records. His wife Lurany/Luriana was bn abt 1782 in North Carolina and died 2 May 1857 in Broadpark, IN Their children: 1.John bn 1807 North Carolina died after 1880 in Putnam County. On 9 Oct 1826 he married Malinda Little. In 1830 he married Elizabeth Hibbs 2.Asena bn 3 Dec 1808, Edgecomb County, NC died after 1880 in Hendricks County IN. on2 Aug 1827 she marred James Hibbs 3. female bn 1810 4. female bn 1811 5. Thomas bn 1813 in Indiana died aft 1880 in Hendricks Co IN. On 19 Jul 1836 in Morgan Co IN he married Jane Eliza Gentry. 6. James bn 1815 in Washington Co IN died 23 Oct 1881 in Putnam Co IN. On 9 Mar 1840 in Morgan Co In he married Melvina America Gentry. 7. Mary Ann bn 9 Mar 1817, Clark Co In died 9 Dec 1881 in Hendricks Co In. On 29 Dec 1836 in Putnam Co In she married Daniel Osborn III. 8. Samuel bn abt 1820 in Indiana possibly Jackson County. On 1 Jul 1841 in Clermont County OH he was married to Amanda M. McGrew. Have not been able to find this family anywhere on census records. 9. Rhoda bn 4 Jan 1822 probably Jackson County died bef 1857. On 1 Jun 1840 in pUtnam County she was married to Elisha Wood. Elisha remarried on 8 Sep 1857 to Phebe Phillips. 10. Laura bn abt 1825 in Putnam County IN believed to have died in Nebraska. On 3 Nov 1843 in Putnam Co she was married John Nelson Morton. This is my direct line. 11. Rachel bn 1824/25 Putnam County died after 1860 census. On 5 Apr 1849 in Putnam County she was married to John Wallace. 12. Avarelah Evaline bn 1826 Putnam Co IN died after 1900 in Wabash County IN. On 1 Feb 1852 in Putnam Co she was married to Edmund Heavenridge. 13. Eliza Ann bn 9 Mar 1823 in Putnam Co IN died aft 1880 in Cass County MO. On 9 Mar 1840 in Putnam Co she was married to James Madison Morton who is a brother to John Nelson Morton. If you connect to any of these families would love to hear from you. Pat

Hello, I would like to confirm my list of children for Basil and Polly Trail. Information from census reports and marriage records. Clarissa Ellen b c 1828 Elizabeth b c 1830 Jane Caroline b c 1832 Mary b c 1837 John H. b c 1838 Martha b c 1842 Sarah b c 1844 Amanda b c 1846 James M. b c 1848 1840 census shows the presence of 7 females (plus Polly). I have the names of only four. Can anyone tell me the names, birthdates, burial places, etc. of the other three? Thanks, Sharon Bryant P.S. I am attempting to properly document the Trail lineage to go along with Y-DNA testing. My son is a grandson of James Noble Trail.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 18, 1909 H.W. GITTINGER received a telegram from Omaha, on Saturday, stating that his uncle, J.H. WEST, had just died at the home of his son, C.L. WEST, in that city.  The funeral was held there on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and the remains taken to Flagler, Colorado, his late home, for interment.  He  was one of the pioneers of Lucas County, coming from Putnam County, Indiana, and settling in Washington Township, in 1848.  Several years since he removed from Lucas County and later settled at Flagler, Colorado.  Not long since his physician told him that it would be better for him to change climate and get into a lower altitude but his trouble, coupled with the decline of old age, was of such a nature that it proved unavailing, and the results were as above.  He leaves a wife and a son, C.L. WEST, of Omaha, and a daughter, MRS JOHNSTON, of Flagler, Colo.  Of the original family there is but one surviving member, W.A. WEST, of Eureka, Montana.  Deceased was near 85 years of age. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 30, 2005 [email protected] http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm posted at this site with Nancee's permission

