Hello everyone, We are Tim and Sabrina Benner and we live in Wayne County Indiana and we have two children. We love genealogy and history in general. We have made several genealogy mini-trips in the past couple of years to the surrounding states. We also made it out to Gettysburg a couple of years ago. We are researching Addleman, Alexander, Brooks, Overman, Phillips, Townsend and Vail in Wayne County. A couple of months ago, my wife and I took on the task of maintaining the Wayne County INGENWEB site @ http://www.rootsweb.com/~inwayne/ . It has been going well and the site is growing. But we need your help to make it grow even more. We have a Surname Researchers page where you can submit the names you are researching so you can reach some contacts. We will also accept any Wayne County information: Wills, obits, marriage records, death records etc. If you would like to add anything Wayne County related to the site we will try to make room and add it. Good luck in your research, Tim and Sabrina

I have become more cautious on line. I have learned not everyone is just friendly. My name is my e-mail: I live in Indiana I am living with a grown daughter, son lives east of me a mile. He is married with 3 children. I love the kids, reading, history, genealogy, bird watching and planting flowers. {I'm kinda boring} I am a Christian and really try to work on it. I have always lived here where I am. I began on the west side of town and gradually moved east until I am out side of town now. I have visited, OH, IN, IL,[Chicago} PA MD, NY, CT, KY, TN, AL and DC Pretty much stayed put otherwise. I am one of a family of two girls and one boy. My siblings are scattered into Texas, and Alabama. Family began arriving here in late 1600's and probably all here by or before 1800. Scots-Irish, German, English, and a couple of Swiss thrown in for a mix. Way back are others, but these are closer related. Would love to retire to AL, but not unless son and family come too.:) Marlene

Name - Joan Overpeck Where live -Farm in Indiana Family - Husband, son, daughter, and son-in-law No grandchildren. Alumnus - IU and ISU AB Math and Biological Science and MS in Education I taught for several years and did volunteer tutoring for the literacy program for several years following retirement. Hobbies - Genealogy (of course) Reading ( everything, but especially mysteries) Cats (more info further down) euchre (also tournaments), used to do oil painting (may get back to this). I never am at a loss for something to do that interests me. Favorite food - Chocolate (Pie, cake, candy!), I could be a true vegetarian, I think, but do like pork chops. Pets: - One mixed beagle, Frances. And Cats - love 'em. One female lived to 20 years plus. Have one now that is 17. High Vet bill - you bet! Places you have traveled - Not much of a traveler --- Southern U.S. states mainly. Maybe would like to go to England - Ireland - Germany--- Recently turned down a trip to Hawaii. Connection to List - John Knoll and his wife Susannah Knipe Knoll came to Owen Co. from Wayne and/or Union Co., In. Susannah's parents were John and Sophia Knipe. I have info on John but have never found Sophia's surname or lineage. John Knoll came from Germany to the U.S. about 1832. The Knipes were from England, I believe. Comments: Nice list. I have enjoyed it and also reading the roll call. Jacque, loved your remarks. Had to read your letter to my family. We really related to your cat names! Would love to meet you. Thanks again, Frank, for your help with the Knipes. Gary, I agree with you that it is risky to reveal too much info on the net. There's a lot of scams around. I've received some unbelievable letters. Put your name in search and see what you come up with. However. I agree with you too, Frank. One can't be afraid of everything. Would make for a dull life, I guess. Glad to know you all.

