Old Memories by Don C. Ward, published March 1938 One of the first of the Sousa marches to come into general use in the Union City community was the "Manhattan Beach" which was played by the Muncie Band at the funeral services for Gov. I. P. Gray, most famous Union City resident, in Feb. 1895. Gov. Gray had died in Mexico City while serving as Minister to Mexico, and his body was brought back to his old home for burial. The funeral services were held in the Union Grand Theater where admission was by ticket only. Hundreds were unable to enter the theater, but all joined in the solemn march to the City Cemetery. The Muncie Band, which filled muddy Oak street almost from curb to curb, played Sousa's new "Manhattan Beach" March on the way to the cemetery. As I recall, the band repeated the march. The effect of the beautifully solemn strains, with the high funeral car drawn by several horses, with the State Militia, the state officials headed by the Governor and his staff, county and local officials, and citizens from a wide territory, was one never to be forgotten.

I have a copy of the local newspaper obit of Benjamin Hodson. It was in the Dec 15, 1937 Winchester paper. He died at a daughter's home in Connersville. Other survivors are 1 son, W. O. Hodson; 4 brothers, Wm of Carlos, S. L. of Modoc, Levi of Modoc and Milton; a sister, Mrs Etta Chamness of Carlos, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. It appears to me only 3 brothers were named? Austin Cox --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

----- Original Message ----- From: Billy J. Baker <billybak@erols.com> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 8:00 PM Subject: [INRANDOL] Davey Marlin-Jones > For those who might have missed this news item or even might have > personally known this Randolph County man: > > Davey Marlin-Jones, 71, of Las Vegas, born May 8, 1932, in Winchester, > Indiana, passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2004. He died > of colon cancer. He was born to Quaker parents with a relentless work > ethic. He became interested in theater after seeing a magic show at age > 8, and when he was 13, his father, Marlin Jones, gave him a magic set. > Davey [David] was found to be a natural performer. He was a graduate of > Antioch College and acted with a nearby Shakespearean repertory company. > He preferred directing to acting.. About that time, he also worked in > television, driving more than 100 miles to Columbus from college. He was > "Captain Davey Jones, Skipper of the Good Ship Columbus," and his > co-star was a giraffe. > He spent his life working in the professional theatre, wearing the many > hats of magician, actor, playwright, producer, critic, and director. For > the last fifteen years, he was a professor of theatre and playwriting at > the University of Nevada, at Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to moving to Las > Vegas, Mr. Marlin-Jones lived in Washington, DC and was arts critic for > CBS affiliate WTOP/WDVM/WUSA, Channel 9, from 1970 to 1987 and also for > NBC affiliate Post/Newsweek Television, WDIV, in Detroit from 1979 to > 1987. His lively reviews of movies and plays were performances in > themselves. His stated philosophy was that, “If a critic is really doing > his job, he can show you that there is a whole rich world (of the > performing arts) out there that you can enjoy; he can explain the > production elements that made for a good time, and if you’re not having > a good time, he can explain why and hopefully it helps and hopefully you > can make better choices in what you see and have a better time.” > His marriages to Jane Jones and Mary Jones ended in divorce. Survivors > include his wife of 21 years, Maggie Winn-Jones of Las Vegas; two sons > from his second marriage, Andrew Jones of Davis, Calif., and Oliver > Jones of Los Angeles; a sister, Sharon Meachum of Norfolk; and two > grandchildren. > > > > > ==== 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 E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > > > --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

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/1546 Message Board Post: Does anyone have knowledge of an Apostolic Church in Winchester in the 1940-1950's time period ? If so does it still exist and where could I find records for this Church. In search of baptismal records of at least 7 children between those years. Thank you for any help.

I got your response. I believe you are right, that this Benjamin Hodson is my grandfather. I have no birth or death information to substantiate this. I do know that Benjamin is buried at Buena Vista Cemetery near Winchester, and that there is a Joshua Hodson buried at the Union Chapel Cemetery just West of Carlos. Joshua lived from 1833 to 1890 according to the cemetery records. That would make him the right age to be Benjamin's father. If we are going by the census data would have put his birth date around 1861. At the time of the 1880 census, Joshua would have been 46 so the birth date is right....if the census was taken before his 47th birthday. I plan a trip to Indiana late summer early fall to check out these sites and visit other relatives. Thanks for your response.

