We ask to take a picture of the records with a digital camera and they wouldn't let us. You're right....it was after we had exhausted all the searches in the other books that one lady finally mentioned the old records in another vault across the room. The workers were absolutely no help with the copy machine, except when it ran out of paper and jammed once. Oh well, we got most of what we were looking for. Just can't find my gg-grandparents burial site. Isaac Squires and Mary Ann Cary Squires. Mary Ann died in 1862, Isaac died in 1882. All help appreciated...Thanks, Phoebe Pantier Bush PSBU@aol.com

Regarding the inability to copy OLD records. We were at the Putnam Co. courthouse this summer and found my grandparents 1832 marriage license. Like Phoebe said, we were not allowed to copy the records because of the condition they were in. I asked if they could be scanned (I have a small flatbed scanner that fits in my briefcase with my PC) the answer was no. HOWEVER, we were allowed to use a digital camera, without a flash. With the help of one of the employees we took the book over to the sunny window and voila we have several good photographs of the marriage record. Also be aware that some of the oldest records are stored in a different vault, not the main room. One of the employees insisted that whatever records they were in the main vault, another lady I asked about this 1832 marriage record went and got them for me from a different storage location.... -----Original Message----- From: PSBU@aol.com [mailto:PSBU@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 1:29 PM To: INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INPUTNAM] Libraries I just returned from Putnam Co., IN doing some research. The library there was very helpful and they have a lot of info for that area. The court house was OK, they let you go thru whatever books you want and make copies...they don't help with the copy machine. Copies are $1 each, however if you make a mistake with the copy machine....you only pay for the copies you keep. They have some very old records that they won't let you make photocopies of...you can write the info off. I looked briefly at those books and found what I wanted. I didn't look any further as I didn't want to handle the books, just to be looking thru them. They are really in a tattered condition. The health dept. where birth and death records are kept leave a lot to be desired. If you can't get to a library in Indiana, the Independence, MO library has a wonderful genealogy department. I spent 3 days there and didn't even begin to touch on what might be available for my research. I spent 4 hours at the NARA library in Kansas City and felt like that was a waste of time unless all you want to do is read census or read military indexes. The Independence library has all of the census records for the US. However, I do believe the send some out on inter-library loan so what you are looking for may not be in when you are there. Phoebe Pantier Bush ==== 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 9/25/2002 2:44:05 AM Mountain Daylight Time, PSBU@aol.com writes: > The > health dept. where birth and death records are kept leave a lot to be > desired. > Why don't they microfilm them for posterity and viewing??? Strange!!! I am looking for death information on my gg grandmother, Delilah (Love) Moss Wells who died ca. 1892 in Putnam Co.. I can't find anything on her other than her tombstone info listed.. Strange that no one has any death info.. Maybe they are in the tattered books?? Thanks for your info.. Ellie

PLEASE NOTE!!!!!!!!! Anyone who has, in the last day or so, sent a letter to debbjennings@surf-ici.com, please note her new address, and resend to her at debbjennings@acsplus.com ........... Thanks very much, Dick Carter rcar37@prodigy.net

Really meant to type, James L. Martin b. abt. 1872 in Cloverdale, IN. his parents were [according to what it says on the marriage certificate] Samuel and Margaret Martin from Putnam Co. IN..... > > I have nothing on this family so would appreciate any help with them. > > Thank you, > Kate Keller Bourland >

Would appreciate information on; Martin James L. Martin b. abt. 1872 in Cloverdale, IN. Would also like to have information on Samuel & Margaret Martin from Putnam County also. I have nothing on this family so would appreciate any help with them. Thank you, Kate Keller Bourland

We seem to have a difference of opinion on who the parents are of Polly Eliza Wright who married John Tyler may 24, 1836 in Putnam County, Indiana. Any assistance would be appreciated. It could be either Amos wright, Sr. and Margaret Davis or Isiah Wright and Elizabeth White. Herb Arkin 60,000 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

Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Heidi Rogers" <hrogers19@comcast.net> To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 9:16 PM Subject: RE: [INPUTNAM] Allen County Library > > The main web page for the Allen Co Public Library is: > > http://www.acpl.lib.in.us From the main page, you can search their > library catalog to see what resources are available. > > The genealogy division web page is: > > http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html > > As far as online searchable resources, try this one: > > http://199.8.210.7/default.asp Select the Guest button, at the top of the > next page there is a link to download the ICA plug-in. You will need to > download and install the ICA plug-in. To do so: > > http://www.citrix.com/download/ Select the ICA Clients and you will see > the platform options. Most will probably want the Windows 32 bit clients if > you're running Win 95, 98, ME,NT or Xp. Accept the user agreement, then > click on the option for Web Client 6.30.1050. Follow the installation > instructions from there. > > Once you have finished installing the ICA client, you can return to the > http://199.8.210.7/default.asp page and go to the Family Search Census or > Family Search Resource File links. They basically have created a web access > method to the LDS CDs for the US 1880 census, British 1881 census, and I > think some of the Canadian census may have been added recently as well. > > I've had difficulty connecting to the Family Search links tonight, I don't > know if that is due to high traffic, maximum number of users, etc. However, > I have used this in the past few weeks and have had much success with the > site. > > ---- > > For those making the trip to the library on the weekends, I will share my > favorite parking place tip -- > Instead of parking in the small pay lot across from the library there is > another larger pay lot caddy corner to it, between Wayne and Washington > Streets, located on and enter it from Harrison Street. I believe it is $2 > to park there for the day rather than the higher rate next to the library. > > Heidi > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim and Lisa Trump [mailto:jtrump@ccrtc.com] > Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 11:45 PM > To: INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [INPUTNAM] Allen County Library > > > Steve, > That place must be amazing--I've heard about it dozens of times since I > started on my family tree a year ago, and everyone goes on and on about the > amount of info kept there. > Do you know if they have any searchable stuff on the web, or is it only > available by going there in person? > Lisa > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Miller" <noskm@cox.net> > To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 6:11 PM > Subject: [INPUTNAM] Putnam County Research > > > > Loni; > > Where you do your research will be greatly influenced by what you are > trying to determine and how long you have to look. > > There is an Andrew Hagey that was a patent holder of property in Russell > Township is section 18, in 1827. If this is your relative you might look in > the recorders office in the Courthouse in Greencastle for sequent sale of > this property. The Courthouse has some very good records as far as land > sales and marriages are concerned. They have some records back to 1822. The > health department has birth and death records but they begin much later. > > The Putnam County Public Library in Greencastle has some very worthwhile > information and their collection is growing. You might also want to contact > the Library at DePauw University in Greencastle, they have a huge collection > of old information particularly relating to the Methodist Church in Indiana > and all over the country. This also includes information about many church > members over the years. > > If you have time, the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis is also a > great source of information and I have found the personnel there to be very > helpful. The library has been undergoing some renovations but they are > suppose th be complete by early October. > > Finally I would mention what I think is the finest research library > outside of Salt Lake City, that being the Allen County Public Library in > Fort Wayne Indiana. I believe it possible to spend weeks there and never run > out of information, at least for the people I am looking for. I plan on anot > her trip to Indiana the middle of October so if I can be of any assistance > please let me know. > > Good luck > > Steve Miller > > > > > > > > > > ==== 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 > > > > > > > > ==== 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 > > > > > ==== 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 > > >

The main web page for the Allen Co Public Library is: http://www.acpl.lib.in.us From the main page, you can search their library catalog to see what resources are available. The genealogy division web page is: http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html As far as online searchable resources, try this one: http://199.8.210.7/default.asp Select the Guest button, at the top of the next page there is a link to download the ICA plug-in. You will need to download and install the ICA plug-in. To do so: http://www.citrix.com/download/ Select the ICA Clients and you will see the platform options. Most will probably want the Windows 32 bit clients if you're running Win 95, 98, ME,NT or Xp. Accept the user agreement, then click on the option for Web Client 6.30.1050. Follow the installation instructions from there. Once you have finished installing the ICA client, you can return to the http://199.8.210.7/default.asp page and go to the Family Search Census or Family Search Resource File links. They basically have created a web access method to the LDS CDs for the US 1880 census, British 1881 census, and I think some of the Canadian census may have been added recently as well. I've had difficulty connecting to the Family Search links tonight, I don't know if that is due to high traffic, maximum number of users, etc. However, I have used this in the past few weeks and have had much success with the site. ---- For those making the trip to the library on the weekends, I will share my favorite parking place tip -- Instead of parking in the small pay lot across from the library there is another larger pay lot caddy corner to it, between Wayne and Washington Streets, located on and enter it from Harrison Street. I believe it is $2 to park there for the day rather than the higher rate next to the library. Heidi -----Original Message----- From: Jim and Lisa Trump [mailto:jtrump@ccrtc.com] Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 11:45 PM To: INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INPUTNAM] Allen County Library Steve, That place must be amazing--I've heard about it dozens of times since I started on my family tree a year ago, and everyone goes on and on about the amount of info kept there. Do you know if they have any searchable stuff on the web, or is it only available by going there in person? Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Miller" <noskm@cox.net> To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 6:11 PM Subject: [INPUTNAM] Putnam County Research > Loni; > Where you do your research will be greatly influenced by what you are trying to determine and how long you have to look. > There is an Andrew Hagey that was a patent holder of property in Russell Township is section 18, in 1827. If this is your relative you might look in the recorders office in the Courthouse in Greencastle for sequent sale of this property. The Courthouse has some very good records as far as land sales and marriages are concerned. They have some records back to 1822. The health department has birth and death records but they begin much later. > The Putnam County Public Library in Greencastle has some very worthwhile information and their collection is growing. You might also want to contact the Library at DePauw University in Greencastle, they have a huge collection of old information particularly relating to the Methodist Church in Indiana and all over the country. This also includes information about many church members over the years. > If you have time, the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis is also a great source of information and I have found the personnel there to be very helpful. The library has been undergoing some renovations but they are suppose th be complete by early October. > Finally I would mention what I think is the finest research library outside of Salt Lake City, that being the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne Indiana. I believe it possible to spend weeks there and never run out of information, at least for the people I am looking for. I plan on anot her trip to Indiana the middle of October so if I can be of any assistance please let me know. > Good luck > Steve Miller > > > > > ==== 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 > > ==== 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