Steve, Thank you for the kind words of defense. However, Gary is okay. I was on a number of Virginia lists for several years--compared, Phoenix/Frank's post is downright coffee klatch congenial! Responding to a question from a subscriber's email I received off list, I found it curious that I was not able to find where the person that originally posted the request ever posted their own information to either of two different lists that I received the same post on.. Possibly I just overlooked their post. At first that seemed curious; however after about twenty minutes my mind was at ease. I was able to locate their home town, their address (a choice of two listed-one with and one without a middle initial), the birthplace of the husband, his service dates in submarines--and his mother's and grandmother's maiden names and birthplaces--all posted to various lists. I am positive that I only scratched the surface of what could be easily found. I didn't take time to go to a .gov list to look up the current tax evaluation on their home; I wasn't that curious. Not that I have any use for any of the information other than easing my mind as to their motivation. It is interesting just how easy it was. Of course, as has been mentioned, it didn't require the answers to the questionnaire. Just wonder why anyone would wish to add to their information had it not been as innocent. Each year I enjoy exchanging similar information with a group of relatives and friends, some from high school--many of whom I have known most of my life and some I have become acquainted with on the lists, not total strangers--or lurkers. The main difference is it is strictly personal trivia, nothing of substance and it is not done on an easily searched archived listserver.. Enjoy. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Davis" <steve@economywebdesign.com> To: <WAYNE_IN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [Wayne Co Ind] Roll Call > Wow, lighten up on Gary a little bit. He was just trying to offer help > from getting "ID thefted", and I thank and commend him for reminding us. > > I spent 32 years in law enforcement and, Frank, I'll bet most of those who > responded just unwittingly gave up their passwords to Internet sites and > other banking sources by giving their pet's names (most of us use pets > names for passwords) I suspect a few maiden names could be gleaned, which > open bank accounts, etc. > > Don't quit having fun, just protect some unnecessary information, (after > all what do pet names have to do with Genealogy?). > > As for you Frank, where did you get that nasty case of paranoia with all > your warnings. Go ahead and live life to the fullest and take your risks. > By the way, how do you spell that maiden name, again, and don't forget to > change your passwords. > > Steve Davis > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Myers" <CW4FLM@worldnet.att.net> > To: <WAYNE_IN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:19 PM > Subject: [Wayne Co Ind] Roll Call > > >> Sure, folks. And remember not to ever speak to strangers because they >> may be anxious to mug you. Don't drive your car anymore than necessary - >> there are too many reckless drivers on the roads and you might provoke >> road rage. Don't attend the theater or any other public event - you may >> catch some horrible disease. Wear old, ragged clothes and avoid eye >> contact with others lest they take advantage of you in some unspeakable >> way. Don't leave the house unless absolutely necessary and never after >> 6:00 p.m. >> >> Life is to be lived - not withdrawn from. Abstinence is not necessary, >> prudence will suffice. >> >> I would like to thank all of you for the open, honest way you have >> responded to this roll call. I didn't see much out there that was very >> dangerous - no SSNs, bank account or credit card numbers. Be careful and >> have fun. The two are not mutually exclusive as most of you already >> know. >> >> Phoenix >> >> >> >

I think it's lovely that so many people responded to this. It really filled up my inbox, but I liked it. I don't think any of the info is too revealing, but good for us rooters to compare and see who else is out there and compare like-names, and what kind of people are in our group! >Today on another list I am on they did a different kind of roll >call. Instead of just putting your family line people listed various >things about themselves for example: >name Connie Bartlett >age 46 >where you live Rochester NH >places you have lived, born/bred in Wichita KS, moved to New England in >'81: Mass/Vermont/NH >family members, hubby Wade, two sons 17 and 21 >alumnus Wichita State University >hobbies, Reading, genealogy (haven't had much time lately), stupid reality >shows >favorite food, breads and more breads, especially with garlic >occupation, office mgr of a materials testing lab >pets, none; used to have a black and tan coonhound. LOVE dogs >places you have traveled, mostly New England, and before that Kansas to >Indiana >places you would like to travel...no preference. Love New England places >your connection to the list; looking for the Bortsfield (Bortzfield and >man variations). Also have Hadley connection

Wow, lighten up on Gary a little bit. He was just trying to offer help from getting "ID thefted", and I thank and commend him for reminding us. I spent 32 years in law enforcement and, Frank, I'll bet most of those who responded just unwittingly gave up their passwords to Internet sites and other banking sources by giving their pet's names (most of us use pets names for passwords) I suspect a few maiden names could be gleaned, which open bank accounts, etc. Don't quit having fun, just protect some unnecessary information, (after all what do pet names have to do with Genealogy?). As for you Frank, where did you get that nasty case of paranoia with all your warnings. Go ahead and live life to the fullest and take your risks. By the way, how do you spell that maiden name, again, and don't forget to change your passwords. Steve Davis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Myers" <CW4FLM@worldnet.att.net> To: <WAYNE_IN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:19 PM Subject: [Wayne Co Ind] Roll Call > Sure, folks. And remember not to ever speak to strangers because they may > be anxious to mug you. Don't drive your car anymore than necessary - > there are too many reckless drivers on the roads and you might provoke > road rage. Don't attend the theater or any other public event - you may > catch some horrible disease. Wear old, ragged clothes and avoid eye > contact with others lest they take advantage of you in some unspeakable > way. Don't leave the house unless absolutely necessary and never after > 6:00 p.m. > > Life is to be lived - not withdrawn from. Abstinence is not necessary, > prudence will suffice. > > I would like to thank all of you for the open, honest way you have > responded to this roll call. I didn't see much out there that was very > dangerous - no SSNs, bank account or credit card numbers. Be careful and > have fun. The two are not mutually exclusive as most of you already know. > > Phoenix > > >

