This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gguest137 Surnames: Jolly, Whitaker, Whitacre Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/155.670.671.673.699.703.1.1.1.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In your post, you mention Sarah Sally married John Jolly, and had 13 children. Was one of the children Polly, born abt 1817, who married James Whitaker (Whitacre)in 1837 in Indiana? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ericson1951 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3045/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the birth records of Abram Lewis Long born in Ripley Co Indiana in 1840 to Strawder Long and Unknown wife. Abram is my g g grandfather and was a civil war vet and POW for the 39th Indiana Infantry Co D. I have lots of good information about Abram but that is where it stops. I know there is a scrap of information that will prove the family stories I just have to keep looking. Abram had 7 brothers and sisters of which he is the oldest. His father Strawder (Stroder, Strother) Long was born in Indiana in 1808 possibly in Ripley Co but maybe not. Now his father is Abraham Long born in Virgina in 1774. If I could find any information about this line of Longs' I would be eternally indebted to whoever helped. Perhaps a hint on where to search or special places to do research any help would be terrific!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello Ripley, I hope someone can help me with my ultimate brick wall. My ggg- grandparents lived in Otter Creek for the 1840 census. Simeon Williams was born in Stonington CT in 1763 and his wife Tirzah (possible surname Knight) was born in MA or CT around the same time. They came to Ripley around 1835 from Butler County Ohio after living in Essex County NY and Windsor County Vermont. They probably married in Hartland VT (no record) and some of their older children were born in VT while the younger ones were born in NY (no birth records on any.) A family letter dated 1896 stated that Simeon died circa 1847 and Tirzah a few years later (I can't find her in the 1850 census.) Some of their children still lived in Ripley at that time. It is this family letter which gives Tirzah's maiden name as Knight and describes her family as involved in the judiciary in the CT River Valley (which state though is unclear.) There is no Knight family that fits that description in CT and a few in VT that have judges in the family don't have a daughter named Tirzah. I have also explored similar surnames in case there was a transcription error in the old letter (Wright, Knights, Wight, White, etc.) And I have tried the many spelling variations of Tirzah. I really would like to find Tirzah's maiden name. Here's a rundown of the avenues I have explored. I tried to obtain death certificates for all her children. Only 2 lived long enough in their localities to have records. One, my gg-grandmother Sarah (Williams) Doolittle, had an 1889 d.c. in Rush IN and it gave her father's name but not her mother's. The other child Adin, was in the 1880 census in Santa Ana, which was then Los Angeles County CA. Neither LA or Orange County CA have a death record for him. I also looked for obituaries for her children and the only ones I could find did not mention parents' names. A cousin has been through the LDS microfilms of Church records for Hartland VT, where they probably married. They are not listed in the Barbour Collection of CT marriage records. If they married in MA, I would have to know the town (and I have already checked several likely possibilities.) I have written to the Ripley County Historical Society for research into wills, estate inventory, probate and land records, hoping for a clue to her maiden name. If anyone has heard of this family and maybe has an old bible laying around, that would be great. Otherwise, any suggestions are welcome. Kate from Maryland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BLDT Surnames: Lambert Lampert Stoll Krick Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3044/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The parents of Elizabeth Lambert Krick and Anna Maria Lambert Stoll are Martin Lampert/Lambert and Albertina Margarethe Weigerter Lampert/Lambert. The Lampert family immigrated from Mutterstadt, Bavaria, in 1848. It has been said that they are buried in the "Old Milan Cemetery". Another source remembered them to be in "The Old German Lutheran Cemetery". Martin died 23 July 1888 in Jackson County. Albertina died 11 June 1892 in Lawrenceburg. I am looking for where these graves are actually located. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Diana; I have about 21 Brooks listed in my family so far. No Samuel yet. My earliest is Wm Brooks Sr. b. 1781 in VA, & m. before 1829, next is Wm. Brooks Jr. b. 1829 in IN. m. Angeline Martindale. They had a dau. Minerva Alice Brooks who m. Jefferson Martin who are my gg-grandparents. My Browns came from MD to Noble Co., OH to Brown Co., IN. My Grandmother was a Brown & we have a slew of them. A lot of the folks came up thru Jefferson Co (some of my line went from Jefferson Co., IN. to Franklin Co., IN before coming to Hancock Co.) They all seemed to be there between 1826 & 1850. Some of my surnames are: Cowan, Curry, Dowdy, Martin, Young, Christy, Lewis, Martindale, Kiester, Bridges, etc. Thanks for your inquiry.......Wish I could be more help to you. Carolyn Cowan O. [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) retired in FL. My Cowans did not come to Hancock Co., IN until somewhere between 1910 & 1915

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RCBoss99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3043/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ok, I ademit this one has me stumped. Looking at what I show as the parents of Lucy Hill Eaton. Lucy was born February 15, 1786 in New Lebanon, Columbia, New York an died April 26, 1865 in Washington Township, Ripley, Indiana. She had been the wife of Arad Knaapp and the mother of Squire Hill Knapp. I showed her parents as Hiram Hill Eaton and Catherine Jones (also seen as Janes and James). The strangest thing though is that I find obn the Ripley County GenWeb site the marriage of Hiram Eatoin and Catherine Janes listed in Ripley County on December 24, 1835. This is very strange. I have Hill Knapp born to Arad Knapp and Lucy Hill Eaton in 1810 in New York state. Squire Hill Knapp I show died on June 9, 1902. I think there has to be two sets of people here. The dates are too far off to bew just mistakes. Also the Ripley County wedding of Hiram and Catherine is in the wrong state and 55-60 years too late. This is very strange. Any ideas? Glad to take anything. Bob Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Glenna_Terrell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/193.291.707.740.736.922.980.982.987.989/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benjamin Franklin Terrell not George Terrell was born in 1832 in KY and married Mary Elvina McAlister 4/30/1857 in Wapello Co, Iowa. His parents were Nancy Dowers and George? Terrell. Both of them were born in KY and probably married there since Benjamin Franklin Terrell was also born there. They then moved to Ohio and had more children there. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chs65 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/2999.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. I am not a descendant of this family. My interest is in Blanche Cravens who married Charles Sparrell. I hoped some family member out there might have a picture of her. I would be happy to share what I have on Blanche. She died young and childless. I have several newspaper articles regarding her passing. My email address is [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WilliamCarver53 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/1394.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I have a Raymond O'Neal, my grandfather, born in Ripley Co. Sept. 25 1891, died Jan 2, 1974. First wife, Mable Krause my grandmother, second wife Emma. I believe Emma's maiden name was Hooten. He is buried in the Benam Cemetery in Ripley Co. Raymond's father was Allie, mother Ida Mae Ellis. I am looking for info on Mable Krause......not having any luck. I believe Mable's father was William and they were from Tenn or KY. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babylove1919 Surnames: Short, Cravens Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/2999.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching this family also, Mary F. Short is my second great grandfather's sister. I do not have much info yet, but I'd love to hear from you. Also, according to the 1900 census Mary had a total of 9 children, but only William was still living. Do you know anything about the other 4 children? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babylove1919 Surnames: Short, Freeman, Cotton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3042/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for more information and the burial location of Joseph Short, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Freeman Short. Joseph was born about 1802 in Garrard county Kentucky and died 20 May 1884 probably near Osgood, Indiana. I would also like to know if his wife, Frances Cotton Short, who died in 1874 is buried with him. Thanks for any information you might be able to give. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dcjpalmer Surnames: Palmer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/263.1.2.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am Donald Casey James Palmer My Great Grandfather was Coy J Palmer and his Father was Blaney Palmer Jr. Contact me if you want to trade info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RCBoss99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/1411.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shirley, Hello...I am trying to find information on a Mariah Vanzile. She was born in New York state but moved to Indiana sometime in the early 1800's. On December 23, 1829 sahe married Squire Hill Knapp in Ripley County. I have been unable to find anything on her parents. From research it would appear that either/both William Vanzile or Henry Vanzile were or might have been related. Do this fit into your information on the Vanzile's? Bob Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gildy62 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/347.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Wuest & Mary Schreiner are my great-grandparents. Please contact me directly so we can share information. [email protected] Thanks, Jenny Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gildy62 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/347.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please contact me directly, George Wuest & Sophia Schwartz are my gg grandparents. I just visited St. Nickolas Cemetery in Adams, Indiana for the first time today, and saw their tombstone as well as other Wuest's family. I have pictures of tombstones if you are interested. I would love to share information with you. My email is [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gildy62 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/738.1244/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You were seeking information on the Brunsman family. I found a tombstone today at St. Nickolas Cemetery in Adams, Indiana which I believe is Brunsman's daughter Anastasia. If I am correct she was born in 1870 died 1924 and married Nicholas Federle who was born 1863 and died 1944. I was taking pictures of my Wuest family tomstones which are buried in the same cemetery. We have some Federle family connection which I am researching. If you would like a picture of this tombstone contact me directly at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RCBoss99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3041/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to see if there might have been a connection between Squire Hill Knapp who was Post Master of the Stringtown post office in 1851 and a Abarah Vangile who was Post Master of the Herman Post office in 1851. Squire had married a Mariah Vanzile in December of 1829 and thinking there might be a mis-apelling of the Vanzile/Vangile last name. The only reference I have found is from the Ripley County Historical Society. It mentions one time the post offices but that is the only referrence. Where they close? Is it possible that Vangile was really Vanzile? Or Vanzile should have been Vangile? Bob Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ryguy2010 Surnames: russ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3040/mb.ashx Message Board Post: looking for obituary for betty russ born may 5 1920 died june 22 2009 thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RCBoss99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3039/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to find the parents of a Mariah Vanzile. The Ripley County GenWeb site lists a record of her mattiage to Squire Hill Knapp in Ripley County on December 31, 1829. The problem is that is just a one liine record. Was there suck a thing as a wedding liscene then? That might have her family information, atlwast the name of hwer father. I have the Knapp side but do not have anything on the Vanzile side. I know there were Vanziles in the are of Ripley County but can not tie her to any family. Thank Bob Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbische_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ripley/3038/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on (Phillip ??) Massing and Ann GIESH Massing b.1863? A 1943 Obit for Lawrence Gish lists a sister Mrs. Ann Massing, Osgood, Ind. Looking for family. Joe Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.