This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin, Anderson, Rusk, Gooden, Derrick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2556 Message Board Post: Newspaper Clipping from 1910 Martin Reunion Three Hundred of the Clan Present to Enjoy the Occasion. The 5th annual reunion of the Martin Family was held at the Oakland Church, five miles south west of Versailles, on Thursday of last week. Soon after 9 o’clock members of the family began to arrive and within an hour it was evident that the attendance would be beyond all expectation. The morning was devoted to renewing and forming new acquaintances and friendships and strengthening the bonds of the large family, sociability being at a high ebb. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner was served on the seven long tables in the basement of the church from the many filled baskets prepared for the occasion and spread by a number of willing hands. By actual count 268 persons partook of the repast, and quite a number gathered in later, so that we feel safe on staying within bounds in placing the total attendance at not less than three hundred. After the noon hour, a business session was held which was opened by Rev. James N. Martin of Peru, Ind., invoking the blessings of God upon the family and the meeting. Following the president’s welcome address, Rev. James N. Martin of Peru, Emanuel B. Martin of Covington, Ohio and Miss Nannie Martin or Farmland, Ind., made brief but interesting talks, each rejoicing over the fact that they were members of the Martin family, Miss Martin saying that she liked the name so well that she has clung to it, although she is something over 18 years of age. The minutes of the previous meeting were then read by the Secretary and approved. The election of officers resulted in retaining the officers for the previous year, viz: D. W. K. Martin, Versailles, Ohio, President; Rev. James N. Martin, Peru, Ind., V. President; Charles S. Anderson, Stockwell, Ind., Secretary; Miss Elsie Martin, Bradford, Ohio, Assistant Secretary; Emanuel B. Martin, Covington, Ohio Treasurer. Upon motion of James N. Martin a vote of thanks was tendered to the Trustees, Elders, and in fact the entire membership of Oakland Brethren church for the kindness shown to the Martin clan in permitting the reunion to be held on the beautiful church grounds, and granting the use of the basement for serving dinner and the auditorium for holding the business meeting, etc., and to the sexton, I. W. Hollinger, for his kindness in opening the church and assisting in every way to make it pleasant to the large family he had on hands that day. The matter of holding the next reunion then coming up, it was decided to change the date from the third Thursday of August to the third Thursday of September, and the place, the home of Chas. S. Anderson, five miles south of Dayton, Ind. Six deaths were reported to have occurred in the progeny within the past year. A very sad accident had occurred on Tuesday morning at the home of the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Martin of Mulberry, Ind., when 14 month old son fell into a jar of water and drowned, which prevented some from attending the reunion who had intended to do so. After singing the song, “God be with you will me meet again” in a very spirited manner, the reunion was in history, and many were the expressions of appreciation of being present to enjoy the season of sociability and spirit of good feeling beyond expression. It was the universal opinion that no better or more appropriate place for holding this reunion could have been selected than the beautiful Oakland church grounds, which formerly belonged to the old homestead of grandfather Jacob Martin, the pioneer member of the family in this section of the country. Among those present from a distance were Newton Martin of Birmingham, Alabama, Rev. James N. Martin of Peru, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Derrick of Frankfort, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Warwick of Dayton, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Anderson of Stockwell, Ind., Levi Martin of Anderson, Ind., James Gooden and family and Miss Nannie Martin of Farmland, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Dryer and Clovis Martin and family of Lafayette, Ind.