name - Jan Rader age - 49 where you live - Ohio places you have lived - Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, California family members - at home, just my husband; also have (all grown and in their own households) his two sons, one daughter, two granddaughters and two grandsons, and my son, daughter, two grandsons (one just one month old) and one granddaughter alumnus - Kent State University (also current graduate student) hobbies - grandchildren, pets, genealogy, history, cemetery stuff, scrapbooking favorite food occupation - account clerk pets - fox hound mix and a parakeet - this is down from 4 cats, 2 dogs and 2 birds over the years places you have travelled - Europe (many, many years ago), several states - most in the vicinity of the Alleghenies places you would like to travel - Ireland and Prince Edward's Island; otherwise, just places I have already been your connection to the list - Wayne County is the first county that my North Carolina Shaw line settled in in Indiana. My great-great-great-grandfather's parents traveled there when he was just two years old. some of his father's siblings came along and stayed, but my direct line moved west until they reached first Hancock County, then Tipton and Howard Counties.

Name: Jim Age: 66 Where you live: Darke Co. OH Places you have lived: Darke Co. OH, Dublin, OH Family members: Wife, Sharon--3 children, 2 boys in Columbus, dau in Wash DC Hobbies: Genealogy Favorite food: Whatever I am eating Occupation: Farmer; Dir of Pupil Personnel in a school--retired from both Pets: none!! Places traveled: From Hawaii to Rome, and Alaska to Mexico. Places I would like to travel: none currently Connection to list: I was researching for a friend- FARMER in Wayne Co. IN who came from TN

name Paul Moore age 53 where you live Madison, Wisconsin places you have lived Mishawaka, IN, Grand Rapids, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Chicago, IL, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Traverse City, MI, Oak Park, IL, Waukegan, IL, Fond du Lac, WI, Janesville, WI, Madison family members Wife, Sue, Children, Sally of Tampa, Jay of USMC, Pete of Madison, Jody of Chicago, Andy of Tampa, Adina of Madison plus 2 grandchildren alumnus Purdue, Olivet Nazarene U BS, currently working on a MA and D.Min from United Theological Seminary, Dayton hobbies only genealogy favorite food everything occupation Salvation Army Major pets none currently places you have traveled I go to most US disasters including 9/11 in NY and Florida hurricanes places you would like to travel Any cemeteries with my ancestors and Sweden, all of my wife's grandparents were born in Sweden your connection to the list gggggrandparents Joel Moore and Mary Tucker Moore moved from Surry Co, NC to Wayne Co in 1811 and lived in Boston Twp area until their deaths in 1852 and 1860. Their oldest son, John Moore built a home which still stands on Townline Road just north of Union County line in the south part of Wayne County. Other families, Zadock Jarvis and Josiah Elston, both living in Wayne County around 1830.

Name: Bailey Age: 61 Where you live: Atlanta, GA Places you have lived: LaFollette, Knoxville & Memphis, TN; Rochester, NY; Pensacola, FL; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA Family members: Wife, Linda Hobbies: Genealogy, collecting, antiques, stock market :-( Favorite food: Vegetarian, especially Indian and Chinese Occupation: Retired academic pulmonologist Pets: three birds: Jack (male Eclectus) sitting on my shoulder as I type; TeeDee (female dusky conure); Frank (male cockatiel) Places traveled: Much of the eastern US; some in the west; Canada Places I would like to travel: Wales & Germany Connection to list: My wife is a descendant of most of the Nantucket Quaker families. Her Quaker COOK family was in Wayne County, IN, before moving on to Marshall and Hardin Counties, IA. Her last ancestor with a Nantucket surname was Irena SWAIN, 1815-1893, who married Ira COOK, 1812-1893. Protected by Polesoft Lockspam http://www.polesoft.com/refer.html

