Surviving are ... Oscar of Washington, D. C., Any idea if this Oscar Britt was married to Mabel Ethel Iliff and if he was born in 1886 and died in 1956? She was married to Oscar L. Britt and, I believe, lived in D. C. for a time. She was my wife's great aunt. I've never had any information about his family, but I recall hearing stories about "Aunt Mabel's" visits to Indiana from time to time. Tim Singleton, tsingleton@iclub.org Volunteer INGenWeb Coodinator Adams Co., IN - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inadams/ Randolph Co., IN - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/

Thank you Billy for this obituary! I am very interested in Spences too. Nancy Hammer, Cheyenne Wyoming

Dear Shelley, I have tried to research some Spences too. May I ask you some questions about the ones in Parker City and their relatives? Thanks, Nancy Hammer, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, February 20, 1940 Aged resident of county dies. - Mrs. Delphina Britt dies at Randolph County hospital. Mrs. Delphina Britt, 78, widow of James C. Britt, died at the Randolph County hospital at 10:30 o'clock Monday evening. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Clyde Spence of Brockway, Pa., Mrs. Loa Bane of Atlanta, Ga., Ethel and Hazel at home; six sons, Fred of Mishawaka, Oscar of Washington, D. C., Ralph of Atlanta, Ga., Dewey of Muncie, Orville and Russell of Winchester. The body was removed to the Fraze funeral home at Winchester for burial preparations. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Shelley, I hope this helps. -- Billy

I am looking for some info on my father's (Wm. Robert Spence) line. He was born in Winchester in 1910,. (I was born in Winchester in 1937) My grandfather was Wm. "Clyde" Spence, born in 1884 from Randolph County - his father was Henry Harrison Spence from Miami Co Ohio, and his mother was Martha Clesta Ritesman, born in 1854, from Randolph County. My grandmother was Matha Elo Britt, born in Carlo, Randolph County in 1888 - her father was Joshua Chamness Britt, born in Wayne Co in 1859 (buried @ Fountain Park Cem), and her mother was Delphina Hardwick, born in 1861 (they had 11 children I believe). Joshua's father was William Britt, and his mother was Sarah Chamness born in 1825 in Wayne Co. I am especially looking for info on Martha Clesta Ritesman, and William Britt and Sarah Chamness.- and Delphina Hardwick. Thank you! Shelley L. (Spence) Lafayette Vancouver, WA Both my grandmother and grandfather are in unmarked graves in the Maxville Cemetary. 9 line

Union City Times-Gazette, Monday, August 26, 1940 Rainy Weather Cuts Attendance At Annual Wayne School Reunion A fair sized crown attended the reunion of Wayne township schools in the Grimes grove west of the city Sunday afternoon. Pleasing oldtime music was provided by James Dempsey and J. B. Mason, violins, and Mrs. Alva Wolfe, piano. Letters were read from Judge A. S. Peacock, of Wakeeney, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harshman of Glendale, Calif. Cards of regret for inability to attend were read from W. W. Fowler of this city and Clarence Higi of Muncie, Ind. Rev. J. Floyd Seelig of this city gave a short address in which he reviewed some of his early days at Lynn, Ind., and paid a tribute to W. E. Wright, a former teacher there. He stressed the necessity of more character education in these days, saying that mind without character is only a menace to society. The Rev. E. J. Wickersham of Portland, Ind., spoke briefly, saying that real life includes struggle and sacrifice. "When we begin to be in want we begin to grow," he declared. He praised the reunion idea and the value of reunions to people. Henry J. Wickersham, 83, of Muncie, spoke briefly about Judge Peacock, a former schoolmate. Rain at 3:30 cut off the remainder of the afternoon's program. The oldest person present was Howard Hart, 85, of south of this city.. Miss Frances Peacock, teacher in Camden, S. C., had come the longest distance, 1,000 miles. Mrs. Pearl Clevenger, of Shiloh, O., had come 150 miles. Tributes were paid to deceased reunion members during the past year which included Jacob Conklin, John W. Morton, Mrs. Lizzie Ingle Smith, James B. Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ohler, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Woodbury, Mrs. Howard Hart, Mrs. Ella S. Ward, Mrs. Alice Fraze, A. T. Shockeny, Forrest Sullenberger, Mrs. Elizabeth Stoneman, W. O. Stuckey, William Bruss. The following officers and committees were elected when the report of the nominating committee composed of Frank Potts, George W. Harter and J. E. Conklin, was approved; Don C. Ward, president; Harry Peacock, vice-president; Clyde Shultz, secretary-treasurer; arrangements committee, S. H. Weslin, Noah Onkst, Harry Robinson, E. L. Conklin, Ray Harshman; program committee, F. M. Potts, Agnes Carpenter, Myrtle Williamson, Fern Wasson, Frank Conklin; invitations committee, Mrs. Anna Shultz, E. O. Coates, Rev. S. F. Harter, Mrs. Alva Wolfe, Mrs. Dan Cotter. Other attendants from a distance included the following: Edward Martin, of Dayton, O.; Mrs. Ella Robbins and Mrs. Delta Roberts, of Marion, Ind.; Mrs. Alice Langen, W. D. Shultz, H. J. Wickersham, of Muncie; Lon Kemp, of Galion, O.; Mr. and Mrs. John Ridenbaugh, of Alexandria, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. George Tibbot and family, Richmond, Ind.; Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Wickersham, of Portland, Ind.; Harmon Wigger and Miss Wigger, of Anderson, Ind. In addition to these there were many in attendance from Winchester, Ind., Modoc, Ind., Lynn, Ind., Ansonia, O., and other places.