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/Hi.2ADI/2555 Message Board Post: Looking for information on William R Nobes b 1820 Isle of Wight, England, a Methodist minister. Came to St Louis abt 1848 with wife Mary A Stanford and sons William b 1842 London and Henry b 1844 London. Mary died shortly after arrival in US and William m Matilda Jane Burchby? abt 1854. Their children were Charles E b 1855, Mary Jane b 1858, Albert C b 1861, Annie b 1865, and Libby. Looking for more info on William who was still in Tippecanoe in 1880 and his son William who moved to MN by 1880 and then TX by 1910. Have found bio on son Henry and his family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Welch, Waite, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2554 Message Board Post: Emily Welch was the daughter of Samuel C. Waite and Frances Jones. Lafayette Morning Journal, pg. 3, col. 3 September 21, 1898 Lafayette, Indiana DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAM WELCH Mrs. William Welch died last evening at 6 o'clock at the family residence, No. 1009 Wabash Avenue. She had been an invalid for months and her death was caused by Bright's disease. She was 46 years old and was born and reared in this city. A husband and three children, three sisters and a brother, survive. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother and was highly esteemed as a friend. The funeral will be conducted from the family residence this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Dr. C.B. Wilcox will officiate and the interment will be made in Greenbush cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Waite, Jones, Bowman, Westlake, Washburn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2553 Message Board Post: John Wait was the son of Samuel C. Waite and Frances Jones. A FATAL FALL John Wait Thrown From a Vehicle and Fatally Injured John Wait, son of Samuel C. Wait, died Sunday morning at 10’clcok from the effects of injuries received about midnight by being thrown from a buggy. Late Saturday night John Wait, George Bowman, Squire Bowman, a man named Westlake and a man named VanCamp went riding in a one-seated buggy. On the Burlington road near the O’Brien wagon works the party drove over a gutter. The weight of the occupants of the vehicle and the strain caused by crossing the gutter broke the buggy in two. The horse dashed away with the front wheels, and was found near Monitor Sunday morning. All of the men were thrown from the vehicle. Wait was the only one seriously hurt and he was unable to move. It is reported that his companions wanted to carry him into a house near the scene of the accident but he declined, and it is alleged that they then covered him with blankets and permitted him to lie by the roadside until morning, when he was taken home. Dr. Washburn was called to attend him. He was suffering from internal injuries and a bruise on his hip. His right arm was broken near the shoulder. He died at 10 o’clock. Soon after his death the body was removed to Lancaster’s undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. There it was viewed by Coroner Irwin. There are so many versions of the accident that it is difficult to give the exact details. Wait was about 30 years old and was employed at the Lafayette bridge company’s works. The funeral will occur from the residence of S.C. Wait, No. 25 South Twenty-first street, tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Interment at Springvale. (Lafayette Morning Journal, Monday, September 19, 1892, pg. 4; Lafayette, Indiana) THE WAIT CASE Marshal Maule was desirous Monday of ascertaining some of the facts in connection with the tragic death of John Wait and, for that purpose, instituted a court of inquiry. George and ’Squire Bowman, two of Wait’s companions in the fatal ride, were examined. Their statements were corroborative. They fix the time of the accident at 10 o’clock Saturday night. There were five of them in a one-seated vehicle. Wait was driving at the time of the accident and pulled the horse into the gutter. The vehicle collapsed and all were thrown out, Wait falling on the sidewalk. His injuries were so painful that he could not endure handling. He was covered with a blanket and Mr. Bowman, father of Wait’s companions, stood guard over Wait as he lay on the sidewalk until morning. Dr. Washburn was then called and had Wait carried to the residence of his father, S.C. Wait, where he died a few hours later. They were asked why they did not summon a phys! ician sooner. George said he was injured by the fall and his own hurts drove all thought of Wait from his mind. Squire Bowman said he was so greatly excited and unstrung by the accident that his first desire was to get home as soon as he could. The fact that Wait was permitted to lie on the ground for hours, his suffering intense, without having medical attention or care savors strongly of criminal negligence on the part of some one, but it is not probably that the blame can be attached to the proper person under the circumstances. The funeral will occur from the residence of S.C. Wait, No. 25 South Twenty-first street, this morning at 10 o’clock. Interment at Sprinvale. (Lafayette Morning Journal, Tuesday, September 20, 1892; Lafayette, Indiana)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keen Blankenbaker Crisler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/16.654.657.753.1.1 Message Board Post: No. I do not believe she did. Thanks for asking.