Name: Pat Age:71 Where you live: East central Florida, 10 minutes from the Space Center Places you have lived: New York and Florida Family members: Just me and one cat Hobbies: Genealogy and computers Favorite food: Unfortunately, anything fattening Occupation: Retired, commission sales Pets: Just Sam, the cat Places traveled: Most of the eastern half of the united States Places like to travel: England and Wales Connection to list: The Graff family from Richmond. I would love to find just one of them that wasn't in a cemetery.

People, I have no hang ups about what gets posted to the lists that I subscribe to. However, this is foolhardy. Putting this kind of information, detailed information on your life, onto an archived list is an open invitation. You might as well wear a sign that says, "Hey, be me next!" Exchange this information privately if you must, but please don't be so trusting of the Internet. Some of you are giving practically everything but your SS Number. Gary Woodard

If the surname is Hind / Hinds / Hines / Oldham or Piersol, the information is of interest to me. I would appreciate anything sent. Thanks Clif Hinds --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.

Name: Jean Age: 67 Where you Live: Darke County, Ohio(which is across the border from Wayne, Randolph counties in Indiana) Places you've lived: Randolph(born there), Delaware & Marion Counties in Indiana; Highland Park, MI(1940/41); & Darke County Ohio. Family: Husband, 3 children, 8&7/9ths grandchildren. Alumnus: Indiana University Hobbies: Genealogy, tromping around cemeteries, restoring old furniture, attending auctions & driving my husband. Favorite food: Prime rib, hard crusted bread, & baked potato with real butter. Occupation: Registered Nurse retired. Pets: An old stray tabby cat named "Tuffy"(she has tuffs on the tips of her ears) who is sleeping beside me in what use to be my chair. Places you have traveled: Canada, Mexico, IN, IL, MO, AR, MS, TN, KY, WVA, VA, NC, SC, PA, MD, NY, MA, NH, VT, ME, MI, TX, AND HAWAII. Places that you would like to travel: Weurttemburg, Germany; Zurick, Switzerland; Yorkshire, East Riding, England; Amsterdam, Holland to hunt for information on our ancestors and see the country that they wanted to leave and Hawaii(especially the Big Island with its active volcano, earthquakes, occasional tsunami and hurricane; who could ask for more natural excitement[makes you respect mother nature's power]). Connection to the list: My family--JARRETT, LONGENECKER. My husbands family: SOWERS, GEPHART, BOYER, HERBERT, RYAN, CRULL, DALE.

Sure, folks. And remember not to ever speak to strangers because they may be anxious to mug you. Don't drive your car anymore than necessary - there are too many reckless drivers on the roads and you might provoke road rage. Don't attend the theater or any other public event - you may catch some horrible disease. Wear old, ragged clothes and avoid eye contact with others lest they take advantage of you in some unspeakable way. Don't leave the house unless absolutely necessary and never after 6:00 p.m. Life is to be lived - not withdrawn from. Abstinence is not necessary, prudence will suffice. I would like to thank all of you for the open, honest way you have responded to this roll call. I didn't see much out there that was very dangerous - no SSNs, bank account or credit card numbers. Be careful and have fun. The two are not mutually exclusive as most of you already know. Phoenix

