In a message dated 2/20/2003 5:47:05 PM Mountain Standard Time, Chaprev@aol.com writes: > Subj:[INPUTNAM] Re: old marriage records > Date:2/20/2003 5:47:05 PM Mountain Standard Time > From:<A HREF="mailto:Chaprev@aol.com">Chaprev@aol.com</A> > To:<A HREF="mailto:INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com">INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com</A> > Sent from the Internet > > > > What would be the chance that anyone (SKS) in the Greencastle area could > visit the courthouse and transcribe the ancient marriage ledger??? > It would be so fantastic. Personally, I had never heard of this book and > was > in the courthouse 2 years ago looking for a marriage circa 1829-30 and was > told there were NO records. > I am looking for Archibald WEST m. Elizabeth WORLEY(?). > I truly think if someone could transcribe the book, the info. would be > invaluable. > janet I was told this book isn't for the public to use.. It is too fragile.. However, I have found early Putnam Co. marriages on the Indiana Marriage Index. And I found my gg grandparents listed.. <G><G> The website is: <A HREF="http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/indiana/genealogy/mirr.html">MARRIAGE INDEX</A> Good Luck.. Ellie

What would be the chance that anyone (SKS) in the Greencastle area could visit the courthouse and transcribe the ancient marriage ledger??? It would be so fantastic. Personally, I had never heard of this book and was in the courthouse 2 years ago looking for a marriage circa 1829-30 and was told there were NO records. I am looking for Archibald WEST m. Elizabeth WORLEY(?). I truly think if someone could transcribe the book, the info. would be invaluable. janet

In a message dated 2/20/2003 11:44:22 AM Mountain Standard Time, Ngronberg@aol.com writes: > The sister of my g.g. grandfather was also married in Putnam County in 1831, > > Polly Langwell to Daniel Smith. Was wondering if the certificate might > have > any other names on it such as minister, witnesses, etc. I don't know, but can let you know when (if) it comes.. I sent the clerk a page showing her the OLD handwriting and hope that helps her office staff to expediete.. Ellie

Ellie: I sure would like to know what information is included on the 1831 Putnam County, Ind. marriage certificate. The sister of my g.g. grandfather was also married in Putnam County in 1831, Polly Langwell to Daniel Smith. Was wondering if the certificate might have any other names on it such as minister, witnesses, etc. Nell P.S. Congratulations on your persistence.

I wonder why they don't just make an uncertified certificate of the marriage record. Someplaces will do that for a very minimal fee. Usually a couple of dollars. I do not live in the area but if asked they might be able to do something like that. Teresa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Foster" <cindyfoster@nc.rr.com> To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 9:14 PM Subject: RE: [INPUTNAM] Marriage Record in 1831.. > Good point. This is something I found out when we visited Putnam Co. > courthouse. I was looking for a 1832 marriage and didn't find the book > in the vault. There IS a book, it's the earlies recorded marriages in > the county and is not accessible by the general public. When I asked > again about it and had the volume and page number, one of the ladies > knew about this volume and went to the basement of the courthouse to > retrieve it. This book is in good condition, just fragile. I was not > allowed to make copies, but had them place the book on a desk in front > of a window and took digital photos of it. > Cindy > > -----Original Message----- > From: Omegaway2@aol.com [mailto:Omegaway2@aol.com] > Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 10:00 PM > To: INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [INPUTNAM] Marriage Record in 1831.. > > In a message dated 2/19/2003 1:35:45 PM Mountain Standard Time, > Linniecakes2@aol.com writes: > > > > I found a "certificate of marriage" for my line, dated Feb. 14, 1850 > in the > > > > courthouse in Greencastle. I can't be sure that they have ALL of > them..but > > they certainly have some. It is worth a try....and hope somebody will > help > > you. Linda > > I called back and helped her find it.. She found it in a very old > fragile > book, not accessed by the public.. The last name was MOSS. In old > American > writing, a double "ss" was written as "fs".. when I told her that, she > then > found the names.. I sent the money and request back to her.. Now I hope > I get > it.. > > Thanks, > Ellie > > > ==== INPUTNAM Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe follow the instructions in the welcome message. > > ============================== > 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 > > > ==== INPUTNAM Mailing List ==== > Please send research questions to the list rather than the mailing list manager. Thank you. > > ============================== > 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 > >

In a message dated 2/19/2003 8:15:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, cindyfoster@nc.rr.com writes: > I was not allowed to make copies, but had them place the book on a desk in > front > of a window and took digital photos of it. > Cindy > The clerk said she will make copies for me.. So I guess she can?? Maybe they will be photos.. that's ok.. but I need the info for a DAR supplemental.. Ellie S.

