Does anyone have information on a James Nelson Sellers or Eliza Ann Chambers? I have James Nelson as son of William Harvey Sellers and Mariah Williams, being born sometime in 1831 in Putnam Co. He married Eliza Ann Chambers in Maries County, Mo. In 1862. Birth location of Eliza is unknown but I show the year as 1840. James Nelson died 4/1/1867 in Phelps Co., Mo. Eliza remaaried to a John Hatton 12/31/1876. They had 3 children: William Harvey Sellers 5/4/1863 George Washington Sellers 4/11/1865 John Jacob Sellers 2/14/1867 All three children were born in Phelps Co., Mo. I'm hoping to locate a copy of a birth certificate or some record for James and Eliza naming their parents, etc. Thanks in advance, Roger Sellers

Looking for information on Cynthia, Nancy and Tighlman/Tilghman Rogers/Rodgers. Their father was Sanford Rogers. Last tracked Cynthia in the 1850 Washington twp., Putnam Co., Indiana census at age 14 with family. By the time 1860 census she was not listed with the family. Tighlman was listed in the 1850 and 1860 census with the family. By 1870 the family moved to Posey Twp., Clay Co. and either of them are with the family. Tighlman later was found in the 1900 Washington twp., Putnam Co, Census. I think that Cynthia most likely married between 1850 and 1860, but to whom? The Rogers/Rodgers family goes as such: Sanford Rogers and wife Rachel White, children: Cynthia 1836, Simpson 1838, Serilda 1840, Tighlman April 1843, Elias 1845/46, John W. 1850, Nancy about 1851, Sarah N. April 11, 1855, Harriet 1858 and Henry Sanford 1859. Tighlman was listed as alive on April 4, 1901 and living in Brazil, Indiana in Sanford's obit. The mother to all these children died between 1870 and 1880. If anyone would have any information on Rachel White-Rogers or any of the for mention family members it would be deeply appreciated. I think that Rachel must have died between 1870 and 1871 when the family almost all of them moved to Pottawatomie Co, Kansas in 1871 by Sanford's obit. He was listed living with his daughter Sarah and family as a widow in the 1880 census. I can be contacted at [email protected] Sincerely, Eva

Does anyone have information or know where I might locate birth information for a James Nelson Sellers. Born in 1831, Putnam County, IN.? I'm not sure of the exact date. I show him marrying an Eliza Ann Chambers in 1862, Maries Co., Mo. If correct, I have parents for him of: William Harvey Sellers (b. 1808 Garrard Co., KY.) Mariah Williams (b. 1818 location unknown.) They had 9 children I only show 3 children for James Nelson and Eliza Ann Sellers. Any information is appreciated. Regards, Roger Sellers

To anyone researching the John CARTER,b 1-2-1813, Ky., Ludwell CARTER Born 1837, Owen Co., In., lines... I have seen Ludwell listed many times on various records and articles as F.Ludwell CARTER... Can anyone tell me what the "F" stood for? Thanks much. Dick Carter [email protected]