I just returned from Putnam Co., IN doing some research. The library there was very helpful and they have a lot of info for that area. The court house was OK, they let you go thru whatever books you want and make copies...they don't help with the copy machine. Copies are $1 each, however if you make a mistake with the copy machine....you only pay for the copies you keep. They have some very old records that they won't let you make photocopies of...you can write the info off. I looked briefly at those books and found what I wanted. I didn't look any further as I didn't want to handle the books, just to be looking thru them. They are really in a tattered condition. The health dept. where birth and death records are kept leave a lot to be desired. If you can't get to a library in Indiana, the Independence, MO library has a wonderful genealogy department. I spent 3 days there and didn't even begin to touch on what might be available for my research. I spent 4 hours at the NARA library in Kansas City and felt like that was a waste of time unless all you want to do is read census or read military indexes. The Independence library has all of the census records for the US. However, I do believe the send some out on inter-library loan so what you are looking for may not be in when you are there. Phoebe Pantier Bush

PS-- Steve, You were the one who answered my question about the grave on Fillmore Rd, correct? Was there any reason given or implied about why this man would've been buried out there all alone? Maybe that's the way he wanted it, but it seems a shame he spent all those years by himself, doesn't it? Being a Revolutionary War veteren and all. I talked to my father-in-law again and he thinks he remembers being told, as a child, that it was the grave of George Washington's mailman! I wonder if all those heirs of his that you listed are buried at Forest Hill as well? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Miller" <noskm@cox.net> To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 6:01 PM Subject: [INPUTNAM] Grave on Fillmore Road. > Lisa; > I believe I have the answer to your question about the grave on the Fillmore road. I found this info. in the County Health office one time I was digging around there. The health office had lists of cemeteries in the county and I made copies of most of them. The one you are asking about was called the "Nathaniel Cunningham Grave", located at the NW1/4 SE1/4 section 13-14-4. Approximately 3 1/2 miles east of Greencastle in Greencastle Twp. In addition th Nathaniel's name this listing says the following " N. - VA Regiment Revolutionary War. Government Stone This is the only grave evident at this location.The Heirs of Nathaniel Cunningham is listed complete record book B in the Putnam County Clerk's office were as follows: > Elizabeth Cunningham - Widow > Alexander Cunningham > Amelia Cunningham > Daniel Butler > Sally Butler - Wife of Daniel > Jeremiah Stiles > Susannah Stiles -Wife of Jeremiah > Absalom Brown > Elizabeth Brown -Wife of Absalom > William Bailey > Lucinda Bailey - Wife of William > John W. Cunningham > Benjamin Cunningham > This same reference states that Nathaniel died in 1827." > Now aren't you sorry you asked. For some reason I want to believe that this grave was moved to Forest Hill Cemetery but I can not find the source for that information right now. > > > ==== 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 > > >

