This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1959 Message Board Post: DRISCOLL, MARY E (Cosby) (1863-1939) – Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Cosby) Driscoll, 75, wife of Erastus Driscoll, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock at her home, 132 South Third street. Born at Conroe, she married October 4, 1880. She leaves her husband and four children: Fay Driscoll, and Mrs. Edward Jackson, Lafayette; Vance Driscoll, Chicago and Offie R. Driscoll, Jasonville. The body was removed to the Soller and Baker funeral home. (Lafayette Morning Journal, Wednesday, July 5, 1939)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1958 Message Board Post: OBITUARY – Mrs Anna M Waldvogle died at 12:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the family residence,256 Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette. She had been sick for a long time and her death was caused by a complication of diseases. Mrs Waldvogle was the widow of Adam Waldvogle and her maiden name was Fehrenbaugh. She was born in Baden, Germany, July 6, 1834, and came to the United States and to this city in 1846. She was married to Mr Waldvogle in 1853. Mrs Waldvogle was a member of St Boniface Church and was a very estimable woman. She died rich in the respect of all who knew her. Mrs Waldvogle was a sister of Cephas Fehrenbaugh, who resided on the Wildcat and who was murdered by TIM DRISCOLL and several companions a great many years ago. DRISCOLL and his two companions were hanged in the jail yard for their crime. Mrs Waldvogle is survived by the following children: Mrs Mary....of St Cloud Minn.: John A, George A., Martin W., Joseph C., A.. M. and Emma W! aldvogle, all of this county. (Lafayette, Indiana, Daily Courier, November 26, 1906, page 1)

Friday, April 24, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier, 1903 Dayton Items D. L. Thompson, who formerly operated the elevator here, moved to Kirklintown the first part of the week and was here Thursday making a final windup of his business. He is now operating a telephone line and reports a splendid outlook for business in his new venture.—Mrs. Elizabeth Warwick has moved into Mrs. Wallace’s property, giving up her farm to Mr. Yost, her son-in-law, who will operate the farm.—Edward Benham has moved into Mr. Wilson’s property, vacated by George Crider, Mr. Crider moving to the Jacob Smith property. Ward Boyles is in Chicago, where he has taken a position as conductor on a street car line.—George Glaze has been quite sick the past week with tonsilitis, but is now recovbering.—Mrs. Henry Romfelt is on the sick list.—A. C. Baker is making some improvements to his residence.—The contractors who are doing the grading for the interurban road for Townsend-Reed company are at work two miles east of Dayton and will be grading for the roadbed in a few days.—The new elevator firm who recently purchased the elevator property of D. L. Thompson are making very substantial improvements to the property. They have dug a pit in which they are burning the cobs and are laying the foundation for a new building to be used as a feed mill and flour exchange and have in contemplation the erection of sheds where farmers coming to town can house their trams in bad weather, or in case they wish to remain in town for a short time. _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Thursday, April 16, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier, 1903 Perry Township Commencement The commencement exercises of the schools of Perry townmship were held at the school building at Monitor this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The following is a list of the members of the graduating class: Maud Lewis, Flossie L. Hershey, George Cole, John McCormick, Bessie E. Jackson, Martha Riley, Mary M. Powell, Lora McCormick, Floyd Weaver, Elmer E. Kern, Ralph W. Peters, Emma Roth, Effie Peters, Louise Miller, Fred E. Baker, Earl Millls [sic], Stanley Virgin and Elsie L. Peters. The following is a list of the teachers of the township: Clifford Lewis, Lizzie Wagner, B. C. Sharpe, LIllian Ulrey, Melvin Roth, Elda Robeson, May Widener, T. E. Sense, and Mattie Buck. _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Saturday, Mar. 21, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier, 1903 Death List: Caroline Bartley The death of Miss Caroline Bartley occurred Thursday, at her late home, on the gravel road. Caroline Bartley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartley, was born in Perry township, Tippecanoe counmty, September 8, 1841. She was stricken with paralysis in the morning and passed away without regaining consciousness about 8 o’clock in the evening. Two sisters, a brother and many relatives mourn the loss of the loved one. Her entire life of over three score years was spent upon the same farm. She confessed Christ in early childhood and was a life-long member of the Presbyterian church at Dayton. The funeral service will be held at her late residence Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, to be conducted by Rev. F. N. Palmer, of Dayton. Interment in the Dayton cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: George Foresman, Joseph Foresman, Seth Foresman, William Brown, Thomas McCormick, and J. Walter Moore. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