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting this here with the hope that it will interest or benefit one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 1] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 2 (6 Nov 1868 – 24 Jul 1889) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record. The following will was recorded by the Putnam County Indiana clerk from a certified copy of the will of John Evans of Clark County Kentucky, who left land in Putnam County, Indiana. Page 264 “John Evans Will – Certified Copy” Evans John Will. In the name of God Amen, I, John Evans of Clark County do hereby make and publish this as my last will and testament. First – I give and devise to my daughter Sally Ann Bratton, the tract of land which I purchased at the sale of the real estate of Obediah Dooley deceased and which was conveyed to me by Ellis Dean as Com= missioner, that is all of said land that has not been heretofore conveyed by me to other persons, and said Sally Ann Bratton is to have said land during her natural life, and after her death it is to belong to her children then living and the descendants of any of them that may be dead. I have heretofore giv= en said Sally Ann Bratton a Negro boy named Lewis. Second. I give and devise to my daughter Polly Allen the wife of William W. Allen, three fourths of the tract of land Conveyed to me by James Allen & wife, the whole tract containing one hundred and sixty seven acres and forty two hundredths or thereabouts, the other fourth part of said tract be= longs to said William W. Allen who now resides upon said land, and said Polly Allen is to have the land hereby devised to her during the term of her natural life, and at her death, I give it to her children then living and the descendants of any of them that may have died; said land is situated in Putnam County Indiana. Third, I have given my son John money and property equal in my estimation to what I have given to my daughter in the foregoing devises to them. Fourth. I give and be= [illegible …] Thomas J. Evans the tract of land conveyed to my […illegible] his heirs, that is all that tract of land except about fourteen acres and three quarters that was lost by my father in his life time by a suit brought against him on an adverse title, and said Thomas J Evans is to have said land during his natural life and at his death I give it to his children then liv= ing and the descendants of any of them that may have died and I also give said Thomas J Evans a Negro boy named Henry. Fifth I also devise to my daughter Polly Allen the sum of Five hundred dollars and said Five hundred dollars is to remain in the hands of my Executor, hereafter named for the benefit of my said daughter Polly, and it is to be used by them as her trustees in whatever way they may think it most to her advantage. Sixth. I own other land which belonged to my father and which I purchased of his heirs after his death, and I will it and all other balances of my estate of every description which I own at my death, to be equally di= vided among my four children, after the payment of my debts and the expen= ses of Administrators, but this division if not to take place until after the death of my wife, to whom I give during her natural life, all the land not specifically devised to my two daughters and to my son Thomas, and I also give unto her during her natural life the slaves, Andy, Betty and Jefse, But said Andy’s to be free under my father’s will at the age of thirty nine years. I also leave my wife during her life all my household and Kitchen furniture, and also two mares, two cows, and such farming implements as she may wish to keep, and also as may [sic] hogs as may be necefsary to furnish her with meat, and so much provisions including meat and breadstuff as may be necefsary for her support for a year, and corn enough to keep her stock dur= ing a year. When Andy becomes free he is to be paid one hundred dollars. Page 265 Out of the money arising from the sale of my stock after my death, which is not contained in the devise to my wife. My slaves Eliza, Mary, and Martha and all other property belonging to me not herein heretofore willed, I direct to be divided among my four children equally first paying my debts out of the same if any. I hereby appoint my two sons John Evans and Thomas J Evans and my son-in-law David Bratton the Executors of this my last will and testament. Witnefs my hand this 30th day of October 1861. John Evans. Attest. Jams Simpson Jas. C. Brown (Proof) “Clark County Court, February Term 1st day of March 1870 A wri= ting purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Evans deceased and this day produced in open Court, and proved according to law by the oaths of James Simpson and Jos. C. Brown subscribing witnefses whereof and adjudged by the Court to be the true last will and testament of said John Evans deceased, and ordered to be recorded, the same being duly stamped with Internal Revenue stamp of the denomination of $7“/“ as requested by Act of Congrefs. Att. Cert. John Catherwood Clerk “State of Kentucky, Clark County I, E.W. Combs, Clerk of the Clark County Court, do certify that the fore= going writing is a true copy of John Evans, deceased, will, which will is re= corded in my office in Will Book A pages 195 and 196. Witness my hand and seal of office at Winchester, Kentucky, February 26, 1878 E.W. Combs Clerk {LS}” State of Putnam County} SS. The foregoing certi= fied copy of will filed and recorded in pursuance of an Order therefore entered in Probate Order Book, No. 15, page 101 and I certify that this foregoing is a true and complete copy of said certified copy of said last Will and Testament of said John Evans, deceased, and proof and certificate of Pro= bate thereof. Witnefs, my hand, this 9” day of March 1878. M.R. Bridges, Clk. By M.B. Rudisell Dpty.