KENNETH WILEY died in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in January 1973. I am attempting to confirm that he was married to CHARLOTTE BOLES. I do not have a date of death for her. Charlotte was born in 1892 in Illinois, and Kenneth was born in December 1897. He is listed in the SSDI, but she is not. I would like to obtain an obituary for Kenneth Wiley, and the location of his burial, and the same, if possible, for Charlotte (Boles) Wiley. I'd expect to reimburse for the cost of obtaining either of these documentations, along with my deep gratitude. Margaret Udell --- Margaret Udell --- meudell1@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Waite, Campbell, Leslie, Chance Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2552 Message Board Post: Leah Jones was the daughter of Samuel Waite and Frances Jones. Leah and her husband, William Lyman Jones, were first cousins. William was the son of Nimrod Jones and Sarah Jane Campbell. MRS. LEAH JONES EXPIRES AT HOME Mrs. Leah Jones, mother of Nimrod Jones, died Tuesday morning at 6:30 o’clock at the family home, 1427 Kossuth street. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Jones was born June 12, 1848, in this county. She was the widow of William L. Jones, a member of the Lafayette police force in the latter ‘70’s and early ‘80’s. She was a lifelong member of the Congress Street Methodist church. Surviving are one son, Nimrod Jones, of this city; one brother, Carlisle Wait; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Leslie, of 1427 Kossuth Street, and Mrs. John Chance, of 536 South Third street, all of this city, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was an earnest church worker and a woman known for her Christian character. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Congress Street M.E. Church, in charge of Rev. C.L. Harper. Interment will be in Springvale cemetery. (Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tuesday, April 24, 1923; pg. 12)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Waite, Jones, Leslie, Chance, Hanson, Knickerbocker, Welch Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2551 Message Board Post: Carlisle D. Waite was the son of Samuel C. Waite and Frances Jones. CARLISLE WADE, OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY IS CALLED BY DEATH Carlisle Wade died at 4:30 o’clock Monday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Chance, 636 [sic] South Third street, of a complication of diseases. Born in Tippecanoe County July 17, 1844, he as a farmer by occupation, and had worked on the Russell farm, west of Purdue, for 40 years. He retired eight years ago. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil war. He leaves two sister, Mrs. Paul Leslie of Peru, and Mrs. John Chance of Lafayette; nine nephews: Nimrod Jones, William, Edward and Charles Welch of Lafayett; E.B. Knickerbocker and Albert Knickerbocker of Indianapolis; Fred Hanson of Decatur, Ill., Robt. Hanson of Fort Way, and Clarence Hanson of Hoboken, N.J. Friends may view the remains at the Chance home, 536 [sic] South Third street. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the house. Rev. C.L. Harper, officiating. Burial in Springvale cemetery. (Lafayette Journal and Courier, Monday, November 7, 1924; pg. 1)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durgan, Jones, Campbell, Doyle, Sherry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2550 Message Board Post: Edward Durgan was married to Leah Jones, daughter of Nimrod Jones and Sarah Jane Campbell. EDWARD DURGAN CALLED TO REST AT LOCAL HOME Father of Mayor Was First Civil War Volunteer From West Point; Served as Trustee, Justice Edward Durgan, the venerable father of Mayor George R. Durgan, passed away at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at St. Anthony’s home, where he had resided from some the past few years. Mr. Durgan had been in poor health for some time and death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Durgan was the son of the late Richard and Ellen Doyle Durgan and was born at Burlington, Vt., May 11, 1834. A short time later his father, who was a expert stonemason, came to Tippecanoe county and located at West Point, where he helped build the distillery owned by the Sherry brothers. His parents died suddenly when he was 5 years of age of smallpox. With no relatives in this section of the county, Mr. Durgan as a small boy was bound out to the late John Sherry, it being the custom of the courts in the early days. He remained with Mr. Sherry until he was 21 years old, when, as was the custom, he was given a horse, saddle, bridle, new suit and $100 in money. TRAVELS TO WEST Mr. Durgan on receiving his allowance from Mr. Sherry joined a caravan of emigrants, who, like all pioneers, traveled in prairie schooners to the great west. His destination was Iowa, where he remained for two years when he returned to West Point. He was one of the best informed men in Indiana regarding the Wea Plains, where as a boy he broke the virgin soil. He also witnessed the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal and rode on one of the first boats that traversed that waterway. FIRST TO VOLUNTEER Although an ardent democrat in politics, when President Abraham Lincoln issued the first call for volunteers for three months’ service in the Civil War, Mr. Durgan was the first man from Wayne Township to enlist. On April 20, 1861, he was mustered in as a private in Company D, Tenth Indiana volunteer infantry. M.D. Manson was colonel of the regiment and Capt. William C. Wilson was in command of the company. He served in the peninsular campaign in Virginia and when at the end of three months he mustered out, he re-enlisted in Company G, Fortieth infantry, of which Henry Leaming was colonel. Mr. Durgan served until the end of the war when he was honorably discharged as a corporal. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE At the close of the war Mr. Durgan returned to West Point where for a time he engaged in farming. He served four terms as trustee of Wayne Township and several times as justice of the peace, the office being important to outside townships, before the days of modern conveyances. Mr. Durgan was elected to the office so many times that he finally refused to serve longer. Following his return from the war he was united in marriage to Miss Leah Jones, who died in 1887. Two children were born to the union, James Durgan, of Anderson, and Mayor George R. Durgan, of this city. Mr. Durgan was a progressive citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. FUNERAL SUNDAY Funeral services will be conducted at the Frank & Son undertaking parlors at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. T.F. William, pastor of Trinity M.E. Church will officiate, and interment will be in the West Point cemetery. The funeral cortege expects to reach the cemetery at 2:30 o’clock.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Janney, Jarrett, Clark Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2549 Message Board Post: William M. Jones was the son of John N. Jones and Deborah Janney. John N. Jones was the son of William Jones and Elizabeth Jarrett, early pioneers of the Wea Plains, and Deborah Janney was a daughter of Abel Janney. Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. Cass County. WILLIAM M. JONES was born in the State of Indiana, County of Tippecanoe, on July 31, 1826, and came within four miles of where Ashland now is, in the spring of 1847; has seen, where Ashland now stands, growing in wild prairie grass, and has seen it also in a farm, growing grain, and now sees it in a beautiful little town. Commenced the practice of law in 1857, was admitted to the bar as an attorney to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State, on October 20, 1871; came to the village of Ashland in the spring of 1870. Never studied law in attorney's office, except his own. Never was in college a day in his life; came here as soon as he was discharged from the Mexican war at Newport Barracks, Kentucky, and was mustered out at New Orleans. He also served in the late war for the suppression of the rebellion. He was a private in Co. D, 26th Ill. Infantry, and was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, and discharged at Springfield, Illinois. He was wounded in Mexico, and carried the bullet for thirty-six years, and then had it taken out, and yet he has received no pension, for he has never asked Uncle Sam for any help. ______________________________________________________ Ashland Sentinel, Mar. 9, 1889 Ashland, Illinois JONES, William M. Died the 5th, William M. Jones. He resided here 19 years, practiced law and farmed. He was born in Tippecanoe county, IN, July 3, 1826, married Ellen Clark, July 2, 1851 in Morgan county, IL. They were the parents of ten children, 8 of whom survive along with his wife. He served in both the Mexican and Civil War, being in Co. D 26th IL Vol. Death was due to consumption. the funeral was from the Methodist Church and interment in the City cemetery here. Graveside services were conducted by J.L. Douglas Post. No. 592, G.A.R.