Friday, Mar. 20, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier, 1903 Dayton Items The community is intensely excited over the case of smallpox that developed at Mr. Patterson’s about one mile east of town. Augustus Smith, who was taken to the detention hospital last Monday, was making his home with Mr. Patterson and on last Sunday evening Mr. Smith was at the M. E. church. The house was crowded, it being a union service of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches and it is feared the dread disease will be spread through the entire community.—Mrs. A. C. Baker has returned from Indianapolis, where she has been on a visit for several weeks. A baby girl was born to her during her stay.—The Presbyterian church had their annual dinner at their church last Thursday.—There has been quite a lively transaction in real estate the past week. D. L. Thompson sold his grain elevator to Messrs. J. A. Finch and H. M. Freeman, of Clark’s Hill. The new firm are in possession of the property and are buying all the grain that is being offered. The price paid for this property was $5,000.—S. P. Lentz sold his vacant store building to Yud [Jud?] Carter, price $1,000 and Thomas Johnson disposed of two vacant lots in the east part of town to Mrs. Catherine G. Baker, $1750 was paid.—Mrs. Sally Bull, of Lafayette, was visiting in town last Thursday.—Mrs. Elizabeth Warwick, of Perry township, is looking at property in town with the intention of making her residence here. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1957 Message Board Post: THE DEATH OF DOROTHY E FIFER KESSLER Dorothy E Fifer Kesler, 90, of 730 South 26th street, died October 14 in St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. In failing health for five years, she had been hospitalized one day. A native of Romney, she was born on June 9, 1900, and had lived in the Lafayette area all of her life. Her marriage on May 16, 1922, was to Artie A Kesler, who preceded her in death on Feb 23, 1965. They farmed in the Heath area for 40 years. Mrs Kesler was a member of St James Lutheran Church, and she enjoyed crocheting. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Louise Younker of Battle Ground, and two sons Floyd R Kesler and H Keith Kesler, both of Lafayette. Service Oct 17 in Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Pastor John Herfurth officiating. Interment Concord Cemetery. (Lafayette , Indiana Journal and courier, October 18, 1990)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MANSFIELD, REDENBAUGH, SABLE, LEWIS, JENSEN, SMITH, DAVIS, BALTIMORE, STEIDEL, HUYHOLD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1956 Message Board Post: Seeking information on the family of George M. and Margaret A. REDENBAUGH SABLE MANSFIELD and their children: David, Goldie m. 1) William LEWIS, 2) Elmer JENSEN; Mary m. Lilghman SMITH; Pearl, Margaret m. DAVIS; Marie m. 1) Samuel BALTIMORE, 2) STEIDEL; Nancy m. HUYHOLD; Charles; Mitchell and William. Believe moved to Lafayette late 1800's. George d. 28 Oct. 1943, Margaret after that time. Some of family moved to Muncie, IN. Will share information. Any information is appreciated.

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/1950.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for your help. I got a little information from a relative and found that my grandfather, Rona V. Brawley's parents were named Thomas G. Brawley and Caroline Roberts, but I wasn't able to go back further. My dad was Thomas Sherman Brawley, and he pasted away in Lafeyette MS. I may have to go to Dyersburg TN to find more. I appreciate your help. Joan

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/1955.1.1 Message Board Post: I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOU A NICE BIG HUG AND THANKS Pat

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/1953.1 Message Board Post: You may have trouble finding anything on this as birth and death records were not required to be kept in Indiana until 1882. Good luck. Don

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wacker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Hi.2ADI/1955.1 Message Board Post: Buried in Battle Ground Cemetery are: Wacker, Lena H. - April 7, 1896 - Jan. 13, 1945 Wacker, Raymond A. - 1928 -1957, son of L. & W. Wacker Wacker, William F. - July 16, 1884 - April 14, 1959

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/1955 Message Board Post: I am looking for Raymoud (Dinkleman) Wacker. He is possible buried in Battle Ground Cemetery. Raymoud possidied in the mid 1940's and was adpoted by William Wacker. Thank you Pat