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting my transcription of this will here with the hope that it will interest or benefit one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 2] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 3 (23 Sep 1889-9 Jun 1902) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record. Page 36 Orlena C. Moore’s Will I Orlena C. Moore of sound mind and memory make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills. Item 1. I direct that all my debts and liabili= ties of my estate be promptly paid out of the final moneys realized from my estate. Item 2. I give devise and bequeath unto my sis= ters Theresa L. Moore, Jennie A Moore and Cordelia C. Moore all my estate both real and personal to be held and enjoyed by them and the survivors of them in joint tenancy And in case of the death of any one or ones of them during my life, the share or shares of her or them, shall not lapse but shall go to the survivors as joint tenants Item 3. I appoint my bother Lorenzo F Moore my executor In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this 22” day of August 1888. Orlena C. Moore In testimony of which in hereto subscribe our names at request of the testatrix in her presence and in presence of each other August 22” 1888 M.A. Moore G.C. Moore (Proof) The State of Indiana} Putnam Count} SS. Be it remembered, that on the 28 day of March 1890, Marshall A Moore one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and fore= going last Will and testament of Orlena C Moore late of said County, deceased, person= ally appeared before J W Lee, clerk of the Cir= cuit Court of Putnam County in the State of Indiana and being duly sworn by this Clerk of said Court upon his oath, declared and testified as follows, that is to say: That in the 22” day of August 1888, he Page 37 saw the said Orlena C Moore sign her name to said instrument in writing was and for her Last Will and Testament; and that this deponent at the same time heard the said Orlena C. Moore declare the said instrument in writing to be her last Will and Testament and that the said instrument in writing was at the same time at the request of the said Orlena C. Moore and with her consent attached and subscribed by the said Orlena C. Moore in the presence of said testator, and in the presence of each other as subscribing witnesses thereto, and that the said Orlena C Moore was at the time of the signing and subscribing of said instrument in writing as aforesaid, of full age that is more than twenty one years of age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any coercion or re= straint, as the said deponent verily believes and further the deponent says not. Marshal A. Moore Sworn to and subscribed by the said Marshall A. Moore before me John W. Lee clerk of said court at Greencastle the 28” day of March 1890. In attestation whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court. John W. Lee Clerk State of Indiana} Putnam County} SS. I John W Lee Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Indiana, do hereby cer= tify that the within annexed Will and Testament of Orlena C Moore has been duly admitted to probate and duly proved by the testimony of Marshall A. Moore one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, that a complete record of said Will and of the tes= timony of the said Marshall A. Moore in proof thereof, has been by me duly made and recorded in Book No 3” at page 36-37 of the Records of Wills of said County Page 38 In attestation whereof I have hereunto sub= scribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Greencastle, this 25” day of March 1890. John W Lee Clerk Circuit Court Putnam County State of Putnam} County of Putnam} SS. I John W Lee Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court in and for said County and State do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of the last Will and Testament of Orlena C. Moore deceased and of the Certificate of Probate attached this 28” day of March 1890 John W. Lee Clerk of Putnam C.C.

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting my transcription of this will here with the hope that it will interest or benefit one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 2] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 3 (23 Sep 1889-9 Jun 1902) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record. Page 227 “Will of Marshall A. Moore” I Marshal A. Moore of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills heretofore by me made or published. Item 1st – I give devise and bequeath to my mother and my four uterine Sisters the sum of Fifteen Hundred dollars the same to be enjoyed by my mother for and during her natural life, and at her decease, the principal to be taken by my Four said sisters share and share alike Item 2nd – All the residue of my property, both Real and personal wheresoever situated. I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Hattie R. Moore: And to her heirs forever. Item 3rd – I hereby expressly provide that my said wife shall convey by deed in fee simply all the interest which I she and we now own in the lands in section Twenty five (25) and section thirty six (36) in Township (14) fourteen North of range four (4) west in Putnam County Indiana of which my Father Thomas A Moore decd seized, to my said Mother for life, with the remainder in fee to my said Four uterine sisters their such conveyance shall operate and be in full discharge of the bequest to my said mother and sisters set out in Item No. one here of. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventeenth day of April 1882. M.A. Moore Subscribed by us in the presence of each other and in the presence of the testators this 17” day of April 1882. G.E. Moore Thomas T. Moore (Proof) State of Indiana Putnam County} ss. Before me Daniel T Darnall Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court, personally came Thomas T Moore and Granville C. Moore the subscribing Witnesses to the foregoing last Will and testament of Marshall A Moore late of Putnam County Indiana deceased and being duly sworn on oath say that they were present at the Execution of said last will: that the same was duly executed: that at the time of the execution thereof said testatrix was of full age to devise his property, of sound mind and memory and not under any coercion or restraint that said testator requested Thomas T Moore and Granville C Moore to sign said will on witnesses thereto which they Page 228 accordingly did in the presence of said testator and in the presence of each other as subscribing Witnesses thereto Thos T Moore G C Moore Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13” day of Sept 1893 Daniel T Darnall Clk State of Indiana Putnam County} ss. I Daniel T Darnall clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing last will and testament of Marshall A Moore late of Putnam County State of Indiana deceased was the day, duly admitted to Probate and record, and the Proof thereof duly made by Thomas T. Moore and Granville E Moore. Subscribing Witnesses thereto, which said Will together with such proof have been duly recorded in record of Will No 3 page 227 in this office. Witness my name and the seal of said court this 18” day of Sept 1893 Daniel T Darnall Clk