My 4X great-grandfather Philip Henry left Monroe or Owen County and must have lived out his life in Putnam County from some indications. He was a Rev. War veteran. I have no clues as to when he died or where he was buried. I do have family information to share with anyone interested in his ancestry and descendants. Dixie Kline Richardson, Indianapolis

I found my husband's gggrandparents marriage 1839 Putnam marriage in the Greencastle courthouse...in a huge ledger which is how marriages were recorded then. They should be able to find it if you have the right date. Also, you can get the film from your nearest LDS library and make a copy of it.

Good point. This is something I found out when we visited Putnam Co. courthouse. I was looking for a 1832 marriage and didn't find the book in the vault. There IS a book, it's the earlies recorded marriages in the county and is not accessible by the general public. When I asked again about it and had the volume and page number, one of the ladies knew about this volume and went to the basement of the courthouse to retrieve it. This book is in good condition, just fragile. I was not allowed to make copies, but had them place the book on a desk in front of a window and took digital photos of it. Cindy -----Original Message----- From: Omegaway2@aol.com [mailto:Omegaway2@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 10:00 PM To: INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [INPUTNAM] Marriage Record in 1831.. In a message dated 2/19/2003 1:35:45 PM Mountain Standard Time, Linniecakes2@aol.com writes: > I found a "certificate of marriage" for my line, dated Feb. 14, 1850 in the > > courthouse in Greencastle. I can't be sure that they have ALL of them..but > they certainly have some. It is worth a try....and hope somebody will help > you. Linda I called back and helped her find it.. She found it in a very old fragile book, not accessed by the public.. The last name was MOSS. In old American writing, a double "ss" was written as "fs".. when I told her that, she then found the names.. I sent the money and request back to her.. Now I hope I get it.. Thanks, Ellie ==== INPUTNAM Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe follow the instructions in the welcome message. ============================== 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

In a message dated 2/19/2003 1:35:45 PM Mountain Standard Time, Linniecakes2@aol.com writes: > I found a "certificate of marriage" for my line, dated Feb. 14, 1850 in the > > courthouse in Greencastle. I can't be sure that they have ALL of them..but > they certainly have some. It is worth a try....and hope somebody will help > you. Linda I called back and helped her find it.. She found it in a very old fragile book, not accessed by the public.. The last name was MOSS. In old American writing, a double "ss" was written as "fs".. when I told her that, she then found the names.. I sent the money and request back to her.. Now I hope I get it.. Thanks, Ellie

I found a "certificate of marriage" for my line, dated Feb. 14, 1850 in the courthouse in Greencastle. I can't be sure that they have ALL of them..but they certainly have some. It is worth a try....and hope somebody will help you. Linda

Most Indiana counties do not have actual "records" to copy prior to 1882. The marriage was just "recorded" when the parties applied for a marriage license/certificate. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Omegaway2@aol.com> To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11:29 PM Subject: [INPUTNAM] Marriage Record in 1831.. > Several days ago, I called the courthouse in Greencastle for information on > how to order a marriage certificate of my gg grandparents who married in > October of 1831.. I sent money and a SASE for a speedy reply... > > I gave the names and the exact date of their marriage which is posted on CDs > and other Putnam Co. resources.. However the letter I rec'd back from > Greencastle today, says they can't find this marriage record.. ???? > > Is there anyone on this list that lives near the courthouse and would be able > to get me a copy? I am happy to pay whoever can help.. This isn't unusual as > I had this to happen in Anderson Co. TN for my husband's gg grandparents, and > was told twice that it didn't exist.. yet it has appeared in several books as > being extracted from that county.. ??? > > Please contact me personally if there anyone who can help me. > > Thanks, > Ellie Swanger > EllieSS@aol.com > > > ==== INPUTNAM Mailing List ==== > Please send research questions to the list rather than the mailing list manager. Thank you. > > ============================== > 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 > > >

Several days ago, I called the courthouse in Greencastle for information on how to order a marriage certificate of my gg grandparents who married in October of 1831.. I sent money and a SASE for a speedy reply... I gave the names and the exact date of their marriage which is posted on CDs and other Putnam Co. resources.. However the letter I rec'd back from Greencastle today, says they can't find this marriage record.. ???? Is there anyone on this list that lives near the courthouse and would be able to get me a copy? I am happy to pay whoever can help.. This isn't unusual as I had this to happen in Anderson Co. TN for my husband's gg grandparents, and was told twice that it didn't exist.. yet it has appeared in several books as being extracted from that county.. ??? Please contact me personally if there anyone who can help me. Thanks, Ellie Swanger EllieSS@aol.com