Steve, That place must be amazing--I've heard about it dozens of times since I started on my family tree a year ago, and everyone goes on and on about the amount of info kept there. Do you know if they have any searchable stuff on the web, or is it only available by going there in person? Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Miller" <noskm@cox.net> To: <INPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 6:11 PM Subject: [INPUTNAM] Putnam County Research > Loni; > Where you do your research will be greatly influenced by what you are trying to determine and how long you have to look. > There is an Andrew Hagey that was a patent holder of property in Russell Township is section 18, in 1827. If this is your relative you might look in the recorders office in the Courthouse in Greencastle for sequent sale of this property. The Courthouse has some very good records as far as land sales and marriages are concerned. They have some records back to 1822. The health department has birth and death records but they begin much later. > The Putnam County Public Library in Greencastle has some very worthwhile information and their collection is growing. You might also want to contact the Library at DePauw University in Greencastle, they have a huge collection of old information particularly relating to the Methodist Church in Indiana and all over the country. This also includes information about many church members over the years. > If you have time, the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis is also a great source of information and I have found the personnel there to be very helpful. The library has been undergoing some renovations but they are suppose th be complete by early October. > Finally I would mention what I think is the finest research library outside of Salt Lake City, that being the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne Indiana. I believe it possible to spend weeks there and never run out of information, at least for the people I am looking for. I plan on anot her trip to Indiana the middle of October so if I can be of any assistance please let me know. > Good luck > Steve Miller > > > > > ==== 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 > >

Thank you Steve for the land information. It places Andrew in Putnam Co earlier than I already had. The only info I had found so far was a daughter, Polly, born in Indiana in 1827. Then in 1829, a son Peter in Putnam Co. I'll be sure to check out Greencastle and the Allen County library. Loretta -- Loretta "Loni" Parrett Welsh from Boring, Oregon, USA **Researching: ASHPOLE, EVEREST, PARRO(E)TT, SQUIRE(S), & WICKENDEN from England **HAGEY, LIVENGOOD, & SHUCK from Germany & Switzerland

Trying to find information on Lowell D Hall born Jan 31, 1891 in Roachdale Indiana, fathers name John mother Anna. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Linda

Loni; Where you do your research will be greatly influenced by what you are trying to determine and how long you have to look. There is an Andrew Hagey that was a patent holder of property in Russell Township is section 18, in 1827. If this is your relative you might look in the recorders office in the Courthouse in Greencastle for sequent sale of this property. The Courthouse has some very good records as far as land sales and marriages are concerned. They have some records back to 1822. The health department has birth and death records but they begin much later. The Putnam County Public Library in Greencastle has some very worthwhile information and their collection is growing. You might also want to contact the Library at DePauw University in Greencastle, they have a huge collection of old information particularly relating to the Methodist Church in Indiana and all over the country. This also includes information about many church members over the years. If you have time, the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis is also a great source of information and I have found the personnel there to be very helpful. The library has been undergoing some renovations but they are suppose th be complete by early October. Finally I would mention what I think is the finest research library outside of Salt Lake City, that being the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne Indiana. I believe it possible to spend weeks there and never run out of information, at least for the people I am looking for. I plan on another trip to Indiana the middle of October so if I can be of any assistance please let me know. Good luck Steve Miller

The site to look up land records is: <A HREF="http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/">Click here: Home - BLM GLO Records</A> http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ I believe that it covers states from Ohio to Missouri. I have used it for Michigan, Indiana, and Missouri. The site is well organized. There are several ways to search. The land patents only apply to the sale from the Federal Government to the first owner. I used it to find ancestors' land, and then with the location I looked up their neighbors! You can print out an image of the original deed. I assume that the reason for the migration from KY to IN has to do with timing. People moved from the coastal states to KY, and the state that was ready for immigration for the next generation was IN. Certainly part of it is just knowing people who moved there. An obit in Jefferson County KS, in 1916, tells of a man from Germany who immigrated to WI. There he married a woman who had an acquaintance who had moved to KS, and so the newlyweds moved to KS. Also, our ancestors were amazingly mobile. They walked or rode hundreds of miles to visit family. Two of my ggg-grandfathers made the round trip between York PA and Clarence NY on foot twice in one year, over 600 miles each trip. Robert Leopard

Have lost the address for Candy Smothers, if she is still on this list will you please contact me? Pat

Hello List, I will be visiting Putnam Co next month. Could someone please advise where the best place to do research is? I am trying to find information on the Andrew and Catherine HAGEY family. They had 2 children born in Putnam Co from 1827 to 1829 that I know of. I do not know which township they lived in or near, nor the year they arrived and left the county. Thanks for your assistance! -- Loretta "Loni" Parrett Welsh from Boring, Oregon, USA **Researching: ASHPOLE, EVEREST, PARRO(E)TT, SQUIRE(S), & WICKENDEN from England **HAGEY, LIVENGOOD, & SHUCK from Germany & Switzerland