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting my transcription of the following will here with the hope that it will be of interest or benefit to one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 2] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 3 (23 Sep 1889-9 Jun 1902) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record. Page 282 “Will of Lutitia Allen” I Lutitia Allen of sound and disposing mind and memory, intending to direct in what manner my worldly goods, Shall be disposed of after my decease do make and publish this my last Will and Testament herby revoking all former Wills before made. Item 1: It is my will and I direct that all my debts and liabilities be promptly paid as soon as practicable after my decease: Item 2: I give devise and bequeath to my grandson John S Allen and to his wife Etta Allen to be held by entireties, my real estate described as follows commences at the South east corner of lot Eleven of block four of Edwin J Peck’s enlargement to the town of Greencastle in Putnam County Indiana, thence west Sixty for (64) feet thence north parallel with the East line of said lot to the north line of lot twelve (12) of said block thence East to the north East corner of said lot twelve and thence south to the beginning being a parcel Sixty four (64) feet wide cut from the east end of said lots: but if at my decease, Said John Shall not have a wife living, he shall take under this will the whole realty hereby bequeathed to him and his wife: It is my will that what I have heretofore given to my grand daughter Amelia Robinson and what I have heretofore given my said grand son John S Allen including what is in this will bequeathed to him be treated as Equal value to each, and I hereby give devise and bequeath to said John S. Allen and to Said Amelia Robinson each the further sum of one Hundred dollars to be paid out of my Estate. Item 4: All the residue of my Estate of every kind Thereby give devise and bequeath to my great grandson Ralph Pitchlym and my great grand daughter Maggie Pitchlym Share and share alike: I hereby appoint William H. Ragan as my Executor: Page 283 In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand in presence of the subscribing witnesses hereto, this 16” day July 1887 Lutitia [herXmark] Allen Subscribed by the Testatrix as and for her last will in our presence and we in her presence at her request hereto. Subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other this 16” day of July 1887 M A Moore Thos T Moore State of Indiana} Putnam County } ss. Before me Daniel T Darnall clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court personally came Thos T Moore one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last will and testament of Lutitiea Allen Late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased, and being duly sworn on oath say that he was present at the Execution of said last will that the same was duly executed: that at the time of the execution thereof said testatrix was of full age to devise her property, of sound mind and memory and not under any coercion or restraint, that said testatrix requested affiant and Marshall A Moore to sign said will as witnesses thereto which they accordingly did in the presence of said testatrix, and in the presence of each other as subscribing witnesses thereto. Thos T Moore Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18” day of December 1894 Daniel T Darnall Clk State of Indiana} Putnam County } ss. I Daniel T Darnall clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court do hereby certify that the above and foregoing last Will and testament of Lutitia Allen late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased, was this day duly admitted to probate and Record and the proof thereof duly made by T T Moore are the subscribing witnesses thereto which said will together with proof have been recorded in record of wills No. 3 page 282 at this office witness my hand and seal of court this 18” day December 1894 Daniel T Darnall Clk