My 5th g grandfather; Alexander P. BRADSHAW was born on January 13, 1807 in Kentucky, county unknown. I am trying to eliminate the father of Alexander from the selection of Alexander, William and David in the 1830 Nicholas county KY census. He married Elizabeth Alison (b. 6-8-1810) on 11-1-1832 in Nicholas county KY. There were 8 children born to this union, the first 4 being born in KY. John b. about 1833(1850-17) Robert N. b. 8-13-1836 m. Martha EATALOFF Rutha M. b. about 1837(1850-13) m. John G. SWEENEY William b. 12-7-1838 m. Fannie BOURIS The couple then migrated to Putnam county IN settling in the Brick Chapel area north of Greencastle. The following children were born there: Eleanor b. about 1840 (1850-10)m. William MORRIS Milton b. about 1842(1850-8)m. S.L. GRIDER Emma b. about 1844(1850-6)m. Matking WILLIAMS Alexander b. about 1847(1850-3)m. Amanda LANE In the 1880 census of Putnam county there is a William BRADSHAW listed as a brother of Alexander and he was born about 1817 in Ohio. Giving me thought that the family migrated from KY to OH, then back to KY. Any help is much appreciated Debbie Jennings

Searching for information on: Harriet COLLINS (unknown dob d. 1836-1838 IN) She married John SWEENEY (b.12-1-1799 NC d. 5-28-1856 ILL) They were married sometime just before 1830 where is unknown. There were 4 children born to this marriage: John G. b. 6-30-1830 William b. 10-20-1831 Joseph b. 4-21-1833 Lisander b. 1836 This couple is listed in the 1830 census of Putnam county IN. On the death certificate of John G, his mother is named as Harriet Collins and it is stated that she was born in KY, although no county is mentioned. John (father) remarried in 1838 in Putnam county IN and he migrated to Iroquois county, ILL. I can find no burial for Harriet. Any help appreciated Debbie Jennings

i have just made an update adding 3,881 relatives including 133 direct descendants, all with sources. This web site encompasses 71,420 out of a total database of 93,186 relatives. Direct descendants of Richard Wright, Sr. include 33,672. All people in the database are related. Updates include adding descendants of the following among others. Please not 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 Mullinix/Rebecca Cullum 2. Mahala Jane Gilstrap/ Thomas Boxley & William Smith 3. John Copple/Mary Jane Porter 4. Thomas Fox/Julia Whitaker 5. George Naugle/Elizabeth Ratts 6. Peter Gilstrap/Mary Bright 7. George Preston Wright added names from Cemeteries of Washington County, Indiana; Corrected dates from Wayne County, Kentucky Marriage records. Additional info and corrections appreciated. Herb Arkin Web page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herbarkin

Dear list: Would anyone know more about this John BAILEY family? They were listed on the 1850 Fed. Census: John Bailey and Ellen A. : Edward Bailey b: 1844 in Putnam Co., IN John E. Bailey b: 1846 in prob. Putnam Co., IN Ann C. Bailey b: 1848 in Putnam Co., IN James Bailey b: Bet. 1849 - 1850 in Putnam Co., IN Are they still in Putnam Co. in 1860? Any help appreciated! Pat Bishop Obrist

I'm trying to find the location of the Enoch Stone Family Cemetery in Putnam Co. Mary Thomas Denny, died July 2, 1832, wife of Enoch Stone is said to be buried in that cemetery. No information on Enoch but assume he is buried their also. I would appreciate any assistance. Thanks, My Warmest Regards, Helen Cast Home is on The Beautiful DelMarVa Peninsula hcast01@comcast.net

Dear Putnam Co. : Does anyone know about this BAILEY family? I suspect that they are related to my BAILEY family of Shelby Co., KY who also migrate to Putnam Co., IN. The other BAILEYS from Shelby Co., KY are Henry Clay BAILEY and his siblings, John and Margaret. Another uncle in the Shelby Co., BAILEYS is named William Preston BAILEY. (He moved to Kansas City.) Note this William has a middle initial "P" and also a son named Preston. Descendants of William P. Bailey Generation No. 1 1. WILLIAM P.1 BAILEY was born 1829 in Kentucky (Source: 1870 Putnam Co, IN Census Greencastle Twp., p. 48 Dwelling 344.), and died in fl 1870 Greencastle Twp. Putnam Co, IN. He married MARY E. ??? Bef. 1857. She was born 1837 in Indiana, and died aft 1870 Greencastle Twp. Putnam Co, IN. Notes for WILLIAM P. BAILEY: Living with William BAILEY and his family in 1870 was a John D. WHALEY, age 70, farm laborer, [ Was he just a boarder or was he Mary E.'s father also?) p. 48 More About WILLIAM P. BAILEY: Occupation: 1870, Physician Children of WILLIAM BAILEY and MARY ??? are: i. JOSEPH P.2 BAILEY, b. 1857. ii. PRESTON B. BAILEY, b. 1859. iii. ALICE C. BAILEY, b. 1862. iv. WILLIAM BAILEY, b. 1864. v. INFANT SON BAILEY, b. 1870. Thanks, Pat Bishop Obrist

Searching for descendants that are living in Putnam County of Thomas Fyffe and Zerelda Allen m Jan 9 1840 in Putnam County Jim Harris