name Jo age 75 where you live SW FL places you have lived Dayton, OH, CA, FL family members husband of 55 yrs and myself in Fl, son & daughter-in-law in TX daughter & son-in-law in OH, daughter & son-in-law in GA. Plus 6 grandkids, 2 gr-grandkids. alumnus attended Univ of Dayton (secretarial studies); husband BS UD, MS OSU he taught Computer Science at UD, was chairman of dept for 6 yrs. hobbies genealogy, cooking, baking favorite food any "carobo" like mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing/stuffing, dumplings/pot pie, noodles, homemade bread and rolls, doughnuts, lemon meringue pie and of course chocolate and ice cream. occupation I chose to be a stay at home mom pets after losing our 13 yr old beloved Beagle in 1971 we now love OP's (other people's pets). places you have traveled Washington, DC, MI, all states from OH to CA, southern route; CA to OH, northern route, PA, MD, VA, NC, States between OH & FL on I-75, England, Wales, Ireland. Milton, IN when I visited my Grandma for several weeks in the summers when I was a child. places you would like to travel Ireland again, New England or anywhere our ancestors have trod. your connection to the list Custer, Dickerson, House, Overholtz, Baker, Rhoades, Wampler, Crull My 3rd gr-grandparents, Paul & Mary (Garver) Custer arrived ca 1820 via covered wagon. Cleared the land and eventually built a log house in Dublin, IN on what became Jackson St, My 2nd gr-grandfather, Solomon Custer was born in 1816 7 miles west of Dayton, OH. My gr-grandfather, B F Custer was born in Dublin, as was my grandmother and my mother. The last three all came into this world in the same house. These five generations are all buried at the South Lawn Cemetery in Dublin, which is very near to where my Custers lived.

name: Lindsey age: 40 where you live: Merrimack NH places you have lived: PA NH family members: spouse 4 kids (15, 12, 7, 5) hobbies: genealogy, scrapbooking, watching kids play their sports, animals favorite food: Lobster occupation: background in Title Insurance, Title Searching self employed) pets: 1 dog 1 cat 1 rabbit, (and many foster puppies from the animal rescue we work with) places you have traveled: NYC, Canada, Chicago, Florida, New Jersey, Geneva on the Lake Ohio, Buffalo, St Lucia, Jamaica, England places you would like to travel: Indiana, Wooster, Ohio, Texas, California, just about anywhere (IRELAND AND SCOTLAND) your connection to the list: ggg grandmother Susanna Wiley from Bethel IN

name: Dave Bane age: 64 where you live: Palm Harbor, FL places you have lived: IN, CA, , Okinawa, VA, FL, IN, FL family members: Wife and two children alumnus: Test, RHS, USMC, Tampa U, , Rollins U, IU East hobbies: Motoring, Genealogy, Computers, re-modeling, stained glass favorite food: Cheeseburger occupation: Industrial Mechanic, electrician, field engineer, maintenance supv, Gen Mngr Title insurance pets: none places you have traveled: Most of the US, Japan, Okinawa, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Mexico, Caribbean places you would like to travel: all places not mentioned above your connection to the list: Researching Bane in Wayne County and Bean in Preble County, also related families of Everett, Neeley, McFarland, Wilson

Enjoying this! Here's mine: Name: Arvilla Age: 80 Where you live: Weslaco, TX in the Rio Grande Valley, 10 miles north of Mexico Places you have lived: OK, TX, NY, NC, AL, Japan, France Family members: husband (retired military), 5 'children', 6 grandchildren Alumnus: OK State Univ (BS,MS), Univ of North Texas (PhD) Hobbies: Genealogy, volunteering Favorite food: M & M's Occupation: Retired high school counselor Pets: none Places traveled: all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, eastern Europe, Japan (much thanks to military) Places like to travel: anyplace, especially searching for ancestors Connection to list: Great grandfather William Henry Harrison Rogers married in Wayne Co (1833-Lavinia Richter; 1839-Bethia Bird), had 10 children and lived there until mid-1850's

name Jacque age 46 where you live Central Indiana places you have lived Ohio family members Hubby and 4 kids (16-18-18-20) alumnus OIP hobbies Cemetery stomping, family history, gardening, camping favorite food Is there anything other than Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Chocolate? occupation Emergency Medical Technician-B What a job! Hours of total boredom intermixed with moments of sheer terror! Got to love it! pets Herd of cat, 7 at present. Iggy 13, Asha 10, Throw-up 5, Zoe "Fuzzy Butt" 7, Ben 4, Essa 4, Tiger 4. (Ben, Essa, Tiger are litter mates and nicked named the three morons!) Lost two very old farts this year, Kayto age 15 and Sophia age 14. places you have traveled Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Canada, Penn, NY state, Conn, WV, VA, NC, Georgia, Florida, Tenn, KY, Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, CA, Oregon, Hawaii places you would like to travel ALASKA, Australia, ALASKA, Truk lagoon, ALASKA your connection to the list Throught my Dads side, HERBERT, SOWERS, GEBHART, DALE, CRULL. And My Mom's side, JARRETT "Every human is holy to someone"