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting this here with the hope that it will interest or benefit one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 2] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 3 (23 Sep 1889-9 Jun 1902) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record by vLouise Helmer. Page 252 “Will of Leah Torr Deceased” I Leah Torr of sound and deposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament. Item 1. I will and direct that all my debts legal liabilities and liabilities of my estate, shall be paid as soon after my decease as practicable. 2. I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha Torr the sum of our hundred and fifty dollars in money. I also give to my daughter Martha the wash stand my big arm chair the Lamp that belonged to my so Henry in his life my large press and best stand table. The wash bowl and pitcher: 3. I give and bequeath to my daughter Eva my Organ and Organ stool, the rocking chair and wardrobe that she had while in college, my best bedstead, the pictures that her Father and I bought in Indianapolis my largest looking glass, and the looking glass in the north room my wash bowl and pitcher, other than the one given by this Will to Martha. Also the Rocking chair given me by my son Joseph: also my large turkey dish. 4. All my dishes and table ware not herein specifically be= queathed. I will to my two daughters Martha and Eva to be equally divided between them, they to make such division, with a sisterly regard for each other. I also will and give to Martha my parlor table or my set of cane seated chairs, as she may choose, if she takes the table, Eva is to have the chairs, and if Martha takes the chairs. Eva shall have the table. 5. All my bed clothes and bedding not herein specifically bequeathed with all my loose property not herein otherwise disposed of. I give to all my children from the oldest to the youngest inclusive to be equally divided among them such division to be made by sales if it cannot be made otherwise to the mutual satisfaction of all my said children. I will and direct that Woodford Pierce should he survive me, shall be paid out of my Estate after all my the foregoing bequests are paid in full, the sum of Eight Hundred dollars to compensate him for losses incurred by a loan to my husband James Torr deceased But the bequest shall have no impact until the full year after my decease and if I shall survive [said] Pierce Page 253 this bequest to him shall lapse and become wholly void. I will and bequeath that each of my daughters Sarah J Layman and Eva D. Torr have duly of my estate the sum of Fifty dollars before distribution as hereinafter provided, and I direct that my executor shall pay to each of them said sum: My Daughter Martha has received Two Hundred and Eighty seven dollars and Twenty five cents: My daughter Sarah J Layman has received Two Hundred and seventy four dollars and seventy three cents: My son James has received one Hundred and twenty eight dollars and forty four cents: My son Joseph has received one hundred and thirty Eight dollars and fifty nine cents: My daughter Eva has received Two hundred and Eighty two dollars and forty four cents: I therefore Will and direct that all the residue of my property after paying each of the foregoing bequests in full, shall be divided among my daughter in law Josephine Torr wife of my son Joseph, and my daughter in law Helen Torr wife of my son James: That the shares of each of my daughters in law charging them with the amounts received by them as aforesaid, and the shares of each of my said daughter in law charging them each with the said amount received by her husband as above stated shall be equal. I will and direct that the above bequest of one hundred and fifty dollars to my daughter Martha, and of fifty dollars to each of my daughters Sarah J and Eva Shall be paid out of my real Estate. I appoint my friend Peter S. Stover son in law of Christian Landes, Executor of this my last will. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand this 29” day of May 1888: Leah Torr. Signed and acknowledged by said Testatrix as her last Will in our presence and signed by us as witness at her request in the presence of each other. This 29 th day of May 1888: Marshal A. Moore, G.E. Moore. (Proof) State of Indiana Putnam County} SS. Before me Daniel F. Darnall, Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court, personally came. Granville C. Moore one of the sub= scribing witnesses to the forgoing last will and Testament of Leah Torr late of Putnam County Indiana deceased and being duly sworn on oath say that he was present at the execution of said last Will and Testament of Page 254 That the same was duly executed that at the time of the executor thereof said Testatrix was of full age to devise her property of sound mind and memory, and not under any co= ercion or restraint, that said Testatrix requested affiant and Marshall A. Moore to sign said Will as witnesses thereto which they accordingly did in the presence of said testatrix and in the presence of each other as subscribing Witnesses thereto Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11” day of December 1893 Daniel F. Darnall Clk State of Indiana, Putnam County} ss. I, Daniel T Darnall clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing last will and Testament of Leah Torr, late of Putnam County, State of Indiana deceased was this day admitted to probate and Record and the proof thereof duly made by Granville C. Moore one of the subscribing witnesses thereto which said will, Together with such proof, have been duly recorded in Record of Wills No 3 pages 252-253, 254 in this office. Witness my name and the seal of said court this 11” day of December 1893. Daniel T Darnall Clerk