In a message dated 4/26/03 6:20:20 PM US Eastern Standard Time, richardson69@comcast.net writes: > I think my Clevenger's came from > Virginia they were Quaker also. > Gina > Gina, What is your Clevenger line? Best, Cynthia

Are you researching any of the following families from Grant county? I have McDamiel, Householder, Ferguson, and Baugher surnames in Grant. My Cox family came from Delaware to Ohio then Randolph County. My Adams family was Quakers from NC. I think my Clevenger's came from Virginia they were Quaker also. Gina ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted Smith <tcsmith@calweb.com> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [INRANDOL] Adams, Cox, Clevenger,Pickett, Painter,Shank and Reid or Reed > I have some info on Cox in my database. For example, > > William Cox, b. 4/22/1803 in NC, d. 6/8/1867 in Grant Co., IN. m. 1/15/1829 > to Miriam Winslow, b. 2/26/1807, d. 11/9/1855 in Grant Co., IN. She is bur. > in Oak Ridge Friends Cem., Grant Co. > > Children: > Elizabeth (b. 8/13/1831 in NC) > Julia Ann (b. 2/22/1834 in Randolph Co., IN; d. 10/9/1899 in Cherokee, KS). > m. 2/21/1855 @ Back Creek MM, Grant Co., IN, to Stephen Larrance (b. > 2/2/1833 in Holy Spring MM, NC; d. 5/10/1916 in Cherokee, KS) > Emily (b. 12/10/1837; d. 11/10/1855 in Grant Co., IN) > Martha (b. 2/17/1846 in IN; d. 12/9/1883 in Wabash Co., IN); m. 9/7/1867 @ > Wabash Co., IN, to Stephen Scott (b. 12/25/1849 in Grant Co., IN; d. > 12/10/1930) [my 2nd great-granduncle] > > I also have a very few Adams and Clevingers. > > -- Ted > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris & Gina" <richardson69@comcast.net> > To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 8:47 PM > Subject: [INRANDOL] Adams, Cox, Clevenger,Pickett, Painter, Shank and Reid > or Reed > > > Hello, > > I am trying to find someone who may be researching the same surnames as I > am, > to exchange info with. > Randolph County Surnames I am researching are Adams, Cox, Clevenger, > Pickett, Painter, Shank and Reid or Reed. > If you have any info on these families I would greatly appreciate the help. > > Thanks Gina > in Delaware Co. > > > ============================== > 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 > > > > ============================== > 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 have some info on Cox in my database. For example, William Cox, b. 4/22/1803 in NC, d. 6/8/1867 in Grant Co., IN. m. 1/15/1829 to Miriam Winslow, b. 2/26/1807, d. 11/9/1855 in Grant Co., IN. She is bur. in Oak Ridge Friends Cem., Grant Co. Children: Elizabeth (b. 8/13/1831 in NC) Julia Ann (b. 2/22/1834 in Randolph Co., IN; d. 10/9/1899 in Cherokee, KS). m. 2/21/1855 @ Back Creek MM, Grant Co., IN, to Stephen Larrance (b. 2/2/1833 in Holy Spring MM, NC; d. 5/10/1916 in Cherokee, KS) Emily (b. 12/10/1837; d. 11/10/1855 in Grant Co., IN) Martha (b. 2/17/1846 in IN; d. 12/9/1883 in Wabash Co., IN); m. 9/7/1867 @ Wabash Co., IN, to Stephen Scott (b. 12/25/1849 in Grant Co., IN; d. 12/10/1930) [my 2nd great-granduncle] I also have a very few Adams and Clevingers. -- Ted ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & Gina" <richardson69@comcast.net> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 8:47 PM Subject: [INRANDOL] Adams, Cox, Clevenger,Pickett, Painter, Shank and Reid or Reed Hello, I am trying to find someone who may be researching the same surnames as I am, to exchange info with. Randolph County Surnames I am researching are Adams, Cox, Clevenger, Pickett, Painter, Shank and Reid or Reed. If you have any info on these families I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks Gina in Delaware Co. ============================== 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bk.2ADE/1336.1 Message Board Post: Am not researching this line, just trying to be helpful. The 1860 census for Indiana, Randolph county, Farmland township had a family headed by Nathaniel Gray, 67, Chair maker, born in NJ and included Sarah, 55, born in Ky. No other info except that his personal eatate was worth $50. Good luck. Don