I meant to send you some Hodson information out this morning, but I guess I sent it to myself. Maybe 'you' will read the email to Austin Cox and answer. Talk to you later. AC --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

The 1880 census has Benjamin F. Hodson, a son of Joshua and Mary Hodson, living with his parents and siblings in Washington Twp, Randolph County, IN. Here are the names, ages and place of birth of the family. Joshua Hodson 46 IN Mary " 48 IN Martha R. " 21 MO Benjamin F. " 19 MO Sarah E. " 11 IN Marietta " 7 IN Austin ----- Original Message ----- From: <CHIPRES2@aol.com> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 6:54 PM Subject: [INRANDOL] Hodson > I am looking for information relative to my great grandfather, Benjamin F. > Hodson, middle name thought to be Franklin. He was married to Mary F. Cox on > August 6, 1882 in Randolph County. Am looking for date of birth, children, date > of death, parents names. I can confirm that he was born in Missouri. In > addition, anything out there about my grandfather, William O. Hodson, lifetime > resident of Randolph County, born May 17, 1883 and married to Bessie Pearl > (Engle) Hodson. > > > ==== INRANDOL Mailing List ==== > Don't count the years,...count the memories. > Contributed By: Austin Cox > > ============================== > 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 E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > > --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

Thank you, Billy.

I am looking for information relative to my great grandfather, Benjamin F. Hodson, middle name thought to be Franklin. He was married to Mary F. Cox on August 6, 1882 in Randolph County. Am looking for date of birth, children, date of death, parents names. I can confirm that he was born in Missouri. In addition, anything out there about my grandfather, William O. Hodson, lifetime resident of Randolph County, born May 17, 1883 and married to Bessie Pearl (Engle) Hodson.

Billy--Thanks so much, Davey was my first cousin. I had seen other obits, but not that particular one, what paper was it in? My Dad is in Florida til the end of the month, and I know he would like a "hard copy" of it if i can run one down. Mary Jo Bailey _________________________________________________________________ Learn how to help protect your privacy and prevent fraud online at Tech Hacks & Scams. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/techsafety.armx

Thank you for your extensive coverage of Randolph County resources. I am planning a research trip to Winchester this spring and your detail helps to organize my research more efficiently. My ancestors are Platt, Robbins, Davis, Derevage, Keys, Glover, and more, most in Washington and Greensfork Twps. Most have births prior to 1882 when birth records were officially filed. Is there a possibility that births were listed in the newspapers of the county prior to 1882? Are there any other sources of births if cemetery tombstones list only birth year? Thanks for your help! Susan Reed Bluffton, Wells, Indiana

For those who might have missed this news item or even might have personally known this Randolph County man: Davey Marlin-Jones, 71, of Las Vegas, born May 8, 1932, in Winchester, Indiana, passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2004. He died of colon cancer. He was born to Quaker parents with a relentless work ethic. He became interested in theater after seeing a magic show at age 8, and when he was 13, his father, Marlin Jones, gave him a magic set. Davey [David] was found to be a natural performer. He was a graduate of Antioch College and acted with a nearby Shakespearean repertory company. He preferred directing to acting.. About that time, he also worked in television, driving more than 100 miles to Columbus from college. He was "Captain Davey Jones, Skipper of the Good Ship Columbus," and his co-star was a giraffe. He spent his life working in the professional theatre, wearing the many hats of magician, actor, playwright, producer, critic, and director. For the last fifteen years, he was a professor of theatre and playwriting at the University of Nevada, at Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Mr. Marlin-Jones lived in Washington, DC and was arts critic for CBS affiliate WTOP/WDVM/WUSA, Channel 9, from 1970 to 1987 and also for NBC affiliate Post/Newsweek Television, WDIV, in Detroit from 1979 to 1987. His lively reviews of movies and plays were performances in themselves. His stated philosophy was that, “If a critic is really doing his job, he can show you that there is a whole rich world (of the performing arts) out there that you can enjoy; he can explain the production elements that made for a good time, and if you’re not having a good time, he can explain why and hopefully it helps and hopefully you can make better choices in what you see and have a better time.” His marriages to Jane Jones and Mary Jones ended in divorce. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Maggie Winn-Jones of Las Vegas; two sons from his second marriage, Andrew Jones of Davis, Calif., and Oliver Jones of Los Angeles; a sister, Sharon Meachum of Norfolk; and two grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: slick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/657.1 Message Board Post: I don't know if we can help each other or not I have a William Henry Spencer that married a Mary Slick in 1880 in Randolph co. Indiana. Her father was a Joseph Slick. They lived in or around Spartanburge Indiana. Maybe you can help me and maybe you can help me