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting this here with the hope that it will interest or benefit one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 2] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 3 (23 Sep 1889-9 Jun 1902) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record by vLouise Helmer. Page 336 “Will of Eliza M. Allen” In the name of God Amen I Eliza M. Allen of Putnam County in the State of Indiana being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testa= ment that is to say I will that I shall have a decent and respectable burial and all my just debts including my burial, doctor bills, and expenses incurred by my last sickness shall be paid. Item 2nd I will that the farm owned by me (Bought with money from my Father’s estate) to wit: fifty-five acres lying in the north part of the west half of the south east quarter of section twenty three in township no. fifteen north of range no. four west, also the residence at which I live in the town of Bainbridge in said County (Being Lot No 106 in the southern en= largement of said town together with all the pers= onal property that I may [have] seized with (in= cluding the eleven hundred dollars now loaned to John & Alvin Hanks) all taken together and divided as follows to wit: to the children of my daughter Emma J Anderson deceased, one sixth part, To the children of my daughter Amanda M. Roberts (deceased) one sixth part. To the children of my daughter Lucretia Priest deceased one sixth part and to my son Alvin B. Hanks, the executors of this my last will. Witness my hand and seal this September the 11” A D. 1888 Eliza M [herXmark] Allen {seal} [Attest to mark] [Harrison M. Randel] The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Eliza M. Allen and acknowledged by her to each of us and she at the same time published and declared the above Page337 instrument so subscribed to be her last will and tes= tament and we at the textators request and in her presence have signed our name as witnesses hereto and written opposite our names or respective places of residence This September the 10” 1888. Witness William H. Singleton W M Hurt {Both Bainbridge Po} State of Indiana} Putnam County} ss. Before me Daniel T Darnall Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court personally came William H. Singleton one of the subscribing, wit= nesses to the foregoing last will and testament of Eliza M. Allen late of Putnam County Indiana deceased, and being duly sworn on oath says that he was present at the execution of said last will: that the same was duly executed: that at the time of the execution thereof, said testatrix was of full age to devise her property, of sound mind and memory and not under any coercion or restraint: that said testatrix requested affiant and W. M. Hurt to sign said will as witnesses thereto which they accordingly did in the presence of said testatrix and in the presence of each other as subscribing witnesses thereto. W. H. Singleton Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18” day of April 1896. Daniel T Darnall clerk. State of Indiana} Putnam County} ss. I Daniel T Darnall clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court do hereby certify that the above and foregoing last will and testament of Eliza M. Allen late of Putnam County State of Indiana, deceased, was this day duly admitted to probate and records and the proof thereof duly made by Wm H. Singleton one subscribing witnesses thereto which said will together with such proof, have been duly recorded in Record of will No. 3 page 336 in this office. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18” day of April 1896 Daniel T Darnall Clerk.