Hello, I am related to the Jeriah, Henry, and Levi JOHNSON families of Washington Twp., Putnam Co., IN . Several cousins are getting permission to get onto the property where the little family ATHEY CEMETERY in Wash.Twp., Putnam Co., IN is located. The one cousin who did get there earlier in the year said it was in pretty bad condition. Many of the tombstones are all knocked down and weeds and trees are taking over more and more each day. It seems the cemetery has come into some neglected years in the 90's at least. The cemetery is now lost in a jungle of weeds up to 5 feet tall. When some cousins went looking for it, they could not even find it because it is so overgrown. Anyway we are hoping to get a group of cousins together soon and see what we can do to remedy the situation. Is there anywhere we can find the cemetery lay out of graves, to know who is buried where? There is a cemetery listing online for it... if some stones are broken and away from the graves, how will we know how to correct this?? Any ideas on who might know who is buried where? Well, the layout of the graves, in case we have to put some stones back in place. We hope we can fix before someone new gets in and won't allow us to. Perhaps if we get it fenced off now and fixed it can stay that way for a few more years?? Many years.. hopefully. My GGGgrandparents, Henry & Elizabeth Stough Johnson are buried there. Possibly my GGGG grandfather, Jeriah Johnson/Johnston also is there in an unmarked grave. Other family members of this group are also there. Also some RICE, ATHEY & WEBSTER graves are there. See the online list I have pasted in telling who are buried there. Thanks for any help. Several cousins hope to plan the get together soon. Perhaps some Athey, Matkins, Rice or Webster folks would be interested, too, in helping? Thing is I do not know any of these folks. I wonder how to find any interested parties in this planning ? We are open to any ideas and suggestions. We also have to be certain the day we choose is ok with the owner. I do not even know the persons name. Only that the little farm is for sale now.. the land and house where cemetery is located. Please email me with any ideas. We do appreciate your help. Mary Lou Hazelrigg 317-263-5298.. work phone.. m-f 8 to 5 ************************************************************ ATHEY CEMETERY (Approx. 1/4 mi. West of SE corner Sec. 4 T 12N R 5 W) Inscriptions copied April 18, 1956 by Wm. J. Boatright. Transcribed as written by Penni Lynch on Feb. 12, 1999. James Athey d. Aug 19,1857 age 69y Prudence wife of Jame Athey d. Dec 3, 1853 in the 66th yr. of her life Mary J. wife of Henry H. Athey d. Sept 28,1871 age 37y 9m 26d Henry Johnson Dec 23, 1811 Oct 4, 1872 Elizabeth wife of Henry Johnson d. Oct 19,1878 age 60y 1d Caroline wife of Wm. K. Matkins d. Oct 23,1844 age 25y 17d Maria dau of M.K. and C. Matkins d. Apr 22, 1851 age 12y 5d Mary J. dau of P.F. & S.E. Rice d. June 23,1862 age 3y 3m 19d William son of S.& M. Webster d. Oct 7,1850 age 14y 7m 14d Infant son of S. & M. Webster d. Apr 1,1853 Susan wife of Cary A. Moyers Sept 23,1809 Oct 6,1883 Malissa E. dau of P. & T. Rice d. Jan 27,1855 age 1y 11m 3d Margaret dau of S.& M. Webster d. Aug 8, 1839 age 5y 19d Telitha wife of Peter F. Rice Jasper son of P.F. & T. Rice Ellsamm dau of H. & E. Johnson Oct 4, 1854 Oct 15,1855 Mickey dau of H. & E. Johnson Aug 19,1859 Sept 1, 1861

I am finding this discussion about Fillmore Rd. very interesting. We have a family story about Shelton Burgess. It says that Shelton was buried in a woods, which later became a cornfield, near Fillmore. He died sometime between 1861 and 1865. As far as I know, no one has been able to find his grave. I have always assumed that "Fillmore" referred to the town. This discussion broadens my search to other "Fillmores" as well. Where, exactly, is this Fillmore Rd.? From this discussion, it sounds like there are several burial sites and cemetaries along or near that road. Has anyone run across a Shelton Burgess in their searches of these sites? (Probably not, but it never hurts to ask. I've found the most amazing things by looking into all possibilities.) Thanks! Lisa L.