Hi all. I was in Preble Co., OH today researching for a client. On my way back to home to Jay Co. I stopped at a cemetery on highway 27 at the cross road for Snow Hill. I don't know the name of the cemetery. I'm sure several folks on the list know the name. Anyway, I stopped there (for no apparent reason. lol) and photographed several of the older stones in the cemetery. Thought maybe I might find some folks on the list who can claim some of these ancestors. If so, I will gladly email the photo/photos of the tombstones of your ancestors. The stones I photographed are as follows: Catherine HINSHAW Mary E. HINSHAW Margaret A. STEGALL Ann Eliza ARMSTRONG Emley PLATT Levi PLATT Thomas NORTON David? HINSHAW David WRIGHT John HINSHAW Margaret?? wife of John HINSHAW William NORTON John DERRICKSON Martha A. DERIKSON James T. ANDERSON Stanton PLATT Frankie DAVIS (s/o Frank & Jessie) Thomas E. MULLEN Samuel HIATT Grant R. RUBEY Ruth A. RUBEY Timothy HINSHAW Margaret A. FUDGE Josephine (w/o John) HINSHAW Levi MOORE William & Sarah MOORE Hartwell, Mariah, Gideon MACON Sarah HALL Alfred HALL George W. & Malissa PLATT Let me know if any are your ancestors and I will email the photo/photos to you. Rex Bertram PO Box 651 Redkey, IN 47373 Jay County Indiana Webpage co-ordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~injay/ Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, or Michigan research help http://home.insightbb.com/~rexwb/index.htm I do Free Genealogy Look-ups from many sources. Check out my web page. http://www.angelfire.com/in4/genealogyhelp/lookup.html

They gave black face shows in Winchester in the late 40s and early 50s. I remember them as a small child because my father was always active in regional theater. They also had shows of men only...they made some UGLY women! Tonya Fouse Krout

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAWLEY, EMLEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1544.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I have a Samuel Hawley b. 1811 married Meribah Emley 1835 in New Jersey. They are both buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Huntington, IN. I have lots of information on the Emleys, but nothing else on the Hawleys.

In a message dated 3/1/2004 11:43:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, richardson69@comcast.net writes: For anyone that may be interested in the history and origins of blackface performing in the United States, I found this page that I found very interesting. I wanted to pass it along. I enjoyed Al Jolsen and in Richmond they had live Black Face Minstrels that my parents took me too as a child. Other than the typical stereotype of the times I found it very entertaining. The comedy and music were very good and of course the blue laws of the 3o's guaranteed a clean performance Tom Hollingsworth

Hello List, For anyone that may be interested in the history and origins of blackface performing in the United States, I found this page that I found very interesting. I wanted to pass it along. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface Gina

Wow! What a lot of information! Regarding the old cemetery books: sounds like a huge job, but oh, how valuable it will be! If it were me doing it, I would take my little tape-recorder and read the books into the recorder, spelling out all the questionable words and names, and take it home and transcribe them. I did that one time when I was reading old obituaries from a newspaper. Don't know if that is possible - only a suggestion. Nancy

Hello List, I forgot to mention in the update email, that the search engine on the site has been updated. It should find all the latest additions. Gina