Since I cannot seem to figure out how to submit this will to the Putnam County Indiana USGenWeb Archives Project, I am submitting this here with the hope that it will interest or benefit one of you. LDS 1315796 [Item 2] Putnam County Indiana Will Records, Volume 3 (23 Sep 1889-9 Jun 1902) Transcribed from the original clerk’s record. Page 105-07 Robert B. Denny’s Will I Robert B. Denny of sound mind and disposing mind and memory, desiring to direct in what manner my worldly estate shall be disposed of after my decease, do make and publish this my last will and testament revoking hereby, all former wills by me at any time made. Item 1st –It is my will and I direct that all my Just debts and the liabilities of my estate be paid as soon as convenient after my decease and out of the first moneys realized from my estate. Item II I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah F. Denny, the following real Estate now owned by me, and described as follows: The north east quarter of the north west quarter of section fif= teen(15) in township fourteen 14 north of range three (3) West, and all that part of the south east quarter of said northwest quarter which is situated west of Deer Creek: all in Putnam County Indiana, the whole land bequeathed to her being Fifty (50) acres more or less to her and her heirs forever. Item III All the residue of my estate real and Personal wheresoever situate and of whatsoever nature I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Cynthia W. Denny and to her heirs forever. This bequest is to be in lieu of her statutory rights, I nominate and appoint my esteemed friend Isaac M. Day as my Executor; and if from my cause he be unable, or shall fail to serve, then I request my Esteemed friend John W Dunlavy to act as my Executor. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this 6th day of April 1891 in presence of the subscribing witnesses hereto. Robert B.[hisXmark] Denny. In testimony whereof we hereto subscribe our names as witnesses at the request of the testator in his presence and in the presence of each other April 6th 1891. Isaac M. Day John W. Dunlavy M.A. Moore Alice Christy (Proof) State of Indiana Putnam County} ss. PAGE 106 Be it remembered that on the 20th day of April 1891, Isaac M. Day, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing last will and testament of Robert B. Denny late of said County, deceased, personally appeared before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County in the state of Indiana; and being duly sworn by the clerk of said Court upon this oath de= clared and testified as follows, that is to say, that on the 6th day of April 1891 he saw the said Robert B. Denny Sign his name to said instrument in writing as and for his last Will and testament, and that this deponent at the same time heard the said Robert B. Denny declare the said instrument in writing to be his last will and testament, and that the said instrument in writing was at the same time, at the request of the said Robert B. Denny, and with his consent, at= tested and subscribed by the same affiant and others in the presence of said testator and in the presence of each other as sub= scribing witnesses thereto, and that the said Robert B. Denny was, at the time of signing and subscribing of said instrument in writing as aforesaid of full age (that is more than twenty one years of age) and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any coercion or restraint as the said deponent verily believes, and further de= ponent says not: Isaac M. Day Sworn to and Subscribed by the said Isaac M. Day before me David T. Darnall clerk of said Court at Greencastle the 20th day of April 1891 Daniel T. Darnall Clerk. In attestation whereof I have hereinto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of said Court. Daniel T. Darnall Page 107 State of Indiana Putnam County} ss. I Daniel T. Darnall, clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana do hereby certify that the within annexed will and testament of Robert B. Denny, has been duly admitted to probate, and duly proved by the testimony of Isaac M. Day, One of the subscribing witnesses thereto, that a complete record of said will and on testimony of the said witnesses in proof thereof, has been by me duly made and recorded in Book (3) at pages (106 & 107) of the record of wills of said county In attestation whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Greencastle this 20th day of April 1891 Daniel T. Darnall Clerk Circuit Court Putnam County

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Can anyone help me with information on the location of the J.G. Fall Family Cemetery? It would appear that only two people are buried there--Jesse Fall and his daughter, Mary. He is my ggg-grandfather I think it is on the property which was once his farm. I believe it to be on the Old Creed Road near the covered bridge. Is there any additional information available? I will be in Indiana in October and would like to obtain more information, if possible. Thanks. Suzanne Clark Albert

Bonnie, You might try http://www.rootsweb.com/~inputnam/cemeteries.htm to see if your GR Grandfather is listed in the Forest Hill Cemetery. If he is not there you might try http://www.gogreencastle.com/City/Cemetary/index.htm which contains the address and phone number of the person (Clark Robinson) that is suppose to be in charge of the cemetery. Good Luck Steve Miller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bonnie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 9:00 AM Subject: [INPUTNAM] Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle > Hi, > A long time ago, I sent a request (with money and > self-addressed, stamped envelope) for the Forest Hill Cemetery record of my > gr-grandfather to the > Greencastle, IN city office. I never received an > answer (nor my money back). > My question is: is there any way to go around the > city officials to get the cemetery record? There > doesn't seem to be a cemetery sexton listed anywhere. > The bad thing is, the grave is the only thing I have > to go on in order to find out more about him: state > records don't show a death certificate for him, so > he must have died in another state. > Should I chance another shot at city officials by > requesting any court papers (will, probate, etc.) he > might have had? I'm willing to pay, but can't afford to have it be ignored > again. > Any help would be appreciated. > > Bonnie Sherman > [email protected] > > > > ==== INPUTNAM Mailing List ==== > Visit the INGenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~inputnam. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi, A long time ago, I sent a request (with money and self-addressed, stamped envelope) for the Forest Hill Cemetery record of my gr-grandfather to the Greencastle, IN city office. I never received an answer (nor my money back). My question is: is there any way to go around the city officials to get the cemetery record? There doesn't seem to be a cemetery sexton listed anywhere. The bad thing is, the grave is the only thing I have to go on in order to find out more about him: state records don't show a death certificate for him, so he must have died in another state. Should I chance another shot at city officials by requesting any court papers (will, probate, etc.) he might have had? I'm willing to pay, but can't afford to have it be ignored again. Any help would be appreciated. Bonnie Sherman [email protected]

