I am researching: REDPATH JONES MENDENHALL MILLS Cathy Lampshire

Hi List Mangas Harlan Wiley Smith Hoke Perry Lindsey

My surnames that I am researching in Randolph County are, >ROSS, MILLER > >Other families I am interested in are, > HARRIS, BARKER, SMITHSON, RITENOUR, WIKEL, MERCHANT, WILLIS, WARREN, BRANDENBURG ,MURPHY, Michael Ross Matherly > > > >

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COX HINKLE JOHNSON OSBORN MARTIN PATTERSON PEARSON PICKETT STEWART THORNBURG TURNER Shirley Pearson

Hello List, I was requested to do a surname roll call again, since we have had so many new people have been joining the list. So here it goes! My surnames that I am researching in Randolph County are, Adams Clevenger Cox Dolby Moister Painter Patterson Puckett Reid/Reed/Read Rogers Wine Shanks Smith Other families I am interested in are, Dudley Thornburg Mills Gina Richardson INGenWeb Volunteer Coordinator Randolph County IN http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/

Surnames of Randolph County. Boltz Brandenburg Diggs Favorite Fidler Fudge Ginn Hobbick (Hobick, Habich) Hochstedler Honour (Hounour) Knecht Ledbetter Monks Moore Schreckengost (Schreckengast) Smith, Andrew Jackson Spera Families of interest to me Addington Watts

Hello List, I have the Email list set up so you will receive a message when someone posts to the Randolph County message boards. When ever a message from the board comes to the email list it will contain the following, This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. A link will be included with these emails. In order to reply to the person who posted the message on the board. You must click on the link and go to the actual board and post a message. Most of the people who are using the boards are not on our email list. So they will not see your reply if you only click on reply to sender. I had seen a few replies to the message board post about Quakers and wanted to let you know that the person who posted will not be able to see your reply unless you visit the link and post there. Sorry I forgot to mention this when I set up the gateway for the message board. Gina Richardson INGenWeb Volunteer Coordinator Randolph County IN http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/