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/Hi.2ADI/16.654.657.753.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Did my mother ever contact you about James Keen? My mother is Mary Margaret Brown. I was reading old queries and noticed there was not a response to this query from 4 years ago. Thanks Charles Brown

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/Hi.2ADI/113.2.1 Message Board Post: James send you e-mail addrress and I will get back with next week

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kummings Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Hi.2ADI/113.2 Message Board Post: We are of the Kummings side of the family. John Kummings and his wife Catherine, Indiana via Germany. Any info on the Kummings would be appreciated. We do have the obit for John. He also served in the Civil War 1864 (135th Infantry) Railroad duty. His daughter Hannah married Owen Patrick Smith, the founder and inventor of Greyhound Racing.

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/Hi.2ADI/2546.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Karen for the information....I had some of it, but not all. Again, thanks for your time and help.......connie

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/Hi.2ADI/2548 Message Board Post: My gggrandfather was Philip Webber. He lived in Tippecanoe County until about 1858. According to his obituary, his parents moved to Tippecanoe County sometime during the early 1830s.In the 1840 census, Philip is living alone and no other Webbers are present. His father is believed to be Richard Webber, his mother's name is unknown. Are there any Webbers known to be buried or died in Tippecanoe County prior to 1840?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROUND(S)/ROWND/ROWN/ROWAN/ROWEN/ROWAND Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Hi.2ADI/2547 Message Board Post: In the 1840 census for Tippecanoe Co., EZRA ROUND was listed as EZRA ROWAN and ANDREW ROUND/ROWEN was listed as ANDREW ROWAN. In 1839, JOHN DICKINSON ROUND was born in White Co. to EZRA and ELIZABETH ROUND. PHILIP DAVID ROUND,son of ANDREW fought in TIPPECANOE. Looking for any info possible on this family and parents of EZRA. All of these names have been used. PHILIP, uncle of PHILIP DAVID, DANIEL, uncle of PHILIP DAVID, and JACOB. Also any other using name of ROUND(S),ROWAN,ROWEN,ROWAND or ROWND. Charles Round (round1930@aol.com)