Dear Bonnie, Several years ago, I had excellent, fast response from Forest Hill Cemetery, 2181 S. County Road, Greencastle, IN 46135, or phone (765) 653-3396. Good luck, Judy Gordon

Does anyone know anything about early schools in Putnam County or if there are any early (1830s) school records or other information still around? I'm interested in teachers, pupils, etc. Any suggestions on who to contact? Thank you for your help. Lynn Cunningham

i have just made an update adding 452 relatives including 333 direct descendants, all with sources. Updates include adding descendants of the following among others. Please note that additions and corrections are made to many other people not descended from those below. Only major descendency additions and changes are listed below. 1. William Wright/Thankful Swinford 2. John Voyles/Violet Wright 3. Millard Moss/Mary Wolf & Emma Brewer 4. Elmer Voyles/Ruth Morgan corrected Thomas A. Voyles, Cecilia Fox, John M. Claver Additional info and corrections appreciated. Herb Arkin 75,000 Descendants and relatives of Richard Wright, Sr. of Rowan County, North Carolina who emigrated to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Web page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herbarkin

To anyone researching the John CARTER,b 1-2-1813, Ky., Ludwell CARTER Born 1837, Owen Co., In., lines... I have seen Ludwell listed many times on various records and articles as F.Ludwell CARTER... Can anyone tell me what the "F" stood for? Thanks much. Dick Carter [email protected]

A nice person on the Ky census look ups sent this to me today. 1860 KY McClean Co. M 653 Roll 384 pg 104 taken Sept 27 th Post office Rumsey KY ARNOLD John SR.60 M Farmer B KY Amos 32 M Farmer B KY PHILIPS James 23 M farm Laborer B IN Martha 20 F B KY Murray 0/12 B KY 1870 IN Putnam Floyd TWP M 593 Roll 353 Pg 48 PHILLIPS Jas 38 M W Farmer B KY Martha 29 F W B KY Murry 9 M B KY Jas 8 M W B KY Abraham 6 M W B IN Samuel 3 W M B IN 1880 Putnam Co. IN Pg 497 3rd Ward taken the 17 June living on 181 Broadway PHILIPS J. J. W M 45 works in Roll mill B KY father B VA Mother KY M. J. W F 41 wife B KY Father B VA, Mother B PA Murry W M 19 son B. KY they wrote him as a F daug, but marked it out Rousco, this is James in the 1870 census. B KY A. W M 16 son this would be Abraham in the 1870 census. B IN Samuel 14 son B IN Belle W F 9? daug B IN Nettie M. W F 7 daug B In J. D. W M 4 B IN not listed as a son M. J. W F 3 Nov is in the first space after the age My husband said he had an Aunt Myrtle, this could be her? SHALINGBURGER? J. W F 25 servant all B KY 1900 Florida TWP Parke Co. pg 43 A Philips J. J. head W M Feb 1836 64 Married 40 yrs.B KY, father B KY Mother B Virginia gardener Rents Martha J. wife W F Apr 1839 61 had 8 children 6 still living. Samuel son W M Jul 1866 Single B IN Daisy B. grandaughter W F Jul 1892 7 Single All B IN 1920 IN Vigo 2 WD Terre Haute Harrison Co. TWP T625 Roll 468 pg. 13 RECTOR Herchel Head rents M W 29 married B IN Daisy wife F W 26 B IN Mary Louise daughter F W 12 Single PHILLIPS James Grandfather M W 84 Widowed REED Marg ? M. lodger Owns F W 82 Widowed if she owns why is she the boarder?