Quakers in Howard County: Birth and Rebirth by Ken Stockbridge* Quakers played a key role in the early growth of what is now Howard County, but no Quaker meeting existed here from roughly 1850 to 1970. What became of the meeting in the mill town founded by the Quaker Ellicott brothers? And what now brings a Quaker meeting back to Howard County? Several histories have documented the role of the three Ellicott brothers, who came in 1771 from William Penn's colony and chose a site on the Patapsco River for their flourmill. The Ellicotts' generosity helped build not just a Quaker meetinghouse but also houses of worship for other denominations. They founded schools not just for Quaker boys but also for girls and all children, including Native-Americans. They also helped recognize African-American Benjamin Banneker and invited him to help survey Washington, DC. Banneker also worshiped occasionally with the Quakers. Histories have also described how Quakers helped shape the state's and the nation's early history, especially regarding religious freedom, and local Quakers played their part. Quakers helped establish the right to affirm rather than to swear oaths, as their religious convictions dictated. They refused to support military activities or to pay tithes to the state to support Anglican churches and priests. And throughout the 1700s, their opposition to slavery grew; by 1790, Quakers in Maryland did not hold or trade in slaves. However, few histories have noted that a Quaker meeting existed in this area forty or more years before the Ellicotts arrived. None have been clear just when and why the meeting was discontinued. Quakers may have lived and worshiped as early as 1698 at Elk Ridge Landing. Quaker records document that the Peirpoint family was the Elk Ridge meeting's core until the Ellicotts arrived. One traveling minister reported on a meeting with the Peirpoints at their home "up the Patapsco" in 1722. Charles Peirpoint and his wife, Sidney Chew, both came from Anne Arundel Quaker families. They had fourteen children, and before 1770 virtually all the Elk Ridge meeting families were those that married into the Peirpoint family. While the Peirpoints had apparently settled at Elk Ridge Landing by 1722, their Quaker group did not apply to be taken under the care of a "monthly meeting" until 1739. Monthly meetings held "meetings for worship with a concern for business" (of the meeting) once a month, as they do today. They generally consisted then of a few scattered meetings. Monthly meetings were organized into quarterly meetings and quarterly meetings into a yearly meeting for Maryland, at the time. This scheme provided for mutual support and solidarity. Any meeting other than an informal one would probably not have existed at Elk Ridge Landing much before 1739. One role of monthly and quarterly meetings was to nurture meetings and individuals in their understanding of Quaker practice. The Elk Ridge meeting received such attention in 1746 after a visitor found several people speaking at once rather than one at a time out of the silence of worship. A committee then visited the meeting, perhaps more than once. Nine months later, the meeting submitted a letter acknowledging their "misconduct" and the "good advices" they had received. Fifteen people signed the letter--all of them named Peirpoint. When the Ellicotts arrived, several Quakers came along to work with them, and others established their own mills. Meanwhile, Elk Ridge Landing was declining as a port due to siltation and the increasing importance of Baltimore. In 1798, the Elk Ridge meeting built a meetinghouse in Ellicott Mills, keeping its original name. The meeting flourished only briefly. Many Quaker meetings were discontinued during this period, especially the early tidewater meetings in Anne Arundel County, due to several factors. Many Quakers left with the vast westward migration, though many also moved to Baltimore or back to Pennsylvania. Many farmers moved on due to soil depletion from tobacco or their difficulty working in a slave economy while opposing slavery. However, in Ellicott Mills, many Quakers were part of the Ellicotts' industrial revolution, and the Ellicotts had helped renew agriculture by providing a market for wheat and introducing the use of fertilizer. Some left the meeting due to the rigors of Quaker discipline, which disapproved marriage with non-Quakers, military service, and distractions like drinking, dancing, and theater. Revival movements also lured some away to other faiths. Still, other meetings in the area survived, such as those at Baltimore, Sandy Spring, and Gunpowder. The arrival of America's first passenger train at Ellicott Mills in 1830 may have helped spur further growth of the town, but it also made Baltimore's larger Quaker meeting closer. While the Ellicotts remained active here through the mid-1800s, they also became very active in Baltimore, establishing an export trade. Faced with Baltimore's ascendancy, the Elk Ridge meeting may have simply lacked the necessary critical mass. In 1826, the meeting asked that its contribution to support the monthly meeting be reduced, and in 1831, it raised a concern about its small size. A committee then regularly visited the meeting until 1836. The visitors included Philip E. Thomas, who was the monthly meeting clerk as well as a founder and the first President of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. In 1836, discontinuing the Elk Ridge meeting was proposed but not approved. In 1851, a new meeting was established at the Diamond Ridge home of Thomas Hartley, just upstream from Ellicott Mills in Baltimore County. Finally, in 1853, the Elk Ridge meeting was discontinued. Some had proposed replacing the Elk Ridge meeting with the new one, but others persisted in trying to keep Elk Ridge alive. Ultimately, the decisions regarding the two meetings seem to have been made independently, but Diamond Ridge's creation may well have been the final blow. One hundred and twenty years later, a new Quaker meeting was established in Columbia, another new town that brought growth. The county may have always had at least a few Quaker residents, and new ones were drawn to this progressive experiment of planned development. However, it was the 1970s fuel crisis that motivated the new meeting, to conserve fuel used driving to distant meetings. Initially, the group met in Friends' homes. As the numbers grew, it sought larger space, which was at a premium for Sunday mornings. So it met for a while at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center on Sunday evenings. Later, it met on Sunday mornings at the Phelps Luck Neighborhood Center. However, the small group had difficulty finding the time and energy needed to support the meeting. Providing children's programs proved challenging. Also, some did not find the center suitable for worship. The group did continue for five years or so, but gradually Friends returned to older, more established meetings, and the group was discontinued by about 1979. In the 1980s some proposed a mid-week evening worship, but the response was not sufficient. Still, Quakers continued to participate in local peace and social concern activities. Then, in mid-1996, several Friends once again felt led to start a Quaker meeting in Howard County. They had the benefit of past experience, the hope that an even larger county population might provide the needed critical mass, and the vision of having their spiritual community where they live. They committed to having worship on Sunday mornings, adequate children's programs, and space well suited to silent worship. In November 1996, they started to meet at the Columbia Art Center in Long Reach. However, as Quakers say, "the way opened" that the historic and beautiful Mt. Hebron House became available as its owner, Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church, finished a new addition and moved its Sunday School out of the old manor house. The Quakers began meeting there in January 1997. Initially, the group's attendance was quite regular at about 20 adults for worship and from 5-15 children. Since then, attendance has more than doubled. The meeting has had regular business meetings from the beginning and a variety of study and worship groups. The various activities have deepened the spiritual life of the new religious community and its members. In 1999, the group officially became the Patapsco Friends Meeting under the care of Sandy Spring monthly meeting. In August 2002, the meeting became a full, "monthly meeting" under the care of Chesapeake Quarterly Meeting. The group hopes to follow the advice that George Fox offered in a 1676 epistle, "be patterns, be examples ... that you may come to walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every [person]." *© 1999, 2002 by Ken Stockbridge. For a more extensive version of this history, email kstockbridge@yahoo.com <mailto:kstockbridge@yahoo.com>. Thanks to Emma Byrne and Susan Rose for their help.