This message didn't reach the list. Can anyone help this lady? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thelma Morgan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:31 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} John Robert Brooks > HELP! I have never located my great great grandfather John Brooks ( b. abt 1812- d. bet. 1844/1849) grave. According to family, he was burried at Jefferson, Indiana, Cemetery. His son Hiram Brooks owned the resturant in Stockwell, Ind. for 30 years (1890-1920). Cemetery records were destroyed in house fire. Thlema Brooks-Morgan >

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/1954 Message Board Post: Farmer's Institute/Surname: GUYER I am looking for information on the Farmers Institute school and church located in Tippecanoe county. My grandfather was minister and teacher there in 1917 to 1920. His name was Rev.Pearly Guyer and his wife's name was Iva Marie Guyer, they had three children, Leonard, Dorothy, and Paul. Paul was born in the rectory of the church. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Robert D.Guyer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1712.1.1 Message Board Post: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH John A. Danielson, a member of the firm of Carel & Danielson, blacksmiths and carriage builders, Stockwell, was born in the southern part of Sweden, his father's name being Daniel Mingson. He grew to manhood in his native country, remaining there until 1870, when he immigrated to the United States, going first to Austin, Texas, where he remained a year. In 1871 he removed to Galveston, Texas, and while a resident of that place was married to Miss Christina Anderson, April 24, 1872.They had the following children: Ferdinand, John, Sallie and Walter. He worked at his trade in Galveston until 1877, when he came to Indiana locating first at Lafayette, and in 1878 he came to Stockwell, and the same year he became associated in his present business with Mr John A. Carel. Mr. Danielson is a member of the Odd Fellows order. He was a Methodist. (History of Tippecanoe County).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1712.1 Message Board Post: THE DEATH OF JOHN A. DONELSON The spirit of John A. Donelson, the leading citizen of Stockwell, took flight yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Typhoid fever, from which he suffered a long time, was the cause of death. The deceased was a blacksmith and carriage maker at Stockwell and was one of the best known citizens of Lauramie township. He was born in Sweden on October 6, 1846, and came to this country in 1870, locating in Galveston, Texas. On April 24, 1872, he was married to Miss Christina Anderson, who survives. Five years later the couple moved to this city and then to Stockwell, where Mr. Donelson engaged in business. Deceased was member of the Stockwell M. E. church, of Lodge No. 439, I. O. O. F., of this city. The following children survive: A. F., Walter and John Donelson and Mrs. Sally Barger. Mr. Donelson was not only one of the most enterprising citizens of Stockwell, but one of the most popular. He earned the respect and honor of the community by dint of his honesty, integrity and ! grace of mind and manner. He was an earnest Christian and a conscientious citizen. The funeral will be conducted from the Methodist church to-morrow morning at 10: 00 and Rev. C. G. Leeson, of Fowler, will officiate. The interment will be made in the Stockwell cemetery and will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. (Ref: The Lafayette Daily Courier, Tuesday September 1, 1903.)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brooks, Adkins, Meek Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1948.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I had given up on my Tippecanoe county Meek family. This just may solve my problem. Thanks

You may know all this, but I found this census record in 1880: Muscoda, Grant Co, Wisconsin John WILLIAMSON, widowed, 65, OH, laborer, father NY Mother PA Mary A. WILLIAMSON, dau, 27, IN, works in house, OH, VT Rose WILLIAMSON, dau, 22, IN, works in house, OH, VT Tippecanoe County records on the INTIPPEC site show a John Williamson in a militia enrollment in Shelby township in 1862 along with Henry, James, and Thomas B. Williamson. It may not be the same person as the John Williamson in Sheffield township. There are other Williamsons in other records in the county, mostly in Shelby but also in Jackson and Tippecanoe townships: Joseph, William, James, Samuel, Robert (m. Nancy Douthard), R. J. Williamson. John and Susan Williamson only show up in Sheffield township in the 1860 census, he 45 b. OH, farm laborer, she 45, b. VT, with the children you list: Christina, 19; David, 17; Sophia, 14; Edwin, 7; Mary A., 9; Rozella, 3. That's all I've found so far. Susan _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williamson, Goodenow Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Hi.2ADI/1953 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Susan or John Williamson. 1860 Census had them living in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County Indiana. A possible marriage record in Montgomery County in 1838. Susan appears to have died between 1860 and 1865 but I cannot find any death records or obituaries. Their children were all born in Tippecanoe County but I cannot find birth records online. Christina 1841, David 1843, Sophia 1848, Mary 1851 or 1852, Edwin 1853, and Rose Emma 1860. Can anyone help?