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/Hi.2ADI/2546.1 Message Board Post: 1860 Largo Twp., Wabash Co., Indiana Enumeration Date: June 13, 1860 Page: 67 Line: 12 Dwelling/Family: 530/530 Kemper, Jos. - age 40, laborer, born in Maryland. " Jane - age 28, housewife, born in Maryland. " Merry - age 5, born in Indiana. " Martha - age 3, born in Indiana. " Allice - age 2, born in Indiana. ************************************** 1870 Largo Twp., Wabash Co., Indiana Enumeration Date: June 21, 1870 Page: 68 Line: 30 Dwelling/Family: 424/424 Campher, J. - age 53, carpenter, born in Maryland. " S. J. - age 39, keeping house, born in North Carolina. " M. E. - age 17, born in Indiana. (female) " J. A. - age 13, born in Indiana. (female) " A. A. - age 7, born in Indiana. (female) " F. E. - age 1, born in Indiana. (Florence E.) ******************************************** 1880 Dora, Largo Twp., Wabash Co., Indiana Enumeration District: 186 Sheet Number: 303B Enumeration Date: June 28, 1880 Line: 22 Dwelling/Family: 335/339 Camper, Joseph - age 63, married, carpenter, born in Maryland. Parents born in Maryland. " Sarah J. - wife, age 49, married, keeping house, born in North Carolina. Parents born in North Carolina. " Florence E. - daughter, age 11, born in Indiana. ************************************************* Indiana Marriage Index 1845-1920 Florence E. Camper m: January 19, 1893 - Wabash Co., IN (Bk. 12, pg. 256) Silas L. Snider May E. Camper m: September 4, 1873 - Wabash Co., IN (Bk. 184, pg. 8) Martin V. B. Montgomery ************************************************** Indiana Birth Index 1880-1920 Name: Snider Birthdate: October 3, 1903 Location: Huntington Co. Gender: F Father: S. L. Snider Mother: Florence Camper Book: H-11 Page: 19 ********************************************* Wasn't able to locate the marriage info in Tippecanoe Co. for Joseph Camper and Sarah Taylor but I hope the rest of the info helps. Karen

I've been doing research on my STEVENS line, which settled in Lafayette about 1850. I'd like to do some research in their church records, and I see the familysearch.org site has some Catholic records on microfilm. Unfortunately, while the dates I need range from births in the early 1850s to those in the early 1900s for St. Ann's Catholic church, the microfilm records for St. Ann's seem to start only from 1884. I see St. Mary's records go back to 1857...so I am wondering...even though my STEVENS family's later records indicate St. Ann as their parish, was this parish only established in 1884? Was there a different parish serving the Catholic community in Lafayette before that time? And would the original church be St. Mary's? If anyone could advise me on this, it would sure help me know where to look for records on my Catherine (KELLY) STEVENS who d. 1858 in Lafayette, as well as 1850s births for James, John, and William STEVENS, Catherine's sons to John STEVENS (Sr.). Thanks for any help on this! Jacqi

Is there anyone on this list living in the Lafayette area who could look up an old obit for me? I'd like to find a copy of the obit for Elizabeth STEVENS, d August 18, 1892 in Lafayette, at approx 27 yrs of age, buried at St. Mary's. If anyone could find a copy of this for me, I would appreciate the help. Thank you-- Jacqi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Camper/Taylor Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/2546 Message Board Post: ISO information on the above. I have found a marriage license for them from Tippecanoe Co on 04 Feb 1852. They are my maternal great-great grandparents who lived in Wabash Co. and are buried in Center Grove Cemetary, Lincolnville, IN. Sarah Jane was born in NC approx. 1 Nov 1830 and Joseph born in MD approx. 26 Dec 1816. Any information you would care to share will be greatly appreciated.