There were many MOON's in Clinton Co Oh and also from possibly NC or Va. I have one, Mary Moon mar in Rooks or Smithson families. Some other surnames there that also moved into Randolf Co Ind in early 1800's and on. Thurman; Rooks, Smithson, Clevenger, Thornburg, Halloway, Jackson, and other's. Some came from Va before 1800 or abt very early 1800's . Some were in Stoney Creek area Randolph Co. and also in Delaware Co Ind next to Randolph Co. Maxine W Wilton willma@sprynet.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <sharonstatler@myfamily.com> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 7:27 AM Subject: [INRANDOL] Quaker Ancestors at Cherry Grove MM, & Underground Railroad? > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: ALLEN LAMB DIXON MOON WORKMAN HARRIS CHENOWETH > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1554 > > Message Board Post: > > I'm curious to know if anyone has information on my Quaker ancestors who moved from Orange Co., NC to Lynn, Randolph Co., IN. > I know that Larkin and Malinda ALLEN MOON were buried at Cherry Grove Cemetary just outside of Lynn. Some of their children and Malinda's parents, Herman and Louise LAMB ALLEN are also buried there. > I'm not certain as the the reason they all relocated to Indiana, except that they may have played a part in the "Underground Railroad" during the Civil War. My GGGrandfather, Larkin Moon, had been a Confederate Soldier during the war, so there's some confusion over how he ended up with a Quaker Family in Indiana. > Does anyone recall exactly what the history is of the Cherry Grove MM, or do I not have correct info? Were they a part of another Indiana Quaker Meeting House prior to Cherry Grove? > I'd appreciate anyone's help with this. > > > ==== INRANDOL Mailing List ==== > Would anyone like to submit a phrase or thought for the day for the tagline, send an Email to Gina Richardson richardson69@comcast.net > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALLEN LAMB DIXON MOON WORKMAN HARRIS CHENOWETH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1554 Message Board Post: I'm curious to know if anyone has information on my Quaker ancestors who moved from Orange Co., NC to Lynn, Randolph Co., IN. I know that Larkin and Malinda ALLEN MOON were buried at Cherry Grove Cemetary just outside of Lynn. Some of their children and Malinda's parents, Herman and Louise LAMB ALLEN are also buried there. I'm not certain as the the reason they all relocated to Indiana, except that they may have played a part in the "Underground Railroad" during the Civil War. My GGGrandfather, Larkin Moon, had been a Confederate Soldier during the war, so there's some confusion over how he ended up with a Quaker Family in Indiana. Does anyone recall exactly what the history is of the Cherry Grove MM, or do I not have correct info? Were they a part of another Indiana Quaker Meeting House prior to Cherry Grove? I'd appreciate anyone's help with this.

Hello List, I wanted to forward this query to the list. If you can help Camilla out please contact her through her personal email, she is not a subscriber and will not see your reply if you post back to the list. Thanks, Gina Richardson INGenWeb Volunteer Coordinator Randolph County IN http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jhnspjohn@aol.com> To: <Inrandol-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:38 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} spencer > Im trying to find out what happened to a Harley A. Spencer. He lived in > Randolph co. when he was a child. he was born Nov. 5, 1899. I know that he was > still a live in 1908. I know that he was not alive in 1926. I would like to know > if any body can help find out what happen to him. I think he might have died as > a child. > Camilla >