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bk.2ADE/1079.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so very much! I am tracking the Longfellow family out of Delaware. I have James Albert Longfellow's marriage to Carrie Mills and would love any help that I can get. Do you have any photos of any of the Longfellow graves? My email address is jonesfam@rmi.net, if you would like to contact me direct. Again - thank you and I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Maggie Jones

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Longfellow Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1079.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Maggie, You're in luck! There are several Longfellows buried at Arba Cemetery. There is a James A. Longfellow with a very nice, readable stone buried at Arba. His tombstone states: Co. A 57th IND. VOL. James A. Longfellow 1839-1910. So far, I have transcribed eight other Longfellows at Arba. I would be glad to help you find James' siblings if I can. Sabrina

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bk.2ADE/1079.2.2 Message Board Post: I was wondering if James A. Longfellow's grave site was found at Arba and if the stone is still standing? If either Mr. Davis or Mrs. Benner happen to see this message and are able to give me any information, I would greatly appreciate it since I am hunting for James A. Longfellow and his siblings. Sincerely yours, Maggie Jones

Hi. I have this information, and more. This Nathaniel GRAY is my GGGGgf. GRAY, NATHANIEL State: IN Year: 1860 County: Randolph County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: Farmland Page: 577 Database: IN 1860 Federal Census Index line 35, taken 26 June, dwelling 303, fam#304, Nathaniel 67y, Chain maker, $50, b.NJ Sarah, 55y b.KY, Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: <jmf@netins.net> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 12:16 AM Subject: [INRANDOL] 1860 census lookup > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Gray > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1336 > > Message Board Post: > > I am requesting a 1860 census lookup for a Nathanial Gray in Randolph County do not know a township. He would have been approx 68 years old at the time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bk.2ADE/1336 Message Board Post: I am requesting a 1860 census lookup for a Nathanial Gray in Randolph County do not know a township. He would have been approx 68 years old at the time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRAGG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bk.2ADE/154.231 Message Board Post: I am a descendent of Ephraim Bragg. If anyone needs information or has any further information on his descendents please email me. Thanks!!