Hello all - Would someone be able to look up an obituary for me? I do have the exact death date in 1994. Thank you for any help- Ahlive

I am looking for a Obituary or Death Record on a Amma Mullinix that died 3-23-1910, I found her husband as Widowed with children in the 1910 Censes living in Greencastle Twp, Putnam Co, In. Please will someone help me in finding some record on her. Thanks so much. Beth

RE: HURT, Cyrus W. d. Oct 11, 1881 age 40, buried Lower Boone Cemetery. I'm trying to find out why he died at such a young age. Would like to find out 1) directions to Lower Boone Cemetery, 2) where to get a death certificate for 1881 and 3)what newspapers may have archives for this time period and place. Also where is the best place, eg. historical society, library, etc. for genealogical research in Putnam County. Thank you BJR

Need information on the following Bakers. All 4 were married in Wayne Co., then went to Putnam. I THINK at least 3 of them may have been brothers, raised by Nicholas and Susan Connett. That's what I'm trying to prove. James M. Baker, wife Phebe (there in 1860-1870, then vanished) Henry Baker, wife Susan (there in 1850, then vanished) Lorenzo Baker, wife Eliza ( there briefly in 1851 then went to Gasconade Co., Missouri, died 1870's) Sylvester Baker, wife Hulda (there 1850 through 1880, probably died there about 1881) No census help needed. They have been thoroughly researched on the census. I need help on a local level, if possible. Thanks, Jim . . James R. Baker, Jr. Free Genealogy Databases http://www.jrbakerjr.com .

I would urge all Bakers to get the Baker DNA Test. The cost is about $100 through the Group. It's simple to do. They mail you a test kit. You swab the inside of your cheek, put the swab inside the bottle, mail it back, and wait for the results. A male named Baker must take the test. A group of 300 Baker researchers are trying to find who connects to whom, thus allowing the sharing of family information. We welcome any Baker's world wide to join us. Please join us at the Baker Ancestors group. Surnames in Project: Baker, Bakker, Beaker, Boecher, Le Baker Requirements: Since a Surname Project in essence traces members of a family that share a common surname, and females (a) don't carry their father's Y-DNA, and (b) acquire a new surname by the way of marriage, in order to be relevant to the Surname Project, the tested individual must be a male that wants to check his paternal line (father's father's father's...). The test to be ordered is either the Y-DNA12, Y-DNA25 or Y-DNA37, and females should look for a brother or cousin with that surname to be tested. Females can also order a test for themselves, which will be the mtDNA or mtDNAPlus, but the results of this test cannot be tied to the Surname Project. For more information: http://www.bakerdna.net/ Note: I have no financial interest in this project. I'm just a Baker who has taken the test and would like to see Bakers from all lines take it. My Test proved a connection that I had been trying to prove with documents for over 40 years. Jim . . . James R. Baker, Jr. Free Genealogy Databases http://www.jrbakerjr.com .

SYLVESTER A. BAKER and Hulda Hendricks were married in 1847 in Wayne county, then later went to Putnam Co. I'm trying to find his parents' names. IF he is the person I think he is, he was raised by a Susan Connett (Conant)who was in Wayne in 1840, then also went to Putnam. His father, John Baker, died in Kentucky and his mother, Susan, remarried to Nicholas Connett. Nicholas died in Ohio. There were two sons, the other may be the LORENZO BAKER who also married in Wayne. He went to Illinois, then Missouri. Any help would be appreciated. I've been trying to find the two sons of John Baker and Susan Connett for a long time. Thanks, Jim

Jack H. Carter (1860 U.S. Census) INDIANA Series: M653 Roll: 284 Page: 592 Richard.....looks like this is him.....there is another Carter living next door, possibly a brother. Am sending you an attachment with the full census page. Nancy : ) N.J.Skinner White : [email protected] My Family Tree Page &  My Family and more "Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past." (Deuteronomy 32:7a)