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The last living member of our family to live in RCI has passed away. This is her Obituary. Lorene Lambert Obituary March 24, 2004Nashville, TN Eleanor Louise Clark, age 95, at assisted living home in Donelson, TN, after a brief illness. Eleanor was born February 2, 1909 in Union City, IN to James Oscar Clark and Bertha Vashti (Barnes) Clark. Her grandparents were Adolphus and Eliza Jane (Bates) Barnes of Union City, IN and Silas Sampson and Emily Jane (Moore) Clark of Farmington, IN. She is preceded in death by her brother, George Rogers Clark of Ft. Worth, TX, and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Cook, of Donelson, TN. She is survived by: her nieces, Patricia (William) Nelson of Franklin, TN and Lorene (Fredric, Jr.) Lambert of Cross Plains, TN and nephew, George Rogers Clark II, of Bethany, OK; eight great-nieces; three great-great nieces and three great-great nephews; and her exceptional caregivers, Lawrence and Marianna Branza. Eleanor was a member of the Cathedral of the Incarnation since 1947, and prior to her illness, was a long-time resident of the Leah Rose Apartments in Nashville. She was retired from the Tennessee Department of Public Welfare, and was also an exceptional natural artist who completed further studies in watercolor and oils at Watkins and Centennial Park. She willed her remains to Vanderbilt University Medical School. Donations may be made in her memory to Alive Hospice of Nashville. As the last days of her illness closed upon her, Eleanor frequently told her caregivers she had seen and talked with her sister and her mother. She also told Marianna there was the most beautiful home with gardens all around waiting for her. She said someone told her it was "the painting I have been working on my whole life." On the Saturday before she passed to the other side, she brightened up and asked to play the organ. She also asked to see up close one of her favorite oil paintings of magnolias in a vase. As one who had long missed her own pet cat, Samantha, she derived much joy from the Branza's pet cat, Cora. In willing her body to Vanderbilt, Eleanor remarked with great humor that her "father moved to Nashville so his children could go there, but I'm the only one whose going to get in."

Hi I was wondering, is the Daniel Williams, b. Aug. 23, 1792, the son of Richard and Sara Balwin? I don't have him married, but that Williams family is my line, up to my mother Dorothy Williams.. Rodger Norton oakplace1@earthlink.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BULLOCK, GRAY, CHAMP, WINSHIP, EAST, ENGLISH, FRUIT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1347.4 Message Board Post: Family from that area are: BULLOCK, GRAY, CHAMP, WINSHIP, EAST, ENGLISH, FRUIT. Could you please check for any mention of any of them? Thanks so much! K.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1552 Message Board Post: The Preble County Room, the Preble County Genealogical Society and the Commodore Preble DAR are again sponsoring a "Night owl prowl" (aka genealogy research lock-in). It will be held on Saturday, April 17th at the Library Administration & Resource Center, 450 S. Barron St. (Rte 127) in Eaton beginning at 4:30 PM. Although the Preble County Room closes at 5 PM, participants will be "locked in" (although you may leave anytime) until 12 midnight. Snacks, water and coffee will be provided. Those with special dietary needs may pack their meal. Bottled drinks are available for purchase at neighboring gas stations. Volunteers will be available to assist researchers in using the Preble County Room collection and on-line resources. There is no charge to attend but registration is limited to 20 in order to assure adequate space and assistance. To register email the Preble County Room at pcroom@infinet.com or call 937-456-4970.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Piggott, Kemp, Williams, Moon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/919.1.3 Message Board Post: Hi, Do you have a Susannah Piggott (born 1723) who married a Richard Kemp and who had a daughter Susannah who married a Daniel Williams? They were Quakers whom I believe lived in North Carolina. Susannah and Daniel had a son William Williams who moved to Wayne Co., IN. and married Mary Moon. These are my ggggrandparents. Please write to me if you have information on these people. Thanks! Susan E. Davis My email address is Shasta4737@aol.com

Hello List, There have been a few postings to the Rootsweb message boards from a John@rootsweb. These messages are being deleted by Rootsweb, people who have went to these sites have been infected with viruses and spyware. They are not legitimate sites. Don't go to these websites. If you have visited the links, you may want to run a virus scan or check for spyware on your system. Rootsweb is working on this problem. Gina Richardson INGenWeb Volunteer Coordinator Randolph County IN http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/

Rex Bertram answered this afternoon and offered to look for me thanks. Yes I like the many ways you can search at ancestry.com. Never had gene.com but in order to find this man I thought I should get it and search hard for 14 days. I am sure they spelled his name wrong. 1920 and 1930 were both spelled way off. Even a soundex search didn't help on those. I found by first name and age and City. Thanks Lindsey