My father worked for the WPA building RT. 35 NW out of Richmond and we lived in town . We got our clothes and food from the commisary. Got so sick of navy beans it was years before I could eat them again. Tom Hollingsworth

Thank you for responding, Cathy. I'm trying to figure out a reason that my ancestor might have ended up in Des Moines, Iowa in the 30s. Recently someone posted a message or inquiry about their "Smith's" who moved to Des Moines...and I guess I deleted that post without thinking. I have Smith's from Indiana....and no information that they were ever in Iowa, but aside from the possibility of my illustrious (NOT) ancestor simply being footloose and fancy free, it seems to me that there had to be a reason he went to D.M.....and it makes sense that either he had relatives there, or was following WPA jobs. Jules

Jules, My answer doesn't really help you, but it may help some one else. My grandfather and family lived in Los Angeles, CA during the Depression. He was given work by the WPA and the job was in Los Angeles. He was put to work in the accounting dept. of a food commissary. He also was given a road repair job which was further away, but still in the Los Angeles area. Your question is a good one! Gets you thinking! Cathy Lampshire -----Original Message----- From: Jules [mailto:jules362@netins.net] Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 12:57 PM To: INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INRANDOL] WPA Question Does anyone know anything about how the WPA program was administered? Did they hire workers in the area where the worker lived, or did they hire them and send them where there was work to be done? I'm trying to figure out how one of my ancestors ended up in Iowa when he'd lived all of his life in Indiana...and I know that he was working for the WPA in the state of Iowa in the 1930s. I'm just wondering if he had another reason for making the move, or if he might have been sent to a different state because he was employed by the WPA at the time???? ============================== 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

No, I am sorry I do not have any more information. I copied what was in the book hoping it would help some of the people who have been asking about cemeteries in Randolph co. Georgia Davis gbdavis@pronet.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Matherly" <michael@michaelmatherly.com> To: <INRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 1:56 AM Subject: Re: [INRANDOL] RITENOUR cemetery Page 2 > I have several relatives buried in Ritenour's Cemetery, but none of their names were in the two emails. My great great grandfather and some of his children are buried there, but I have been unable > to find where my great grandfather and great great grandmother are buried. Do you have more names of others who are buired there ? > > Thanks > > Mike Matherly > > Georgia & Dick Davis wrote: > > > RITENOUR'S CEMETERY (con't) "The History of Randolph County Indiana" by E. Tucker > > Page 129..... > > > > Joseph Lewis, February 14, 1872, 65 years > > > > John P. Champe, August 14, 1872, 65 years > > > > Samuel E. Turner, October 2, 1870, 71 years > > > > Christena, wife of James Hester, January 9, 1873, 72 years > > > > Catharine Clapp, December 19, 1873, 63 years > > > > Samuel Sipe, January 18, 1874, 75 years > > > > Abigail, wife of A. Collins, March 17, 1874, 71 years > > > > Mercy, wife of Joseph Lewis, April 13, 1874, 68 years > > > > Christian Heaston, April 18, 1874, 67 years > > > > Isabella, wife of Christian Nickey, December 30, 1874, 70 years > > > > Elizabeth, wife of George E. Thompson, December 20, 1876, 70 years > > > > David Riddlesbarger, January 29, 1876, 81 years > > > > Sarah, wife of Joseph Elliot, May 24, 1876, 62 years > > > > John Fetters, May 13, 1876, 67 years > > > > William Dail, June 6, 1876, 63 years > > > > Daniel Mull, September 22, 1877, 60 years > > > > Christopher T. Henisser, September 13, 1876, 67 years > > > > James Hall, April 5, 1880, 81 years > > > > George Ritenour, no stone, very old. > > > > Andrew Ritenour, no stone, very old > > > > Mrs. Andrew Ritenour, 1879, no stone, very old. > > > > Isabella, wife of Ephraim Jellison, October 2, 1841, 63 years. > > > > Ephraim Jellison, May 8, 1846, 73 years. > > > > John Vaughn, September 31, 1864, 69 years > > > > Thomas Jellison, September 20, 1864, 66 years > > > > Rebecca Jellison, wife of Thomas Jellison, March 28, 1864, 66 years. > > > > Frederica, wife of Martin Heniser, February 12, 1877, 70 years. > > > > Sarah, wife of Christian Heaston, April 18, 1874, 67 years > > > > A Mr. Clawson is thought to have been the first burial in Ritenour's cemetery, date not known. > > > > In 1836, it had come to be extensively used. Perhaps 200 persons had by that time been laid to rest there, from the whole region for eight or ten miles around, and perhaps, farther even than that. > > > > ============================== > > 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 > > > > --- > > [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > > > ============================== > 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 >